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Kenta Kobayashi is a professional wrestler and kickboxer, born on March 12, 1981 in Sōka-shi, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. That puts Kenta Kobayashi at 45 years old in 2026. The listed height is 174 cm.
My Take
Kenta has always struck me as one of wrestling's true technicians, a performer whose kickboxing background turned his strikes into something closer to percussion than offense. Two reigns as GHC Heavyweight Champion confirm his standing in Japan, but what impresses me more is his willingness to cross oceans and rebuild his reputation from scratch on unfamiliar ground. He never compromised his style to fit a new audience. For a man who isn't physically imposing, he wins through precision and sheer intensity, and I rank him among the artisans who make the sport feel like a discipline rather than mere spectacle.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kenta Kobayashi
- Name (Japanese)
- KENTA
- Reading
- こばやし けんた
- Born
- March 12, 1981 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rooster
- Origin
- Sōka-shi, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 174 cm
- Occupation
- professional wrestler / kickboxer
2. Links
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kenta Kobayashi born?
Born March 12, 1981 (age 45).
Where is Kenta Kobayashi from?
Kenta Kobayashi is from Sōka-shi, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
What does Kenta Kobayashi do?
Kenta Kobayashi works as professional wrestler, kickboxer.
How tall is Kenta Kobayashi?
Kenta Kobayashi is 174 cm.
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