NJPW (New Japan Pro-Wrestling)
Japan's most influential promotion, home of the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship and Wrestle Kingdom.
CATEGORY HUB
International Wrestling: NJPW, TNA & Beyond
Pro wrestling is global. Beyond WWE and AEW, fans follow Japan's New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), TNA, Ring of Honor, Stardom and a thriving independent scene. This hub keeps an eye on the storylines that matter outside the US and helps new fans understand who is who.
Promotions We Cover
TNA Wrestling
Long-running North American promotion with a strong X-Division, Knockouts roster and Bound for Glory PPV.
Ring of Honor (ROH)
Former indie powerhouse now part of the AEW family, with weekly programming and PPV cards.
Stardom & Joshi
The leading women's promotion in Japan, with a global following and crossover storylines.
CMLL & AAA
Mexico's biggest lucha libre promotions, with a constant feed of crossover stars worldwide.
UK & European Indies
From Revolution Pro Wrestling to PROGRESS and beyond, the European indie scene shapes future global stars.
Why International Wrestling Matters
A huge share of WWE and AEW's current top stars cut their teeth on the international scene. From Kenny Omega's NJPW run to Jon Moxley's deep IWGP main-event resume, the lines between "American" and "international" wrestling are gone. Following both gives you the full picture.
Star Pipelines
The biggest names regularly come through NJPW, ROH, indies and lucha promotions before the major US shows.
Different Style
Strong-style, lucha libre and joshi each bring distinct in-ring storytelling worth experiencing.
Massive Events
Wrestle Kingdom, Bound for Glory and major UK indie supercards are highlights of the wrestling year.
Featured Articles
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom Guide
Everything you need to know about NJPW's biggest event of the year.
Best Wrestling PPVs of All Time
The most legendary PPV cards across WWE, AEW, NJPW and more.
How to Watch Wrestling Online
The platforms and viewing tips fans use to follow international wrestling in 2026.