Unfortunately for fans hoping to see Kota Ibushi during the New Beginning USA tour,
NJPW has revealed that the former NEVER Openweight Champion has contracted Type-A Influenza, which means that Ibushi will be unable to take part of the USA tour.
Influenza is a contagious viral infection that affects your respiratory system. There are three Types, A, B, and C. Type A can be caused due to seasonal outbreaks. The promotion apologized for Ibushi being unable to make the tour and has already confirmed the line-up change for the New Beginning USA Tour.
The changed matches below are bouts that previously featured Kota Ibushi:
1/24 TAMPA
Elimination match
Rocky Romero, Hiroshi Tanahashi, David Finlay & Juice Robinson vs Chase Owens, Yujiro Takahashi, Tanga Loa & Tama Tonga
1/26 NASHVILLE
Rocky Romero, David Finlay & Juice Robinson vs Chase Owens, Tanga Loa & Tama Tonga
1/27 RALEIGH
YOSHI-HASHI, Hiroshi Tanahashi, David Finlay & Juice Robinson vs Chase Owens, Yujiro Takahashi, Tanga Loa & Tama Tonga
1/30 MIAMI
Rocky Romero & Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa
2/1 ATLANTA
Rocky Romero vs Chase Owens