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Kenta Kobayashi
Kenta Kobayashi is best known for Raw, WWE NXT, All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite and WWE Main Event. Kenta Kobayashi was born on March 12, 1981. Kenta Kobayashi is 45 years old (born March 12, 1981).
- Born
- March 12, 1981 (45 years old)
- Place of birth
- Sōka, Saitama, Japan
Biography
Kenta Kobayashi (born March 12, 1981), better known by his ring name KENTA, is a Japanese professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist. He is currently signed to Pro Wrestling NOAH, where he original debuted in 2000 and is a former two-time GHC Heavyweight Champion, three-time GHC Junior Heavyweight Champion, one-time GHC Tag Team Champion and three-time GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion.
Between 2014 and 2019, he worked for American promotion WWE under the name Hideo Itami. After leaving WWE, he signed with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), becoming a one-time NEVER Openweight Champion, two-time IWGP Tag Team Champion and one-time IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion, before returning to NOAH in 2025.
Between 2014 and 2019, he worked for American promotion WWE under the name Hideo Itami. After leaving WWE, he signed with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), becoming a one-time NEVER Openweight Champion, two-time IWGP Tag Team Champion and one-time IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion, before returning to NOAH in 2025.
Known for
Filmography
- 2023NOAH Monday MagicKENTA
- 2020NJPW STRONGKenta
- 2019All Elite Wrestling: DynamiteKENTA
- 2016WWE 205 LiveHideo Itami
- 2012WWE Main Event
- 2010WWE NXTHideo Itami
- 2009Ring of Honor WrestlingKenta
- 2000Pro Wrestling NOAHKENTA
- 1993Raw
- 1972New Japan Pro WrestlingKENTA
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Kenta Kobayashi been in?
Kenta Kobayashi is best known for Raw, WWE NXT, All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite and WWE Main Event.
When was Kenta Kobayashi born?
Kenta Kobayashi was born on March 12, 1981. (Sōka, Saitama, Japan)
How old is Kenta Kobayashi?
Kenta Kobayashi is 45 years old (born March 12, 1981).
Updated: October 28, 2026 ·