Kenta On Being Unable To Wrestle How He Wanted In WWE, Not Being Allowed To Use The Go To Sleep
“A move I invented, I thought up, and I’m not allowed to use it? It’s crazy.”
Hideo Itami
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Long before he joined WWE, Hideo Itami (Kenta) was ripping it apart in the North American and Japanese wrestling scene, making a major name for himself. He’s a widely respected wrestler, credited for being one of the most innovative of his generation.
Birthday: March 12th, 1981
Height: 5’9
Weight: 182 lb (82.5 kg)
Hometown: Tokyo, Japan
Ring Names:
- Hideo Itami
- Kenta
- Kenta Kobayashi
Promotions They Have Wrestled For:
- World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)
- Pro Wrestling Noah
- Ring of Honor (ROH)
- All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW)
Titles Held:
- GHC Heavyweight Championship
- GHC Jr. Heavyweight Championship (3 times)
- GHC Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Championship (3 times)
- GHC Tag Team Championship
Trainers:
- Kenta Kobashi
- Yoshihiro Takayama
Notable Career Highlights:
Former GHC Heavyweight Championship
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The former Hideo Itami didn’t enjoy his time on the WWE main roster.
KENTA Wants To Fight Jon Moxley, Explains Why He Chose New Japan, Relationship With Shibata
“I’m not just stupid Hideo Itami, now I’m KENTA. I want to fight him as KENTA.”
Hideo Itami Released From WWE, Says You’ll See KENTA Soon
The 205 Live superstar and the company have parted ways.
Sean Waltman Discusses Dean Ambrose & Hideo Itami Leaving WWE
“You don’t abuse someone like that on their way out.”
Report: Hideo Itami Being Granted Release From WWE
One of the many superstars requesting their release.
Invisible John Cena Funko Pop On The Way, Daniel Bryan vs Hideo Itami From ROH In 2006 (Video)
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Two Title Matches Moved To Royal Rumble Pre-Show; The New Day Doesn’t Reveal Their Rumble Strategy (Video)
The pre-show card is announced.
Daniel Bryan: Hideo Itami Is The Reason I Can’t Hear Out Of My Left Ear
He talks about why Itami will be a future Cruiserweight champion.
The WWE Performance Center: How Effective Is It In Producing World Class Superstars?
Has the PC met its potential yet?
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New WWE Action Figure Images and Lineups Release (Photos)
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Akira Tozawa, Kalisto Advances To Cruiserweight Fatal-4-Way; Cedric Alexander vs. Hideo Itami Next Week
The Cruiserweight Title Fatal-4-Way is almost complete.
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Chicago, it’s my kind of town.
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205 Live Recap (11/28/18): Tag Team Main Event, Hideo Itami Returns, + More
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