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Kensuke Sasaki

佐々木健介 / 不明

Professional wrestler from Japan

August 4, 1966 (age 59) ・ Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

  • Fukuoka Prefecture
  • professional wrestler
  • tarento

My Take

Kensuke Sasaki embodies a vanishing kind of Japanese wrestler. Standing 180 cm and built like a tank, he made his name across all three major promotions, NJPW, AJPW and Noah, then founded his own outfit, Kensuke Office. That Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame induction feels earned. What fascinates me most is the contrast between his drill-sergeant intensity in the ring and the loyalty he showed students and family. He represents an old-school commitment, gruff, principled and immovable, and I have a deep respect for athletes who build something lasting rather than chasing the spotlight.

1. Profile

Name (English)
Kensuke Sasaki
Name (Japanese)
佐々木健介
Reading
不明
Born
August 4, 1966 (age 59)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Leo / Horse
Origin
Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Blood type
Private
Height
180 cm
Agency
Private
Occupation
professional wrestler / tarento

2. Background

Elementary school
Private
Junior high
Private
High school
Private
University
Private

Awards & achievements

  • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame

3. Relationships

Spouse
Private
Children
Private
Parents
Private
Siblings
Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

Frequently asked questions

When was Kensuke Sasaki born?

Born August 4, 1966 (age 59).

Where is Kensuke Sasaki from?

Kensuke Sasaki is from Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

What does Kensuke Sasaki do?

Kensuke Sasaki works as professional wrestler, tarento.

How tall is Kensuke Sasaki?

Kensuke Sasaki is 180 cm.

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7. About this entry

Tags

  • Fukuoka Prefecture
  • professional wrestler
  • tarento
Last updated
2026-06-21

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.