Kōnosuke Takeshita
Awards & Honours
13
Awards Won
2
Honours
2
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
Kōnosuke Takeshita has built an extraordinary resume in professional wrestling. He became the youngest KO-D Openweight Champion in history at age 21, a record that remains unbroken. He is a record-setting two-time D-Oh Grand Prix winner and a two-time King of DDT Tournament champion. In 2025, he won the prestigious G1 Climax tournament, defeating Kazuchika Okada in the finals. At Wrestle Kingdom 20 in 2026, he made history by winning both the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship and the NJPW World Television Championship on the same night, a feat never before accomplished. He is also a two-time AEW International Champion, winning the title at AEW All In 2024 and AEW Revolution 2026. His matches consistently receive high ratings from critics, including a 5.75-star match against Will Ospreay.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Youngest KO-D Openweight Champion
Became the youngest champion in the title's history at 21 years and 0 days old.
First wrestler to win G1 Climax, IWGP World Heavyweight, and NJPW World TV titles in one night
At Wrestle Kingdom 20, won both the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship and NJPW World Television Championship after winning the G1 Climax in 2025.
Rankings & Lists
PWI 500
Tokyo Sports Rookie of the Year
Magazine Covers
Weekly Pro Wrestling
June 2016
New Champion
Tokyo Sports
August 2025
G1 Climax 35 Winner
AEW Magazine
September 2024
International Champion
Records & Feats
Youngest KO-D Openweight Champion
Won the KO-D Openweight Championship at 21 years and 0 days old, a record that still stands.
First wrestler to win G1 Climax, IWGP World Heavyweight, and NJPW World TV titles in one night
At Wrestle Kingdom 20, won both the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship and NJPW World Television Championship on the same night after winning the G1 Climax.