Re: Re: Nickname for Wakanosato

["Josh Reyer" <Reyer@benchsumo.zzn.com>]

I've always thought Kintaro's reference of "Naruto Strongman" fit 
rather well.

Ozumo magazine has on occasion referred to him as "Popeye II", since 
his Oyakata's nickname used to be "Popeye", and they both have those 
Popeye-like huge forearms.

Construction vehicles may impart that aspect of Wakanosato's sumo 
where he can throw an opponent from almost any position.  So you 
could have "Earthmover" or "Bulldozer".

One thing about Wakanosato is that he's a rather gentle fellow.  
Former L.A. Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda gave pitcher Orel Hershiser 
the nickname "Bulldog" in order to fire up his competitive spirit.  
Maybe that would work for Wakanosato as well.

Those of us born in Showa 51 (1976) were born in the year of the 
Dragon.  Maybe they could play off that.  Dragons are supposed to be 
smart, noble, and dangerous.  "Ryuu" and "tatsu" are the Japanese 
words for dragon, and get a lot of use in shikona, so they could go 
with the English version: doragon.  Maybe "Naruto Doragon" or "Yangu 
Doragon".

Josh Reyer



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