An announcement was recently made by NJPW (New Japan Pro Wrestling), via a press release, that former IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion Taiji Ishimori has suffered an injury to his cervical vertebra and will miss the remainder of the 2023 Best of the Super Jr. tournament. It was also revealed that there's no timetable for when Ishimori can return to in-ring action and since he is not cleared to battle TJP in Osaka on May 23, Ishimori will forfeit the match and TJP will gain two points.
You can check out the full press release below:
On May 21, during his Best of the Super 30 league match with Hiromu Takahashi, Taiji Ishimori sustained an injury to his cervical vertebra. As a result, he will not be cleared to compete for the remainder of the Best of the Super Jr. tour.
After being given an assessment, Ishimori was discharged and is able to recuperate at home. He is currently comfortable and able to move normally, but does not have a timetable for a return to the ring at this time.
As Ishimori cannot wrestle TJP in Osaka May 23, he will lose via forfeit, and TJP gains two points.
We apologise to fans who were looking forward to seeing Ishimori wrestle, and appreciate your understanding. NJPW joins fans in wishing Ishimori a fast, full recovery.
