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Toru Yano vs. The Great-O-Khan Set as Amateur Rules Match at NJPW Power Struggle

November 2, 2021 | Posted by Jeffrey Harris
Toru Yano vs. Great-O-Khan NJPW Power Struggle

As previously reported, fans were given the option of picking the stipulation of an amateur wrestling match or a “Kiss My Feet” Match for he Toru Yano vs. Great-O-Khan match at NJPW Power Struggle this month. NJPW has announced voting has concluded, and fans opted for the former.

Based on 25,826 votes in an online poll, fans voted for the KOPW 21 match to be held under amateur wrestling rules. You can see he full announcement below. An amateur rules match was the stipulation that Toru Yano selected.

NJPW Power Struggle is set for November 6 and will be streamed live on NJPW World. English coverage will be available on demand later on.

Amateur Wrestling Match Set For Osaka After KOPW Vote

Yano runs away with KOPW 2021 vote

After 25,826 votes were cast in the worldwide in the KOPW 2021 match poll online, a winner has been determined, and rules now set for Toru Yano and Great-O-Khan’s clash on November 6 at Power Struggle.

Yano swept both international and Japanese votes, with the final total numbers as follows:

Great-O-Khan- Kiss My Feet Match: 3,801 votes (14.72%)

Toru Yano- Amateur Rules Match: 22,025 votes (85.28%)

The two will now face off for the KOPW 2021 trophy in an Amateur Rules Match! The match will consist of two three minute periods with amateur scoring applied.

Power Struggle will take place on November 6 live on NJPW World, with English coverage following on demand.