Mitsuharu Misawa, (June 18, 1962 - June 13, 2009) was a Japanese wrestler. He became famous working for All Japan Pro Wrestling. He was Tiger Mask II, but unmasked himself in a match. He owned, operated, and wrestled for Pro Wrestling NOAH. He also founded and served as the chairman of the Global Professional Wrestling Alliance. He did this until his death after an accident at a NOAH event on June 12, 2009. Misawa was 46.