NJPW Cancels Events From March 1 To March 15 Due To Coronavirus; DDT Also Cancels Shows
The Coronavirus has caused NJPW to change up its schedule.
The company announced that they have canceled events from March 1 through March 15 due to the virus. That includes the Anniversary event on March 3 and New Japan Cup events, which was scheduled to begin on March 4.
NJPW events March 1-15 canceled
In light of recommendations made on February 26 by the Japanese Ministry of Health connected to the new Coronavirus COVID-19, New Japan Pro-Wrestling has arrived at the decision to cancel all live events scheduled between Sunday March 1 and Sunday March 15.
Further announcements will be made at a later date. All ticket holders will be refunded. Please check njpw1972.com and social media in the coming days for details on the refund procedure.
NJPW has reached this difficult decision after careful consideration. Ultimately, the health and safety of our fans, staff and wrestlers is our highest concern. We remain deeply appreciative of your support of New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
The following events are affected by today’s decision:
Anniversary Tour
Sunday March 1: Mito Municipal Gymnasium, Ibaraki
Monday March 2: Big Palette Fukushima
Anniversary Event
Tuesday March 3: Ota City Gymnasium, Tokyo
New Japan Cup
Wednesday March 4: Korakuen Hall, Tokyo
Saturday March 7: Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium
Sunday March 8: Baycom Gymnasium, Hyogo
Monday March 9: Kochi Prefectural Gymnasium
Tuesday March 10: ZIP Arena Okayama
Thursday March 12: Korakuen Hall, Tokyo
Friday March 13: Korakuen Hall, Tokyo
Saturday March 14: Makuhari Messe, Chiba
DDT Pro-Wrestling also announced on social media that shows on the following dates have been canceled: February 28, February 29, March 1, March 3, March 7, March 8.
The following shows have been cancelled:
28/2 DDT, 29/2 DDT, 1/3 DDT & TJPW, 3/3 DDT, 7/3 DDT, 8/3 DDT & TJPW & Ganpro— Dramatic DDT (@DramaticDDT) February 26, 2020
Fightful will keep you updated when more information comes out.