Three-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion Francesco Akira has suffered a setback.
Akira fractured his right wrist last weekend while appearing at RevPro’s 13th Anniversary card in London, England, NJPW announced on Wednesday. At the event, Akira went eight minutes against TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater, losing in the end.
Shortly after the announcement, a post on social media from Akira confirmed his injury and noted that his absence will be extended due to the need for surgery.
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“Never wanted to make this post but wanna address the news… unfortunately on my match on Friday in RevPro I suffered a broken wrist that will require that I go under surgery. Obviously it’s never easy to be hurt but accidents happen, I won’t let this stop me, instead I will focus on getting back healthy quickly. I launched my website online (link in bio) so if you wanna grab one of my new t-shirt and support me you can but all the messages I’m receiving gives me a lot of love already. Thank you very much, the time of recovery starts now!”
Akira has been a major part of NJPW’s junior division since 2022, when he first joined the promotion. He has been a successful part of NJPW’s tag divisions, going on numerous title reigns alongside TJP as part of the duo “Catch 22.”
The 25-year-old was recently seen on tours with CMLL in Mexico, working seven shows for the promotion in June, including a Fantastica Mania lineup in collaboration with AEW and NJPW.
