New Japan Pro Wrestling events cancelled due to Coronavirus

New Zealand's Aaron Henry in action in a New Japan Pro Wrestling ring. Photo: Henare NZ Facebook.

New Japan Pro Wrestling will be cancelling all live events scheduled between March 1 and March 15.

The decision has been made in light of recommendations made by the Japanese Ministry of Health due to the new Coronavirus COVID-19.

"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," says a post on the NJPW Pro News Feed Facebook page.

"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 include:

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