
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