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(1/4) As we learn more about reported COVID-19 positives in pro-wrestling locker rooms, some gentle reminders:
A majority of North American promotions, including the more prominent ones, are testing for the virus. They all took different paths getting there, but it's happening.
A majority of North American promotions, including the more prominent ones, are testing for the virus. They all took different paths getting there, but it's happening.
(2/4) There are obvious, inherent health risks of running wrestling events during a pandemic. But with good practices, testing and common sense, promotions can mitigate those risks, operate, and stay solvent.
That's not making excuses. That's recognizing our COVID-era reality.
That's not making excuses. That's recognizing our COVID-era reality.
(3/4) Overseas promotions, like New Japan Pro Wrestling, have set the industry gold standard for COVID-19 testing, precautions and operations.
NJPW's circumstances are not comparable to those of companies in the U.S., Canada or Mexico. There's an ocean. COVID numbers differ.
NJPW's circumstances are not comparable to those of companies in the U.S., Canada or Mexico. There's an ocean. COVID numbers differ.
(4/4) Let's be fair in our judgment and reporting of these positive cases.
Let's work toward having thoughtful conversations about COVID-19 and how the industry responds.
Let's respect and protect the privacy of performers.
Let's make an effort to talk honestly, with kindness.
Let's work toward having thoughtful conversations about COVID-19 and how the industry responds.
Let's respect and protect the privacy of performers.
Let's make an effort to talk honestly, with kindness.
