NJPW retires KOPW title, reveals big change to Wrestle Kingdom Ranbo

Posted by John Powell | Dec 23, 2024

There are some big changes coming to NJPW.

It looks like the final KOPW Champion will be The Great-O-Khan. Khan defeated Taichi at Road to Tokyo in a controversial match, decision to become the 2024 KOPW Champion.

He then announced that the championship would be retired.

He also revealed that the winner of the upcoming Ranbow (battle royal) at Wrestle Kingdom would have a special reward for the winner.

They will be granted a IWGP World Heavyweight Championship match.

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