Tiger Jeet Singh is refusing to take the blame after an incident during his rare appearance in Japan on October 17 at Yoyogi National Stadium Gymnasium No. 2 in Shibuya. During his entrance, the wrestling veteran swung his trademark saber and accidentally cut a fan on the forehand.
Tiger Jeet Singh (Credits: Fightful)
“It’s His Fault”
Speaking to Tokyo Sports, Singh showed no remorse. “It was a mistake for him to be in front of me. It’s his fault. You know that, right? All he had to do was get out of my way,” the veteran wrestler said. His son, Tiger Ali Singh, backed him up: “The announcer was saying, ‘Please be careful!’ They were warning him it was dangerous, but he didn’t move out of the way. I’m sure he won’t make the same mistake again. Just like my father said, this was an accident.“
According to Sports Hochi, medical personnel at the venue attended to the injured fan before an ambulance was called. He was treated at a nearby hospital, and the injury was described as minor.
Apologies From the Show’s Organizers
The event marked the 40th anniversary celebration of Megumi Kudo, who publicly apologized for the fan being injured during the show. The incident briefly overshadowed what was meant to be a night celebrating four decades of Kudo’s career.
Tiger Jeet Singh, a legendary figure known for his wild brawling style and the saber he has carried to the ring throughout his career, remains one of wrestling’s most unpredictable personalities. His unapologetic stance, blaming the fan for being in the wrong place, is exactly the kind of controversial statement that has followed him for decades.
How the Incident Unfolded
The cut happened during Singh’s entrance, when he swung the saber as part of his trademark display. Fans near the entranceway were reportedly within range when the blade connected with one spectator’s forehand. Venue medical staff responded immediately, and the fan was transported to a nearby hospital where he received treatment for what was described as a minor injury.
While Singh and his son insist the fan was warned repeatedly to move, the incident raises fresh questions about safety protocols around weapon-carrying entrances at live wrestling events. For now, the veteran shows no signs of second-guessing his entrance theatrics.
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