One big thing: AEW’s Konosuke Takeshita wins NJPW G1 Climax debut
Konosuke Takeshita, AEW’s rising star, marked his New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) debut with a victory in the G1 Climax 34 tournament, defeating Yota Tsuji in a 17-minute co-main event match.
Key details:
• The match took place on the opening night of the tournament in Osaka
• Takeshita secured two points in Block B of the G1 Climax
• The bout lasted 17 minutes and was the co-main event of the evening
Match highlights:
• Early hard-hitting exchanges set the tone
• Takeshita used a tope con giro and guardrail attack to gain control
• Tsuji countered with lucha libre-style moves, including a tijeras and tornillo
• The match saw several near-falls, including after Tsuji’s Spanish Fly off the top rope
• Takeshita won with his Razing Fire finisher after countering Tsuji’s Gene Blast attempt
Why it matters
Takeshita’s successful NJPW debut solidifies his status as a global wrestling star. His victory in the prestigious G1 Climax tournament showcases AEW’s talent depth and strengthens the working relationship between AEW and NJPW.
By the numbers
• Takeshita joins 4 other wrestlers with 2 points in Block B: Boltin Oleg, Yuya Uemura, Jeff Cobb, and HENARE
• The G1 Climax 34 features multiple blocks of competitors vying for tournament victory
What’s next
Takeshita’s next G1 Climax match is scheduled for July 23 in Hiroshima, where he’ll face HENARE.
What are your thoughts on Konosuke Takeshita’s NJPW debut and his chances in the G1 Climax tournament? Leave a comment below with your predictions for his upcoming matches!
