Shinya Hashimoto
Tragedy struck the group when Shinya Hashimoto died on July 11, 2005 from a brain aneurysm, at the young age of 40. Hashimoto's death dashed hopes for Hashimoto's return to NJPW and the upcoming Tokon Sanjushi reunion on July 26. Mutoh and Chono were deeply affected by the loss of Hashimoto.