Rules Set For KOPW 2022 Trophy Bout On 4/25 At NJPW Golden Fight Series

Shingo Takagi and Taichi are in for a long night on April 25.

Shingo and Taichi are set to clash on Night 7 of the NJPW Golden Fight Series with the 2022 KOPW Provisional Trophy on the line. As is custom, both wrestlers picked their preferred stipulations for the upcoming match 

Taichi chose a “30-Count Match” where multiple falls occur and the winner is the first to reach the combined count of 30. Shingo chose a “Takagi Style Three Falls Match.” In this match, the first to three falls is the winner, but rather than being best three out of five, a competitor must get first a one count, then a two count, and then three.

The fans have voted and NJPW has confirmed the trophy will be contested in a 30-Count Match on April 25.

From NJPW: 

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!

You can see NJPW Golden Fight Series results in addition to results from all corners of the pro wrestling globe in Fightful’s results section.