• Athlete-focused training wear (compression, hoodies, shorts, warm-up jackets).
• Creates consistent, professional image for wrestlers at events + walkouts.
• Fan-accessible versions drive steady sales (Amazon + arena stores).

• Global Prestige: BAPE is world-renowned for limited streetwear, with huge demand in Japan, Asia, the US, and Europe. Aligns NWPW with luxury street culture.
• Japanese Heritage: Ties directly into Tokyo (WrestleKingdom’s home) → authentic connection between wrestling and Japanese culture.
• Celebrity Crossover: BAPE is worn by athletes, rappers, and global icons → NWPW gains crossover visibility in music, fashion, and entertainment.
• Exclusive Capsule Drops: WrestleKingdom x BAPE collab has instant hype & resale value, creating a cultural moment around the PPV.
• Distribution Power: Flagship stores in Tokyo, LA, NYC + Amazon storefront → ensures both exclusivity and reach.

• Global sales of performance/training apparel.
• Projected Sales: $4M–$6M.

• Capsule drops per PPV (hoodies, tees, camo jackets, accessories).
• Streetwear/luxury price points ($80–$250).
• Projected Sales: $15M–$25M globally in 2026 (huge demand in Japan, China, US).

• Prestige Factor: Being aligned with BAPE elevates NWPW beyond wrestling → positions it as a cultural brand.
• International Marketing: BAPE × NWPW can headline billboards in Tokyo, NYC, LA → boosts visibility far outside arenas.
• Scalability: Opens door to limited sneaker collaborations (e.g., BAPE STA wrestling-themed drops).
• Athlete Integration: Wrestlers can headline campaigns like athletes do for Nike/Adidas.
• PrimeAccess Tie-In: BAPE pop-up shops at PrimeAccess Events before PPVs (Tokyo, Vegas, etc.).

• Pricing Barrier: BAPE is expensive → must ensure fans at all levels can still access NWPW merch (perhaps Warrior covers the affordable side, BAPE = luxury).
• Exclusivity: BAPE may want limited runs only; need balance between hype and availability.
• Logistics: High demand/resale market means risk of bots/resellers → must manage fair drops.

• Begin negotiations with BAPE on WrestleKingdom / IWGP line 2026 capsule collab (Tokyo release + Amazon limited).
• Position Warrior as the everyday training line and BAPE as the luxury streetwear line.
• Create a dual-merchandising strategy:
• Arena shops: Warrior + select BAPE drops.
• Amazon: Warrior staples, BAPE limited capsules.
• Announce first BAPE x NWPW capsule as part of PrimeAccess Tokyo (Dec 2025).

NEW SERIES ALERT

Get ready, wrestling fans — the journey to the biggest night of the year has a brand new spotlight.

The Road To — a four-part documentary series from New World Pro-Wrestling and Amazon Studios — drops this December, exclusively on Amazon Free.

For the first time ever, you’ll step inside the gyms, locker rooms, and lives of the world’s top wrestlers as they prepare for three massive championship matches. From the intensity of training camps to the raw emotion of personal sacrifices, The Road To takes you closer than ever before.

And it all builds to the grand stage: WrestleKingdom, LIVE January 3rd from the Tokyo Dome on Amazon Prime PPV.

• IWGP World Heavyweight Championship
• International Spotlight
• Women’s IWGP World Featherweight Championship

This is more than wrestling. This is the fight, the sacrifice, the passion… this is The Road To WrestleKingdom.

• Streaming worldwide December 2025
• FREE for all Amazon users on Amazon Free
• Extended cuts + bonus content for Prime members

Don’t miss history in the making. #TheRoadTo #WrestleKingdom2026 #NWPW

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Faction / Unit Framework for NWPW​

Core Principles​

• Not story gimmicks: These are training camps / management stables, like Golden Boy Promotions, Top Rank, or MMA gyms.
• Managers = agents: Suits, media-trained, serious tone. They negotiate contracts, push for title shots, protect clients.
• Optional but strategic: Some fighters stay solo (Ibushi, Miyahara, Naito), while others gain leverage under managers.
• Organic heat: Managers can become the “villains” by politicking, hogging press time, and stacking title opportunities for their clients.

‍ Example Units & Managers​

Quiet Killers (Technical Specialists)​

• Manager: Former shooter-style trainer, stoic, speaks only in pressers.
• Roster Clients: Zack Sabre Jr., Timothy Thatcher, Tomohiro Ishii, Leyla Hirsch
• Philosophy: “No flash, only technique. Contracts first, talk second.”

Cash Money (USA – Hip-Hop Inspired Heel Unit) ​

• Manager: Rap mogul-style (chains, bravado, business swagger). Flanked by hype entourage.
• Top Stars: Lio Rush (flash), Gable Steveson (Olympic legitimacy).
• Supporting Stars: Myron Reed, Calvin Tankman, Sidney Akeem.
• Women’s Star: Big Swole (loud, powerful voice of the faction).
• Identity: Neon lighting, hip-hop beats, merch drops, “Money Fight” branding.
• Role: Embody box office charisma, bragging about ratings, purses, lifestyle.
• Heat Factor: Manager insults fans for being “too broke to understand,” while bragging about paychecks.

La Sociedad Dorada (Mexico – The Golden Society) ​

• Manager: Suave lucha empresario (gold chains, designer suits, charisma) — always boasting Mexican lineage & lucha tradition.
• Top Star: Volador Jr. (legacy credibility)
• Supporting Stars: Francesco Akira, Miguel “Daga” Ángel, Musashi/Atsuki Aoyagi (crossover prestige)
• Women’s Star: Alejandra Quintanilla (fiery lucha rep for women)
• Identity: Gold jackets, lucha masks in entourage, celebratory vibe.
• Role: Represent heritage & honor, but sharp-tongued when rivals “disrespect lucha.”
• Heat Factor: Manager cuts fiery Spanish-language promos, demands lucha libre is respected as “true world wrestling.”

IDEA - 5 FACTIONS / UNITS IN US / WEST AND 7 IN JAPAN / ASIA​

NWA (US / West) – 5 Factions / Units​

1. Cash Money – Hip-Hop Heel Mega-Camp
   • Manager: Rap mogul agent with bravado & bling - Attempt to Sign MVP
   • Core: Lio Rush, Gable Steveson, Big Swole, Myron Reed, Calvin Tankman, Sidney Akeem.
   • Identity: Flash, hype, “money fights,” box office arrogance.
2. Quiet Killers – Silent Assassins / Legit Grapplers
   • Manager: Ice-cold agent who speaks for them - Carlito Colon - Option
   • Core: Donovan Dijak, Timothy Thatcher, Colby Corino, Shayna Baszler.
   • Identity: Low-profile killers, all business.
3. La Sociedad Dorada – The Golden Society (Mexico Pride)
   • Manager: Suave lucha empresario - Cesar Duran - Option
   • Core: Volador Jr., El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr., Daga,Luis Mante, Travis Lopes, Alejandra Quintanilla.
   • Identity: Tradition, spectacle, “Hispanic honor.”
4. Bloodsport Inc – Shoot-Style Heavy Hitters
   • Manager: Josh Barnett as trainer/agent.
   • Core: Tom Lawlor, Karl Fredericks, Parker Boudreaux, Bozilla.
   • Identity: MMA crossover, strong style power.
5. Atlas Sports Syndicate – World Agency Group / Ruthless Negotiators
   • Manager: Suited corporate shark - Chavo Guerrero - Option
   • Core: Miro, Xena Kacho , Kevin Ku, Oskar Leube, Xia Li
   • Identity: Business first, fight anywhere, “mercenary” mentality.

• Cash Money = Flashy heels / hype merchants
• Quiet Killers = Pure sport assassins
• La Sociedad Dorada = Heritage & spectacle
• Bloodsport Inc = Strong style shooters
• Atlas Syndicate = Global mercenaries / “agency” angle

IWGP (JAPAN/ EAST) – 5 Factions / Units​

Bullet Club – Global Chaos Heels (Prestige)​

• Manager: Loudmouth foreign promoter (flashy, brash, media stirrer).
• Top Star: Hiromu Takahashi
• Core: Bad Luck Fale, Henare, Gedo, Jado
• Juniors / Middleweights: Taiji Ishimori, SHO, Taka Michinoku, Hikaru Sato
• Women’s Rep: Hazuki (edgy, perfect fit for their chaos identity)
• Identity: Infamous global heel brand, thrives on ambushes and show disruption.

Strong Hearts Dojo – Spirit & Discipline​

• Manager: Old-school dojo trainer (stoic, authoritative)
• Top Star: Kento Miyahara
• Supporting: Shingo Takagi, Shota Umino, Tomohiro Ishii, Yuya Uemura
• Women’s Rep: Syuri Kondo (striker ace, dojo captain type)
• Identity: Traditional fighting spirit, respect, workhorse babyfaces.

The Iron Shogunate – Ruthless Dynasty Heels​

• Manager: Stern “corporate shogun” businessman
• Core Stars: Sanada, Jake Lee
• Supporting: Yujiro Takahashi, Taka Michinoku (veteran mouthpiece)
• Women’s Rep: Natsuko Tora (heel enforcer, brutal presence)
• Identity: Calculated empire, disciplined and ruthless — contrast to BC’s chaos.

TMDK (The Mighty Don’t Kneel) – Global Brotherhood​

• Manager: Shane Haste (player/coach)
• Core: Mikey Nicholls, Shane Haste
• Supporting: Yota Tsuji, Rising Hayato
• Women’s Rep: Mei Seira (flashy underdog)
• Identity: Brotherhood of outsiders, rebellious but honorable scrappers.

Burning Spirit – Young Lions & Hungry Challengers​

• Manager: Charismatic ex-fighter trainer (like a Genki Horiguchi type)
• Core: Shota Umino, Yota Tsuji (can rotate, anchor young blood)
• Supporting: Hirai Kawato, Kyosuke Mikami, Dan Tamura
• Women’s Rep: Saya Kamitani (flashy ace-level star who elevates the stable)
• Identity: Youth movement, ambitious challengers, “the next wave.” Not heels, not veterans — a group positioned as the future.

• New World Pro-Wrestling: President, CEO, Head of Talent, VP of Media, Creative Director
• Konami: SVP Global Sports Entertainment, Head of Development, Marketing Director, Lead Producer

• NWPW - Matthew Manson - Idea we have is to create a new hyper-realistic sports game in line with how we see NWPW, a sports realistic interpretation of Pro-Wrestling. We see a yearly game called 'Strong Style' as a flagship new wrestling game and feel Konami is the best partner to create this vision.
• NWPW CEO: “We see Strong Style 26 as our flagship digital extension. It should mirror the realism of our live events — weight classes, time limits, records, and championship prestige. We want this game to be the most authentic wrestling simulation ever made.”
• Konami SVP: “That’s exactly the kind of project Konami thrives on. We’re committed to realism, but also know accessibility is key. We believe Strong Style can reach hardcore wrestling fans while still being playable for casual gamers.”

• Agreement: Title will be Strong Style 26, updated annually (Strong Style 27, etc.).
• Mirrors Konami’s sports model (eFootball, Winning Eleven, Professional Baseball Spirits).
• Positions NWPW alongside major sports titles like FIFA and NBA 2K.

• Simulation Core: Authentic physics, stamina system, realistic grappling, and time limits (15 min for non-title, 30 min for title bouts).
• Be the Matchmaker Mode: Players act as booker/GM, controlling rival promotions, booking arenas, setting PPV cards, managing rosters, and tracking wins/losses.
• Cinematic Mode: Simplified mechanics with presentation focus, designed for casual fans who want the “big match feel.”

• Launch Roster: 100 IWGP wrestlers + 100 NWA wrestlers.
• Arenas & Stadiums: 200+ global venues — Tokyo Dome, Michelob Ultra Arena, Korakuen Hall, Madison Square Garden, Arena México - no customs, all real life venues.
• Presentation: Licensed MCs (Makoto Abe in Japan, Jimmy Lennon Jr. in North America). Full commentary tracks in English and Japanese.
• DLC Roadmap: Aligned with NWPW PPV schedule (WrestleKingdom, GrandSummit, WrestleDynasty, The ONE). DLC packs with new wrestlers, attires, arenas.

• Hyper-realistic graphics and gameplay in line with other Konami titles.
• Music and production will mirror HBO/Showtime fight-night presentation.
• Ring entrances recreated with motion capture — authentic attires, pyro, lighting, camera angles.
• Commentary adapted for real-time match flow and storylines.

• Q3 2025: Start full motion capture with talent.
• Q4 2025: Core gameplay engine finalized.
• Q1 2026: Content build-out (rosters, arenas, commentary).
• Q3 2026: Beta testing + marketing trailers.
• Q3 2026: Demo release at E3 or Tokyo Game Show.
• Summer 2026: Strong Style 26 full global launch.

• Projected Sales (Year 1): 2.5–3 million copies globally.
• Primary Markets: Japan, USA, Canada, Europe, Mexico.
• Esports Integration: Online leagues, ranked matchmaking, live tournaments tied to PPVs.
• Cross-Promotion: Amazon Prime integration (exclusive skins, PPV ticket discounts, behind-the-scenes footage unlockable in-game).

• NWPW CEO: “This game isn’t a side project. It’s as important to our identity as our live PPVs. We want fans to feel the same intensity at home as they do in the Tokyo Dome or Las Vegas.”
• Konami SVP: “We share that ambition. Konami doesn’t see this as a one-off — we see Strong Style as the future of wrestling games, and the start of a long-term partnership with New World Pro-Wrestling.”

• No secondary leagues diluting competition.
• Every match matters, with win/loss records tracked globally.
• Athletes elevated onto a world stage with Amazon Prime and Amazon Free distribution.

• Maintaining archive libraries of NOAH and AJPW events, accessible worldwide via Amazon Prime.
• Producing original content honoring milestone anniversaries and legendary figures.
• Inclusion of AJPW/NOAH stars into a potential NWPW Hall of Fame.
• Cross-integration into merchandise, documentaries, and video game content.

• Select Dojos in Tokyo, Osaka, and Hiroshima will be branded as NWPW Legacy Training Centers, integrating NOAH and AJPW coaching philosophies into our global dojo system.
• Talents not yet main-roster ready will have structured progression through NWPW’s developmental platforms (including NXT/GEN, launching 2026).

• Acquisition: NWPW will assume full ownership of all contracts, media rights, and assets.
• Capital Backing: Seaport/Pershing Capital funding ensures stability and growth.
• Revenue Expansion: Integration guarantees wider monetization opportunities through:

• Acquisition Price (Total): $35 million USD
• Definitive transaction covering both NOAH and AJPW.
• Full transfer of intellectual property, wrestler contracts, trademarks, and tape libraries to NWPW.

• 100% ownership transfer.
• Both NOAH and AJPW to be formally dissolved the week before WrestleKingdom (January 2026).
• Wrestlers, staff, and production infrastructure fully absorbed into NWPW.

• Tokyo and Osaka Dojo upgrades.
• Expanded talent development programs.
• New Japan-wide production & event staging standards aligned with Amazon Prime.

• Former NOAH and AJPW resources merged into one unified developmental system for NWPW.
• Becomes the official training and feeder structure for both IWGP (Asia) and NWA (North America) divisions.

• NOAH and AJPW legacies remain intact through the NWPW Historical Archive.
• Tape libraries digitized and made available through Amazon Prime’s streaming platform.

• All wrestlers move to global NWPW contracts.
• Guarantee of continued wrestling opportunities in Japan, with the ability to transition internationally.

• WrestleKingdom (Tokyo Dome, January 3, 2026) will serve as the official first global PPV of the fully unified NWPW.
• Marketed as a new era in Japanese wrestling, with IWGP titles as the singular championship structure in Asia.

• Unification: Ends decades of fragmentation and competition, establishing one global Strong Style wrestling brand.
• Revenue Growth: Unlocks consolidated sponsorship, merchandising, broadcast rights, and PPV expansion.
• Legacy & Stability: Protects historic promotions under NWPW’s financial strength, ensuring the future of Japanese wrestling is sustainable and internationally relevant.

Stojy said:

Honestly, everything in this backstory just feels like everything is going to plan. I get it because it's BTB and you're formatting the promotion how you want it, but surely not everything would go this smoothly in real life? I would love it if you had one of NOAH or AJPW refuse the offer and continue as competitor just to throw an interesting spanner in the works.

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• Frequency: Bi-monthly (every two weeks on Sundays)
• Broadcast Length: 3 hours live
• Global Distribution: Exclusively on Amazon Prime, worldwide

• IWGP Championships (Asia-based)
• NWA Championships (North America-based)
• Select international showcase matches

• PrimeTime will regularly feature top contenders, tag team showcases, and divisional title matches.
• Heavyweight world championship matches remain exclusive to PPV events.

• Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
• Venue: Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan
• Streaming: Live exclusively on Amazon Prime