State Of Emergency Issued For Japan, NJPW Wrestle Grand Slam Affected
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We have learned that NJPW’s Wrestle Grand Slam may be affected by the recent rise in cases of COVID-19 occurring once again in Japan. On Thursday, as reported by CNBC, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga (Japan’s Prime Minister) declared a state of emergency as a means to combat the wave of infections. This state of emergency will go into effect between July 12th and August 22nd and may be extended past August based on infection rate.
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The Olympics are set to begin on July 23rd and NJPW Wrestle Grand Slam is scheduled at the Tokyo Dome on July 25th, featuring IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Shingo Takagi defending the title against Kota Ibushi. Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, this may very well affect the show or cause a postponement. At this time, NJPW has yet to comment or post a statement regarding status of Wrestle Grand Slam.