keepingthespiritalive: Kensuke Sasaki [47] formally announced his retirement today as he celebrates his 28th year as a professional wrestler. Following the match against his protege Katsuhiko Nakajima on the 2/11 DIAMOND RING at the Korakuen Hall. http://ift.tt/1jBDTLP Sasaki made an unclear statement towards his retirement as he said that he now had no regrets in his career, and then walked out of the arena. Many people did not know what to think if Sasaki had just announced his retirement, or not. But today in Tokyo, Sasaki officially announced that he is now retired following his match against Nakajima. There will be no retirement match going in the future as there is no other achievement and no regrets. He stated that he is fully satisfied with his last match against Nakajima. Sasaki stated that he has been plagued with injuries over the last couple of years. The last major being a herniated cervical disc that put him out of action for most of 2012. He said that he is still suffering from the effects of this injury and for his future with his sons he cannot go through anything more severe. Sasaki’s wife Akira Hokuto stood by his side for the announcement and showed her appreciation for the big decision that he had to make. He stated that he now wants to live his life to his heart’s content, and even mentioned that he wants to try snowboarding.
