Sumo world rocked after Japanese wrestler nabbed with pot

Saturday 31st January, 06:55 AM JST

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Blue_Tiger at 07:13 PM JST - 31st January

Wakakirin needs to be given a lifetime ban just as the three Russians were when they were found either to have tested positive, or were nabbed with cannabis/marijuana last year. to do anything less is a total slap in the face, and would smack not only of hypocrisy, but also flat-out racism. It's Wakakirin's turn to be given the boot. What's good for the goose is good for the gander.
timorborder at 07:18 PM JST - 31st January

But Tiger, it was the Russians. Where do you think he bought the pot from?
Sarge at 08:49 PM JST - 31st January
"This guy is going to get away with it"

I doubt that. Most likely he'll be banned, possibly for life.

"What's wrong with the drug ( with marijuana? )"
1. It's really bad for your lungs.
2. It's really bad for your short term memory. I can personally vouch for this one - back in the ol' college days, I was with several friends getting wasted on the way to a Blue Oyster Cult concert and did I mention we were getting wasted? ha ha ha and when we reached a certain point on the expressway where we had to make a decision as to going straight ( har! ) or taking the exit, lo and behold, no one could remember which concert we were going to, or the venue where said concert was being held, prompting peels of laughter from everyone... someone finally remembered to dig out his ticket and, fortunately, it turned out we had made the right decision on the expressway ( my instinct - I was the driver ) and we reached the venue in time for the awesome Blue Oyster Cult concert! What I'm sayin' is, we had a great time smokin' weed, but I don't recommend it for anyone. Or, do as I say, not as I did!
MeanRingo at 10:56 PM JST - 31st January

This could be good for the sport, and recreational drugs too. I for one would like to see a stoned sumo square off against a drunk sumo to see who has the best motor skills. Or, perhaps they could just liquor up a couple of the fatties and let them have a drunken brawl in the ring. I would totally pay to see that.
ThonTaddeo at 12:08 AM JST - 1st February

"Wakakirin, whose real name is Shinichi Suzukawa"

Good going, JT. After thoroughly botching the order of the names of Messrs. Boradzov and Gagloev a few months ago when they were embroiled in a similar scandal, you got it right this time. Please continue to respect the subjects of your stories in the same way.
space_monkey at 03:55 AM JST - 1st February

I wonder how many red bulls these guys drink??

They should simply allow sumo to punch each other to spice up the sport. Bring on the 200kg Punch!
sharky1 at 05:44 AM JST - 1st February

This is Sumo.......This is Sumo on drugs.......get the picture???
airrunwesker at 08:16 AM JST - 1st February

Just make him do some community service. If I am not mistaken, he is a regualr at giving to charity, and always talks to his fans. He goofed, admits it... he said he was sorry... we don't need a stoning here!
BBLeo at 10:04 AM JST - 1st February

If others got away why he shouldn't? This 'Plant of God' should be named from now on 'Sumo Plant' only in Japan. One think is for sure that all 'Samos' should keep away from Russians. There should be equal opportunity of every 'Sumo.' New law book should be printed for such people.
space_monkey at 10:16 AM JST - 1st February

Truth be known he probably sold it to the Ruskies and dobbed them in. In return the Ruskies laced his gruel with dope in revenge. It's all one big international sumo sporting conspiracy. Everyone is in on it.

What they need now is an huge all inclusive international brawl in a grand final, kinda like the state of origin back home in Australia. Bring it all to a head (pun).

Maybe they can stage their next fight with these disgraced sumo in Jamaica, a.k.a. the rumble in the jungle.

Give the people what they want...a reason to fight.
mindovermatter at 11:22 AM JST - 1st February

wrestler nabbed with pot

What is this fascination with the word "nabbed?"

Almost every article about drugs uses "nabbed?"
moonbeams at 11:42 AM JST - 1st February

musashigawa, you can drop the act. no one actually talks like that. good try, though.
telecasterplayer at 03:01 PM JST - 1st February

Why bring up Asa?

Sarge, you misunderstand. I bring up Asa as an example of someone who in all likelihood does not smoke pot, someone who just nailed a really impressive comeback. Wakakirin, on the other hand, was mired in juryo. Since then, Wakakirin has claimed he only smoked once or twice before. Yeah right.
likeitis at 09:01 PM JST - 2nd February

Well, we have people declaring that since the Russians got lifetime bans, so should Wakakirin or its not fair.

But there is a third option: Lift the ban of the Russians. Invite them back. Who really gives a crap if any of them smoked pot? Just make them grow their own now so they don't support any yaks.
ca1ic0cat at 09:53 PM JST - 2nd February

Guess they could have careers in swimming. But then they might get harpooned!