AEW Dark Elevation & 7 Other Wrestling Shows To Watch Via YouTube
Traditionally, if fans want to watch a weekly wrestling show they will need to do so via network television. If that isn't the case, then it is typically a subscription service such as FITE TV that is required. However, with the rise of YouTube, there are certain promotions now airing their content via that option.
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This is brilliant as YouTube is extremely accessible for people and this provides even more shows to people from around the world. This is particularly key for independent shows, as they can access a global audience instead. As things progress, more promotions will likely tap into this, but there's already a great amount of wrestling shows fans can enjoy on YouTube.
8 AEW Dark: Elevation
AEW Dark: Elevation is available for everybody to enjoy on YouTube each week, and it has proven to be a popular show with fans. This now gets taped at Universal Studios with blocks of episodes being filmed in one go, and the focus here is on the wrestling.
It will feature a lot of different matches, as well as different wrestlers getting a chance to shine on commentary. This is slightly less story-driven than Dynamite or Rampage, but it showcases the depth of roster that AEW has, with the quality of wrestling always being high.
7 AEW Dark
AEW doesn't just offer one show online for free, but it has two. That's because before they created Dark: Elevation, there was AEW Dark. This was the original show where the company gave younger talent the chance to shine while giving reps to those who weren't featuring on Dynamite.
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The show still remains on YouTube each week and features a great number of wrestling matches. This one typically has slightly bigger names than Elevation, with top-tier stars from the roster occasionally appearing as well.
6 Reality Of Wrestling
Reality Of Wrestling is another show that is available to watch on YouTube, with this being the independent promotion that is run by Booker T. The WWE Hall Of Famer is very hands-on with his company, and he does make occasional appearances.
But the focus is firmly on the in-ring talent, with Booker T focusing on bringing out the best of the best. He pushes young talent to express themselves inside of the ring, and that is exactly what people get to see on YouTube.
5 Diana Wrestling
When it comes to content from Japan, the focus is often on New Japan Pro Wrestling or Stardom. However, Diana Wrestling is another excellent promotion, and it deserves a lot more attention, which fans could provide via YouTube.
Shows are shared on the social media service for free when they are done, featuring some fantastic work. This is an all-women's promotion and considering the rise in women's wrestling around the world, it's a promotion worth checking.
4 Championship Wrestling From Memphis
Championship Wrestling From Memphis is a terrific promotion that consistently provides great shows for audiences to enjoy. It's a different type of product that is a little more old-school and traditional, but it is easy to watch and enjoyable to engage with.
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The promotion brings in great names and has a lot of terrific talent competing regularly. The fans are dedicated and they often bring a great atmosphere as well, which helps to make the events even more fun to watch.
3 CMLL
CMLL is one of the most prestigious wrestling promotions in the world, and it is also the home to some of the most talented athletes around. The fact that CMLL uploads shows so regularly is a real bonus to anybody that is wanting to see good quality wrestling on a regular basis.
CMLL brings together some unbelievable high-flying talents and masked luchadors, all of which combine to create an excellent show overall. The match quality is always high for CMLL and people won't be disappointed if they check it out.
2 MLW Fusion
MLW is one of the most exciting promotions around right now, producing high-quality wrestling on a regular basis. Many of the top wrestlers in the world are working with MLW, while people such as MJF have been able to come through the ranks there.
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Shows are uploaded to YouTube for fans to enjoy, which might give audiences a glimpse at who the future stars of the industry will be. MLW has a great eye for talent and anybody who makes it onto that roster has something to offer.
1 Impact Wrestling
Arguably the biggest and most well-known promotion that is available to watch on YouTube is Impact Wrestling. The company which was once the biggest competitor to WWE has often gone through some struggles, especially when it comes to nailing down a reliable network programming slot.
Nowadays, fans can watch the product via YouTube. Unlike the rest of the options, this isn't free. There is a membership fee involved with this to get Impact and other benefits, but it is in a convenient place that a lot of people use, which is a good thing.
