When the #7 buzzer counted down at today’s WWE Greatest Royal Rumble, there was a visible shock as the announced name was someone no one was familiar with. A Japanese Sumo wrestler named Hiroki Sumi.
Hiroki Sumi Surprise Entrant in Greatest Royal Rumble
#7️⃣ = The MONSTROUS #HirokiSumi!#WWEGRR pic.twitter.com/Nuv2wobtOt
— WWE (@WWE) April 27, 2018
The giant came in and had an epic big man stare down with a returning Mark Henry, with Henry ultimately eliminating Sumi before being eliminated himself.
WHAT. A. STAREDOWN! #WWEGRR pic.twitter.com/cGqJOq0mcf
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 27, 2018
In Japan, Hiroki Sumi competes as Sumo wrestler Hishofuji, where the 400 pounder was a regular competitor in professional Sumo in Japan. Following a 12-year career, he retired in January of 2017. His current Twitter profile pic shows him alongside fellow countryman and WWE Superstar Shinsuke Nakamura.
