5 things you need to know about WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi

#4 The Birth of Rikishi (Too Cool)

Rikishi returned in late 1999, and finally began wrestling under the ring name ‘Rikishi’.

However his breakout moment was forming an alliance with Too Cool (Scotty Too Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay). Rikishi’s teaming with Too Cool, along with his new funky dance moves & groovy attire, he became super popular with the fans. He also began using the stinkface finishing move.

Rikishi was even able to capture his first singles gold, winning the IC title in the summer of 2000.

Dancing alongside Too Cool was what sky rocketed Rikishi’s career into super stardom and cemented his legacy forever.