Kenta Kobashi
Biography
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.
Known For
Film
Rental Family
Video Game Character (uncredited)
2025
Film
ROH: Year Four
Himself
2014
Film
WWF/AJPW/NJPW Wrestling Summit
1990
Film
NOAH: Departure 2004
2004
Film
NOAH: European Navigation 2008
2008
Film
ROH: Japan's Finest
Kenta Kobashi
2012
Film
All Together
2011
Film
ROH: Top 100 Matches, Vol 2
Himself
2013
Film
AJPW October Giant Series 1997 - Day 18
1997
Film
Four Pillars of Heaven
2022
Film
ROH: Best In The World
Himself
2008
Film
NJPW Masahiro Chono 25th Anniversary ~ Aristrist In Ryogoku Kokugikan~
2009
Film
AJPW Summer Action Series 1993 - Day 22
1993
Film
AJPW Super Power Series 1999 Finals
1999
Film
Samoa Joe: Total Domination
Himself
2012
Film
NOAH: Great Voyage
2000
Film
NOAH: Destiny 2005
2005
Film
AJPW October Giant Series 1992 - Day 17
1992
Film
AJPW October Giant Series 1998 - Day 18
1998
Film
NOAH Navigate For Evolution 2002 - Day 10
2002
Filmography
2025FilmRental Familyas Video Game Character (uncredited)2022FilmFour Pillars of Heaven2014FilmROH: Year Fouras Himself2013FilmROH: Top 100 Matches, Vol 2as Himself2012FilmROH: Japan's Finestas Kenta Kobashi2012FilmSamoa Joe: Total Dominationas Himself2011FilmAll Together2009FilmNJPW Masahiro Chono 25th Anniversary ~ Aristrist In Ryogoku Kokugikan~2008FilmROH: Best In The Worldas Himself2008FilmNOAH: European Navigation 20082005FilmNOAH: 3rd Great Voyage 20052005FilmNOAH: Destiny 20052004FilmNOAH: Departure 20042003FilmNOAH Navigation Over The Date Line 2003 - Day 132002FilmNOAH Navigate For Evolution 2002 - Day 102000FilmNOAH: Great Voyage1999FilmAJPW Super Power Series 1999 Finals1998FilmAJPW October Giant Series 1998 - Day 181997FilmAJPW October Giant Series 1997 - Day 181993FilmAJPW Summer Action Series 1993 - Day 221992FilmAJPW October Giant Series 1992 - Day 171990FilmWWF/AJPW/NJPW Wrestling Summit