Kazuchika Okada and Konosuke Takeshita Clash in AEW Championship Bout

Kazuchika Okada and Konosuke Takeshita met again in a much-anticipated rematch at AEW’s Double or Nothing event in New York. Their previous encounter took place during the Continental Classic semifinals at Worlds End in December. Both wrestlers, part of the Don Callis Family, had been in conflict for months.

The match, taking place at Louis Armstrong Stadium, was a battle for Okada’s International Championship. Konosuke Takeshita emerged victorious on May 24, 2026, claiming the AEW International Championship once more. This marked the only singles title Takeshita has secured with the company.

The match captivated the crowd with hard-hitting and fast-paced action. Audience members chanted, “Fight forever!” as both competitors exchanged powerful strikes. Okada delivered a notable Tombstone Piledriver followed by his signature Rainmaker. Remarkably, Takeshita managed to rise after a one-count, matching Okada’s move with his own version of the Rainmaker.

Takeshita ultimately concluded the match with Raging Fire, sealing his victory and becoming the new AEW International Champion. However, his triumph was quickly overshadowed by the looming threat from the Don Callis Family.

As the faction seemed poised to disrupt Takeshita’s victory, Kyle Fletcher’s entrance music intensified the atmosphere. Initially, Fletcher appeared to support Takeshita, congratulating him with a raised hand. The celebration was short-lived, as Fletcher abruptly clotheslined Takeshita, a betrayal that aligned him with the Callis faction. Rocky Romero and Mark Davis further restrained Takeshita during the assault.

The event wrapped up with questions surrounding Fletcher’s allegiance and the ongoing Don Callis Family dynamics.