Kota Ibushi To Miss NJPW Summer Struggle On 7/10 Due To COVID Vaccine Side Effects

Kota Ibushi will miss NJPW Summer Struggle on July 10.

NJPW announced that Ibushi is suffering from COVID-19 vaccination side effects, which will sideline him for the show. Ibushi was scheduled to team with Master Wato against Yota Tsuji & Yuya Uemura.

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From NJPW:

Kota Ibushi is currently affected by side effects from a COVID-19 vaccination, and in his best health interests, will not be participating on tonight’s Summer Struggle in Sapporo night one card.

We apologise to fans who were looking forward to seeing Ibushi wrestle, and appreciate your understanding.

Ibushi’s condition will continue to be monitored, and decisions made as to his participation in upcoming matches.

As a result of Ibushi(s absence, the following change has been made to tonight’s card.

Match 1

Kota Ibushi & Master Wato vs Yota Tsuji & Yuya Uemura

Master Wato vs Yuya Uemura

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