I really have no idea how Takeshita is just an anti-draw in Japan. The crowds never get behind him. I get he's kind of an "invader" in NJPW but I have to believe that if Choshu showed up today he'd get the same kind of non-reactions Takeshita gets instead of instantly becoming massively over.

Maybe Takeshita just needs to deck Red Shoes or something with one of his big forearms.