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SANADA Suffers Orbital Injury, Will Miss Remainder Of New Japan Cup Tour

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Injury update on SANADA.

During his most recent match against Will Ospreay, SANADA lost by referee stoppage when he appeared injured. Now, New Japan has announced an update on the LIJ member, revealing the extent of the injury.

NJPW revealed that the Los Ingobernables de Japon member suffered a fractured left Orbital. they have announced a substitution for his next match and have revealed that at minimum, he will miss the rest of the New Japan Cup Tour.

New-Japan Pro Wrestling issued the following:

In last night’s main event in Shizuoka against Will Ospreay, SANADA sustained an injury that led to the match being stopped. On medical evaluation at a nearby hospital, it was determined that SANADA has sustained a fractured left orbital bone.

As a result, SANADA will not compete in tonight’s scheduled six man tag team match in Korakuen Hall, and will at minimum miss the remainder of the new japan Cup tour.

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

There is currently no timetable for SANADA’s return to action. New Japan Pro-Wrestling joins fans in wishing SANADA the best in his recovery.

The following change has been made to tonight’s card:

5th Match

BUSHI, SANADA & Tetsuya Naito vs Will Ospreay, Jeff Cobb & Great-O-Khan-> BUSHI & Tetsuya Naito vs Will Ospreay & Jeff Cobb

We wish SANADA a speedy recovery.

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