Basho Simplified: A Sumo Discussion
Sep 11, 2026 · 32 min · 10 segments
The Aki Basho is here, and we're back to preview everything you need to know before the action gets underway! We'll break down the upcoming tournament, look at the big names, the potential dark…
But if we talk about people who have had life happen to them, we should probably start with the Cujo announcements.
A couple of them we already knew coming into this, but it was made official earlier today, I believe.
His Oyakada has been saying the key is not to rush his return and make sure that everything is done properly, which I can only respect.
So, which would mean that by the time we get to, say, January, Wakata Kitagawa will be in Jury O.
If it goes further than that, he may even be out of salaried ranks completely.
But I think everyone would rather he be healthy and fit and in the unsalaried divisions rather than rushing it and potentially putting his life in danger.
So, All Speed, Wakatake Kage.
Another one I think that everyone was expecting and the rumor mill has been flying around on this one since it happened.
Wasn't helped by the fact that he actually turned up and pseudo took part in the YDC's open training last week.
He underwent knee surgery.
which his doctor said needed to happen or he will be out for over a year if it doesn't take place, which just goes to show how messed up his knee actually was.
And I don't know how accurate the reports are of these comments, but apparently Tatsunami Oyakata has said, or has been reported as saying, that he may have to consider quitting if he doesn't return a Yusho upon his return.
That is quite a bold statement.
No pressure.
Yeah, yeah, exactly.
So won't throw any names out there, but this is just where it has come from.
But I think even Hosh himself has been quoted as saying that he can't face the fans right now.
Just kind of goes to show what his recent form has been like.
So he was fulfilling his duty a little bit.
He led his chest to a Tamifuji.
But I think the pressure is on.
But if we talk about people who have had life happen to them, we should probably start with the Cujo announcements.
A couple of them we already knew coming into this, but it was made official earlier today, I believe.
His Oyakada has been saying the key is not to rush his return and make sure that everything is done properly, which I can only respect.
So, which would mean that by the time we get to, say, January, Wakata Kitagawa will be in Jury O.
If it goes further than that, he may even be out of salaried ranks completely.
But I think everyone would rather he be healthy and fit and in the unsalaried divisions rather than rushing it and potentially putting his life in danger.
So, All Speed, Wakatake Kage.
Another one I think that everyone was expecting and the rumor mill has been flying around on this one since it happened.
Wasn't helped by the fact that he actually turned up and pseudo took part in the YDC's open training last week.
He underwent knee surgery.
which his doctor said needed to happen or he will be out for over a year if it doesn't take place, which just goes to show how messed up his knee actually was.
And I don't know how accurate the reports are of these comments, but apparently Tatsunami Oyakata has said, or has been reported as saying, that he may have to consider quitting if he doesn't return a Yusho upon his return.
That is quite a bold statement.
No pressure.
Yeah, yeah, exactly.
So won't throw any names out there, but this is just where it has come from.
But I think even Hosh himself has been quoted as saying that he can't face the fans right now.
Just kind of goes to show what his recent form has been like.
So he was fulfilling his duty a little bit.
He led his chest to a Tamifuji.
But I think the pressure is on.
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