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My Take
Antonio Inoki was larger than wrestling itself, and that's why he fascinates me. He didn't just found New Japan Pro-Wrestling and run it for over three decades; he treated the ring as a stage for spectacle, diplomacy, and pure force of will. The man wrestled Muhammad Ali, won a seat in Japan's parliament, and flew into conflict zones to free hostages. Some of it was theater, some of it was genuine courage, and I think Inoki blurred that line on purpose. His passing in 2022 closed a singular chapter. To me he embodied fighting spirit as a complete philosophy of life.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Antonio Inoki
- Name (Japanese)
- アントニオ猪木
- Reading
- あんとにお猪木
- Born
- February 20, 1943 – October 1, 2022
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Goat
- Origin
- Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 191 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- politician / professional wrestler / writer / actor / martial artist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- WWE Hall of Fame
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
- The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon
- Order of Friendship, 1st class
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Antonio Inoki born?
February 20, 1943 – October 1, 2022.
Where is Antonio Inoki from?
Antonio Inoki is from Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
What does Antonio Inoki do?
Antonio Inoki works as politician, professional wrestler, writer, actor, martial artist.
How tall is Antonio Inoki?
Antonio Inoki is 191 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.