Washuyama

I guess that makes Kiribayama is a shoo-in for the yusho

Kisenosato and Kasugao, I believe...

I bet George Strait could put some lyrics to the music at the start of the video.

Dangerous phrase to use when it comes to banzuke guessing.

BINGO... They are the ONLY rikishi to have faced Hakuho more than once and be undefeated against him!

Found this and thought it was interesting: Towanoyama and Kimenryu hold a distinction that only they can claim. What is it?

I've said it before - Sumo isn't fair. Sumo is sumo. Rank has it's privileges and, for Yokozuna, that's not ever going to change. Hakuho could continue missing 3 basho a year until the NSK mandatory retirement age of 65 if he wished as long as he wins 12 or more every now and then.

Very true, but it would have been 3 Ks, but in this day and age, I didn't want to offend anyone.

I think this was on the occasion of his deshi being promoted to Juryo. I recognize Adachi/Zaonishiki on the left and Konuma on the right.

I remember that vividly. My 1st ever trip to the KK was on nakabi (the only day Kaiketsu lost that basho.)

At least one that I can think of. Mienoumi lost/regained Ozeki-hood prior to his tsuna.

I still have mine. About 95% of issues from '74' - '05 and probably 5 total from '07-'10.

1983, I believe.

I started watching one video on this channel (don't remember which one). It started with The video and graphics from NattoSumo's channel and the commentary from Chris Gould's.. I usually enjoy seeing new sumo content, but this just seems to be someone mashing bits and pieces from others work and calling it his own.

Given your hypothetical situation, I think Asa would still have the skills and strength to compete at the joi level, barring injury, possibly even Ozeki level. I don't think he could make it all the way back to the top, but it would be entertaining to watch, especially if he fought with the tenacity and fierceness he did on his way up the first time.