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Shingo, Great-O-Khan choose KOPW stipulations for NJPW New Beginning in Nagoya

Posted on by Ian Carey

Shingo Takagi and Great-O-Khan have picked stipulations for their upcoming KOPW match. 

Takagi will defend the KOPW belt against Khan on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at The New Beginning in Nagoya. They both presented their chosen stipulations on Thursday and voting is currently underway to determine which set of rules will be used. 

Takagi has proposed a “Takagi style 30 count pinfall match.” The winner of this contest would be the first to get a cumulative 30 count on their opponent. A one count is worth one point, a two count is worth two points and so on until one wrestler has accumulated a total of 30 points on their opponent. 

Takagi had the following to say on his chosen stipulations:

I had a lot of KOPW title matches in 2022, and one that I thought really helped elevate the status of the title was in April, a match that really showed how hard fought this title can be- the Takagi Style 30 Count Pinfall Match. In Hiroshima, Taichi and I fought it out in a match that really represented what KOPW should be. No countouts, no submissions. Whoever gets a total of 30 counts wins. 

Great-O-Khan has proposed an MMA style match. Each wrestler would wear a martial arts gi, lumberjacks would be stationed outside the ring, and the match can only end via TKO or submission. Additionally, if Khan’s stipulations are chosen, Takagi must put his future shot at the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship on the line as well. 

Great-O-Khan had the following to say on his chosen stipulations:

We shall both wear martial arts gi, which can be used for submissions. The only way to win is via KO, TKO or tapout. And in case you are so scared that you attempt to escape the ring, let’s use lumberjacks as well, shall we? Bring anybody you wish. Our United Empire teammates will of course be present. So let us have a proper fight, one on one with a clear winner like men. Whether you peasants choose to vote or not? Do as you wish.

Voting is currently underway now on Twitter and will close on January 15. 

New champion crowned at NJPW The New Beginning in Nagoya

Posted on by Bryan Rose

Hiroshi Tanahashi is the new NEVER Openweight champion.

Tanahashi defeated Shingo Takagai to win the championship for the first time tonight. After thirty minutes of a back and forth contest, Tanahashi scored the pinfall win following two high fly flows. 

After the match, Tanahashi cut a promo and even played air guitar. He was about to say his signature catchphrase to end the show when The Great-O-Khan came out and attacked Tanahashi and laid him out with the dominator, indicating that he was next in line for the title. Tanahashi had to be helped to the back as the show ended.

This ends the reign of Takagi, who held the championship for 84 days. He defeated Minoru Suzuki for the title at Power Struggle on November 7.

The Great-O-Khan was victorious in his match tonight, defeating Hiroyoshi Tenzan for the exclusive rights to the mongolian chop move that Tenzan is well known for.

Stipulations set for two NJPW New Beginning in Nagoya matches

Posted on by Joseph Currier

Stipulations have been added to two TenCozy vs. United Empire singles matches for NJPW’s The New Beginning in Nagoya.

Satoshi Kojima vs. Will Ospreay at The New Beginning in Nagoya this Saturday will now be a no disqualification match. Hiroyoshi Tenzan vs. The Great O-Khan now has a stipulation where the loser will no longer be able to use the Mongolian chop.

Kojima & Tenzan have faced Ospreay & The Great O-Khan at NJPW’s last three Road to The New Beginning shows, with the matches ending in two no contests and a disqualification.

NJPW wrote about the stipulations for Kojima vs. Ospreay and Tenzan vs. The Great O-Khan:

After controversial collisions between TenCozy and the UNITED EMPIRE side of Will Ospreay and Great-O-Khan this week, stipulations have been added that will change the shape of New Beginning in Nagoya on January 30. 

First, Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Great-O-Khan will meet in the third match of the night. Tenzan has been incensed at Great-O-Khan’s use of his Mongolian Chops since O-Khan returned from excursion, and the Dominator O-Khan has no respect for the Third Generation legend. Both parties have now agreed that the loser of this match must retire the Mongolian Chop for good. Who will have to stop the chop in Nagoya?

Then, as Kojima and Ospreay have escalated in violence over the last few nights, Korakuen Hall Monday saw tables added to the mix, as each looked to put the other through the wood. After an intense exchange on the microphone, this is now officially a No Disqualification match. With nothing to hold either man back, what carnage will unfold in Aichi? 

The New Beginning in Nagoya will start at 3:30 a.m. Eastern time on Saturday. Here’s the full card for the show:

  • NEVER Openweight Champion Shingo Takagi defends against Hiroshi Tanahashi
  • Satoshi Kojima vs. Will Ospreay in a no DQ match
  • Hiroyoshi Tenzan vs, The Great O-Khan (loser must stop using the Mongolian chop)
  • Kota Ibushi, Tomoaki Honma, SHO & Master Wato vs. SANADA, Tetsuya Naito, Hiromu Takahashi & BUSHI
  • Kazuchika Okada & Toru Yano vs. EVIL & Yujiro Takahashi