Various: Konosuke Takeshita on Wanting to Work Again in the US, Sat. NJPW Strong Card, Indies

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Aug 26, 2022

Konosuke Takeshita Comments on Wanting to Work Full-Time in the United States in the Future

Wrestling Republic held a recent interview with Konosuke Takeshita and his translator. One of the topics discussed included Takeshita’s thoughts about his plans to move to the United States and work full-time in the country in the future.

“He didn’t mean to do an excursion. His goal is to move here and make his living by wrestling here. This is not an excursion. He might have to go back to Japan eventually, but he didn’t mean it. This is not an excursion for him. He tried to come here, move here, make a living on his own by wrestling. That’s why he chose AEW.”

Takeshia also stated that he is currently hoping to be able to return to the U.S. this fall and will talk with DDT Pro Wrestling to make that happen.

“I hope to return to the US, ASAP. Maybe October or November. I hope so. I have to talk with DDT.”

Transcript h/t: Fightful.com

Full Card for Saturday’s Episode of NJPW Strong

New Japan Pro Wrestling recently announced the full card for this Saturday’s High Alert Night 3 themed episode of NJPW Strong, which will air on New Japan World starting at 8:00PM EST.

The DKC & Kevin Knight vs. Matt Sigmon & Elliott Russell
Mascara Dorada vs. TJP
Ren Narita & KUSHIDA vs. The Workhorsemen (Anthony Henry & JD Drake)

Misc. Wrestling News & Notes

As noted before, wrestling legend Bobby Fulton was hospitalized earlier this week due to him suffering from double pneumonia and sepsis. PWInsider’s Mike Johnson reported that Fulton was recently discharged from the hospital and is currently recovering at his home.

New Japan Pro Wrestling announced that FTR, Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood, will be making an appearance for the company at their Royal Quest II event on October 1-2 in London, England.

As noted before, Impact Wrestling is currently dealing with ratings-related issues over incorrect istings for their weekly Impact! series from several cable and satellite television providers. PWInsider’s Mike Johnson reported that Thursday’s episode was affected by the same issue over several TV providers had listed the episode as being a repeat instead of a new episode. Johnson reported that this is currently expected to continue to be a problem for Impact until AXS TV manages to resolve this situation with television providers that carry their network.

Pro Wrestling NOAH announced that Daisuke Harada recently suffered a neck injury and as a result, they have pulled him from all of their upcoming events through early September. (English translation via PostWrestling.com)

Florida-based wrestling school Team Vision Dojo reportedly is currently dealing with online backlash following the recent revelation that registered sex offender and indie wrestler Chasyn Rance has been working at their wrestling school and has been training minors despite his legal issues, according to Bodyslam.net. It was also reported that Rance recently booked and won a Tag Team Championship with himself and a female minor tag team partner. In an official statement, Team Vision Dojo stated that they will continue to work with Rance and people can contact Rance directly over any issues and false accusations they have against him.

Game Changer Wrestling recently announced a new match for the card of their 4 Cups Stuffed event on September 2nd in Hoffman Estates, Illinois: