It has never been easier to watch professional wrestling, thanks to promotions like WWE, AEW, NJPW, and multiple others having massive TV deals, their own streaming services (or hubs like the WWE Network on Peacock), and very active social media channels that are constantly posting clips, interviews, and even full matches. But, with so much wrestling out there in the wild (and so many world champions), it can sometimes be hard to make sense of it all, especially if you’re just getting into watching wrestling.
To help make sense of the madness, we have put together a quick yet comprehensive guide of pretty much everything you need to know about professional wrestling, including the major promotions, their biggest moments and champions, how to watch all the biggest shows, and, finally, a brief glossary of wrestling terms that’ll make you sound like a seasoned and well-versed smart mark.
