Shingo Takagi to miss NJPW events, return date already set
Shingo Takagi is set to miss some upcoming NJPW events, but he won’t be out of action long.
NJPW has announced that Takagi is off the remaining shows on the company’s Road to New Beginning tour. He’ll be returning in time for the New Beginning in Osaka, though, where he’s set to team with Drilla Moloney against Great-O-Khan & HENARE.
Takagi’s absence is due to what NJPW claims is a ribcage and torso injury. There was an angle earlier this week where he and his faction members in Unbound Company were beaten down by United Empire. That led to Yota Tsuji finally agreeing to defend his IWGP Heavyweight Championship against United Empire’s Jake Lee at New Beginning in Osaka.
“After damage sustained January 19 and 20 in Korakuen Hall, Shingo Takagi will miss forthcoming cards due to a left ribcage and torso injury,” NJPW announced. “We apologize to fans looking forward to seeing Takagi wrestle, and appreciate your understanding.
“Takagi is scheduled to return to action February 11 at New Beginning in Osaka. NJPW joins fans in wishing Takagi a full, fast recovery.”
It was recently revealed that Takagi is now a married man, with him getting married to fellow wrestler Natsupoi.
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