Yokozunae that have has left the Kyokai in the past before their time was up:Kitanofuji (was passed by for rijicho), Wajima (gambling, went on to Pro-wrestling) Akebono (wanted to become a fighter in K1), the extremely popular yet unstable Takanohana (strange stuff and odd behavior, was destined to become rijicho someday), Wakanohana, went on to try football but is now a commentator on TV, Asashouryuu (kicked out in disgrace), Harumafuji (ditto) and now Hakuhou.
Active as Oyakata ex-Yokozunae:
Isegahama, (ex-Asahifuji), Hakkaku (ex-Hokutoumi, chairman of the board), Shibatayama (ex- Oonokuni), ex-Musashimaru, ex- Kakuryuu, ex- Kisenosato, and ex- Terunofuji.