Summary

Sanshiro Takagi is set for a spell on the sidelines after DDT confirmed he suffered multiple facial fractures during the final stages of the first Universe Cup tournament.

Takagi last wrestled on April 6, advancing to the tournament final before losing to Naomichi Marufuji. During that match, Marufuji landed a kick that led to the injuries.

DDT said Takagi suffered a medial wall fracture in the eye socket, an orbital floor fracture, and a nasal bone fracture.

The injuries from the Universe Cup final

The update makes Takagi's loss to Marufuji more significant than just the result itself, because it now stands as the match that put him out of action. DDT's announcement established that the damage came from the kick Takagi took in the final.

The promotion did not give a timetable for his return, only confirming the fractures that will keep him out for now.

What Takagi's absence means for DDT

Takagi remains one of the most visible figures tied to DDT even after his presidency ended, as he now serves as CyberFight vice president. His absence removes a familiar in-ring presence from DDT shows at a time when the company has just wrapped its first Universe Cup.

Without a return date attached to the announcement, the immediate takeaway is simply that DDT will be without Takagi as an active performer until he is cleared to come back.

Sources

As reported by Fightful.