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KUSHIDA PULLED FROM TOMORROW'S NEW JAPAN EVENT

By Mike Johnson on 2022-09-20 08:26:00

Scheduled for Saturday's edition of New Japan Strong on FITE.TV and New Japan World:

*Alan Angels vs. Taiji Ishimori

*Christopher Daniels and Yuya Uemura vs. Bad Dude Tito and Shane Haste.

*Ren Narita vs. Jakob Austin Young.

*Keita vs. QT Marshall

New Japan Pro Wrestling announced the following:

KUSHIDA to miss Kumamoto action

KUSHIDA, who was scheduled to wrestle on a non televised live event September 21 in Kumamoto, will miss the event as a precaution due to health concerns. 

KUSHIDA was removed from Saturday’s event in Kagoshima after presenting with a fever. After testing negative for COVID-19, he underwent consultation with doctors who diagnosed him with a suspected skin disease. 

We apologise to fans who were looking forward to seeing KUSHIDA wrestle, and appreciate your understanding. 

The following change has been made to Wednesday’s card.

Hiroshi Tanahashi, Toru Yano, Tama Tonga, KUSHIDA & Jado vs Jay White, Karl Anderson, Doc Gallows, Taiji Ishimori & Gedo ->

Hiroshi Tanahashi, Toru Yano, Tama Tonga & Jado vs Jay White, Karl Anderson, Doc Gallows & Taiji Ishimori 

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