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Kushida was considered one of the premier Junior Heavyweights in New Japan Pro Wrestling for many years when he signed with WWE back in April 2019.

Kushida arrived in NXT, where he spent 3 years as part of WWE’s developmental show, before he left the company earlier this year to return to NJPW after his WWE contract expired.

Since returning to NJPW, Kushida (now stylised once again as KUSHIDA) has slotted straight back into the spot he held in the company prior to his WWE run.

He was slated to compete in a 10-man tag team match at the upcoming NJPW event in Kumamoto, teaming with Hiroshi Tanahashi, Toru Yano, Tama Tonga and Jado against Jay White, Karl Anderson, Doc Gallows, Taiji Ishimori and Gedo of Bullet Club.

However, NJPW have now announced that KUSHIDA will miss the show in Kumamoto after being diagnosed with a skin disease, with the match now changing to an eight-man tag team match, with Gedo also no longer competing.

Per NJPW:

KUSHIDA, who was scheduled to wrestle on a non televised live event September 21 in Kumamoto, will miss the event as a precaution due to health concerns.

KUSHIDA was removed from Saturday’s event in Kagoshima after presenting with a fever. After testing negative for COVID-19, he underwent consultation with doctors who diagnosed him with a suspected skin disease.

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

The following change has been made to Wednesday’s card.

Hiroshi Tanahashi, Toru Yano, Tama Tonga, KUSHIDA & Jado vs Jay White, Karl Anderson, Doc Gallows, Taiji Ishimori & Gedo ->

Hiroshi Tanahashi, Toru Yano, Tama Tonga & Jado vs Jay White, Karl Anderson, Doc Gallows & Taiji Ishimori

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