Will Ospreay will no longer challenge for the NEVER Openweight Championship due to injury. As announced officially by New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Ospreay suffered the injury in the United Kingdom during the Revolution Pro Wrestling Global Wars and his recovery process has been slower than expected. As a result, his title opportunity against Taichi on November 3rd has been scrapped. This is a major blow for New Japan and Ospreay, as he has been in the transition from a Jr. Heavyweight to a Heavyweight through the constant injuries of this year.
Here’s more from New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s English site:
It is with a heavy heart that we must announce that Will Osprey will miss the event in Osaka on November 3rd (Sat). As such the NEVER Openweight Championship match has been canceled.
Having become injured in the UK, Will Ospreay has been undergoing treatment. However, his treatment has not progressed as quickly as we had hoped and unfortunately, he will have to miss the event on November 3 (Saturday) in Osaka Prefectural Gym (Edion Arena Osaka).
As a result, the NEVER Openweight Championship match (Taichi vs Will Ospreay), scheduled for the same event, will be canceled.
We offer our sincerest apologies to our fans who were looking forward to this championship match. Good luck Will, we look forward to your return at upcoming events.
New Japan Pro Wrestling Co., Ltd.
Takahashi vs Will Ospreay
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Takahashi vs Will Ospreay
Takahashi defends his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Will Ospreay at NJPW's Dominion 6.9 from Osaka Hall on June 9, 2018
Photo Credit: TV Asahi/NJPW/AXS TV
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Takahashi vs Will Ospreay
Takahashi defends his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Will Ospreay at NJPW's Dominion 6.9 from Osaka Hall on June 9, 2018
Photo Credit: TV Asahi/NJPW/AXS TV
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Takahashi vs Will Ospreay
Takahashi defends his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Will Ospreay at NJPW's Dominion 6.9 from Osaka Hall on June 9, 2018
Photo Credit: TV Asahi/NJPW/AXS TV
Takahashi defends his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Will Ospreay at NJPW's Dominion 6.9 from Osaka Hall on June 9, 2018
Photo Credit: TV Asahi/NJPW/AXS TV
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Takahashi vs Will Ospreay
Takahashi defends his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Will Ospreay at NJPW's Dominion 6.9 from Osaka Hall on June 9, 2018
Photo Credit: TV Asahi/NJPW/AXS TV
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Takahashi vs Will Ospreay
Takahashi defends his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Will Ospreay at NJPW's Dominion 6.9 from Osaka Hall on June 9, 2018
Photo Credit: TV Asahi/NJPW/AXS TV
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Takahashi vs Will Ospreay
Takahashi defends his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Will Ospreay at NJPW's Dominion 6.9 from Osaka Hall on June 9, 2018
Photo Credit: TV Asahi/NJPW/AXS TV
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Takahashi vs Will Ospreay
Takahashi defends his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Will Ospreay at NJPW's Dominion 6.9 from Osaka Hall on June 9, 2018
Photo Credit: TV Asahi/NJPW/AXS TV
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Takahashi vs Will Ospreay
Takahashi defends his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Will Ospreay at NJPW's Dominion 6.9 from Osaka Hall on June 9, 2018
Photo Credit: TV Asahi/NJPW/AXS TV
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Takahashi vs Will Ospreay
Takahashi defends his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Will Ospreay at NJPW's Dominion 6.9 from Osaka Hall on June 9, 2018
Photo Credit: TV Asahi/NJPW/AXS TV
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Takahashi vs Will Ospreay
Takahashi defends his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Will Ospreay at NJPW's Dominion 6.9 from Osaka Hall on June 9, 2018
Photo Credit: TV Asahi/NJPW/AXS TV
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Takahashi vs Will Ospreay
Takahashi defends his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Will Ospreay at NJPW's Dominion 6.9 from Osaka Hall on June 9, 2018
Photo Credit: TV Asahi/NJPW/AXS TV
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Takahashi vs Will Ospreay
Takahashi defends his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Will Ospreay at NJPW's Dominion 6.9 from Osaka Hall on June 9, 2018
Photo Credit: TV Asahi/NJPW/AXS TV
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Takahashi vs Will Ospreay
Takahashi defends his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Will Ospreay at NJPW's Dominion 6.9 from Osaka Hall on June 9, 2018
Photo Credit: TV Asahi/NJPW/AXS TV
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Takahashi vs Will Ospreay
Takahashi defends his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Will Ospreay at NJPW's Dominion 6.9 from Osaka Hall on June 9, 2018
Photo Credit: TV Asahi/NJPW/AXS TV
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Takahashi vs Will Ospreay
Takahashi defends his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Will Ospreay at NJPW's Dominion 6.9 from Osaka Hall on June 9, 2018
Photo Credit: TV Asahi/NJPW/AXS TV
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Takahashi vs Will Ospreay
Takahashi defends his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Will Ospreay at NJPW's Dominion 6.9 from Osaka Hall on June 9, 2018
Photo Credit: TV Asahi/NJPW/AXS TV
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Takahashi vs Will Ospreay
Takahashi defends his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Will Ospreay at NJPW's Dominion 6.9 from Osaka Hall on June 9, 2018
Photo Credit: TV Asahi/NJPW/AXS TV
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Takahashi vs Will Ospreay
Takahashi defends his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Will Ospreay at NJPW's Dominion 6.9 from Osaka Hall on June 9, 2018
Photo Credit: TV Asahi/NJPW/AXS TV
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Takahashi vs Will Ospreay
Takahashi defends his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Will Ospreay at NJPW's Dominion 6.9 from Osaka Hall on June 9, 2018
Photo Credit: TV Asahi/NJPW/AXS TV
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Takahashi vs Will Ospreay
Takahashi defends his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Will Ospreay at NJPW's Dominion 6.9 from Osaka Hall on June 9, 2018
Photo Credit: TV Asahi/NJPW/AXS TV
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Takahashi vs Will Ospreay
Takahashi defends his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Will Ospreay at NJPW's Dominion 6.9 from Osaka Hall on June 9, 2018
Photo Credit: TV Asahi/NJPW/AXS TV
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Takahashi vs Will Ospreay
Takahashi defends his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Will Ospreay at NJPW's Dominion 6.9 from Osaka Hall on June 9, 2018
Photo Credit: TV Asahi/NJPW/AXS TV
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Takahashi vs Will Ospreay
Takahashi defends his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Will Ospreay at NJPW's Dominion 6.9 from Osaka Hall on June 9, 2018
Photo Credit: TV Asahi/NJPW/AXS TV
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Takahashi vs Will Ospreay
Takahashi defends his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Will Ospreay at NJPW's Dominion 6.9 from Osaka Hall on June 9, 2018
Photo Credit: TV Asahi/NJPW/AXS TV
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Takahashi vs Will Ospreay
Takahashi defends his IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship against Will Ospreay at NJPW's Dominion 6.9 from Osaka Hall on June 9, 2018
Photo Credit: TV Asahi/NJPW/AXS TV
