Hayata (wrestler)
Yohei Hayata (隼田 陽平, Hayata Yōhei, born August 4, 1987) is a Japanese professional wrestler better known simply as Hayata (stylized in all caps), currently signed to Pro Wrestling Noah where he is a former five-time GHC Junior Heavyweight Champion and current GHC National Champion.
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Hayata as the GHC Junior Heavyweight Champion at Ariake Triumph on October 30, 2022 | |
| Birth name | Yohei Hayata |
| Born | August 4, 1987 Kumano, Hiroshima, Japan |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Darushimumeiku Hayata Yohei Hayata |
| Billed height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Billed weight | 75 kg (165 lb) |
| Trained by | Hanzo Wrestle Gate Dojo Yoshinari Ogawa |
| Debut | July 30, 2006 |
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 current) 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.