[10.0] "Basically this guy is the pure spitting image of what I imagined every wrestler wrestling in Japan looked like before actually ever watching any matches from the Indies. Does that make sense? I hope so. If it doesn't though lets ignore the look and just talk about whats most important - talent. And man this guy is overflowing with that. Honestly the embodiment of a wrestlers wrestler. Never a boring moment when this guy has a match. 100% speed all the time , 24/7. Like it's insane. If you never saw him in action before just watch one of his matches and you will be sold. When the explosiveness of a Bron Breaker , meets with the power of a Brock Lesnar along with the inring ability and talent of a Kenny Omega, the inring IQ of a Gunther (Walter) and lastly just a touch of aura reminiscent of a Kazuchika Okada. Combine all that and you have this guy, and NO I am not overreacting. For the last 2years or so he has also been one of the main wrestlers actually keeping me watching wrestling as a whole. The other company is a great watch (mostly for entertainment) which is great every now and then. But AEW is known for inring work and people like him, Will Ospreay, Kenny Omega , Swerve Strickland and Bryan Danielson (along a bunch of other wrestlers mostly signed to AEW) are the reason why I watch wrestling on a daily almost. Before AEW I didn't know I loved wrestling but I knew I enjoyed entertainment. Then I saw the wrestling part and this is LOVE. Not just something I watch one or 2 times a month. And its thanks to people like this man. Absolute unit , not even 30 yet, an never ending list of bangers which is just getting longer and longer week after week. One of the easiest 10/10 I ever rated. Would've even been higher if possible! 10/10."
"Takeshita is just him with a combination of athleticism, power and charisma this man just keeps getting better and better. I'm just patiently waiting to see if NJPW or AEW will crown him as their world champ heck make him double champ."
[10.0] "Incredible wrestler. Athletic, big, versatile and his moves are executed with such crispness and perfection. He's one of the best all around wrestlers I have ever seen and if he were around around two decades ago back when his level of in ring ability was a very rare sight then he would have been considered not just an all time great, but a revolutionary talent in wresting. When this guy has good chemistry with his opponent you know you are in for something phenomenal."
[9.0] "Holy shit, this guys one of the best wrestlers in AEW. I'm surprised it took AEW this long to push this guy. He's amazing in the ring and has had great matches"
[10.0] "I have absolutely no words to explain just how good Konosuke Takeshita is. One of the most dynamic performers in professional wrestling today. Every move he does feels powerful and meaningful. He's not just a powerhouse, he's so fundamentally right in all criteria. He'll be regarded as a genuine legend of the industry not before long, and he's not even 30 yet! Wonderful wrestler."
[10.0] "Possibly the greatest active wrestler in 2025, he has a rare blend of size and legit athleticism that is hard to match. An incredible presence in ring and in promos due to his insane natural charisma, he has shown how insanely talented he is in 3 separate companies now. His match catalogue between his long DDT run, his 3 year AEW run and his few NJPW dates is absurd and ranges from comedy matches, long main event classics and fun TV matches, he can legit do anything in ring. Konosuke Takeshita is going to be a major player in both the japanese and american pro wrestling scenes for the next 10-15 years, would not be shocked if he ends 2025 as a world champion in NJPW or AEW."
[10.0] "The best wrestler in the world right now imo.Takeshita can absolutely do it all, technical exchanges, high flying spots, insane back and forth sequences & even comedy. I believe you can find amazing matches from every year in his career (yes even the beginning) but the run he has been on from 2023-2025 he has been on an insane level. Every match he has I seek out and Im not disappointed, he was even the standout in the g1 this year having amazing match after amazing match. I cant wait to see more and more matches from him."
[7.0] "Again, i'm only writing this because it won't let me rate it because unless I comment cuz I'm in the minority. Fairly enjoyable wrestler. Again, not too big on him. Nothing to criticize either. He's quite good. But not on the upper echelon of wrestlers."
[10.0] "Please please please... Get him away from the "Don Callis Family". Anyway, probably top 5 wrestlers today I just hope more people go to watch his DDT stuff."
[10.0] "Probably the greatest active in-ring wrestler right now. The way he sells the impact of the moves, and the damage just is elite. Not to mention the presence he brings to the table. He could really be AEW world champion if it wasn't for all the previously built stars before him. Amazing Wrestler. 10/10"
[10.0] "A wrestling stud. That's the best description I can give to Konosuke Takeshita. An amazing wrestler, with great natural charisma. You'll always have a good time while watching a Takeshita match, from his raw athleticism, to his top notch in-ring technique & his aura that combines his charisma & physique. You simply can't look away when he's on your screen - nor do you want to, to be honest."
[10.0] "This dude has everything. And the natural charm, to boot. He should win a Noble Prize in the category of "big pretty boy fucker who wrestles well". In all seriousness, I love his speed in conjunction with his offense. So much potential to do a lot in the business."
[10.0] "Konosuke Takeshita is the type of wrestler who doesn't just perform--he transcends. Every time he steps into the ring, it feels like you're watching something special, as if he was born to do this. The combination of power, agility, and technique he brings is breathtaking, and his adaptability makes him a standout no matter the opponent. What's so impressive about Takeshita is how he blends raw athleticism with deep storytelling. He can hit you with suplexes and strikes that look like they'd knock out a bull, then seamlessly shift into chain wrestling that feels like an art form. He's a throwback to the best of puroresu, but he also fits perfectly into today's global wrestling landscape. Takeshita has this uncanny ability to connect with the crowd, whether he's playing the underdog, standing toe-to-toe with legends, or delivering epic heel moments. His passion is contagious--you can see it in his eyes, his movements, and the way he treats every match like it's the biggest stage. And let's not forget that blue thunder bomb--every time he nails it, the crowd goes wild. It's rare to see someone so young carry themselves like a veteran, but Takeshita already feels like a generational talent. He's not just a future world champion; he's a cornerstone of wherever he wrestles. Watching him rise is like being in the front row of history, and it's exciting to think about where he'll go next. If you're not a fan yet, trust me--it's only a matter of time. Konosuke Takeshita isn't just good. He's the kind of great that makes you remember why you fell in love with wrestling in the first place."**"
[9.0] "What a wrestler. I don't think so far I've seen a Takeshita match and it's let me down, 9 times out of 10 it always exceeds expectations, he's a genuine machine of a wrestler and I like that he's managed by Don Callis as a mouthpiece, but I think that could be built upon more, have Callis himself be scared of Konosuke to build up his character as much as you can, there's potential for Takeshita to become a major success in the American market provided he is booked right, which is not something most male wrestlers from Japan can say, sky's the limit for him and I hope he hits all the heights possible."
[9.0] "Takeshita è uno dei wrestler del panorama attuale che mi diverto di più a guardare. Ha un ottima presenza sul ring e sa fare tanti tipi di incontri diversi, la sua offensiva è estremamente credibile e quando lo vedi nella card sei abbastanza sicuro che sarà lo show stealer. Aspetto a dargli dieci perché può ancora fare una run da face davvero incredibile."
[10.0] "I asked myself a question today, who is my favorite wrestler? It's Takeshita. At his best, one of the most fun, if not the most fun wrestler to watch in the world. His match with Ishii from Dynasty is amazing and that match with ELP, that is out of this world good. The Ospreay match oh my god the Ospreay match bangs so hard. When he is at his best, no one gets me on my feet like Konosuke Takeshita, whether its those german suplexs, that raging fire, the catching Blue Thunder Bomb, OR THOSE FUCKING CATACLYSMIC FOREARM STRIKES, this man does it all so well."
[10.0] "After Konosuke's showing in the 2024 G1 Climax, and stellar post-G1 performances against Mortos, Mike Bailey, Josh Alexander, Ricochet, Hobbs, Ishii and Shingo Takagi; I'm willing to admit that Takeshita is currently the greatest active talent going right now. He's a total package that can do it all. A multi-champion for a reason."
[10.0] "What a star, he's currently one of my favorites in AEW, one of the best wrestlers in the world in the ring + incredibly charismatic, a future world champion, and it should happen few months after he loses the International title"
[10.0] "Need AEW to keep pushing this beast. One of the best wrestlers on the roster and has incredible charisma. Want to see him be an AEW World Champion in the future."
[10.0] "One of the very best in the world today. Never has a bad match and one of my favourite's to watch. Truly a generational talent, hope he gets a world title run soon."
[6.0] "Wrestlerisch gut, Charisma beschränkt vorhanden und keine Promoskills. Ich gucke genrell kein japanisches Wrestling, bei AEW konnte er mit starken Matches überzeugen, darüber hinaus wirds schwierig. Man sieht ihn nicht jede Woche, was für einen Champion schon kritisch wird."
"[10.0] this guy is crazy talented he have it factor in him he can win it all in njpw just imagen him vs okada our tanahashi our naito in 40 min match in wk mainevent our him wining g1 climax hes not belong in usa save this guy he can be a goat for him self."
[8.0] "The guy is very good, but it will be difficult for him in the United States because he doesn't know the language, but I wouldn't mind seeing him as world champion. If one day he signs with NJPW, he will easily be their new superstar."
[10.0] "I think he is a top 3 wrestler in world that hasn't be presented as such ETC: Needing to cheat against a returning Adam Cole and needing to cheat to beat Ospreay. I get the reasons but I think a guy as good as him shouldn't need to. He definitely needs better booking and should presented like Gunther."
[9.0] "Takeshita lives by the moniker of "The Alpha"! He's such a beast with so much experience under his belt starting at a 16 years to still being a top-tier performer at 29 years old and he's career is only blossoming further as he continues! He's a perfect embodiment of high-flyer, technician, & striker all rolled into one and doesn't seem to be slacking in any of his matches pulling off such eye-catching moves like his signature Blue Thunder Bomb! I'll continue to be impressed by Takeshita as he's longevity for wrestling will be in his favor!"
"Konosuke Takeshita ist derzeit mein absoluter Lieblingswrestler! Seine Glaubwürdigkeit wird nur noch von seinen Aktionen überstrahlt. Die Frequenz seiner Top Leistungen sucht in diesem Jahr wirklich seines gleichen. Seine Entwicklung schreitet stets Vorrang und ich bin gespannt auf alles weitere!"
[10.0] "Really good but I'm not seeing what everybody else sees. I don't know what it is but I can't compare him to a young Ibushi or even Okada as some people have done in the past. He's definitely a good act but he has yet to impress me. EDIT: His matches with Ospreay and MJF in particular have impressed me. And his G1 run solidifies the thought that he's an incredible talent that sadly is in the wrong company."
[10.0] "I enjoyed his work as a Japanese babyface when he first joined AEW. Incredibly hard hitting and athletic wrestler. I would have rated him an 8/10. But as a heel? He is such a natural heel, especially against highflyers. He comes across as a hard-hitting beast. One of my favorite wrestlers in the world right now."
"This guy has it allcharisma, technical skill, and raw power. He can adapt to any style and has the potential to be a world champion in a major promotion. After an impressive G1 performance with a five-star match, he's proven himself as one of the best in the world. A 10/10 talent with the chance to become the biggest Japanese wrestler in North America someday."
[10.0] "Face, heel, tweener, whatever he does he makes it gold. Takeshita quickly became a pillar of the future of the company and anywhere he goes he makes magic happen. Can do just about anything you could imagine, and the excitement in each match he's in always pays off. He genuinely deserves a shout in the conversation of being the best in the world today, and I won't be surprised if that timeframe of debate largely widens in the coming years."
[10.0] "There's been a lot of talk about certain people being the best wrestlers in the world and this man should be in that conversation he has star written all over in all caps no less, he's got the size, agility, moveset and just exudes charisma and yet he's still only 28 years old, I remember when he first turned heel in aew Don callis proclaimed him the best Japanese wrestler claiming that he was better than okada, tanahashi, mutoh and many others quite frankly I think when it's all said and done he might be mentioned in the same breath as them if not eclipse some of them. Everything this man does is pure gold his moveset isn't exactly the fanciest in the world but dammit he makes them look like they are! his arching German suplex is the best around without a doubt and he even makes you slightly believe that his blue thunder bombs could very much end a match just because of how beautiful they are despite how many times they've been kicked out of. If this year comes to an end without Takeshita as international champion then something is wrong with the world. Edit: months after I initially rated Take a 10 he has finally won the international championship and I couldn't be any happier for him he absolutely deserves it, this man is a freaking beast his striking ability is second to none and for my money now that Danielson is semi-retired he is the single best rope to rope wrestler in the world yes better than Osprey better than ZSJ and better than freaking Okada and if it weren't for Jay white he would be my personal favorite active wrestler today."
[9.0] "Einer meiner Lieblings Wrestler, sehr stark im Ring, hat seit seinem Heel Turn eine Ausstrahlung wie kaum ein anderer und auch einen sehr guten Look. Freue mich auf seine Zukunft und ich hoffe er wird gut eingesetzt um es irgendwann ich den Main Event zu schaffen."
[9.0] "Booking limits him, despite being one of the best young wrestlers today. Currently, they're teasing a match with Ospreay, which should give him a title run until the world title picture becomes available to him."
[10.0] "This guy has everything. He oozes charisma, he's a technician when he needs to be, a powerhouse when he needs to be, and truly can do it all. He needs to be a world champion some day in a major promotion and has a chance to be the biggest Japanese professional wrestler ever in North America some day."
[10.0] "This year is the big year where Takeshita makes a ton of moves forward. I can see him and Osprey feuding near the end of the year with the Callis feud brewing."
[10.0] "Last year I called Gabe Kidd the MVP of the G1 and gave him a 9 with the promise to upgrade that to a 10 once he had some five-star matches. Konosuke Takeshita was, without a single doubt, the MVP of this year's G1 and he had a five-star match during the tournament. He's one of the best in the world right now. 10/10 for the former decathlete."
[9.0] "Terrific performer that's been held back by some just down right bad booking decisions. He is so fun to watch in-ring and I love watching him wrestle, but he just never get's put over in matches. He's doing really well in the G1 Climax this year and I hope when he returns to AEW he get's treated the way he deserves."
[10.0] "Years of embarrassing booking is holding Takeshita back from being the best wrestler on the planet. The most consistent man by a country mile in this year's G1, an unbelievably diverse wrestler who can do whatever it is you need of him. His incredible matches against Hirooki Goto, Darby Allin, Swerve Strickland, Yuya Uemura and Yota Tsuji would be at the top of so many wrestlers catalogue for their whole career. For Takeshita? That's just 2024."
[10.0] "This guy is ridiculously good at such a young age. He will go down as an all time great with the likes of Bryan Danielson imo. everything he does in the ring looks so smooth, I have yet to see a bad match from him and he might be my favorite current wrestler of any company. His match vs Ospreay is probably my favorite but I also enjoyed the MJF one on Dynamite. love his forearm/elbow strikes they look so stiff and devastating. Takeshita is just fucking awesome and any time he wrestles you should seek out his matches they are absolutely worth your time."
[10.0] "A future AEW World Champion, its basically impossible for Konosuke Takeshita to have a bad match and its only a matter of time before he breaks out of his current spot in the midcard and cements himself as a main eventer. Hes also had a brilliant run in the G1 Climax 34 so far. The skys the limit for Takeshita and may the Cinnabon gods shower him with endless cinnamon rolls."
[10.0] "One of the most talented wrestlers today. Height, agility, and strength he uses them to his advantage and puts on epic matches. His moveset is super good. Great abilities all-round"
[10.0] "Has absolutely everything, absurdly appealing look combined with a crazy high workrate that makes him my bet to be the face of whichever major company he decides to spend his prime years with in the very near future"
[9.0] "One of the most overwhelmingly athletic guys in the biz rn. Every move Takeshita does whether it be a German suplex, an elbow shot or a running knee has so much finesse and just plain OOMPH behind it. To me all marks of someone clearly dedicated to the craft of this sport. Sadly I think because of the language barrier he doesn't quite get the push he deserves but I think his natural ability and charisma should be able to transcend that soon and he'll start getting some real title pushes. (9/10)"
"Absolutely lethal. This guy has presence. It's crazy, because I know how great he is, but I have watched wrestling so long, I forget just how IT Takeshita is. But then you watch his matches and you, mid-match, remember just how damn good and threatening he is as an opponent to any champion. Sky's the limit for him. If he can just grasp basic English, or integrate Japanese into his promos and just talk, he'll have that brand in the palm of his hand. Immensely talented."
[9.0] "He is doing great work in both DDT and AEW. He is one of the best wrestler in the world right now. I dont know why AEW is not pushing him hard, he is better than half of their roster."
[7.0] "A great in rign wrestlers, there's no denying how good Konosuke is inside the ring but I am hoping that being a aprt of the Don Callis famiyl really helps him connect to the American audience and he needs more than jsut being great in the ring to get ahead in the U.S. Rooting for him."
[9.0] "If there's anything holding him back it's the language barrier but since he's had Don Callis as a mouthpiece that's not a problem. Since he's come back to AEW he's been on a completely different level. I wish the booking was more favorable to him because he's in great match after great match but keeps losing them. Eventually he's going to need a big win to avoid fan apathy. As it stands, he's still one of the best active wrestlers anywhere."
[10.0] "One of my favorite wrestlers in the world, and a very underrated performer, the in ring level of Takeshita and his moveset puts him among the top 10 wrestlers in the world today. April 8 of 2024. I hope that Takeshita reaches his goals in his career. AEW has a rough diamond on his roster, in the american wrestling tv shows the charisma and mic skills are more appreciated than the ring style. But I would like to see Konosuke Takeshita be succesful."
[8.0] "Very, very good. I would love to rate him higher but he's still fairly young and I feel he has a lot of room to grow and become an elite wrestler. The biggest thing that stands out is his size, he's not the typical Japanese wrestler, he's fairly big and he wrestles like somebody who is a Junior Heavyweight. I really feel like he has the potential to be a 10 rating in the future, I can't wait to see how he grows in AEW and hopefully he can do some stuff in NJPW. Takeshita in a G1 Climax would be so damn fun to watch and I think it would do him good to wrestle that many matches in a short amount of time, simply due to the fact it would give him more experience. Personally, I think he's a guy who will 100% be a heel, he doesn't really have the look that could help him thrive as a babyface, unless he becomes one of those "cool" babyfaces in the future."
[9.0] "This man is amazing, after following his career for the past 5 years I can safely say he deserves to be a world champion. Has had amazing matches with some of the top stars in the world and is the reason I got into DDT in the first place, Takeshi is the present and future of this business. The sky's the limit for this top tier athlete!"
"Takeshita is a great technical wrestler. He has beat many top stars in AEW but for some reason, he has no momentum. He is great, but his booking is weak."
[10.0] "If you're an AEW hater, I feel bad for ya holding that against Takeshita. I've enjoyed his work for years, where he was just a sexy guy who wrestled like a madman in DDT, to his first North American indie run where he killed it everywhere he went. Look, size, ability, moveset, in ring flow. I get it, if you take points due to him not talking a whole lot in North America. But that's why you give him a mouthpiece (even if it's currently Callous). He truly is an impressive young talent, who will continue to grow. I am terrified of what this man will be capable of when he actually hits his prime (which, during this generation of pro wrestling, seems like people don't hit until they're 37 or older)."
[10.0] "This guy is insane! His whole AEW tenure has impressed me, especially his match with Darby Allin earlier this year and his match with Kenny Omega at All Out 2023. Amazing signing for AEW and I hope he gets a title soon."
"Konosuke Takeshita is probably the most promising wrestler in the world under the age of 30. I have found his recent booking in AEW to be shocking, as theres no reason to waste his time with a faction that lost all relevancy months ago. An incredible in-ring talent and a natural babyface, Konosuke Takeshita is a world champion in the making. (9/10)"
[9.0] "If all is right in the world, Konosuke Takeshita will be a world champion. The fact AEW has done little to nothing of note with him since he beat Omega twice is baffling."
[9.0] "My favorite match archetype right here. An underrated banger and a match I was personally waiting for all year after the Don Callis turning on Kenny Omega thing. Kenny Omega in a big match on a ppv? Consider the show stolen and give him match of the night every single time. This was a high octane match that felt like a G1 Climax encounter. Omega took some nasty bumps in this one. It's a stiff, explosive match full of high impact offense and it never slows down. Even the Don Callis interference was done well. Omega's unselfishness isn't talked about enough. Guy is always putting people over and making them look excellent while doing it. This was the biggest win of Takeshita's career and one of the best clean wins over a huge star in AEW's history. It's a shame Takeshita hasn't done much since."
[9.0] "Takeshita is a phenomenal athlete, the guy's ring-skill is pretty awesome, he can do it all. At a very young age, he has already shown incredible abilities, and established himself into one of the most gifted wrestlers around. The number of incredible matches he delivered at DDT is impressive."
[7.0] "Takeshita is an average wrestler at best, no doubt he deserves to be in a top promotion but he lacks the charisma to be a great wrestler. He wrestling ability is decent but he could add a bit more to his arsenal. AEW kind of pushed him to the moon with him defeating Omega but havent done anything with him since."
[8.0] "I haven't seen any of his DDT stuff, however based off his stuff in AEW he has been really good. In ring his amazing and is naturally charismatic and suave. I can't rate him higher because of poor booking and lack of DDT knowladge."
[8.0] "In all honesty, I didn't quite see the hype for Takeshita in DDT. He clearly had the physical attributes to be a higher-card singles guy and he was a solid worker, but it felt like he wasn't matching the spot he was given by DDT as their ace to succeed the likes of HARASHIMA, Ibushi, & Omega. Outside of certain matches where he gelled with his opponent and told the right story, I found his work a little underwhelming, particularly in his very inconsistent limb selling and sometimes awkward match pacing, even in shorter tournament matches. His power offense is insane and always pops me when he pulls it off, but that can't be all you bring to the table. In AEW though, I think he's much more in his element. As a fresh face on the roster he was putting in some really great sprints on TV, and turning heel with Callis gave him something of substance to work with before being "guy who has good match on Dynamite" got too stale. His style matches the faster pace of AEW's TV-focused product that usually lacks filler barring a commercial break heat segment, and very few guys (outside of masters like Danielson who've made it work) will really expose that issue with limb selling he probably still has. I think he made the right call coming to AEW from DDT, and I can see him having a great run there before eventually returning to his home promotion a changed man."
[8.0] "Takeshita is a really good talent. He had a really good run in DDT. Surprised none of the bigger Japanese companies got to him before AEW did as I think he could have been a main event player. In the ring he does everything right and I can't remember a Takeshita match I did not enjoy. He is still young and has a lot of potential. His run with Callis has been much better than his face run. Thinks he needs a manager in the US at this point in time."
[8.0] "The amount of times I laughed at him because of his name before seeing him would make me feel like Satan; I wasn't laughing by the time I saw him kick ass in 2017. For starters, Takeshita was brought up as the next big thing right from the get-go despite him having the build of a hickory stick. As soon as he bulked up and started to adapt to the conditions that he was in, Takeshita was ready for the big time. His run in DDT is, arguably, the greatest in company history; his matches with the likes of Shuji Ishikawa, Jun Akiyama, Tetsuya Endo and Kota Ibushi are some of the greatest in company history. When he signed with AEW to a dual contract, I was 50/50; were they going to make him their Okada and put him in neat spots, or would they brick them down? Thus far, we still don't know; he still is literally fresh to the fullest extent and there is no rot in this man. Right now, it seems quite neat to state that he is still the future of the business, whether it be in a positive or negative is completely up to the hands of time."
[10.0] "The next big thing of Japanese wrestling of course. I can imagine him being a star like Tanahashi and Okada. He has the talent of wrestling which not many have. his matches are an example of what wrestling should be. don't know if he can cut good promos or not. but when he says those Japanese short sentences on Dynamite. he looks cool and badass af. Don Callis will take care of the segments and these things. but when it comes to the in-ring work. he is one of the best today"
[9.0] "Takeshita is a very talented wrestler, charismatic and good at selling, as well as using his size advantage. He really is an allrounder since he also moves fast as hell and does some pretty impressive stunts. His recent heel turn is pretty intriguing so I expect to see some new tricks from him and I hope AEW doesn't mess this up. Really miss him in DDT though, he was one of the stars."
[8.0] "Takeshita is one of the best at his age IMO. He moves in such a versatile and quick manner that it is sometimes hard to keep up with him. He is the future of professional wrestling and should hold some kind of mid card title in the next year or two."
[10.0] "I have a feeling we're going to look at Takeshita as one of the best in the world very soon. He's a powerhouse who moves around the ring like a lightning bolt, and he has a natural charisma that transcends the language barrier."
[10.0] "Where do I start with Takeshita. The future of the business for sure, There's nothing bad I can say about him, he's one of my favorites right now."
[9.0] "He is the future of AEW. Amazing babyface, phenomenal worker, and a great moveset from Takeshita. I've only seen him in AEW and his one match against Higuchi but his run has been so great so far that it makes me want to go out and see his old stuff. My favorite match of his is against Kazusada Higuchi in DDT."
[9.0] "Takeshita is something else. It's like watching a star in the making, a guy who has the feel of a future all-time great that you're getting to see in his prime. He's really top-tier; I would buy shows just to see Konosuke Takeshita wrestle in them. Promos? Characters? Couldn't care less. This dude is incredible in the ring and that's what I'm here to see."
[9.0] "Fantastic young wrestler with all the crucial tools needed to succeed. The former future Ace of DDT, Takeshita has made a big splash in AEW over the past year, having great matches with the likes of Claudio Castagnoli, Bryan Danielson, Mike Speedball Bailey, Eddie Kingston, Jon Moxley and others. He has an electric in-ring presence and a special connection with the crowd. This kid is the future."
[7.0] "Takeshita is a big deal because hes a Japanese heavyweight who is young and has a lot of time in ring already. He has some polish and technique but has not reached his full potential in many ways. Fans glob on to that. He also has an odd, relatable personality. Hes basically the next Okada in many US fans eyes, or at least should be. Takeshita always worked a very "go-go-go" style in DDT. It was normally frustrating to watch him dismiss the little things some of his opponents wanted to work into a match in order to get into a big trading spots sequence or go full steam ahead. I've liked his US work much more than his DDT work in the past 4 years or more. Dude has to tools to do anything he wants in a wrestling ring, I'm more than happy to see him wrestle different opponents and see what he ends up becoming in two or three years."
[9.0] "Takeshita is the future. Smooth as butter in the ring and has a natural star aura. The sooner western fans learn that wrestlers can have "I want to be the best" as their gimmick and that mic skills don't draw like they think they do, the better. When Omega and Takeshita inevitably collide, Cagematch will feel it."
[9.0] "In my initial rating I said that Konosuke was a star in the making. Well, he is an absolute star. Great size, great look, and a great sense in the ring. DDT and AEW have a fantastic talent."
[10.0] "It? s preposterous how talented this guy is. I? m just blown wwwy by him every time I see him perform. His explosiveness, fire, facial expressions, charisma, and just all around in ring IQ is off the charts. He can put on a classic whenever he wants. Would love to see him get picked up by AEW at some point or at least get a title run as he? s done a remarkable job with them lately."
[8.0] "Good matches. Very good matches in fact. There are like 160 people here rating him 10/10. That's absurd. He can be better so how is he a 10/10? He needs some character work and maybe more impact and realism on his punches and kicks. Then he can be 10/10. He's been around a year and he's 10/10? What about when he gets way better? The same rating? You see."
[9.0] "Einfach in der USA aktuell das heißeste Eisen unfassbar wie lange seine US Tour schon geht und wo er überall auftaucht. Inzwischen gibt es auch im AEW Shop ein T-Shirt von ihm. Bei DDT ist schon unfassbar stark. Edit 29.11.2022 Riesen Gewinn für AEW das er nun unter Vertrag ist und man wird ihn sicher auch weiterhin in vielen Indy Ligen sehen."
[10.0] "Takeshita's a star in the making. only 27 years old. phenomenal in-ring work. one of the best young wrestlers from Japan. just recently signed an AEW contract. and he's wholesome as fuck. how can you not love him?"
[10.0] "Konosuke Takeshita is this generation's Mitsuharu Misawa. Every time I watch Konosuke's matches and I see his poise, his seriousness, the way he carries himself, and his offensive moveset (such as the Elbows & the Flying Corkscrew Lariat), I am deeply reminded of Mitsuharu Misawa. There is nothing wrong with that as Misawa was The Man. I also see Konosuke in much the same light. Konosuke Takeshita is also The Man. He is definitely one of the best professional wrestlers under the age of 30 in the world today and he has to be the very best native born Japanese wrestler under the age of 30 as well. He is also a member of 37KAMIINA, which is the most dominant faction in DDT and they somewhat remind me of The Elite. When Konosuke's career comes to a close (which is sure to be decades away), he is bound to have a jaw dropping resume of great to instant classic matches and he will have achieved a true Hall of Fame career as well. UPDATED: To see Konosuke translate so well to North American Mainstream wrestling also makes me happy, and further cements why he really is The Man. I also realized that he does remind me of the legendary Jumbo Tsuruta as well. UPDATED x2: Dude, AEW signing Konosuke is a very, very big deal. My eyes widened reading it. As of right now he is perfect for the AEW All-Atlantic Title. AEW just acquired one of the Top 2 best wrestlers under the age of 30 (the other one is none other than Will Ospreay, what a dream match that is, BTW)."
[10.0] "I guarantee that I'll be validated by giving this guy a ten already 5-7 years from now. I've seen at least a dozen of matches from Konosuke Takeshita over the past year (in AEW), and I can already tell that he's one of the best wrestlers in the industry (or at least HIGH up there atm). Takeshita isn't even 30 years old yet, and he's had minimal exposure to a major wrestling company like AEW or NJPW too. He's only going to continue getting even better as an overall performer, which is a mindblowing but yet exciting thought since he's already tremendous enough in the ring."
[10.0] "Simply put I view Takeshita as the future Okada. I do not think many will argue with me on that. He has everything you could want in a wrestler he can cut fire promos in English!"
[9.0] "takeshita is by far one of the most exciting wrestlers working today his recent stretch on the american indies have showcased a dynamic and charismatic performer who can have great matches with a variety of opponents such as "hangman" adam page, "taigastyle" lee moriarty and "speedball" mike bailey. on top of great fundamentals and a good moveset he also has an innate ability to get any crowd behind him. selfishly I hope that he stays in AEW and can become the star he seems destined to become at such a young age."
[10.0] "He's been a 9 for a long time, but his past few months have been as good as anyone in the world. He's not just one of the best wrestlers going today, but he's also only 27! An unreal talent who is only getting better."
[10.0] "Takeshita is a pure talent, a great fighter like the top of a pine tree, it is worth watching every fight of him because he always ends up showing off in his own way, I love the way he fights and I hope to see more of him in the USA in companies like AEW, he is a great one."
"This is a genuine star in the making here. His charisma is fresh, and almost every match of his has pretty much been a 3.5+ since coming to the US. AEW was my first introduction to this guy, and I'm beyond astonished of this guy."
[10.0] "This guy is a bonafide star. There? s a aura about Takeshita that? s hard to explain. One thing I highly respect about this man is his work ethic. One day he? s wrestling at a hole in a wall, next day he? s wrestling Jon Moxley on Dynamite. If he keeps it going, he? s well on his way to become a legend someday."
[9.0] "Takeshita has always been great and everyone knows this but just seeing how big of a star he is in America makes me smile so much. The dude came back this year and has gotten over big in every single one of his matches. Hope this causes people to go watch his other work and just DDT as a whole"
[10.0] "I? ve only seen him in AEW, and I get blown away a every time. He? s so good. The handful of matches hes had in AEW has made me interested and I? ll probably look out for his matches once he returns to Japan as well"
[9.0] "Takeshita is just so great. Everything he does, the way he executes moves is so crisp and impactful. So far during his US excursion he lit the indie scene on fire and makes me go out of my way to catch his matches. I would love to see more character work from him but so far he has absolutely won me over."
[10.0] "During the five years after the departure of Omega and Ibushi from DDT, Konosuke Takeshita showed flashes of greatness and had a fair number of excellent matches, including a couple outstanding bouts. But it was not until 2021 that he really started to be awesome on a consistent basis. And by that, I mean performing at an elite level night after night, no matter where on the card he is. You might think that after his best year in 2021, he would regress a bit when on tour in America. But his campaign stateside has been even more productive than his work from last year. He is easily one of the ten best in the world today. If he were in New Japan, he would be winning the G1 and wrestling Okada in the dome. As is, he has the ability to expand DDT even further."
[9.0] "Takeshita is indeed "The Future". 27 years old and he has everything. The look, the size, the charisma, the moves. A very solid 9 that can be a 10 soon or later. A diamond."
[9.0] "One of the very best young wrestlers from Japan, but rather than coming through the traditional big company dojo routes, Konosuke Takeshita was inspired by and joined DDT, following in the footsteps of his idols Kota Ibushi, Kenny Omega and El Generico. A multiple time KO-D Openweight Champion, he's done almost everything there is to do in DDT by the age of 26, and now he's starting a run in All Elite Wrestling, recently having great showings against Jay Lethal and Hangman Adam Page. He's got almost everything, great athleticism, he's tall, he's handsome, and he's already being compared to some Japanese legends. A great US run will only add to his legend."
[10.0] "An excellent work who is hitting that perfect stride. Still young he can a lot of things but now enough of a vet he knows when to save and when to fall back to something. DDT gets a bad rep just comedy. But Takeshita reminds us why it also has produced some excellent talent over the years. Frankly he just needs a big platform to show fans how good he is. Maybe he goes to AEW full time, maybe CyberFight moves him to NOAH or does more with DDT"
[10.0] "Of all the annointed aces in Japanese wrestling (Kiyomiya, Miyahara etc.), Konosuke is the most suited for the role. He's gotten so much bigger over the years, adding a power game to his agility and striking. His KO-D Tag Championship match vs Eruption was a great start to the year, but then he took off, winning three tournaments. Konosuke also had a great tag match at CyberFight, a random but good AEW appearance, and started a great KO-D Openweight Title run vs Akiyama, Brookes and Okabayashi. In most cases, people would hate one wrestler being so showered in achievement, but this is truly the age of Takeshita, and he's up to the challenge."
[9.0] "Konosuke Takeshita hat sich langsam zu einen der besten Wrestlers seiner Generation gemausert. Er ist das ACE von DDT und mit 26 noch bei weitem nicht am Höhepunkt angelangt."
[10.0] "A real genius, full of creation, always brings you surprises. The best Japanese wrestler under 30. Just think about it, he is only 26 and some of his matches have already been all-time classic. Yes, he doesn't have a charming gimmick, but you can always expect something new in his match, and he is still full of possibility."
[10.0] "What really sells Konosuke Takeshita for me or a lot of people is just his sheer skill, talent, and ability at the age of 25. Sure he could use some work in terms of psychology in selling, but he's ended up forming an incredible legacy and again HE'S TWENTY-FIVE. He still has almost a decade until he hits his prime, he and Kiyomiya are ridiculously talented at such a young age, it makes me wonder how amazing they'll be in their prime, but let's not get too ahead of ourselves. Anything can happen in wrestling. We have to just wait and watch him grow."
[10.0] "It'd be a little unfair to simply call him the Okada or Tanahashi of DDT, because Konosuke Takeshita has forged a niche all of his own. Seriously, he's one of the most brutal non-death match wrestlers in Japan, I thought he killed Tetsuya Endo no less then six or seven times when they wrestled at the Peter Pan event in 2019, and he was absolutely brutal to HARASHIMA in their recent title match. But it's not just his move set, it's his selling that makes him be able to switch from a brutal killer to a babyface I can root for. I've heard people complain about how he's over pushed, but I feel like he deserves every championship he wins for being DDT's steadfast ace."
[8.0] "As someone who struggled to consistently get me interested in him at first, he has improved strides. Improving from someone who was bereft of charisma and had a stretch of meandering matches into someone who has shown a bit of personality and is now an extremely consistent wrestler. Still has a way to go but you can't deny his quality matches now."
[8.0] "I'm not someone who constantly follows DDT nor Takeshita, but every rare occasion that I watch him he always impresses the hell out of me. He's so young and already putting on such amazing performances. He occasionally has a few issues with long-term selling, but heck, what young wrestler doesn't? Everything else about him is fantastic. He has a great offence that mixes acrobatics and full-on power. I also think he displays his passion and determination extremely well. His real-time selling is also very good, since his facial expressions and bumps really do a great job showing how battered he can get, making him into a very sympathetic figure. I understand that Takeshita has quite a few detractors within the DDT audience, and I definitely see that in the sense that the crowd doesnt exactly go crazy over him atm. He's still so amazing for his age though, so I'm sure these such things will work themselves out with time and that he'll eventually win over the DDT fans entirely."
[9.0] "Takeshita possesses super mat skills. He is charismatic. His character is developing. He is the present of DDT and he is the future of wrestling"
[9.0] "He had a break-out year last year, won the KO-D Openweight Title, and had some great match-ups with Miyamoto, Endo, and Ishikawa. He has such an explosive and unpredictable style in the ring and what he lacks in charisma, he more than makes up for in his execution."
[7.0] "Behaltet den Jungen im Auge! Mit läppischen 18 Jahren hat der schon ein paar gute Matches auf dem Buckel. Besonders die Schlacht mit Nakajima hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Ich glaube, aus dem wird was. Hat auch für einen Japaner eine gute Größe und Körperbau."
