Kintamayama 46,751 Posted July 30 (edited) Triple Takasago beya promotion: Asanoyama Asahakuryuu (Mongolian) - 1st time Asasuiryuu (Ishizaki) - 1st time Non - Takasago: Kyokukaiyuu (Mongolian) - 1st time Nishinoryuu - 1st time Edited July 30 by Kintamayama 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yarimotsu 628 Posted July 30 I wonder which head-to-head will be more insightful: East (White) Dragon vs West Dragon or Morning White Dragon vs East White Dragon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 46,751 Posted July 30 45 minutes ago, Jakusotsu said: Asa Sue? A boy named Sue, yes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 41,568 Posted July 30 3 dragons and a hero to slay them, also morning, morning sun ocean hero vs. white morning dragon is the new Mongolian rivalry. West dragon vs. jade green morning dragon the Japanese pair. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 46,751 Posted July 30 (edited) 11 hours ago, Kintamayama said: Also going up: Nishinoryuu. His father, Shimomura Shigekazu, who runs the chanko restaurant "Nishinoryu" in Osaka, was former Maegashira Tsunenoyama (active 1980-1993) who used the shikona Nishinoryu before changing it to Tsunenoyama.. This is the 14th father-son sekitori pair in history. Nishinoryuu smiled and said, "My father made it to Juryo when he was 25. I wanted to be promoted earlier than that, so even though I'm turning 25 next month, I'm glad I made it in time. I want to surpass my father's ranking," he said, vowing to surpass his father, whose highest rank was East Maegashira 12. In fact, he has been entrusted with a "memento" from the late Misawa Mitsuharu, founder of the professional wrestling organization Noah. Misawa, Fujigane Oyakata (former komusubi Daizen), and his father Shigekazu were close friends. During his lifetime, Misawa donated a kesho-mawashi bearing the name of the Noah organization to the then Oyakata Fujigane. At the time, he told the Oyakata, "Please give it to his son when he becomes a sekitori in the future." True to his wish, the kesho-mawashi is said to be at Nishinoryuu's parents' home, awaiting the day it will once again be in the spotlight. Perhaps feeling a sense of awe, he said, "I don't know if I'll wear it yet, but I do remember meeting Misawa when I was little. I don't know anything about baseball, but I love professional wrestling. Of course, I'm a Noah fan." Nishinoryuu began sumo midway through his second year of junior high school. Misawa had high hopes for Nishinoryuu's performance on the dohyo, even though he was still undecided about whether he would even start sumo, let alone become a sumo wrestler. Carrying on the legacy of Misawa, who fought countless memorable matches in the ring, the Osaka-born new Juryo rikishi, known for his spirited sumo, is sure to liven up the Aki Basho. "Where's the flag?" pose: Edited July 30 by Kintamayama 7 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Koorifuu 1,099 Posted July 30 NOAH is a shadow of its former self, even if it still exists. They'll appreciate the exposure, regardless of how little it is. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gurowake 4,136 Posted July 30 My first Google search for "Asasuiryu" was redirected to a search for "Asashoryu". On the second time I did the search from a fresh home page, it actually believed that I was actually looking for what I typed and only suggested Asashoryu as what I maybe might have meant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 46,751 Posted July 30 (edited) 11 hours ago, Kintamayama said: Triple Takasago beya promotion: Asanoyama Asahakuryuu (Mongolian) - 1st time Asasuiryuu (Ishizaki) - 1st time The famous ""Where's the flag?" pose. Asasuiryuu, Takasago Oyakata and Asahakuryuu. Edited July 30 by Kintamayama 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 922 Posted July 30 11 hours ago, Yarimotsu said: I wonder which head-to-head will be more insightful: East (White) Dragon vs West Dragon or Morning White Dragon vs East White Dragon. A typical day at the heya: 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 922 Posted July 30 12 hours ago, Kintamayama said: Asanoyama - 3rd time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Koorifuu 1,099 Posted July 30 9 minutes ago, Bunbukuchagama said: A typical day at the heya: I wonder who Asaaoryu is - and it's even got an impersonator. (What game is this? Please let me know. ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 922 Posted July 30 Just now, Koorifuu said: (What game is this? Please let me know. ) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wakawakawaka 210 Posted July 31 (edited) Lol. Could that game have possibly influenced this band? Nah... probably coincidence https://www.metal-archives.com/albums/Twilight_Force/Heroes_of_Mighty_Magic/586439 Edited July 31 by Wakawakawaka Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sue 535 Posted July 31 On 30/07/2025 at 05:06, Jakusotsu said: Asa Sue? No, I'm definitely not a morning person. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Koorifuu 1,099 Posted July 31 2 hours ago, Sue said: No, I'm definitely not a morning person. How about Toseiryu? A true dragon named Sue! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I am the Yokozuna 218 Posted August 2 It feels like Kitanowaka got the short end of the stick with the bout scheduling compared to Nishinoyu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reonito 1,747 Posted August 2 12 hours ago, I am the Yokozuna said: It feels like Kitanowaka got the short end of the stick with the bout scheduling compared to Nishinoyu His schedule was a little harder, but he got to control his destiny in the final bout, and if he was ready for juryo, he really ought to have been able to beat a struggling Daiamami (or Ms10 Kamito, for that matter). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Koorifuu 1,099 Posted August 2 Yeah, Kitanowaka had it tougher than Nishinoryu, but he really should've beaten Daiamami in his current state. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
