Chiyotaikai Ryūji the power to continue wrestling my brand of sumo anymore," said Chiyotaikai. He remained as a coach at his stable under the "toshiyori" name of Sanoyama-"oyakata". He had his "danpatsu-shiki", or formal retirement ceremony, at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan on October 2, 2010. Shortly after the death of Chiyonofuji on July 31, 2016, Chiyotaikai was confirmed as the new head coach of Kokonoe stable, changing his name from Sanoyama to Kokonoe-"oyakata". Chiyotaikai was somewhat above average in size (1.81 m/158 kg), but was nonetheless a very agile fighter who preferred quick decisions by "oshi-sumo". He was known mostly for his explosive
Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall Jericho defeat Tetsuya Naito to win the IWGP Intercontinental Championship for the first time, and the 2018 Best of the Super Juniors winner Hiromu Takahashi defeat Will Ospreay to win his second IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship. Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall was officially announced on January 4, 2018, during Wrestle Kingdom 12. The event is NJPW's biggest between January's Wrestle Kingdom 12 and July–August's G1 Climax tournament. The event aired through NJPW's internet streaming site, NJPW World, and featured English commentary. Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall featured professional wrestling matches that involve wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds, plots, and storylines