Yokozuna was one of the best big men in WWE during the 1990s, but as his weight got out of control, it led to an early end of such a successful life.

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japan Sumo Association officially approved Mongolian wrestler Hoshoryu's promotion to yokozuna, the sport's highest rank, at an extraordinary board meeting Wednesday.

WCW gave fans some truly fantastic programming ... The Undertaker lacked quality storylines that he could work with, but his ...

In a dramatic come-from-behind victory, ozeki Hoshoryu clinched his second championship on Jan. 26, virtually ensuring his promotion to yokozuna. The 25-year-old forced out fellow ozeki Kotozakura ...

Making his NWA/WCW debut in January 1987 ... On July 4, “The All-American” Lex Luger answered a challenge from Yokozuna and slammed the then-WWE Champion on the deck of the USS Intrepid.

Earlier during the tournament, sumo's lone yokozuna, the injury-plagued Terunofuji, announced his retirement.

Less than two weeks after the sole yokozuna retired from the sport, the Japan Sumo Association on Jan. 29 filled the void by promoting Hoshoryu, 25, to be the 74th yokozuna. The JSA decision came ...