Lio Rush will miss NJPW events in Iwate and Aomori on October 4 and 5 with a fever. The promotion announced Ryusuke Taguchi would replace him for those dates. NJPW posted the following statement:
“Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
Due to illness, Lio Rush will be absent from live events this week in Iwate and Aomori. Rush will be replaced by Ryusuke Taguchi October 4 and 5.
We apologise to fans who were looking forward to seeing Lio wrestle and appreciate your understanding.
NJPW joins fans in wishing Lio a full and fast recovery.”
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