10 Wrestling Pay-Per-Views That Tried Something... Different

10. NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 14

Since 1992, the Tokyo Dome in... well, Tokyo... has hosted a New Japan Pro Wrestling supercard on the 4th January. Since 2007, these events have been known as "Wrestle Kingdom" and now that word (if it's even a word) is synonymous with great wrestling, high-profile matches, and historic moments.

In 2020, New Japan took the big decision to end this long-standing formula and extend WrestleKingdom over two nights. Whilst they didn't ditch the 4th of January, they were still messing with a tradition that was hardwired into the DNA of pro wrestling.

Thankfully, the show was a huge success. Not only did New Japan repeat the formula for their next Wrestle Kingdom, but WWE also pinched the idea for WrestleMania 36. It's unclear whether or not the Mania would have been over two nights had it not been for the pandemic, but the fact that WrestleMania 37 also took place over two nights is very telling.

The first major wrestling show to go over two nights has already had a profound effect on the wrestling landscape. Here's to Wrestle Kingdom 30, which will probably take place over an entire month.