New Japan Pro Wrestling announced on their official website that Kota Ibushi missed today’s NJPW Summer Struggle 2021 In Sapporo Night 1 event as Ibushi is currently affected by the side effects from a COVID-19 vaccination, and in his best health interests, was pulled from the show.

New Japan noted that Ibushi’s condition will continue to be monitored and that decisions will be made as to whether he will be okay to participate in upcoming events.

The originally planned Kota Ibushi & Master Wato vs. Yuya Uemura & Yota Tsuji match for today’s show was changed to a Singles Match featuring Master Wato facing off against Yuya Uemura.