>>8714422I don't think so, brother. In terms of importance and familiarity, Antonio Inoki eclipsed Rikidozan. Pic related.
Inoki's accomplishments exceed the wrestling business where he was already one of the greatest wrestlers in Japan. He made it in politics (was a Diet member), humanitarianisms (missions in Iraq, Afghanistan, North Korea, even feeding the homeless in Japan), sports (opening sports centers and gyms/dojos in Japan and outside Japan), entertainment (was everywhere in Japanese media and showbiz like variety shows, CMs, movies, music videos). He even opened a talent agency months before his passing.
