Why you must watch him: Hes literally the perfect wrestler. That isnt a hyperbolic statement; Tokyo Sports named Kenta Kobashi the perfect wrestler in early 2000, and that was before he became one of the biggest draws in Japanese wrestling history. Kenta Kobashi was, for twenty five years, arguably the most consistent and versatile wrestler in Japan. He was completely adaptable to any situation, and could garner a huge reaction from the crowd while doing very little. Over the years, Kobashi has collected a series of nicknames thatve amplified his world-renowned reputation. These include: Mr. Puroresu, for his unbelievable skill in the ring; The Maximum Innovator, for coming up with more impressive signature moves than arguably any other wrestler alive today; and Tetsujin (Iron Man), for being able to both dish out and take an extraordinary amount of damage. These nicknames are excellent reflections of the outstanding matches Kobashi has had over the years, and how much of an impact he had on Japanese pro wrestling. If you want to see an immensely tough wrestler with arms thicker than most peoples legs do literally anything in the ring, and have a particularly good time chopping the daylights out of his opponents, than Kobashi will entertain you very well.
Alexander Podgorski is a writer for WhatCulture that has been a fan of professional wrestling since he was 8 years old. He loves all kinds of wrestling, from WWE and sports entertainment, to puroresu in Japan.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Queen's University in Political Studies and French, and a Master's Degree in Public Administration. He speaks English, French, Polish, a bit of German, and knows some odd words and phrases in half a dozen other languages.
