NJPW Announces Injuries To Yoshinobu Kanemaru And Boltin Oleg

NJPW provides an update on two wrestlers.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that Yoshinobu Kanemaru suffered a left knee injury on September 9 and will be unable to compete at upcoming NJPW Road to Destruction events.

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Furthermore, Boltin Oleg is still recovering from a left wrist infection and will miss upcoming events.

There is no timetable for their returns.

From NJPW:

Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling.

On September 9 in Korakuen Hall, Yoshinobu Kanemaru suffered an injury to his left knee and is not cleared to compete today in Funabashi, Chiba or Monday in Ibaraki.

Additionally, Boltin Oleg is still recovering from an infection in his left wrist and will also not be competing on these events.

We apologise to fans who were looking forward to seeing both wrestle, and appreciate your understanding.

The following changes have been made to today’s card as a result:

1st Match:

Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Togi Makabe, Tiger Mask & Boltin Oleg vs Satoshi Kojima, Tomoaki Honma, Yuto Nakashima & Oskar Leube –>

Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Togi Makabe, Tiger Mask & Jado vs Satoshi Kojima, Tomoaki Honma, Yuto Nakashima & Oskar Leube

6th Match

SANADA, Taichi, DOUKI & Yoshinobu Kanemaru vs EVIL, SHO, Dick Togo & Yujiro Takahashi –>

SANADA, Taichi, DOUKI & TAKA Michinoku vs EVIL, SHO, Dick Togo & Yujiro Takahashi

There currently is no set timetable for Kanemaru and Boltin’s return.

NJPW joins fans in wishing both the very best for a full and speedy recovery.

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