KENTA Kobayashi appeared at New Japan Pro Wrestling's Dominion event today, announcing his intentions to enter the upcoming G1 Climax tournament.

Formerly known as Hideo Itami during his time with WWE, KENTA is a legend of Japanese Puroresu, particularly in the Pro Wrestling NOAH organization. KENTA is a former NOAH Global Honored Crown (GHC) World Heavyweight Champion, as well as a three-time Junior Heavyweight Champion, three-time Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion, and a former World Tag Team Champion.

The Wrestler, Shibata has introduced KENTA!!! KENTA has announced he will be in the G1!!! What other surprises will there be at Dominion?#njpw #njpwworld #FITEtv #g129 pic.twitter.com/eV7HIWaM2C

, NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) June 9, 2019