Minoru Suzuki will continue to help his close friend, Yoshihiro Takayama, with Takayamania Empire V on Sept. 7.
A press conference was held for the benefit event, revealing that the main event will feature Suzuki teaming with El Desperado to take on Naomichi Marufuji and Harashima, per Tokyo Sports. The rest of the participants and the card will be revealed on Takayama’s blog.
All of the event’s proceeds will go toward Takayama’s medical expenses, as the 59-year-old continues rehabilitation following a complete cervical spinal cord injury.
At the press conference, Suzuki joked that he would have to tie Takayama with a rope and drag him to the show after hearing him say, “It’s a hassle,” all the time. He noted that it’s a sign to him that Takayama seemed to be doing better mentally since he’s never said “no” to something.
Makoto Ishihara, president of High Tide Co., Ltd., which manages Takayama, revealed after the press conference that Takayama has been saying, “I feel a tingling sensation, like I have legs again.”
