Konishiki reveals his early trials, like having a knife pulled on him, and tribulations as a "foreigner" of dojo life, as well as the joys of his newfound celebrity status as a rapidly rising star through sumo ranks by being the first non-Japanese-born wrestler to reach Ozeki, the second highest rank in the sport.
Konishiki also shares how shattering it was being misquoted in the New York Times, which he believes cost him the opportunity at becoming the first foreign-born, Grand Champion aka "yokozuna", sumo's ultimate rank.
The family sacrifices made, overtures from pro wrestling, his future entertainment ambitions, his personalized guided sumo tours and his advice for up & coming sumo wrestlers.
Enjoy this episode featuring a very entertaining & "media savvy" sumo superstar.
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