Akebono

GPTKB entity

Statements (321)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Big_Show
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_place gptkb:Wahiawa,_Hawaii
gptkb:Wahiawa,_Hawaii,_USA
Hawaii, United States
gptkbp:born gptkb:Akebono_Taro
gptkb:Chad_Rowan
gptkb:Yokozuna_Akebono_Taro
gptkb:1969
gptkb:theorem
gptkb:Chadwick_H._Rowan
gptkb:Chadwick_Haheo_Rowan
May 8, 1970
July 8, 1969
May 8, 1969
Shawn Michael Mc Carty
gptkbp:career_end gptkb:2000
gptkbp:career_start gptkb:1992
gptkbp:championship gptkb:Azumazeki_stable
gptkb:Dewanoumi_stable
gptkb:11
gptkb:1992
gptkb:4
gptkb:Japan_Sumo_Association
gptkb:Dewanoumi
gptkb:WWE_Sumo_Championship
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
Yokozuna title
600-300-100
First foreign-born Yokozuna
600-300-50
Popularized sumo in Hawaii
600-300-10
600 wins, 250 losses
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:championships_won gptkb:musical
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_impact Hawaiian and Japanese
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:debut_year gptkb:1988
gptkb:1992
gptkb:2001
gptkb:2003
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:fan_base international fans
Large following in the USA
gptkbp:feud gptkb:Takanohana
gptkbp:fighting_style gptkb:Actor
gptkb:Oshi-zumo
Yotsuzumo
Yokozuna style
Yotsu-zumo
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:The_Fast_and_the_Furious:_Tokyo_Drift
gptkb:The_Last_Samurai
gptkbp:finale_date gptkb:Loss
gptkb:2001
gptkb:Kotooshu
January 2001
gptkbp:financial_performance gptkb:Azumazeki_stable
gptkb:Fujishima_Stable
gptkb:Dewanoumi
Kokonoe
gptkbp:fought_in gptkb:Tokyo
Takanohana in 1993
Takanohana in multiple tournaments
gptkbp:gender from outside Japan
gptkbp:has_achievements Yokozuna rank
gptkbp:has_impact_on gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
gptkbp:has_nationality gptkb:theorem
gptkbp:has_occupation gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
gptkbp:head_coach gptkb:Azumazeki_Oyakata
sumo wrestling
gptkbp:height 6 ft 8 in
gptkbp:hobbies gptkb:festival
gptkb:golf
gptkb:golf_tournament
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
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_active_in 1990s
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in his achievements
gptkbp:is_from gptkb:Hawaii
gptkbp:is_known_for size and strength
his rivalry with Takanohana
gptkbp:is_promoted_by gptkb:1993
gptkb:WWE
gptkbp:legacy Sumo history
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_series
Reality shows
Celebrity Boxing
Various shows
Sumo wrestling broadcasts
Various American shows
Sumo competitions
Television shows in the US
gptkbp:members gptkb:Azumazeki_stable
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Native_American_tribe
gptkbp:nickname The Hawaiian Giant
gptkbp:notable_achievement 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
Against Musashimaru in 1999
Against Takanohana in 1994
Akebono vs Hokutoumi
vs Hakkaku
gptkbp:notable_recordings 1988-2000
11-0-0
gptkbp:notable_winners gptkb:Kotonishiki
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:11
gptkb:500
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:premiered_on gptkb:1992
gptkbp:profession gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
gptkbp:rank gptkb:Actor
gptkbp:real_name gptkb:Akebono_Tarō
gptkb:Yamamotoyama_Ryūta
gptkbp:retired gptkb:1997
gptkb:2000
gptkb:2001
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:Mixed_Martial_Artist
gptkb:Television_personality
gptkb:2000
gptkb:2001
gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
Acting
Injury
acting
injury
2000-01-14
Professional wrestling
2001-01-14
Health concerns
January 2001
Desire to pursue acting
Acting and entertainment
gptkbp:ring_name gptkb:Akebono
gptkb:Akebono_Taro
gptkb:Akebono_Tarō
1992-2000
250 kg
gptkbp:rival gptkb:Hokutoumi
gptkb:Takanohana
gptkb:Chiyotaikai
gptkb:Hakkaku
gptkb:Musashimaru
gptkb:Kitanoumi
gptkb:Kaio
gptkb:theorem
Takanohana rivalry
gptkbp:sigil gptkb:sports_event
gptkbp:social_media_presence Active on social media
active on social media
gptkbp:sport Mixed martial arts
Professional wrestling
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Kathy_Akebono
Married
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:Hawaii
gptkbp:team 0-1
gptkbp: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:thematic_element gptkb:Dawn
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:Akebono
gptkbp:training gptkb:Kōbō_Sumo_Stable
in Japan
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:winner multiple championships
Yokozuna title
1993 Sumo tournament
1993 Sumo tournament against Takanohana
Grand Sumo Championship