Acting
Konosuke Takeshita
Biography
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. 17 in the PWI 500 for 2025, 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.
Movies with Konosuke Takeshita
AEW: WrestleDream 2023
2023
AEW x NJPW x CMLL x Stardom Present Forbidden Door 2026
2026
TJPW Grand Princess '26
2026
AEW Revolution 2026
2026
DDT New Year☆Dramatic Parade 2026 ~Answer will be given in a year~
2026
DDT Kawasaki Strong 2021
2021
AEW Double or Nothing 2026
2026
DDT Mission in Battle ~new year splendor~
2026
AEW Worlds End 2025
2025
DDT Judgement 2026 ~29th Anniversary Celebration 5-Hour Special~
2026
AEW Dynasty 2026
2026
DDT Wrestle Peter Pan 2026
2026
DDT Judgement 2021 ~DDT 24th Anniversary~
2021
AEW Grand Slam Australia 2026
2026
DDT Day Dream Believer 2021
2021
NJPW Road to Sakura Genesis 2026 - Day 5
2026
CMLL Presenta NJPW Fantastica Mania Mexico 2026
2026
DDT Be Ambitious ~Autumn Battle Rhapsody~
2025
NJPW New Year Dash !! 2026
2026
AEW WrestleDream 2024
2024
NJPW The New Beginning USA 2026
2026
Revenge of Domino Mask the Movie
2016
NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 12 (Final)
2026
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 1
2026
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 2
2026
NJPW Dominion 6.14 In Osaka-Jo Hall
2026
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 1
2026
NJPW Vs. DDT: Toru Yano vs. Super Sasadango Machine, Part 2
2026
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2026
2026
DDT presents DNA 18
2016
AEW Revolution 2024
2024
AEW Revolution 2025
2025
AEW Double or Nothing 2023
2023
AEW x NJPW Present Forbidden Door 2023
2023
AEW All In 2025: Texas
2025
AEW All Out 2023
2023
AEW Full Gear 2025
2025
AEW All Out 2024
2024
AEW Worlds End 2023
2023
AEW Worlds End 2024
2024
AEW Double or Nothing 2024
2024
AEW Double or Nothing 2025
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 16
2025
AEW All Out 2025
2025
AEW All In 2023: London
2023
NJPW x AEW x CMLL x ROH x STARDOM: Wrestle Dynasty
2025
AEW Full Gear 2024
2024
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 17
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 11
2025
NJPW King of Pro Wrestling 2025
2025
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20
2026
AEW WrestleDream 2025
2025
AEW Full Gear 2025: Saturday Tailgate Brawl
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 4
2025
AEW x NJPW Present Forbidden Door 2024
2024
DDT Ryogoku After ~It's a Wonderful Battle~
2025
EVOLVE 125
2019
DDT Judgement
2018
NJPW Battle in the Valley 2025
2025
ROH Supercard of Honor 2025
2025
NJPW Fighting Spirit Unleashed 2024
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 5
2024
AEW: Grand Slam Australia
2025
NJPW Strong Style Evolved 2024
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 1
2024
CyberFight Festival 2021
2021
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 17
2025
DDT Ultimate Party 2025
2025
ROH: Supercard of Honor 2023: Zero Hour
2023
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2025 - Night 2
2025
PWG: 2023 Battle of Los Angeles - Stage One
2023
Jim Crockett Promotions: Ric Flair's Last Match
2022
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 18
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 3
2026
NJPW Dominion 6.15 In Osaka-Jo Hall
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 19 (Final)
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 5
2025
NJPW Windy City Riot 2025
2025
CMLL Martes Populares - CMLL vs. AEW/ROH
2025
NJPW Resurgence 2025
2025
NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka 2025
2025
Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling - Forged In Excellence Night 1
2024
NJPW Hiroshi Tanahashi ~ Final Homecoming
2025
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2025 - Night 1
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 19 (Final)
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 15
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 12
2025
PWG: Delivering The Goods
2022
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2025
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 11
2024
Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling - Forged In Excellence Night 2
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 9
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 10
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 18
2024
DDT Ultimate Party 2023
2023
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 14
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 15
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 3
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 6
2024
DDT: Konosuke Takeshita 10th Anniversary ~ Nishinari Bay Blues ~
2022
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 1
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 9
2024
PWG: 2023 Battle of Los Angeles - Final Stage
2023
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 2
2026
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 14
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 8
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 13
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 2
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 7
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 12
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 6
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 13
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 4
2024
DDT Ryōgoku Peter Pan 2018: Fall Pro-Wrestling Cultural Festival
2018
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 10
2024
DDT Goes Philadelphia!
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 8
2024
PWG: Nineteen
2022
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 3
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 7
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 16
2024
DPW 1st Anniversary
2022
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 5
2026
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 4
2026
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 6
2026
