Hiroyoshi Tenzan Suffers Knee Injury, To Miss Remainder Of NJPW Tour In Hokkaido

Hiroyoshi Tenzan has been sidelined with an injury.

NJPW announced that Hiroyoshi Tenzan has sustained an injury to his right knee, and he will be out of action for the rest of the NJPW Road to Destruction tour in Hokkaido. Further details are unclear at this time.

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Tenzan last wrestled at the NJPW Road To Destruction event on September 14th. There, he competed in the Noboribetsu Rambo.

From NJPW:

Hiroyoshi Tenzan, who has been competing through the Road to Destruction tour, has sustained an injury to his right knee, and will be out of action for the remainder of the series’ live events.

We apologise to fans who were looking forward to seeing Tenzan wrestle, and appreciate your understanding. Changes to cards have been made accordingly, as shown on our schedule page.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling joins fans in wishing Tenzan a speedy, full recovery.

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