is a Japanese
professional wrestler
Professional wrestling is a form of theater that revolves around staged wrestling matches. The mock combat is performed in a ring similar to the kind used in boxing, and the dramatic aspects of pro wrestling may be performed both in the ring or ...
who currently works for
DDT Pro-Wrestling
is a Japanese professional wrestling promotion based in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Its name stands for Dramatic Dream Team, which was the promotion's official name from 1997 to 2004. Founded in March 1997 by Shintaro Muto, the promotion was eventually bo ...
, where he is a member of the
The37Kamiina
The37Kamiina, often stylized as The37KAMIINA or The 37KAMIINA (and also known as "Sauna Kamiina"), is a professional wrestling stable currently evolving in the Japanese professional wrestling promotion DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT) and on the Japanese ...
stable.
Professional wrestling career
DDT Pro-Wrestling (2021–present)
After having fought two exhibition matches in June and December 2020,
Kojima made his official debut in
DDT Pro-Wrestling
is a Japanese professional wrestling promotion based in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Its name stands for Dramatic Dream Team, which was the promotion's official name from 1997 to 2004. Founded in March 1997 by Shintaro Muto, the promotion was eventually bo ...
, on December 27, in the opening match of the
D-Oh Grand Prix 2021 final event, losing to
Hideki Okatani
is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently works for DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT), where he is a member of the Eruption stable.
Professional wrestling career DDT Pro-Wrestling (2020–present)
Okatani made his professional wrestling debu ...
.
Kojima's first victory came at
Into The Fight 2021
Into The Fight 2021 was a professional wrestling event promoted by DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT). It took place on February 28, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan, at Korakuen Hall. The event aired live on Fighting TV Samurai and on DDT's streaming service Wrestl ...
, on February 28, 2021, when he and
Yusuke Okada defeated the team of
Keigo Nakamura
is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working for the Japanese promotion DDT Pro-Wrestling where he is a former KO-D 8-Man Tag Team Champions.
Professional wrestling career Independent circuit (2019–present)
Nakamura is known to have ...
and
Yuki Ueno
is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working for the Japanese professional wrestling promotion DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT).
Professional wrestling career Independent circuit (2016–present)
Ueno made his professional wrestling debut at ...
.
On June 6, at
CyberFight Festival 2021
CyberFight Festival 2021 was a professional wrestling event promoted by CyberFight for its four brands, DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT), Pro Wrestling Noah (Noah), Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling (TJPW), and Ganbare☆Pro-Wrestling (GanPro). It took place on Ju ...
, during his match teaming with
Yuki Iino
is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently working for the Japanese professional wrestling promotion DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT) under the ring name .
Professional wrestling career Independent circuit (2017-present)
Iino participated in ''DDT/S ...
against Junta Miyawaki and Kinya Okada, he dislocated his left elbow.
He made his return on November 3, at the
D-Oh Grand Prix 2021 II event at the
Ota City General Gymnasium
Ota City General Gymnasium is an arena in Ōta, Tokyo
is a special ward located in Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. In English, it is often called Ōta City.
, the ward has an estimated population of 716,413, with 379,199 households and a populatio ...
. At the event, he teamed with Yuya Koroku and defeated Hideki Okatani and Yuki Ishida.
On November 6, Kojima joined the
The37Kamiina
The37Kamiina, often stylized as The37KAMIINA or The 37KAMIINA (and also known as "Sauna Kamiina"), is a professional wrestling stable currently evolving in the Japanese professional wrestling promotion DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT) and on the Japanese ...
stable.
On June 25, 2022, during the Dramatic Dream Tour in Yokohama, he teamed with his stablemates
Mao, Yuki Ueno and
Shunma Katsumata
is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working for the Japanese professional wrestling promotion DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT).
Professional wrestling career Independent circuit (2014–present)
Katsumata is known for tenures with various Japa ...
, and also
Shinya Aoki
is a Japanese mixed martial artist, professional wrestler and grappler currently competing in ONE Championship's and Rizin Fighting Federation's Welterweight division. He also competes in DDT Pro-Wrestling where he is a former three-time DDT Ex ...
to defeat the DDT Legend Army (
Poison Sawada Julie
is a semi-retired professional wrestler, best known for his work in Dramatic Dream Team (DDT) under the ring name .
Professional wrestling career DDT Pro Wrestling (1999–2012; 2022–present)
Initially trained by New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Sawa ...
,
Takashi Sasaki
is a Japanese professional wrestler and the owner of Pro Wrestling Freedoms (Freedoms). A regular on the Japanese independent circuit for over 25 years, Sasaki began his with IWA Kakutō Shijuku and Dramatic Dream Team before transitioning into ...
,
Gentaro,
Mikami is a Japanese name.
Place Name
* Mount Mikami, a mountain in Yasu City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
* Mikami Shrine, a temple at the foot of Mount Mikami
Surname
Notable people with the surname include:
*Kyohei Mikami, Japanese wrestler
* Masat ...
and
Thanomsak Toba
is a Japanese professional wrestler, currently working for the Japanese professional wrestling promotion Dramatic Dream Team (DDT). His ring name is an hommage to Thai professional boxer Thanomsak Sithbaobay.
Professional wrestling career Indepe ...
) and win his first title, the
KO-D 10-Man Tag Team Championship
The is a professional wrestling championship owned by the DDT Pro-Wrestling promotion. Meant for teams of five wrestlers, the title is believed to be the first of its kind in professional wrestling. The title was first announced on April 30, 20 ...
.
Professional wrestling persona
Kojima's
entrance theme
The use of music at sporting events is a practice that is thousands of years old, but has recently had a resurgence as a noted phenomenon. Some sports have specific traditions with respect to pieces of music played at particular intervals. Others ...
in DDT is "
All I Want" by
The Offspring
The Offspring is an American rock band from Garden Grove, California, formed in 1984. Originally formed under the name Manic Subsidal, the band's current lineup consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Bryan "Dexter" Holland, lead guita ...
.
Championships and accomplishments
*
DDT Pro-Wrestling
is a Japanese professional wrestling promotion based in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Its name stands for Dramatic Dream Team, which was the promotion's official name from 1997 to 2004. Founded in March 1997 by Shintaro Muto, the promotion was eventually bo ...
:*
KO-D 10-Man Tag Team Championship
The is a professional wrestling championship owned by the DDT Pro-Wrestling promotion. Meant for teams of five wrestlers, the title is believed to be the first of its kind in professional wrestling. The title was first announced on April 30, 20 ...
(
1 time, current) – with
Mao,
Yuki Ueno
is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working for the Japanese professional wrestling promotion DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT).
Professional wrestling career Independent circuit (2016–present)
Ueno made his professional wrestling debut at ...
,
Shunma Katsumata
is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working for the Japanese professional wrestling promotion DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT).
Professional wrestling career Independent circuit (2014–present)
Katsumata is known for tenures with various Japa ...
and
Shinya Aoki
is a Japanese mixed martial artist, professional wrestler and grappler currently competing in ONE Championship's and Rizin Fighting Federation's Welterweight division. He also competes in DDT Pro-Wrestling where he is a former three-time DDT Ex ...
References
External links
*
*Toui Kojima's profile o
DDT's website*
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kojima, Toui
1999 births
Living people
Japanese male professional wrestlers
Sportspeople from Saitama Prefecture
21st-century professional wrestlers
KO-D 8-Man/10-Man Tag Team Champions