Toru Yano Is The First-Ever KOPW 2020 Champion At NJPW Summer Struggle In Jingu
NJPW Summer Struggle in Jingu featured Kazuchika Okada vs. El Desperado vs. Toru Yano vs. SANADA to determine the inaugural KOPW 2020 champion. While Okada tried to submit Desperado, Yano jumped in from behind with a roll-up on Okada for the pinfall win.
There's no physical championship belt, but a trophy was awarded to Yano. The champ will defend the title throughout the rest of the year with stipulations being voted on by the fans for each match.
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You can check out highlights from the match in the images below:
Up next!#KOPW2020 Finals!
Okada vs Yano vs SANADA vs El Desperado in a 4-way match!
Who will be the very first KOPW?
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