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AUG.17.2021

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Wrestlers absent due to COVID protocols; changes made to August 17 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 continue to be absent from live events while awaiting results, while contacts are also 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

Toru Yano, Togi Makabe & Tomoaki Honma vs Chase Owens, Yujiro Takahashi & Jado

Tomoaki Honma vs Great-O-Khan

2nd Match

Shingo Takagi, Tetsuya Naito, SANADA & BUSHI vs Satoshi Kojima, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI

Toru Yano & Togi Makabe vs Chase Owens & Jado

3rd Match

SHO & YOH vs Dick Togo & Gedo

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

As a result of their absence, Gedo and Dick Togo forfeit their Super Jr. Tag League match. Far East Connection end the league at 0-5. Additionally, Roppongi 3K have dissolved as a team and therefore tonight’s planned Far East Connection vs Roppongi 3K match is a double forfeit, both teams finishing the league at zero points.

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