Rodney Anoa'i (October 2, 1966 – October 23, 2000) was a Samoan-American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Yokozuna. The term yokozuna refers to the highest rank in professional sumo wrestling in Japan. Although the "Yokozuna" character was portrayed as a champion sumo wrestler, Anoa'i had never competed as an actual sumotori. Though Yokozuna wrestled as a representative of Japan, he was of Samoan origin and was accordingly billed as hailing from the "Polynesian Islands".^[2] He was a two time WWE Champion and the first ever wrestler of Samoan decent to win the WWE Championship. Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Look up pound in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Kg redirects here. ... Look up pound in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Kg redirects here. ... is the 275th day of the year (276th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. ... Hilo (pronounced IPA: ) is a coastal city in the State of HawaiÊ»i, and is the largest community on the island of HawaiÊ»i. ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... is the 296th day of the year (297th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... For other uses, see Liverpool (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_England. ... Carving from the ridgepole of a Māori house, ca 1840 Polynesia (from Greek: πολύς many, νῆσος island) is a large grouping of over 1,000 islands scattered over the central and southern Pacific Ocean. ... Arthur Afa Anoai (born November 21, 1942) is a Samoan American retired professional wrestler and professional wrestling manager. ... is the 296th day of the year (297th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 275th day of the year (276th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. ... is the 296th day of the year (297th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... For the video game, see Pro Wrestling (video game). ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Makuuchi (幕内 )) or makunouchi (幕の内 )), is the top division of professional sumo. ... For other uses, see Sumo (disambiguation). ...

Career

American Wrestling Association (1984-1992)

Anoa'i's career in professional wrestling began as he grew up in a family full of wrestlers. His uncles were the Wild Samoans Afa and Sika, who trained him from an early age in the family business. Anoa'i took on the name of the Great Kokina while wrestling overseas in Japan. He also spent some time in Mexico learning the craft and gaining the experience necessary to be a star in the sport. His first major exposure in the United States came in the American Wrestling Association (AWA) as Kokina Maximus. Wrestling as a Samoan superstar, he was managed by Sheik Adnan El Kassey. His biggest achievement at that time was the kayfabe breaking of Greg Gagne's leg and ending his career. At the time, he weighed less than 400 pounds, making him a lean wrestling machine, at least relative to his weight later in life (during his WWF career he weighed between 500 lb and perhaps as much as 800 lb (230–360 kg) at his heaviest).^[2] Arthur Afa Anoai (born November 21, 1942) is a Samoan American retired professional wrestler and professional wrestling manager. ... Leati Sika Anoai, a member of the famous Anoai family, is a former professional wrestler. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... In professional wrestling, a manager is a character who is paired with a wrestler. ... Adnan Bin Abdulkareem Ahmed Alkaissy El Farthie (born March 1, 1939) better known professionally as Adnan Al-Kaissie is a former professional wrestler and a manager best known as Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissy, Billy White Wolf or General Adnan. ... In professional wrestling, kayfabe (pronounced KAY-fayb; IPA: ) refers to the portrayal of events within the industry as real, that is, the portrayal of professional wrestling as unstaged or worked. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

World Wrestling Federation (1992-1998)

1992

In 1992, Anoa'i was contacted by Vince McMahon of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and was offered a new gimmick: Yokozuna. Managed by Harry Fujiwara (Mr. Fuji), Yokozuna was announced as a sumo wrestler competing under the Japanese flag. His first pay-per-view victory came at Survivor Series 1992, when he squashed the much-smaller Virgil.^[2] Vincent Kennedy McMahon (born August 25, 1945) is an American wrestling promoter, occasional professional wrestler, on-screen personality, former play-by-play announcer, and film producer. ... World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. ... Professional wrestling has accrued a considerable amount of slang, in-references and jargon. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Survivor Series 1992 was the sixth annual Survivor Series pay-per-view professional wrestling event for the World Wrestling Federation. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

1993

Soon, Yokozuna's career took off, and he headed into the Royal Rumble in 1993 billed as a potential favorite. He eliminated Randy Savage to win the Rumble, cementing his movement towards main event status.^[1] Royal Rumble 1993 was the sixth annual Royal Rumble professional wrestling pay-per-view event from the World Wrestling Federation. ... Randall Mario Poffo (born November 15, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio) better known by his ring name Macho Man Randy Savage, is a former American professional wrestler. ...

At WrestleMania IX, Yokozuna faced off against Bret Hart, for the WWF Championship. Hart had the match won with Yokozuna about to submit to the Sharpshooter, when Mr. Fuji threw salt into the champion's face. Blinded, Hart was then pinned by Yokozuna, who won the WWF Championship, causing a major upset, and officially making Yokozuna the seventeenth WWF Champion. As he and Mr. Fuji celebrated, Hulk Hogan came out from the back to protest against the decision. Mr. Fuji then arrogantly challenged the Hulkster (offering to put the title on the line in the process) and Hogan accepted after Hart gave it his blessing. Fuji tried to blind Hogan with salt, but the move backfired, leading to Yokozuna being pinned in less than a minute. This gave Yokozuna the 2nd-shortest title reign in WWE history. WrestleMania IX was the ninth annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event from the World Wrestling Federation. ... This article is about the professional wrestler. ... The World Wrestling Entertainment Championship or WWE Championship or WWE Heavyweight Championship, formerly known as the WWF Championship and WWWF Championship as the company name changed, is the top prize in the WWE, though exclusive to its Smackdown! brand since August 26, 2002 while the World Heavyweight Championship is exclusive... Bret Hart applying the Sharpshooter on Shawn Michaels. ... Terrence Gene Bollea (born on August 11, 1953) is an American actor and semi-retired professional wrestler better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan. ...

Yokozuna and Hogan continued to feud for the next few months, leading up to the first King of the Ring PPV, where Yokozuna's billed weight increased from 505 pounds to 550. Once again, Hogan seemed to be in control, but the champion underestimated the deceitful tactics of Mr. Fuji. A "Japanese photographer" posing as a member of the legitimate Japanese wrestling press and planted at ringside by the group, aimed his lens at Hogan and pressed a button, shooting a blast of fire into his face. This allowed Yokozuna to take Hogan out with Hogan's own leg drop and reclaim the championship, after which Yokozuna proceeded to Banzai Drop Hogan in the corner. Soon after, Hogan left the WWE 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 9 years). To celebrate, he held a "Bodyslam Competition" aboard the USS Intrepid on Independence Day. Many wrestlers and athletes alike tried to slam Yokozuna, with no success. As Yokozuna thought that there would be none left to challenge him, Lex Luger flew in by helicopter, stepped forward, and slammed him on the deck. It was claimed by announcer Bobby Heenan that the move pulled by Luger was a hip toss rather than a bodyslam as Yokozuna was running at Luger when he slammed him, but the slam was ruled legitimate. This made Luger the next major challenger to Yokozuna's title reign. A professional wrestling feud is a staged disagreement between two wrestlers or factions of wrestlers over a purported slight or insult. ... King of the Ring is an annual World Wrestling Entertainment tournament held from 1985 to 2002. ... David Lauer David Lauer, better known by his stage name Harvey Wippleman, is a professional wrestler. ... This article is about the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid. ... For other uses, see Independence Day (disambiguation). ... Lawrence (Larry) Wendell Pfohl (born June 2, 1958) better known by his ring name Lex Luger, is an American former bodybuilder, professional wrestler and football player. ... Bobby The Brain Heenan (born Raymond Louis Heenan on November 1, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former American professional wrestling manager and commentator. ...

At SummerSlam 1993, Yokozuna and the newly-reborn patriot Luger fought it out for the WWF Championship. Luger took control late in the match, scoring on Yokozuna with a bodyslam and flying forearm (it was stipulated that Luger must wear a protective pad over it, but it was torn off in the course of the match). Luger had metal plates put into his arm, making it a formidable weapon as Yokozuna was knocked out of the ring, unconscious, and lost via countout. The title did not change hands, but the match's result made it seem like Luger had a chance against his gigantic foe. The contract Luger had signed for the match, as orchestrated by Yokozuna's new spokesman and advisor Jim Cornette, stated that if he did not win the championship, he would not get another shot at the title. Yokozuna and Luger continued to feud until Survivor Series, where each chose a team of allies for an elimination match. The match was billed as an All Americans vs. Foreign Fanatics contest. SummerSlam 1993 was the sixth annual SummerSlam professional wrestling pay-per-view event from the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). ... James (Jim) Cornette (born September 17, 1961) is an American professional wrestling manager, commentator, promoter, and booker. ... Survivor Series 1993 was the seventh annual Survivor Series pay-per-view professional wrestling event for the World Wrestling Federation. ...

Yokozuna's next challenger was The Undertaker.^[1] The two first squared off against each other as parts of their respective teams at Survivor Series. 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. However, the Undertaker was not tagged into the match until after it was just him and Luger on the American Team. When the Undertaker entered he beat down on Ludvig Borga but was knocked down by Yokozuna. Yokozuna then gave the Undertaker a Banzai Splash, but the Undertaker sat up when Yoko went for a 2nd one. The two then brawled outside, where the sumo champion seemed to be completely overmatched. They were both eliminated by double countout.^[2] For the Combichrist song, see Everybody Hates You Mark Calaway (born March 24, 1965[2][3]) is an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name The Undertaker. ... Tony Christian Halme (born January 6, 1963) is a former member of the Finnish Parliament, representing the True Finns party. ...

1994

Eventually Yokozuna was forced to accept a Casket match with The Undertaker at the 1994 Royal Rumble, where all the odds looked to be in the Undertaker's favor. However, after a lengthy match, Mr. Fuji called out the troops, bringing a dozen heel wrestlers out to aid Yokozuna in attacking the Undertaker. After a lot of struggle (as well as damaging the Undertaker's "magic" urn), the group managed to shove the Undertaker into the casket, giving the win to Yokozuna. As they celebrated afterwards, however, a mysterious figure appeared on the Titantron, looking like the Undertaker inside the casket. He opened his eyes and said the Undertaker would not rest in peace; he then disappeared in a smoke and light show, rising to the top of the Titantron and seemingly levitating all the way to the arena ceiling. He then vanished. This storyline was used to allow the Undertaker to rest for several months to recover from lingering real-life injuries. A bloodied Kane inside a current style WWE cage. ... Promotional poster of Royal Rumble 1994 Royal Rumble 1994 was the seventh annual Royal Rumble professional wrestling pay-per-view event from the World Wrestling Federation. ... ABC SuperSign, with the largest Sony JumboTron in existence. ... In professional wrestling, an angle is a fictional storyline. ...

Later, in the actual Royal Rumble match, the last two competitors, Lex Luger and Bret Hart, fought and eliminated each other simultaneously. 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. By virtue of winning a coin toss, Luger got to wrestle Yokozuna first at the event. The winner of that match would go on to face Bret Hart later in the evening. To obviate the risk of outside interference, both title matches were scheduled to have special guest referees. Mr. Perfect was the special guest referee for the Luger/Yokozuna bout. Luger seemed to have the match well in hand and had knocked out Yokozuna with the bionic forearm in the middle of the ring. He also knocked out Mr. Fuji and Jim Cornette, who tried to enter the ring. However when Luger went for the pin, Perfect occupied himself with the unconscious Fuji and Cornette who were still lying on the ring apron. When Luger got angry and pushed Mr Perfect, he was disqualified, thus making Yokozuna the first heel champion to successfully defend the WWE championship at WrestleMania.^[2] Promotional poster of Royal Rumble 1994 Royal Rumble 1994 was the seventh annual Royal Rumble professional wrestling pay-per-view event from the World Wrestling Federation. ... WrestleMania X was the tenth annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation. ... Curtis Michael Hennig (March 28, 1959 – February 10, 2003), also known by his ring name Mr. ... In professional wrestling, a heel is a villain character. ... Official WrestleMania logo WrestleMania is an annual professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment since 1985. ...

Later in the night, Yokozuna defended the championship again, this time against the former champion Bret "Hitman" Hart. For this match, Roddy Piper was the special referee. When Cornette tried to interfere to break a pinfall, Piper decked him. At the end of the match, Yokozuna seemed ready to hit his finishing maneuver, the Banzai Drop, when he lost his balance and took a fall from the ropes. Hart got the pinfall victory, finally taking the title away from the long-running champion. Afterwards on television, Cornette would blame the fall on a concussion suffered from Luger's forearm plate. Roderick George Toombs (born April 17, 1954) better known by his ring name Rowdy Roddy Piper, is a Canadian professional wrestler, and film actor. ...

Yokozuna's main-event status soon began to fade away, as he never again fully challenged for the WWF Title. He began tagging briefly with Crush, another Mr. Fuji star, but they were unable to take the Tag Team Titles away from The Headshrinkers. In May 1994, on a Monday Night RAW episode, Yokozuna was challenged by Earthquake to an actual sumo match. On May 16, 1994, Earthquake beat Yokozuna in the only (worked) sumo match until WrestleMania 21, between Big Show and an actual yokozuna, Akebono. This article is about the professional wrestler. ... The Headshrinkers were a professional wrestling tag team in the World Wrestling Federation that consisted of Fatu and Samu. ... WWE Raw is the Monday night professional wrestling television program for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and is the primary broadcast of the RAW brand. ... John Anthony Tenta (June 22, 1963 – June 7, 2006) was a Canadian professional wrestler, best known for his work in the World Wrestling Federation as Earthquake. ... is the 136th day of the year (137th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... This article is about the professional wrestling pay-per-view event. ... Paul Randall Wight, Jr. ... Makuuchi (幕内 )) or makunouchi (幕の内 )), is the top division of professional sumo. ... Akebono Taro , born May 8, 1969 as Chad George Rowan) is a retired sumo wrestler. ...

Yokozuna then had to deal with the "rebirth" of the Undertaker, who immediately came after the foe who had taken him out of action. The two met in another casket match at the 1994 Survivor Series, this time with actor/karate expert Chuck Norris as the special enforcer to keep the other heel wrestlers away from ringside. Without their help (although Irwin R. Schyster did successfully interfere on Yokozuna's behalf), Yokozuna could not win and eventually ended up locked inside the casket. This was Yokozuna's last main event run in the WWF for a time, as he wrestled only briefly on the mid-card before taking some time off. Survivor Series 1994 was the eighth annual Survivor Series pay-per-view professional wrestling event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). ... Carlos Ray Chuck Norris (born on 10 March 1940) is an American martial artist, action star, Hollywood actor, and recently, an internet phenomenon, who is best known for playing Cordell Walker on Walker, Texas Ranger. ... Enforcer is a professional wrestling term for one of two situations. ... Lawrence Michael (Mike) Rotunda (born March 30, 1958), also known as Captain Mike Rotundo and Irwin R. Schyster, is a former American professional wrestler. ...

1995

In April 1995, Owen Hart began promising that he would have a great tag-team partner to face off against The Smokin' Gunns at WrestleMania XI for the WWF Tag Team Titles. At the event, Yokozuna was revealed as his partner, and the surprisingly diverse tag team managed to take out the Gunns and take away the gold. The two would remain a tough tag team for a few months, defending against teams like the Allied Powers (Luger & Davey Boy Smith), the Smoking Gunns, and others. Still, by this point it was obvious that Yokozuna was no longer in great shape, having gained too much weight (he was estimated to be at around 700 lb (320 kg) at this point, although he was billed at 641 lb). Hart carried the team, much like Haku carried the Colossal Connection when André the Giant's health was faltering. In September 1995, Yokozuna teamed up with Davey Boy Smith to take on Shawn Michaels and Diesel (the back story being that Hart was supposedly with his wife as she gave birth to one of their children) with the belts on the line. During the match, Owen Hart came to the ring, only to be pinned by Diesel. 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 & Hart, since Hart was not an official part of the match. Unfortunately for the team, their second reign was much shorter, as the Smoking Gunns defeated them that night for the belts.^[2] Owen James Hart (May 7, 1965 – May 23, 1999) was a Canadian professional wrestler who was most known for his time in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). ... The Smokin Gunns were a professional wrestling tag team of brothers Billy Gunn and Bart Gunn. ... WrestleMania XI, was the eleventh annual WrestleMania pay-per-view event held by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in Hartford, Connecticut on April 2, 1995. ... This article is about the tag team championship that is currently defended on the RAW brand of WWE. For SmackDown!s tag team championship, see WWE Tag Team Championship. ... David Boy (Davey Boy) Smith (November 28, 1962 – May 18, 2002) was an English professional wrestler. ... Tonga Uliuli Fifita (born February 3, 1959 in Nukualofa, Tonga, then under British sovereignty) is a former professional wrestler for both World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). ... André René Roussimoff (May 19, 1946 – January 27, 1993), best known as André the Giant, was a French professional wrestler and actor. ... Michael Shawn Hickenbottom (born July 22, 1965) is an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Shawn Michaels. ... Kevin Scott Nash (born July 9, 1959[2] in Detroit, Michigan) is an American professional wrestler and actor. ... Clarence Mason was a professional wrestling manager in the mid-1990s for the World Wrestling Federation. ... // This is a list of authority figures, people who have (kayfabe) power, in selective professional wrestling promotions or brands within North America. ... Robert Otto Marella (June 4, 1937 - October 6, 1999), better known by his stage name of Gorilla Monsoon, was an American professional wrestler, play-by-play announcer, and booker. ...

1996

Yokozuna had little continued success in the WWF. He competed in the 1996 Royal Rumble match, managing to eliminate three wrestlers (Bob Backlund, King Mabel, and Swat Team member #2) before being tossed out by Shawn Michaels, the eventual winner. Soon after, Yokozuna dropped Jim Cornette and Mr. Fuji and began a short face stint. He spoke English to the fans and challenged newcomer Vader to numerous matches after the two had several run-ins while both were in Cornette's stable. 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 Davey Boy Smith (the British Bulldog). The feud took a painful turn a few months later, when Vader jumped on Yokozuna's leg, supposedly breaking it. A forklift had to come down to ringside to lift Yokozuna out, showing how his weight had gotten out of control. He took some time off to slim down, then reappeared at the Free for All just before SummerSlam 1996, facing off against a relative newcomer in Steve Austin. Yokozuna took the advantage near the end of the match, but when he went for the Banzai Drop, the rope broke, sending him crashing back down. Austin attained the easy victory. He would appear at one more WWF pay-per-view, still going after Vader at the 1996 Survivor Series, but that match ended with all remaining wrestlers being disqualified. Royal Rumble 1996 was the ninth annual Royal Rumble professional wrestling pay-per-view event from the World Wrestling Federation. ... Robert Louis Backlund (b. ... Nelson Frazier, Jr. ... For the football player of the same name see Leon White (football player). ... Anthony (Tony) Norris (born June 6, 1970) is a former American professional wrestler known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation as Ahmed Johnson, where he was the first African-American to hold the WWF Intercontinental Championship. ... Aurelian Jake Smith, Jr. ... WrestleMania XII was the twelfth WrestleMania event promoted by the World Wrestling Federation. ... Owen James Hart (May 7, 1965 – May 23, 1999) was a Canadian professional wrestler who was most known for his time in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). ... David Boy (Davey Boy) Smith (November 28, 1962 – May 18, 2002) was an English professional wrestler. ... SummerSlam 1996 was the ninth annual SummerSlam professional wrestling pay-per-view event from the World Wrestling Federation. ... Steven James Williams (born Steven Anderson on December 18, 1964)[2] better known by his ring name Stone Cold Steve Austin, is an American actor and former professional wrestler. ... For the football player of the same name see Leon White (football player). ... Survivor Series 1996 was the tenth annual Survivor Series pay-per-view professional wrestling event for the World Wrestling Federation. ...

1997-1999

Yokozuna stayed on the WWF roster for a while afterwards, as he worked to lose the weight that he had put on. Despite dropping a reported 100 pounds (45 kg), he still could not lose enough to satisfy the WWF officials. He was unable to pass a physical required for professional wrestlers by the New York State Athletic Commission and was eventually released from the WWF in 1998, although rumors persisted for many years that he would be brought back if he lost enough weight.^[2] This article is about the state. ...

Independent circuit (1999-2000)

After his WWF career ended, he performed for various independent promotions. The last major appearance for Yokozuna was at October 1999's Heroes of Wrestling pay-per-view, where he looked massively overweight compared to his WWF days. At the event, Yokozuna tagged with a very sluggish Jake Roberts against the team of King Kong Bundy and Jim Neidhart.^[2]-1... Heroes of Wrestling was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event that took place on October 10, 1999 from the Casino Magic in Bay St. ... Aurelian Jake Smith, Jr. ... Chris Pallies (born November 7, 1957) is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, King Kong Bundy. ... James Henry Jim Neidhart (born August 2, 1956), is a professional wrestler, best known for his appearances in the 1980s and 1990s in the World Wrestling Federation as Jim The Anvil Neidhart. ...

Personal life

Anoa'i was a member of the famous Anoa'i family; The Rock, Rikishi, Samu, Rosey and Umaga are among his cousins, and Afa and Sika are his uncles. He had two children, Jason and Keilani.^[3] The Anoai family, hailing from Samoa, has many members who are professional wrestlers. ... Dwayne Douglas Johnson[2] (born May 2, 1972) better known by his former ring name The Rock, is an American actor and professional wrestler. ... Solofa Fatu, Jr. ... Samula Anoai (born May 29, 1963) is a professional wrestler best known as one half of The Headshrinkers/Samoan Swat Team under the name Samu. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Edward Fatu (born March 28,[2] 1973) is a Samoan professional wrestler better known by his ring names Jamal, Ekmo, and currently Umaga. ... Arthur Afa Anoai (born November 21, 1942) is a Samoan American retired professional wrestler and professional wrestling manager. ... Sika battles Rocky Johnson Sika Anoai was a professional wrestler and is the brother of wrestler Afa Anoai. ...

Wrestling details

• Finishing and signature moves
  • Banzai Drop (Second rope seated senton) ^[1]
  • Superkick ^[1]
  • Belly to belly suplex
  • Throat thrust
  • Running leg drop
  • Front powerslam
  • Running splash
  • Corner splash

• Managers
  • Mr. Fuji ^[1]
  • Jim Cornette ^[1]

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Championships and accomplishments

• Pro Wrestling Illustrated
  • PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year award in 1993
  • PWI ranked him # 145 of the 500 best singles wrestlers during the "PWI Years" in 2003.
• Universal Wrestling Association
  • UWA World Trios Championship (1 time) – as Kokina with Fatu and Samoan Savage as The Hawaiian Breasts
• World Wrestling Federation
  • WWF Championship (2 times)
  • WWF Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Owen Hart
  • Royal Rumble (1993)

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References

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External links

• WWE Alumni Profile