KENTA

Known as: KENTA, Hideo Itami, Kenta Kobayashi
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KENTA - Pro Wrestlers Database

On this page you find the full wrestling profile of KENTA, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Kenta Kobayashi (小林健太) was born in Sōka, Saitama, Japan on March 12, 1981, and he is currently 44 years old.

He is currently working for Pro Wrestling NOAH on the Heavyweight brand under the ring name of KENTA.

KENTA is a 2-time World Champion, and has won a total of 15 championships in major promotions during his career.

KENTA Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameKenta Kobayashi (小林健太)
  • Ring Names
    • KENTA (February 23, 2019 - Present)
    • Hideo Itami (September 11, 2014 - February 22, 2019)
    • KENTA (July 18, 2001 - September 10, 2014)
    • Kenta Kobayashi (March 11, 2000 - June 9, 2001)
  • Born March 12, 1981 (age 44)
  • NationalityNationality: JapanJapan
  • Birth PlaceSōka, Saitama, Japan
  • Billed From
    • Tokyo, Japan
  • Height 5 ft 9 in (174 cm)
  • Weight
    • 187 lbs (85 kg)
  • NicknamesThe International/Japanese Sensation; Black Sun

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (March 11, 2000 - Present)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHBrand Heavyweight December 6, 2024Present
    PromotionMajor League WrestlingMLWJuly 12, 2024June 26, 2025
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight June 9, 2019February 13, 2025
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand 205 Live December 18, 2017February 22, 2019
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw December 18, 2017May 29, 2018
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand NXT September 11, 2014December 17, 2017
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHBrand Heavyweight October 31, 2011May 17, 2014
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHBrand Junior Heavyweight August 5, 2000October 30, 2011
    PromotionRing of HonorROHDecember 17, 2005August 15, 2009
    PromotionKensuke Office Pro-WrestlingKOPWMay 10, 2008March 22, 2009
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight March 11, 2000July 20, 2000

  • Images History

    Feb 2025
    Feb 2025
    Feb 2024
    Feb 2024
    Jan 2023
    Jan 2023
    Jul 2022
    Jul 2022
    Jun 2019
    Jun 2019
    Dec 2017
    Dec 2017
    Sep 2014
    Sep 2014
    Jan 2011
    Jan 2011
    Jan 2009
    Jan 2009
    Jan 2007
    Jan 2007
    Dec 2005
    Dec 2005
    Mar 2000
    Mar 2000

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelTurned on CHAOSAugust 12, 2019Present
    FaceDebuted on main roster as a faceDecember 18, 2017August 17, 2019
    HeelDisqualified himself with a low blow to Kassius OhnoJuly 26, 2017December 17, 2017
    FaceMaybach Taniguchi turned on him and stole his Heavyweight Championship beltFebruary 9, 2013July 25, 2017
    HeelJoined DisobeyJanuary 29, 2011February 8, 2013
    FaceMarch 11, 2000January 28, 2011

  • Finishers

    • GTS - Go to Sleep - Fireman's Carry into a Knee Lift (January 1, 2015 - Present)
    • Busaiku he no Hizageri / Busaiku Knee Kick - Running Single Leg High Knee (June 9, 2019 - Present)
    • Sakura Knee Strike / Go to Sleep '18 - Inverted Facelock into a Three-quarter Facelock Facebreaker Knee Smash (February 6, 2018 - February 22, 2019)
    • Shotgun Kick - Running Single Leg Front Dropkick (January 1, 2015 - June 29, 2016)
    • Diving Double Foot Stomp (September 11, 2014 - December 31, 2014)
    • Spinning Roundhouse Kick to a kneeling opponent (September 11, 2014 - December 31, 2014)
    • Go 2 Sleep - Fireman's Carry into a Knee Lift (March 11, 2000 - May 17, 2014)
    • Busaiku he no Hizageri / Busaiku Knee Kick - Running Single Leg High Knee (March 11, 2000 - May 17, 2014)
    • Game Over - Omoplata Crossface (January 29, 2011 - May 17, 2014)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Cicatriz" by Kamixlo - Single (June 9, 2019 - Present)
    • Theme Song"Shot 'Em" by [Q]Brick - with Bullet Club - Team (August 12, 2019 - February 13, 2025)
    • Theme Song"Tokiwakita (Time Has Come)" by CFO$ - Single (September 11, 2014 - February 22, 2019)
    • Theme Song"Rey Misterio Jr. Jam (Instrumental)" by Ill Harmonics - Single (December 17, 2005 - August 15, 2009)
    • Theme Song"Enio" by SebastiAn - Single (January 27, 2013 - May 17, 2014)
    • Theme Song"What You Know (Instrumental)" by T.I. - Single (October 31, 2011 - January 26, 2013)
    • Theme Song"Art & Life" by Twista feat. Young Chris, Memphis Bleek & Freeway - Single (October 29, 2006 - October 30, 2011)
    • Theme Song"Where the Hood At?" by DMX - Single (July 18, 2001 - October 28, 2006)
    • Theme Song"No Light Theory" by Brahman - Single (August 6, 2000 - July 17, 2001)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Pro Wrestling NOAH

    New Japan Pro Wrestling

  • DEFY Wrestling

    • 1 DEFY World Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • NJPW STRONG Survivor Winner (2023)
    • NXT André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal Qualifying Tournament Winner (2015)
    • PW Noah One Day Six Man Tag Team Tournament Winner (2002 - with Kenta Kobashi & Kentaro Shiga)
    • PW Noah Differ Cup Winner (2005)
    • PW Noah Nippon TV Cup Junior Heavyweight Tag League Winner (2007, 2008 - with Taiji Ishimori; 2010 - with Atsushi Aoki)
    • PW Noah 2 Days Tag Tournament Winner (2011 - with Yoshihiro Takayama)
    • PW Noah Global League Tournament Winner (2012)
    • PW Noah Global Tag League Winner (2013 - with Yoshihiro Takayama)
    • PW Noah Matsumoto Day Clinic Cup Contention Heavyweight Battle Royal Winner (2013)
    • PW Noah Global Tag League Fighting Spirit Award Winner (2014 - with Yoshihiro Takayama)
    • ALL Torneo Latino Americano de Lucha Libre Winner (2013)
    • WON Tag Team of the Year (2003, 2004 - with Naomichi Marufuji)
    • WON Best Wrestling Maneuver (2006, 2007 - Go 2 Sleep)
    • Tokyo Sports Best Tag Team Award (2003 - with Naomichi Marufuji)
    • Tokyo Sports Best Bout Award (2006 - vs. Naomichi Marufuji, 29/10)
    • Tokyo Sports Technique Award (2011)
    • Tokyo Sports Outstanding Performance Award (2013)
    • Nikkan Sports Match of The Year Award (2006 - vs. Naomichi Marufuji, 10/29; 2008 - vs. Naomichi Marufuji, 10/25)
    • Nikkan Sports Technique Award (2006, 2007)
    • 22° in the PWI 500 (2013)

Teams & Relations

Hideo Itami Games Appearances (7)

WWE Main Series (4/25)

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Other Games (3)

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