30 count match decided for Monday’s bout

After the closest vote in KOPW history, the stipulations have been determined for April 25 and the first KOPW 2022 defence for Taichi opposite Shingo Takagi. 

V0tes cast 40,963

Taichi: 30 Count Match

21,194 votes 51.7%

Shingo Takagi: Takagi style 3 falls match

19,769 votes 48.3%

Taichi and Shingo will now officially face off in a 30 count rules match. A cumulative count will apply to both wrestlers in the match, and whoever can pin the other for a combined total of 30 will walk away with the trophy. What will happen in Hiroshima? Find out live on NJPW World!