Tomohiro Ishii Injured, Report Says Injury Not Serious

Tomohiro Ishii sustained a minor injury during his match against Kazuchika Okada for the AEW Continental Championship on January 20, 2025. Reports indicate that Ishii injured his left ankle or calf after taking a flapjack from Okada, but wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer confirmed that the injury is not serious and that Ishii is 'fine.' This title match, which lasted just over eight minutes, marked Okada's ninth successful defense as champion, while Ishii remains without a singles victory in AEW at 0-11. Despite his ongoing struggles in AEW, Ishii is highly regarded in professional wrestling, holding multiple titles in NJPW. Meltzer pointed out Ishii's tendency to downplay the severity of injuries, noting that he likely won't act as if any injury is serious. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned for further updates on Ishii's condition.