Gabe Kidd, a well-known wrestler in NJPW and AEW, has been sidelined due to an injury, resulting in his removal from the G1 Climax tournament. NJPW confirmed on their official site that Kidd sustained a right knee injury on the opening day of the tournament, July 19th, which has prevented him from competing since. His scheduled match against Shingo Takagi was canceled and counted as a forfeit, giving Takagi two points in the tournament standings. Kidd is also expected to miss the upcoming event in Nagaoka on July 23rd. The exact nature of his injury and recovery timeline remains unknown. Despite his setbacks in the tournament, where he currently has zero points after losing to Konosuke Takechita, Kidd remains the reigning IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion with no indication from NJPW that he will relinquish his title. Meanwhile, in AEW, Kidd has appeared sporadically, with his last match being a team effort with Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, and Death Rider in a failed attempt to capture the AEW World Trios Championship. AEW has yet to release any statement regarding his injury.
Fan Take: This injury is significant for AEW fans because Gabe Kidd is a rising star whose presence adds valuable depth to the roster. His absence could impact ongoing storylines and title pursuits, but it also opens opportunities for other talents to step up, highlighting the unpredictable nature of pro wrestling.
