Kazuya Inoki

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Antonio_Inoki
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:All_Japan_Pro_Wrestling
gptkbp:birth_date 1943-02-20
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Tokyo,_Japan
gptkbp:championship gptkb:IWGP_Heavyweight_Championship
gptkbp:children gptkb:Kazuya_Inoki_Jr.
gptkbp:death_date 2022-10-01
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:Tokyo,_Japan
gptkbp:debut_year gptkb:1960
gptkbp:famous_for cross-promotional matches
gptkbp:famous_person Friendship with Muhammad Ali.
Friendship with celebrities and athletes.
Friendship with various international wrestlers.
Friendship with wrestling legends.
gptkbp:famous_quote The fight is not over until you win.
gptkbp:feud gptkb:Inoki_vs._Vader
gptkbp:fighting_style strong style
gptkbp:height 6 ft 3 in
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kazuya Inoki
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Mixed_Martial_Artist
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Rikidozan
gptkbp:is_influential_in Impact on the wrestling community worldwide.
Influenced the style of wrestling in Japan.
Significant impact on the global wrestling scene.
Significant influence on wrestling promotions.
gptkbp:is_promoted_by gptkb:New_Japan_Pro-Wrestling
Promoted wrestling as a form of entertainment.
Promoted wrestling as a global phenomenon.
Promoted wrestling events in Japan.
Promoted wrestling events in North America.
gptkbp:legacy Inspiration for future generations of wrestlers.
pioneer of professional wrestling in Japan
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Fighting_Spirit
gptkbp:notable_achievement First Japanese wrestler to headline a major event.
First Japanese wrestler to win a world title
Pioneered the concept of mixed martial arts.
Pioneered the concept of wrestling as a sport.
gptkbp:notable_character Cultural ambassador for Japan.
Role in bridging cultural gaps through wrestling.
Role in popularizing wrestling in Japan.
Role in the development of wrestling schools.
gptkbp:notable_event Inoki vs. Ali match in 1976
Inoki vs. Antonio Inoki
Inoki's involvement in charity events.
Inoki's legacy in the wrestling industry.
Inoki's match against the NWA champion.
Inoki's participation in international wrestling events.
gptkbp:notable_for gptkb:Japanese_strong_style
Awarded for his contributions to sports.
Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
Recognized as a national hero in Japan.
Recognized for his humanitarian efforts.
gptkbp:notable_match gptkb:Inoki_vs._Muhammad_Ali
gptkb:Inoki_vs._Ric_Flair
gptkbp:notable_recipients Bridged the gap between wrestling and MMA.
Contributed to the evolution of wrestling styles.
Contributed to the growth of wrestling in Japan.
Contributed to the internationalization of wrestling.
gptkbp:political_position Member of the House of Councillors
gptkbp:promoter gptkb:New_Japan_Pro-Wrestling
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:1998
gptkbp:ring_name gptkb:Antonio_Inoki
gptkbp:rival gptkb:Giant_Baba
gptkbp:signature_move gptkb:Inoki_Bom-ba-ye
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Katsuko_Inoki
gptkbp:team Inoki and Fujinami
gptkbp:training gptkb:Rikidozan
gptkbp:weight 250 lb