California wrestlers join World Elite Sumo Tournament in Orlando
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 1:07 AM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
The World Elite Sumo tournament scheduled for November 21 in Orlando will feature three California-based competitors: Juicy Finau, Josh Tuitupou, and Gilberto De La Torre. Finau, a 465-pound professional wrestler from Chino, joins the event alongside Tuitupou, who weighs 268 pounds, and De La Torre, a former member of the U.S. national sumo team at 400 pounds. They will compete against a field that includes background from martial arts and wrestling. This tournament highlights California's strong representation in the sport, with four entrants in total.
- •Tournament set for November 21 at Caribe Royale in Orlando.
- •Juicy Finau returns with professional wrestling experience.
- •Tuitupou uses a pushing sumo style with a Muay Thai background.
- •De La Torre is a three-time U.S. national sumo team member.
- •California now has four competitors confirmed for the event.
- 1:07 AMYahoo Sports — Three California sumo wrestlers added to World Elite Sumo Tournament in Orlando on Nov. 21
"Three California-based competitors—professional wrestler Juicy Finau of Chino, Josh "Siua" Tuitupou of Union City and Gilberto "El Coloso Aztec" De La Torre of Los Angeles—were among seven additional wrestlers announced for World Elite Sumo's one-night, 12-man, open-weight tournament at Caribe Royale Orlando on Saturday, Nov. 21.
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