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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