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Re: [sumo] [spoiler] Akebono vs Big Show



On Apr 4, 2005 1:37 PM, John McTague <tableslam17@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Does Akebono have a contract with K-1? Was he
> pay-per-play or did he get 1 year? It seems if the
> storyline follows suit, Big Show and Akebono will be
> tag team partners or "good pals" in the foreseeable
> future. This leads me to believe that Akebono has new,
> regular gig in WWE.

All things I've heard points to this only being a one-time gig for
Akebono.  I haven't heard any American fans that are impressed by
Akebono at all.  Typical comment for the BBS I follow: "Um... Akebono
has rolls in his rolls... eeeuuuwah... It looks like he has labia
sticking out of his... um... what do you call that thing he's
wearing?"

I believe this was just a one-time gig thrown in to pop Japanese
interest in Wrestlemania.  To that end, and to that end only,
Akebono's appearance was a success.

  - Joe
[EndPost by Joe Petrow <joepetrow@gmail.com>]