New Japan Pro Wrestling recently announced that as a result of some of their wrestlers being in close contact with people who tested positive for COVID-19 and these wrestlers having high temperatures the promotion's New Years Golden Series Event scheduled to take place later tonight in Chiba and tomorrow in Tokyo will feature changes to their lineups. NJPW also announced that in accordance with the COVID protocols a number of the company's wrestlers has been pulled from tonight and tomorrow's shows.
You can check out NJPW's full announcement below:
As a result of high temperatures and close contacts, and in accordance with COVID protocols, some wrestlers will be absent from cards on February 6 and 7 in Chiba and Korakuen Hall respectively.
We apologize to fans for any concern and inconvenience caused, and appreciate your understanding.
Cards have been changed accordingly:
February 6, Chiba:
3rd Match
Tiger Mask and Hiroyoshi Tenzan vs. Jado and Taiji Ishimori CHANGED TO Tiger Mask and Hiroyoshi Tenzan vs. Yujiro Takahashi and SHO
5th Match
Tomohiro Ishii, YOSHI-HASHI, Hirooki Goto and YOH vs. EVIL, SHO, Yujiro Takahashi and Dick Togo CHANGED TO Tomohiro Ishii and YOH vs. EVIL and Dick Togo
February 7, Korakuen Hall:
3rd Match
Tiger Mask and Tomoaki Honma vs. Gedo and Taiji Ishimori CHANGED TO Tiger Mask and Tomoaki Honma vs. Gedo and Yujiro Takahashi
5th Match
Tomohiro Ishii, YOSHI-HASHI, Hirooki Goto and YOH vs. EVIL, SHO, Yujiro Takahashi and Dick Togo CHANGED TO Tomohiro Ishii and YOH vs. EVIL and SHO
