The Nagoya tournament ended with the Emperor¡¯s Cup being handed to arguably the most surprising top division champion in eight years.
The steamy meet in central Japan took its cue from the World Cup, delivering a succession of shocks right from the get-go.
Big names fell by the wayside one after another before Mitakeumi emerged victorious to end Dewanoumi Stable¡¯s 38-year championship drought.
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