Less than a month after being expelled from the Don Callis Family at AEW Double or Nothing, Konosuke Takeshita found himself in an uncomfortable situation — sharing a corner with a current member of the very group that cast him out.
At CMLL x NJPW Fantastica Mania Mexico 2026 inside Arena Mexico, Takeshita partnered with Hechicero — an active Don Callis Family member — to take on Ultimo Guerrero and Gran Guerrero. The pairing raised eyebrows from the moment it was announced, given how recently Takeshita’s departure from the faction went down, and those suspicions proved well-founded. Before the night was over, Hechicero turned on his tag team partner, attacking the former stablemate in what amounted to a clear message that the Don Callis Family hasn’t forgotten how that split played out.
The attack adds another wrinkle to Takeshita’s already turbulent stretch. The Japanese star had been one of the more prominent figures associated with Don Callis and the family, and his removal at Double or Nothing signaled a significant shakeup to the faction’s direction. Being targeted by a current member on international soil suggests there’s no clean break in sight.
Fantastica Mania Mexico serves as a showcase for cross-promotional talent between CMLL and NJPW, making it a high-profile stage for the angle to play out. How Takeshita responds — and whether the Don Callis Family continues to pursue him — will be worth tracking in the weeks ahead.
Source: Wrestling Observer / F4W
