AJPW Ring Announcer Yuji Shindo Taking Leave Of Absence Due To Vocal Cord Leukoplakia

Yuji Shindo is taking a break from his duties.

All Japan Pro Wrestling shared the news that their ring announcer, Yuji Shindo, will be taking a leave of absence due to vocal cord leukoplakia.

Shindo will miss the promotion’s October 3rd, October 11th, October 12th, and October 15th dates.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist has the following written on their website about the diagnosis:

“Vocal fold leukoplakia is a white patch-like lesion that forms on the surface of one or both vocal folds. The lesion has a white appearance due to an increased growth of cells. Abnormal cell growth is called dysplasia, which can be indicative of an early cancerous process.”

Shindo has been ring announcing since 2008. When more information is available about his status, we’ll update you here on Fightful.