New Japan Pro Wrestling star and current NEVER Openweight Champion Shingo Takagi made a surprise appearance as part of STARDOM’s event in Kofu on Saturday.

While promoting his 20th Anniversary Show, which is set for September 7th in Yamanashi, Takagi praised the STARDOM promotion, shaking hands with Taro Okada to express his appreciation.

Takagi stated that he has interest in competing inside a STARDOM ring in a Mixed Tag Team Match, and noted that he is a big fan of the promotion and watches their programming regularly.