Konosuke Takeshita

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Born on May 29, 1995 (30 years old)

From Osaka, Japan

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Biography

Konosuke Takeshita is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed with DDT Pro Wrestling (DDT), New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), and All Elite Wrestling (AEW) where he is a member of the Don Callis Family. He made his NJPW debut in the 2024 G1 Climax tournament, reaching the quarterfinals, won G1 Climax 35 in 2025, and later that same year became the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion. He began his professional wrestling career with DDT Pro-Wrestling in 2012 at the age of 17 and quickly rose through the ranks as one of the promotion’s top stars before expanding internationally. Over his career, primarily in DDT, he has held several championships, including being 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 Heavy Metal Championship, along with a one-time NEVER Openweight Champion in NJPW and a one-time International Champion in AEW. Frequently praised by fans, wrestling journalists, and fellow wrestlers, Takeshita is regarded as one of the most complete performers of his generation, recognized for his consistently high match quality, physical intensity, and technical precision, as well as his ability to elevate opponents and deliver standout performances across multiple promotions and styles, leading many to view him as a future defining figure of modern professional wrestling.

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