Coronavirus Updates: Tampa Bay, WWE TV & MSG Update, AEW & Marko Stunt, AAA, & Indies

Mar 18, 2020

Tampa City and Raymond James Stadium Officials Release Statement Regarding WrestleMania 36

Tampa Bay officials recently released an official statement regarding WrestleMania 36’s change in venue and how people can request refunds for their tickets.

-Ticketmaster.com will be issuing refunds within the next 30 days.

-If you purchased tickets at the box office in Tampa, you can receive a refund when that box office officially opens for business again.

-If you purchased from anywhere else, you should contact that third-party directly,

The Tampa Bay Local Organizing Committee issued the following statement:

“Our community has waited 36 years to host WrestleMania and while we are saddened that this unforeseen situation has led us to today’s announcement, this is totally the right call for the security and safety of everyone involved. A huge thank you to all our local leaders and our friends at WWE, as we collectively worked through the unprecedented fluidity of the last few weeks. The Tampa Bay-WWE partnership has never been stronger.”

WrestleMania 36’s original host venue, Raymond James Stadium, also released on official statement on Twitter regarding ticket refunds.

"Refunds for all WrestleMania Week events are available at all original points of purchase. If you purchased your tickets through Ticketmaster, you will automatically be refunded in the next 30 days.

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— RaymondJames Stadium (@RJStadium) March 17, 2020

WWE’s Current Television Plans, MSG Event Status Update, New Health Rules for Performance Center

WWE reportedly is currently planning to use the same television format done this past week for RAW and SmackDown tapings for the foreseeable future, according to the Wrestling Observer. Dave Meltzer also reported that there have been recent talks within the company about holding a multiple taping session at some point in the near future.

As noted before, WWE’s planned house show event on March 22nd at Madison Square Garden has been cancelled due to a recent ban on events by the New York State government. PWInsider’s Mike Johnson reported that prior to the ban’s announcement, WWE had locked in a June 27th return date to the venue and it is likely the company will announced that date as the rescheduled date for their March 22nd show.

Pro Wrestling Sheet’s Ryan Satin reported that WWE officials recently enacted new health safety measures at the Performance Center with all talent, crew, and other staff now required to pass a medical screening before being given permission to enter the facilities.

WWE’s house show event on March 21st in Alexandria, Louisiana has been cancelled.

Current Status of AEW’s March 18th Dynamite Show, Marko Stunt Currently Feeling Ill

All Elite Wrestling will still be holding tonight’s episode of Dynamite at Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida.

Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp reported that despite a recent official tweet from the City of Jacksonville banning public events, AEW’s television taping for tonight’s Dynamite will still go ahead as originally planned. Sapp reported that the city gave its approval to AEW to hold tonight’s show at the venue after being informed it was to be a closed door event with no fans allowed.

Marko Stunt announced on Twitter that he will be unable to attend tonight’s tapings due to him currently feeling ill.

So, I originally wasn’t going to say anything, because everything is nuts right now, and I don’t want to alarm anyone.
After talking to my boss’ and lots of contemplation, I decided to stay home this week due to being under the weather. I’m ok though! No need to worry

— Mr. Fun Size (@realmarkostunt) March 17, 2020

Lucha Libre AAA Postpones Entire Nacemos Para Luchar Tour

Lucha Libre AAA announced that their entire upcoming Nacemos Para Luchar tour has been postponed due to recent recommendations from the World Health Organization and Mexican government.

Official press release:

In Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, we have closely followed the updates relating to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), its impact on a national and international level, the recommendations from the World Health Organization and from local and federal government.

Due to this, we have made the decision to postpone the shows from the “Nacemos Para Luchar” tour. Such a measure will take into effect starting today and until a new notice.

The fans who acquired tickets for the March 28 show can keep their tickets and they will be valid for the new date that will be announced later. For more information, contact “Boletomovil.”

We invite you to follow the official Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide social media accounts for more announcements and updates.

We appreciate the understanding from our fans.

Comunicado Oficial Gira #NacemosParaLuchar 🙌🏼 pic.twitter.com/aghElNkIgw

— Lucha Libre AAA (@luchalibreaaa) March 17, 2020

English translation via Fightful.com.

More Indie Events Impacted by Coronavirus

The following indie events have been canceled or impacted by the coronavirus:

Limitless Wrestling announced that their Cause For Alarm event on March 21st in Yarmouth, Maine has been cancelled on recommendation from the Maine state government.
Destiny Wrestling announced that their Bad Intentions event on March 22nd has been cancelled. Several talent from WWE’s NXT UK brand had been advertised to appear at this event.
Inside the Ropes podcast announced that their Q&A shows featuring Kenny Omega on April 17th in Glasgow, Scotland and April 19th in London, England have been cancelled. It was also announced that their Q&A show featuring Trish Stratus on April 20th in London also has been cancelled.
All Japan Pro Wrestling announced that their March 29th event in Odawara, Japan has been cancelled on recommendation from related parties.
CHIKARA announced that their Cibernetico 2020 event on March 28th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has been postponed until a later date to be announced in the future. The company also announced all those who do not request a refund can use the same tickets at their next event.
Black Label Pro Wrestling announced that they will be holding an event called Empty House on March 28th to help indie wrestlers affected by the coronavirus. This event will be closed to the public and will air live on IndependentWrestling.TV.