Konosuke Takeshita Announced For Maple Leaf Pro Forged In Excellence

Konosuke Takeshita is coming to Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling.

As previously announced, Scott D'Amore is reopening Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling. The company is preparing to relaunch and will hold a two-night Forged in Excellence event on October 19th and 20th.

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Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling announced that AEW star Konosuke Takeshita will compete at Forged in Excellence. His opponent was not named in the announcement.

From Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling:

MAPLE LEAF PRO is proud to announce the arrival of Japan’s international superstar Konosuke Takeshita to the roster for MAPLE LEAF PRO Forged in Excellence!

The multitalented Takeshita 1st rose to prominence with Japan’s DDT Pro Wrestling, but has recently garnered major interest in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) by joining The Don Callis Family. Takeshita just finished a breakout campaign in his first entry into the prestigious G1 Climax in New Japan Pro Wrestling, where he recently had his third 5-Star Match of his career, against fellow MAPLE LEAF PRO star El Phantasmo!

Konosuke Takeshita is one of the brightest young stars to emerge from Japan in years and now he’s bringing his full intensity to MAPLE LEAF PRO, where he will show that he is truly Forged in Excellence!

Tickets for Forged in Excellence go on sale THIS MONDAY at 10am on MLPWrestling.com!

El Phantasmo has also been announced for Maple Leaf Pro Forged in Excellence.

Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling formed an alliance with Oceania Pro Wrestling and Qatar Pro Wrestling. More information is available here.

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