(NOAH\DDT) Takeshita aspires for first singles against Noah's Marufuji

24th January 2020
Tokyo Sports

Aiming for a genius.
DDT'S ace Konosuke Takeshita (24) is aiming for his first singles match with Naomichi Marufuji (40). Marufuji, who has joined the unit "DISASTER BOX" to which the double champion HARASHIMA belongs, will wrestle Kazuki Hirata (32) at Korakuen Hall on the 26th. Takeshita made about a statement about Marufuji who had once again come to DDT, his fighting spirit burning.

"I'm going to be aggressive in aiming for a singles. In DDT my brand has risen. Marufuji might seem like someone who does big venues like Sumo Hall or Saitama Super Arena, but I'm not going to be patient. Korakuen in February is good."

Marufuji who heard this said, "Although its rather late. I am waiting."
Their first encounter was in the KO-D Tag Tournament (Korakuen) on November 23rd 2017. It has been two years and two months since then.
The DDT mat is on the verge of an upheaval.

Link to original article from Tokyo Sports
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(Please note that I have edited this article a bit, in particular I have cut out the part about the Tokyo Sports awards and DDTs expansion into other promotions and countries, as they are not relevant for Noah.)