New Japan Pro-Wrestling asks fans to respect the personal space of wrestlers.
NJPW shared a statement in which they requested fans to respect the personal space of wrestlers outside of designated events. They also asked fans to respect the operations of local businesses around NJPW shows.
The announcement, courtesy of NJPW’s official website, is as follows:
“Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
On principle, we ask fans to refrain from contact with NJPW wrestlers outside of officially designated fan meeting events. This includes waiting for wrestlers on entrance and exits from venues.
Please bear in mind that around venues and hotels where wrestlers are staying, waiting for wrestlers and pressuring for autographs and pictures puts a strain on personal time as well as disrupts regular business for other guests and staff.
Please understand that in future actions deemed to be overtly aggressive or be construed as stalking will be discussed with local law enforcement and dealt with appropriately.
We kindly ask fans to refrain from the following:
Waiting at Dojos, venues, hotels and places of transit (airports etc) for wrestlers as well as photography and video taken without consent.
Approaching wrestlers and requesting photographs and autographs outside of designated meet and greet events.
Directly bringing gifts and fan mail to wrestlers.
Gathering in large numbers around venues for wrestlers.
NJPW and its wrestlers deeply appreciate the support of our great fans and ask for your co-operation in respecting personal space as well as local residents and institutions.”
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