Meet the New Boss! Better than the Old Boss? (Recapping May '24 Sumo! - The Dohyo: E148)

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We are back, recapping the turgid May ’24 basho!
Does Onosato HAVE a ceiling?
How much longer do we have Terunofuji?
Are there just fewer “dynasties” these days?
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[@benjamin4099]

Hoshoryu with 15 straight winning records with 7 of his last 8 having 10 or more wins with 1 tournament at 8 wins due to injury. He needs just a little more strength and he'll be unstoppable. Just look at the skill gap between him and onosato.

[@tylerkissfan]

I definitely think if he can get stronger he’ll be a force. Just in terms of skill, there’s a reason he’s Ozeki.

[@icemanespoo2977]

Hoshoryu is a weird fellow. On most matches he is a beast totally dominating his opponent. Then he has few matches where he quickly loses.

[@Pfeilspalter-LA]

He lacks respect for his foes and is over ambitious. (Thats why i dont like him) He is a good fighter, but he hits his first peak. Actually he is too slow in mind for fast fighters.

[@benjamin4099]

​@icemanespoo2977 a lot of that is from slips from being over ambitious because he knows he lacks the strength to overpower smaller guys like tobizaru and midorifuji. Hoshoryu is only 315lbs and if he could get up to 335lbs by gaining mostly muscle he will be unstoppable.

[@benjamin4099]

​@@Pfeilspalter-LA his 2 technique prizes, fighting spirit prize, yusho win and runner up proves he isn't "slow in mind." Hoshoryu has the 2nd most wins in the last 6 basho. He also has dominating wins over both Takerufuji and onosato in the last 2 tournaments. Don't confuse the need for more strength and stability for a slow mind.

[@weesky5222]

Your showman talent added to the sumo fan make a super result ! continue like this mate : accurate and entertaining content. The trio Onosato, Hoshoryu and Kotonowaka seems really above the rest (not mentioning Teru, special case) and will continue to dominate this year imho. Unless Takerufuji confirms his amazing yusho.

[@TabongaDude]

"...that hope fades with every passing basho." Lol because to me, that hope rises so fast just by seeing Yasu win 3 in a row😂

[@HighOverlordSnarffieBeagle]

Onosato is a beast

[@icemanespoo2977]

Mr JWags video on the next ozeki will be a 10 second video of him saying Onosato, followed by mic drop.

[@TheDohyo]

Hmmmm...

[@HighOverlordSnarffieBeagle]

Takakeisho is still my favorite but he's not got all that much left sadly, but he has had one hell of a long run as Ozeki, he's a legit elite wrestler for sure

[@NinthSettler]

Terunofuji will hold onto the rope until he gets 10 and there's a replacement. The moment both conditions are fulfilled he's out. It's happening soon, with how promising the ozeki are and how close Isegahama is to retiring.

[@Verklompen]

Looking, sounding, feeling great! Good music, good analogies, and intriguing story (not through) lines make your channel better than a lot of others. If you can keep this up, I'm here for it. Curious that your backdrop hasn't changed...

[@TheDohyo]

I find the blue void soothing.

[@chwhite6886]

Dang, I like watching these! Even when you're wrong and admit it, it's educational. I continue to use your sumo as a river analogy: always moving and changing. Thanks again

[@TheDohyo]

Thanks for coming back!

[@Pfeilspalter-LA]

I love your haircut, its wild! And so is your sumo-show! Thx Jonathan for your outstandig Performance! (I hope that KZbin will give you a price for IT!) I think Kotozakura and Onosato will win the next bashos. All other rikishi struggel with some issues. Nevertheless interesting times...

[@TheDohyo]

I mean, it's more of a LACK of a haircut at this point, but thank you!

[@DemoTheViking]

Fantastic video as always. Love the commentary!

[@TheDohyo]

Thanks for watching!

[@theunpretentiousvegan8593]

Onosato will need to improve his sumo brain as his coach said. If Hoshoryu has his number, other Rikishi can too.

[@malapertfourohfour2112]

I think we have yet to glimpse either of their, or Kotozakura's peaks. I personally tag Sakura for next yokozuna, but it would be more surprising than not if any of them failed to attain their rope.

[@capitalistraven]

Not many can pull off a Skuinage with a pivot at the edge like that. Same technique both times

[@theunpretentiousvegan8593]

@capitalistraven true. Not to take anything away from Hoshoryu, he's certainly one of the best grapplers in the ring right now. I was just making a point that if Onosato only relies on his size and strength, he could plateau.

[@SamWiseGamgee1]

Oh boy a Mr. Jwagz upload! This is better than second breakfast!

[@TheDohyo]

This guy gets it.

[@conig25]

Always great.

[@TheDohyo]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@joannaedwards6325]

Hey cutie Mostly just here for an energy/enthusiasm fix from you. 😄

[@stricttime6481]

Shonannoumi is an interesting guy. He has got the body for sure, but needs to add strength. He also got a late start in sumo, so he’s still learning. Dude is a potential beast, imo.

[@TheDohyo]

Hoping he has another level, but I fear he's another Kagayaki (impressive-looking yet not an exceptional makuuchi rikishi)

[@ai314159]

The YDC met after the basho and said they will not issue any recommendations to Terunofuji until after Aki. So he has a couple of tournaments to sort himself out.

[@TheDohyo]

I'm glad they are being (seemingly) consistent!

[@brucer2152]

I think as soon as one of the young guns shows any consistency to be Yokozuna...Then Terunofuji retires.

[@capitalistraven]

If Hoshoryu can figure out how to beat Oho consistently that would solve half his problem. Oho has his number for whatever reason and that's contributed a loss so many times...

[@monsterdong420]

Oho won't be in the joi next time. This is Hoshoryu's chance! lol

[@capitalistraven]

@@monsterdong420 I know you're joking but this is a serious advantage for him..😐

[@TheDohyo]

Oho and Atamifuji and Midorifuji and Nishikigi and Tobizaru and Ura...

[@gemihouston]

Great video. Subed

[@TheDohyo]

Welcome!

[@monsterdong420]

Because of the large number of losing scores in the joi and sanyaku there is a good chance Mitakeumi and Shonannoumi will go up all the way to M2. Unless they decide to give Wakamotoharu a huge underdemotion(not impossible) or keep 6-9 Gonoyama in place(probably won't happen) the banzuke comittee will have no choice but to make Mitakeumi and one of either Shonannoumi or Takanosho the M2. Very good news for Mitakeumi, now he can take a basho off if he needs it and he won't be demoted to juryo.

[@TheDohyo]

Great point, @monsterdong420!

[@lordhuggington9615]

Agree about Kotozakura

[@colinmathie2710]

Onosato has got to think of a way on how to beat Hoshoryu if he wants to get to Ozeki, that's 3 bashos in a row Hosh has beaten him now, he definitely has his No.

[@slimmishler5525]

Great stuff!!

[@malapertfourohfour2112]

Jwags, I gotta know, are you hyped for Nabatame-zeki??

[@TheDohyo]

Hyped to know more in Nagoya!

[@khanbal]

Hoshoryu seems to have a sumo brain-confidence issue too - his long stare downs might be actually overcompensating for fear lol In any event, let’s go Kotozakura!!!

[@TheDohyo]

I'd like Hoshoryu to win a few more yusho before he starts leaning on his mystique...

[@khanbal]

@@TheDohyo Totally agree!

[@icemanespoo2977]

Abi has 19 wins so he would need minimum of 13 wins for ozeki. Onosato with 23 wins is a interesting situation. Yes he started from M5 so lets see how he does in July. 12+ wins and/or yusho would really cause a statistical possibility.

[@user-yt4vd5pm7b]

昔みたいなドラマティックな新旧交代はなくなったな・・・・それでも名古屋は楽しみだ。もし大の里が10勝以上して優勝に絡めば場所後に大関に昇進するだろう。例外ではあるが、過去になかったわけではない

[@maths.for.homies]

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