Gabe Kidd Withdraws From NJPW G1 Climax 35 Due To Knee Injury

Gabe Kidd suffered a hyper-extended knee injury during his opening match against Konosuke Takeshita at the NJPW G1 Climax 35 tournament, forcing him to forfeit his scheduled match against Zack Sabre Jr. on night two. Despite using crutches and withdrawing from the match, Kidd announced he is not giving up on the tournament and plans to return once medically cleared. The injury occurred when Takeshita's shoulder block landed hard on Kidd's right knee, causing immediate concern from commentators. Zack Sabre Jr. was awarded an automatic victory and two points due to Kidd's forfeit, impacting the tournament standings. Kidd expressed disappointment but emphasized his commitment to competing again and delivering quality matches for fans. Updates on Kidd's condition and potential return will be provided as more information becomes available.