Global Grapple: The Economics of Wrestling Outside the U.S.

Global Grapple takes readers beyond the bright lights of WWE and AEW to explore the thriving, struggling, and often overlooked professional wrestling scenes across the world. From Tokyo to Tijuana, Lagos to Liverpool, author Riley Rampage breaks down how non-U.S. promotions build revenue, train talent, engage fan bases, and survive in the shadow of billion-dollar brands. Drawing on insider interviews, economic data, and cultural analysis, this book is a vital roadmap for understanding how wrestling operates as a business-and a community-on the world stage.