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- Athletes in many sports can struggle to reinvent themselves after retirement, and the challenge is particularly tough for sumo wrestlers in Japan
- Many leave with little education or savings and their size can be a disadvantage. Former wrestlers who retired earlier help get some of them back on their feet
From former big boss Vince McMahon to Hollywood actor Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, we look at some of the richest WWE stars and how they earned their wealth
From former big boss Vince McMahon to Hollywood actor Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, we look at some of the richest WWE stars and how they earned their wealth
Sumo wrestling’s all-time greatest champion Hakuho is retiring at age 36, citing a persistent knee injury. The announcement brings to an end an illustrious career of over 1,000 wins in the ancient Japanese sport. Born Mönkhbatyn Davaajargal in Mongolia, he became known as Hakuho after entering the world of sumo after coming to Japan at age 15. He rose to the sport’s highest rank of yokozuna only seven years later. During his career, Hakuho won a record 45 tournaments – 13 more than anyone else in the sport’s history.
Sumo wrestling’s all-time greatest champion Hakuho is retiring at age 36, citing a persistent knee injury. The announcement brings to an end an illustrious career of over 1,000 wins in the ancient Japanese sport. Born Mönkhbatyn Davaajargal in Mongolia, he became known as Hakuho after entering the world of sumo after coming to Japan at age 15. He rose to the sport’s highest rank of yokozuna only seven years later. During his career, Hakuho won a record 45 tournaments – 13 more than anyone else in the sport’s history.
Japanese-Beninese NBA star Rui Hachimura and two-time world wrestling champion Yui Susaki share responsibility at Games’ opening ceremony, with spectators still in doubt.
Japanese-Beninese NBA star Rui Hachimura and two-time world wrestling champion Yui Susaki share responsibility at Games’ opening ceremony, with spectators still in doubt.
WWE-style wrestling is starting to take off in China, a country where pro wrestling has so far been only a niche sport and in contrast to its popularity in other nations including the US, Japan and Mexico. But on May 25, 2021, an enthusiastic audience gathered for a WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) match in the southern city of Shenzhen. American wrestler “Zombie Dragon,” whose real name is Alberto Curry, was among those bringing his skills to the wrestling community in Guangdong province.
WWE-style wrestling is starting to take off in China, a country where pro wrestling has so far been only a niche sport and in contrast to its popularity in other nations including the US, Japan and Mexico. But on May 25, 2021, an enthusiastic audience gathered for a WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) match in the southern city of Shenzhen. American wrestler “Zombie Dragon,” whose real name is Alberto Curry, was among those bringing his skills to the wrestling community in Guangdong province.
Army of the Dead star Dave Bautista had no real ambition to star in a zombie film, but when director Zack Snyder came calling he jumped at the chance.
Army of the Dead star Dave Bautista had no real ambition to star in a zombie film, but when director Zack Snyder came calling he jumped at the chance.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson bought his failed NFL alternative, and John Oliver hates his management style: what to know about the man with the ‘jerk boss persona’
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson bought his failed NFL alternative, and John Oliver hates his management style: what to know about the man with the ‘jerk boss persona’
Fierce warrior Khutulun lives on in Netflix series, Marco Polo’s writings and the Puccini opera Turandot, plus Mongolia’s Nadaam games.
Fierce warrior Khutulun lives on in Netflix series, Marco Polo’s writings and the Puccini opera Turandot, plus Mongolia’s Nadaam games.
She, Karlie Kloss and Bella Hadid are part of the same elite modelling agency, her mother produced Hollywood films – but what else is there to know?
She, Karlie Kloss and Bella Hadid are part of the same elite modelling agency, her mother produced Hollywood films – but what else is there to know?
Cyberbullying was blamed for the wrestler’s death, but as the government looks at new laws, counselling services say bullying is ingrained in Japanese society.
Cyberbullying was blamed for the wrestler’s death, but as the government looks at new laws, counselling services say bullying is ingrained in Japanese society.
Wrestler’s suspected suicide thought to be linked to hateful social media messages she received after losing temper at fellow cast member.
Wrestler’s suspected suicide thought to be linked to hateful social media messages she received after losing temper at fellow cast member.
Professional wrestler Hana Kimura died on Saturday and was a cast member of the popular Netflix reality show Terrace House.
Professional wrestler Hana Kimura died on Saturday and was a cast member of the popular Netflix reality show Terrace House.
The Japanese professional wrestler had recently posted messages on social media seeming to tell her fans goodbye.
The Japanese professional wrestler had recently posted messages on social media seeming to tell her fans goodbye.
Indian buffalo racers claim to go faster than Usain Bolt while horses have had the run on humans in the marathon.
Indian buffalo racers claim to go faster than Usain Bolt while horses have had the run on humans in the marathon.