Hiroshi Tanahashi Set To Miss NJPW New Beginning In Sapporo Due To Injury

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Hiroshi Tanahashi has been sidelined due to an ankle injury, forcing him to miss NJPW New Beginning in Sapporo scheduled for February 24th. The event was set to feature Tanahashi in Kazuchika Okada's farewell match, marking Okada's departure from the company.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling's official announcement revealed that Tanahashi sustained the injury, but specific details remain under wraps. This unexpected turn of events throws a wrench into the planned card and leaves fans wondering who will replace Tanahashi in Okada's final NJPW bout.



While the nature of the injury and Tanahashi's recovery timeline are unknown, his absence undoubtedly leaves a significant void in this momentous occasion.

Below check out the full announcement from NJPW;

Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling.

Hiroshi Tanahashi, who was scheduled to wrestle on today’s card in Sapporo, has sustained an injury to his right ankle and will be unable to compete.

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

The following change has been made to tonight’s card:

Kazuchika Okada, Hiroshi Tanahashi, YOSHI-HASHI, Hirooki Goto & Tomohiro Ishii vs Callum Newman, Jeff Cobb, Matt Riddle, Great-O-Khan & Francesco Akira–>

Kazuchika Okada, Toru Yano, YOSHI-HASHI, Hirooki Goto & Tomohiro Ishii vs Callum Newman, Jeff Cobb, Matt Riddle, Great-O-Khan & Francesco Akira.

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