Hiromu Takahashi

Born

1989-12-04

Birthplace

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.