Hiromu Takahashi Reveals First Partner For Sumie Sakai Retirement Bout At NJPW Battle In The Valley

Mayu Iwatani was announced as the first partner for Hiromu Takahashi in Sumie Sakai’s retirement match for NJPW Battle in the Valley.

Sumie will pick a male and female partner while Hiromu will pick one more female partner for the six-person match. 

NJPW Battle in the Valley takes place on January 11. 

A big scoop!@TIMEBOMB1105 has decided on his first partner for Sumie Sakai’s retirement match January 11 at Battle in the Valley!#njpw #njbitv pic.twitter.com/XLywphT8wv

— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) December 19, 2024

Here is the current lineup for NJPW Battle in the Valley:

NJPW Battle in the Valley (1/11)

• NJPW Strong Openweight Championship: Gabe Kidd (c) vs. Tomohiro Ishii
• Sumie Sakai, TBA, & TBA vs. Hiromu Takahashi, Mayu Iwatani, & TBA

Fightful will have coverage of NJPW Battle in the Valley on January 11.