Various: NJPW Announces Shoma Kato Suffered Right Ankle Fracture Injury, Kevin Nash on His Stem Cell Treatment for Herniated Discs & Torn Biceps Injuries, Indies/Misc.

NJPW Announces Shoma Kato Suffered Right Ankle Fracture Injury

New Japan Pro Wrestling announced that Shoma Kato recently suffered a dislocation fracture of his right ankle injury and will be out of action for the foreseeable future.

It was also announced that Masatora Yasuda was recently medically cleared for an in-ring return.

NJPW’s official website:

Shoma Kato injured; to miss remainder of New Beginning tour

Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling.

Shoma Kato, who was scheduled to appear during the New Beginning series, has sustained a dislocation fracture of his right ankle and will be unable to compete. He currently does not have a timetable to return.

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

Masatora Yasuda, who has been cleared to return, will wrestle on the remainder  of series cards. Check the schedule page for details.

NJPW joins fans in wishing Kato a speedy, full recovery. 


Kevin Nash Comments on His Stem Cell Treatment for Herniated Discs & Torn Biceps Injuries

As noted before, WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash suffered a herniated discs and torn biceps injuries this past November and underwent surgery for his torn biceps this past December.

A recent episode of the Kliq This podcast featured Nash providing an update on his stem cell treatment for his injuries.

“I got, I want to think maybe ten or twenty million shy of half a billion. So I think 480,000,000 million stem cells. I’ve never got anywhere near this [many]. I’ve never went down there this fucking beat up.”

Nash also gave his thoughts about feeling very sore after his treatment due to him getting injected with needles in his back without receiving anesthesia or novocaine.

“I’m so blessed to have the connect, to have the ability to go down and get taken care of, and it’s life-changing. I’m in pain because of the procedures, and I’m in pain because I’m so beat to fuck. When I got there, I was in more pain. That’s the key. I was in more pain before I got the treatment. When I woke up today, I don’t know, I had a peacefulness about me. I think I probably hit like a mental, besides losing [Tristian], just physically, I’d hit such a fucking low, with my back herniation and my leg fucking up and my nerves in my leg not firing correctly, basically working out [and] trying to regain muscle control, and while I’m training, I feel an electric shock in my shoulder, and I fucking tear my bicep and tear my supraspinatus, so I haven’t trained weight-wise, I haven’t trained in 12 weeks, and that’s my outlet. So for 12 weeks, it’s not like I could train legs. So I’m doing more rehab and I’m riding the bike, but anybody that knows, you got to do a recumbent bike because you can’t, when your arm’s in a sling and you’re bent over on a stationary bike and you’re pedaling, it’s like, fuck,

Transcript h/t: Fightful.com


Misc. Wrestling News & Notes

All Caribbean Wrestling announced that they have recently signed former WWE NXT developmental talent Kaylia Capri to an official contract with the company.

Killer Kelly has been out of action from wrestling since March of 2024 due to maternity related reasons. Wrestling Revolver announced that Kelly will be making an appearance for the company at their Square Game event on January 31st in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Tech company Bosch recently released a teaser video for their upcoming new commercial staring Antonio Banderas and “‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage” that will be premiering during the broadcast of the NFL Superbowl LIX game on February 9th.

Game Changer Wrestling recently announced that Kevin Knight and Gabe Kidd are the next official competitors for this year’s JCW Jersey J-Cup tournament on February 15-16 in Jersey City, New Jersey.

GCW also recently announced one new match for the card of their Up All Night 2025 event on January 31st in Indianapolis, Indiana:

  • Mance Warner vs. Jimmy Llyod

GCW also recently announced one new match for the card of their I Feel So event on February 28th in San Diego, California:

  • Super Crazy vs. Rey Horus

ACTION Wrestling recently announced one new match for the card of their Newman Knightmare 2 event on January 31st in Newman, Georgia:

  • Alex Kane vs. Big Dave

Major League Wrestling recently announced one new match for the card of their MLW Fusion taping on February 8th in Atlanta, Georgia:

  • Neon vs. KUSHIDA

MLW also recently announced one new match for the card of their SuperFight 6 event on February 8th in Atlanta:

  • Místico & Máscara Dorada vs. Templario & Esfinge