fans return to Japanese wrestling shows
Mar 25, 2020 19:34:36 GMT -5
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Post by Vegas on Mar 25, 2020 19:34:36 GMT -5
This has not happened yet in NJPW, but other feds in Japan are again running shows with fans in attendance. Japan seems to have done a good job containing COVID-19 as many schools in Japan are also set to open again soon:
They’re wrestling in front of fans in Japan again
Tired of reading about cancelled wrestling events? Good news!
Japanese pro wrestling was among the first public sports/entertainment events to shut down as coronavirus fears started spreading the globe. Now, they’re starting back up - and not for empty arena or closed set shows, either. There are lots of precautions in place, including “physical checks” like temperature readings for fans. Masks are commonplace.
The country’s biggest company isn’t back to live crowd shows yet, but New Japan’s sister promotion Stardom announced their in-front-of-fans return for next Tues., Mar. 24.
Wrestling Observer reports this is because experts have determined the spread of COVID-19 is now limited to three regions. The governors of prefectures in other areas can use their discretion to loosen restrictions on public gatherings. Most of Tokyo is eligible for reduced social distancing requirements.
Dragon Gate is also scheduled to resume more normal shows soon. NJPW hasn’t made an announcement, but still has a Mar. 31 show at the Sumo Hall on their calendar.
So if you’re jonesing to see folks fight one another to a pre-determined outcome with other folks sitting just feet away, like we used to do way back in February of 2020, keep your eye on Japan. To watch the events discussed above, hit up either of those promotions’ streaming services: DDT Universe and Stardom World.
www.cagesideseats.com/2020/3/20/21188661/japanese-pro-wrestling-audiences-return?fbclid=IwAR0rWr30Bfm2gdK-PIq_b-v7z5FUPSTpDZH_X0RcQFMH1Fc1_H4bdQBu4n0
They’re wrestling in front of fans in Japan again
Tired of reading about cancelled wrestling events? Good news!
Japanese pro wrestling was among the first public sports/entertainment events to shut down as coronavirus fears started spreading the globe. Now, they’re starting back up - and not for empty arena or closed set shows, either. There are lots of precautions in place, including “physical checks” like temperature readings for fans. Masks are commonplace.
The country’s biggest company isn’t back to live crowd shows yet, but New Japan’s sister promotion Stardom announced their in-front-of-fans return for next Tues., Mar. 24.
Wrestling Observer reports this is because experts have determined the spread of COVID-19 is now limited to three regions. The governors of prefectures in other areas can use their discretion to loosen restrictions on public gatherings. Most of Tokyo is eligible for reduced social distancing requirements.
Dragon Gate is also scheduled to resume more normal shows soon. NJPW hasn’t made an announcement, but still has a Mar. 31 show at the Sumo Hall on their calendar.
So if you’re jonesing to see folks fight one another to a pre-determined outcome with other folks sitting just feet away, like we used to do way back in February of 2020, keep your eye on Japan. To watch the events discussed above, hit up either of those promotions’ streaming services: DDT Universe and Stardom World.
www.cagesideseats.com/2020/3/20/21188661/japanese-pro-wrestling-audiences-return?fbclid=IwAR0rWr30Bfm2gdK-PIq_b-v7z5FUPSTpDZH_X0RcQFMH1Fc1_H4bdQBu4n0
