Konosuke Takeshita sends a one-word message after a successful title defence outside AEW

Konosuke Takeshita just successfully defended his title outside AEW. He has now sent a message following this title defence.

Konosuke Takeshita has been a rising star in AEW for the past couple of years. He has come a long way ever since he aligned himself with Don Callis. Since then, he has won the AEW International Championship. A few weeks ago, Takeshita even won the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship from Zack Sabre Jr. at NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2025.

Today, the AEW star defended his title for the first time against Hirooki Goto at the NJPW Hiroshi Tanahashi - Final Homecoming show. The Alpha was able to defeat Goto and retain his title. Following this title defence, Takeshita took to social media to send a one-word message.

"STILL!!!!"

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Tony Khan revealed that Kenny Omega persuaded him to hire Konosuke Takeshita

Konosuke Takeshita has been a part of the AEW roster since 2021. He has been a regular feature on TV and has competed in some high-profile matches. Takeshita has proven that he has what it takes to be a top star in the Jacksonville-based promotion someday. Apparently, it was Kenny Omega who had a big hand to play in his signing.

During an appearance on Busted Open Radio, Tony Khan revealed that it was Kenny Omega who convinced him to give Takeshita a chance. The AEW boss also noted that he now believes in the Japanese star.

“It was Kenny Omega who first came to me and said, ‘I really believe in Takeshita, and if you give him an opportunity here, I think you’re really gonna like him,’ and boy was Kenny right.. I’m really excited because I think Takeshita’s had great mentorship, and here in AEW, we really believe in him and he’s risen to these opportunities,” said Khan [H/T: WrestlePurists on X]

It remains to be seen if Takeshita will also be able to win the AEW World Championship one day.

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Edited by Sunil Joseph