Konosuke Takeshita
Acting · Born May 29, 1995 · 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.
Known for
Films
AEW WrestleDream 2026
2026
NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2026
20269.0
NJPW Destruction In Kobe 2026
20267.0
DDT Yuki Ueno 10th Anniversary Event ~IN MY MIND "10"~
2026
AEW All In 2026: London
20269.3
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 19 (Final)
20269.5
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 18
20268.0
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 17
20269.0
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 16
20267.0
DDT Wrestle Peter Pan 2026
20267.0
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 14
20267.5
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 13
20266.0
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 12
20268.5
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 11
20267.5
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 10
20269.0
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 9
20267.5
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 8
20268.0
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 7
20268.0
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 6
20268.0
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 5
20268.0
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 4
20268.5
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 3
20268.0
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 2
20268.0
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 1
20269.0
AEW x NJPW x CMLL x Stardom Present Forbidden Door 2026
20269.1
CMLL Presenta NJPW Fantastica Mania Mexico 2026
2026
NJPW Dominion 6.14 In Osaka-Jo Hall 2026
20268.0
NJPW Vs. DDT: Toru Yano vs. Super Sasadango Machine, Part 2
20268.0
AEW Double or Nothing 2026
20269.4
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 2
20268.0
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 1
20267.0
AEW Dynasty
20268.3
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2026
20268.5
NJPW Road to Sakura Genesis 2026 - Day 5
2026
TJPW Grand Princess '26
20267.5
DDT Judgement 2026 ~29th Anniversary Celebration 5-Hour Special~
20267.0
NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 12 (Final)
20267.0
AEW Revolution 2026
20269.1
NJPW The New Beginning USA 2026
20267.0
AEW Grand Slam Australia 2026
20268.0
DDT Mission in Battle ~new year splendor~
2026
NJPW New Year Dash !! 2026
20267.0
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20
20268.0
DDT New Year☆Dramatic Parade 2026 ~Answer will be given in a year~
2026
AEW Worlds End 2025
20258.7
DDT Be Ambitious ~Autumn Battle Rhapsody~
2025
AEW Full Gear 2025: Saturday Tailgate Brawl
20256.0
AEW Full Gear 2025
20258.3
DDT Ryogoku After ~It's a Wonderful Battle~
2025
DDT Ultimate Party 2025
2025
NJPW Hiroshi Tanahashi ~ Final Homecoming
2025
AEW WrestleDream 2025
20258.3
NJPW King of Pro Wrestling 2025
20258.0
AEW All Out 2025
20258.1
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 19 (Final)
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 18
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 17
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 16
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 15
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 14
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 13
202510.0
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 12
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 11
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 10
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 9
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 8
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 7
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 6
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 5
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 4
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 3
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 2
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 1
2025
AEW All In 2025: Texas
20259.3
ROH Supercard of Honor 2025
20257.2
CMLL Martes Populares - CMLL vs. AEW/ROH
2025
NJPW Dominion 6.15 In Osaka-Jo Hall 2025
2025
AEW Double or Nothing 2025
20259.2
NJPW Resurgence 2025
20256.3
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2025 - Night 2
2025
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2025 - Night 1
2025
TJPW vs DDT vs GCW
2025
NJPW Windy City Riot 2025
2025
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2025
2025
AEW Revolution 2025
20258.2
AEW: Grand Slam Australia
20257.2
NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka 2025
20256.0
NJPW Battle in the Valley 2025
20258.0
NJPW x AEW x CMLL x ROH x STARDOM: Wrestle Dynasty
20257.0
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19
20258.0
AEW Worlds End 2024
20247.5
NJPW Strong Style Evolved 2024
20247.0
AEW Full Gear 2024
20246.6
NJPW Fighting Spirit Unleashed 2024
2024
Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling - Forged In Excellence Night 2
20246.0
Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling - Forged In Excellence Night 1
20246.8
AEW WrestleDream 2024
20247.1
AEW All Out 2024
20247.6
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 19 (Final)
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 18
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 17
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 16
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 15
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 14
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 13
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 12
20245.5
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 11
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 10
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 9
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 8
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 7
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 6
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 5
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 4
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 3
2024
DDT Wrestling Peter Pan 2024
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 1
2024
AEW x NJPW Present Forbidden Door 2024
20247.3
AEW Double or Nothing 2024
20246.9
DDT Goes Philadelphia!
20247.0
AEW Revolution 2024
20248.6
AEW Worlds End 2023
20237.5
DDT Ultimate Party 2023
2023
AEW: WrestleDream 2023
20238.5
AEW All Out 2023
20236.8
AEW All In 2023: London
20238.0
AEW x NJPW Present Forbidden Door 2023
20237.9
AEW Double or Nothing 2023
20236.2
ROH: Supercard of Honor 2023: Zero Hour
2023
PWG: 2023 Battle of Los Angeles - Final Stage
2023
PWG: 2023 Battle of Los Angeles - Stage One
2023
DPW 1st Anniversary
2022
DDT: Konosuke Takeshita 10th Anniversary ~ Nishinari Bay Blues ~
2022
Jim Crockett Promotions: Ric Flair's Last Match
20226.0
PWG: Nineteen
20227.0
PWG: Delivering The Goods
2022
CyberFight Festival 2021
2021
AEW The House Always Wins
2021
DDT Judgement 2021 ~DDT 24th Anniversary~
2021
DDT Day Dream Believer 2021
20217.0
DDT Kawasaki Strong 2021
20217.0
EVOLVE 125
2019
DDT Ryōgoku Peter Pan 2018: Fall Pro-Wrestling Cultural Festival
2018
DDT Judgement
20187.0
Revenge of Domino Mask the Movie
2016
