David Finlay withdrew from New Japan Cup due to illness, Hirooki Goto advances to semifinals via forfeit.

David Finlay withdrew from the New Japan Cup Tournament due to illness and is undergoing evaluation at a local hospital. Hirooki Goto advances to the semifinals via forfeit. Sanada, who defeated Jack Perry, will face Goto in the next round. Finlay's absence changed the number of games for the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium tournament from 8 to 7. NJPW apologized for any inconvenience caused.

March 16, 2024
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