Overview
- His final NJPW bout will pair him with Taiji Ishimori against United Empire’s Francesco Akira and Jakob Austin Young at The New Beginning in Osaka.
- NJPW confirmed it negotiated to keep the five-time IWGP junior heavyweight champion before the decision was made.
- Takahashi told reporters his choice was carefully considered and driven by long-held ambitions, including the rare aim of a junior holding the IWGP heavyweight title.
- Over the past year he worked in Pro Wrestling NOAH while under NJPW contract and held the GHC junior heavyweight championship.
- Industry commentary is speculating on potential destinations, with NOAH, AEW, or WWE discussed as possibilities.