Jeff Jarrett analyzes business differences between WWE and NJPW
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 7:36 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026

WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett discussed the contrasting business approaches of WWE and New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) on his podcast, following NJPW's recent sale to TV Asahi and Ameba. Jarrett highlighted that NJPW is primarily driven by live events, while WWE focuses on revenue from media rights. He speculated that the low sale price of $30 million for NJPW indicated ongoing challenges in its live event business post-COVID-19. The discussion raised questions about NJPW's financial future and its ability to generate substantial revenue through its streaming service, New Japan World.
- •Jeff Jarrett discussed WWE's and NJPW's differing business strategies.
- •NJPW was recently sold to TV Asahi and Ameba.
- •Jarrett speculated on NJPW's challenges recovering from COVID-19.
- •The low sale price raises concerns about NJPW's financial health.
- •Jarrett emphasized NJPW's reliance on live event income.
- 7:36 PMWrestling Inc — WWE HOFer Jeff Jarrett Discusses Business Differences Between WWE And NJPW
"WWE HOFer and AEW performer Jeff Jarrett discusses the business differences between WWE and NJPW while talking about NJPW being sold to TV Asahi and Ameba
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
WWE•Sep 25, 2026, 10:58 PMWWE SmackDown Results 9/25 - US Championship Steel Cage Match, MITB Qualifiers & More
WWE•Sep 25, 2026, 10:39 PMTNA Impact Viewership & Ratings Report: 9/17/2026
WWE•Sep 25, 2026, 10:30 PMWWE Smackdown episode tonight in Indianapolis features Money in the Bank qualifying
WWE•Sep 25, 2026, 9:46 PMDrew McIntyre Shares Training Video Amid Lengthy WWE Absence
WWE•Sep 25, 2026, 9:19 PMAEW All Out 2026 predictions: 6 big questions as AEW and WWE go head-to-head in the Chicago area
WWE•Sep 25, 2026, 9:05 PMNew Ari Emanuel Memoir Details Vince McMahon's WWE Departures Following WSJ Stories
