Konosuke Takeshita
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. 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.
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Films (148)
CMLL & NJPW Lucha Kingdom 2026
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
DDT Ultimate Party 2026
2026 · KONOSUKE TAKESHITA
AEW WrestleDream 2026
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2026
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW Destruction In Kobe 2026
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
DDT Yuki Ueno 10th Anniversary Event ~IN MY MIND "10"~
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
AEW All In 2026: London
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 19 (Final)
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 18
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita, Konosuke Takeshita - Japanese Commentary
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 17
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 16
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
DDT Wrestle Peter Pan 2026
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 14
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 13
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 12
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 11
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 10
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 9
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 8
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 7
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 6
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 5
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 4
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 3
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 2
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 1
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
AEW x NJPW x CMLL x Stardom Present Forbidden Door 2026
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
CMLL Presenta NJPW Fantastica Mania Mexico 2026
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW Dominion 6.14 In Osaka-Jo Hall 2026
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW Vs. DDT: Toru Yano vs. Super Sasadango Machine, Part 2
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
AEW Double or Nothing 2026
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 2
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 1
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
AEW Dynasty 2026
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2026
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW Road to Sakura Genesis 2026 - Day 5
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
TJPW Grand Princess '26
2026 · KONOSUKE TAKESHITA
DDT Judgement 2026 ~29th Anniversary Celebration 5-Hour Special~
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 12 (Final)
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita, Konosuke Takeshita - Japanese Commentary
AEW Revolution 2026
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW The New Beginning USA 2026
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
AEW Grand Slam Australia 2026
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
DDT Mission in Battle ~new year splendor~
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW New Year Dash !! 2026
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
DDT New Year☆Dramatic Parade 2026 ~Answer will be given in a year~
2026 · Konosuke Takeshita
AEW Worlds End 2025
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
DDT Be Ambitious ~Autumn Battle Rhapsody~
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
AEW Full Gear 2025: Saturday Tailgate Brawl
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
AEW Full Gear 2025
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
DDT Ryogoku After ~It's a Wonderful Battle~
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
DDT Ultimate Party 2025
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW Hiroshi Tanahashi ~ Final Homecoming
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
AEW WrestleDream 2025
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW King of Pro Wrestling 2025
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
AEW All Out 2025
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 19 (Final)
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 18
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 17
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 16
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 15
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 14
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 13
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 12
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 11
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 10
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 9
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 8
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 7
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 6
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 5
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 4
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 3
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 2
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 1
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
AEW All In 2025: Texas
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
ROH Supercard of Honor 2025
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
CMLL Martes Populares - CMLL vs. AEW/ROH
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW Dominion 6.15 In Osaka-Jo Hall 2025
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
AEW Double or Nothing 2025
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW Resurgence 2025
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2025 - Night 2
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2025 - Night 1
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
TJPW vs DDT vs GCW
2025 · KONOSUKE TAKESHITA
NJPW Windy City Riot 2025
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2025
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
AEW Revolution 2025
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
AEW: Grand Slam Australia
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka 2025
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW Battle in the Valley 2025
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW x AEW x CMLL x ROH x STARDOM: Wrestle Dynasty
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19
2025 · Konosuke Takeshita
AEW Worlds End 2024
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW Strong Style Evolved 2024
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
AEW Full Gear 2024
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW Fighting Spirit Unleashed 2024
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling - Forged In Excellence Night 2
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling - Forged In Excellence Night 1
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
AEW WrestleDream 2024
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
AEW All Out 2024
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 19 (Final)
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 18
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 17
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 16
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 15
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 14
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 13
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 12
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 11
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 10
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 9
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 8
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 7
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 6
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 5
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 4
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 3
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
DDT Wrestling Peter Pan 2024
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 1
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
AEW x NJPW Present Forbidden Door 2024
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
AEW Double or Nothing 2024
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
DDT Goes Philadelphia!
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
AEW Revolution 2024
2024 · Konosuke Takeshita
AEW Worlds End 2023
2023 · Konosuke Takeshita
DDT Ultimate Party 2023
2023 · Konosuke Takeshita
AEW: WrestleDream 2023
2023 · Konosuke Takeshita
AEW All Out 2023
2023 · Konosuke Takeshita
AEW All In 2023: London
2023 · Konosuke Takeshita
AEW x NJPW Present Forbidden Door 2023
2023 · Konosuke Takeshita
AEW Double or Nothing 2023
2023 · Konosuke Takeshita
ROH: Supercard of Honor 2023: Zero Hour
2023 · Konosuke Takeshita
PWG: 2023 Battle of Los Angeles - Final Stage
2023 · Konosuke Takeshita
PWG: 2023 Battle of Los Angeles - Stage One
2023 · Konosuke Takeshita
DPW 1st Anniversary
2022 · Konosuke Takeshita
DDT: Konosuke Takeshita 10th Anniversary ~ Nishinari Bay Blues ~
2022 · Konosuke Takeshita
Jim Crockett Promotions: Ric Flair's Last Match
2022 · Konosuke Takeshita
PWG: Nineteen
2022 · Konosuke Takeshita
PWG: Delivering The Goods
2022 · Konosuke Takeshita
CyberFight Festival 2021
2021 · Konosuke Takeshita
AEW The House Always Wins
2021 · Konosuke Takeshita
DDT Judgement 2021 ~DDT 24th Anniversary~
2021 · Konosuke Takeshita
DDT Day Dream Believer 2021
2021 · Konosuke Takeshita
DDT Kawasaki Strong 2021
2021 · Konosuke Takeshita
EVOLVE 125
2019 · Konosuke Takeshita
DDT Ryōgoku Peter Pan 2018: Fall Pro-Wrestling Cultural Festival
2018 · Konosuke Takeshita
DDT Judgement
2018 · Konosuke Takeshita
DDT presents DNA 18
2016 · Konosuke Takeshita
Revenge of Domino Mask the Movie
2016
Séries (10)
All Elite Wrestling: Collision
2023 · Konosuke Takeshita
ROH on HonorClub
2023 · Konosuke Takeshita
All Elite Wrestling: Battle of the Belts
2022 · Konosuke Takeshita
DPW Fire
2021 · Konosuke Takeshita
All Elite Wrestling: Rampage
2021 · Konosuke Takeshita
AEW Dark: Elevation
2021 · Konosuke Takeshita
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
2019 · Konosuke Takeshita
The Wrestlers
2019 · Himself
Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling
2013 · KONOSUKE TAKESHITA
DDT Pro-Wrestling
· Konosuke Takeshita