Every guy in the U.S age 18 to 36 watched WWF wrestling at some point during their childhood. The action is beleivable enough that, unless someone spoiled the fun for them, they probably thought it was real. Over time however, it became clear it was all just a show, the matches, specifically the punches, kicks, and assortment of pile drivers and power bombs were too unrealistic for anyone to beleive otherwise. Apparently Japan has better sports entertainers then the U.S., because until today, everyone I know thought Sumo Wrestling was for real.
It seems that Sumo, just like the WWE, is scripted. Japan’s annual spring sumo tournament in Osaka is their version of March Madness, and the modern day Muhammad Ali of Sumo - Asashoryu, is apparently a big fat faker. 
“Asa”, winner of 20 straight tournaments, is a national phenomenom in Japan. He is revered by giggling school girls and the men who buy their panties from vending machines, and he has been bribing his opponents in an effort to keep his win streak alive.
Nothing like a good old fashioned scandal to start the weekend…
