William Regal Announces Replacement for Hideo Itami In the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic

Hideo Itami

As noted, Hideo Itami has suffered a neck injury and will be unable to team with Kota Ibushi in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

In the video above, WWE NXT General Manager William Regal announces that Ibushi will be teaming with RAW Cruiserweight TJ Perkins in the tournament.

Kota and Perkins will face Lince Dorado and Mustafa Ali in a first round match.

Follow Marc on Twitter at @this_is_marc. Send any news, tips or corrections to us by clicking here.

Possible Huge WWE Plans for Samoa Joe, Big WWE Backstage Shake-Up?, WWE Pushing Veteran Soon?, Vince McMahon’s Cruiserweight Plans, Possible WrestleMania 33 Feud, Exclusive Columns, Must See New Lana & AJ Lee & Maryse, Lots of New GIFs& Exclusives, More