El Phantasmo will be out of action for an indefinite amount of time.
NJPW announced that El Phantasmo will be taking an indefinite leave due to a health concern. He had been scheduled to compete on the Super Junior Tag League Tour, and he was set for action at NJPW Power Struggle on November 4th. Further details are unclear at this time.
From NJPW:
Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling
EL Phantasmo, who was scheduled to wrestle this week on the Super Jr. Tag League Tour and at Power Struggle November 4, will be taking indefinite leave due to a health concern.
We apologise to fans who were looking forward to seeing Phantasmo wrestle, and appreciate your understanding.
The following changes have been made to forthcoming cards:
November 2, Nagoya
Hiroshi Tanahashi, El Phantasmo, Toru Yano, Ryusuke Taguchi & Dragon Dia vs EVIL, Ren Narita, Yujiro Takahashi, SHO & Yoshinobu Kanemaru
Hiroshi Tanahashi, Boltin Oleg, Toru Yano, Ryusuke Taguchi & Dragon Dia vs EVIL, Ren Narita, Yujiro Takahashi, SHO & Yoshinobu Kanemaru
November 4, Osaka
Hiroshi Tanahashi & El Phantasmo vs EVIL & Ren Narita
Hiroshi Tanahashi & Boltin Oleg vs EVIL & Ren Narita
NJPW joins fans in wishing Phantasmo a speedy, full recovery.
Phantasmo last wrestled at Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling Forged In Excellence Night Two on October 20th, where he lost to Mike Bailey. He has not wrestled for NJPW since NJPW King Of Pro-Wrestling on October 14th.
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