Yokozuna (wrestler) - Wikipedia
WEBYokozuna. Agatupu Rodney Anoaʻi (October 2, 1966 – October 23, 2000) was an American professional wrestler. He was best known for his time with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), where he wrestled under the ring name Yokozuna. He was also known for his appearances with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) as Great Kokina .
List of yokozuna - Wikipedia
WEBThe first list of yokozuna (with 17 names in total) was compiled by the 12th yokozuna Jinmaku Kyūgorō in 1900 but was not regarded as official until 1926 when it was published by the newly formed Japan Sumo Association and updated to 31 names. Since that time, 42 more yokozuna have been promoted.
Yokozuna | WWE
WEBYokozuna: Latest News. Yokozuna’s official WWE Hall of Fame profile, featuring bio, exclusive videos, photos, career highlights, classic moments and more!
Sumo 101: Yokozuna - The Japan Times
WEBSep 21, 2018. Yokozuna is the highest rank in sumo. To date just 72 men have attained the status since it was first created in the late 1700s. Yokozuna can never be demoted. They are seen as...
Terunofuji to become sumo's 73rd yokozuna - The Japan Times
WEBJul 19, 2021 · Mongolian sumo wrestler Terunofuji will be promoted to yokozuna after the Japan Sumo Association's Yokozuna Deliberation Council recommended his ascension to the sport's highest rank on Monday.
The Death & Legacy Of WWE Legend Yokozuna, Explained
WEBDec 28, 2023 · The Death & Legacy Of WWE Legend Yokozuna, Explained. By Andrew Kelly. Updated Dec 28, 2023. Yokozuna was one of the best big men in WWE during the 1990s, but as his weight got out of control, it led to an early end of such a …
Mongolian wrestler Terunofuji becomes sumo's 73rd yokozuna
WEBKyodo. Jul 21, 2021. Four-time makuuchi division champion Terunofuji was officially named sumo's 73rd yokozuna on Wednesday, as the Mongolian became the first wrestler in four and a half years to...
The best of WWE Hall of Famer Yokozuna | WWE
WEB2012 WWE Hall of Fame Inductee: Yokozuna. Yokozuna's WWE Hall of Fame career is highlighted in these matches.
Yokozuna (sumo) - Simple English Wikipedia, the free …
WEBA yokozuna (横綱) in the sport of Sumo is the highest rank any wrestler can attain. The word means "Horizontal Rope" and it comes from one of the symbols that Yokozuna wear; a thick rope (綱 tsuna) which is worn around the waist. It is a sign of their rank.
Sumo: Terunofuji wins on return as Kirishima launches yokozuna bid
WEBJan 14, 2024 | KYODO NEWS. Lone yokozuna Terunofuji emerges victorious in his return from injury, while ozeki Kirishima makes a winning start to his promotion bid as the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament opens at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.
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