10 Reasons To Stick With NJPW After Wrestle Kingdom 12

10. It Has Never Been So Accessible

NJPW's perceived lack of accessibility is regularly held up as a barrier to entry, but while this was certainly a valid argument a couple of years ago, it no longer applies.

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Watching the sport's hottest promotion has never been so easy. Their streaming service, NJPW World, comes with a straightforward sign-up process, and at approximately $8.82/£6.52 a month, it's cheaper than the WWE Network. The English language integration isn't perfect, but it's coherent enough to allow easy navigation of the site.

Worried about Japanese commentary? No problem, the underrated Kevin Kelly/Don Callis team now call every major event, and both know what they're talking about.

The promotion launched a full English website last year, hosting everything you need to know about upcoming shows, past events, and all the latest headlines. It came to life at the start of NJPW's American expansion in summer 2017, and fast became an invaluable resource.

If you're a US viewer, AXS TV produce a regular show featuring all the biggest New Japan matches, though they're usually a couple of weeks behind. Still, they're set to broadcast each of Wrestle Kingdom 12's most important bouts over the next few weeks, starting on January 6th.

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