Akebono Tarō

Akebono Tarō

Akebono Tarō (May 8, 1969 – April 10, 2024) was an American-born Japanese professional sumo wrestler and professional wrestler from Waimānalo, Hawaii. Joining sumo in Japan in 1988, he was trained by pioneering Hawaiian wrestler Takamiyama and rose swiftly up the rankings, reaching the top division in 1990. After two consecutive yusho or tournament championships in November 1992 and January 1993 he made history by becoming the first non-Japanese-born wrestler ever to reach yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo.

  • Title: Akebono Tarō
  • Popularity: 1.226
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1969-05-08
  • Place of Birth: Oahu, Hawaii, USA
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  • Also Known As: Tarô Akebono, Akebono, Bono-chan, Bono-kun, Bono Tiger, Great Bonosuke, Monster Bono
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Akebono Tarō Movies

  • 2013
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    AJPW Anniversary Tour 2013 - Day 9
    AJPW Anniversary Tour 2013 - Day 9

    1 2013 HD

    AJPW closes out their anniversary tour. The card includes Dory Funk Jr. and Terry Funk returned to fight together in AJPW after more than 22 years...

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  • 1970
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    El Chapo and the Curse of the Pirate Zombies
    El Chapo and the Curse of the Pirate Zombies

    3.5 1970 HD

    A sexy soap opera actress, a Hollywood movie star, a has-been tabloid journalist, a Mafia Boss and a drug lord fight zombie pirates.

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  • 2013
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    G1 Climax 23: Day 9
    G1 Climax 23: Day 9

    1 2013 HD

    The G1 Climax tournament carries on from Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan.

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  • 2013
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    NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 7
    NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 7

    1 2013 HD

    Wrestle Kingdom 7 in Tokyo Dome was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) promotion, which...

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  • 2016
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    AAA: Lucha Libre World Cup 2016 (Day One)
    AAA: Lucha Libre World Cup 2016 (Day One)

    5 2016 HD

    Day 1 of the Lucha Libre World Cup

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  • 2016
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    AAA: Lucha Libre World Cup 2016 (Day Two)
    AAA: Lucha Libre World Cup 2016 (Day Two)

    6 2016 HD

    Day Two of the Lucha Libre World Cup

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  • 2010
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    NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV
    NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV

    1 2010 HD

    Wrestle Kingdom IV in Tokyo Dome was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) promotion,...

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  • 2007
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    NJPW G1 Climax 17: Day 6 (Final)
    NJPW G1 Climax 17: Day 6 (Final)

    1 2007 HD

    The sixth and final night of the tournament took place on August 12th, 2007 at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan.

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  • 2007
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    Ocean's Thirteen
    Ocean's Thirteen

    6.7 2007 HD

    Danny Ocean's team of criminals are back and composing a plan more personal than ever. When ruthless casino owner Willy Bank doublecrosses Reuben...

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  • 2010
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    DGUSA Bushido: Code of the Warrior
    DGUSA Bushido: Code of the Warrior

    1 2010 HD

    Dragon Gate USA holds its first ever PPV, featuring BxB Hulk defending the Open the Freedom Gate Title against SHINGO, the three groups get to draft...

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  • 2012
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    NJPW & AJPW 40th Anniversary: We Are Pro-Wrestling Love
    NJPW & AJPW 40th Anniversary: We Are Pro-Wrestling Love

    1 2012 HD

    We Are Pro-Wrestling Love was a supercard produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling and All-Japan Pro Wrestling to celebrate the companies' 40th...

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  • 2010
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    Dragon Gate USA Freedom Fight 2010
    Dragon Gate USA Freedom Fight 2010

    1 2010 HD

    DGUSA presents Freedom Fight 2010 from Rahway, New Jersey.

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  • 2013
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    NJPW G1 Climax 23: Day 9 (Final)
    NJPW G1 Climax 23: Day 9 (Final)

    1 2013 HD

    NJPW G1 Climax 23 - Night 9 (Final) took place at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan on August 11, 2013.

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  • 2012
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    Ikkyu-san
    Ikkyu-san

    1 2012 HD

    The mischievous adventures of the historical Zen monk Ikkyu as a child.

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