Jay White will be out a few days due to “an abundance of caution.”
According to New Japan Pro-Wrestling, White is currently dealing with heat stroke-like symptoms and he has been pulled from the company’s events on August 9 and 10. It was also noted that White tested negative for COVID antigens.
From New Japan Pro-Wrestling:
Jay White, who was scheduled to wrestle in Hiroshima Sun Plaza Hall this evening, has been affected by heat stroke like symptoms and as a result will be removed from August 9 and 10 cards due to an abundance of caution. As an additional precautionary measure, White has undertaken COVID antigen testing, which has returned negative.
We apologise to fans who were looking forward to seeing White wrestle, and appreciate your understanding.
The following change has been made to the next two night’s cards:
August 9
4th Match
Toru Yano, Kazuchika Okada, Hiroshi Tanahashi & Hirooki Goto vs Jay White, Gedo, Bad Luck Fale & Juice Robinson –>
Kazuchika Okada, Hiroshi Tanahashi & Hirooki Goto vs Gedo, Bad Luck Fale & Juice Robinson
August 10
Lance Archer, TAKA Michinoku & Taichi vs Jay White, KENTA & Juice Robinson –>
Lance Archer, TAKA Michinoku & Taichi vs Gedo, KENTA & Juice Robinson
White’s last match was a tag team loss to United Empire (Great-O-Khan, Jeff Cobb & Will Ospreay) at the August 7 New Japan event in Osaka. New Japan did not confirm when he will return to competition but noted that he is still scheduled for this weekend’s slate of events.
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