Rawk Hawk is the champion of the Glitz Pit in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. He is a large yellow bird-like fighter who holds the title when Mario enters the Glitz Pit tournament in Glitzville.
Rawk Hawk is not merely a regular opponent: he is the final major challenge of Mario’s rise through the Glitz Pit ranks. His arrogant personality and willingness to play dirty help establish him as a showy but insecure champion determined to protect his position. Mario eventually defeats him and claims the championship.
The name is sometimes confused with Prince Mush, the Glitz Pit’s original champion. Prince Mush disappeared before the events of Mario’s tournament, and the later story reveals what happened to him. Rawk Hawk is the reigning champion during the main tournament, while King K, Doopliss, and other listed characters are fighters or antagonists rather than the champion Mario initially faces.