Exclusive News On NJPW Talks For US Streaming Deal

New Japan Pro Wrestling recently had talks with Pluto TV about airing on their streaming platform, Wrestling Inc. has learned.

Pluto TV is a free app available to stream on Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Roku and other devices. This week, Pluto TV launched a pro wrestling channel featuring content from independent promotions like Beyond Wrestling, Women's Wrestling Revolution and DEFY Wrestling.

If a deal between Pluto TV and NJPW has been reached, it would be a big acquisition for the streaming service. The deals on Pluto TV's pro wrestling channel has thus far been with independent promotions for a revenue split with no rights fees. The CPMs are reportedly similar to those provided by YouTube.

While the deal would not be lucrative, it would provide a way for fans in the U.S. to watch NJPW programming. NJPW has not been able to secure a television deal in the U.S. since AXS TV stopped airing their programming in 2019. NJPW had been airing on AXS TV since January of 2015.

A promo during WrestleKingdom in January confirming that NJPW would be returning to television in the U.S. soon.

Stay tuned for updates.