NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING

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AUG.16.2021

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Wrestlers absent due to COVID protocols; changes made to August 16 card

Thank you for your support of New Japan Pro-Wrestling. 

On Sunday August 15, Shingo Takagi and BUSHI presented with a fever on arrival at a live event in Shizuoka. In accordance with NJPW’s COVID-19 protocols, both wrestlers did not compete on the card and have undertaken PCR tests. Both will be absent from live events while awaiting results, while contacts will also be absent as a precautionary measure. 

We apologise for any disappointment and concern caused, and appreciate your understanding. 

 The following changes have been made to tonight’s card. 

1st Match

Hirooki Goto, YOSHI-HASHI, Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima vs Taichi, Zack Sabre Jr, Minoru Suzuki & DOUKI

Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma vs Ryusuke Taguchi & Master Wato

2nd Match

Shingo Takagi, Tetsuya Naito, SANADA & BUSHI vs EVIL, Chase Owens, Yujiro Takahashi & Jado

Hirooki Goto, YOSHI-HASHI, Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima vs Taichi, Zack Sabre Jr, Minoru Suzuki & DOUKI

3rd Match

Ryusuke Taguchi & Master Wato vs Gedo & Dick Togo

Kazuchika Okada & Toru Yano vs Chase Owens & Jado

As a result of their absence, Gedo and Dick Togo forfeit their Super Jr. Tag League match, and Master Wato and Ryusuke Taguchi receive an automatic two points. 

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