NJPW Cancels Show Due To Typhoon Nanmadol

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After inclement weather has made conditions dangerous, New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) has been forced to cancel a show.

With Typhoon Nanmadol set to make landfall, NJPW announced the difficult decision to cancel their upcoming event set for today, September 18, 2022.

The event set for Beppu, Japan as a part of the promotion’s Burning Spirit tour is cancelled however additional events from tomorrow forward remain unaffected.

Per a press release from NJPW:

“Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling.

“As Typhoon Nanmadol is expected to make landfall in the south of Japan on September 18, NJPW has arrived at the difficult decision to cancel the evening’s Burning Spirit event in Beppu’s B-Con Plaza in the interests of safety.

“We deeply apologise for the disappointment caused, as well as for the short notice of this announcement. Refunds will be issued to all ticket holders; those requiring English assistance in the refund process can fill out a contact form at https://www.njpw1972.com/contact/inquiry/ with the category ‘ticket inquiries’.

“Schedules live events in Fukuoka on Monday, September 19, and Kumamoto on Wednesday September 21 are currently set to proceed as planned; however attendees are encouraged to check English and Japanese web and social media for the latest information.”

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