Former WWE Champion Not Medically Cleared After Last Week's Brutal Attack

Akira Tozawa is currently not medically cleared to compete in WWE following an attack by Rusev, WWE official Adam Pearce announced on Raw.

Former WWE Champion Not Medically Cleared After Last Week’s Brutal Attack
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  • Akira Tozawa is not medically cleared for in-ring competition after a brutal attack by Rusev on the May 5th episode of Raw.
  • WWE official Adam Pearce denied Tozawa's request for a match against Rusev due to his current medical status.
  • Pearce stated Tozawa's potential match against Rusev will be reconsidered once he receives medical clearance.
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WWE official Adam Pearce revealed on the May 12th edition of Raw that Akira Tozawa is not medically cleared for in-ring competition. This announcement came after Tozawa sought a match against Rusev.

Pearce denied Tozawa’s request for the Rusev bout due to his current medical status. The need for clearance stems from an assault Tozawa suffered at the hands of Rusev on the May 5th episode of Raw.

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On that prior edition of Raw, Rusev made his return, first defeating Otis in a singles contest. After the match, Rusev attacked Tozawa when Tozawa attempted to involve himself.

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Adam Pearce assured Tozawa that the potential for a match against Rusev would be re-evaluated once Tozawa receives medical clearance to return to action.

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