During the AEW Dynamite 300 broadcast on July 2, AEW International Champion Kenny Omega wore a t-shirt in tribute to DDT Pro wrestler Masahiro Takanashi, who suffered a serious neck injury in March. In a social media post, Omega detailed his long history with Takanashi and his importance to his career.
“Not many know my beginning days of what started my 11 year journey in Japan. Masa Takanashi was my first roommate in the @ddtpro dormitory in 2008 and soon introduced me to future @AEW athletes, Emi Sakura and Riho,” Omega wrote. “Whether I was full time in DDT or even @njpw1972, I could always count on Takanashi to help me train at a dojo somewhere. His work to help develop the indies and Joshi scene was never for any selfish reason. He just simply loves to help wherever he can.”
Omega continued, “I can truly say he is one of the greatest and safest professional wrestlers I’ve had a chance to work with over the years… Takanashi now is in a dire struggle after a terrible accident in a match. He isn’t the type to seek attention, money, or gratitude, but I’m personally making a choice now to share why he has and will continue to be so special and important to me and the scene as a whole.”
Fans who wish to support Takanashi can donate to his GoFundMe campaign. The tribute shirt Omega wore on Dynamite is also available on Pro Wrestling Tees, with proceeds going to Takanashi’s recovery.
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