Published: Apr 24, 2022 by Sanchez Taylor | Last Updated: Apr 24, 2022 by Sanchez Taylor
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A stipulation has been determined for the King of Pro-Wrestling Trophy match set for the April 25 NJPW Golden Fight Series show.
Shingo Takagi is set to face off against Taichi for the provisional trophy this Monday. Prior to the bout, the two competitors suggested rules for the encounter.
Taichi suggested a 30-count match, in which the winner would be the star to reach a combined count of 30, from multiple pin attempts. Takagi went for a version of a Three Falls match, with the twist that a competitor must earn a one-count, then a two-count, then finally a three-count.
Following a vote from fans, NJPW has confirmed that the bout will be contested under Taichi’s suggested 30-count stipulation.
The votes were broken down as follows (per NJPW):
Votes cast 40,963
Taichi: 30 Count Match
21,194 votes 51.7%
Shingo Takagi: Takagi style 3 falls match
19,769 votes 48.3%
The NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Championship will also be on the line on Monday’s show, with EVIL, SHO & Yujiro Takahashi set to defend against Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa and Hiroshi Tanahashi
On Wednesday’s episode of Dynamite, AEW President Tony Khan and NJPW President Takami Ohbari confirmed that the rumored ‘Forbidden Door’ crossover event will take place on June 26.
Check out our list of dream matches that we need to see happen at the event right here.
TOMORROW!
Shingo Takagi and Taichi collide, as a unique 30 count #KOPW2022 bout headlines in Hiroshima!
NEVER Openweight 6 man titles are on the line and more, LIVE on @njpwworld!
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— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) April 24, 2022
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