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Akebono Tarō

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Known For

54 Years Old

Akebono Tarō (May 8, 1969 – April 10, 2024) was an American-born Japanese professional sumo wrestler and professional wrestler from Waimānalo, Hawaii. Joining sumo in Japan in 1988, he was trained by pioneering Hawaiian wrestler Takamiyama and rose swiftly up the rankings, reaching the top division in 1990. After two consecutive yusho or tournament championships in November 1992 and January 1993 he made history by becoming the first non-Japanese-born wrestler ever to reach yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo.

Born

Oahu, Hawaii, USA on 8th May 1969

Died

10th April 2024

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Ocean's Thirteen Image
Ocean's Thirteen
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El Chapo and the Curse of the Pirate Zombies
Zombie Pirate Lord
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DGUSA Bushido: Code of the Warrior
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Ikkyu-san Image
Ikkyu-san
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NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV Image
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV
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NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 7 Image
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 7
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AAA: Lucha Libre World Cup 2016 (Day Two)
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AAA: Lucha Libre World Cup 2016 (Day One)
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NJPW & AJPW 40th Anniversary: We Are Pro-Wrestling Love Image
NJPW & AJPW 40th Anniversary: We Are Pro-Wrestling Love
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Dragon Gate USA Freedom Fight 2010 Image
Dragon Gate USA Freedom Fight 2010
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NJPW G1 Climax 23: Day 9 (Final) Image
NJPW G1 Climax 23: Day 9 (Final)
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NJPW G1 Climax 17: Day 6 (Final) Image
NJPW G1 Climax 17: Day 6 (Final)
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RIZIN IZA
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AJPW Anniversary Tour 2013 - Day 9
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