We’re all familiar with the WWE. It’s the most profitable and prevalent wrestling organization in the world, and the primary focus of our coverage here at SEScoops. However, what about the rest of the wrestling world?

I decided to compile a list of 25 non-WWE wrestling matches that every fan should see. In order to qualify, each match had to meet three conditions:

An organization other than the WWE put on the match.

The full-length match is available on YouTube.

The match is something every wrestling fan should see.

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The matches are listed at random and not ranked. The intention here isn’t to inspire debate regarding where a match should be placed on the list, but simply to provide fans with the opportunity to catch up on some classic matches they may have missed over the past few years. Already seen every match on the list? Relive your favorite moments again. Never seen a single one of the matches? You’ve got hours of material at your disposal, so sit back and enjoy.

25. Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada (NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 9)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Xy7KkH7NdY

24. Bryan Danielson (Daniel Bryan) vs. Jushin Thunder Liger (Ring of Honor Weekend of Thunder 2004)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GedCwVCj6r8

23. Prince Devitt (Finn Balor) vs. Davey Richards (NJPW Circuit 2010 New Japan Alive)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXyAM9-9gHc

22. Ricochet vs. Kyle O’Reilly (IPW 10th Annual Super Junior Heavyweight Tournament)

21. The American Wolves vs. The Briscoe Brothers (Indypendence Day 2008)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FchH61FbWAo