Shingo Takagi Challenges Konosuke Takeshita to Double Title Match at Wrestle Kingdom 19

A double title match could be in store for Wrestle Kingdom 19.

After Konosuke Takeshita successfully defended the AEW International Championship against TJP at NJPW Fighting Spirit Unleashed, NEVER Champion Shingo Takagi entered the ring to challenge him to a double title match on January 4 at the Tokyo Dome.

“Forgive the interruption. Another great match, Takeshita,” Takagi said, as reported by NJPW Global. “You want to wrestle me, right? Let’s do it. Will it be the AEW International Champion or the NEVER Champ? Let’s find out who’s strongest January 4 at Wrestle Kingdom 19!”

In addition, Tomohiro Ishii made an appearance, with NJPW Global noting that Ishii will face the winner of the match the following day at Wrestle Dynasty.

Since capturing the AEW International Championship at WrestleDream, Takeshita has made frequent defenses, including a recent victory over Josh Alexander at Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling in Canada. Meanwhile, AEW's Ricochet has been vying for a future title match, as he was not pinned during the three-way match where Takeshita claimed the title.

Champion versus Champion January 4??

Ishii awaiting the winner January 5???

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— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) November 9, 2024