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El Desperado withdraws from Super Junior Tag League due to injury

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 9:31 PM

Last updated Oct 23, 2026

El Desperado withdraws from Super Junior Tag League due to injury

Summary

El Desperado, one-half of the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions, is unable to compete in the Super Junior Tag League due to injury. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced that he suffers from spinal canal stenosis and a hernia. Young Lion Masatora Yasuda will replace him and team with Mistico in the tournament starting on October 28. Desperado revealed he cannot walk or sit upright and expressed disappointment, having experienced symptoms since March. He emphasized Yasuda's participation as pivotal for NJPW's future, showing trust in Mistico's abilities.

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Status Watch

•El Desperado announces withdrawal from Super Junior Tag League due to injury.
•He is diagnosed with spinal canal stenosis and a hernia.
•Masatora Yasuda replaces Desperado to team with Mistico.
•Tournament begins on October 28 and includes 12 teams.
•Desperado shares his current health issues affect his mobility.

Latest Updates

9:31 PMWrestling Inc — NJPW Star El Desperado Injured, Withdraws From Super Junior Tag League

What they're saying

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NJPW announced that El Desperado is injured and out of the Super Junior Tag League, but revealed his replacement to team alongside Mistico.
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Daisy Ruth)

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