Following big announcements that New Japan Pro Wrestling would be on American television (AXS TV) and pay-per-view, NJPW has now announced their own over-the-top distribution network similar to WWE Network. The service is called New Japan World and will cost $8.50 USD and will feature all the promotions live events beginning this month. Events featured will include Wrestle Kingdom 9 and the G1 Climax Tourney.
Wrestling Observer believes NJPW is getting closer to ending it’s relationship with their current television distributor Samurai! TV. At a press conference early Monday, NJPW announced that the Korakuen Hall shows, which previously aired Samurai! will now air on their own service (New Japan World).
NJPW owner Takaaki Kidani has expressed his desire to compete with WWE and said that currently NJPW is the number 2 company as it pertains to business, but number 1 in the ring. They plan to pass WWE and are making moves into American homes, NJPW hopes to earn 100,ooo subscribers for the first year for their service New Japan World. As of now the entire site is in Japanese with apparently no option for a translation. However, some American fans have already ordered the service.
Source: WrestlingINC.com
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