Zero One Wrestling announced that Hayabusa will return with a new wrestler under the mask.
The return bout will take place at "Lucha Fest Special" on April 27 against Masato Tanaka.
The original Hayabusa passed away in 2016.
"We received an offer from Hayabusa because he has a connection to both countries at the (1994) Super J Cup. I also felt a strong desire to see Hayabusa's magnificent performance again. He is a one-of-a-kind wrestler and a truly legendary wrestler. I was a little worried about whether it was okay to simply bring Hayabusa back. If Hayabusa was here and I consulted him, I'm sure he would want to spread the word about Hayabusa to many people, rather than just keep it to himself." said Zero One GM Megumi Kudo during a press conference.
"I know that the real identity is not Ezaki-san, but if the cool and strong Hayabusa returns to the ring at Ryogoku, I want to fight in a match that exceeds expectations. I believe I can make the most of the new Hayabusa and defeat him, so I decided to run for the title," said Tanaka.
The original Hayabusa last wrestled in 2001.
