The common query of English-speaking wrestling fans who want to get into more puroresu or Japanese pro-wrestling is ‘Where can I watch?’ In this era, most Japanese promotions broadcast their shows online via streaming. This way, it makes them more accessible not only to locals but also to foreign fans. If you are looking to expand your knowledge and get into more Japanese wrestling, the internet is the place to go. We will provide you with a small guide on the Japanese wrestling streaming platforms where you can watch more Puroresu or Joshi content on-demand via subscription-based services, along with other helpful details in this article.
Wrestle Universe
Available Promotions: NOAH, DDT, TJPW, Marigold, Sendai Girls, Marvelous, GanPro, Michinoku Pro, Basara, Pro-Wrestling Uptown, REAL ZERO1
Subscription Price: ¥1,298 ($9, £6)
Availability: Worldwide
Payment Method: Credit card, PayPal
It’s difficult to argue when we say that Wrestle Universe is the most ‘bang for your buck’ you can get in terms of Japanese wrestling streaming platforms.
Owned by CyberFight Inc., this video streaming service is currently the home of 11 Japanese wrestling promotions. Bannered on the platform are the CyberFight promotions: Dramatic Dream Team Pro-Wrestling (DDT), Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling (TJPW), and Pro-Wrestling NOAH.
Besides live and taped shows, promotions on Wrestle Universe can also offer pay-per-views. PPVs are shows that users must purchase to watch, independent of the monthly subscription fee.
During ‘big shows’, some of the promotions also hire English commentators to engage with the English-speaking fans.
Here you can watch WWE and AEW talent crossover to NOAH, DDT, TJPW, and Marigold. Also, while their library doesn’t go deep into most of the promotions’ histories, it’s still quite extensive. Plus, they also have additional content to boot, such as ‘Universe Cast,’ where wrestlers from each of the promotions can do their own livestreams.
To make it more convenient, Wrestle Universe also has its official mobile app available on iOS and Android.
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