JR Kratos has been pulled from NJPW STRONG Independence Day Night Two.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that Kratos suffered a head wound during his match at NJPW STRONG Independence Day Night One on July 4. As a result, he has not been cleared to compete at the July 5 event. He was scheduled to face Oskar Leube at the show. Leube will now face a mystery opponent instead.
From NJPW:
Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
As a result of a head wound sustained in yesterday’s Independence Day event, JR Kratos, who had been scheduled to wrestle Oskar Leube tonight in Korakuen Hall, has not been cleared to compete.
We apologise to fans who had been looking forward to seeing Kratos wrestle, and appreciate your understanding.
The following change has been made to tonight’s card:
1st match:
Oskar Leube vs JR Kratos –>
Oskar Leube vs X
Leube’s opponent will be revealed when their entrance music plays.
Kratos, Jorel Nelson and Royce Isaacs defeated Ryohei Oiwa, Alex Zayne, and Lance Archer at NJPW STRONG Independence Day Night One. Catch up on our coverage here.
Fightful will provide more information as it becomes available, and we will have coverage of NJPW STRONG Independence Day Night Two once it airs on July 5.
