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.
Filmography
ROH: Top 100 Matches, Vol 2
NOAH Navigation Over The Date Line 2003 - Day 13
NOAH Navigate For Evolution 2002 - Day 10
AJPW Super Power Series 1999 Finals
AJPW October Giant Series 1998 - Day 18
AJPW October Giant Series 1997 - Day 18
AJPW Summer Action Series 1993 - Day 22
AJPW October Giant Series 1992 - Day 17
