Inoki
Antonio Inoki, also known simply as Inoki, was a Japanese professional wrestler, promoter, and politician whose career helped shape modern professional wrestling in Japan. He co-founded New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) in 1972 and built it into one of the world's leading wrestling promotions, renowned for blending sport and spectacle. His in-ring persona and his pursuit of a more athletic, martial arts-inspired style influenced generations of wrestlers.
One notable moment was the 1976 exhibition match with boxing legend Muhammad Ali in Tokyo, which drew
In 2008 he established Inoki Genome Federation (IGF), a promotion focusing on martial arts-inspired competition and