Ishii sidelined indefinitely after dislocated shoulder at AEW taping

Tomohiro Ishii will be sidelined indefinitely after New Japan Pro Wrestling confirmed the veteran suffered a dislocated right shoulder while wrestling at an All Elite Wrestling taping in San Antonio on October 22. NJPW said the injury will keep Ishii out of forthcoming events and that a return date has not been determined.

The injury occurred during the October 22 taping of AEW Collision, in a match against PAC of the Death Riders that later aired on October 25. Ishii took the loss in the bout, according to event reports. In a statement, NJPW said Ishii sustained a dislocation of his right shoulder and that he will miss advertised appearances while his recovery is assessed. "Ishii will miss action on forthcoming events, with his return to be determined," the company wrote, adding apologies to fans and well wishes for his recovery.

NJPW’s announcement used language translated from the company’s website indicating the dislocation involved the right acromioclavicular joint. No timetable for surgery or rehabilitation has been disclosed. Medical recovery from shoulder dislocations can vary, and wrestlers who rely on upper-body strength and power moves typically require careful...