Kick Out (2.99)

TTC is back with coverage of All Japan's February tour, Excite Series, plus a conversation around AJPW's match at the Tokyo Dome against NOAH for Keiji Muto's Last Love Hold Out. We talk about the very best matches and moments of the month and where we think All Japan is headed next during what promises to be an exciting year. Find TTC's recommended matches on our blog. Support Joe Doering in his...

Today, we are bringing you a very special episode: a review, or "companion piece", to Keiji Muto's Last Love Hold Out, a retirement spectacle that saw many, as Katsuhiko Nakajima put it, "endings, beginnings, and reunions". Captain Lou and Justin Knipper joined us for a match-by-match discussion on our favorite moments and storylines from the show, and what we hope to see for the future as wrestli...

We are bringing you the second installment of our Rivals Series on Katsuhiko Nakajima and Masa Kitamiya, known by their former tag team name as The Aggression. We take you through their entire history, including Kitamiya's dojo tryout overseen by Katsuhiko himself, translations from some of their most heated public comments over the years, their now infamous June 2021 cage match in Pro Wrestling N...

Kick Out is back in 2023 with a brand new episode on Akira Hokuto and Kensuke Sasaki's Diamond Ring. We explore the origins of the promotion, founded in 2005 as Kensuke Office, and take you through its history up until its disbanding in 2014, plus an overview of some of the key members of the roster and personnel, including Katsuhiko Nakajima, Masa Saito, Kento Miyahara, and more. We also discuss...

Talking Triple Crown is back to kick off our 2023 with all the news from All Japan Pro Wrestling's New Year Giant Series tour. Unfortunately, Rachel could not make the recording but Captain Lou stepped in to be our third man (a MASSIVE thank you to Lou). Join us for a breakdown of each show's matches, our favorite moments, and a lively recap of whatever happened during the All Asia tag match on Ja...

Hello everyone! We are bringing you a bonus episode from audio we were unable to release back in October 2022 while we are still on our break. Join us for another installment of "Matches We Love" - this time, Rachel presents Katsuhiko Nakajima vs. Kenoh from their October 2017 Global League match and Alicia discusses Jake Lee vs. Naoya Nomura from their April 2019 Champion Carnival B-Block Decider...

Jessie, Alicia, & Rachel are bringing you Talking Triple Crown's End of Year episode with our very special guests, the returning Smiley & for the first time, Captain Lou! We cover All Japan's two Christmas shows, featuring a NEXTREAM 1.0 main event and Jake Lee's final performance for the company and give our year end awards. This episode was an incredible way to end Talking Triple Crown's 2022. T...

As part of our 1 year anniversary celebrations, we wanted to end the first season of Kick Out looking back on 2022 with some friends who played a big role in the success of our podcast this year. Unfortunately, Smiley couldn't make the recording but he will join us for Talking Triple Crown's End of Year episode next week. Join us, Jessie, and Dr. Jonathan for a lively discussion on our favorite mo...

Jessie, Alicia, & Rachel are back with coverage of All Japan's Real World Tag League and Junior Battle of Glory. We take you through some of the best matches and moments of both tournaments and address the news that Jake Lee, Tajiri, and Izanagi will be departing the promotion by the end of December. We will have one more TTC episode in December to cover AJPW's final shows of 2022 with special gue...

We couldn't possibly begin to close out 2022, just two weeks shy of Kick Out's first anniversary, without returning to the episode that effectively started this project - I am NOAH! Join us as we discuss the four main players of NOAH's roster this year and their personal journeys, along with a big update on Real Noah and what lies ahead for all of them at the Budokan on January 1, 2023. If you hav...

We are back with the second installment of our Rivals series and part 2 of our coverage of MaruKEN - Naomichi Marufuji and KENTA of Pro Wrestling Noah. In Part 2, we cover the five remaining singles matches to date in their rivalry spanning from 2010 to 2018 and touch on their legacy in Noah and pro wrestling today. Our primary sources for this episode were translated by Rachel. All works cited an...

We're kicking off our new rivals series with none other than Naomichi Marufuji and KENTA of Pro Wrestling Noah. While considered pioneers in their own right today, MaruKEN changed the industry through their rivalry together and became the blue print for contemporary feuds in puroresu and beyond. Join us for part 1 of 2 as we take you through their stories and matches from their origins in the All...

Jessie, Alicia, & Rachel are back with our tenth episode of Talking Triple Crown! We are bringing you a breakdown of everything that happened during All Japan's October Series including our thoughts on the show that took place in Sanjo, Giant Baba's hometown, October's title changes, Ryuki Honda's change of hair color, and so much more. Apologies for some of the audio hiccups, Jessie has been deal...

Jessie, Alicia, & Rachel sat down with Cyrus the Destroyer just ahead of his return to All Japan for Tag League in November to discuss his first tour with the promotion, what it was like to work with wrestlers like Shuji Ishikawa and Kento Miyahara, dream matches, favorite places to tour in Japan, and more. Follow Cyrus the Destroyer on Twitter @THEMONSTERCYRUS or Instagram . Follow Jessie at  @ro...

Last month, one of the most talked about factions in modern day All Japan Pro Wrestling, Total Eclipse, came to an end. We sat down with Captain Lou to talk about the good, the not-so-good, and everything in between. Join us for a recount of their thrilling start, a double cross on Shotaro Ashino that led to the rise of Jake Lee in the promotion, through their very last days. Follow Captain Lou on...

For episode #21, we are bringing you a biography episode on another puroresu Ace - HARASHIMA of DDT. Join us as we discuss the King of the Indie's college wrestling club years that laid the foundation for his career in DDT and tons of excellent match recommendations and interesting factoids from issues of Shukan Puroresu. All works cited and match recommendations for this episode on our blog . Fol...

Jessie, Alicia, and Rachel are back with special guest Dr. Jonathan Foye, to discuss All Japan's 50th Anniversary show in the Nippon Budokan and all of the fall out during AJPW Mania in Korakuen Hall. We've got your matches and moments roundup for September and answer your questions at the end. Follow Dr. Jonathan Foye on Twitter @JonathanFoye and purchase his new book The Muto Years on Amazon . P...

Welcome to episode #20 of Kick Out! We are excited to be back with a look into the life and career of Suwama, the indomitable Ace of All Japan Pro Wrestling, for another milestone episode. Join us as we discuss his childhood memories, his switch from amateur wrestling to professional wrestling, and the pivotal moments and matches that have made up his stellar career as one of puroresu's modern pio...

We are bringing you a special episode on all things Tetsuya Endo, Kazusada Higuchi, and their stories heading into their main event bout at DDT's Peter Pan back on August 20th. Our friend and author Sarah Kurchak, who you may remember from our DDT Factions episode, joins us once again for a fantastic discussion around Higuchi and Endo's MOTY contender, the landscape of DDT Pro Wrestling, the inter...

We recorded this episode before we were able to confirm a Budokan match for Rising Hayato, the announcement of Takao Omori's mystery partner for the Budokan, and the breaking news that Joe Doering is stepping away from wrestling to battle cancer once again. Our thoughts are with Joe and his family. Jessie, Alicia, & Rachel are back with coverage of All Japan's Royal Road tournament and everything...

Rachel sat down with Scottish professional wrestler Jack Morris who is currently wrestling in Pro Wrestling NOAH as part of their N-1 Victory tournament. They discuss his start as a career soccer player before transitioning to pro wrestling, his favorite moments from the N-1 so far, experiences he is looking forward to in Japan, and so much more. Make sure you check out Jack's performances in the...

This week, we are bringing you an interview with our friend Jack, author of Burning the Walls of Emerald , a three part series on the story of Mitsuharu Misawa and Kenta Kobashi's storied rivalry that spanned 15 years and two promotions. Jack walks us through their shared history and gives us his insight on key matches and pivotal moments that speak to the legacy of both of these prolific figures...

Welcome to Talking Triple Crown #7! Jessie, Alicia, & Rachel are back to walk you through All Japan Pro Wrestling's Summer Action Series - the highs, the lows, everything we loved, and what is on the horizon for the promotion as Royal Road looms closer. And yes, it's our turn to discuss the fall out of Jake Lee vs. Suwama. We also answer your questions and discuss our mid-year awards! Follow Jessi...

We're bringing you a quick minisode on All Japan Pro Wrestling's upcoming Royal Road tournament! Join us for a quick discussion on the participants and first sets of matches, plus our thoughts on who could be the winner and facing Suwama at the Nippon Budokan in September. Follow Jessie at @royalroad72 or @SisterJessiee for more All Japan news. Follow Rachel & Alicia at @kickout299 , email us with...

We're back after a little break to bring you the story of Muhammad Ali vs. Antonio Inoki. Join us as we break down the history of mixed fighting and walk you through all the details on one of the most legendary events in sports history, plus the legacy of their bout today. Works cited for this episode on our blog . To check out Matt Charlton's wonderful Ali vs. Inoki art and words, click here . Yo...