KUSHIDA is still sidelined due to his recovery from hand, foot and mouth disease.
New Japan previously announced that KUSHIDA would miss its September 21 event due to a “suspected skin disease.” KUSHIDA ended up missing the September 23 show due to a confirmed diagnosis of hand, foot and mouth disease.
He was added to the lineup and promoted for his return bout on the October 10 Declaration Of Power event, but New Japan officially pulled him from the lineup on Friday. KUSHIDA was scheduled to wrestle Taiji Ishimori, but a replacement bout will be announced at a later time.
From New Japan Pro-Wrestling:
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KUSHIDA, who was scheduled to face Taiji Ishimori at Declaration of Power in Ryogoku on Monday October 10, is still recovering from a bout with hand foot and mouth disease, and will not be cleared to compete.
We apologise to fans who were looking forward to seeing KUSHIDA wrestle, and appreciate your understanding.
There will be a change to Monday’s card, to be announced at a later time before the event.
NJPW joins fans in wishing KUSHIDA a full and speedy recovery.
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