AEW Requests Yuka Sakazaki For Upcoming Events

AEW is bringing back Yuka Sakazaki.

Tokyo Joshi Pro announced that Yuka Sakazaki will miss a merchandise sales event on May 3 and the show on May 5 as AEW has requested to bring her in for upcoming shows.

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"We communicated the domestic schedule and discussed the timing of going to the United States, but this time, we decided to participate in AEW in a hurry," wrote TJPW.

Full statement:

Yuka Sakazaki will miss the merchandise sales event held at Ryogoku KFC Hall on May 3 and Edion Arena Osaka 2nd Stadium on May 5.

In this week, AEW requested Sakazaki to participate in next week's game. We communicated the domestic schedule and discussed the timing of going to the United States, but this time, we decided to participate in AEW in a hurry.

We deeply apologize for the inconvenience caused to fans who were looking forward to Sakazaki's merchandise event and the game in Osaka. I'm very sorry.

If you are a fan of pre-purchasing portraits and check tickets on May 3rd and 5th, we will refund the price in cash on the day.

Also, regarding the match cards for the Osaka tournament, if Sakazaki succeeds in defending the Princess Tag Championship at the Korakuen Hall tournament on May 3, another player will participate in the announced 8-person tag match, and it will be officially announced after the end of the Korakuen Hall tournament. It will be.

We apologize again for Sakazaki's sudden absence, and thank you for your understanding.

It is unknown when Sakazaki will return to AEW. She last wrestled for the promotion in July 2021.

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