At the Wrestle Kingdom 15 press conference, NJPW President Naoki Sugabayashi revealed statistics of NJPW’s live events on the existing coronavirus pandemic.
He revealed that since 11 July 2020, NJPW has organized 54 times and that they have had no instances of COVID-19. The combined crowd for these occasions is 72,706 people.
Here is the statement by Sugabayashi, translated on the NJPW English site:
“We had planned to announce the map component for Varsan presents Wrestle Kingdom 15 here today, however, we would like to take into account the effects of the last 24 hours and make an announcement later. I would also like to provide the following information.
Since July 11, 2020, New Japan Pro-Wrestling has hosted 54 live events in front of a combined payment crowd of 72706. Thanks to our rules and the efforts of our enthusiasts to join, we have had no coVID-19 cases as a result of any of our live occasions. For pasting the masks, checking the temperature and applause instead of the lead vocals, I would like to thank our enthusiasts deeply once again, as well as our staff and wrestlers for their role as representatives.
We perceive more than ever the importance and strength of professional wrestling in times like these, and will continue to attach to our COVID-19 policy, developed in close parallel with the recommendation of the government’s sporting authority, through the organization of events, adding Wrestle Kingdom 15. , all over Japan. We can do everything in our power to warmly and safely welcome NJPW events. “
Tetsuya Naito, IWGP intercontinental and heavyweight champion, also challenged Kota Ibushi to a fit at Wrestle Kingdom 15 at the press conference.
As previously reported this week, Kazuchika Okada vs Will Ospreay is in a position for Wrestle Kingdom 15.
NJPW President Naoki Sugabayashi praises the good luck of COVID-19 protocols, as the total number of live crowds after the reboot exceeds 72,000 with 0 cases of infection. Full transcript of the press convention in English, report: https://t. co/ 8zCZSaiOhX ‘ njpw ‘njwk15’ pic. twitter. com/wGF7wHJxye
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