Shota Umino will miss the December 1st New Japan Pro Wrestling World Tag League show.
Shota along with his tag team partner sit 5th in Block A of the World Tag League standings, amassing a 2-3 record alongside Tomoaki Honma.
However, Umino has now hit a bump in the road, as per NJPW, Umino will miss the December 1st World Tag League show due to an ankle injury.
Shota Umino, who was scheduled to compete on December 1's World Tag League card in Osaka, sustained an injury to his left ankle during November 29’s event in Shizuoka.
As a result, Umino will miss December 1’s match in Osaka. The following change has been made to the card:
Tiger Mask & Shota Umino vs Chase Owens & KENTA
Tiger Mask & Tomoaki Honma vs Chase Owens & KENTA
We apologise to fans looking forward to seeing Umino wrestle, and appreciate your understanding.
Umino is undergoing treatment, and is expected to return December 2 in Kochi.
Umino is currently scheduled to face off with Zack Sabre Jr. at Wrestle Kingdom 19 in January, while facing off with Claudio Castagnoli at AEW x NJPW Wrestle Dynasty the following night.
