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Yokozuna. 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 .
- 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
- 2
- 589 lb (267 kg)
- 1984
The 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.
No.Name(rōmaji)Name(japanese)Top Division Championships73照ノ富士 春雄972稀勢の里 寛271鶴竜 力三郎670日馬富士 公平9Learn about Yokozuna, the Japanese sumo wrestler who became one of the most dominant WWE Champions of all time. See his bio, signature move, career highlights, and exclusive videos and photos.
Jul 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 Japan Times
Kyodo. 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 Japan Times
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Sep 21, 2018 · Sep 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 the ...
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