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On October 23, 2000, three weeks after his 34th birthday,[51] Anoai died from pulmonary edema in his room at the Moat House Hotel on Paradise Street in Liverpool while on a wrestling tour of the UK for All Star Wrestling. The two heavy-hitters went at it, but there was always going to be one winner. Undertaker and Kama Mustafa's casket match at SummerSlam 1995 were superb with Undertaker having a good match against one of his real-life good friends. [9] Anoa'i would make his initial debut as Kokina in an untelevised match on September 1, 1992, at a WWF Superstars taping in Hershey, Pennsylvania. [18][19] Soon after, Hogan left the WWF to pursue other interests, which left Yokozuna and Fuji to claim that they had ended "Hulkamania" (to wit, that would be Hogan's last appearance in the WWF for nine years). [14], At WrestleMania IX, Yokozuna wrestled against Bret Hart for the WWF Championship. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. How would you rank Yokozunas rivalries? [1][38], Yokozuna, by now weighing in at 660lb (300kg), had little continued success in 1996. [39] At an estimated 760lb (345kg), he had not only gained the weight that he had lost, but admitted he was intentionally getting bigger, with a goal weight between 850 (386kg) and 900lb (408kg), so that he would set a new record for the heaviest professional wrestler ever. [2][36] The next day, due to protests from the team and the legal help of Clarence Mason, President Gorilla Monsoon reluctantly returned the belts to Yokozuna and Hart, since Hart was not an official part of the match. In the night's marquee match, Yoko overcame a spirited onslaught by The Hulkster and benefited from a fireball attack by a Japanese photographer to regain his title. This was the first time that the WWE Title was defended in a casket match. RELATED: The First 10 Casket Matches, Ranked From Worst To Best. In the WWF, Anoai was a two-time WWF World Heavyweight Champion[4] and two-time WWF Tag Team Champion (with Owen Hart),[5] as well as the winner of the 1993 Royal Rumble. Money Matches and Moments The Deadman was hugely popular with the fans, and many believed that he had a legitimate chance of ending Yokozuna's WWE Championship reign. Best of Unboxing Undertaker sported his Phantom of the Opera-like mask, and he was determined to put King Mabel away. 12 months removed from their WWE Championship match at WrestleMania 9, Yokozuna and Bret Hart dueled once more in a marquee WWE Title match at WrestleMania 10. It was presented by the independent promotion World Xtreme Wrestling, although matches included wrestlers from multiple promotions. Is it disappointing that Fuji called out the troops, bringing out a dozen heels to help Yokozuna defeat the Undertaker? That was the last word many of WWE's top Superstars heard when they faced the imposing Yokozuna. It was a humbling defeat and a loud, clear message from management about his health and weight. The Ortons closed the casket for the win and set it ablaze afterward. Yokozuna defeated Bret Hart to win the WWE Championship in the main event of WrestleMania IX, capitalizing on Mr. Fuji throwing salt in the eyes of The Hitman to score the pinfall victory. The contest, the most ludicrous and outrageously booked in WWE history, saw Yokozuna benefit from the assistance of 10 other Superstars to defeat The Deadman, shoving him into a casket as the spirit of the enigmatic competitor poured from an urn and into the Rhode Island night. [2][21] Yokozuna and Luger continued to feud until Survivor Series, where each chose a team of allies for an elimination match. Lex Luger, The Undertaker, and the Steiner Brothers represented the All-Americans, and they were on the other side of the ring. The feud took a painful turn a couple weeks later (April 8), when Vader jumped on Yokozuna's leg, ( kayfabe) breaking it. Yokozuna Profile & Match Listing Facts & Stats PWI Ratings Opponents & Partners Win/Loss Record Star Ratings Win Types Relations PPV Introduction Below you can see all known star ratings for wrestling matches featuring in Dave Meltzer's Wrestling Observer Newsletter. When The Undertaker returned, it was only fitting the two would pick up where they started, and they staged a Casket Match rematch at Survivor Series 1994 to blow off their issue with Taker putting away Yokozuna with the aid of Chuck Norris to keep interloping heels at bay. Yokozuna looked fitter, and he put on a decent performance. In terms of it being a pure cinematic spectacle, the match had everything going for it including a thunderous crowd standing and cheering at the edge of their feet; an animated Vince McMahon overselling the supernatural angle on commentary; a slew of special effects including green smoke escaping the from the urn that was taken from a helpless Paul Bearer; and even a disappearing act courtesy of The Undertaker who vanished from the casket only to reappear on the Titan Tron, and ascend like a messiah-like figure to the top of the stadium. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. Drew McIntyres Road to the WWE Championship King Kong Bundy distracted Norris, and IRS assaulted the Deadman. Yokozuna had an incredible WWE career, and he is a two-time WWE Champion.RELATED: WWE Icons: 10 Facts We Learned About YokozunaYokozuna had several noteworthy feuds throughout his career but he was at his peak in 1993. The feud took a painful turn a couple weeks later (April 8), when Vader jumped on Yokozuna's leg, (kayfabe) breaking it. The Best of the Holidays The Best of Mick Foley The Best of WWE: The Best of Yokozuna is an episode of WWE Specials which was added to the WWE Network on October 13, 2020. Rating: ** (fine enough TV bout) The legend finally makes his "Dream Matches" debut. [52][53] At the time, it was widely reported that he died of heart failure or a heart attack, but this was later found to be incorrect due to his lungs showing severe signs of fluid blockage.[53]. At No Mercy, Randy and his father "Cowboy" Bob faced The Undertaker in a handicap casket match. However, he was managed by the Japanese character Mr. Fuji (in reality a Japanese American) who would follow Anoai to the ring with a wooden bucket of salt while waving a Japanese flag.[1]. [1][2] Later in the night, Yokozuna defended the championship again, this time against the former champion Bret "Hitman" Hart, who had lost earlier in the night to his brother Owen Hart. By late spring 1994, Yokozuna was already on the decline of his WWF run, but nonetheless regained some momentum and asserted himself as the alpha-super heavyweight in a short feud with Earthquakethe near five-hundred-pounder whod menaced the main event scene in 1990 and 1991 before transitioning to the tag scene. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event and the worlds best TV and movies. Perfect had a closer look at proceedings as the special guest referee. This was the first time that the WWE Title was defended in a casket match. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. And yet for all of that sustained success, The Dead Man also never truly had a sustained run as world champion to hang his hat on with only two reigns that lasted much more than a month, none more than five months. The One and Only Ricochet Business was at hand here, and the Supreme Fighting Machine had one of the best matches in his career. The winner of that match would go on to face Bret Hart later in the evening with the title on the line. The Best of Hell in a Cell The Hogan Era was officially in the rear-view mirror and Vince McMahon was looking to create some new stars to lead his company. Anoai took on the name of the "Great Kokina" while wrestling overseas in Japan. 2012 WWE Hall of Fame Inductee: Yokozuna Stars Matt Camp (voice) Yokozuna (archive footage) Rob Bartlett (archive footage) See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist Undertaker and Kamala were on opposing sides of the ring in this bout, and the Ugandan Giant was deathly afraid of Undertaker. However, when Luger went for the pin, Perfect occupied himself with the unconscious Fuji and Cornette who were still lying on the ring apron. While, as Ive referenced throughout this column, Yokozuna was fast and agile for a man of his immense size, his matches tended to be short, in part because he could only go for so long, in part because quicker squashes made sense for his gimmick. The answer is no. Information Japanese Version Information Location Information Contents 1 Restriction 2 Battleground 3 Strategy 4 Walkthrough 5 Reference Restriction Unit Restriction: "Summer Break Cats" Insect Units Battleground Although, the inaugural Casket match at Survivor Series 1992 saw the opponent have to be pinned first before they could win the match. However, outside interference from Kane aided Michaels in a successful WWE Championship title defense. The Undertaker was originally scheduled to face Chris Jericho in a blockbuster casket match, but Rusev replaced Y2J. It was a competitive match, and Undertaker chokeslammed Rusev. The Undertaker - No Mercy 2005, Shawn Michaels Vs. Nonetheless, Luger was physically capable of the slam and got the big push, into a rivalry that reached its climax at SummerSlam where Luger picked up a count-out victory, to be followed by the two captaining opposing teams at Survivor Series. At WrestleMania 10, Yokozuna pulled double duty, and he put the WWE Championship on the line against Lex Luger, who was co-winner of the 1994 Royal Rumble match. The Undertaker and his former tag team partner Big Show were opponents in a casket match at Survivor Series 2008. Unlike in many squash matches, Koko came out still looking strong despite losing the match. He eliminated Randy Savage to win the Royal Rumble match,[1] cementing his movement towards main event status. Ultimately, this night belonged to Hart who recaptured the WWE Championship for the first time in a year, and the locker room flooded to celebrate with him. Former two-time Intercontinental Champion Mr. Yokozuna then gave the Undertaker a Banzai Drop, but the Undertaker sat up when Yokozuna went for a second Banzai Drop. Copyright 2023 411mania.com, LLC. The finale along with the bizarre post-match shenanigans was not only needed but was a breath of fresh air and is still to this day, quite the sight to behold. [2][20], At SummerSlam, Yokozuna, now weighing in at 568lb (258kg), and the newly reborn patriot Luger fought it out for the WWF Championship. Some people take my heart, others take my shoes, and some take me home. The reigning WWE Champion managed to contribute to one elimination by taking out Scott Steiner with a leg drop. The Best of Mickie James He was billed as the biggest Samoan wrestler ever[8] and given credit for breaking Greg Gagne's leg and ending his career.[2]. While not the first casket match and certainly not the best, the feud between Undertaker and Yokozunas is one of the most memorable rivalries of that era, and while this match isnt a technical classic, theres no denying that watching Yokozuna and a small army of wrestlers try and bury the Deadman, is nothing of sheer fun. Standing 6'4" and weighing nearly 600 pounds, the Japanese sumo wrestler squashed legends like Bret "Hit Man" Hart, The Undertaker and Hulk Hogan on his way to becoming one of the most dominant WWE Champions . Yokozuna was the 27th entrant, and he wasted no time by eliminating Tatanka, Carlos Colon, and most impressively, he took care of Earthquake with ease. He was up against Mideon and Viscera in a handicap casket match. He had two children, Justin and Keilani. After several run-ins, Yokozuna left Cornette and began a short stint as a fan favorite. For a main event heel, there may be no greater milestone than putting over a hero in a high-profile situation in such a way that feels deeply satisfying. Match: Yokozuna is the first and only stage in Bug Sumo Finals . The WreslteMania match between the two was too short to count for much, and their rematch at King of the Ring was fully realized but pretty bad. After the debacle at WrestleMania 9, Yokozuna had the chance to regain the WWE Championship from Hulk Hogan at the inaugural King of the Ring event in 1993. He was a top heel in the New Generation Era, and he was under the tutelage of Mr. Fuji. This storyline was used to allow the Undertaker to rest for several months to recover from lingering real-life injuries.[2][23]. Yokozuna will collides with the greatest rivals of his WWE Hall of Fame career. For its unfulfilling resolution and absence of good matches, it hits the glass ceiling at number three. Undertaker triumphed and the Game destroyed the casket. Since the winner of the Royal Rumble was to become the number one contender to Yokozuna's title, it was decided that both wrestlers would get a shot at the title at WrestleMania X. Yokozuna grabbed a steel chair on the outside and he swang for Luger but the Lex Express moved out of the way. It was during this feud that Yokozuna teamed up with Ahmed Johnson and Jake Roberts in a six-man tag-team match at WrestleMania XII, facing off with Vader, Owen Hart and British Bulldog. Celebrating "The Bad Guy", Scott Hall A monster heel, he embarked on a series of squash victories, including a memorable one against Virgil at the 1992 Survivor Series, before arriving at the 1993 Royal Rumble match as a heavy favorite to win the popular gimmick match. Yokozuna missed the Banzai Drop on Undertaker, and he attempted to retreat to the locker room with Undertaker in hot pursuit. It was an emotional night but one that ensured the story of the super heavyweight would live on in the annals of WWE. The Undertaker's uninspiring rivalry with King Mabel finally came to an end in a casket match in the final WWE PPV of 1995. This was a watchable casket match with both men giving their all in a physical encounter. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. In pinning Hogan to not only take back the title but send him packing from the WWF, Yokozuna got all the more over as an unstoppable force, and his second reign arguably marked the official point at which the WWF moved on from Hulkamania, into the new generation that would ultimately give way to Attitude. [2][22], Yokozuna's next challenger was The Undertaker. Virgil attempted a roll-up but Yokozuna outsmarted Virgil by flattening him. The storytelling was great, and whilst it wasn't an instant classic, Yokozuna and Luger had their working boots on. [2][31][32] Following the match, Jim Cornette stated, "Michael Jordan's back and so is Yokozuna", in reference to Jordan's first return to the NBA. Undertaker put this feud to bed after he rolled Heidenreich into the casket for the win. The two then brawled Mr. Tevon is a big fan of professional wrestling, who has followed wrestling since the Attitude Era. Yokozuna sent Hogan packing, and he became a two-time WWE Champion with a leg drop. [1][2][22] Eventually, Yokozuna was forced to accept a Casket match with the Undertaker. The Undertaker's Most Brutal Last Rides Austin attained the victory. Best of Ruthless Aggression Again, the answer is no. Hakuh Sh , born 11 March 1985 as Mnkhbatyn Davaajargal, Mongolian: ) is a professional sumo wrestler (rikishi) from Ulan Bator, M. )[11] He made his pay-per-view debut at Survivor Series, easily defeating the much smaller Virgil with his huge weight advantage. [28] At King of the Ring 1994, Yokozuna and Crush failed to win the WWF Tag Team Championship from The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu). Perfect, he was disqualified, thus making Yokozuna the first villainous champion to successfully defend the WWF Championship at a WrestleMania. [2][37] Their second reign was shorter, as the Smoking Gunns defeated them that night for the belts. Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. A significant weight issuehad doomed his on-screen presence and relegated him to inconsistent programs. [39], Yokozuna returned at In Your House 8: Beware of Dog to wrestle Vader. The finish was bogus as Luger pushed Perfect, and Perfect abused his power by disqualifying Luger for pushing him which allowed Yokozuna to retain the WWE Championship. This proved to be a smart move from Hogan as Yokozuna and Mr. Fuji miscommunicated as Fuji accidentally threw salt in his charge's eyes. Read more from Mike Chin at his website and follow him on Twitter @miketchin, The Magnificent Seven, WWE, Yokozuna, Mike Chin. What he lacked in mobility, he made up for with overwhelming size and strength, tossing his opponents around the ring and wearing them down with his sheer girth. These are the matches that exemplify the greatness of the United States Championship. 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The Best of Alexa Bliss However, after a lengthy match, Mr. Fuji called out the troops, bringing a dozen heel wrestlers out to aid Yokozuna in attacking the Undertaker. Yokozuna was powerless, and Hogan capitalized by nailing Yokozuna with his trademark leg drop to become WWE Champion for a record-extending fifth time. On May 16, 1994, Earthquake beat Yokozuna in the only (worked) sumo match[27] until WrestleMania 21, between The Big Show and an actual yokozuna, Akebono. To celebrate, he held a "Bodyslam Competition" aboard the USSIntrepid, a decommissioned aircraft carrier, on Independence Day. Moreover, Show finally made his way down to the ring and he pummeled Undertaker. This all paid off at WrestleMania 10, when Hart not only got back into the title picture but wound up in the main event opposite Yokozuna again. While most of us will agree that this was a poor creative choice that was out of touch with what the fans wanted, and particularly impractical for Hogan working a part-time schedule, the Hogan-Yokozuna rivalry was logical in pitting the all-time great American hero opposite the new foreign monster. Randy Orton and The Undertaker's feud dominated SmackDown in 2005. You can find me online writing about anime, TV, movies, games and so much more. He was best known for his time with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), where he wrestled under the ring name Yokozuna, a reference to the highest rank in professional sumo wrestling in Japan. NXTs Most Defining TakeOver Matches Afterward, Paul Bearer gave Undertaker a hammer and nails to seal Kamala's fate. Theres little argument that Lex Luger was Yokozunas most famous rival, and I was tempted to push him all the way to the top of this countdown, just like the WWF pushed him all the way to the top of the card the summer of 1993. He followed up that run by remaining an upper card talent for the length of his WWF tenure, the next three years, including a memorable tag run with Owen Hart, before his health issues caught up to him and he was relegated to the indies before passing away at the early age of thirty-four. His uncles were The Wild Samoans, Afa and Sika, who trained him from an early age in the family business. Stone Cold's Hell Raisin' Moments He defeated WWE Hall of Famers Bret Hart and Hulk Hogan, in consecutive pay-per-view victories in the main event of WrestleMania IX and the 1993 King of the Ring, to win his two WWF World Heavyweight Championships, and also headlined WrestleMania X against Hart. Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Goomba Stomp and Tilt Magazine. Aiden English got his nose involved in proceedings, but Undertaker sealed both men's fate by dumping them into the casket. Triple H - SmackDown (9/23/99), The Undertaker Vs. Heidenreich - Royal Rumble 2005, The Undertaker Vs. Mark Henry - Raw (3/10/08), The Undertaker Vs. Kamala - Survivor Series 1992, The Undertaker Vs. While he had his sabbaticals and, particularly for the last five years or so of his career was mostly a part-time talent, still, I can say without hesitation that he was at least a fringe main eventer for twenty-six years. He was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2012. The Best of WWE Backlash Royal Rumble Matches of the 2010s [45] He made his final WWF appearance at the 1996 Survivor Series, still going after Vader, however he only briefly entered the match illegally and it ended with all remaining wrestlers being disqualified. Best of WrestleMania: 2010s [7] His first major exposure in the United States came in the American Wrestling Association (AWA) as "Kokina Maximus". Yokozuna's career was celebrated, with his accomplishments in WWE detailed and his legacy cemented. Without the help of Fujis henchmen, Yokozuna would go on to lose the match and face his greatest fear as he wound up locked inside the casket. These colossal bouts include his Casket Matches against The Undertaker and WWE Title Matches with Hulk Hogan and Bret Hart. Triple H gained the upper hand, and he hit Kane across the skull with a steel chair. The Best of WWE Extreme Rules SummerSlam Classics Best of WrestleMania: 2000s It came at a time when WWEs focus was very much centered on a younger audience, and it was gimmick-heavy main events like this that reflected what the company was all about. The Hulkster, who had come to ringside to check on Hart, hit the ring, ducked another salt-fueled attack and delivered his big leg drop to capture the championship. He fell backward, smacked his head and was pinned by the Texas Rattlesnake. Best of Money in the Bank: Part 2 Prior to the match starting, the two stood nose-to-nose as a tease to the crowd as to the possibility of those two facing each other. His victory undid the wrongs of WrestleMania IX and set him up for a reign of dominance that would encapsulate WWE and have every major babyface in the company gunning for him. [13] On the May 10, 1993, edition of Monday Night Raw, Yokozuna served as one of the lumberjacks in a match between Duggan and Shawn Michaels for the Intercontinental Championship. The win was the culmination of a considerable push that began in a day and age whenWWE was desperately seeking a main event heel it could program against the likes of Savage, Bret Hart, Tatanka, Crush and The Undertaker. Their battle was brilliant, and both had excellent chemistry together against each other. Yokozuna was unable to pass a physical required for professional wrestlers by the New York State Athletic Commission. The match itself may have left fans wanting more, but the overall spectacle is impressive, technically astounding, and emotionally resonant seriously, I was devastated as a kid watching Mr. Fujis army destroy one of my favourite wrestlers. His title reign would be short-lived, though, in what still ranks as one of his worst moments. The Best of Johnny Gargano vs. Tommaso Ciampa You see, the Taker/Yokozuna match isnt great by any stretch of the imagination not then and certainly not now. Celebrating Black History February 27, 2023 Monday Night RAW results, IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship, The Best of WWE: The Best of Yokozuna on WWE Network, The Best of WWE: AJ Styles: Most Phenomenal Matches, The Best of Johnny Gargano vs. Tommaso Ciampa, Best of United States Championship Matches, Drew McIntyres Road to the WWE Championship, Halloween Havoc's Most Hellacious Matches, Forever Flair: Ric Flair's Defining Matches. Duggan, upon seeing Yokozuna, immediately charged at him and knocked him off his feet again; late in the match, after Bam Bam Bigelow distracted Duggan, Michaels attacked the challenger from behind and threw him out of the ring to where Yokozuna was standing. The 50 Best Movies About Relationships, 30 Greatest Grammy Performances of all Time, A Look Back At The Most Famous Super Bowl Commercial 1984 Directed by Ridley Scott, A History of The Greatest Super Bowl Commercials of All Time, Happy Valentines Day: Here are the 50 Best Romantic Comedies, The 15 Best Super Bowl Halftime Shows in History, Videodrome is a Different Kind of Modern Classic, The Best TV Shows That Premiered After A Super Bowl, Quentin Tarantinos New Book Cinema Speculation is a Groovy Read, The Last of Us Looks for Love in a Hopeless Place with Infected, The Last of Us Doubles Down on Misery with Endure and Survive, When It Melts Continues an Important Conversation with Unflinching Pathos, Tilt Magazine | Goomba Stomp | Sordid Cinema Managed by Mr. Fuji, Yokozuna debuted on the October 31, 1992 edition of Superstars with his then new gimmick of a stereotypical sumo wrestler, who competed under the Japanese flag; though the WWF tactfully acknowledged his Samoan roots. At the 2005 Royal Rumble, The Undertaker collided with Heidenreich in one of the worst casket matches. Please help us serve you better, fill out our survey.Use of this site signifies your agreement to our terms of use. Best of Rob Van Dam During the match, Hart came to the ring, only to be pinned by Diesel. Nonetheless, the match itself was average, but it was memorable. Best of Ronda Rousey Goldust defended his title, but it was a stern test as The Undertaker was looking to end his run with the gold. UK Classics As they celebrated afterwards, however, a mysterious figure appeared on the Titantron, looking like the Undertaker inside the casket. Many wrestlers and athletes alike tried to slam Yokozuna, with no success. Luger had metal plates put into his arm following an injury from a motorcycle accident, making it a formidable weapon (it was stipulated that Luger had to wear a protective pad over it, but it was torn off in the course of the match) and Yokozuna was knocked out of the ring, unconscious, and lost via count-out. [1][2][12] Yokozuna's career soon took off, and he headed into 1993's Royal Rumble, where he was billed as a potential favorite. [6] He was the first wrestler of Samoan descent to hold the WWF World Heavyweight Championship, as well as the first Royal Rumble winner who (as a result of a direct stipulation) received a WWF world championship title shot at WrestleMania. Nevertheless, the match flowed better than their Rumble match, and Undertaker turned the tables with a victory over the former two-time WWE Champion. As Yokozuna thought that there would be no one left to challenge him, Lex Luger flew in by helicopter, stepped forward, and slammed him on the deck. These colossal bouts include his Casket Matches against The Undertaker and WWE Title Matches with Hulk Hogan and Bret Hart . Best of 2021, Best of Royal Rumble [17] At King of the Ring, Yokozuna, whose weight had already increased from 505lb (229kg) to 550lb (250kg), challenged Hogan for the title. By the time his career in WWE was over in 1996, he had been at the top of the industry, traveled the world as the top dog in Vince McMahon's company and established himself as a locker-room leader. During the event, a severe thunderstorm in the area caused the pay-per-view broadcast feed to blackout. With Austin prone, the perfect victim for the Banzai Drop, Yokozuna climbed the ropesthen broke them, with his weight too much for them to hold. At the time, Yokozuna held the record for the second shortest time (after Ric Flair) to win the WWF Championship after his debut, with 173 days (currently, Yokozuna holds the fourth shortest time, after Flair, Sheamus and Brock Lesnar). 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