Hiroshi Tanahashi will be out of action for the foreseeable future due to his recent injury, New Japan Pro Wrestling has confirmed.

During this past weekend's Capital Collision event in Washington D.C. Tanahashi bruised his ribs during his match.

These bruised ribs were bad enough that he had to miss the Collision in Philadelphia event the following night.

In a press release, New Japan gave the following update on his situation.

"Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling.

At Capital Collision on April 15, Hiroshi Tanahashi sustained a rib injury, and was absent from the following night’s Collision in Philadelphia. After examination it has been determined that Tanahashi will be absent from forthcoming events on the Road to Dontaku Series starting April 20 in Nara, with a return date to be determined.

We apologise to fans who were looking forward to seeing Tanahashi wrestle, and appreciate your understanding. Changes have been made to forthcoming cards: for full updated match listings, check our schedule page.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling joins fans in wishing Tanahashi a fast and full recovery."

Tanahashi is an eight-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion, three-time U.S. Champion, three-time Tag Champion and two-time Intercontinental Champion.

These accolades have made his New Japan's fourth Triple Crown champion and the promotion's second-ever Grand Slam Champion.