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Kenta Kobashi
Born 1967-03-27Fukuchiyama, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Kenta Kobashi (小橋 健太, Kobashi Kenta; ring name: 小橋 建太) (born, March 27, 1967) is a Japanese professional wrestling promoter and retired wrestler. Broadly referred to by the nickname "Tetsujin" (鉄人; Iron Man), he is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. He is best known for his two runs in All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) and Pro Wrestling Noah, of which he captured AJPW's Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship thrice, and Noah's GHC Heavyweight Championship once. He is the winner of numerous Match of the Year and Wrestler of the Year awards, including from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (WON) and Tokyo Sports.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Four Pillars of HeavenRoleROH: Year FourHimselfROH: Top 100 Matches, Vol 2HimselfROH: Japan's FinestKenta KobashiSamoa Joe: Total DominationHimselfAll TogetherRoleNJPW Masahiro Chono 25th Anniversary ~ Aristrist In Ryogoku Kokugikan~RoleROH: Best In The WorldHimselfNOAH: European Navigation 2008RoleNOAH: 3rd Great Voyage 2005RoleNOAH: Destiny 2005RoleNOAH: Departure 2004RoleNOAH Navigation Over The Date Line 2003 - Day 13RoleNOAH Navigate For Evolution 2002 - Day 10RoleNOAH: Great VoyageRoleAJPW Super Power Series 1999 FinalsRoleAJPW October Giant Series 1998 - Day 18RoleAJPW October Giant Series 1997 - Day 18RoleAJPW Summer Action Series 1993 - Day 22RoleAJPW October Giant Series 1992 - Day 17RoleWWF/AJPW/NJPW Wrestling SummitRole