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Konosuke Takeshita
Actor

Konosuke Takeshita

29 May 1995Born
31Age
154Credits
Osaka, JapanBirthplace

Biography

Konosuke Takeshita is a Japanese professional wrestler signed with DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT), New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), and All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he is a two-time AEW International Champion. He made his NJPW debut in the 2024 G1 Climax, reaching the quarterfinals, then in 2025 won the NEVER Openweight Championship in January, the G1 Climax 35 in August, and the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship in October, before adding his first NJPW World Television Championship in February 2026.

He began his professional wrestling career with DDT in 2012 at the age of 17 and quickly rose through the ranks as one of the promotion’s top stars before expanding internationally.

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During his career in DDT, he has been a five-time KO-D Openweight Champion, four-time KO-D Tag Team Champion, five-time KO-D 6-Man Tag Team Champion, and four-time Iron Man Heavymetalweight Champion.

Frequently praised by fans, wrestling journalists, and fellow wrestlers, Takeshita is regarded as one of the most complete performers of his generation, known for his high match quality, physical intensity, technical precision, and ability to elevate opponents across multiple promotions and styles. He was ranked No. 5 in the PWI 500 in 2026, was voted Most Underrated by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter in 2022 and 2024, and won Most Outstanding Wrestler in 2025.

Takeshita is married to fellow AEW wrestler Yuka Sakazaki, with the couple announcing their marriage in May 2025.

Known for

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 154 credits.

  1. TBADDT Pro-WrestlingSeries: KONOSUKE TAKESHITA (2 episodes)
  2. 2026NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2026Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  3. 2026NJPW Destruction In Kobe 2026Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  4. 2026DDT Yuki Ueno 10th Anniversary Event ~IN MY MIND "10"~Film: KONOSUKE TAKESHITA
  5. 2026AEW All In 2026: LondonFilm: Konosuke Takeshita
  6. 2026NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 19 (Final)Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  7. 2026NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 18Film: Konosuke Takeshita, Konosuke Takeshita - Japanese Commentary
  8. 2026NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 17Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  9. 2026NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 16Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  10. 2026DDT Wrestle Peter Pan 2026Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  11. 2026NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 14Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  12. 2026NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 13Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  13. 2026NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 12Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  14. 2026NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 11Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  15. 2026NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 10Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  16. 2026NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 9Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  17. 2026NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 8Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  18. 2026NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 7Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  19. 2026NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 6Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  20. 2026NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 5Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  21. 2026NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 4Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  22. 2026NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 3Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  23. 2026NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 2Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  24. 2026NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 1Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  25. 2026AEW x NJPW x CMLL x Stardom Present Forbidden Door 2026Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  26. 2026CMLL Presenta NJPW Fantastica Mania Mexico 2026Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  27. 2026NJPW Dominion 6.14 In Osaka-Jo Hall 2026Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  28. 2026NJPW Vs. DDT: Toru Yano vs. Super Sasadango Machine, Part 2Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  29. 2026AEW Double or Nothing 2026Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  30. 2026NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 2Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  31. 2026NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 1Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  32. 2026AEW DynastyFilm: Konosuke Takeshita
  33. 2026NJPW Sakura Genesis 2026Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  34. 2026NJPW Road to Sakura Genesis 2026 - Day 5Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  35. 2026TJPW Grand Princess '26Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  36. 2026DDT Judgement 2026 ~29th Anniversary Celebration 5-Hour Special~Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  37. 2026NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 12 (Final)Film: Konosuke Takeshita, Konosuke Takeshita - Japanese Commentary
  38. 2026AEW Revolution 2026Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  39. 2026NJPW The New Beginning USA 2026Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  40. 2026AEW Grand Slam Australia 2026Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  41. 2026DDT Mission in Battle ~new year splendor~Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  42. 2026NJPW New Year Dash !! 2026Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  43. 2026NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  44. 2026DDT New Year☆Dramatic Parade 2026 ~Answer will be given in a year~Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  45. 2025AEW Worlds End 2025Film: Konsuke Takeshita
  46. 2025DDT Be Ambitious ~Autumn Battle Rhapsody~Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  47. 2025AEW Full Gear 2025: Saturday Tailgate BrawlFilm: Konosuke Takeshita
  48. 2025AEW Full Gear 2025Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  49. 2025DDT Ryogoku After ~It's a Wonderful Battle~Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  50. 2025DDT Ultimate Party 2025Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  51. 2025NJPW Hiroshi Tanahashi ~ Final HomecomingFilm: Konosuke Takeshita
  52. 2025AEW WrestleDream 2025Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  53. 2025NJPW King of Pro Wrestling 2025Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  54. 2025AEW All Out 2025Film: Konsuke Takeshita
  55. 2025NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 19 (Final)Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  56. 2025NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 18Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  57. 2025NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 17Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  58. 2025NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 16Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  59. 2025NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 15Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  60. 2025NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 14Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  61. 2025NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 13Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  62. 2025NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 12Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  63. 2025NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 11Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  64. 2025NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 10Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  65. 2025NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 9Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  66. 2025NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 8Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  67. 2025NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 7Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  68. 2025NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 6Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  69. 2025NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 5Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  70. 2025NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 4Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  71. 2025NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 3Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  72. 2025NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 2Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  73. 2025NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 1Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  74. 2025AEW All In 2025: TexasFilm: Konosuke Takeshita
  75. 2025ROH Supercard of Honor 2025Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  76. 2025CMLL Martes Populares - CMLL vs. AEW/ROHFilm: Konosuke Takeshita
  77. 2025NJPW Dominion 6.15 In Osaka-Jo Hall 2025Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  78. 2025AEW Double or Nothing 2025Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  79. 2025NJPW Resurgence 2025Film: Konosuke Takeshita
  80. 2025NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2025 - Night 2Film: Konosuke Takeshita

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