SANADA Returns to NJPW, Challenges Konosuke Takeshita for World Television Title at Dominion

SANADA will make his first in-ring appearance since January 2026 when he challenges Konosuke Takeshita for the NJPW World Television Championship at Dominion on June 14. New Japan Pro-Wrestling has released a mini-documentary chronicling SANADA’s time away, setting the stage for a high-profile return to the promotion’s singles scene.

The documentary details SANADA’s rehabilitation after dealing with scalenus syndrome since 2024, a condition that limited his arm use and forced creative adjustments in his matches, including carrying and using a guitar at times. His return at Dominion will be a key test of his recovery and could have major implications for the World Television Title picture.

Originally reported by Fightful: https://www.fightful.com/wrestling-news/sanada-reveals-he-had-been-dealing-with-scalenus-syndrome-since-2024-had-to-use-guitar-in-matches-because-he-couldnt-fully-use-his-arm