Konosuke Takeshita
Acting
Born: 1995-05-29 in Osaka, Japan
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
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
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ROH on HonorClub
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All Elite Wrestling: Collision
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All Elite Wrestling: Rampage
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DDT Pro-Wrestling
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AEW Dark: Elevation
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AEW Dark: Elevation
AEW All In: London
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Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling
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Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling
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AEW Dynasty
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All Elite Wrestling: Battle of the Belts
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The Wrestlers
Himself
NJPW Road to Sakura Genesis 2026 - Day 5
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DPW Fire
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Revenge of Domino Mask the Movie
NJPW New Year Dash !! 2026
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NJPW Dominion 6.15 In Osaka-Jo Hall 2025
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AEW Revolution 2026
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NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 19 (Final)
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AEW Double or Nothing 2024
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AEW WrestleDream 2025
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NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 2
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NJPW Dominion 6.14 In Osaka-Jo Hall 2026
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NJPW Fighting Spirit Unleashed 2024
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NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 1
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AEW x NJPW x CMLL x Stardom Present Forbidden Door 2026
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AEW Grand Slam Australia 2026
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Jim Crockett Promotions: Ric Flair's Last Match
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NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 18
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NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 18
Konosuke Takeshita - Japanese Commentary
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 3
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AEW All Out 2025
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NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 8
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AEW Worlds End 2025
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NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 1
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AEW All In 2025: Texas
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NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 6
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AEW All In 2023: London
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