WORLD ELITE SUMO ANNOUNCES FIRST NINE COMPETITORS
World Elite Sumo (WES), the first independent professional sumo wrestling organization established outside Japan’s traditional sumo universe in more than 800 years, officially revealed the first nine competitors set to battle inside Prudential Center.
The tournament features a brutal single-elimination format combining elite strength, athleticism, and international fighting styles from around the world.
CEO Abdelrahman “Sandstorm” Shalan confirmed that WES is building a global roster of world-class competitors designed to redefine modern professional sumo for a new generation of fans.
Confirmed Fighters
Soslan “Big Bear” Gagloev
🇷🇺 Russian
350 lbs • Yotsu-zumo Specialist
Robert “Samoan Bulldozer” Fuimaono
🇼🇸 Samoan
4x U.S Champion
Rui Junior
🇧🇷 Brazilian
22x National Champion
Alejandro “El Caiman” Santana
🇵🇷 Puerto Rican
Aggressive Push-Out Style
Brennen “Titan” Moorefield
🇺🇸 American
Explosive Speed & Power
Jared “ParHammerTime” Parham
🇺🇸 American
Throws & Grappling Expert
Jared “The Long Shot” Tadlock
🇺🇸 American
Tactical Precision & Balance
Edobor Konyeha
🇭🇺 Hungarian-American
2x U.S Champion
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