Francesco Akira has been sidelined.
NJPW previously announced that Francesco Akira had sustained an injury to his left knee, so he would miss his match on May 21.
In an update, NJPW announced that Akira has been medically evaluated, and it has been determined that he should miss the remainder of the NJPW Best of the Super Junior 31 events. His upcoming matches in the competition will be cancelled, and points will be awarded to his opponents via forfeit.
From NJPW:
Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
After missing his match in Himeji May 21 due to a left knee injury, medical evaluation has determined that Francesco Akira should miss the remainder of the Best of the Super Jr. 31 series.
We apologise to fans who were looking forward to seeing Akira wrestle, and appreciate your understanding.
Akira’s forthcoming league matches will be cancelled, and points awarded to his opponents via forfeit.
Additionally, the following changes have been made to cards in Shizuoka and Korakuen Hall:
May 27 Shizuoka:
7th Match: Francesco Akira vs Robbie Eagles ->
1st Match: Shoma Kato & Katsuya Murashima vs Robbie Eagles & Kosei Fujita
May 30 Korakuen
4th Match: Francesco Akira & HENARE vs SHO & Yujiro Takahashi ->
HENARE & Callum Newman vs SHO & Yujiro Takahashi
New Japan Pro-Wrestling joins fans in wishing Akira a full, fast recovery.
Akira last wrestled at the NJPW Best of the Super Juniors event on May 19, where he lost to Drilla Moloney.
Additional details are not available at this time. Fightful will provide more information as it becomes available.
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