Dragon Gate has announced an injury change to upcoming events as KING OF GATE has been quite the physical tournament this year-after being eliminated at today’s event, YAMATO is now sidelined for a bit. Neck. Out indefinitely but at least a week and will miss the next 2 events on 11/29 & 11/30. He was injured during his KING OF GATE Quarterfinals loss to Riiita, who won by ref stoppage to advance to the Semifinals. That on top of Dragon Dia also being out indefinitely with a neck injury. Kota Minoura additionally remains out due to a concussion suffered on 11/15.
On his social media, YAMATO also mentioned forearm numbness and hopes to return at the next Tokyo event, which will be on 12/3 at Korakuen Hall. That would mean a week if that holds. That event will be the KING OF GATE Semifinals & Finals. He also encouraged Riiita in the rest of the tournament.
More as it becomes available.