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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/ |
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]
- ^ "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).
- ^ 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.