TOKYO -- Japan lost a sporting giant with the passing over the weekend of Antonio Inoki, one of the biggest names in professional wrestling before he entered politics and engaged in sensitive personal diplomacy.
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Antonio Inoki's life spanned sports, politics and diplomacy
Influential and colorful wrestler leaves indelible mark on Japan's postwar history
Antonio Inoki, seen here in 1992, became known for his trademark flying scissors and drop kicks which he executed with lightning speed.
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