DDT Pro Wrestling Cancels Wrestle Peter Pan 2020
DDT Pro Wrestling has officially canceled its Wrestle Peter Pan event due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The event was scheduled for June 7 at the Saitama Super Arena. Kenny Omega was set to make an appearance at the event, though no match had been announced for the former IWGP Heavyweight Champion.
DDT put out the following statement on social media:
[Important Notice] Based on the spread of new coronavirus infection and other factors, we have decided to cancel the June 7 Saitama Super Arena Tournament. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to our customers. The alternative schedule is currently being adjusted.
【重要なお知らせ】新型コロナウイルス感染拡大の状況等を踏まえ、6月7日さいたまスーパーアリーナ大会について開催を見合わせることと致しました。お客様には大変ご迷惑をおかけしますこと、深くお詫び申し上げます。なお、代替日程については現在調整中です。https://t.co/qYFcPGJxjv#ddtpro pic.twitter.com/XgjynNOk94
— DDT ProWrestling (@ddtpro) April 23, 2020
Wrestle Peter Pan is just the latest event to be canceled in Japan. NJPW has already canceled events through May 4, though they are continuing to pay staff and contracted talent. AJPW canceled the annual Champion Carnival tournament and NOAH has canceled events through May.
Fightful will continue to update fans on cancelations around the wrestling world as they are known.
