NJPW Pulls Hiroshi Tanahashi From Road To Wrestling Dontaku Due To Rib Injury

On Wednesday, NJPW announced that Hiroshi Tanahashi has been pulled from its upcoming NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku shows due to the rib injury he suffered at NJPW Capital Collision.

Tanhashi’s return date is yet to be determined.

You can check out the official announcement below:

Hiroshi Tanahashi injured; to miss Road to Dontaku dates
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At Capital Collision on April 15, Hiroshi Tanahashi sustained a rib injury, and was absent from the following night’s Collision in Philadelphia. After examination it has been determined that Tanahashi will be absent from forthcoming events on the Road to Dontaku Series starting today, April 20 in Nara, with a return date to be determined.

We apologise to fans who were looking forward to seeing Tanahashi wrestle, and appreciate your understanding. Changes have been made to forthcoming cards: for full updated match listings, check our schedule page.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling joins fans in wishing Tanahashi a fast and full recovery.

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