Powerbomb TV, the upcoming fully independent streaming service, made some big announcements on Saturday when they tweeted about their first content partners:
As we said, Lucha Libre will be a big part of https://t.co/mfZ70gKUdN. We're proud to announce that we've partnered with RIOT Lucha Libre…
— IWTV (@indiewrestling) November 5, 2016
One of the premier independent companies in Mexico that features some of the top talents on the Indies there. We'll also be helping RIOT…
— IWTV (@indiewrestling) November 5, 2016
Production and production upgrades. We're really looking forward to bringing RIOT to the rest of the world.
— IWTV (@indiewrestling) November 5, 2016
That's not all though! https://t.co/mfZ70gKUdN has also partnered up with the two major sources of independent Lucha Libre in Mexico!
— IWTV (@indiewrestling) November 5, 2016
First we're proud to announce that we've partnered with @carxyus. With Carxyus comes content from a wide variety of promotions and styles.
— IWTV (@indiewrestling) November 5, 2016
Including Innova Aztec Power, Kamicazes del Ring, Xtrem Mexican Wrestling, Innovacion de Lucha Libre Mexicana, Los Rudos Neza and MORE!
— IWTV (@indiewrestling) November 5, 2016
Whether it's hardcore, high flying, or technical Lucha Libre, @carxyus has you, and https://t.co/mfZ70gKUdN covered!
— IWTV (@indiewrestling) November 5, 2016
Last, but certainly not least, we're extremely happy to announce that we've partnered with @BLACKTERRY Jr! BT Jr grew up in Lucha Libre…
— IWTV (@indiewrestling) November 5, 2016
BT Jr's intimate, in your face fan cam style of quality Lucha Libre comes to https://t.co/mfZ70gKUdN, giving you the chance to see…
— IWTV (@indiewrestling) November 5, 2016
I hope that we didn't disappoint with our Lucha Libre announcements! We're very proud to be partnering with RIOT, @carxyus & @BLACKTERRY :)
— IWTV (@indiewrestling) November 5, 2016
We will have both older and newer material from @BLACKTERRY! https://t.co/SbutwXPeUe
— IWTV (@indiewrestling) November 5, 2016
Analysis: This definitely differentiates Powerbomb TV from WWE Network, Flo Slam, and Highspots Wrestling Network right out of the gate. With both Flo and Highspots carrying some of the bigger name indies plus WWE likely eyeing a lot of the same groups as Flo, this immediately gives Powerbomb a unique hook.
Plus, in the event that one of the bigger players were to pick up shows from one of the top lucha libre promotions like CMLL, AAA, or Elite, then fans who got into the Mexican scene through those services could see more from the same wrestlers on Powerbomb TV. In Mexico, independent shows are flush with name talent booked from the major offices, and there are no restrictions on who can appear on video like with American indie shows.