Wrestle Universe (レッスルユニバース, Ressuru Yunibāsu), formerly known as DDT Universe (DDTユニバース, DDT Yunibāsu),[1] is a subscription-based video streaming service owned by CyberAgent's subsidiary CyberFight. On October 24, 2016, DDT Owner Sanshiro Takagi came down to the ring prior to that day's event and announced that DDT would be debuting their own video-on-demand service, called DDT Universe, in January 2017.[2][3] Some major DDT events air live on the service, which also features matches from the promotion's archives, dating back to 2004, as well as matches from DDT's affiliate and sister promotions DNA (DDT New Attitude), Pro-Wrestling Basara, Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling, Union Pro Wrestling and Ganbare Pro-Wrestling.[4][5] As well as full shows and matches, the promotion also features documentaries showcasing the lives of wrestlers outside the ring.[6] On January 30, 2020, DDT Universe began airing content from sister company Pro Wrestling Noah.[7][8] On May 12, DDT Universe was rebranded as Wrestle Universe to reflect that the service offers content from different promotions.[9]
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| Broadcast area | Worldwide |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Japanese English |
| Picture format | 720p HD |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | CyberFight (CyberAgent) |
| History | |
| Launched | January 23, 2017 |
| Former names | DDT Universe (2017–2020) |
| Links | |
| Website | https://www.wrestle-universe.com/ |
History
editOn January 23, 2017, DDT Pro-Wrestling announced their own subscription video on-demand named DDT Universe, which companies under the DDT's umbrella being featured as well.[4][10] On September, DDT Pro-Wrestling became a subsidiary of CyberAgent, who, on January 29, 2020, proceeded to purchase Pro Wrestling Noah.[11]
On May 13, 2020, now with DDT Pro-Wrestling and Pro Wrestling Noah were purchased by the same company, DDT Universe was renamed as Wrestle Universe.[12] On September 1, DDT Pro-Wrestling and Pro Wrestling Noah merged to form CyberFight, with Akito and Naomichi Marufuji being appointed as Executive Vice Presidents of the newly formed company.[13]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "DDT Pro Wrestling Rebrands Streaming Service To Wrestle Universe". Fightful.
- ^ Angelita, Dark (26 October 2016). "DDT: La empresa contará con servicio en línea para la transmisión de sus funciones a todo el mundo". Super Luchas (in Spanish).
- ^ "DDT独自の動画配信サービス「DDT UNIVERSE」開設！ 2017年1月スタート！". ddtpro.com (in Japanese).
- ^ a b Rose, Brian (23 January 2017). "DDT Universe: What you need to know about the new streaming service". F4wonline. Wrestling Observer Newslleter.
- ^ "10 Reasons to Join in the Weird Fun of DDT Universe". Paste. January 27, 2017. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
- ^ "DDT Universe Hub – All You Need to Know". 22 January 2017.
- ^ Harris, Jeffrey (January 29, 2020). "DDT Pro Parent Company CyberAgent Purchases Pro-Wrestling Noah". 411Mania. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
- ^ "DDT ProWrestling".
- ^ "DDT UNIVERSE to be rebranded to WRESTLE UNIVERSE with the expansion of its services!". ddtpro.com.
- ^ DDT独自の動画配信サービス生中継一発目は赤井沙希のつり天井固め！. battle-news.com (in Japanese). January 23, 2017. Archived from the original on February 26, 2024. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ プロレス団体が次々サイバーエージェント入り、新日に挑戦状. Nikkei x Trend (in Japanese). March 4, 2020. Archived from the original on April 28, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Joseph (May 13, 2020). "DDT Universe Officially Renamed as Wrestle Universe". 411Mania. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ Pollock, John (July 27, 2020). "DDT and Pro Wrestling NOAH merge to form CyberFight". Post Wrestling. Retrieved October 17, 2024.