ELP provides an update.
On Monday, October 28, NJPW announced that El Phantasmo will be out of action indefinitely, as he’s taking a leave of absence from the company due a health concern.
ELP himself followed up the announcement with a statement of his own just hours later. In the statement, Phantasmo said that doctors recently found a small tumour of cancer in him. The former Bullet Club member assured fans by stating that he’s in good spirits and not nervous about the situation, despite things moving fast.
Phantasmo went on to ask fans to redirect their thoughts and prayers to Chris Bey. The statement was finished up as ELP noted that he’ll be back stronger than ever, even if he can’t quite put a timeline on when a return will be possible for him.
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. Things are thankfully happening really fast, but I have amazing family, friends and fans by my side, and I'm so grateful to have the support of warriors who have gone through the same thing before, and I look forward to help those going through it next.
Believe me when I say l'm in good spirits, and I'm not nervous, worried or scared.
Please send your love and prayers to my brother Chris Bey, he needs it much, much more right now than I do.
My dream of standing beside Hiroshi Tanahashi defending New Japan Pro-Wrestling will still happen, it's just impossible to say when. My fighting spirit has never been stronger and I promise once I'm ready, I'll be back stronger than ever!
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— ELP (@elpwrestling) October 29, 2024
Fightful would like to send our well wishes to ELP at this time as he begins his journey to becoming cancer-free.
