Hiromu Takahashi
Acting
Born: 1989-12-04 in Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan
Biography
Hiromu Takahashi (born December 4, 1989) is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to American promotion WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Kyoki. He is best known for his tenure with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he was one of the most decorated junior heavyweights of his era. Debuting in 2010, he rose to stardom after returning from excursion in Mexico as “The Time Bomb.” He is a five-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion and a record four-time winner of the Best of the Super Juniors tournament (2018, 2020, 2021, and 2022), earning a reputation for his fearless style, colorful persona, and high-risk matches that redefined the division.
Known For
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Kyoki
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
WWE Main Event
Kyoki
All Elite Wrestling: Collision
AEW x NJPW Present Forbidden Door 2024: Zero Hour
Hiromu Takahashi
My Dad Is a Heel Wrestler
AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door 2025
Hiromu Takahashi
NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 17
Hiromu Takahashi
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12
Hiromu Takahashi
New Japan Pro Wrestling
Kamen Rider Outsiders
Joseph Rando
Kamen Rider Outsiders
Joseph Rando (voice)
New Japan Pro Wrestling
Hiromu Takahashi
NJPW Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall 2017
Hiromu Takahashi
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 14: Night 1
Hiromu Takahashi
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15: Night 1
Hiromu Takahashi
NJPW x AEW x CMLL x ROH x STARDOM: Wrestle Dynasty
Hiromu Takahashi
NJPW King of Pro Wrestling 2025
Hiromu Takahashi
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20
Hiromu Takahashi
World Wonder Ring Stardom
Hiromu Takahashi
IMPACT Wrestling x NJPW: Multiverse United 2: For Whom The Bell Tolls
Hiromu Takahashi
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17: Night 1 in Tokyo Dome
Hiromu Takahashi
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 11
Hiromu Takahashi
NJPW Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall 2018
Hiromu Takahashi
NJPW Strong Style Evolved 2024
Hiromu Takahashi
NJPW New Year Dash !! 2026
Hiromu Takahashi
NJPW G1 Climax 31: Day 18
Hiromu Takahashi
NJPW Capital Collision 2023
Hiromu Takahashi
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2022
Hiromu Takahashi
NJPW Dominion 6.12 In Osaka-Jo Hall 2022
Hiromu Takahashi
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18
Hiromu Takahashi
NJPW x STARDOM: Historic X-Over
Hiromu Takahashi
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2024
Hiromu Takahashi
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15: Night 2
Hiromu Takahashi
NJPW G1 Special in USA 2017 - Night 2
Hiromu Takahashi
NJPW Power Struggle ~ Super Junior Tag League 2023
Hiromu Takahashi
AEW x NJPW Present Forbidden Door 2023: Zero Hour
Hiromu Takahashi
NJPW New Year Dash !! 2018
Hiromu Takahashi
NJPW G1 Special In San Francisco
Hiromu Takahashi
NJPW King of Pro Wrestling 2017
Hiromu Takahashi