Bully Ray: Konosuke Takeshita Was MVP of AEW WrestleDream Triple Threat

One big thing: Konosuke Takeshita shines in AEW International Championship match

WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray believes Konosuke Takeshita was the standout performer in the AEW International Championship triple threat match at WrestleDream.

• Takeshita defeated Will Ospreay and Ricochet to win the title
• Kyle Fletcher’s interference with a screwdriver aided Takeshita’s victory
• Bully Ray praised Takeshita’s performance on “Busted Open After Dark”

Why it matters

Takeshita’s victory and subsequent praise from industry veterans like Bully Ray could signal a significant push for the Japanese star in AEW’s international scene.

By the numbers

• 1st: This is Takeshita’s first championship win in AEW
• 3: Number of countries (Italy, Australia, Japan) Takeshita mentioned for potential title defenses

What they’re saying

Bully Ray on Takeshita:

“[Takeshita] was the MVP of the three-way at WrestleDream.”

Don Callis on Takeshita’s unique attributes:

“People don’t realize just how big Takeshita is, and to do the things that Takeshita does for a man his size.”

What’s next

Takeshita is set to defend his newly won International Championship against Josh Alexander at Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling’s Forged In Excellence event in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

How do you think Konosuke Takeshita will fare as the new AEW International Champion? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!