Hayata (wrestler)
Japanese professional wrestler
Yohei Hayata (隼田 陽平, Hayata Yōhei; born August 4, 1987), better known simply as Hayata (stylized in all caps), is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is signed to Pro Wrestling Noah, where he is the current and inaugural GHC 200 Champion.
Hayata began his career with Wrestle Gate then later Osaka Pro Wrestling (Osaka Pro) before going freelance and forming Doutonbori Pro Wrestling with Kuuga and several other wrestlers. Hayata was officially signed to Pro Wrestling Noah (Noah) in 2017 and his accolades include being a five-time (and Former) GHC Junior Heavyweight Champion and a five-time GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion. He has also won the Global Junior Heavyweight League once and the Global Junior Heavyweight Tag League twice, both times with Yo-Hey.
Professional wrestling career
Early career (2006–2010)
Hayata got his start in amateur wrestling and basketball, and would find himself working under Hanzo in Wrestle Gate (WG) where he would wrestle until he left Wrestle Gate in April 2010. He would also occasionally compete in Dove Pro Wrestling (Dove Pro) and All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW). In 2010 Hayata moved over to Osaka Pro Wrestling (Osaka Pro).
Osaka Pro Wrestling (2010–2013)
After he moved to Osaka Pro he received an opportunity for the Osaka Pro Wrestling Championship and in September he would join the heel unit Joker. On October 31, 2011, Hayata would win his very first championship on his first challenge after he and Kuuga defeated Atsushi Kotoge and Daisuke Harada for the Osaka Pro Wrestling Tag Team Championship.
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