David Finlay Pulled From New Japan Cup Due To Illness, Hirooki Goto Advances To Semi Finals Via Forfeit

David Finlay has been pulled from the 2024 New Japan Cup due to illness.

David Finlay is out of the New Japan Cup due to illness.

Finlay, who was scheduled to face off with Hirooki Goto in the quarter finals of the tournament, was pulled from NJPW’s show in Nagoya on Saturday due to illness, as announced by New Japan Pro Wrestling on social media. Finlay will now be eliminated from the tournament, with Goto advancing to the semi finals. The only further status given on Finlay’s illness is that he underwent evaluation at a local hospital.

BREAKING

David Finlay will not compete tonight in Nagoya due to illness. He is currently undergoing evaluation at a local hospital. Hirooki Goto will advance to the semifinals via forfeit.

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— NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) March 16, 2024

Finlay defeated Tanga Loa to advance to the quarter finals on March 12th, competing in a six man tag team match on March 15th.

Fightful will continue to provide updates on Finlay’s status as the news breaks.