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Genichiro Tenryu Hospitalized Due To Injury To Cervical Spinal Cord

September 2, 2022 | Posted by Jeremy Thomas
Genichiro Tenryu

Japanese wrestling legend Genichiro Tenryu has reportedly been hospitalized due to a cervical cord injury. Proresu Today reports that the news was announced by Tenryu Project this morning, with project representative Monna Shimada saying:

“He has certain disabilities, but they are limited to the use of a cane, which you have seen since his retirement, and the use of a wheelchair when he is not feeling well, and the aforementioned risks have occurred. Please rest assured that his life is not in immediate danger. He is working on his rehabilitation and treatment, and is doing very well and staying positive.”

NJPW’s Chris Charlton said of the situation, “There *was* a risk had he not been hospitalised but he is undergoing rehab and treatment and there is no immediate danger to his life”

Tenryu is 72 years old and is a former IWGP Heavyweight Champion, AJPW World Tag Team Champion, and Triple Crown Champion. His career ran from 1976 through 2015 and included stints in WWE and WCW as well as AJPW, NJPW, Pro Wrestling NOAH.

On behalf of 411, our best wishes to Tenryu and hopes for a quick and full recovery.

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