Konosuke Takeshita is returning to New Japan Pro Wrestling to participate in NJPW ‘Fighting Spirit Unleashed’ and ‘Strong Style Evolved’.
NJPW has released a video featuring Takeshita, who announced that he will participate in the events scheduled for November 8 and December 15.
Takeshita said he would defend the AEW International Title against anyone up for the challenge.
You can watch the clip below:
BREAKING
A message from AEW International Champion @Takesoup – Takeshita returns to NJPW NOVEMBER 8 in Lowell!
November 8, Lowell MA #njFSUhttps://t.co/I3dyGYi2JG
December 15 Long Beach CA #njSSEhttps://t.co/V5YcU5DCE5#njpw pic.twitter.com/AbZx3xHsHs
— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) October 29, 2024
El Phantasmo is going on a hiatus due to a health issue.
New Japan Pro Wrestling announced that Phantasmo will be absent from upcoming events due to the unspecified concern.
You can check out the official announcement below:
“El Phantasmo to miss action with health concern
Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling
EL Phantasmo, who was scheduled to wrestle this week on the Super Jr. Tag League Tour and at Power Struggle November 4, will be taking indefinite leave due to a health concern.
We apologise to fans who were looking forward to seeing Phantasmo wrestle, and appreciate your understanding.
The following changes have been made to forthcoming cards:
November 2, Nagoya
Hiroshi Tanahashi, El Phantasmo, Toru Yano, Ryusuke Taguchi & Dragon Dia vs EVIL, Ren Narita, Yujiro Takahashi, SHO & Yoshinobu Kanemaru –>
Hiroshi Tanahashi, Boltin Oleg, Toru Yano, Ryusuke Taguchi & Dragon Dia vs EVIL, Ren Narita, Yujiro Takahashi, SHO & Yoshinobu Kanemaru
November 4, Osaka
Hiroshi Tanahashi & El Phantasmo vs EVIL & Ren Narita –>
Hiroshi Tanahashi & Boltin Oleg vs EVIL & Ren Narita
NJPW joins fans in wishing Phantasmo a speedy, full recovery.”
