The Truepenny Show

James & Christy bring you all the news and stories from the first two events of the New Japan Cup for 2026 as Hontai continue their war with the House of Torture & TMDK find themselves in the sights of Unbound Co.

The Rewind Crew talked to Grado ahead of AEW's show in Glasgow in the summer of 2025.

After a banner year, CMLL roll into K Hall for Fantastamania and show their wears to a very receptive audience. The Annual Lucha festival gets its first airing on The Truepenny Show as James and Marcus talk Mistico vs Soberano Jnr!

The Rewind Crew pay tribute to the sadly missed, Homicidal, Genocidal, Suicidal Sabu!

James & Christy talk NJPW as they start of their year with New Beginnings in Osaka. Its a time of turmoil for the Lionmark as contracts come to and end and futures are uncertain. Gabe Kidd & Andrade try and clear up some of that certainty with an eliminator for the Global title. Shota Umino & Yuya Uemura take on the Knockout Bros for the IWGP Tag Titles and Yota Tsuji takes on Jake Lee for the IWG...

The Rewind Crew travel back in time to 1997 and cover the In Your House 13 PPV, which re-matched the Royal Rumble Final Four for the vacant WWE Championship as the Champion Shawn Michaels displays his employee of the month characteristics to go find his smile.

The Wrestling Rewind's Wrestlemania Preview! by The Truepenny Show

James Truepenny is joined by Christy and Marcus Green to talk Pro Wrestling Stardom and Mayu Iwatani's 15th Anniversaries. Two very different shows from to companies that will be linked by shared rosters and histories that have helped redefine the modern wrestling approach to Joshi!

The Rewind Crew look at the life career and thee fantasies of Hulk Hogan.

James and Ruth talk Pro Wrestling NOAH as Alpha Wolf defends the National title against DAGA and Bushi makes his first solo outing in his new Japanese home.

The Rewind Crew, Darragh & Christopher look back at a Classic Royal Rumble from 2007 and preview the 2026 edition!

James and Marcus take an in depth look from two card sin Tokyo as Marvellous celebrate the career of Risa Sera at Shinkaba 1st Ring & Marigold take of Korakuen Hall with a loaded show headed of by a star studded main event tag!

The Rewind Crew review Night of Champions 2025 from WWE.

James explores wrestling criticism and talks about the works of FR Leavis, Deconstructionism, Dave Meltzer and how it affects our wrestling enjoyment.

James is joined by Ruth to look at an early super show from Osaka Pro Wrestling, Osaka Hurricane from Osaka Jo Hall. Featuring the 4th Stage of the illustrious Super J Cup, it was a show that showcased the Junior Hevayweight talent of the new generation with names like Naomichi Marafuji, KENTA, and Taichi making their presence felt on the card.

James and Marcus take one last look at the Bad Man from Borger, as Stan Hansen settles into his position as top heel in AJPW, copes with the passing of Giant Baba, and sets a new generation of wrestlers on their way down The King's Road!

James and Christy Wrap up Wrestling Christmas with their last episode in this series as New Japan Pro Wrestling heads to Ota Ward for its annual post Wrestle Kingdom Party as agendas are set and alliances emerge. There are also two titles on the line, the IWGP Jnr Tag Titles are defended in a 4 Way Tag, and the IWGP Heavyweight Tag Titles are defended by the Knockout Brothers against the World Tag...

James and Christy discuss the amazing final night of Hiroshi Tanahashi's career as he faces Kazuchika Okada one last time. Yota Tsuji and Konosuke Takeshita go all out for all the marbles. Aaron Wolf makes his debut against EVIL, and Syrui and Saya Kamatani have another double title match that is set to steal the show.

James is joined by Ruth to go deep on the NOAH New Year Show as it bring in some visitors, invaders and disruptors at Budokan Hall. Inamura defends the GHC title against OZAWA, Hiromu Takahashi defends the GHC Jnr Title against the resurgent AMAKUSA, and Naomichi Marafjui & Kenoh defend the tag titles against Bushi and his mystery partner, but who could it possibly be?

James is joined by Christy to talk AJPW and Kento Miyahara defends the Triple Crown against Yuma Anzai, there is an All Asian Tag Title match where the Champions MUSASHI & Seiki Yoshioka defend against invaders from Dragon Gate Gajadokuro and somewhat inevitably, a Battle Royal!

James looks at the New Year's Eve Show from Marigold as they have their annual Rookie Tournament as well as the Marigold Rumble!

James looks at the fun and games of Tokyo Joshi Pro's year end party as there is news from the Tag Team scene, three killer singles bouts, a tag match for a singles title and Rumble match to bring you swinging into the new year!

James talks about the Mika Iwata Anniversary Show from November, and highlights the young talent on show!

James and Christy examine the rise and rise of Stardom as they go back to Sumo Hall for one of their biggest shows of the year. Saya Kamitani defends her World of Stardom Championship against Saori Anou, the Wonder of Stardom title is on the line when Konami defends against Saya Iida, and Goddesses Of Stardom Champions Natsuko Tora & Ruaka from HATE defend against Aya Sakura & Sayaka Kurara of Cos...

James takes a long look at JTO's card from November as part of wrestling Christmas. A loaded card with a small but extremely hot crowd gives a real flavour of what is going on in the Japanese Indie Scene. Watch the show here: https://youtu.be/NmN0Z-3wVps?si=1aMFVMgd2Bev601o