D R Posted June 8, 2006 Posted June 8, 2006 He's have had a much greater chance of succeeding in Sumo if he was just entering the profession now. It wasn't at all open to foreign Rikishi until recent years. I'm sure that Akebono's success would have played a big part in breaking down the barriers.
Paid Members SiMania Posted June 8, 2006 Paid Members Posted June 8, 2006 It's always horrible to hear of anyone suffering from Cancer, especially at an age like John's, please consider donating to a cancer research charity, it won't bring John back, but may help the stars of today avoid such tragedy. http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/donate/ http://www.mariecurie.org.uk/supportus/waystodonate/ http://www.raceforlife.org/ http://www.aicr.org.uk/donate.aspx
ecwfan Posted June 8, 2006 Posted June 8, 2006 real sad new to read that John Tenta has passed after his long battle with cancer. RIP John Tenta/ Earthquake
Mr. Baxter Posted June 8, 2006 Posted June 8, 2006 (edited) Another great loss. Rest in peace, John. Edited June 8, 2006 by Mr. Baxter
Paul Posted June 8, 2006 Posted June 8, 2006 RIP John Tenta.In my opinion, Quake was the best big men to have graced the squared circle. He had the immense size but used it brilliantly and had the charisma to put across the heel side of Quake. His battle with cancer was a long but determined one and I really do feel for his family. I have experienced the disease a number of times within my own family and friends so know how painful it is.Thank you John for the memories.
Paid Members bAzTNM#1 Posted June 8, 2006 Paid Members Posted June 8, 2006 When I was a chubby lad Tenta was my inspiration. If it wasn't for him I wouldn't have broke somebodies ribs, and just let some fucker disrespect me and put me down. I was protecting myself, so I flung him to the ground and just sat on him. RIP John Tenta.EDIT: My English isn't too good today.
martyncb Posted June 8, 2006 Posted June 8, 2006 Weather it was because i was young at the time i dont know, but he's one of my all time favourite "bad guys". I will always remember him fondly. R.I.P.
Paid Members Stephanie Posted June 9, 2006 Paid Members Posted June 9, 2006 RIPEarthquake was one of my favourites when I was a nipper because he had the same birthday as me. I found that out from one of the sticker albums I had when I was at Junior School. I have fond memories.
Patrick "Madman" Kelly Posted June 9, 2006 Posted June 9, 2006 Rest in peace John Tenta Always made time for the fans - hell he used to come on here quite a bit in the past.My thoughts & prayers are with the Tenta family KC
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