Former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Will Ospreay has apparently been sidelined due to a kidney infection.
Former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Will Ospreay has apparently been sidelined with a kidney infection. He was scheduled to compete at the RevPro’s recent event in London against Minoru Suzuki. However, the 29-year-old has been sidelined with a severe kidney infection, as confirmed by Rev Pro via a statement released on their website.
“We regret to inform you that Undisputed British Heavyweight Champion, Will Ospreay will not be competing at tomorrow’s Epic Encounter event. On Thursday, he had come down with what was thought to be food poisoning, and it was assumed he would be good to go come showtime. However, as time went on, he got progressively worse to the extent he was rushed to A&E. After an examination, he has today been diagnosed with a kidney infection,” RevPro wrote
He had a stellar run in New Japan Pro Wrestling since 2016. Ospreay started in the junior heavyweight division before making his transition to heavyweight in 2018. He has captured the IWGP Heavyweight and Jr Heavyweight Championship in his time with the promotion.
Will took to Twitter following the announcement to apologize for pulling out of the RevPro event. In addition, he shared the details of his symptoms and mentioned that he has a fever of 40 degrees.
He mentioned that he can’t stand up and is sweating as well.
“I honestly can’t tell you how gutted I am to be missing Rev Pro. I’ve a temperate of 40 degree, I can’t stand up without feeling the need to faint, I’m sweating then cold straight away. Friday night I had my bloods taken to find out I have a serious kidney infection. Sorry”
Ospreay went on to ask fans for game recommendations:
“Really loving the Guardians of the galaxy game on PS5. Any other gamer recommendations for when I get back on the road?“
Fans will hope that the young star returns to action soon as he is a promising aspect.
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