Vietnam Launches Pro Wrestling League Against All Odds

When Rocky, a Vietnamese wrestling fan, and Carrie, a Canadian who moved to Vietnam, decided to start a pro wrestling company in their country, they faced an unusual problem. Vietnam didn't have a single wrestling ring, and their government didn't even know what pro wrestling was.

The duo had to convince Vietnamese officials that wrestling was more like a dance performance than a combat sport. In a country with strict government oversight, they couldn't just rent an arena and put on a show like promoters do in the United States.

Their persistence paid off. Vietnam Pro Wrestling (VPW) went from an impossible dream to a thriving company with passionate fans filling arenas across the country.

All Elite Wrestling star Chris Jericho discovered their story through a random email request for his podcast "Talk is Jericho." He was so moved by their journey that he decided to produce a documentary called "Vietslam" to share it with the world.

"It's really about the human desire to do great things and the fire that we all have inside to make something happen," Jericho told Fox News Digital. He saw the story as more than just wrestling, it showed how sport can bridge cultures between East and West.

The documentary reveals a Vietnam most people don't know exists in 2025. Many still picture the country through war movies like "Platoon" and "Full Metal Jacket," but VPW shows a modern nation hungry for entertainment and connection.

The Ripple Effect

VPW's success demonstrates how pro wrestling serves as a universal language that transcends borders. Fans who previously only watched WWE or AEW on television now have their own homegrown talent to cheer for.

The company's founders had to build everything from scratch, including constructing their first wrestling ring. Their hard work showcases the unifying power of sports that often gets overlooked in online debates about wrestling.

Jericho believes the vocal minority on social media doesn't represent most fans. When people step away from their screens, they find communities united by shared passion rather than divided by tribal loyalty.

The Vietnamese wrestling revolution proves that when people follow their dreams with determination, they can create something that brings entire communities together.