Antonio Inoki
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Antonio Inoki has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Today I Found Out (Dec 2025). Presented as the architect of New Japan’s dojo/catch lineage and the driving force behind “real martial arts matches,” including the 1976 bout with Ali.
Antonio Inoki was a Japanese professional wrestler, professional wrestling trainer, martial artist, politician, and promoter of professional wrestling and mixed martial arts (MMA). He is best known as the founder and 33-year owner of New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). He is considered to be one of the most influential professional wrestlers of all time, and one of the biggest key influences on MMA in Japan and internationally.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Today I Found Out |
| Role | Professional wrestler, promoter (founder of NJPW) |
| Affiliation | New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) |
Who talks about Antonio Inoki on podcasts?
Antonio Inoki came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Today I Found Out.
What is Antonio Inoki mentioned alongside?
Antonio Inoki is most often mentioned alongside Jedoka Wilhelm Ruska, Carl Gotch and Lou The Brit Billy Robinson.
Worked with: Jedoka Wilhelm Ruska, Carl Gotch, Lou The Brit Billy Robinson
Worked with: Ricky Dozen