Ricochet makes surprise appearance at MLP Forged in Excellence, attacks Konosuke Takeshita
Ricochet wants the AEW International title.
After Konosuke Takeshita retained the AEW International title on the second night of MLP Forged in Excellence, Takeshita continued to attack his opponent Josh Alexander until Ricochet came down to the ring. Don Callis retreated as Takeshita was laid out with a springboard elbow. Takeshita then bailed as Ricochet held the International title in the ring, again making it clear he wanted another shot.
On Saturday’s AEW Collision, Ricochet cut a promo saying he’s never been pinned or submitted in AEW. He said Takeshita could go anywhere in the world, but warned him he’d be waiting and it didn’t matter who he ended up bringing, including Callis.
Takeshita won the title at AEW WrestleDream earlier this month, defeating former champion Will Ospreay and Ricochet in a three-way match. Takeshita pinned Ospreay after Kyle Fletcher turned his back on Ospreay.
On Saturday, Takeshita defeated Speedball Mike Bailey on the first night of MLP Forged in Excellence. The match was not for the AEW International title, but Bailey would have earned a title match if he had won.