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How much is New Japan Pro Wrestling worth?
New Japan Pro-Wrestling
| NJPW logo used since 1972 | |
|---|---|
| NJPW headquarters in Shinagawa, Tokyo in 2017 | |
| Revenue | ¥5.4 billion (2019) |
| Owners | Bushiroad (majority owner – 85\%) TV Asahi (minority owner – 10\%) Amuse, Inc. (minority owner – 5\%) |
| Number of employees | 83 (2019) |
Is Japan Pro Wrestling real?
Puroresu (プロレス) is the predominant style of professional wrestling that has developed in Japan. Growing out of origins in the traditional US style of wrestling, it has become an entity in itself. Japanese pro wrestling is distinct in its psychology and presentation of the sport.
Is All Japan Pro Wrestling still around?
With established stars Mutoh, Kojima, Funaki and Minoru Suzuki anchoring the promotion, the younger wrestlers were given time to grow and by 2010 were set to help lead All Japan. While still without a great TV deal, All Japan has operated consistently since 1972, making it the second-longest running promotion in Japan.
Is New Japan World Free?
New Japan was recently discussed on an episode of the Japanese TV show Ametok, and the matches shown on the program are now free to watch (for a limited time) on the NJPW World streaming service.
Is New Japan Pro-Wrestling leaving AXS TV?
An AXS TV spokesperson confirmed to Newsweek that NJPW is no longer airing on the network. Tapings of New Japan Pro-Wrestling started broadcasting on AXS TV in January 2015. Episodes of the promotion would air in the United States months after they happened in Japan.
When will the World Pro Wrestling show return to TV Asahi?
The World Pro Wrestling show is scheduled to return to TV Asahi on Friday nights beginning in April, which is of major significance for New Japan.
Will New Japan Pro Wrestling return to action?
Meij connected with Sports Illustrated to address the state of New Japan Pro Wrestling, including a potential return to action, the upcoming Wrestle Dynasty show at Madison Square Garden, and the potential of a working agreement with All Elite Wrestling.
Is WWE planning to establish a presence in Japan?
WWE made headlines recently in Japan, announcing that NJPW legend Jushin Thunder Liger will be part of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2020. Rumors also resurfaced that WWE is planning establishing a presence in Japan, possibly by partnering with All Japan Pro Wrestling.