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Rikidōzan (November 14, 1924 - December 15, 1963) was a professional wrestler, known as the "Father of Puroresu" and one of the most influential men in wrestling history. He was credited with bringing the sport of professional wrestling to Japan at a time when the Japanese needed a local hero to look up to.

Championships and accomplishments

  • NWA World Tag Team Championship (San Francisco version) (1 time) – with Koukichi Endoh
  • NWA Hawaii Tag Team Championship (3 times) – with Bobby Bruns (1), Azumafuji (1) and Koukichi Endoh (1)
  • NWA Pacific Coast Tag Team Championship (San Francisco version) (1 time) – with Dennis Clary
  • North American Wrestling Alliance / World Wrestling Association
  • NAWA / WWA World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

Popular culture

In 2004, A South Korean film, Rikidozan was made about the life of the wrestler, with Sol Kyung-gu playing the titular role.

Rikidōzan himself appeared in 29 films,[1] including:

  • お月様には悪いけど Otsukisama ni wa warui kedo (1954) as himself
  • やがて青空 Yagate aozora (1955) as himself
  • 力道山物語 怒濤の男 Rikidōzan monogatari dotō no otoko (1955) as himself

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