Hiroshi Tanahashi Ankle Injury Update – Tanahashi Pulled from New Japan Cup 2024 Tour & Sakura Genesis 2024 Event
As noted before, Hiroshi Tanahashi has been out of action for New Japan Pro Wrestling since this past February’s The New Beginning in Sapporo 2024 Night 2 event due to an ankle injury.
NJPW recently provided an update announcing that due to his injury situation, they have pulled Tanahashi from their upcoming New Japan Cup 2024 tour. It was also announced that they have also pulled Tanahashi from this April’s Sakura Genesis 2024 event and have delayed Tanahashi’s match against Nic Nemeth for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship to a later date to be determined.
Hiroshi Tanahashi to miss action; Global title match postponed
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Following further examination on an ankle injury sustained at New Beginning in Sapporo, Hiroshi Tanahashi will be absent from the New Japan Cup series, as well as Sakura Genesis on April 6 to allow for a full recovery.
His previously announced IWGP Global Championship match will be delayed until a later date to be determined.
We apologise to fans looking forward to seeing Tanahashi wrestle and appreciate your understanding.
The following changes have been made to forthcoming cards:
March 6 Ota
Hiroshi Tanahashi, Hirooki Goto, Tomohiro Ishii & El Desperado vs Shingo Takagi, Yota Tsuji, Hiromu Takahashi & BUSHI–>
Hirooki Goto, Tomohiro Ishii, El Desperado & Boltin Oleg vs Shingo Takagi, Yota Tsuji, Hiromu Takahashi & BUSHIMarch 10 Hyogo
Hiroshi Tanahashi, Shota Umino, YOH & El Desperado vs EVIL, SHO, Yujiro Takahashi & Yoshinobu Kanemaru–>
Shota Umino, YOH, El Desperado & Boltin Oleg vs EVIL, SHO, Yujiro Takahashi & Yoshinobu Kanemaru
TNA Announces Four New Matches for Sacrifice 2024
TNA Wrestling announced four new matches for their Sacrifice 2024 event, which takes place on March 8th at the St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
The first new match announced was a singles match of Nic Nemeth vs. Steve Maclin.
The second new match announced was TNA Knockouts World Championship Three-way match of Tasha Steelz vs. Xia Brookside vs. Jordynne Grace (c).
The third new match announced was a singles match of Josh Alexander vs. Hammerstone.
The fourth new match announced was a 6-Man Tag Team match of Time Machine (Kevin Knight, KUSHIDA, & Chris Sabin) vs. The Good Hands (Jason Hotch & John Skyler) & Mustafa Ali.
Current card for TNA Sacrifice 2024:
- TNA World Championship – Eric Young vs. Moose (c)
- TNA Knockouts World Championship Three-way match of Tasha Steelz vs. Xia Brookside vs. Jordynne Grace (c)
- TNA World Tag Team Championship – The System (Brian Myers & Eddie Edwards) vs. ABC (Ace Austin & Chris Bey) (c)
- Nic Nemeth vs. Steve Maclin
- Josh Alexander vs. Hammerstone
- Time Machine (Kevin Knight, KUSHIDA, & Chris Sabin) vs. The Good Hands (Jason Hotch & John Skyler) & Mustafa Ali
Stardom Announces Full Bracket for 2024 Cinderella Tournament
Stardom announced the full bracket for this year’s Cinderella Tournament, which takes place from March 9th to March 20th in Japan.
It was also announced that this year’s tournament will be featuring 24 competitors and MIARI, Suzu Suzuki, Mei Seira, Ami Sourei, Waka Tsukiyama, Hazuki, AZM, and Mai Sakurai all receiving a first round bye.
March 9th – First Round matchups:
- Hanan vs. HANAKO
- Yuzuki vs. Starlight Kid
- Momo Kohgo vs. Xena
- Koguma vs. Ruaka
- Saya Iida vs. Saki Kashima
- Yuna Mizumori vs. Lady C
- Sayaka Kurara vs. Natsuko Tora
- Miyu Amasaki vs. Ranna Yagami
March 10th – Second Round matchups:
- MIRAI vs. Winner of Hanan/HANAKO
- Suzu Suzuki vs. Winner of Yuzuki/Starlight Kid
- Mei Seira vs. Winner of Saya Iida/Saki Kashima
- Ami Sourei vs. Winner of Yuna Mizumori/Lady C
March 16th – Second Round matchups:
- Waka Tsukiyama vs. Winner of Momo Kohgo/Xena
- Hazuki vs. Winner of Koguma/Ruaka
- AZM vs. Winner of Sayaka Kurara/Natsuko Tora
- Mai Sakurai vs. Winner of Miyu Amasaki/Ranna Yagami
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— スターダム✪STARDOM (@wwr_stardom) February 29, 2024
👗シンデレラトーナメント2024 全組み合わせ&対戦カードが決定‼
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✨開幕戦:3.9(土)横浜武道館
✨2回戦:3.10(日)後楽園ホール&3.16(土)兵庫・姫路
✨準々決勝:3.17(日)滋賀・米原
✨準決勝&決勝:3.20(水祝)名古屋
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