1967-03-27 Fukuchiyama, 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.
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Rental Family | Video Game Character (uncredited) | 2025-11-20 |
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Four Pillars of Heaven | 2022-05-24 | |
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ROH: Year Four | Himself | 2014-01-01 |
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ROH: Top 100 Matches, Vol 2 | Himself | 2013-01-01 |
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Samoa Joe: Total Domination | Himself | 2012-01-01 |
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ROH: Japan's Finest | Kenta Kobashi | 2012-01-01 |
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All Together | 2011-08-27 | |
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NJPW Masahiro Chono 25th Anniversary ~ Aristrist In Ryogoku Kokugikan~ | 2009-10-12 | |
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NOAH: European Navigation 2008 | 2008-06-21 | |
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ROH: Best In The World | Himself | 2008-07-08 |
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NOAH: 3rd Great Voyage 2005 | 2005-11-05 | |
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NOAH: Destiny 2005 | 2005-07-18 | |
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NOAH: Departure 2004 | 2004-07-10 | |
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NOAH Navigation Over The Date Line 2003 - Day 13 | 2003-09-12 | |
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NOAH Navigate For Evolution 2002 - Day 10 | 2002-02-17 | |
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NOAH: Great Voyage | 2000-12-23 | |
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AJPW Super Power Series 1999 Finals | 1999-06-11 | |
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AJPW October Giant Series 1998 - Day 18 | 1998-10-31 | |
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AJPW October Giant Series 1997 - Day 18 | 1997-10-21 | |
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AJPW Summer Action Series 1993 - Day 22 | 1993-07-29 | |
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AJPW October Giant Series 1992 - Day 17 | 1992-10-21 | |
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WWF/AJPW/NJPW Wrestling Summit | 1990-04-13 |