A Petition to Get Deuce Rachal into Sumo in Japan

THE DEUCE PETITION

Consider this a petition to get Deuce Rachal into Sumo in Japan. He would be a perfect representative for the sport. He is big. He is personable. He is daring. He can throw large humans. I assume he can consume vast quantities of the famous Sumo Stew, Chanko Nabe.

If a resume is necessary for the Japanese Sumo Association, I present the following:

This would be perfect for the Deuce, as it would allow him to go on the loose about 90 times per year, and that doesn't include exhibitions. And why not Luke Luffman in a couple of years? There have been 186 athletes wrestle Sumo in Japan who were not born in that country. 

THE NOVEMBER BASHO

The final Basho of the year has just started. You can see all the bouts from day one here. They've already uploaded day two here. I have also produced a video based upon a match from day one that caught my eye. 

In this match, you will see some incredible athleticism, as one of the Sumo, Endo, twists his body in the air to avoid hitting the ground before his opponent stepped out. If there was a mat involved, I would call this a supreme example of "mat awareness." Additionally, the match is ridiculous for its ferocity and the fact that the wrestlers knocked the Gyoji or referee down. 

The match went to instant replay, as there was some question as to which Sumo stepped out or touched the ground inside or outside the circle (with anything but his feet) first. The referee on the mat made a call as to the winner. Instant replay said there was no winner. 

I think they got the call wrong.