Statements (334)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
|
| gptkbp:active_years |
1992-2000
1992-2001 1988-2001 |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Japan_Sports_Award
gptkb:1996_Shukun-sho gptkb:1997_Gino-sho Special Prize Outstanding Performance Award Best Fighting Spirit Award Technique Prize Yokozuna title 1993 Best Newcomer 1994 Outstanding Performance Award 1995 Technique Prize Kanto Region Newcomer Award |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1970-05-08
1969-05-08 May 8, 1969 |
| gptkbp:birth_name |
gptkb:Akebono_Taro
gptkb:Chad_Rowan gptkb:Yokozuna_Akebono_Taro gptkb:Chadwick_H._Rowan gptkb:Chadwick_Haheo_Rowan Shawn Michael Mc Carty |
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Wahiawa,_Hawaii
gptkb:Wahiawa,_Hawaii,_USA Hawaii, United States |
| gptkbp:born |
July 8, 1969
May 8, 1969 |
| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:1969
|
| gptkbp:born_on |
May 8, 1970
|
| gptkbp:career_end |
gptkb:2000
|
| gptkbp:career_start |
gptkb:1992
|
| gptkbp:championship |
gptkb:4
gptkb:WWE_Sumo_Championship Yokozuna title 600-300-100 600-300-50 600-300-10 600 wins, 250 losses |
| gptkbp:championships_won |
gptkb:1
gptkb:11 1993 January tournament |
| gptkbp:charity_work |
supports youth sports programs
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:3
2 |
| gptkbp:coaching_career |
gptkb:Akebono_stable
Started in 2001 |
| gptkbp:cultural_aspect |
Hawaiian and Japanese
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Popularized sumo in the USA
increased interest in sumo wrestling Popularizing sumo in the USA Popularizing sumo in the United States popularizing sumo in the United States. Increased interest in sumo in the US Popularized sumo in the US Popularizing sumo in the West |
| gptkbp:cultural_symbol |
gptkb:Hawaii
|
| gptkbp:debut |
gptkb:1988
gptkb:1992 gptkb:2001 January 1992 |
| gptkbp:defeated |
Takanohana in playoffs
|
| gptkbp:family |
Has children
of Japanese descent |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
Being the first non-Japanese-born Yokozuna
Size and strength size and strength being the first non-Japanese-born Yokozuna being the first foreign-born Yokozuna Being the first non-Japanese born Yokozuna being the first non-Japanese born wrestler to reach the rank of Yokozuna. Rivalry with Takanohana |
| gptkbp:famous_match |
1993 match against Takanohana
Against Musashimaru in 1999 Against Takanohana in 1994 |
| gptkbp:famous_rival |
gptkb:Hokutoumi
gptkb:Takanohana gptkb:Hakkaku gptkb:Musashimaru gptkb:Kitanoumi |
| gptkbp:fan_base |
international fans
Large following in the USA |
| gptkbp:feud |
gptkb:Takanohana
|
| gptkbp:fighting_style |
gptkb:Yokozuna
gptkb:Oshi-zumo Yotsuzumo Yokozuna style Yotsu-zumo |
| gptkbp:film_appearance |
gptkb:The_Fast_and_the_Furious:_Tokyo_Drift
gptkb:The_Last_Samurai |
| gptkbp:film_debut |
gptkb:2003
|
| gptkbp:final_match_date |
gptkb:Loss
gptkb:2001 gptkb:Kotooshu January 2001 |
| gptkbp:financial_stability |
gptkb:Azumazeki_stable
gptkb:Fujishima_Stable gptkb:Dewanoumi Kokonoe |
| gptkbp:first_foreign_yokozuna |
gptkb:True
|
| gptkbp:first_foreign-born_yokozuna |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:fought_against |
Takanohana in 1993
Takanohana in multiple tournaments |
| gptkbp:fought_in |
gptkb:Tokyo
|
| gptkbp:gender |
from outside Japan
|
| gptkbp:has_achieved |
Yokozuna rank
|
| gptkbp:has_impact_on |
gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
|
| gptkbp:has_legacy |
Sumo history
|
| gptkbp:has_occupation |
gptkb:Wrestling
|
| gptkbp:has_won |
multiple championships
Yokozuna title Grand Sumo Championship |
| gptkbp:head_coach |
gptkb:Azumazeki_Oyakata
sumo wrestling |
| gptkbp:height |
6 ft 8 in
|
| gptkbp:hobbies |
gptkb:golf
gptkb:Golf gptkb:cooking Fishing Traveling fishing Martial arts |
| gptkbp:hometown |
gptkb:Wahiawa,_Hawaii
gptkb:Hawaii,_USA |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Akebono
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Increased international interest in sumo
|
| gptkbp:influence |
popularizing sumo in the USA
|
| gptkbp:influence_on_sumo |
Opened doors for foreign wrestlers
|
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:AJ_Styles
gptkb:Brock_Lesnar gptkb:Kurt_Angle gptkb:Samoa_Joe gptkb:Daniel_Bryan |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
traditional sumo wrestlers
|
| gptkbp:is_a_member_of |
gptkb:Azumazeki_stable
|
| gptkbp:is_active_in |
1990s
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_for |
his achievements
|
| gptkbp:is_from |
gptkb:Hawaii
|
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
size and strength
his rivalry with Takanohana |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influencing future generations of wrestlers
influenced future wrestlers First foreign-born Yokozuna Pioneer for foreign wrestlers in sumo Influence on future non-Japanese wrestlers Influence on international sumo wrestlers Influenced future foreign wrestlers Pioneer for foreign Sumo wrestlers popularized sumo in the West |
| gptkbp:losses |
1993 Sumo tournament
Takanohana in 1993 |
| gptkbp:media_appearances |
gptkb:television_shows
Television shows in the US |
| gptkbp:most_wins |
gptkb:11
|
| gptkbp:musashimaru |
gptkb:rivalry
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:American
|
| gptkbp:nflteams |
0-1
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
The Hawaiian Giant
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
First foreign-born Yokozuna
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievements |
First foreign-born Yokozuna
First foreign-born wrestler to reach Yokozuna rank First non-Japanese-born Yokozuna First non-Japanese Yokozuna |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
against Takanohana in 1993
|
| gptkbp:notable_match |
gptkb:1994_Hatsu_Basho
gptkb:1995_Haru_Basho gptkb:1996_Natsu_Basho gptkb:1997_Aki_Basho gptkb:Kaio gptkb:1993_Kyushu_Basho gptkb:1993_Kyushu_Basho_final Akebono vs Takanohana against Akebono Tarō against Asashoryu against Chiyonofuji against Hakuho against Hokutoumi against Kaioh against Kisenosato against Kotonishiki against Musashimaru against Takanohana Akebono vs Takanohana 1993 1993 match against Takanohana Akebono vs. Chiyotaikai Akebono vs. Kaio Akebono vs. Kotonishiki Akebono vs. Musashimaru Akebono vs. Takanohana Vs. Takanohana in 1993 Akebono vs Hokutoumi vs Hakkaku |
| gptkbp:notable_rivalry |
gptkb:Takanohana
gptkb:Chiyotaikai gptkb:Hakkaku gptkb:Kaio Takanohana rivalry |
| gptkbp:notable_technique |
gptkb:Nage-no-kata
Kuzushi Tachi-ai Koshinage Kotenage Shitatenage Uwatenage Yori-kiri Yori-taoshi Kake-nage Sukui-nage Hiki-otoshi Yori-otoshi Hikiotoshi Koshi-nage Tsukiotoshi Oshi-dashi Tate-shiho-nage |
| gptkbp:notable_wins |
gptkb:Kotonishiki
gptkb:500 gptkb:600 gptkb:Takanohana gptkb:Chiyotaikai gptkb:Musashimaru gptkb:Kaio gptkb:Kotonowaka 600+ |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Actor
gptkb:Professional_Wrestler |
| gptkbp:personal_life |
Married with children
married with children |
| gptkbp:post_sumo_career |
Mixed martial arts
Professional wrestling |
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:1992
|
| gptkbp:profession |
gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
|
| gptkbp:rank |
gptkb:Yokozuna
|
| gptkbp:real_name |
gptkb:Akebono_Tarō
gptkb:Yamamotoyama_Ryūta |
| gptkbp:record |
1988-2000
11-0-0 |
| gptkbp:retired |
gptkb:1997
gptkb:2000 gptkb:2001 |
| gptkbp:retirement |
gptkb:Mixed_Martial_Artist
gptkb:Television_personality gptkb:2000 gptkb:2001 gptkb:Professional_Wrestler gptkb:Wrestling Acting Injury acting injury Professional wrestling Health concerns January 2001 Desire to pursue acting Acting and entertainment |
| gptkbp:retirement_year |
gptkb:2001
2000-01-14 2001-01-14 January 2001 |
| gptkbp:ring_name |
gptkb:Akebono
gptkb:Akebono_Taro gptkb:Akebono_Tarō 1992-2000 250 kg |
| gptkbp:rival |
gptkb:Takanohana
|
| gptkbp:shikona |
gptkb:Akebono
gptkb:Dawn |
| gptkbp:social_media_presence |
Active on social media
active on social media |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Kathy_Akebono
Married |
| gptkbp:takanohana_rivalry |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:television_appearance |
Reality shows
Celebrity Boxing Various shows Sumo wrestling broadcasts Various American shows Sumo competitions |
| gptkbp:tournament |
gptkb:Azumazeki_stable
gptkb:Dewanoumi_stable gptkb:11 gptkb:1992 gptkb:Japan_Sumo_Association gptkb:Dewanoumi Community involvement Physical conditioning Mental preparation Participation in tournaments Yotsu-zumo Yokozuna promotion Discipline and dedication Rigorous training regimen Engaging with media Charity events participation Multiple tournament victories Traveling for competitions Mentoring younger wrestlers Yotsu First foreign-born Yokozuna Popularized sumo in Hawaii Building a fanbase Camaraderie with other wrestlers Chanko-nabe diet Cultural traditions of sumo Daily rituals in sumo Influenced future foreign wrestlers Learning from senior wrestlers Legacy in sumo wrestling Promoting sumo culture Respect for elders in sumo Traditional sumo techniques |
| gptkbp:training |
in Japan
|
| gptkbp:training_programs |
gptkb:Kōbō_Sumo_Stable
|
| gptkbp:tvshow |
Various shows
|
| gptkbp:weight |
250 kg
450 lbs 500 lbs 500 lb 450 lb 450 lb (204 kg) |
| gptkbp:weight_class |
Heavyweight
|
| gptkbp:won |
1993 Sumo tournament
1993 Sumo tournament against Takanohana |
| gptkbp:wrestling_promotion |
gptkb:WWE
|
| gptkbp:yokozuna_promotion |
gptkb:1993
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Yokozuna_Akebono
gptkb:Yokozuna_Chiyonofuji gptkb:Yokozuna_Musashimaru gptkb:Chiyonofuji gptkb:Takanohana gptkb:Big_Show |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|