Yokozuna
Yokozuna was an American professional wrestler, actor and amateur wrestler (1966–2000). He was born in San Francisco and died in Liverpool.
Also recorded as Rodney Anoa'i
Yokozuna

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- Full name
- Rodney Agatupu Anoaʻi.
- Born
- 1966. · San Francisco.
- Died
- 2000. · Liverpool.
- Nationality
- United States.
- Occupation
- professional wrestler, actor and amateur wrestler.
- Honours
- WWE Hall of Fame.
- Languages
- English and Samoan.
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Yokozuna was an American professional wrestler, actor and amateur wrestler (1966–2000). He was born in San Francisco and died in Liverpool.
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Identity and origins
Identity and origins
Yokozuna was recorded at birth as Rodney Agatupu Anoaʻi. The authorities additionally record the heading Rodney Anoa'i. His recorded languages were English and Samoan. He was the child of Afoa Anoaʻi. Other recorded relations include Afa Anoa'i, Sika Anoaʻi and Reno Anoaʻi.

WWE Hall of Fame 2012 - Yokozuna
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Life and career
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Life and career
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1966
Yokozuna born at San Francisco.
2000
Yokozuna died at Liverpool.
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San Francisco.
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Liverpool.
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scholarly publication
- yokozuna, n, Oxford English Dictionary, 2023
Scholarly · Crossref registry · 2023
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q314633: Yokozuna
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