New Japan Pro Wrestling has announced that Kenny Omega has suffered a knee injury & will miss ring time. He will not be wrestling in matches taking place between September 7 & September 22.
Leo Tonga will be replacing Omega. Below is the official statement from NJPW:
Due to an injury sustained to his left knee’s lateral meniscus, Kenny Omega will not appear in matches between 9/7 and 9/22. We apologize to all fans who were looking forward to those matches.
Wrestling in his place will be Leo Tonga. The son of legendary pro-wrestler King Haku, Leo will join his brothers Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa in the ring.
We will keep you posted on the injury status of Kenny Omega.