Konosuke Takeshita
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 member of the Don Callis Family and a one-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.
123 acting credits
Acting · 123
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
2019
All Elite Wrestling: Collision
2023
All Elite Wrestling: Rampage
2021
AEW Dark: Elevation
2021
ROH on HonorClub
2023
AEW Double or Nothing 2026
2026
All Elite Wrestling: Battle of the Belts
2022
Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling
2013
AEW Revolution 2026
2026
The Wrestlers
2019
AEW Dynasty 2026
2026
DPW Fire
2021
Jim Crockett Promotions: Ric Flair's Last Match
2022
AEW Double or Nothing 2025
2025
AEW Double or Nothing 2024
2024
AEW WrestleDream 2024
2024
AEW Double or Nothing 2023
2023
AEW: WrestleDream 2023
2023
Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling - Forged In Excellence Night 2
2024
AEW All Out 2025
2025
AEW Revolution 2025
2025
AEW Worlds End 2023
2023
AEW All Out 2024
2024
AEW Worlds End 2024
2024
AEW Grand Slam Australia 2026
2026
NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka 2025
2025
AEW All In 2023: London
2023
NJPW x AEW x CMLL x ROH x STARDOM: Wrestle Dynasty
2025
AEW Revolution 2024
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 19 (Final)
2024
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20
2026
Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling - Forged In Excellence Night 1
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 16
2025
AEW Full Gear 2024
2024
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2025 - Night 2
2025
AEW x NJPW Present Forbidden Door 2023
2023
AEW x NJPW Present Forbidden Door 2024
2024
NJPW Fighting Spirit Unleashed 2024
2024
ROH Supercard of Honor 2025
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 6
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 7
2024
DDT Ultimate Party 2023
2023
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 3
2024
AEW Full Gear 2025
2025
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19
2025
NJPW Dominion 6.15 In Osaka-Jo Hall
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 5
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 10
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 14
2024
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2025 - Night 1
2025
AEW All In 2025: Texas
2025
NJPW New Year Dash !! 2026
2026
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 11
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 15
2024
CyberFight Festival 2021
2021
NJPW Resurgence 2025
2025
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2025
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 12
2024
DDT Be Ambitious ~Autumn Battle Rhapsody~
2025
AEW: Grand Slam Australia
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 12
2025
DDT Ultimate Party 2025
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 8
2024
NJPW King of Pro Wrestling 2025
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 19 (Final)
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 15
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 17
2024
PWG: Nineteen
2022
TJPW Grand Princess '26
2026
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 13
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 18
2024
DDT Mission in Battle ~new year splendor~
2026
AEW Full Gear 2025: Saturday Tailgate Brawl
2025
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2026
2026
NJPW Strong Style Evolved 2024
2024
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 2
2026
NJPW Road to Sakura Genesis 2026 - Day 5
2026
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 4
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 14
2025
EVOLVE 125
2019
NJPW The New Beginning USA 2026
2026
NJPW Windy City Riot 2025
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 1
2024
DDT: Konosuke Takeshita 10th Anniversary ~ Nishinari Bay Blues ~
2022
AEW WrestleDream 2025
2025
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026 - Day 1
2026
NJPW Battle in the Valley 2025
2025
DDT New Year☆Dramatic Parade 2026 ~Answer will be given in a year~
2026
DDT Judgement 2026 ~29th Anniversary Celebration 5-Hour Special~
2026
AEW All Out 2023
2023
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 3
2025
NJPW Dominion 6.14 In Osaka-Jo Hall
2026
Revenge of Domino Mask the Movie
2016
NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 12 (Final)
2026
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 18
2025
AEW Worlds End 2025
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 7
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 16
2024
DPW 1st Anniversary
2022
PWG: 2023 Battle of Los Angeles - Stage One
2023
DDT Judgement
2018
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 13
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 34: Day 9
2024
PWG: 2023 Battle of Los Angeles - Final Stage
2023
DDT goes Philadelphia
2024
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 4
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 2
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 11
2025
DDT Ryōgoku Peter Pan 2018: Fall Pro-Wrestling Cultural Festival
2018
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 5
2025
ROH: Supercard of Honor 2023: Zero Hour
2023
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 6
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 17
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 9
2025
NJPW Hiroshi Tanahashi ~ Final Homecoming
2025
CMLL Martes Populares - CMLL vs. AEW/ROH
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 8
2025
DDT Ryogoku After ~It's a Wonderful Battle~
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 1
2025
PWG: Delivering The Goods
2022
AEW Dynamite: Beach Break 2025
2025
DDT presents DNA 18
2016
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 10
2025