King Haku on Harley Race

King Haku on Harley Race
Legendary WWE/WCW/New Japan Pro Wrestling Star "King" Haku talks about his long relationship with the late WWE Hall of Famer and 8 Time World Champion Harley Race who gave his blessing for Haku to take the "King" moniker in WWE as he explains in the clip.
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[@criticalbill2090]

You ever notice how the real badasses of the world are so humble? Big respect for Haku

[@LaneD83]

4 real.

[@MRFORD-nc5wg]

Haku deserves nothing but respect. A real legend.

[@dougmphilly]

he and stan hansen ... the same guy in the ring that is out of the ring?

[@stevep4574]

There's a little twerp down at work who tries to act tough but probably isn't. Usually it's the ones who mind their own business and don't act tough who are tough and the ones who act tough that aren't.

[@GEricG]

Absolutely: nothing to prove to anyone.

[@1madinjun]

KZbin didn't sell ads for this video because that would've interrupted Haku.

[@shawnarthur5921]

And he wouldn't have liked being interrupted. 😆😆😆 Stevie Ray has a great story of seeing him use the Tongan Death Grip for real, in a bar fight. Very entertaining.

[@GEricG]

Yep, he would have politely warned them after one video but it's gloves off after the second!

[@malikevans2615]

@@shawnarthur5921 stevie ray is dope love his stories

[@matthewjenkins7488]

@@shawnarthur5921 “why’d you knuckleheads let him get drunk?! You know how he is when he drinks!”

[@allgf]

👍💯

[@erictate4943]

He needs to be in the wwe hall of fame

[@jasperbeardly2938]

Should be in this years 2020 hall of fame class be in Haku's home state of Florida instead of Batista as the headliner should be Haku's nephew The Rock

[@davidhunt9853]

Wwe hof is a joke

[@jeffdew7110]

did I hear JBL is in hof? Cmon. JOKE HOF

[@markangelogarcia2584]

well if the ROCK help HAKU he will trust me he will be in any wwe HOF if only the rock will help him

[@pureimpact4658]

He doesn’t need that crap 💩 to be validated! Wrestling fans of the 80’s and beyond know this man.

[@15jstone]

Haku and Harley. Two of the toughest SOB’s to ever step foot in a wrestling ring.

[@MrSmitty1074]

FACTS! Mr. Race was a cool and laid back. Haku is the same way. Just don't f..k with them. REAL MEN

[@rickdecker2146]

If I had to pick a couple of guys to walk through a tough area of town with, you'd have a hard time picking two better guys than Haku and Harley.

[@shoeplayisbad1]

Andre was afraid of two people Race and Haku

[@Mr.VAGlNA]

@moe raff lashley too

[@tomwalker389]

Not two of. The two toughest.

[@mmafan8407]

Haku is a grateful, humble, and content man. It's fans like us who are upset that he's not in the HoF yet or he was never given the belt. He counts his blessings.

[@horacesolomon2342]

MMAfan He got the King crown and a tag title run with Andre.

[@Mr05Chuck]

He definitely is HOF worthy.

[@jamescarr4662]

'Humble' fetish alert.

[@michaeltaylor8835]

HoF means nothing

[@rikkihill22]

Haku needs to be in the Hall of Fame asap. There are no hopers in there who achieved nothing yet this man did it all and remains possibly the most respected man in the business. Class act.

[@ludotoyhunter8492]

See this is living proof of “you never wanna make a nice person mad” right here. You see how humble and kind and open he is? Why piss him off? It’s no wonder why he was gonna eat people’s faces and snatch their eyes out, he was being cool and then...

[@rict5878]

Haku and the Barbarian as the Faces Of Fear were one of the most wasted talents WCW had. They were awesome.

[@damienkirksey7026]

There are not the only ones that was wasted in WCW

[@420mastah]

Agreed

[@rict5878]

@@damienkirksey7026 Hunter , Jericho, Mankind , Steve Austin , Eddie Guerrero...

[@winstoncannady4224]

@@rict5878 those guys just needed time to develop and a place to do it.

[@christiancharles309]

@@rict5878 At least Jericho and Guerrero had the cruiserweight, TV and US titles. They had good matches in WCW and so did Austin. Austin should have been pushed further as he was tag , Tv and US champ. Austin was actually a better technical wrestler in WCW cuz he had neck and knee injuries he became a brawler in WWF.

[@yourroyalhighness7662]

I know this man as Meng. I loved him in WCW and never knew until much later that he was known as Haku outside of WCW. He helped put Goldberg over and I’m sure that Bill was very grateful for that. Meng seems like a true gentleman. And to hear him talk about Harley Race is wonderful. Two of the toughest wrestlers that ever came down the pike.

[@nujeru99]

Haku/Meng is such a humble and nice guy. You can see how honored he was to be placed with Race as a young, up and comer in the business...then to be given the blessing by Harley to be the next “King” in the WWF/E. I love how real tough guys are so humble and unassuming

[@fiddlefolk]

Haku and Harley Race both bad ass legends!

[@TheStuport]

A Legend Speaking About Another Legend.....Pure Rasslin History!!

[@billysouth4698]

Haku = real life badass.

[@badgerbhoy9534]

At Harley Races last match against Haku in 89 u could see both men working as light as a feather

[@joelperry8187]

Great match!

[@lustthomas6033]

I'm glad it didn't turn into a shoot... Could you imagine...

[@clev1729]

I remember when Haku started his career in Hawaii..He was known as Tama Tonga...Talk about athletic, he had one of the most athletic builds of any wrestler at that time...He must’ve been around 22-23 yrs of age..Plus he had sumo training at the time...He was built as Don Muraco’s protege at that time...

[@johngallagher7637]

Two of the toughest of all time, Haku and Harley

[@MrChiangching]

I whipped both of 'em in a bar fight in Charlotte.

[@steve1506]

@@MrChiangching Both at the same time I'll bet. You are the man!

[@MrChiangching]

@@steve1506 Haku and Harley were drunk sitting at the bar and Haku made some disrespectfull remarks about my girlfriend so I went over and bitchslapped him, Harley come running over so I body slammed him. Then Haku stood up to punch me and I drop kicked him knocking him out.Harley got up and ran out the door.

[@coreysmorgan8488]

@@MrChiangching ypu're Infamous!

[@christiancharles309]

@@MrChiangching yeah sure u did lol.

[@kylethompson6648]

This man is unbelievably kind, yet unbelievably crazy

[@lexbeltran1354]

Haku is a nice guy, just don't ever piss him off

[@randystroder7676]

A real life Incredible Hulk don't make him angry.

[@timmorris566]

He just handle his alcohol

[@dramahawkpromotions9621]

Yup

[@JP-ry9ob]

Thats basically all Islanders

[@joec4334]

I saw this man just a few years ago man he's huge still solid you can tell his knees were a little tight of course, but if pushed I can still see this guy clearing a house the great king haku

[@poopsyko]

Haku also had a variety of moves that he used only a long time ago,I am more surprised how that’s not talked about much,I remember he used a sit down power bomb that was executed to perfection For a man who could hurt anyone he wanted,Warlord said his kicks could take a man’s head off but when he kicked you full force you never got hurt,that’s skill right there and a true professional!

[@romainlavoie1526]

What a top Notch guy ! I had the opportunity to see King Tonga wrestle when he was the Canadian Heavyweight champion in the 80's . What a superb athlete! His battles with Rick Martel , Dino Bravo, Gino Brito and Raymond Rougeau were classics. All of them were in their early 30's and at their prime ! We were very fortunate to have wrestling of that caliber before all of them got signed by the the major territories.

[@shavingdave1]

Who doesn't love King Haku? Awesome.

[@jacksmith-mu3ee]

His enemies

[@WilliamTheBrain]

Mad Respect for both men.

[@doubleoog8181]

King Tonga, King Haku and the Meng persona were my favorites. Please induct him into the HOF!!

[@jessboysen1976]

Respect is everything. Much love to Haku

[@forsafit9535]

Loved watching him and barbarian as a kid. Faces of fear. That's when wrestling was good, entertaining and had legitimate bad asses working for in the industry

[@qewr4231]

Haku was a great wrestler and great champion. I loved him in the WWF with The Islanders and with Andre The Giant. He was great as King Haku.

[@jaquesteddyruxpin932]

Haku's English has gotten better over the years

[@robertburket1538]

meng was one of my favorite wrestlers in wcw.i loved when he would use the Tongan Death Grip on anyone in the ring and it sucked that they didn't really push him to win any single championships.. they dropped the ball with him.

[@zap_sigma1]

Haku still hitting the ropes like he just started. This man is ageless. And humble & classy to boot.

[@DixiePokerAce]

King Haku was awesome. I always enjoyed watching him work. I am very glad he is still in good health.

[@digitalmilkman5990]

the legend himself.

[@allistercooper8765]

Much respect to Haku who CLEANLY defeated Harley Race. Truly a king.

[@poopsyko]

There weren’t many guys Harley would ever lose to as he was old school in a way with the whole”if he can’t beat me in real life I won’t lose to him”attitude Pretty sure that attitude disappeared when he was told to drop the crown to Haku

[@ComicBookGuy420]

Can't wait for the Haku/Meng entire career shoot

[@joeygay7115]

Great wrestler and one of the best heels ever

[@CABNoLimit]

Much respect to Haku

[@calummacdougall8400]

Haku is the man.

[@ryann8680]

Harley Race and Haku never had a real shoot match because if they had it would still be going to this day

[@JusCuz410]

They had a match in the royal rumble for the the throne. It was Harley’s final match. It was ‘89 or ‘90.

[@rickyusa1000]

@@JusCuz410 Harley's final wwf matches were a series against King Haku in December 1988 and January 1989. His final match was November 1993 against Ric Flair in WCW.

[@user-qj6ht1rx7i]

When what you are admired and respected for is real, you don't need a big mouth. He's the real deal. Respect.

[@thomasswafford250]

I remember seeing him wrestling in Chattanooga in the 70s as Prince Tonga I believe. He was so lean compared to how big he became.

[@poopsyko]

Thomas Swafford King Tonga you mean?

[@thomasswafford250]

@@poopsyko it was over 40 years ago. Honestly I thought he was going by Prince Tonga. This was early in his career. I remember him dropping a match to Chris Colt.

[@stormydavis8546]

Absolutely LOVE Tonga, such a great guy and very fierce friend to those he would put in his circle!

[@johnny5805]

Who dared to click DISLIKE on any of Haku's videos ????

[@abudujana13]

Thanks for the video, The Hannibal TV

[@klmontgomery6268]

I was in a bar. I met him and talk to him.He seem a nice guy.

[@TheDaveKrueger]

Haku could probably still kick 95% of the rosters ass IRL lol

[@stevep4574]

Probably could compete in UFC in his prime.

[@TheDaveKrueger]

Haku in his prime, already with his crazy strength and abilities, plus adding legitimate MMA style training could've been a very scary sight.

[@davidapple8047]

Not sure if y'all know this,bur he trained in sumo and marital arts for years. I think he would have done well fighting in mma matches. It's hard to believe the guy talking is the same guy who bit off a nose and tried ripping out an eyeball in bar fights.

[@Halbared]

Haku was offered a UFC shot in ‘93-‘95, I’d have to look up the UFC event to recall for sure. He turned it down, I always wanted to know why.

[@oriondx72]

probably bit higher!

[@docthemetalfreak]

a Haku/Harley Race tag team. no amount of money could be enuff for me to go against them in a match. or even get into a fight with em outside the ring.

[@johnkrolczyk2241]

Or just imagine the team of Harley and Larry Hennig when they were young. Who would even stand a chance in or out of the ring?

[@docthemetalfreak]

@@johnkrolczyk2241 oh dang. you made a very good point there.

[@wrestlinguploader9197]

@@johnkrolczyk2241 i don't know if its what you're referring to, but hennig and race were a tag team.

[@johnkrolczyk2241]

@@wrestlinguploader9197 I knew they were a team. My point was that a lot of people forgot that. Again, what a pair of badass legends.

[@user-dc1dr9kr8x]

In the ring if you knew the ropes all you would have to do is listen to harley and not piss off meng......outside the ropes a quick firing high caliber handgun is your only chance solo against both men

[@telepathic759]

Haku had vicious chest chops

[@TheJugulator62]

Cool to see Haku, a legitimate badass, have the respect for Harley and the business that seems lacking in some wrestlers nowadays.

[@FightNGear]

What a grateful and humble man. He is pure class and I agree with others he should be in the Hall of Fame.

[@studlygrish]

I met him at a toy show in Columbus Ohio.Hes very nice guy

[@mikesmith2718]

I was at that show too him and slaughter were awesome

[@eddietasker9110]

Everyone talks about Mengs toughness, but I think his humble attitude and overall kind personality are what should define him. He just seems like a great dude, but his badassery overshadows that for most people unfortunately.

[@TehUltimateSnake]

I think he'll be okay.

[@mikejejenich7116]

King. Haku. Tough. As nails

[@mikescorpio13]

Yeah that man was my idol...8 years old looking for an autograph in Chicoutimi Centre Georges Vezina early 80s...few of them signed Dino Bravo some other but King Tonga just slapped my pen and paper out of my hand with a reverse slap and went on mumbling not looking at me...he was my idol i will never forget his face even after not seeing him in 40 years.

[@ferdinandwang1165]

New respect for this guy in Wrestlemania V, when despite being a heel and in the stable of Bobby Heenan, Haku cleanly defeated Race. Probably the best wrestler Heenan ever managed.

[@XxowendanxX]

Imagine you and your friend have to fight Haku, Harley race and Dynamite Kid

[@tjermoal]

I like him as meng because he kick ass more and harder to beat

[@chriswillis1585]

Meng vs David Flair MUST SEE. Meng smiles during the match!!!!!!

[@gordonmckay4780]

Seems like a sweetheart of a guy. It's hard to believe there's a bat-shit crazy badass just under the surface.

[@steveclayton2353]

Harley race was tough. But above all he was all about the business of wrestling. Haku is badass too. Great man.

[@jameshenderson9830]

Wow, never heard much from Haku but this is a wonderful interview with a wonderful respectful man. Much respect.

[@coreysmorgan8488]

Harley is the Man

[@inhouse789]

He passed the torch to Haku from one tough guy to another

[@Jarhead0331]

From all accounts I’ve heard that Haku and Harley Race were 2 of the REAL DEAL LEGIT Bad Asses. Heard and Read that Andre the Giant would be up there in top 3

[@theresalux8185]

Haku and Harley Race could easily clean a locker room out in any Wrestling territory these guys were legit tough guys Harley Race also wouldn't hesitate to put a bullet or two in you Though they were respected people knew not to mess with these guys

[@dietpepsivanilla3095]

I never talk while watching Haku on KZbin. I'm afraid if I do, he'll reach out through my screen and kick my ass.

[@blacksmithbeatz]

AA said if "king Haku wanted to be the world champion right now. he would be wit no contenders "

[@dirtycrawford1917]

Harley and Haku 2 of the most legit tough guys in wrestling !!

[@jaahnnn]

Finally getting interviews with this guy

[@JamesHKelly-re6cp]

Haku is a king, love you brother!

[@leereeder2293]

I remember when Haku was King Tonga

[@larryfloyd4993]

the one word I have for haku ..is respect

[@jamielc3437]

I was so interested in hearing what he had to say about Harley. The 2 toughest guys in wrestling.

[@quicoboy]

...you do me great honor, good king...

[@stevebl5898]

It is so cool to finally hear Haku speak

[@darryllmcgee]

You have never heard him speak?

[@stevebl5898]

@@darryllmcgee only "in character"... WWF/E used to portray him as the language less savage who could barely keep from attacking everybody / anybody

[@josephmartinez2035]

Should have been World Champ in WWF and WCW one of my favorites of all time

[@Mario-cv5el]

This guy could squash your head with one hand

[@Washman-jw3hl]

Haku was a true man of wrestling. I would love to have seen his role as "Mang" have gone much further with his Tongan Death Grip!

[@Garpot]

ROCKIN the Bullet Club jacket!

[@williamwatashe8258]

This is a thing we as people learn. What ever language RESPECT

[@oriondx72]

I love haku vs harley racer were heenan was in both there corners lol royal rumble 1989 it was a weird match for the crowd though having two heels wrestling each other.

[@JusCuz410]

Harley was the face in that match. He was pissed off (work) at Heenan for standing behind another man with the throne.

[@dennisfinan7977]

Love this guy. Was the best

[@TheHannibalTV]

Agree

[@dennisfinan7977]

@TheHannibalTV love when these random interviews pop up on my feed

[@MrNatural73]

Class Act.

[@Drpluv187]

Indeed

[@randymiller7524]

The Great Haku

[@Jannis777]

Out of respect for the champion Haku took care of Harley Race, something that was for the woman which interviewed Haku totally strange and not understandably..Where have all the good manners and values gone?

[@lucag.lisickza425]

Harley race was great

[@dp-mo5jh]

Looks like he can still kick some ass...

[@poopsyko]

When he says no no at 38 seconds I don’t know why but I felt fear…and he was calm!

[@nathanwanner..44]

I agree much respect

[@dramahawkpromotions9621]

Still wondering whatever became of their one on one match at the Royal Rumble

[@TONNAGE75]

Apparently Haku is the nicest, most dangerous man you can meet

[@BronzeAgeBryon]

Both Kings in the WWF/E and even more royal outside of the square circle.

[@orgonkothewildlyuntamed6301]

it's not often but if you ever catch a vid with Haku showing his hands they were close to the size of Andre's(makes sense)

[@enriqueguerrero9551]

Harley Race bad dude and never went to the gym to lift weights. I doubt Haku ever did as well.

[@enriqueguerrero9551]

@GRap TheGOAT Must have picked up weight training from Rocky. He lived with Rocky and his 2nd wife for years. In sumo back then no weight training. That's why he can still wrestle and doesn't look like shiet.

[@Yopapi209]

The kings of the wwf!

[@therattlesnake1614]

I like haku don't Care if he's a badass he's a legit legend of the wrestling world 🤓👍

[@Mr-E.]

Came here from the Ric flair Ariel Helwani interview where Ric says the two toughest guys he ever knew in real life was Harley race and Haku. I guess Haku beat a guy's nose off.

[@zibberebbiz]

it blew my mind to learn that the whole reason Haku came to Japan was to be a sumo wrestler - he competed professionally for two years and did really well, but his stable got into some kind of scandal and he had to retire, which is when Baba took him in

[@eugenemalush9284]

The business back in the day was serious.

[@timestampgod7338]

Whatever you do, don't press that dislike icon 💥

[@wavehaven1]

Haku would of been a great respected Champ... Hated not seeing him with out the Belt. Still He went about his business holding great Honor as a Pro.

[@TheHannibalTV]

He was King in wwe and tag champs in ECW at least