NJPW pro wrestler, Riley Vigier, famed by his ring name El Phantasmo, is entering an indefinite break notably due to medical reasons.
Early in the day, El Phantasmo made a post on social media platforms. His doctors have recently discovered a cancerous growth in his body.
His message read, “Just want to get this out of the way so everyone doesn’t worry about me. The last 2 weeks I’ve had a bunch of scans and tests done, and doctors have found a little tumour of cancer. Thankfully, things are moving quickly. I have the comfort of my amazing family, friends, and fans, and I am deeply grateful for the warriors who have experienced this before me. I am looking forward to helping those who will face this in the future.”
“Be assured that I am in a positive mindset, and I’m not anxious, apprehensive or terrified.”
“I request all to send their affection and prayers to my brother, Chris Bey, who needs it much more than I do right now.”
“My dream of standing by Hiroshi Tanahashi in the defense of New Japan Pro-Wrestling will still be realized. It’s just uncertain as to when it will occur. My fighting spirit is unbroken and I promise as soon as I am prepared, I will come back stronger than ever!”
From all of us at eWn, we express our heartfelt wishes for El Phantasmo’s quick healing and an even more rapid comeback.