As we previously reported here on eWn, David Finlay was forced to withdraw from the ‘New Japan Cup’ tournament due to an illness, as he had to visit the hospital. His scheduled match with Hirooko Goto was cancelled and Goto won via forfeit.
NJPW has now announced that Finlay will also miss night ten of the New Japan Cup tour, which takes place on Sunday. KENTA will replace Finlay in his tag match.
In other news, wrestling legends Jerry Lawler and Dave Brown, as well as AEW wrestlers Jeff Jarrett and Satnam Singh appeared at Saturday’s Memphis Grizzlies game.
During the first quarter, Jarrett and Singh stole the Grind City Lifetime Achievement Championship from Lawler.
At halftime, Singh continued his heel run, defeating four wrestlers, including Ray Ray Sanders and Big John Dalton.
Finally, Super Grizz, the team’s mascot, got Singh to his knees and hit a superkick to end his reign of terror after the third quarter.
Grizz hit a crossbody off the commentary booth for the win.
You can check out some highlights from the game below:
Dave Brown, @DustinStarr & Jeff Jarrett! #BackToTheGrind pic.twitter.com/a3blSL15dy
— 🖤Amy 〽️🖤 (@abris11) March 17, 2024
“THE KING” 👑 is in the building! #BackToTheGrind @DustinStarr @JerryLawler pic.twitter.com/cdjwdBkXXg
— 🖤Amy 〽️🖤 (@abris11) March 17, 2024
Just Jeff Jarrett, Jerry Lawler, Dave Brown and Satnam Singh at half time of the OKC/Grizzlies game pic.twitter.com/rN0wAOAwcH
— carlosthedwarf? (@carlosthedwarf_) March 17, 2024
Super Grizz WINS! #BackToTheGrind pic.twitter.com/M8c8Nam0C5
— 🖤Amy 〽️🖤 (@abris11) March 17, 2024
In the world of professional wrestling, unexpected events and surprises are not uncommon. Recently, David Finlay, a talented wrestler from New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), was forced to withdraw from the ‘New Japan Cup’ tournament due to an illness. This unfortunate turn of events led to the cancellation of his scheduled match with Hirooko Goto, and Goto was declared the winner by forfeit.
Finlay’s absence from the tournament has been extended, as NJPW announced that he will also miss night ten of the New Japan Cup tour, which is set to take place on Sunday. To fill the void left by Finlay, KENTA will step in and replace him in his tag match. While it is disappointing for fans to see Finlay sidelined, they can still look forward to an exciting match with KENTA’s participation.
In other wrestling news, some wrestling legends and AEW wrestlers made an appearance at Saturday’s Memphis Grizzlies game. Jerry Lawler and Dave Brown, along with AEW wrestlers Jeff Jarrett and Satnam Singh, were present at the event. During the first quarter of the game, Jarrett and Singh pulled off a surprising move by stealing the Grind City Lifetime Achievement Championship from Lawler.
The excitement continued during halftime when Singh, who had been playing the role of a villainous character, defeated four wrestlers in a row. This included victories over Ray Ray Sanders and Big John Dalton. Singh’s reign of terror was finally put to an end after the third quarter when Super Grizz, the team’s mascot, managed to get him on his knees and delivered a powerful superkick.
The crowd erupted in cheers as Super Grizz emerged victorious, executing a crossbody off the commentary booth. This thrilling moment marked the end of Singh’s dominance and brought an exciting conclusion to the halftime entertainment.
Fans who missed out on the action can catch some highlights from the game on social media platforms. Videos and photos shared on Twitter showcase the presence of wrestling legends and AEW wrestlers, as well as the thrilling moments that unfolded during the game.
While David Finlay’s absence from the ‘New Japan Cup’ tournament is unfortunate, fans can still look forward to an exciting match with KENTA taking his place. Additionally, the surprise appearance of wrestling legends and AEW wrestlers at the Memphis Grizzlies game added an extra layer of excitement for wrestling enthusiasts. The unexpected twists and turns in the world of professional wrestling continue to captivate fans and keep them eagerly anticipating what will happen next.