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Takahashi Suffers Shoulder Injury
Hiromu Takahashi is currently out of action with a shoulder injury, believed to have occurred during a six-man tag team match during Summer Struggle on July 27.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced Takahashi will be out of action will not be competing at Wednesday’s event in Shizuoka and Friday’s event at Korakuen Hall.
Six-Man tag team matches scheduled between LIJ and Bullet Club will be changed to tag-team matches due to Takahashi’s injury.
The severity of the injury is currently unknown, and he’s expected to be in action at Meiji Jingu Stadium for Summer Struggle on August 29, defending the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Title against Taiji Ishimori.
Due to an injury to his left shoulder, NJPW medical staff have determined that Hiromu Takahashi will not be able to appear on cards from tonight’s Hamamatsu event. Changes have been made to cards for tonight and Friday July 31 in Korakuen Hall accordingly.
We apologize to fans who were looking forward to seeing Takahashi wrestle and appreciate your understanding.
Hiromu Takahashi is expected to return in time for his scheduled IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship defense against Taiji Ishimori on August 29 in Jingu Stadium.
Card changes are as follows:
Summer Struggle night 3- Act City Hamamatsu
Match 6
Hiromu Takahashi, Tetsuya Naito & BUSHI vs EVIL, Dick Togo & Taiji Ishimori–>
Tetsuya Naito & BUSHI vs EVIL & Taiji Ishimori
Summer Struggle night 4- Korakuen Hall
Match 5
Hiromu Takahashi, Tetsuya Naito & BUSHI vs EVIL, Dick Togo & Taiji Ishimori–>
Tetsuya Naito & BUSHI vs EVIL & Taiji Ishimori