The state of Florida has lifted the ban pro wrestling shows in Florida, listing the wrestling business as an “essential” part of our economy. Having said that, WWE will continue to produce weekly television shows. However, it appears as though both ROH and MLW will not be taking a step back.
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Ring of Honor’s own Joe Koff spoke about Ring of Honor, saying their saftey is the most important thing to them and nothing was going to change their approach, in spite of what the WWE may be doing. MLW’s Court Bauer also said he would not allow his roster to be at risk.
John Pollock of POST Wrestling had this to say in regards to Court Bauer and Joe Koff.
The following statement was provided to @POSTwrestling from Joe Koff regarding ROH's stance on the potential of running cards in Florida following the additional allowances for 'essential businesses' pic.twitter.com/oWZQMFHtYg
— John Pollock (@iamjohnpollock) April 14, 2020
We also received a response @POSTwrestling from Court Bauer of MLW regarding the subject of running any shows in Florida during the pandemic pic.twitter.com/rtIT9MpwvE
— John Pollock (@iamjohnpollock) April 14, 2020
