Summary

Konosuke Takeshita has been announced for the New Japan Cup final event on March 21, giving the newly crowned NJPW World Television Champion his first appearance in Japan for the promotion since New Year Dash.

Takeshita won the title at The New Beginning USA in Trenton on February 27, where he defeated El Phantasmo after the match went to overtime at the former champion's request and finished him with Raging Fire.

Quote from NJPW

"At New Beginning USA in Trenton NJ on February 27, Konosuke Takeshita captured the NJPW World TV Championship after his title match with El Phantasmo went into overtime at the request of the former champ, and the Alpha put away ELP with Raging Fire."

"March 21 will see Takeshita bring the title belt to Japan for the first time, as he will be in action at the New Japan Cup final! What does Takeshita have planned for his first Japanese appearance in NJPW since New Year Dash?"

What Takeshita's return means for the New Japan Cup final

Takeshita being added to the March 21 card gives the New Japan Cup final another featured champion attraction, and it also puts the NJPW World Television Championship back in front of a Japan crowd for the first time in his reign. Even without an opponent announced yet, the promotion is clearly presenting his return as a notable part of the show.

It also keeps Takeshita visible across multiple major stages this month, with the NJPW date adding to his current momentum after the title win over El Phantasmo. Elsewhere on the Japan wrestling calendar, Hazuki vs India Sioux for the CMLL-Japan Women's Title has also been announced, underscoring how busy the month has become for high-profile championship-related matches.

Sources

As reported by Fightful.