Best wishes to AEW star Konosuke Takeshita

AEW star Konosuke Takeshita has enjoyed a series of highs recently. Nicknamed "the Future," Takeshita is a central figure in The Don Callis Family, but beyond that, he is also celebrating a major moment outside the squared circle with his recent marriage to fellow All Elite Wrestling star Yuka Sakazaki. Amid all that, Konosuke has more reason to celebrate as he turns 30 today.

A former International Champion, Takeshita held the title for 148 days before dropping it to Kenny Omega at Revolution earlier this year. He currently holds the NEVER Openweight Championship and is scheduled to defend it at NJPW Dominion 6.15 on June 15 in Osaka, Japan, against Oleg Boltin.

A few hours ago, AEW shared a post on X, wishing him a happy birthday.

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Incidentally, Takeshita shares his birthday with fellow All Elite Wrestling star and stablemate Josh Alexander. He acknowledged the same by responding to AEW's birthday post for Josh.

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Takeshita, who picked up a big win in a six-man tag team bout at Double or Nothing 2025, first appeared in Tony Khan's promotion in 2021. Since then, he has built a solid reputation as a top performer. We wish the star a very happy birthday and a bright future.

Konosuke Takeshita announces his marriage to AEW star Yuka Sakazaki

Konosuke Takeshita surprised fans recently when he announced his marriage to fellow All Elite Wrestling star Yuka Sakazaki. The couple, who had kept their relationship private until now, shared the news through emotional Instagram posts.

On his IG, Takeshita posted a couple of pictures, along with a message expressing gratitude for Yuka’s constant support. The post also introduced their dog, Kenshiro.

Meanwhile, Yuka also shared a post, stating:

“They mean more to me than anything—even myself. They are my world. My heart. My everything.”

Many fans and wrestlers responded to their posts and extended their congratulations.

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Karan Raj is a senior writer in Sportskeeda's AEW division. He holds an engineering degree from Manipal University, but his passion for sports motivated him to pursue an MSc in Sports Business from the University of Liverpool. Karan has been in the sports marketing industry for the past seven years.

As a lifelong WWE fan and enthusiast of wrestling entertainment, he has always been drawn to the industry's unique blend of sports and storytelling. Karan was introduced to the business by his elder sister when he was 10 years old.

Before assuming his current role at Sportskeeda, Karan worked for several reputable organizations, such as Ting Works LLP and Sportz Interactive, wearing different hats. He also wrote the anthem of UP Rudras, a hockey team that played in the Hockey India League. Karan conducts thorough research while writing articles and only relies on credible sources for information.

Karan's favorite pro wrestler is Seth Rollins. He admires The Visionary's versatility as a performer and his ability to play both heel and babyface characters to perfection. Besides Rollins, Karan looks up to Roman Reigns for his storytelling skills and ability to captivate audiences.

In AEW, he enjoys watching Will Ospreay compete inside the ring. Karan loves The Aerial Assassin's technical in-ring ability and athleticism. If Karan could go back to the Attitude Era, he would combine forces with Jericho and promise to elevate his career to the same level as The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.When not writing about pro wrestling, Karan loves to play and watch football. It is a huge part of his life.

He is also a massive fan of tennis and is learning to play the sport. Apart from sports, he also knows how to play the ukulele.

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Edited by Yash Mittal