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Rocky Romero is now officially part of the Don Callis Family. Romero joined the faction on AEW Collision last night, aligning with his Roppongi Vice teammate Trent Beretta and attacking Tomohiro Ishii.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / April 15

First matches announced for NJPW Resurgence

The first matches have been announced for NJPW Resurgence. As teased during Windy City Riot, a NEVER title match between champion Konosuke Takeshita and El Phantasmo is now set for May 9 in Ontario.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / March 10

Massive Title Change During 'AEW Revolution 2025'

A championship has changed hands on the "AEW Revolution 2025" card. Six matches were booked for the pay-per-view portion of the event. That included an AEW World Championship match between titleholder Jon Moxley and Cope.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / February 27

Konosuke Takeshita Responds To Eddie Kingston Saying He's The Only Person He Watches AEW For

Eddie Kingston has been away from wrestling and AEW recovering from a brutal leg injury and he hasn't been watching much wrestling. One person that he is watching?

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 26

International title match official for AEW Revolution

Konosuke Takeshita vs. Kenny Omega is official for AEW Revolution. Takeshita defended his title on Wednesday’s Dynamite in the second bout of the International Championship Series, defeating Orange Cassidy.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / February 26

AEW Dynamite Results (2/26/24): Cope Targets Death Riders, Takeshita Defends Title, Ospreay Beats Keith

The rivalry between MJF and Adam Page hit a new level on this week's episode of AEW Dynamite. Page started the show and decimated Aaron Solo in seconds.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 26

AEW Dynamite live results: Konosuke Takeshita vs. Orange Cassidy title match

The AEW International Championship Series continues with a title match on tonight’s AEW Dynamite. Konosuke Takeshita will defend the title against Orange Cassidy on tonight’s show with the winner going on to defend against Kenny Omega at the Revolution pay-per-view on March 9.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / February 25

AEW Dynamite Preview (2/26/25): Cassidy vs. Takeshita

With only two more weeks until Revolution, AEW Dynamite returns to California with momentum and suspense on their side. At time of writing, only three matches have been confirmed for this week’s show.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 24

Konosuke Takeshita to defend NEVER title in CMLL debut

Konosuke Takeshita will be making a title defense when he debuts at Arena Mexico this Friday night. In his first-ever CMLL match, Takeshita will put his NEVER Openweight Championship on the line against Angel de Oro.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 19

Konosuke Takeshita, Taya Valkyrie to make CMLL debuts

Two AEW stars have been announced for future CMLL events at Arena Mexico, both making their promotional debuts. CMLL posted a video to its digital media channels on Wednesday night announcing AEW International Champion and NJPW NEVER Openweight Champion Konosuke Takeshita for a future appearance at an Arena Mexico show.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / January 25

AEW Collision Homecoming live results: Takeshita vs. Shibata International title match

Tonight’s Homecoming edition of AEW Collision from Jacksonville, Florida, will feature several champions in competition. AEW International Champion Konosuke Takeshita will put his title on the line against Katsuyori Shibata in a first-time-ever meeting.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / January 23

Konosuke Takeshita challenges Katsuyori Shibata for AEW Collision

A new match appears to be on tap for this Saturday’s Homecoming edition of AEW Collision featuring International Champion Konosuke Takeshita. Takeshita and Don Callis offered a challenge to former Ring of Honor Pure Champion Katsuyori Shibata, delivered via a backstage promo following Shibata’s win over Shane Taylor on ROH TV.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / January 15

Tanahashi vs. Takeshita official for NJPW Windy City Riot

Hiroshi Tanahashi will indeed meet Konosuke Takeshita in what is being billed as “The Ace’s” final match in the United States. NJPW officially announced the first matches for its Friday, April 11 Windy City Riot event in Chicago, including Tanahashi vs.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / January 14

NJPW adds Takeshita NEVER title defense to New Beginning in Osaka

Oleg Boltin is officially next in line for a shot at Konosuke Takeshita’s NEVER Openweight Championship. NJPW has confirmed that Takeshita will put his NEVER title on the line against Boltin at the New Beginning in Osaka on Tuesday, February 11.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / January 12

Konosuke Takeshita issues challenge to Hiroshi Tanahashi for NJPW Windy City Riot

Takeshita wants Tanahashi. After successfully defending the NEVER Openweight title against KUSHIDA at Saturday’s Battle in the Valley, Takeshita issued the challenge to Tanahashi for Windy City Riot on April 11 in Chicago.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / January 11

NJPW Battle in the Valley live results: Kidd vs. Ishii, Takeshita vs. KUSHIDA

NJPW returns to San Jose for Battle in the Valley tonight, a show with five title bouts, plus a retirement match. NJPW Strong Openweight Champion Gabe Kidd is coming off a classic performance in the Tokyo Dome against Kenny Omega, but must defend his title tonight against Tomohiro Ishii.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / January 6

Two title matches added to NJPW Battle in the Valley 2025

Two matches have been added to Saturday’s NJPW Battle in the Valley 2025. NEVER Openweight Champion Konosuke Takeshita, defending against KUSHIDA, and IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion El Desperado, defending against Taiji Ishimori, have been added to the show.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / January 5

Konosuke Takeshita says he is now affiliated with NJPW along with AEW & DDT

Konosuke Takeshita is now affiliated with three different promotions. After retaining the NEVER Openweight title and AEW International titles at Wrestle Dynasty, Takeshita announced in a backstage interview that in addition to being affiliated with DDT and AEW, he is now affiliated with NJPW, who posted the comments on social media.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / December 30

AEW International title defenses official for NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19, Wrestle Dynasty

Following his victory at Worlds End, Konosuke Takeshita is officially set to defend the AEW International Championship at the Tokyo Dome. Takeshita is challenging Shingo Takagi for the NEVER Openweight Championship at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 on January 4.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / November 28

Daily Update: Saturday Night’s Main Event, Konosuke Takeshita, GCW

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Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / November 21

Ricochet vs. Konosuke Takeshita International title match set for AEW Full Gear

Another title match has been announced for this Saturday’s AEW Full Gear as AEW International Champion Konosuke Takeshita will defend the title against Ricochet.