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Kenta Kobashi, 45 ans, a décidé de prendre sa retraite !
- Citation :
- Kenta Kobashi came out to address the rumors surrounding him this week and the future of his career. He says the Tokyo Sports coverage of him was negative, but at the same time the injuries to his neck and left arm are a major setback. With his own judgement, Kobashi said that recovery is impossible despite any surgery he may undergo…and he has indeed DECIDED TO RETIRE.
Kobashi said that wrestling is his life, and he thanked all the fans who have supported him over the years. Then he said he plans to stand in the ring once again if he can reach the form to do so.
There was no clear indication if this will be an actual match, or if his retirement will center around the show. I guess it all depends on how things go within the next month or so.
Pour ceux qui ne le connaissent pas, Kobashi est une véritable légende du catch (que ce soit au niveau Japonais ou mondial). Quelques stats du bonhomme, notamment les récompense par le Wrestling Observer Newsletter :
- 23 matchs 5*
- Best Box Office Draw (2005)
- Best Wrestling Maneuver (1998) Burning Hammer
- Match of the Year (1992) avec Tsuyoshi Kikuchi vs. Doug Furnas et Phil Lafon
- Match of the Year (1998) vs. Mitsuharu Misawa
- Match of the Year (1999) vs Mitsuharu Misawa
- Match of the Year (2003) vs. Mitsuharu Misawa
- Match of the Year (2004) vs. Jun Akiyama
- Match of the Year (2005) vs. Samoa Joe à ROH : Joe vs. Kobashi
- Most Improved Wrestler (1990)
- Most Outstanding Wrestler (1993, 1994)
- Tag Team of the Year (1995) avec Mitsuharu Misawa
- Tag Team of the Year (1999) avec Jun Akiyama
- Wrestler of the Year (1996, 2003–2005)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (2002)
Pro Wrestling Noah (2000-2012)
- 1xGHC Heavyweight Championship
- 1xGHC Openweight Hardcore Championship
- 2xGHC Tag Team Championship avec Tamon Honda
All Japan Pro Wrestling (1988-2000)
- 4xAJPW All Asia Tag Team Championship (1xTiger Mask II / Mitsuharu Misawa, 2xJohnny Ace et 1xTsuyoshi Kikuchi)
- 3xAJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship (3 times)[1]
- 6xAJPW Unified World Tag Team Championship (2xMitsuharu Misawa, 2xJohnny Ace et 2xJun Akiyama)
- Champion's Carnival (2000)
- World's Strongest Tag Team League (1993–1995) avec Mitsuharu Misawa
- World's Strongest Tag Team League (1998, 1999) avec Jun Akiyama