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.
Known For Acting
Most Rating 0.2643
Birthday 1969-05-08
Place of Birth Oahu, Hawaii, USA
Also Known As Tarô Akebono, Akebono, Bono-chan, Bono-kun, Bono Tiger, Great Bonosuke, Monster Bono,
AJPW Anniversary Tour 2013 - Day 9
2013

AJPW Anniversary Tour 2013 - Day 9

El Chapo and the Curse of the Pirate Zombies
2022

El Chapo and the Curse of the Pirate Zombies

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

AAA: Lucha Libre World Cup 2016 (Day One)

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV
2010

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 7
2013

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 7

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

AAA: Lucha Libre World Cup 2016 (Day Two)

NJPW G1 Climax 17: Day 6 (Final)
2007

NJPW G1 Climax 17: Day 6 (Final)

Ocean's Thirteen
2007

Ocean's Thirteen

DGUSA Bushido: Code of the Warrior
2010

DGUSA Bushido: Code of the Warrior

Dragon Gate USA Freedom Fight 2010
2010

Dragon Gate USA Freedom Fight 2010

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

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

NJPW G1 Climax 23: Day 9 (Final)
2013

NJPW G1 Climax 23: Day 9 (Final)

Ikkyu-san
2012

Ikkyu-san

RIZIN IZA
2015

RIZIN IZA