Last week we found out that AEW World Champion CM Punk will require surgery and will need time to leave the promotion to heal from his injury. One person that had to deal with this as a big let down was Hiroshi Tanahashi of New Japan Pro Wrestling.
Tanahashi was scheduled to face CM Punk at Forbidden Door but of course with Punk’s injury, it appears Tanahashi will face someone at Forbidden door for the interim AEW Title.
While speaking with Tokyo Sports, Hiroshi Tanahashi suggested that he and CM Punk should duke it out on January 4th next year at Wrestle Kingdom.
“In addition, we will propose (1/4) Tokyo Dome, the biggest box office of the year in New Japan, on the stage of the dream confrontation that once flowed. As a punk, I think I could borrow one. I have a feeling that I want to call him to Japan. I also go to (the United States) many times, so come at a special price.”
Hiroshi Tanahashi to Tokyo Sports
Time will tell if Tanahashi will get his wish to wrestle Punk at the January event.
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