KENTA(NOAH) The reason why KENTA never gives up: the forty-four year old continues to fight on an equal footing, and talks about his return to Noah and his true intentions
28th November 2025 Rolling Stone Japan In February of this year, KENTA returned to Pro Wrestling Noah for the first time in eleven years. In July, KENTA regained the GHC Heavyweight Championship, Noah's symbol, for the first time in and a half years. KENTA's continued battles with young challengers on an "equal footing" was refreshing and defiant, and hard to believe for a forty-four year-old veteran. He started his career with Noah*, then tried and failed at WWE, and then went on to be a heel in New Japan. His long-awaited return to his old home is a dramatic reflection of his rocky career in pro wrestling. This is why he remains unyielding. Q: Unfortunately, this interview comes just after you lost the GHC Heavyweight, the symbol of Noah, to Yoshiki Inamura at Korakuen Hall recently. KENTA: To be honest, I wish I could have brought the belt with me today. Q: That said, your serene expression after the match was impressive. KENTA: Yes. I think some fans felt that the...
