15 Biggest Differences Between WWE And Japanese Wrestling

14. An Elevated Entrance Ramp Directly Connected To The Ring

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1CyGiX1TtQ The entrance ramp in WWE is seldom made a part of the match, unless there€™s a no count-out rule or unless it€™s a hardcore brawl. Superstars in WWE seldom actually go onto the ramp to perform a maneuver during a match; at the most they€™ll do something around the ring, and sometimes into the crowd close to the ring. In Japan, some promotions have built a very different arena setup. Instead of a flat entrance ramp that leads to a ring that requires stairs to get into, the ramp itself is elevated and connected directly to the ring. Wrestlers simply walk down the ramp and between the ropes to get into the ring. This different setup allows for spots and sequences that aren€™t likely to be seen elsewhere. Wrestlers have another elevated position from which to perform moves on and off of. For example, a wrestler can Irish Whip their opponent while standing on the ramp, and perform a maneuver onto the ramp, like a Back Body Drop. It might seem like a small detail at first, but in the grand scheme of things, this can make a big difference in the quality of matches.