Day 1 matches are here
Day 2 matches are here
In Makuuchi, Kakuryu, Takanoiwa and Ura are out. Takanoiwa is news to me.
My forecast for Day 1 was right on, if one makes allowances for Kakuryu’s subsequent withdrawal.
Day 1 highlights:
Harumafuji vs. Onosho
Hakuho vs. Kotoshogiku
Kisenosato vs. Tamawashi
Goeido vs. Takakeisho
Takayasu vs. Chiyotairyu
Day 2 highlights:
Hakuho vs. Tamawashi
Kisenosato vs. Onosho
Harumafuji vs. Takakeisho
Goeido vs. Kotoshogiku
Let the fun begin!
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If you were a struggling yokozuna with upper body injuries, which of your likely opponents would you least like to fight on Day 1. That’s right, it would be mister no-respect, in your face, blam-blam-blam Tamawashi. This match might tell us a lot about how “back” Kisenosato really is.
A “pissed to be out of San’yaku” Tamawashi to boot!
Shohozan vs yoshikaze – have the first aid kits ready..
Arawashi vs chiyonokuni – hell yes, both feisty and expert technicians.
Takarafuji vs ichinojo- mammoth methodical man belt battle, hope 4 a big throw into the audience!