# @wrestlingnewsco on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-04-06T22:40:13.000+00:00
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Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the legendary Japanese game designer and creator of the Double Dragon and Kunio-kun franchises, has passed away at the age of 64. His son confirmed the news, announcing that Kishimoto died on April 2, 2026.
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While Kishimoto is best known as the grandfather of the beat 'em up genre, wrestling fans should know that he also worked on two of the most iconic arcade wrestling games of all time during his time at Technos Japan: WWF Superstars (1989) and WWF WrestleFest (1991).
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Both arcade classics are still considered among the greatest wrestling video games ever made. WWF Superstars featured Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, The Ultimate Warrior, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Big Boss Man, and others. WWF WrestleFest expanded the roster and added the Royal Rumble mode that became a fan favorite.
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Kishimoto's other credits include Double Dragon, Double Dragon II: The Revenge, River City Ransom, Renegade, Super Dodge Ball, China Gate, The Combatribes, and many more. He served as a creative consultant on recent releases including Double Dragon Neon and Double Dragon IV.
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Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
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#YoshihisaKishimoto #WWE #WWFWrestleFest #DoubleDragon #Wrestling

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wrestling, wwe, yoshihisakishimoto, wwfwrestlefest, doubledragon

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