It was announced today that Juice Robinson has been ‘suspended’ for his actions at NJPW Capital Collision.
At the show, Robinson was scheduled to face Fred Rosser, but attacked the latter with a chair before the bout could start.
NJPW has announced that Robinson will not compete at NJPW Philadelphia Collision, where he was slated to work a match with Lance Archer as part of the IWGP US Title Number One Contender’s Tournament.
You can check out the official announcement below:
“Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
On April 15 at Capital Collision, a scheduled match between Juice Robinson and Fred Rosser ended in a no contest when Robinson attacked Rosser before the bell, and also assaulted an official.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling holds the safety of its competitors and staff at the highest priority, and after careful consideration, has determined that Juice Robinson be suspended effective immediately and until further notice.
As a result, Robinson will not compete at Collision in Philadelphia. NJPW apologises for the sudden card change and any inconvenience and disappointment caused.
The following changes have been made to the Collision in Philadelphia card:
5th Match
Fred Rosser & Rocky Romero vs SANADA & Yoshinobu Kanemaru ->
Homicide & Rocky Romero vs SANADA & Yoshinobu Kanemaru
8th Match
IWGP US Championship Number One Contender’s Tournament: Juice Robinson vs Lance Archer->
IWGP US Championship Number One Contender’s Tournament: Fred Rosser vs Lance Archer.”
