El Phantasmo says doctors have found ‘a little tumor of cancer,’ taking indefinite leave from NJPW
UPDATE:
El Phantasmo revealed on social media Tuesday that cancer has been found in his body.
“The last 2 weeks I’ve had a bunch of scans and tests done, and doctors have found a little tumour of cancer,” he wrote. “Things are happening really fast, but I have amazing family, friends, and fans by my side, and I’m so grateful to have the support of warriors who have gone through the same thing before, and I look forward to help those going through it next.”
“Believe me when I say I’m in good spirits, and I’m not nervous, worried or scared,” he added.
ELP ended his statement asking people to send love and prayers to Chris Bey, who underwent neck surgery after an injury took place during TNA’s television tapings on Sunday. He promised when he’s ready, he’ll be back stronger than ever.
Original story:
El Phantasmo is out of action.
New Japan Pro Wrestling issued a statement on Tuesday morning announcing ELP would be out of action indefinitely due to a health concern.
“EL Phantasmo, who was scheduled to wrestle this week on the Super Jr. Tag League Tour and at Power Struggle November 4, will be taking indefinite leave due to a health concern,” their statement reads. “We apologise to fans who were looking forward to seeing Phantasmo wrestle, and appreciate your understanding.”
Phantasmo was scheduled to wrestle in tag matches on November 2 in Nagoya and November 4 in Osaka. Oleg Boltin has replaced him for both matches. He last wrestled on the second night of Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling’s Forged in Excellence event on October 20, where he lost to Speedball Mike Bailey.
A storyline had taken place in recent months involving ELP being recruited both by NJPW’s main roster unit Hontai and EVIL’s House of Torture stable after the Guerillas of Destiny left NJPW for WWE. ELP and manager Jado eventually decided to join forces with Hontai.