Yokozuna

On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Yokozuna, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Rodney Agatupu Anoaʻi was born in San Francisco, California on October 2, 1966.

He died on October 23, 2000 at the age of 34.

Yokozuna is a 2-time World Champion, and has won a total of 4 championships in major promotions during his career. He is also a 1-time Royal Rumble winner.

Yokozuna was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2012.

Profile Info

• Real NameRodney Agatupu Anoaʻi
• GenderMale
• Born October 2, 1966
• Died October 23, 2000 (aged 34)
• NationalityUnited States
• Birth PlaceSan Francisco, California
• Billed From
  • Land of the Rising Sun (October 12, 1992 - October 23, 2000)
  • Polynesia (February 22, 1988 - October 11, 1992)
• Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
• Weight
  • 700 lbs (318 kg) (April 28, 1999 - October 17, 2000)
  • 550 lbs (249 kg) (January 1, 1997 - May 31, 1998)
  • 660 lbs (299 kg) (January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996)
  • 641 lbs (291 kg) (April 2, 1995 - December 31, 1995)
  • 568 lbs (258 kg) (August 30, 1993 - April 1, 1995)
  • 550 lbs (249 kg) (June 13, 1993 - August 29, 1993)
  • 505 lbs (229 kg) (October 31, 1992 - June 12, 1993)

Career History

• Ring Names & Gimmicks

  • Yokozuna (October 12, 1992 - October 17, 2000)
  • Great Kokina (February 22, 1988 - October 11, 1992)
  • Kokina (February 23, 1986 - December 20, 1991)
  • Kokina Maximus (August 26, 1989 - April 8, 1990)
  • Kokina The Samoan (August 12, 1987 - October 30, 1988)
  • Giant Kokina (February 15, 1988 - February 15, 1988)
  • The Great Kokina (January 1, 1985 - February 22, 1986)

• Roles

  • Wrestler (January 1, 1985 - October 17, 2000)

• Promotions History

  Promotion	from	to
  PromotionINDY	May 28, 1998	October 17, 2000
  PromotionWWF	September 26, 1992	May 31, 1998
  PromotionUSWA	June 18, 1993	August 23, 1993
  PromotionNJPWBrand Heavyweight	June 26, 1988	September 23, 1992
  PromotionUWA	February 11, 1990	August 23, 1992
  PromotionAWA	August 26, 1989	April 8, 1990
  PromotionCWF TN	September 28, 1988	February 17, 1989
  PromotionCWA AUSTRIA	December 17, 1988	December 17, 1988
  PromotionUWF	August 12, 1987	August 12, 1987
  PromotionTASW	February 23, 1986	February 23, 1986

• Images History

  

  Jul 1995

  

  Aug 1993

  

  Oct 1992

  

  Aug 1988

  

  Jan 1985

• Face / Heel Turns

  Alignment	Details	from	to
  Heel	Wrestled on the indies primarily as a heel	June 1, 1998	October 17, 2000
  Face	After leaving Camp Cornette, he began an "American patriot" gimmick, fighting off Cornette's wrestlers	February 18, 1996	May 31, 1998
  Heel		August 26, 1989	February 17, 1996

• Card Positions

  Status	Details	from	to
  WWE Inactive	Weight gain issues	November 18, 1996	May 31, 1998
  WWE Mid Card		April 2, 1995	November 17, 1996
  WWE Inactive	Hiatus/weight gain	November 24, 1994	April 1, 1995
  WWE Mid Card		June 11, 1994	November 23, 1994
  WWE Upper Card		January 24, 1993	June 10, 1994
  WWE Mid Card		October 31, 1992	January 23, 1993
  WWE Inactive	WWF contract signing/TV tapings	September 26, 1992	October 30, 1992
  NJPW Mid Card		March 2, 1992	September 23, 1992
  NJPW Inactive	UWA run	October 19, 1991	March 1, 1992
  NJPW Mid Card		April 15, 1991	October 18, 1991
  NJPW Inactive	UWA run	September 15, 1990	April 14, 1991
  NJPW Mid Card		July 19, 1990	September 14, 1990
  NJPW Inactive	AWA/UWA run	February 1, 1990	July 18, 1990
  NJPW Mid Card		June 16, 1989	January 31, 1990
  NJPW Inactive	Various territories	September 22, 1988	June 15, 1989
  NJPW Mid Card		August 26, 1988	September 21, 1988

• Finishers

  • Banzai Drop - Jumping Seated Corner Senton (October 12, 1992 - October 17, 2000)

• Theme Songs

  • Theme Song"Sumo" by Jim Johnston - Single (October 12, 1992 - November 17, 1996)
  • Theme Song"The Delivery" by Jerry Fielding - Single (June 26, 1988 - September 23, 1992)

Titles & Accomplishments

• Career Awards

• • WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2012)

• World Wrestling Entertainment

  • x2 WWF Championship
  • x2 WWF Tag Team Championship (with Owen Hart)
  • WWF Royal Rumble (1993)

• Universal Wrestling Association

  • 1 UWA World Trios Championship (with Fatu & Samoan Savage)

• Other Accomplishments

  • PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year (1993)
  • 15° in the PWI 500 (1993)
  • 145° in the PWI Years Top 500 (2003)

Teams & Relations

• Tag Teams & Stables

  • Camp Cornette - Jim Cornette, Owen Hart, The British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith, Tom Prichard / Bodydonna Zip, Jimmy Del Ray, Mantaur / Bruiser Mastino (April 2, 1995 - January 29, 1996)
  • Yokozuna & Owen Hart - Owen Hart (April 2, 1995 - September 25, 1995)
  • Samoan SWAT Team - Samu (July 19, 1990 - September 23, 1992)
  • Hawaiian Beasts - Rikishi, Tonga Kid / Samoan Savage / Tama (April 7, 1991 - May 31, 1991)

• Managers

  • Mr. Fuji (October 31, 1992 - April 8, 1996)
  • Jim Cornette (August 30, 1993 - January 29, 1996)
  • Afa (September 26, 1992 - September 26, 1992)
  • Adnan Al-Kaissie (August 26, 1989 - April 8, 1990)

• Family

  • Afa, Sika - Uncles
  • Lia Maivia, Peter Maivia - Grand uncle and aunt
  • Manu / Afa Jr., Rikishi, Rocky Johnson, Roman Reigns, Rosey, Samu, The Rock / Dwayne Johnson, Umaga, Tonga Kid / Samoan Savage / Tama, Black Pearl - Cousins
  • Ava, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, Lance Anoa'i, Zilla Fatu, L.A. Smooth / Alofa - Nephews

Yokozuna Games Appearances (18)

WWE Main Series (6/26)

WWE 2K26

WWE 2K25

WWE 2K24

WWE 2K23

WWE 2K22

WWE 2K14

Other Games (12)

Battlegrounds

Universe

Mayhem

Champions

SuperCard

WWE WrestleFest

LOWM

WrestleMania Arcade Game

WWF RAW

Rage In The Cage

King of the Ring

Royal Rumble 1993