El Phantasmo Defending NJPW World Television Championship Against Konosuke Takeshita at NJPW New Beginning USA

By Cory Hays Last updated Jan 10, 2026

Yesterday, it was revealed that El Phantasmo would be defending the NJPW World Television Championship against Konosuke Takeshita at NJPW New Beginning USA. This will be the fifth singles match between the two.

OFFICIAL!

After a head to head at New Year Dash, El Phantasmo will face Konosuke Takeshita for the NJPW World TV Championship February 27 at New Beginning USA!

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— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) January 10, 2026

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