Inoki, la tv ei manga –
Antonio Inoki also became famous in Italy thanks to programs such as
“Catch the Catch”
broadcast by Euro Tv e
“Superstars of wrestling” e “WWF Superstars”
broadcast on Italia 1 with the commentary Dan Peterson. Inoki has also often appeared in anime and manga, ne
“The Tiger Man”
appears in a supporting role in the first season and as a co-star in the second series.
Born in Yokohama, Inoki moved as a student to Brazil, where he met a well-known Japanese entrepreneur who convinced the young boy to become a professional wrestler at the age of 17. Inoki, famous for his statuesque physique and extraordinarily long chin, along with other Japanese wrestler, Shohei ‘Giant’ Baba, is considered the architect of modern wrestling success. He officially retired from the ring in 1988, the following year he was elected to Parliament from the ranks of the ‘Sport and Peace’ party.
Inoki distinguished himself for his intense diplomatic activity, first in Iraq in 1990 for the release of Japanese hostages at the beginning of the Gulf War, and then over the years in North Korea, for dealing with the Pyongyang regime, via channels unofficial, the issue of Japanese hostages. In July 2020, the first signs of no more iron health forced him to admit heart problems.
