Former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion Hiromu Takahashi confirmed in a recent interview with Tokyo Sports that he recently underwent successful surgery on his torn left pectoral muscle and is aiming to return earlier than expected and challenge for the title upon his return.

The report notes that Takahashi’s surgery took place on March 1st and that he was discharged from the hospital on March 6th, with the expectation that he will be out of action for around 6 months.