NJPW Announces That SANADA Is Medically Cleared, Preparing For In-Ring Return

SANADA is medically cleared.

As previously announced, SANADA missed several Dontaku events and All Together, and he returned to Tokyo to undergo a medical appraisal.

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In an update, NJPW announced that SANADA has been deemed medically cleared following an evaluation at a Tokyo hospital. NJPW stated that SANADA will be working toward a return to the ring in the near future.

From NJPW:

SANADA, who has been absent from matches since April 27 in Hiroshima Sun Plaza Hall due to a health concern, has undergone evaluation at a Tokyo hospital and deemed medically cleared. SANADA will be working toward a return to the ring in the near future.

SANADA and New Japan Pro-Wrestling appreciates fans’ support and understanding.

SANADA has not wrestled since the NJPW Road to Dontaku event on April 26. As of this writing, there is no word on when he will return to the ring.

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