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This week on The Wrstling Podcast, we’re delighted to be joined by the fantastic Emily Pratt! Emily is a writer and contributor on the excellent FanFyte website, and has also written for the likes of Uproxx, Deadlock and more. Emily joins Gareth to chat through Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling’s Wrestle Princess 2 show, as well as having a general natter …

Hot on the heels of our interview with Toyko Joshi Pro’s Hikari Noa, the boys have unfinished business with the other NOAH in town. Having covered much of the N1 Victory tournament, Liam and Gareth are back with a short episode covering the tournament’s final day. With a semi-final block featuring Kenoh, Masakatsu Funaki, Katsuhiko Nakajima and rec…

On this bonus episode of The Wrstling Podcast, we are delighted to present our interview with Tokyo Joshi Pro's International Princess Champion, Hikari Noa! Facilitated by podcast favourite MR. HAKU, we talk to Noa about all manner of things including the Up Up Girls, her hatred of President Takagi and of course, death matches! It's a really fun ch…

And we're back! This week we're joined by the other half of the GHC Tag Team Champions and one of the semi-finalists in this year's N-1 Victory Tournament; Kaito Kiyomiya! We cover all sorts including the first wrestling Kiyomiya saw, his goals for the year ahead, favourite karaoke tracks and much, much more! No Liam this week so Gareth is joined b…

It's a tale if there tournaments this week on The Wrstling Podcast! First off, the boys discuss the opening week of New Japan's G1 Climax, before heading over to Pro Wrestling NOAH to round up the N1 Victory! The boys finish up with Stardom, talking through the closing weeks of the 5 Star GP and theorizing over potential winners. And to fully celeb…

The Wrstling Podcast is delighted to welcome 'Russian Dynamite' Masha Slamovich to the show this week! Masha chats around her time in Japan, working with Marvelous, the wrestling scene in Russia and much, much more. We also preview Sunday's 'Masha Slamovich presents Borscht At The Beach' which will be available to watch live on IWTV. In addition, L…

We’re back with a BONUS interview ahead of Pro Wrestling NOAH’s N1 Victory tournament. The boys are delighted to be speaking to one half of the GHC Tag Team Champions and one of the fiercest heavyweights on the planet, Masa Kitamiya! We chat through Kitamiya’s 2021, his decision to leave Kongoh and about missing that senton from the atop a steel ca…

It’s Episode 50! Technically, the boys have done more than 50 if you include the specials, but you get the point! Thanks so much to everyone who has come along for the ride thus far. To celebrate, Liam and Gareth welcome the Pro Wrestling NOAH English commentary team of Mark Pickering and Stewart Fulton! Mark and Stewart talk us through their respe…

The Wrstling Podcast is back with two show reviews and a whole lot of news! First, the boys embark on their maiden voyage with the NWA for EmPowerrr, before heading over to Japan to cover two nights of Stardom's 5Star GP. The boys also discuss the evolving joshi scene and Liam has an update on Gareth's long awaited Pencil Army uniform...Be sure to …

The boys dive into all the goings-on from DDT's biggest show of the year; Wrestle Peter Pan '21! They cover all the big moments from this wonderful spectacle of pro-wrestling from the Electric Current Explosion Deathmatch right through to the KO-D Openweight title match to close the show. Be sure to follow us on Twitter! You can find us at: @wrstli…

He’s back! We first caught up with DDT star Konosuke Takeshita last October, in what was our first interview ever on The Wrstling Podcast. Now, the main man has returned and as fate would have it, we speak again on the eve of a titanic clash with current KO-D Openweight Champion Jun Akiyama. Take talks us through his last twelve months, which inclu…

In October 2020 Liam & Gareth were fortunate enough to speak with DDT Ace, Konosuke Takeshita. On the eve of our second time sitting down with the main man, we're re-releasing this interview as a primer for those that are unfamiliar with Takeshita, missed it the first time round, or just want to take a stroll down memory lane! If you’re interested …

The Wrstling Podcast is back and we have another exciting interview in store for you, our dear listeners! We have with us none other than Tokyo Joshi Pro’s Mizuki, alongside Mr Haku, to discuss her career, the Whirling Candy and, of course, rabbits! Mizuki was great fun throughout, and we are now fully hyped for this weekend’s Tokyo Princess Cup se…

Back before you had a chance to miss us! It’s a BONUS episode, as we had the opportunity to chat with the super-exciting, Suzu Suzuki! Suzu is on an absolute tear in Ice Ribbon this year and has a big match coming up this weekend against podcast favourite Rina Yamashita. We cover a LOT of ground in this one so get comfy and enjoy! A big thanks to b…

The Wrstling Podcast welcomes the wonderful Waka Tsukiyama to the show this week! Waka is at an interesting point in her career, having recently left Actwres girl’Z and is excited to discuss her future plans and ambitions. This episode also marks the debut appearance of our shiny new translator Farrah, who we’re delighted to have on board for futur…

Hot on the heels of Emi Sakura's shock announcement that she'll be returning to AEW, the boys sought out podcast favourite Baliyan Akki for answers! Akki discusses how ChocoPro will continue in Emi's absence, who he'd like to see her face in AEW, getting into commentary and SO much more! If you're a ChocoMint looking for reassurance or just a wrest…

This week The Wrstling Podcast goes truly International with grappling coverage from America, Australia and of course, Japan. In the States, Liam and Gareth digest Impact Wrestling's Slammiversary before heading down under for MCW's Winter Warfare event. To the East, the boys enjoy a double helping of ChocoPro as well as the opening round of Tokyo …

This week is a packed show as the guys are joined by their joshi correspondent Beth Harris to discuss the goings-on at SEAdLINNNG's Nanae Takahashi 25th Anniversary show as well as her take on the joshi landscape right now. Early doors the boys get into ChocoPro's Masahiro Takanashi Return Show - I Only Live Twice and breakdown ROH's Best in the Wo…

This week it's down to Gareth to give us the low down of FMW-E's first show Independence Day and from there the guys take a look back at the year so far. A review of who so far in 2021 has impressed and what's still to look forward to! Be sure to follow us on Twitter! You can find us at: @wrstlingpod, @metaphwoarr, & @LWyatt_probably Find all our l…

Back again! This week Liam & Gareth talk drowning in light tubes, drones, & dapperness. Listen in as the guys discuss Pro Wrestling NOAH's doubleheader of Cage War & Muta the World, as well as Ice Ribbon's After The Rain, Ribbon - Goodbye Our Matsuya Uno. The special guest for next week's episode is also revealed! Be sure to follow us on Twitter! Y…

This week Liam sits down with Chris Sabin to talk injuries, influence and IMPACT! The guys also talk Chocproc #127 and the start of the One of a Kind Tag League, and get their first taste of Ganbare Pro. Be sure to follow us on Twitter! You can find us at: @wrstlingpod, @metaphwoarr, & @LWyatt_probably Find all our links at wrstlingpod.com…

It’s a bumper episode this week as the boys welcome Ganbare Pro stars Yuna Manase and Shota to the podcast! With the assistance of brilliant interpreter and podcast favourite, Mr Haku, Yuna and Shota discuss their individual careers and what makes them tick. In addition, the pair shine a light on the happenings of Ganbare Pro and why news fans shou…

The boys dig into the wrstling feast that was CyberFight Festival '21! They cover what went down from the opening tag to the closing bell, and everything in between from the Saitama Super Arena. Also, they announce their special guests for next week's episode! Be sure to follow us on Twitter! You can find us at: @wrstlingpod, @metaphwoarr, & @LWyat…

Just a few days out from CyberFight Festival the guys chat to TJPW Princess of Princess Champion, Miyu Yamashita! Hear Miyu's thoughts on her upcoming title defence against Yuka Sakazaki, on Maki Itoh, and what she enjoys outside of wrestling. There's lots lots more in this conversation, so why not join us? You can find our guest at @miyu_tjp. If y…

This week, the boys dedicate the entire episode to the late Hana Kimura. Splitting their time between the Hana Kimura Memorial Show, Matane, and the Stardom show run on the same day, Liam and Gareth discuss their journey into the world of Joshi wrestling and acknowledge the lasting impact of Hana throughout. In addition, the boys discuss the happen…

The Wrstling Podcast makes its maiden voyage on its own feed, ready to continue the search for the best non 'E graps planet Earth has to offer! This week, Gareth and Liam focus their attention on the US of A, checking out GCW's Draft Day as well as Impact Wrestling's Under Siege! And be sure to follow our socials for more content throughout the wee…

In their last podcast from the ITR feed, the boys chat with ChocoPro’s Asia Dream Tag Team Champions, Mei Suruga and Baliyan Akki – the Best Bros! In a wide-ranging conversation, the Best Bros discuss what it means to be champions, ChocoPro 100 and much, much more! Elsewhere, Liam and Gareth recap the epic tag team main event of PWA Black Label’s V…

Thank goodness it's Friday! Get ready to start your weekend off right with the latest edition of The Wrstling Podcast! On this episode, Liam and Gareth split their time between DDT and Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling, both of whom had big shows packed with title matches! The boys marvel at the versatility of Saki Akai, the kicks of Miyu Yamashita and que…

The boys have been glued to the TV this week as they breathlessly cover Pro Wrestling NOAH's The Glory 2021, Camp Leapfrog's Frog, IMPACT's Rebellion, Pro Wrestling Magic's Red Letter Day, *inhale* NJPW Strong, and MV Young's PolyAm Cult Part 3! More generally the state of the US indy scene and its rising stars is covered and find out what match th…

This week Liam and Gareth have the pleasure of chatting with one half of Pro Wrestling NOAH's English Commentary team, Mark Pickering. This episode continues the trend of speaking to those who've found themselves making their way in wrestling out in Japan. Find out how Mark came to be part of NOAH, his background in general, and what to expect from…

GCW's annual festival of wrestling, known as The Collective, was upon us last week, with shows including Spring Break, Big Gay Bunch, The Acid Cup and more. Inside the Ropes' own Sondra Ruth returns to chat through the event(s) with Liam and Gareth, as well as to discuss the current state of the US indies and WWE's latest round of talent cuts. For …

Two exciting shows to discuss this week. in Stardom’s Yokohama Dream Cinderella in Spring and DDT’s Chris Brookes Produce Show 3: The Danger & Pleasure Tour '96. In Stardom, Liam and Gareth discuss the epic tag team main event as well as Bea Priestley’s last match with the company and the handling of Utami Hayashishita’s Red Belt title reign thus f…

It's a special bonus edition of The Wrstling Podcast featuring a full-length interview with Edith Surreal (FKA Still Life with Apricots & Pears). Liam and Gareth are joined by ITR's own Sondra Ruth as they discuss Edith's career, style and more. The perfect way to gear up for The Collective weekender, sit back, relax and enjoy a fun and insightful …

The boys are dipping into Major League Wrestling this week, where podcast favourites Jacob Fatu and Calvin Tankman collided for the MLW World Title. Then Liam and Gareth head straight over to Ichigaya Chocolate Square for ChocoPro’s two day anniversary special, ChocoPro #100. To keep yourself topped up during the week, why not tune in to our social…

This week on The Wrstling Podcast, Liam and Gareth enjoy a feature length conversation with Ice Ribbon star Thekla. The Toxic Spider has taken Japan by storm over the past 12 months and the boys are keen to learn more about the Austrian's journey into the joshi scene. It's a fascinating, in-depth chat for fans old and new, so sit down, relax and fi…

This week, The Wrstling Podcast presents a Woolworths inspired pick 'n' mix segment of the boy's favourite matches of the past week, with entries from Impact, NOAH, New Japan and ChocoPro. Elsewhere, Liam and Gareth pay their first visit to SEAdLINNNG, where ASUKA and Rina Yamashita clash for the vacant Beyond The Sea Single Championship! And be su…

Two very different shows from the Cyber Fight stable are on tap this week, as Liam and Gareth delve into Pro Wrestling NOAH and Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling. NOAH's latest offering has all of the hard-hitting puro action you might expect, whilst TJPW present a tag team tournament filled with great characters and even better action. As if that wasn't e…

It’s a Stardom special on this week’s edition of The Wrstling Podcast, with the boys dedicating an entire episode to the historic All Star Dream Cinderella show. Liam and Gareth provide a complete run through of the card, which featured several title matches, two inter-promotional battles with SEAdLINNNG and the epic main event, a hair vs hair matc…

This week, the podcast with no ‘E steps in to overdrive with not one but TWO guests!Joining Liam and Gareth to discuss Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport event is fellow Inside the Ropes podcaster KJ, who’ll be offering his insight as both a pro wrestling and Mixed Martial Arts fan! Following this, the boys are heading back to Japan to discuss Ice Ribbon’s …

This week, the boys are splitting their time between the happenings in DDT, Pro Wrestling NOAH and a very special interview. Firstly, Liam and Gareth will be discussing DDT Pro Wrestling’s Kawasaki Strong, with a bit of cross-examination with the main event of Pro Wrestling NOAH’s Destination show. Then, in the first of a two part introduction to J…

It's a special bonus edition of The Wrstling Podcast as the boys roll out the red carpet for wrestling luminary Emi Sakura alongside the Gatoh Move Asia Dream Tag Champs Mei Suruga and Baliyan Akki.Both Emi and Mei are set to compete in the AEW Women's Eliminator tournament and as such, the boys wanted to delve into their respective careers in this…

It’s an Australia special this week on The Wrstling Podcast, as Gareth takes a trip down memory lane by recounting his time living and watching the graps down under. The lads are joined by Melbourne City Wrestling champion and ROH star-in-waiting Adam Brooks, who chats through about his career, the Australian scene, his ROH goals and more. Then fin…

The Wrstling Podcast goes into overdrive this week, with coverage of Game Changer Wrestling’s 24 hour wrestlethon ‘Fight Forever’. Focusing on ‘For The Culture’ and ‘Big Gay Block’, the boys are joined by Inside the Ropes podcaster and writer Sondra Ruth, who offers her insight on the shows, GCW and the US indy scene at large. Elsewhere, Liam and G…

This week, Liam and Gareth take a look at SHINE 66, an all-women’s show from the US with a card featuring big names such as Kimber Lee, Ivelisse and Allysin Kay. The boys then head over to Japan to catch up with Choco Pro, where the Best Bros (Mei Suruga and Baliyan Akki) defend their Asia Dream Tag Titles against TropiCalamari (Chris Brookes and Y…

Impact Wrestling’s ‘Hard to Kill’ PPV featured one of the most historic main events in recent memory and to handle an event of such gravitas, the boys have recruited ITRwrestling.com lead writer Gary Cassidy to break down the show. Elsewhere, Liam and Gareth discuss Pro Wrestling Magic’s Kingdom Come V show as well as revealing a very special surpr…

It's a triple bill this week on The Wrstling Podcast as Liam and Gareth digest shows from DDT, Impact, and New Japan USA. It's fair to say that the boys have had mixed feelings about the latter two offerings on previous episodes, so have they turned a corner? All this and your usual mix of news and opinions from around the wrestling world, pull up …

New Japan’s Wrestle Kingdom 15 arrives just in time for The Wrstling Podcast’s 15th episode, so it’s only right that Liam and Gareth spend the episode discussing the Tokyo Dome extravaganza. Both nights are covered in detail, with the boys offering their views on one of wrestling’s biggest shows of the year. In addition, the chaps discuss news from…

The Wrstling Podcast is back for a new year, with the boys looking to start things off with a bang by presenting their 20 favourite matches from the year 2020.As with last week's 'Happy List' of top 10 wrestlers, Liam and Gareth have applied their unique (and somewhat loose) criteria, highlighting matches that have stuck in the memory, sparked an e…

It's the Christmas edition of The Wrstling Podcast and the boys are feeling festive as they look at Ring of Honor's Final Battle and MLW's Opera Cup finale. Then it's the big one as Liam and Gareth attempt to build a top 10 list with a difference, debating which wrestlers brought the most joy throughout a challenging 2020. Tune in and see if your f…

The Wrstling Podcast returns with another feature length show!Liam and Gareth discuss all the goings-on from New Japan’s Best of the Super Juniors/World Tag League finals, the Super J Cup and AAA’s TripleMania shows.Then buckle up as Liam is joined by ROH star PCO for an exclusive interview ahead of Ring of Honor’s Final Battle pay per view!To find…