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"America Has No Culture!" Sumo Legend Squashes Me And The USA | VICE Culture Club Ep6 Pt.1
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February 24, 2026
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1:14:54Now PlayingWe sat down with Sumo legend Konishiki and his sumo boys. Konishiki was the first ever foreign sumo champion and at the time the heaviest to ever sumo wrestle at 633lbs. It’s the start of Sumo season and he is back in his home country introducing Americans to Sumo culture. He brings with him his two top students, Osaka Joe and Ruru. They talk about the strict code of conduct in Sumo, and what it would take for the sport to catch on in the U.S. They also answer listener questions and play either or. Our host Jackson put it all on the line by getting in the ring with not 1, but 2 sumo wrestlers. Konishiki warns him that he better sign his will and kiss his wife goodbye, will he survive? Find out on this episode of Vice Culture Club.
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