Known For
Acting
Born
May 29, 1995
Place of Birth
Osaka, Japan
Credits
145 titles
Konosuke Takeshita
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. 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. 17 in the PWI 500 for 2025, 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
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 16
Konosuke Takeshita
DDT Wrestle Peter Pan 2026
Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 14
Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 13
Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 12
Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 11
Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 10
Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 9
Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 8
Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 7
Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 6
Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 5
Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 4
Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 3
Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 2
Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 1
Konosuke Takeshita
AEW x NJPW x CMLL x Stardom Present Forbidden Door 2026
Konosuke Takeshita
CMLL Presenta NJPW Fantastica Mania Mexico 2026
Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW Dominion 6.14 In Osaka-Jo Hall
Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW Vs. DDT: Toru Yano vs. Super Sasadango Machine, Part 2
Konosuke Takeshita
AEW Double or Nothing 2026
Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 2
Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 1
Konosuke Takeshita
AEW Dynasty 2026
Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2026
Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW Road to Sakura Genesis 2026 - Day 5
Konosuke Takeshita
TJPW Grand Princess '26
Konosuke Takeshita
DDT Judgement 2026 ~29th Anniversary Celebration 5-Hour Special~
Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 12 (Final)
Konosuke Takeshita
AEW Revolution 2026
Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW The New Beginning USA 2026
Konosuke Takeshita
AEW Grand Slam Australia 2026
Konosuke Takeshita
DDT Mission in Battle ~new year splendor~
Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW New Year Dash !! 2026
Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20
Konosuke Takeshita
DDT New Year☆Dramatic Parade 2026 ~Answer will be given in a year~
Konosuke Takeshita
AEW Worlds End 2025
Konsuke Takeshita
DDT Be Ambitious ~Autumn Battle Rhapsody~
Konosuke Takeshita
AEW Full Gear 2025
Konosuke Takeshita
AEW Full Gear 2025: Saturday Tailgate Brawl
Konosuke Takeshita
DDT Ryogoku After ~It's a Wonderful Battle~
Konosuke Takeshita
DDT Ultimate Party 2025
Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW Hiroshi Tanahashi ~ Final Homecoming
Konosuke Takeshita
AEW WrestleDream 2025
Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW King of Pro Wrestling 2025
Konosuke Takeshita
AEW All Out 2025
Konsuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 19 (Final)
Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 18
Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 17
Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 16
Konosuke Takeshita