Konosuke Takeshita Pins Ricochet, Retains International Title at AEW Full Gear

Konosuke Takeshita is still the AEW International champion, defeating Ricochet in his third defense at AEW Full Gear. At the end of the match, Ricochet went to the top but took to long and Takeshita made him pay. He hit a leaping knee strike, then a top rope falcon arrow to retain the title.

Takeshita is in his first reign as International champion, after winning it at WrestleDream. He held the title 42 days after winning it on October 12.

Ricochet FINALLY gets a 1-on-1 opportunity to face Konosuke Takeshita for the #AEW International Championship RIGHT NOW!

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) November 24, 2024

#AEW International Champion Konosuke Takeshita is looking to cement his reign by finally quieting the critics and defeating Ricochet.

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) November 24, 2024

What a BRUTAL way for AEW International Champion Konosuke Takeshita to try and ground Ricochet!

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) November 24, 2024

Ricochet flies despite the pain!

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) November 24, 2024

Don't blink! What an exchange between Takeshita and Ricochet!

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) November 24, 2024

Where is Ricochet getting this energy from?!

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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) November 24, 2024