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   Yokozuna was an American professional wrestler of Samoan descent who won the WWF World Heavyweight Championship twice. He also wrestled in Japan as Great Kokina and was managed by Mr. Fuji.

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   When did yokozuna become a wrestler?

   • When he first arrived in WWE in 1992, he wrestled one match using the name Kokina before Vince McMahon slapped the Yokozuna character on him. RELATED: Managed by Mr. Fuji, Yokozuna found success very quickly in WWE. He debuted on Halloween in 1992 and just three months later won the Royal Rumble.

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   Who is yokozuna in WWE?

   • Trained by the ferocious Wild Samoans, the behemoth debuted in WWE in 1992 with the sinister Mr. Fuji guiding his career. The pairing was effective from the very beginning — if Yoko’s size didn’t seal the victory, a handful of salt from the meddling Fuji would. Stomping through WWE like a Japanese movie monster, Yokozuna simply dominated.

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   What is the role of a Yokozuna in wrestling?

   • In wrestling, a Yokozuna is a high-ranking sumo wrestler. He is introduced after the lower ranked wrestlers and is flanked by two other top division wrestler 'assistants'. The 'dewsweeper' or tsuyuharai precedes the Yokozuna, while the 'sword bearer' or tachimochi follows him into the arena. The sword, which is a Japanese katana, symbolises the samurai status of the Yokozuna.

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   How did yokozuna win a WWE title?

   • Stomping through WWE like a Japanese movie monster, Yokozuna simply dominated. He heaved Randy Savage over the top rope to win the 1993 Royal Rumble Match and then decimated American icon “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan on Raw by crushing him with four Banzai Drops. At WrestleMania IX, the sumo champion overwhelmed Bret “Hit Man” Hart to win the WWE Title.

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3. www.sportscasting.com › news › the-tragic-death-ofThe Tragic Death of WWE Legend Yokozuna, Who ... - Sportscasting

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   Aug 26, 2020 · Yokozuna was a two-time WWE champion who was billed as a Japanese sumo wrestler but was actually a Samoan from a famous wrestling family. He died at 34 of pulmonary edema in 2000 after struggling with his weight and leaving WWE.

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5. www.youtube.com › watchYokozuna W/ Mr. Fuji In-Ring Debut vs Bill Jordan from WWF ...

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   Yokozuna (aka Great Kokina, & Kokina Maximus) W/ Mr. Fuji Makes His In-Ring Debut against Bill Jordan airing on the October 31st, 1992 Episode of WWF Superst...

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6. www.wwe.com › superstars › yokozunaYokozuna - WWE

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   It was an untimely end to the powerful Superstar’s life, but Yokozuna left behind a massive legacy as one of sports-entertainment’s best big men and WWE Hall of Famer. Yokozuna’s official WWE Hall of Fame profile, featuring bio, exclusive videos, photos, career highlights, classic moments and more!

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9. www.wikiwand.com › en › articlesYokozuna (wrestler) - Wikiwand

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   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 nameYokozuna. He was also known for his appearances with New Japan Pro-Wrestling(NJPW) as Great Kokina.

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    Yokozuna was a massive presence in the WWF of the 90's. He was the most agile big man in wrestling when he debuted, but his size would become a problem to bo...

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