New Japan Pro Wrestling issued a statement on Monday, asking fans not to approach any of their talent outside of designated fan events.
You can check out the official statement below:
Regarding contact with wrestlers outside events
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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New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) has recently issued a statement urging fans to refrain from approaching their talent outside of designated fan events. The organization expressed their concerns regarding the personal time and regular business disruptions caused by fans waiting for wrestlers at venues and hotels, pressuring for autographs and pictures, and engaging in other intrusive behaviors.
NJPW emphasized that waiting for wrestlers and pressuring them for autographs and photographs not only puts a strain on their personal time but also disrupts regular business for other guests and staff members. The organization wants fans to understand that such actions can be considered overtly aggressive or even stalking, which may lead to involvement of local law enforcement.
To ensure a respectful and comfortable environment for both wrestlers and fans, NJPW kindly asks fans to refrain from waiting at Dojos, venues, hotels, and places of transit (such as airports) for wrestlers. Additionally, photography and video taken without consent, approaching wrestlers outside of designated meet and greet events, directly bringing gifts and fan mail to wrestlers, and gathering in large numbers around venues are also discouraged.
NJPW and its wrestlers greatly appreciate the support of their fans and request their cooperation in respecting personal space as well as local residents and institutions. By adhering to these guidelines, fans can contribute to maintaining a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
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In conclusion, NJPW’s recent statement serves as a reminder for fans to respect the personal space and boundaries of their favorite wrestlers. By refraining from intrusive behaviors outside of designated fan events, fans can contribute to a more enjoyable experience for both themselves and the wrestlers.