148. Akira Hokuto

Possibly the toughest female wrestler of any generation, Akira Hokuto was also damn good. She made sporadic appearances in the United States, but her matches are still sought after on YouTube and her legend continues to grow. Japanese female wrestling may not have the luster it once had, but to those who followed it, Hokuto is considered its queen.

The issue with an induction of Akira Hokuto is that other than a handful of matches in WCW, she is virtually anonymous to the American public. In addition, the style she created never caught on with a National Promotion in the States as far as women are concerned. She was an innovator, but that just didn’t translate on this side of the Pacific.

Should Akira Hokuto be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put her in! - 59.4%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 18.8%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 9.4%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 12.5%

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: Hisaka Ono (Real Name)
Reina Jubuki
Billed From: Japan
Key Championships Held: WWWA Tag Team (4) 1w/Yumiko Hotta, 2w/Suzuka Minami, 1w/Mima Shimoda
All Pacific (2)
CMLL Women’s
WCW Women’s
AAAW Tag Team w/Mayumi Ozaki
Why they will get in: She is legitimately the toughest female wrestler who ever lived.
Why they won't get in: A handful of matches in WCW won’t cut it.
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. Broke her neck in a match, and completed the contest! (4/27/87)
2. Won the All Japan Pacific Title for the first time (4/29/91)
3. Regained the belt defeating Kyoko Inoue (11/26/92)
4. Had a five star match defeating Shinobu Kandori (4/2/93)
5. Defeated Madusa to win the WCW Women’s Title (12/29/96)