Wrestling fans were given a stipulation choice for the Toru Yano vs. The Great-O-Khan match-up, choosing between a “Kiss My Feet” match or an “Amateur Rules” match. NJPW has concluded the voting and has announced the final tally.
Based on 25,826 votes in an online poll, fans voted for the KOPW 21 match to be held under amateur wrestling rules. An amateur rules match was the stipulation that Toru Yano selected.
You can check out the full announcement from NJPW below:
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.