Lio Rush was pulled from Friday’s NJPW Road to Destruction event in Sendai, Japan due to an illness.
During today’s press conference for NJPW Destruction in Ryogoku, it was announced that Rush had also withdrawn from tomorrow’s event.
Rush was originally scheduled to compete against Hiromu Takahashi and Mike Bailey in a Triple Threat Match for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship.
NJPW announced that YOH will replace Rush in the title bout.
NJPW Destruction in Ryogoku takes place on October 9 at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan.
YOH: Lio Rush can’t wrestle tomorrow!
Hiromu: For real? Chairman, do you know?
YOH: Lio’s sick. There’s not much we can do. So in that case, champion, let me take his place in the three way? Sounds like fun, right?
Hiromu: That’s fine by me!
LIVE: https://t.co/NvQJaCfi67…
— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) October 8, 2023
BREAKING
YOH has officially taken Lio Rush’s place in tomorrow’s IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship three way match!@TIMEBOMB1105 vs #YOH vs @SpeedballBailey !
LIVE: https://t.co/NvQJaCfi67#njdest
— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) October 8, 2023
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Lio Rush Withdraws from NJPW Road to Destruction Event Due to Illness
Professional wrestler Lio Rush was forced to withdraw from the NJPW Road to Destruction event in Sendai, Japan, due to an illness. The announcement was made during a press conference for NJPW Destruction in Ryogoku, where it was revealed that Rush would also be unable to compete in the upcoming event.
Rush was originally scheduled to participate in a Triple Threat Match for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Hiromu Takahashi and Mike Bailey. However, due to his illness, NJPW has announced that YOH will replace Rush in the title bout.
The NJPW Destruction in Ryogoku event is set to take place on October 9 at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. Fans were disappointed to hear that Rush would not be able to compete, but YOH’s inclusion in the match has generated excitement among wrestling enthusiasts.
The news of Rush’s withdrawal was shared on Twitter by NJPW Global. In a tweet, YOH expressed his disappointment about Rush’s absence and offered to take his place in the three-way match. Hiromu, the current champion, agreed to YOH’s proposal, and the match is now set to feature Hiromu, YOH, and Bailey.
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While Rush’s illness is unfortunate, the NJPW Road to Destruction event promises to be an exciting spectacle with the inclusion of YOH in the title match. Wrestling fans eagerly await the outcome of the match and hope for Rush’s swift recovery so he can return to the ring soon.