WWE NXT, PWG, DEFY And WXW Schedule Changes Announced Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic
Tonight's WWE NXT live event in Venice, Florida has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Saturday's NXT live event in Daytona Beach, FL has also been canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
wXw in Germany announced on Twitter that their 16 Carat Revenge event scheduled for Saturday, April 4 in Tampa, FL during WrestleMania 36 Week has been nixed due to the 30-day travel ban between the United States and Europe, which was issued by President Trump due to the outbreak. wXw noted that the promotion and talents will be unable to enter the country. Refunds are being offered.
DEFY Wrestling also announced on Twitter that their "Defyant Ones" event scheduled for Sunday, March 29 in the Seattle area has been canceled due to the outbreak. The promotion will be contacting fans with additional details soon.
Finally, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla issued a statement this week to announce the postponement of their "Kobe" event scheduled for March 29. The event was scheduled for the Globe Theater in Los Angeles, and was to honor the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant.
Stay tuned for updates on pro wrestling schedule changes amid the coronavirus pandemic. You can see the related statements below:
#wXw16CaratRevenge cancelled
Due to the US government issuing a 30 day ban for Schengen residents us and our wrestlers will be unable to enter the USA. The event scheduled for April 4th in Tampa is cancelled. Please contact eTix for a full refund.
— wXw Germany (@wXwGermany) March 12, 2020
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla's March 29, 2020, event has been postponed. pic.twitter.com/SKtqv67Wz5
— PWG (@OfficialPWG) March 12, 2020
Due to the restrictive ban on live events in King County announced today by Washington State health officials, DEFY will be forced to CANCEL our Sunday, March 29th show THE DEFYANT ONES.
Ticket holders will be contacted directly via email with additional information and options. https://t.co/yGsYgJDZV0
— DEFY Wrestling (@defyNW) March 12, 2020