The Nagoya tournament ended with the Emperor's Cup being handed to arguably the most surprising top division champion in eight years.
The steamy meet in central Japan took its cue from the World Cup, delivering a succession of shocks right from the get-go.
Big names fell by the wayside one after another before Mitakeumi emerged victorious to end Dewanoumi Stable's 38-year championship drought.
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