Shinma Kotobuki, the chairman of the Real Japan Pro Wrestling promotion in Japan announced that Satoru Sayama, better known as the original Tiger Mask character, is suffering from a condition that is described as being close to Parkinson’s disease, which is making his walking difficult.

Kotobuki confirmed that Real Japan Pro Wrestling will still be holding their Original Tiger Mask Satoru Sayama Strong Style Wrestling Vol. 5 event on March 19th at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan with the hope that Sayama will be able to make an appearance if he is feeling well enough to attend.