BUSHIROAD, the parent company of New Japan Pro Wrestling and STARDOM, issued a statement today announcing that the company are preparing to resume live events in the coming weeks.

The statement, roughly translated via Google Translate about resuming live events reads, “BUSHIROAD Co., Ltd has cancelled and postponed many events from February in consideration of the situation of the Coronavirus infection. With the cancellation of the emergency declaration, we have decided to restart live events, such as professional wrestling, stage performances and live music performances, while we have decided to carry out antibody tests for all of our athletes and performers for their safety and security.”

In regards to the antibody testing, the statement noted, “For all live events, such as New Japan Pro Wrestling performances, STARDOM performances, theatrical group airship performances and BUSHIROAD Music live performances, a doctor will perform an antibody test in advance for all performers, as well as staff members who are closely related.”