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Apr 25, 2023 · Rodney Anoa’i (Yokozuna) pins Hulk Hogan to re-capture the WWF World Heavyweight Championship on June 13, 1993’s King of the Ring pay-per-view.[Photo: WWE.com] On the same show, Bret Hart would win the King of the Ring tournament after defeating Razor Ramon in the first round, Mr. Perfect in the second, and Bam Bam Bigelow in the final. Hart put on three mini classics on one night.
Jan 3, 2018 · 1. Instead of giving Luger the title at Summerslam, Vince wanted to milk it and put Luger over at Wrestlemania. Unfortunately, Luger began to cool off by the end of the year, with the Rumble reaction being the deciding factor. 2. Luger was supposed to win the title at Summerslam but some threatened to quit if he did. So, he didn't.
At the event on April 2, Yokozuna, now weighing in at 641 lb (291 kg), was revealed as his partner, and the team defeated the Gunns to win the WWF Tag Team Championship. [35] The two retained the titles against the Gunns in a rematch on May 14 at In Your House 1 [ 36 ] and against the Allied Powers ( Lex Luger and Davey Boy Smith ) on July 23 at In Your House 2 .
Born October 2, 1966. Died October 23, 2000 (aged 34) Nationality United States. Birth Place San Francisco, California. Billed From. Land of the Rising Sun ( October 12, 1992 - October 23, 2000) Polynesia ( February 22, 1988 - October 11, 1992) Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) Weight.
Sep 21, 2024 · Yokozuna defeated Hart at "Wrestlemania IX" to win the title. His championship reign only lasted only a matter of minutes as Hulk Hogan came out and challenged him to a match, which Hogan won. 4.
Rodney Agatupu Anoa'i (October 2, 1966 – October 23, 2000) was an American professional wrestler. He was best known for his time with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) where he wrestled under the 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 ...
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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 James E. Cornette, stated that if he did not win the championship, he would not get another shot at the title.
