Yokozuna died in 2000 during a wrestling tour in England. The official cause of Yokozuna's death was pulmonary edema. Yokozuna was one of WWE's best big men wrestlers. Whilst touring in England ...

The Japan Sumo Association on Feb. 23 demoted retired yokozuna Hakuho, the winningest wrestler in the sport’s history, two ranks over the violent acts committed by a disciple in his stable.

Newly promoted Yokozuna Hoshoryu has lost his first bout in the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka. This is the first time in 30 years that a new grand champion has suffered a loss on the ...

“Banzai!” That was the last word many of WWE’s top Superstars heard when they faced the imposing Yokozuna. Standing 6’4” and weighing nearly 600 pounds, the Japanese sumo wrestler squash ...

26, virtually ensuring his promotion to yokozuna. The 25-year-old forced out fellow ozeki Kotozakura in the final bout on Day 15 to end the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament with a 12-3 tally at ...

2021 saw the retirement of two yokozuna grand champions; Kakuryu in March and Hakuho in September. Then, another Mongolian dynamo emerged to take center stage for pretty much the entire year.

New yokozuna Hoshoryu admitted feeling trepidation Tuesday after seeing his name on top of the official rankings for the first time ahead of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka. The 25-year-old ...