Nick is back! And we're here to breakdown some news, the banzuke, bounceback performances for our 2 Yokozuna Onosato and Hoshoryu as well as the potential for Aonishiki to 3-peat and punch his own Yokozuna ticket. We'll also give an update on our 2026 Yung-zeki Sweepstakes and pick out darkhorses and favorites for the Osaka Stormy Basho: 2026 Edition.

0:00 Intro

1:38 News

7:55 Preview: Onosato and Hoshoryu

12:27 Preview: Aonishiki

17:33 Preview: San'yaku Talk

24:00 Preview: Joijin & High Rankers

29:00 Preview: Middle Maegashiras

32:00 Preview: Low Maegashiras

34:20 Yung-zeki Update

44:45 Dark Horses

46:35 Favorites

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