Konosuke Takeshita is set to compete at the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door after a successful qualification.
The vacancy for the TNT Championship came about after the reigning champion, Adam Copeland, had to give up the title following an injury. This was publicly announced on the AEW Dynamite episode aired on May 29. A Ladder Match has been scheduled at the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door event to crown the new champion.
The series of qualifying matches kicked off on the episode of AEW Rampage dated May 31. In what was an intense bout, Konosuke Takeshita faced off against Penta El Zero Miedo. Takeshita managed to secure the win after delivering a powerful flurry of moves.
Here’s a recap of how the match played out:
After some back-and-forth action, Penta took control with a sequence of attacks before tossing Takeshita to the outside and executing a splash. Takeshita retaliated with a wheelbarrow suplex. The momentum swung several times before Takeshita used a Blue Thunder Bomb for a near-fall. A decisive forearm and a knee strike by Takeshita sealed his victory.
More details about the competition and Takeshita’s victory can be found in the following link: AEW Rampage Results (5/31/24): Konosuke Takeshita vs. Penta El Zero Miedo, Toni Storm, and more.
FAQ: Konosuke Takeshita at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door
- Why did Adam Copeland relinquish the TNT Championship?
Adam Copeland was forced to relinquish the TNT Championship due to an injury. - What is the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door?
AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door is a crossover wrestling event between All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). - How will the new TNT Champion be determined?
The new TNT Champion will be crowned through a Ladder Match at the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door event. - When did Konosuke Takeshita qualify for the ladder match?
Konosuke Takeshita qualified for the ladder match on the May 31, 2024, episode of AEW Rampage. - Who did Konosuke Takeshita defeat to qualify?
Konosuke Takeshita defeated Penta El Zero Miedo to qualify for the TNT Title Ladder Match.