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Several New Japan Pro Wrestling stars were removed from Tuesday’s Wrestling Dontaku card due to COVID-19 protocols.
NJPW posted the following on their website.
One wrestler who was scheduled to appear on today’s Wrestling Dontaku Day 2 card presented with a fever on the morning of the event. This individual is currently undergoing thorough examination and PCR and antibody testing. In addition, another wrestler who has been a part of events since May 1 in Beppu and has since also presented with a fever is also undergoing evaluation.
In an abundance of caution, neither participated in today’s event, and any wrestler who competed with them on recent cards were also removed from the event. After careful consultation with New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s medical committee, and in accordance with government rules and procedures, the decision was made to proceed with the day’s event with the following changes made.
The following talent were removed from the show
- Kazuchika Okada
- Minoru Suzuki
- El Desperado
- Yoshinobu Kanemaru
- SHO
- YOH
After careful consultation with New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s medical committee, and in accordance with government rules and procedures, the decision was made to proceed with the day’s event with the following changes made.
2nd Match
Kazuchika Okada & SHO vs Minoru Suzuki & Yoshinobu Kanemaru
Master Wato & Hiroyoshi Tenzan vs Taiji Ishimori & Yujiro Takahashi
4th Match
Master Wato, Ryusuke taguchi, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Toru Yano & Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Dick Togo, Taiji Ishimori, Yujiro Takahashi, EVIL & Jay White
Ryusuke Taguchi, Toru Yano & Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Dick Togo, EVIL & Jay White
5th Match
El Desperado vs YOH
This match was removed from the card.