Konosuke Takeshita
Acting
1995-05-29 · Osaka, Japan
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.
Filmography
TheatersCMLL & NJPW Lucha Kingdom 2026
2026 · Movie
TheatersDDT Ultimate Party 2026
2026 · Movie
TheatersAEW WrestleDream 2026
2026 · Movie
TheatersNJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2026
2026 · Movie
TheatersNJPW Destruction In Kobe 2026
2026 · Movie
TheatersDDT Yuki Ueno 10th Anniversary Event ~IN MY MIND "10"~
2026 · Movie
TheatersAEW All In 2026: London
2026 · Movie
TheatersNJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 19 (Final)
2026 · Movie
TheatersNJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 18
2026 · Movie
TheatersNJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 17
2026 · Movie
TheatersNJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 16
2026 · Movie
TheatersDDT Wrestle Peter Pan 2026
2026 · Movie
TheatersNJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 14
2026 · Movie
TheatersNJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 13
2026 · Movie
TheatersNJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 12
2026 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 11
2026 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 10
2026 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 9
2026 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 8
2026 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 7
2026 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 6
2026 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 5
2026 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 4
2026 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 3
2026 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 2
2026 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 1
2026 · Movie
AEW x NJPW x CMLL x Stardom Present Forbidden Door 2026
2026 · Movie
CMLL Presenta NJPW Fantastica Mania Mexico 2026
2026 · Movie
NJPW Dominion 6.14 In Osaka-Jo Hall 2026
2026 · Movie
NJPW Vs. DDT: Toru Yano vs. Super Sasadango Machine, Part 2
2026 · Movie
AEW Double or Nothing 2026
2026 · Movie
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 2
2026 · Movie
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 1
2026 · Movie
AEW Dynasty 2026
2026 · Movie
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2026
2026 · Movie
NJPW Road to Sakura Genesis 2026 - Day 5
2026 · Movie
TJPW Grand Princess '26
2026 · Movie
DDT Judgement 2026 ~29th Anniversary Celebration 5-Hour Special~
2026 · Movie
NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 12 (Final)
2026 · Movie
AEW Revolution 2026
2026 · Movie
NJPW The New Beginning USA 2026
2026 · Movie
AEW Grand Slam Australia 2026
2026 · Movie
DDT Mission in Battle ~new year splendor~
2026 · Movie
NJPW New Year Dash !! 2026
2026 · Movie
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20
2026 · Movie
DDT New Year☆Dramatic Parade 2026 ~Answer will be given in a year~
2026 · Movie
AEW Worlds End 2025
2025 · Movie
DDT Be Ambitious ~Autumn Battle Rhapsody~
2025 · Movie
AEW Full Gear 2025
2025 · Movie
AEW Full Gear 2025: Saturday Tailgate Brawl
2025 · Movie
DDT Ryogoku After ~It's a Wonderful Battle~
2025 · Movie
DDT Ultimate Party 2025
2025 · Movie
NJPW Hiroshi Tanahashi ~ Final Homecoming
2025 · Movie
AEW WrestleDream 2025
2025 · Movie
NJPW King of Pro Wrestling 2025
2025 · Movie
AEW All Out 2025
2025 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 19 (Final)
2025 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 18
2025 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 17
2025 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 16
2025 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 15
2025 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 14
2025 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 13
2025 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 12
2025 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 11
2025 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 10
2025 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 9
2025 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 8
2025 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 7
2025 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 6
2025 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 5
2025 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 4
2025 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 3
2025 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 2
2025 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 1
2025 · Movie
AEW All In 2025: Texas
2025 · Movie
ROH Supercard of Honor 2025
2025 · Movie
CMLL Martes Populares - CMLL vs. AEW/ROH
2025 · Movie
NJPW Dominion 6.15 In Osaka-Jo Hall 2025
2025 · Movie
AEW Double or Nothing 2025
2025 · Movie
NJPW Resurgence 2025
2025 · Movie
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2025 - Night 2
2025 · Movie
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2025 - Night 1
2025 · Movie
TJPW vs DDT vs GCW
2025 · Movie
NJPW Windy City Riot 2025
2025 · Movie
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2025
2025 · Movie
AEW Revolution 2025
2025 · Movie
AEW: Grand Slam Australia
2025 · Movie
NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka 2025
2025 · Movie
NJPW Battle in the Valley 2025
2025 · Movie
NJPW x AEW x CMLL x ROH x STARDOM: Wrestle Dynasty
2025 · Movie
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19
2025 · Movie
AEW Worlds End 2024
2024 · Movie
NJPW Strong Style Evolved 2024
2024 · Movie
AEW Full Gear 2024
2024 · Movie
NJPW Fighting Spirit Unleashed 2024
2024 · Movie
Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling - Forged In Excellence Night 2
2024 · Movie
Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling - Forged In Excellence Night 1
2024 · Movie
AEW WrestleDream 2024
2024 · Movie
AEW All Out 2024
2024 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 19 (Final)
2024 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 18
2024 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 17
2024 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 16
2024 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 15
2024 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 14
2024 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 13
2024 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 12
2024 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 11
2024 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 10
2024 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 9
2024 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 8
2024 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 7
2024 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 6
2024 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 5
2024 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 4
2024 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 3
2024 · Movie
DDT Wrestling Peter Pan 2024
2024 · Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 1
2024 · Movie
AEW x NJPW Present Forbidden Door 2024
2024 · Movie
AEW Double or Nothing 2024
2024 · Movie
DDT Goes Philadelphia!
2024 · Movie
AEW Revolution 2024
2024 · Movie
AEW Worlds End 2023
2023 · Movie
DDT Ultimate Party 2023
2023 · Movie
AEW: WrestleDream 2023
2023 · Movie
AEW All Out 2023
2023 · Movie
AEW All In 2023: London
2023 · Movie
AEW x NJPW Present Forbidden Door 2023
2023 · Movie
All Elite Wrestling: Collision
2023 · Series
AEW Double or Nothing 2023
2023 · Movie
ROH: Supercard of Honor 2023: Zero Hour
2023 · Movie
ROH on HonorClub
2023 · Series
PWG: 2023 Battle of Los Angeles - Final Stage
2023 · Movie
PWG: 2023 Battle of Los Angeles - Stage One
2023 · Movie
DPW 1st Anniversary
2022 · Movie
DDT: Konosuke Takeshita 10th Anniversary ~ Nishinari Bay Blues ~
2022 · Movie
Jim Crockett Promotions: Ric Flair's Last Match
2022 · Movie
PWG: Nineteen
2022 · Movie
PWG: Delivering The Goods
2022 · Movie
All Elite Wrestling: Battle of the Belts
2022 · Series
DPW Fire
2021 · Series
All Elite Wrestling: Rampage
2021 · Series
CyberFight Festival 2021
2021 · Movie
AEW The House Always Wins
2021 · Movie
DDT Judgement 2021 ~DDT 24th Anniversary~
2021 · Movie
AEW Dark: Elevation
2021 · Series
DDT Day Dream Believer 2021
2021 · Movie
DDT Kawasaki Strong 2021
2021 · Movie
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
2019 · Series
The Wrestlers
2019 · Series
EVOLVE 125
2019 · Movie
DDT Ryōgoku Peter Pan 2018: Fall Pro-Wrestling Cultural Festival
2018 · Movie
DDT Judgement
2018 · Movie
DDT presents DNA 18
2016 · Movie
Revenge of Domino Mask the Movie
2016 · Movie
Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling
2013 · Series
DDT Pro-Wrestling
Series