Ryusuke Taguchi Injured In Bicycle Accident, Will Miss NJPW Dontaku Series
Ryusuke Taguchi is injured.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that Ryusuke Taguchi suffered injuries in a bicycle accident. He sustained wounds to his face hands and knees as well as injuring his neck
He will miss events through May 4.
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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.
Fightful wishes Taguchi the best in his recovery.
