Atsushi Kotoge

A user of graceful techniques delivered from his tall frame, he engages in matches with quick movements and high mobility. He is known for his excellent receiving skills and mental toughness, and his fighting style, which involves relentlessly seeking a comeback even when at a disadvantage, has earned him passionate fan support. He is a central figure in the NOAH junior division, which is filled with unique personalities. 2005 He debuted in Osaka Pro Wrestling. 2008 He found success in the tag team “Momo no Seishun Tag” with Daisuke Harada. 2012 He left Osaka Pro Wrestling and joined Pro Wrestling NOAH. 2013- He became a key player in the NOAH junior heavyweight division, competing for titles such as the GHC Junior Heavyweight Championship and the GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship. 2016 On December 24, at Korakuen Hall, he won both the GHC Junior Heavyweight Championship and the GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship. Immediately afterward, he announced his move to the heavyweight division. 2017- He transitioned to the heavyweight division, facing opponents with a significant size advantage and attempting to adapt to the weight class. 2019 After briefly joining the unit Kongo, he announced his return to the junior heavyweight division and left the unit at the Culttz Kawasaki event in July. He then began to align himself with STINGER. On September 16, in Osaka, he defeated Daisuke Harada to win the IPW Junior Heavyweight Championship. 2020 He announced his departure from STINGER and formed the unit “FULL THROTTLE” with Hajime Ohara and Seiki Yoshioka. However, four months later, he reformed the “Momo no Seishun Tag” after rescuing Daisuke Harada. 2023 He faced his rival and close friend, Daisuke Harada, in his retirement match, as Harada retired due to a neck injury. 2024 In January, he formed TEAM NOAH with Go Shiozaki, Akitoshi Saito, Atsushi Kotoge, and Hi69.