Tomomi Tsuruta ( March 25 , 1951 -- May 13 , 2000 ) , better known by his ring name Jumbo Tsuruta , was a professional wrestler who wrestled for All Japan Pro Wrestling for most of his career , and is well-known for being the first ever AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion , having won the PWF Heavyweight Championship , the NWA United National Championship , and the NWA International Heavyweight Championship , and unifying the three titles . Tomomi Tsuruta , better known by his ring name Jumbo Tsuruta , was a professional wrestler who wrestled for All Japan Pro Wrestling for most of his career , and is well-known for being the first ever AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion , having won the PWF Heavyweight Championship , the NWA United National Championship , and the NWA International Heavyweight Championship , and unifying the three titles .