El Desperado Takes Time Off for Meniscus Surgery
Summary
– El Desperado announced he will undergo surgery for a medial meniscus injury and will take a leave of absence.
– The injury has been a persistent issue for six months, unrelated to his recent match against Chris Brookes.
– Desperado plans to return stronger and aims to reclaim the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship.
El Desperado, a key figure in NJPW, has revealed through a YouTube video that he will be taking a leave of absence to undergo surgery for a medial meniscus injury. This injury has been troubling him for the past six months. Despite the intense nature of his recent no-disqualification match against Chris Brookes at DDT Wrestle Peter Pan 2024, Desperado clarified that the injury was unrelated to this match.
In the announcement, Desperado humorously mentioned that his body was full of bruises from the match but emphasized that the injury was pre-existing. He expressed that the injury had been limiting his performance and that surgery was necessary to return to his best form. Desperado reflected on his recent loss of the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship, using it as motivation to come back stronger and reclaim the title. With the G1 Climax tournament focusing on heavyweights, Desperado saw this as the ideal time for his surgery and recovery.
