Rikidōzan
Zainichi Korean professional wrestler (1924-1963) · Japan · On the map · Athletes · Died at 39
Mitsuhiro Momota, better known by the ring name Rikidōzan (力道山), was a Korean-Japanese professional wrestler and sumo wrestler.
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Rikidōzan in 1949, in traditional sumo keshō-mawashi
Rikidōzan on a poster for the 1955 film Rikidōzan monogatari dotō no otoko.
Momota's apartment, nicknamed the Riki Mansion, in 2007
Momota entered Sannoh Hospital after being stabbed
Newspaper photo of Katsushi Murata that appeared after he stabbed Momota
Rikidōzan's gravesite in Honmonji Temple, which features a life size bust.Awards
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He was known as the father of professional wrestling in Japan, nicknamed "The Father of Puroresu" (日本プロレス界の父), and is considered one of the most influential people in professional wrestling history.
Country
Japan
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 1963 · aged 39
