Age, Biography and Wiki
Takeshi Rikio (Takeshi Inoue) was born on 20 December, 1972 in Sakurai, Nara, Japan, is a Japanese wrestler. Discover Takeshi Rikio's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 51 years old?
| Popular As |
Takeshi Inoue |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
51 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
20 December 1972 |
| Birthday |
20 December |
| Birthplace |
Sakurai, Nara, Japan |
| Nationality |
Japan
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He is a member of famous wrestler with the age 51 years old group.
Takeshi Rikio Height, Weight & Measurements
At 51 years old, Takeshi Rikio height is 1.91 m and Weight 125 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.91 m |
| Weight |
125 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Takeshi Rikio Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Takeshi Rikio worth at the age of 51 years old? Takeshi Rikio’s income source is mostly from being a successful wrestler. He is from Japan. We have estimated Takeshi Rikio's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
wrestler |
Takeshi Rikio Social Network
Timeline
Takeshi Inoue (born December 20, 1972) known by his stage name Takeshi Rikiō (力皇猛), is a Japanese retired professional wrestler, who worked for Pro Wrestling Noah.
He is also a former sumo wrestler.
He made his sumo debut in March 1988, after leaving junior high school.
He joined at the same time as future Yokozuna Takanohana and Wakanohana.
He initially trained at the same stable as these two, Futagoyama-beya, but when former Yokozuna Takanosato branched off to set up Naruto-beya in March 1989, Inoue was one of the young recruits to follow him to the new stable.
He also changed his shikona, or fighting name, from Futagozakura to Rikio.
In July 1993 he was promoted to the second highest jūryō division, becoming the first wrestler from Naruto stable to reach elite sekitori status.
He was demoted from that division after just one tournament, but returned to jūryō in May 1994 and was promoted to the top makuuchi division in July 1996 after winning his second jūryō yūshō, or tournament championship.
In September 1997 he was promoted to his highest rank of maegashira 4, but he did not take part in the tournament.
This was initially said to be due to a liver disorder, but it was later revealed that relations with his stablemaster had broken down, and Rikio was forced to retire from sumo.
Due to the dispute he was unable to have a formal retirement ceremony, but some of his friends in the sumo world organised an informal one for him in early 1998, with Akebono and Konishiki among the attendees.
After leaving sumo he was soon scouted by All Japan Pro Wrestling.
However, before he could build any momentum, Mitsuharu Misawa left AJPW and in the process, took most of the native talent with Rikio being among these talents.
In Pro Wrestling Noah, he has seen much success.
He dethroned the legendary Kenta Kobashi for the GHC Heavyweight Championship (at the end of this match Rikio can be seen sobbing as he accepts the title from Kobashi), ending his two-year reign, before losing the title to Akira Taue some time later.
On June 4, 2006, he captured his second GHC Tag Team Championship with Jun Akiyama when he pinned Muhammad Yone after a Musou.
However, Rikio and Akiyama were forced to vacate their title on September 25, 2006 after Rikio suffered a neck injury.
On November 27, 2011, Rikio announced his retirement from professional wrestling due to serious neck injuries.
