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Japanese wrestler and politician (1943–2022)
Antonio Inoki (アントニオ猪木, Antonio Inoki) (born Kanji Inoki (Japanese: 猪木寛至, Hepburn: Inoki Kanji); 20 February 1943 – 1 October 2022) was a Japanese professional
Antonio_Inoki
Fight between American boxer and Japanese wrestler
Muhammad Ali vs. Antonio Inoki, billed as The War of the Worlds, was a fight between American professional boxer Muhammad Ali and Japanese professional
Muhammad Ali vs. Antonio Inoki
Muhammad_Ali_vs._Antonio_Inoki
Japanese professional wrestling and mixed martial arts company
wrestling and mixed martial arts promotion founded by Antonio Inoki in 2007. Antonio Inoki founded the Inoki Genome Federation (IGF) after selling New Japan
Inoki_Genome_Federation
Name list
2010 Antonio Inoki, Japanese wrestler Antonio Inutile, Finnish-Italian former footballer Antonio Janigro, Italian cellist and conductor Antônio Carlos
Antonio
All Elite Wrestling pay-per-view event
the show was held in honor of New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) founder Antonio Inoki, who died on October 1, 2022. Thirteen matches were contested at the
WrestleDream_(2024)
All Elite Wrestling pay-per-view event
The annual event is a memorial for New Japan Pro-Wrestling founder Antonio Inoki, with the 2025 event also honoring St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Famer
WrestleDream_(2025)
All Elite Wrestling pay-per-view event series
(NJPW) founder Antonio Inoki; AEW and NJPW have had a working partnership since early 2021. The name of the event is a reference to Inoki, who AEW President
AEW_WrestleDream
Japanese professional wrestling promotion
Japanese professional-wrestling promotion founded on January 13, 1972, by Antonio Inoki, and based in Shinagawa, Tokyo. It is currently a subsidiary of TV Asahi
New_Japan_Pro-Wrestling
Men's championship of New Japan Pro-Wrestling
June 12, 1987 as the prize of that year's IWGP League tournament, with Antonio Inoki crowned as the inaugural champion. Although bearing the same name, it
IWGP_Heavyweight_Championship
Political party in Japan
romanized: Supōtsu Heiwa Tō) was a political party in Japan run by Antonio Inoki, a pro wrestler and former member of the House of Councillors. He continued
Sports_and_Peace_Party
Professional wrestling championship
mainstay Antonio Inoki by Vincent J. McMahon, upon Inoki's arrival in America. The championship served largely as a vanity championship for Inoki similar
WWF World Martial Arts Heavyweight Championship
WWF_World_Martial_Arts_Heavyweight_Championship
Heavyweight Champion). Hulk Hogan won the tournament, after beating Antonio Inoki via knockout. As a result, Hogan became the first IWGP Heavyweight Champion
IWGP Heavyweight Championship (original version)
IWGP_Heavyweight_Championship_(original_version)
Style of wrestling
wrestling event. The first wave of shoot wrestlers were students of Antonio Inoki and Karl Gotch from New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), two wrestlers which
Shoot_wrestling
Japanese professional wrestler and martial artist Antonio Inoki. Ali was only able to land two jabs while Inoki's kicks caused two blood clots and an infection
Boxing_career_of_Muhammad_Ali
Group of Asian professional wrestling promotions
sanctioned by the APFW, was held on April 14. On December 14, 2024, the Antonio Inoki Memorial Show was organized in Shanghai, China by various APFW promotions
Asia-Pacific Federation of Wrestling
Asia-Pacific_Federation_of_Wrestling
Pakistani wrestler (1960–1991)
defeated Japanese wrestler Antonio Inoki in the fifth round who defeated his uncle Aki wrestler previously. Later, Jhara and Inoki became good friends. Jhara
Zubair_Jhara_Pehalwan
New Japan Pro-Wrestling event series
Most of these tournaments were dominated by NJPW's founding top star Antonio Inoki. Although the 1983 winner, Hulk Hogan, was awarded a championship belt
G1_Climax
1995 wrestling pay-per-view event
The idea for a professional wrestling event in North Korea came from Antonio Inoki, a Japanese politician, professional wrestler, and head of the professional
Collision_in_Korea
Professional wrestling championship
eventually lose the title to Antonio Inoki, who would take the belt with him when he founded New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Inoki became the wrestler most associated
NWF_Heavyweight_Championship
Japanese professional wrestler (born 1953)
wrestler that Tatsumi Fujinami was." Fujinami was trained to wrestle by Antonio Inoki, Karl Gotch, and Kotetsu Yamamoto. He debuted in the Japanese Wrestling
Tatsumi_Fujinami
French wrestler and actor (1946–1993)
1984 and submission losses in Japan to Strong Kobayashi in 1972 and Antonio Inoki in 1986. He also had sixty-minute time-limit draws with two of the three
André_the_Giant
List of the largest attendances in the history of professional wrestling
(October 10, 2022). "October 10, 2022 Observer Newsletter: Death of Antonio Inoki". Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online. Wrestling Observer. Archived
List of professional wrestling attendance records
List_of_professional_wrestling_attendance_records
sport. Muhammad Ali vs. Antonio Inoki took place in Japan between American boxer Muhammad Ali and Japanese wrestler Antonio Inoki in 1976. The classic match-up
Mixed_martial_arts_in_Japan
All Elite Wrestling pay-per-view event
was a tribute show in honor of New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) founder Antonio Inoki; it took place on the one-year anniversary of his death. Fourteen matches
WrestleDream_(2023)
Belgian professional wrestler, amateur wrestling, and coach (1924–2007)
development of strong style, alongside New Japan Pro-Wrestling founder Antonio Inoki and fellow trainer Billy Robinson. Gotch represented Belgium at the
Karl_Gotch
Professional wrestling promotion
star Katsuyori Shibata) and the future Rusher Kimura (Masao Kimura). Antonio Inoki, who was coming back from a long excursion to the United States, chose
Tokyo_Pro_Wrestling
Full-contact combat sport
modern MMA was the 1976 Ali vs. Inoki exhibition bout, fought between boxer Muhammad Ali and wrestler Antonio Inoki in Japan, where it later inspired
Mixed_martial_arts
Japanese professional wrestler and MMA fighter (born 1970)
Japan owner and Fujita's trainer Antonio Inoki intervened and stopped it. In a bid to keep Fujita in New Japan, Inoki sent him abroad to train for MMA
Kazuyuki_Fujita
Political party in Japan
Councillors Kota Matsuda, formerly of the now-defunct Your Party and Antonio Inoki, formerly of the Party for Future Generations. Wikimedia Commons has
Assembly_to_Energize_Japan
All Elite Wrestling livestreaming event
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) since 2023. The event is held in honor of Antonio Inoki, the founder of AEW's Japanese partner promotion New Japan Pro-Wrestling
WrestleDream_(2026)
American professional wrestler (born 1949)
had his first high-profile title match in Japan, defending against Antonio Inoki. He also won a series of rematches against Graham, including an April
Bob_Backlund
Italian rapper (born 1979)
the stage name also derives from Antonio Inoki, a well-known Japanese wrestler. 2001 – 5º Dan 2005 – Fabiano detto Inoki 2007 – Nobiltà di strada 2014 –
Inoki_(rapper)
2023 New Japan Pro-Wrestling event
Wrestle Kingdom name. The event was held in honor of the NJPW founder Antonio Inoki, who died on October 1, 2022. In the main event of night 1, Kazuchika
Wrestle_Kingdom_17
Hybrid wrestling style
catch wrestling to a generation of Japanese professionals, including Antonio Inoki, Akira Maeda, Tatsumi Fujinami, Satoru Sayama and Yoshiaki Fujiwara
Catch_wrestling
Korean-Japanese professional wrestler and sumo wrestler (1924–1963)
first ethnic Korean inductee and the third puroresu inductee (after Antonio Inoki and Tatsumi Fujinami). Kim Sin-rak was born on November 14, 1924, in
Rikidōzan
American professional wrestler and trainer (1941–2026)
1969, wrestling Giant Baba and Antonio Inoki to consecutive sixty-minute draws. Funk's December 2, 1969, match with Inoki in particular was regarded as
Dory_Funk_Jr.
Japanese professional wrestler (born 1962)
NEW feud, in which he aligned himself with Antonio Inoki and his group, teaming with the likes of Inoki, Seiji Sakaguchi, Yoshiaki Fujiwara, and Kantaro
Keiji_Muto
American professional wrestler (1964–2007)
Wrestling (WCW) under his real name Brian Adams. Trained in Japan by Antonio Inoki, he was a two-time WCW World Tag Team Champion, a one-time WWF Tag Team
Brian_Adams_(wrestler)
League Tournament (1983) MSG Tag League Tournament (1982, 1983) – with Antonio Inoki NJPW Trophy (1985) Greatest 18 Club inductee Professional Wrestling
Hulk Hogan's championships and accomplishments
Hulk_Hogan's_championships_and_accomplishments
American boxer (1953–2021)
in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), including losing by submission to Antonio Inoki. In 1986 Spinks earned his last championship opportunity, fighting Dwight
Leon_Spinks
American professional wrestler (1953–2025)
defeating Antonio Inoki by knockout, becoming the first holder of the original version of the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. Hogan also teamed with Inoki to
Hulk_Hogan
American boxer and activist (1942–2016)
Ali vs. Antonio Inoki fight the same year played an important role in the history of mixed martial arts. In Japan, the match inspired Inoki's students
Muhammad_Ali
1984 World Wrestling Federation event
WWF World Martial Arts Heavyweight Champion Antonio Inoki defended his title against Charlie Fulton. Inoki defeated Fulton by pinfall following a enzuigiri
The_Brawl_to_End_It_All
Japanese professional wrestler
youth). Primarily trained under New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) founder Antonio Inoki and his mentor Karl Gotch, Sayama made his professional wrestling debut
Satoru_Sayama
Japanese professional wrestling promotion
based in Japan, the IWA title. The JWA's top stars, Giant Baba and Antonio Inoki left to form their own promotions (All Japan Pro Wrestling and New Japan
Japan_Pro_Wrestling_Alliance
WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony
DiBiase". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved February 9, 2010. "Antonio Inoki". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved February 15, 2010. "Wendi
WWE_Hall_of_Fame_(2010)
American professional wrestler (born 1949)
would win the NWF World Title from Antonio Inoki on February 8, 1980, one of the only two wrestlers to dethrone Inoki during his seven-year reign. From
Stan_Hansen
American professional wrestler (born 1949)
Slamboree '95: A Legends' Reunion. On April 29, 1995, Flair wrestled Antonio Inoki in front of 190,000 spectators in Pyongyang, North Korea at the May
Ric_Flair
American professional wrestler (born 1963)
Hogan during WWF's tours in Japan, both times facing Japanese legends Antonio Inoki and Tatsumi Fujinami. These matches were among the last matches Samula
Samu_(wrestler)
Croatian-Canadian strongman, photomontage artist and wrestler
notorious match against Antonio Inoki during which Barichievich inexplicably began no-selling Inoki's attacks and then stiffing Inoki; Inoki responded by shooting
Great_Antonio
Pakistani professional wrestler (1930–1987)
were Haji Afzal (1963), George Gordienko (1967), Anton Geesink (1968), Antonio Inoki (1976) and Halal Mahdame (1964). Pahalwan was initially trained in Lahore
Akram_Pahalwan
Japanese professional wrestler and judoka (born 1942)
- with Antonio Inoki (1 time) and Riki Choshu (1 time) NWA United National Championship (1 time) World Tag League (1971) - with Antonio Inoki World Tag
Seiji_Sakaguchi
Japanese professional wrestler (1938–1999)
(JWA) dojo along with Kanji "Antonio" Inoki, a Japanese emigrant whom Rikidōzan met during a trip to Brazil. Baba and Inoki debuted on the same show on
Giant_Baba
New Japan Pro-Wrestling championship (1972)
September 7, 1964. The title was successfully defended only once, by Antonio Inoki against Red Pimpernel on day 12 of New Golden Series on October 9, 1972
Real_World_Championship
Japanese professional wrestling championship
interpretation of the title's history according to Inoki Genome Federation (IGF) and its founder Antonio Inoki. Both promotions agreed on the title's history
IWGP Heavyweight Championship (IGF)
IWGP_Heavyweight_Championship_(IGF)
Japanese professional wrestler (1942–2018)
Pro Wrestling (AJPW) and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). He wrestled Antonio Inoki across Ganryujima island for over two hours in 1987. Saito was imprisoned
Masa_Saito
Pride FC MMA events in 2002
sport's history. The event had a big opening ceremony, which featured Antonio Inoki dropping into the stadium by parachute. He then joined Hélio Gracie
Pride_Shockwave
American professional wrestler (born 1983)
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Nikki_Bella
Day of the year
figure (born 1924) 2019 – Karel Gott, Czech singer (born 1939) 2022 – Antonio Inoki, Japanese professional wrestler and politician (born 1943) 2023 – Tim
October_1
Japanese wrestler, referee, and color commentator
student. After Rikidozan died, he became the "tsukebito" or trainee of Antonio Inoki. During January 1967, he along with Kantaro Hoshino were sent to the
Kotetsu_Yamamoto
American professional wrestler (1964–1987)
Bart, Konga The Barbarian and The Cuban Assassin against the likes of Antonio Inoki, Tatsumi Fujinami, Osamu Kido and Yoshiaki Fujiwara. However, he also
Mike_Von_Erich
Canadian professional wrestler (1932 – 1988)
with Seiji Sakaguchi and Antonio Inoki. His biggest victory was win over Japanese legend Antonio Inoki by disqualification. Inoki got his revenge by defeating
Dave_McKigney
Honor in professional wrestling
2022, New Japan Pro-Wrestling held a ten-bell salute for its founder Antonio Inoki who passed away on October 1. The 2001 video game Legends of Wrestling
Ten-bell_salute
American professional wrestler (born 1985)
Billy Watson 1970s Abdullah The Butcher Akira Maeda André the Giant Antonio Inoki Baron von Raschke Big Daddy Billy Robinson Carlos Colón Dory Funk Jr
Jey_Uso
original on March 2, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2023. "Antonio Pena Memorial Show 2007". AAA Antonio Pena Memorial Cards. ProWrestlingHistory.com. Association
List of professional wrestling memorial shows
List_of_professional_wrestling_memorial_shows
Soviet and Russian freestyle wrestler
In 1989, Zangiev, along with several other amateurs, were invited by Antonio Inoki to train in his dojo and wrestle professionally in his promotion, New
Victor_Zangiev
WrestleDream The event is a memorial show held in tribute to NJPW founder Antonio Inoki. Former Wrestle Dynasty Features direct competition between wrestlers
List of All Elite Wrestling pay-per-view events
List_of_All_Elite_Wrestling_pay-per-view_events
American mixed martial artist (born 1965)
1998, Frye won the Antonio Final Opponent tournament and earned the right to wrestle NJPW founder and wrestling legend Antonio Inoki in his retirement
Don_Frye
American professional wrestling event
the telecast of Muhammad Ali vs. Antonio Inoki fight from Tokyo, Japan. In January 2019 the match between Antonio Inoki and Larry Sharpe was uploaded to
Showdown_at_Shea
Professional wrestling stable
Billy Watson 1970s Abdullah The Butcher Akira Maeda André the Giant Antonio Inoki Baron von Raschke Big Daddy Billy Robinson Carlos Colón Dory Funk Jr
Death_Riders
American professional wrestler (1916–2002)
Writing, Fighting and Other Stuff. Gross, Josh (June 21, 2016). Ali vs Inoki: The Forgotten Fight That Inspired Mixed Martial Arts and Launched Sports
Lou_Thesz
Canadian professional wrestler
wrestler Tiger Jeet Singh. Hans trained to be a professional wrestler by Antonio Inoki in the New Japan Pro-Wrestling Dojo and under Ron Hutchison and Sweet
Tiger_Ali_Singh
accordingly. National Wrestling Alliance: World Wrestling Federation (WWF) † Antonio Inoki November 30, 1979 Toukon Series Tokushima, Japan — 6 — WWE acknowledges
List_of_WWE_Champions
American professional wrestler (1928–2001)
Wahoo McDaniel, Fritz von Erich, Bruno Sammartino, Johnny Powers, Antonio Inoki, Jack Brisco, and Jerry Brisco. He alternated between being a villain
Johnny_Valentine
has also created a mass of other cultural icons in Japan including: Antonio Inoki, Giant Baba, Jyushin "Thunder" Liger, Tiger Mask, Keiji Mutoh/The Great
Professional wrestling in Japan
Professional_wrestling_in_Japan
Professional wrestling tag team tournament
the belts, so competed with different partners. The winning team of Antonio Inoki and Yoshiaki Fujiwara never received a match for the titles (likely
World_Tag_League_(NJPW)
Japanese professional wrestler (born 1963)
NJPW's second Tokyo Dome show, teaming with Shinya Hashimoto against Antonio Inoki and Seiji Sakaguchi, on April 27 he won the IWGP Tag Team Championship
Masahiro_Chono
1994 New Japan Pro-Wrestling event
IWGP Heavyweight Championship for the second time. In the main event, Antonio Inoki defeated The Great Muta. The opening match of the event took place between
Wrestling_Dontaku_1994
Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter
via technical submission due to a triangle choke and then fought for Antonio Inoki's UFO organization, scoring his first MMA KO victory against Sanae Kikuta
Antônio_Rodrigo_Nogueira
Iranian-American professional wrestler and actor (1942–2023)
Texas Outlaw. He wrestled in Japan against the likes of Steve Day and Antonio Inoki in 1978. In 1979, Vaziri debuted in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF)
The_Iron_Sheik
American professional wrestler (born 1983)
Von Erich Kerry Von Erich Kevin Von Erich Mike Von Erich 2010s 2010 Antonio Inoki Gorgeous George Maurice Vachon Stu Hart Ted DiBiase Wendi Richter Celebrity
Brie_Bella
American professional wrestler (1926–2003)
(AJPW). He then jumped a year later to Antonio Inoki's New Japan Pro-Wrestling, but had a falling out with Inoki due to having to leave a Japanese tour
The_Sheik_(wrestler)
American professional wrestler (1961–2007)
"Summer Big Fight Series" events in 1987, Bigelow repeatedly faced Antonio Inoki in a series of matches, including unsuccessfully challenging him for
Bam_Bam_Bigelow
Japanese-South Korean professional wrestler (born 1951)
Choshu was joined by Masa Saito, to provide a more senior rival for Antonio Inoki, along with Kuniaki Kobayashi and Gran Hamada, who would feud with Tiger
Riki_Choshu
List of pay-per-views produced by New Japan Pro-Wrestling
New Year Dash!! 2020". FITE TV. Retrieved January 6, 2020. "NJPW set for Inoki memorial event in Shanghai!". New Japan Pro-Wrestling. September 17, 2024
List_of_major_NJPW_events
American professional wrestler (1946–1996)
Riki Choshu and Yoshiaki Yatsu, Seiji Sakaguchi and Kengo Kimura and Antonio Inoki and Tatsumi Fujinami. In 1982, Murdoch returned for the MSG League 1982
Dick_Murdoch
American kickboxer and martial artist
the sixth round as part of a professional wrestling event in which Antonio Inoki fought Everett Eddy in what was said to be a wrestler/karate fighter
Benny_Urquidez
American professional wrestler (1929–1997)
death of Rikidōzan in 1963. He became a star due to his feuds with Antonio Inoki and Giant Baba, and his "Iron Claw" hold, which became one of the most
Fritz_Von_Erich
American professional wrestler and football player (1955–2018)
event. Vader challenged Antonio Inoki, who had already defeated Riki Choshu, and defeated the worn-down Inoki. The pro-Inoki audience rioted, resulting
Big_Van_Vader
American businessman (born 1982)
Billy Watson 1970s Abdullah The Butcher Akira Maeda André the Giant Antonio Inoki Baron von Raschke Big Daddy Billy Robinson Carlos Colón Dory Funk Jr
Tony_Khan
Dutch judoka and professional wrestler
Rings while Ruska was part of Antonio Inoki's New Japan Pro-Wrestling, but they mended it in September 1997, when Inoki visited Holland along with Naoya
Wim_Ruska
Japanese retired professional wrestler
before losing the title to Pegasus Kid in a rematch on August 19. At the Antonio Inoki 30th Anniversary Memorial Festival in Yokohama Arena event, Liger defeated
Jushin_Liger
Chilean professional wrestler (born 1993)
Escuela Villa Centinela until fourth grade in 2004, when she moved to San Antonio with her parents. She completed her primary education there at Escuela
Stephanie_Vaquer
Canadian professional wrestler and actor (1954–2015)
Blackjack Mulligan in a loss to Antonio Inoki and Riki Choshu. Over the following weeks, he faced opponents including Inoki, Choshu, Seiji Sakaguchi, Kantaro
Roddy_Piper
Canadian-American wrestler (1965–1999)
June 26. He returned to NJPW once more on September 30, 1990 at the Antonio Inoki 30th Anniversary Memorial Festival event in the Yokohama Arena, teaming
Owen_Hart
Japanese professional wrestling promotion
was founded on October 21, 1972 by Shohei "Giant" Baba after he and Antonio Inoki left the Japanese Wrestling Association to establish new promotions
All_Japan_Pro_Wrestling
Canadian professional wrestler (born 1957)
Hart faced opponents including Tatsumi Fujinami, Strong Kobayashi, and Antonio Inoki. He also competed in a series of six-man tag team matches, teaming with
Bret_Hart
Fighting kick performed against a downed opponent
between Antonio Inoki and Great Antonio, Inoki started to shoot on Great Antonio after Great Antonio refused to sell Inoki's offence. Inoki used a takedown
Soccer_kick
Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter and karateka (born 1978)
under the management of legendary professional wrestler and MMA pioneer Antonio Inoki in Japan. On 2 May 2003, he defeated Kengo Watanabe by decision in his
Lyoto_Machida
American professional wrestling promoter (born 1945)
syndication. The younger McMahon was also behind the Muhammad Ali versus Antonio Inoki match of 1976. On February 21, 1980, McMahon officially founded Titan
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