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Biography
Antonio Inoki was a Japanese professional wrestler, professional wrestling trainer, martial artist, politician, and promoter of professional wrestling and mixed martial arts (MMA). He is best known as the founder and 33-year owner of New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). He is considered to be one of the most influential professional wrestlers of all time, and one of the biggest key influences on MMA in Japan and internationally.
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Awards & recognition
- Order of Friendship, 1st class
- The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame
