El Phantasmo Announces Indefinite Leave from NJPW Over “Little Tumor of Cancer” Health Issue

New Japan Pro Wrestling announced earlier today that El Phantasmo will be out of action indefinitely due to a health concern.

Official press release:

“El Phantasmo to miss action with health concern

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.

Following NJPW’s statement, El Phantasmo provided an update on Twitter stating that doctors recently found a little tumor inside his body.

“The last 2 weeks I’ve had a bunch of scans and tests done, and doctors have found a little tumour of cancer. Things are happening really fast, but I have amazing family, friends, and fans by my side, and I’m so grateful to have the support of warriors who have gone through the same thing before, and I look forward to help those going through it next.

Believe me when I say I’m in good spirits, and I’m not nervous, worried or scared.

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— ELP (@elpwrestling) October 29, 2024