Earlier today, NJPW announced that Hiroshi Tanahashi suffered an injury during the three-way Strong Openweight Tag Team Championship match at Capital Collision Saturday. Tanahashi suffered a broken rib during the bout.
The lineup for tonight’s NJPW Collision in Philadelphia show has now been changed owing to Tanahashi’s injury and TJP pulling out of the show due to travel issues.
As a result, the newly crowned Strong Openweight Tag Team Champions Aussie Open will defend their titles against Lio Rush & Tomohiro Ishii.
You can check out the full announcement below:
Tanahashi, TJP off Philadelphia card; STRONG Tag Championship match decided 【NJoA】
Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
Hiroshi Tanahashi, who was scheduled to tag with Lio Rush and Tomohiro Ishii against Aussie Open and TJP tonight in Philadelphia, sustained an injury during Capital Collision Saturday and will be unable to compete.
Additionally, TJP is unable to attend due to travel issues.
We deeply apologise to fans who were looking forward to seeing Tanahashi and TJP wrestle and appreciate your understanding.
In the wake of this news, Aussie Open have agreed to defend their STRONG Openweight Tag team Championships, with the following card change made
9th Match
Hiroshi Tanahashi, Lio Rush & Tomohiro Ishii vs Mark Davis, Kyle Fletcher & TJP–>
STRONG Openweight Tag Team Championships: Lio Rush & Tomohiro Ishii vs Mark Davis & Kyle Fletcher
Further, Hiroshi Tanahashi will now be available for a special meet and greet with fans at the 2300 Arena, with details published separately.
We join fans in wishing Tanahashi a full and fast recovery.
昨夜、病院に行きました。肋骨が折れていました。すみません。
I went to hospital last night. My rib is broken. Sorry. #njpw
— HIROSHI TANAHASHI (@tanahashi1_100) April 16, 2023
