ALL-PURPOSE COVID-19 SITUATION THREAD

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Daily's Place in Jacksonville is no longer available for Dynamite this month.

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Milwaukee & St. Louis dates for AEW also pushed back.


Sincerely, Captain Podcast

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NEVADA TO CONSIDER INDEFINITE BAN ON COMBAT SPORTS DUE TO CORONAVIRUS - https://www.f4wonline.com/ufc-news/neva ... rus-306591

LUCHA LIBRE AAA POSTPONES REY DE REYES 2020 - https://www.f4wonline.com/mexico/lucha- ... 020-306576

CMLL CANCELS EVENTS AMID CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK - https://www.f4wonline.com/mexico/cmll-c ... eak-306601

FLORIDA COUNTY MAY HAVE TO ‘PULL THE PLUG’ ON WRESTLEMANIA IF WWE DOESN’T - https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/flor ... 99t-306556

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Starting on Monday, the United Kingdom and Ireland are being added to the United States’ 30-day European travel ban. Americans in those countries will be allowed to come home and will be funneled through specific airports. That ban would be in place if WrestleMania were to still happen on April 5.

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In a free edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer and guest host Garrett Gonzales discuss the coronavirus outbreak, the best ways to find information, social distancing, how the virus affects the still-going worlds of pro wrestling and MMA, some listener questions, and more.

As always, please consult your personal doctor/physician for specific medical advice related to any condition.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/289 ... oronavirus

Detroit Pistons forward Christian Wood has tested positive for the coronavirus, a league source told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Wood, 24, is the third known player in the NBA to have a positive test for the virus, along with Utah Jazz players Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell.

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An unidentified XFL player has tested positive for coronavirus, the league confirmed to USA TODAY Sports on Saturday.

The league said in a statement that the player, who is a member of the Seattle Dragons, reported his symptoms to team medical staff on Tuesday and was immediately placed in quarantine, where he has remained in the days since.

The player received a test for COVID-19 "as soon as possible," according to the statement, and received the result of the test Friday.

According to the league, the unidentified player participated in Seattle's previous two games against the Houston Roughnecks and St. Louis BattleHawks but was asymptomatic at the time.

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Less than an hour from Lakeland, less than 90 minutes from Tampa.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/coronav ... story.html

A TSA worker at Orlando International Airport has tested positive for coronavirus, the agency said Saturday night.

[Shanahan]

Everything is done for months...maybe even a year. This virus isn't going anywhere.

[NewROHFan2020]

Everything is done for months...maybe even a year. This virus isn't going anywhere.

Appears like that will probably be the case

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https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/15/worl ... -live.html

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended Sunday that no gatherings with 50 people or more — including weddings, festivals, parades, concerts, sporting events or conferences — be held in the United States for the next eight weeks in one of the federal government’s most sweeping efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

The C.D.C. said that its recommendation, which would drastically change life in the United States for the next two months, does not apply to “the day to day operation of organizations such as schools, institutes of higher learning, or businesses” and added that it was not intended to supersede the advice of local health officials.

“This recommendation is made in an attempt to reduce introduction of the virus into new communities,” it said, “and to slow the spread of infection in communities already affected by the virus.”

And the C.D.C. urged people to take care with even small gatherings. “Events of any size should only be continued if they can be carried out with adherence to guidelines for protecting vulnerable populations, hand hygiene and social distancing,” its recommendation said. “When feasible, organizers could modify events to be virtual.”

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This morning I tested positive for Covid 19. I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus. Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing No panic.

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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti have ordered movie theaters in their respective cities to close in response to the coronavirus pandemic. It’s the first time in history that cinemas have shuttered en masse not due to weather concerns.

New York City also took dramatic steps on Sunday to curb the spread of the virus by closing restaurants, nightclubs, small theater houses and concert venues starting Tuesday at 9 a.m. Public schools will also be closed at least through April 20, affecting nearly one millions students. Restaurants are limited to only take-out and delivery orders as of March 17.

Los Angeles bars, nightclubs, gyms and entertainment venues will also be closed until March 31, unless extended. Garcetti said grocery stores and pharmacies will remain open. Los Angeles City does not include the smaller municipalities within Los Angeles County such as Santa Monica, Beverly Hill and Pasadena, so it appears those cities will not immediately be subject to the new policy.

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With movie theaters closing or reducing seating capacity due to coronavirus, Universal Pictures will make its movies available on home entertainment on the same day as the films’ global theatrical releases.

The initiative will kick off with DreamWorks Animation’s “Trolls World Tour,” which is scheduled to debut on April 10 in the U.S. The company will also make films that are currently in theaters available on-demand starting as early as Friday, March 20. These films include the horror movies “The Hunt” and “The Invisible Man,” as well as “Emma,” an adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel from Focus, Universal’s specialty label.

The films will be available for a 48-hour rental period at a suggested retail price of $19.99 in the U.S. and for roughly the same price in international markets. The announcement is a blow to movie theaters, which have long resisted any attempts to shorten the amount of time that movies are available exclusively on the big screen.

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stringer bell damn bro..

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"In coordination with local partners and government officials, WrestleMania and all related events in Tampa Bay will not take place. However, WrestleMania will still stream live on Sunday, April 5 at 7 pm ET on WWE Network and be available on pay-per-view. Only essential personnel will be on the closed set at WWE’s training facility in Orlando, Florida to produce WrestleMania."

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June 7th? People are living in a fantasy world. Like i've been saying for almost 2 weeks....Everything (sports,wrestling,concerts,etc) is done. The virus has spread to every state. It has spread in communities for weeks now. We should of shut everything down last month. We are way behind. It is only gonna get worse in weeks ahead. See whats happening in Italy? See what is about to happen in Spain this week...we are 7 to 10 days away from that. In the next 2-3 weeks the whole country will be on lockdown/curfew.

Sports League will cancel seasons soon. There wont be a MLB season. NBA/NHL wont resume. UFC/Boxing/Wrestling are done. The virus will slow in summer & government will make the mistake of thinking its contained but it will roar back in fall and everything will be locked down again. Vaccine is 12 to 18 months away....until then its gonna suck.

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https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/ ... -statement

"In coordination with local partners and government officials, WrestleMania and all related events in Tampa Bay will not take place. However, WrestleMania will still stream live on Sunday, April 5 at 7 pm ET on WWE Network and be available on pay-per-view. Only essential personnel will be on the closed set at WWE’s training facility in Orlando, Florida to produce WrestleMania."

FUCK WWE

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BREAKING from @AFPTokyo: Japan Olympic Committee deputy head has coronavirus.

Never booking a Marriott or spending a tourist penny in Tampa.

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[Mike0284]

https://www.rohwrestling.com/news/roh-c ... -31st-2020

Dear ROH Family,



Pursuant to the latest updates regarding Covid-19, known as the Coronavirus, and in strong consideration of the government’s mandate limiting large gatherings for the next 8 weeks, we are CANCELLING all ROH LIVE events through May 31st, 2020. We appreciate your understanding through these difficult times as we come together as a planet to do our part in slowing and helping stop the spread of this virus. We encourage all fans to avoid large crowds, practice social distancing, and adhere to the continuously updated guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Tickets purchased for all events will be refunded at the earliest possibility. In most cases, refunds should appear within 3-7 business days, but please allow for potential delays due to volume at our ticketing partners and possible delays in processing at various banks. As the pandemic progresses, ROH will continue to provide timely updates related to live touring plans.



For existing HonorClub members, we thank you for your loyalty and we know you subscribed so you can watch ROH events LIVE as they happen. Don’t worry, we got you covered! Starting April 1st, we will extend your current term automatically by a period of 90 days to cover the months of March, April, and May! Please continue to enjoy all of the existing VOD content, new VOD content from our historical library that will be added very soon, and of course the discounts on your favorite ROH merchandise at ROHProShop.com.



The entire Ring of Honor staff, wrestlers, and partners remain committed to providing daily and weekly content on all platforms. Please stay tuned to all ROH digital channels and ROHWrestling.com to keep up with the “Best Professional Wrestling on the Planet.”

[monster mafia]

That means no Supercard of Honor, the Pure Championship tournament, Battlestarr, Quest for the Gold, and the 2020 ROH/NJPW War of the Worlds tour.

So sad, a lot of good and important shows for Marty and the boys...

[Montana]

Damn... that's 11 shows.... but not surprised. Better than waiting for a few weeks ahead of time.

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5:46pm update. Thanks to Marriott Westshore for agreeing to honor the Force Majeure clause and not holding either our guests or WC responsible for the liquidated damages. The Emergency Declaration by Gov DeSantis to cancel events over the next 30 days was a major factor.

We'd also like to thank the NY Yankees and Steinbrenner Field for agreeing today to return our rental payment, in full, due to circumstances. They are an outstanding organization and if we are able to return to Tampa in the future, they will be our first phone call.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/289 ... oronavirus

Kevin Durant is among the four Brooklyn Nets players to test positive for coronavirus, he told The Athletic on Tuesday.

"Everyone be careful, take care of yourself and quarantine," Durant told The Athletic, adding that he is feeling fine and not showing any symptoms. "We're going to get through this."

The Nets did not identify any players and said Tuesday that of the four players, only one is exhibiting symptoms. All four are isolated and are undergoing medical care from team physicians, the team said in a statement.

Sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that the player experiencing symptoms woke up Tuesday with some aches.

Sources told Wojnarowski that the Nets had players tested by a private company, for which the team paid out of pocket, after they had returned from San Francisco. The test results came back Tuesday.

The four players join Utah Jazz stars Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell and the Pistons' Christian Wood as NBA players known to have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.

The Nets did not play the Jazz or the Pistons over the last two weeks of their season.

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This f’n sucks. It’s not just these wrestling shows. This effects everything and people are losing jobs or worrying about them.