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KENTA Comments On His Frustration Over WWE NXT Run, Facing Jon Moxley

Ryan Clark - August 21, 2020

During a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, former WWE Superstar Hideo "KENTA" Itami commented on his run in WWE, and more. You can check...

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NJPW Reveals Main Event for The New Beginning

Kevin Arends - January 7, 2020

In a press conference earlier today, NJPW revealed the main event for The New Beginning in Osaka on February 9. KENTA (formerly Hideo Itami)...

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KENTA Hospitalized After NJPW Royal Quest

Ryan Clark - August 31, 2019

KENTA defeated Tomohiro Ishii to win the NEVER Openweight Championship at Saturday's NJPW Royal Quest event. According to reports, KENTA was hospitalized following the...

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KENTA Opens up About Choosing NJPW, His WWE Struggles

Robert DeFelice - July 3, 2019

KENTA will join the fray for the upcoming G1 Climax Tournament. This is being heralded as a bit of a resurgence for the former...

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KENTA (Hideo Itami) Debuts in NJPW, Announced for G1 Climax

Robert DeFelice - June 9, 2019

During NJPW Dominion 2019 the former Hideo Itami aka KENTA made his New Japan Pro-Wrestling debut and announced his intention to compete in the...

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KENTA (Hideo Itami) Reacts to His WWE Release

Ryan Clark - February 22, 2019

As reported this afternoon here on eWn, Hideo Itami (KENTA) was officially released from WWE. Following his departure from the company, he sent out...

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Hideo Itami Released from WWE

Ryan Clark - February 22, 2019

WWE.com just posted the following: WWE has come to terms on the release of Kenta Kobayashi (Hideo Itami). ORIGINAL: There were some initial reports going around...

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(Video) Hideo Itami Hugs Shinsuke Nakamura & Asuka After Last WWE Match

Kyle Dunning - February 5, 2019

Hideo Itami was the focus of 205 Live’s web series this week and footage was shown of the wrestler hugging his peers on the...

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Hideo Itami to Receive WWE Release

Jon Fuentes - January 30, 2019

There were some initial reports going around by PWInsider and Fightful indicating that WWE 205 Live star Hideo Itami has requested and been granted...

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10 Reasons We Struggle To Care For 205 Live.

Kyle Dunning - September 13, 2018

1. No Advertisements Remember when WWE actively the show? Pepperidge farm remembers. There was a lot of hype and build to it, and the Cruiserweight...

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Kevin Owens Reacts To WWE Championship Match, Hideo Itami Gets Beat Down With A Pipe (Video)

Jon Fuentes - January 3, 2018

- It was announced on SmackDown Live last night that AJ Styles will defend his WWE Championship in a 2-on-1 Handicap match against Kevin...

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Hideo Itami’s Message To Brian Kendrick, John Cena Comments On The MMC, Asuka On Being Undefeated & Women’s Royal Rumble (Video)

Jon Fuentes - December 29, 2017

- On this past Monday's episode of RAW, former NXT star Hideo Itami competed in Cruiserweight action against Brian Kendrick. Itami won after hitting...

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Hideo Itami Uses Neville’s Finisher, Who Is WWE’s New “Iron Man” With Dean Ambrose Injured?

Ryan Clark - December 27, 2017

During last night's WWE "205 Live" broadcast, Hideo Itami beat Jack Gallagher after using Neville’s "Rings of Saturn" submission. This came the night after...

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Is WWE Banning The GTS?, Daniel Bryan Helps Randy Orton Hit The RKO On Sami Zayn After SmackDown Live (Video)

Jon Fuentes - December 27, 2017

- This past Monday Night on RAW Hideo Itami defeated Brian Kendrick by hitting his signature GTS maneuver. As he hit the move, however,...

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Hideo Itami Takes A Shot At CM Punk?, Cesaro On Breaking Up With Sheamus, WWE Testing Virtual Reality

Jon Fuentes - December 20, 2017

- Following his successful debut on WWE 205 Live with a victory over Colin Delaney, former NXT star Hideo Itami seemed to take a shot...

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WWE Signs Honorary Superstar, The Rock & Kevin Hart Exchange Insults, Hideo Itami On Why He Came To 205 Live (Video)

Jon Fuentes - December 20, 2017

- At last night's (Tues. December 19, 2017) episode of SmackDown Live WWE signed an honorary Superstar in Make A Wish kid Kaitlyn Alexander. Kaitlyn signed...

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Backstage Report – The Rumored Reason Hideo Itami Debuted On Last Night’s WWE RAW Broadcast

Ryan Clark - December 19, 2017

As seen during last night's WWE RAW broadcast, former WWE NXT Superstar Hideo Itami made his main roster debut. The debut took place one...

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Top 15 Struggling WWE Stars Of 2017.

Kyle Dunning - December 16, 2017

Hi everyone! Every year I like to look back and go over the best & worst it had to offer. You can check out...

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Backstage Report – Hideo Itami To Be Pushed As The New Star Of The WWE “205 Live” Brand

Ryan Clark - December 7, 2017

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter According to sources, Hideo Itami is expected to be pushed as "the new big star" of the WWE "205 Live"...

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Should Hideo Itami be Heel or Face on 205 Live?

Anthony Mango - December 5, 2017

For the past few weeks, it's been said that Hideo Itami will be moving up to the main roster and joining the cruiserweight division...

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Jerry Lawler And Jim Ross Reunite (Photo), Hideo Itami On His 205 Live Debut

Andrew Ravens - November 29, 2017

--- Hideo Itami sent out the following tweet after his latest vignette aired on this week’s episode of WWE 205 Live. As of this...

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205 Live Star Welcomes Hideo Itami, Marty Jannetty Returns To The Barbershop (Photo), Roman Reigns vs. Triple H WrestleMania 32

Jon Fuentes - November 27, 2017

- As we've previously reported, Hideo Itami is set to join the roster of 205 Live very soon. Drew Gulak took to Twitter to welcome...

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Hideo Itami To Make WWE “205 Live” Debut Shortly – Details & Graphic (Photo)

Ryan Clark - November 21, 2017

The following graphic just aired on WWE "205 Live", teasing the debut of Hideo "KENTA" Itami: Are. You. READY?! @HideoItami #205Live pic.twitter.com/0J5v6wZMAQ — WWE (@WWE) November...

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Backstage Report – Hideo Itami Interested In Returning To Japan

Ryan Clark - November 10, 2017

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter While there were reports earlier this week that Hideo "KENTA" Itami would be moving to the WWE "205 Live" brand...

Results From WWE NXT Live Event In Orlando, FL: Johnny Gargano vs. Hideo Itami

Andrew Ravens - November 10, 2017

WWE held an NXT live event on Thursday in Orlando, FL at the Englewood Neighborhood Center and here are the results: - No Way Jose...

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WWE Interested In Signing Former Impact Wrestling Star, NXT Talent Could Be Joining 205 Live

Andrew Ravens - October 31, 2017

WWE is looking to add more talent to the cruiserweight division. According to a report by PWinsider.com, WWE is looking to sign Rockstar Spud,...

Results From WWE NXT Live Event In Cocoa, FL: Johnny Gargano vs. Hideo Itami

Andrew Ravens - October 30, 2017

WWE held an NXT live event on Saturday night in Cocoa, FL at the Cocoa Armory and here are the results: Christopher Dijak defeats...

Results From WWE NXT Live Event In Kingston, RI: Drew McIntyre vs. Hideo Itami

Andrew Ravens - September 23, 2017

WWE held an NXT live event on Friday in Kingston, RI at the Ryan Center and here are the results. --- Singles Match: Roderick Strong...

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TheRichStaple Live Review of NXT Takeover Brooklyn III

Richard Staple - August 19, 2017

Just as a quick note before I start, I'll be at Summerslam live tomorrow and will be posting a vlog to my YouTube channel,...

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Nikki Bella To Be Front Row At SummerSlam For John Cena’s Match?, Hideo Itami Comments On Ambushing Aleister Black (Video)

Andrew Thompson - August 9, 2017

Last week after NXT TV, Hideo Itami attempted to ambush Aleister Black in the parking lot of Full Sail. Itami was upset that Black...

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Hideo Itami Attempts To Ambush Aleister Black (Video)

Andrew Thompson - August 2, 2017

After NXT went off of the air on the WWE Network, "a fan" caught footage of Hideo Itami attempting to attack Aleister Black in...

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Jericho & Itami Continue To Promote Their Match This Weekend During RAW’s Tour Of Japan

Ryan Clark - June 26, 2017

-- Hideo Itami and Chris Jericho posted on social media promoting their match during RAW’s upcoming Japan tour. The two are facing off at...

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NXT Star Busted Open At NXT TV Tapings (Photo), Top 10 Superstar Entrances Getting Ambushed

Andrew Ravens - June 24, 2017

- Hideo Itami was busted open at this week’s NXT TV tapings during his singles match against Oney Lorcan when he received an uppercut....

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15 Least Effective Babyfaces In WWE Today.

Kyle Dunning - June 14, 2017

Hi everyone. Today, we are looking at the least effective babyfaces (good guys/girls) in WWE. What defines a face in today's game? Getting the...

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Hideo Itami Says He’s Not Heading Back To Japan, Rosa Mendes’ Photoshoot – Videos

Ryan Clark - June 9, 2017

-- Last night, Jerry Lawler threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Charlotte Knights baseball game in Charlotte, NC. He also signed autographs...