Like a sneak attack with a steel chair, pro wrestling is fighting for your TV time more than ever.

For those devoted to the world of figure-four leg locks, body slams and cage matches, wrestling has long been a TV staple when you knew where to look for it: The mighty World Wrestling Entertainment’s “Monday Night Raw” has aired 1,375 weekly episodes on USA since 1993.

This month, WWE’s expanding its reach, moving 20-year-old "SmackDown" from USA to Fox, its sixth home (and first major network), and in turn giving USA its “NXT” show, which has been streaming on the WWE Network service since 2014. The "Smackdown" switch is such a big deal that the “People’s Champ” – better known as Hollywood star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson – will make an appearance on Friday's Fox debut.

There's some serious competition, though. Upstart league All Elite Wrestling made its TNT debut this week, and longtime indie player Impact Wrestling has a new home on the small AXS TV cable network. You can’t even turn the channel these days without being dropkicked in the face by a flurry of faces and heels. (That’s good guys and baddies, in wrestling parlance.)

Hardcore fans lap up all the extra screen time, but it might be a bit much for those wanting to dip their toes into this entertaining landscape of soap opera, fabulous fisticuffs, insane aerial moves, theater of the absurd and the occasional person being thrown through a table. That’s why we’re here to help with a handy guide to each show, and which one might be the right fit for you.

‘WWE SmackDown’ (Fox, Fridays, 8 EDT/PDT)

The show where you’re apt to find WWE’s most acrobatic wrestlers and technical phenoms will no doubt see a lot more star power under the network spotlight. The Rock’s cousin Roman Reigns is one “SmackDown” stalwart, alongside formerly cheery and now slightly villainous women’s champ Bayley. The biggest draw will probably be whoever makes it out of Friday’s David-vs.-Goliath title match between beastly Brock Lesnar and fan favorite Kofi Kingston.

‘WWE Raw’ (USA, Mondays 8 EDT/PDT)

For those more into over-the-top shenanigans, “Raw” is home to one “Who’s the father?” mystery and another scenario involving a case of potential infidelity: They take lot of big swings over three hours, sometimes resulting in seriously fun moments. Real-life couple Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch (nicknamed “The Man”) are the main titleholders, though one man’s taken the show by storm: Bray Wyatt, a twisted Mister Rogers-type character – complete with sweater! – who has a masked horror-villain alter ego, The Fiend.

‘Impact Wrestling’ (AXS TV, Tuesdays 8 EDT/5 PDT)

Until new episodes return Oct. 29, “Impact” airs greatest-hits matches and profiles personalities to get newcomers up to speed. Old-school fans will recognize familiar faces Rob Van Dam and Tommy Dreamer, and their main heel faction has the cool name oVe (shorthand for Ohio Versus Everything). Like WWE, "Impact" has a deep roster of talented women, led by third-generation star Tessa Blanchard, who wrestles male and female performers and is a contender for the league’s signature X Division title.

‘All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite’ (TNT, Wednesdays 8 EDT/PDT)

One of the most enjoyable things about pro wrestling is diving in and figuring out feud and storylines on the fly, but if you truly want to get in on the ground floor, follow the new cool kids. The nascent bunch features former WWE talent, including AEW champ – and “Dancing With the Stars” alum – Chris Jericho; Jon Moxley; and Cody Rhodes, one of the league's founders, alongside the high-flying Young Bucks and super-popular Kenny Omega. It’s the only show where you’ll find Jungle Boy (aka Jack Perry, son of late “90210” star Luke) and his partner Luchasaurus, a guy in a dinosaur mask with a master’s degree.

‘WWE NXT’ (USA, Wednesdays 8 EDT/PDT)

Once a developmental league and feeder system for “Raw” and “SmackDown,” "NXT" has become just as essential, especially for those who want to really feel like they’re at a live event. There’s a little something for everyone, whether you dig fiery underdog heroes (Johnny Gargano), a gang of guys you love to hate (The Undisputed Era, which holds every men's title); super-bros such as Matt Riddle, who wrestle in their bare feet; women not to be trifled with unless you want an arm ripped off (NXT women’s champ and former MMA competitor Shayna Baszler); and the wrestling equivalent of Prince (the ultra-flamboyant Velveteen Dream).