Maki Itoh is on the mend.
TJPW, alongside Maki Itoh issues a joint statement announcing that the two-time TJPW International Princess Champion has been experiencing numbness in her am and has withdraw from all of her upcoming matches, including tonight’s TJPW event.
“Maki Ito has been experiencing numbness in her arm since her match at Korakuen Hall on the 4th, and after undergoing an MRI scan on the 5th, her doctor determined that she needed to rest and receive treatment. I will be absent from all matches scheduled for today, including domestic and international matches, for a while.
We will notify you regarding the timing of your return based on a doctor’s diagnosis and a judgment based on your progress. Today’s battle royale to win the challenge for the Princess of Princess Championship will be held by five players (Mizuki, Rika Tatsumi, Shoko Nakajima, Yuki Kamifuku, and Miki Watanabe) excluding Ito.
We apologize for the worry and inconvenience caused to our fans. In addition, after the diagnosis, it was necessary to notify each American organization that was scheduled to participate in the event, and due to the time difference, it took time to confirm, and the announcement of the player’s absence in Japan was made early in the morning on the day of the tournament. I would like to once again apologize for the inconvenience.”
– TJPW’s Announcement of Maki Itoh’s Injury
Maki herself released a statement on her injury:
“To those that have been looking forward to the match. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
I have been really enjoying wrestling especially recently, and I was so happy that everyone was having fun with my wrestling that I was crazy about wrestling every day.
I still have dreams that I want to make come true. In order to go even higher, I will take a break for a little while.
Once again, to those of you who have been looking forward to it, and to the promoters, I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
And look forward to a more powerful Maki Itoh!”
– Maki Itoh on Her Injury Status
BodySlam will provide any and all updates on the status of Maki Itoh as they become available. Everyone at BodySlam wishes Maki the best in her recovery.
