why is it every non-E wrestler is compelled to hit the E?

[Sghost597]

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Have you watched WWE? It's much safer than Japan.

 

[ADK]

Most likely that's what you grew up watching and made you want to be a wrestler. At least for me

 

[Vinny Lupton]

Money

 

[The Prince of All Saiyans]

It's the money, and the WWE schedule is actually easier than being a top guy in Japan

is it?

 

[Breh Obama]

It's simple...one word...

Spoiler

America

 

[LastManStanding]

Because making "bank" in Japan is still peanuts compared to making even lower, mid-card money in WWE. Plus the whole, not having to live in Japan 9-10 months out of the year thing.

(not a knock at Japan, but most wrestlers do not live there other than when working there)

 

[Playaz Eyez]

Either Jericho or Omega said this on Jericho's last podcast...can't remember who. Basically in Japan you work less dates, I can't remember how many less, but still around 200, but because of the strong style and the expectations of the fans, the matches are much more physically grueling. WWE you are traveling more but the house show matches don't take as much toll on your body.

Oh ok, I kinda see what you're saying here, but I still don't see how being on the road 300+ days a year in the WWE is easier than Japan. It's not like you're wrestling death matches every time you're out there plus, it's still half to less than half of the WWE dates

 

[JamalfromtheDot]

Money and fame.

 

[JamalfromtheDot]

Have you watched WWE? It's much safer than Japan.

on a match to match basis obviously, but they're wrestling way more than NJPW wrestlers.

 

[TheAlbionist]

Average wrestler in WWE makes more than average wrestler on the circuit, even in Japan, WWE has a top ceiling of cash and exposure way above anywhere else legitimately even a platform to get into Hollywood.

No other promotion in the world can compete tbh... every wrestler wants a run in the E, because if handled correctly it can make you for life.. no other wrestling company in the world can offer that.

 

[Scottie Drippin]

It's the money, and the WWE schedule is actually easier than being a top guy in Japan

Super false. The schedule in Japan is much lighter than it is in the US. Japan has a touring schedule with breaks after big shows, and the major stars often get to miss an entire tour.

This is why the WWE had to pay Albert so much when he came back. They had to pay him like a main eventer to make the insane WWE touring schedule worthwhile for him.

I'm sure AJ's getting paid dumb racks for the same reason.

 

[Buggsy Mogues]

Super false. The schedule in Japan is much lighter than it is in the US. Japan has a touring schedule with breaks after big shows, and the major stars often get to miss an entire tour.

This is why the WWE had to pay Albert so much when he came back. They had to pay him like a main eventer to make the insane WWE touring schedule worthwhile for him.

I'm sure AJ's getting paid dumb racks for the same reason.

I'm just quoting what Jericho/Omega said, you know, actual wrestlers who have done the schedule and know what the fukk they are talking about.

 

[The Prince of All Saiyans]

Super false. The schedule in Japan is much lighter than it is in the US. Japan has a touring schedule with breaks after big shows, and the major stars often get to miss an entire tour.

This is why the WWE had to pay Albert so much when he came back. They had to pay him like a main eventer to make the insane WWE touring schedule worthwhile for him.

I'm sure AJ's getting paid dumb racks for the same reason.

speaking of prince albert


where was he when itcame to Japan? card wise I mean

 

[boriquaking]

this is acting not competition.
Lets be honest, WWE money is the best, plain and simple

The chance to prove themselves as a draw.

I dont think a talent like AJ goes to the E for just the money, i think he wants to show he can work anywhere.

I didnt mean athletically

 

[jerniebert]

The WWE basically has a monopoly on wrestling.