El Phantasmo will be out of action for an indefinite amount of time. NJPW issued the following:
Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling
EL Phantasmo, who was scheduled to wrestle this week on the Super Jr. Tag League Tour and at Power Struggle November 4, will be taking indefinite leave due to a health concern.
We apologise to fans who were looking forward to seeing Phantasmo wrestle, and appreciate your understanding.
The following changes have been made to forthcoming cards:
November 2, Nagoya
Hiroshi Tanahashi, El Phantasmo, Toru Yano, Ryusuke Taguchi & Dragon Dia vs EVIL, Ren Narita, Yujiro Takahashi, SHO & Yoshinobu Kanemaru
Hiroshi Tanahashi, Boltin Oleg, Toru Yano, Ryusuke Taguchi & Dragon Dia vs EVIL, Ren Narita, Yujiro Takahashi, SHO & Yoshinobu Kanemaru
November 4, Osaka
Hiroshi Tanahashi & El Phantasmo vs EVIL & Ren Narita
Hiroshi Tanahashi & Boltin Oleg vs EVIL & Ren Narita
NJPW joins fans in wishing Phantasmo a speedy, full recovery.