Konosuke Takeshita Retains NEVER Openweight & AEW International Title at NJPW Wrestle Dynasty

Konosuke Takeshita faced a colossal challenge at NJPW Wrestle Dynasty, putting both his NEVER Openweight Title and AEW International Title on the line against the relentless Tomohiro Ishii. The two warriors delivered a jaw-dropping match that left fans at the edge of their seats.

From the opening bell, Ishii came out swinging, throwing heavy chops and engaging in a brutal shoulder tackle exchange with Takeshita. It wasn’t long before Takeshita asserted his dominance, landing a thunderous elbow strike that floored Ishii, followed by a barrage of strikes and a knee to the face in the corner.

Ishii turned the tables with his trademark toughness, taking control with a series of chops and a crushing back suplex. The momentum swung back to Takeshita after a counter into a German suplex, followed by a breathtaking Falcon Arrow from the top rope. Despite the impact, Ishii refused to stay down, showcasing his legendary resilience.

The match escalated into a slugfest of suplexes, strikes, and high-risk maneuvers. Ishii delivered a stunning Frankensteiner from the top rope and battled through Takeshita’s relentless offense, including a Bastard Driver and Poisonrana. But in the end, Takeshita’s endurance and strategy proved too much. A decisive elbow strike and his finisher sealed the victory, allowing him to retain both titles in an unforgettable showdown.

What did you think of Takeshita’s incredible performance against Ishii? Can anyone dethrone him as a dual champion? Share your thoughts and feedback in the comments below!