New Japan Pro Wrestling announced earlier today that they have pulled Ryusuke Taguchi from their upcoming Road to Dontaku 2024 events and also both nights of their Wrestling Dontaku 2024 events due to him recently suffering an injury.
It was announced that Taguchi was involved in a recent bicycle accident resulting in him suffering injuries to his face, hands, knees, and neck.
Ryusuke Taguchi injured; to miss Dontaku series
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Ryusuke Taguchi, who was scheduled to compete this weekend on the Road to Dontaku, was involved in a bicycle accident, sustaining wounds to his face hands and knees as well as injuring his neck. As a result, he will be unable to compete in forthcoming events. We apologise to fans who were looking forward to seeing Taguchi wrestle, and appreciate your understanding.
Taguchi has issued the following statement:
“Hello to all 69 of my fans across Japan. Although I can’t remember the exact accident due to my concussion, I apparently fell off my bicycle while swerving to avoid a dog. I will rest, recover and be back better than ever!”
The following replacements will be made for Taguchi’s matches in the coming nights:
April 20, Machida, April 22 Korakuen: Shoma Kato
April 23 Korakuen: Katsuya Murashima
April 25 Fukui, April 26 Osaka : Hiroyoshi Tenzan
April 27 Hiroshima: Tomoaki Honma
April 30 Kumamoto: Katsuya Murahshima
May 1 Beppu: Shoma Kato
May 3, 4 Fukuoka: Tiger Mask
NJPW joins fans in wishing Taguchi a full, fast recovery.
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