Last summer Yoshiaki Yatsu had to pull out of his DDT commitments when his right foot was amputated because of pre-existing problems with diabetes. Yesterday a press conference was held to announce Yatsu will make his pro wrestling return at “WRESTLE PETER PAN 2020” in June! Yatsu had been wanting to wrestle again when he began his rehabilitation. At first he didn’t believe it would ever be possible. But when he reached the point where he could practice running again, he began to wonder if a return to the ring actually could happen.
In January Yatsu consulted with Sanshiro Takagi over a possible return. Takagi brought Yatsu to meet with Kei Kawamura, an old high school classmate of his. Kawamura is the president of Kawamura Prosthetics Inc. Together they began developing a unique prosthetic foot for Yatsu that can be suitable for use in pro wrestling. Kawamura describes Yatsu as a person with a strong heart. Prosthetic limbs can be tailored for sports but to make one for pro wrestling is different because there is also an entertainment part to think about.
Yatsu has been training with the new foot and he is currently able to run the ropes and do moves like Power Slams, Bulldog Headlocks and the Jail Hold. But Yatsu needs to strengthen his left foot to improve the support on it. Improvements are being made as the big event on 7th June approaches. What kind of match his return will be has not been decided yet.
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