The Wrstling Podcast

Holy smokes, we have OFFICIALLY made it to episode 100! Thanks to everyone who has listened thus far and joined us on this journey. We mark the event by speaking with one of our most sought after guests, DDT-Pro star Chris Brookes! We chat about life in Japan, helping UK wrestlers make it out to DDT & TJPW, and a whole heap more. Enjoy! You can follow our guest on Twitter @OBEYBrookes And be sure...

This week, the team discusses TJPW's Wrestle Princess 3, which featured previous podcast guests Hikari Noa, Miyu Yamashita, Mizuki, Shoko Nakajima, and Maki Itoh!  The boys also touch upon the recent happenings in New Japan, including the new TV Title and the Wrestle Kingdom main event. Finally, Liam and Gareth confirm the special guest for next week's historic 100th episode and announce their pla...

The boys are back for a whip through all the latest happenings in Japan! There's a lot to get into including Kaito Kiyomiya's GHC Heavyweight title win, Higuchi's triumph over Takeshita and Giulia's chances in the 5 Star GP. Liam and Gareth also bid a fond fair well to Yunamon is Gatoh Move and dissect an exciting Wrestle Princess card from TJPW. Follow our socials for more content throughout the...

This week, we're delighted to welcome the wonderful Shota back to the podcast! On the eve of his journey to the USA, Liam and guest host Farrah learn more about the rationale behind Shota's US excursion. We also discuss his Stateside ambitions, his desire to wrestle for the NWA and much more! You can find Shota on Twitter at - @shota0810 and on YouTube . Follow our socials for more content through...

This week, we welcome 'Amazon' Ayesha Raymond to the podcast! Currently based in Japan, Ayesha has wrestled all over the world and goes into great detail about her travels and experiences. We also drill down on her relationship with Japan, adjusting to a new culture and why she decided to sign with Joshi promotion SEAdLINNNG. You can follow our guest on Twitter - @amazonayesharay And be sure to fo...

Part two of our catch up with the globe trotting Super Asia Champion Baliyan Akki is now live! In this portion of the interview, we touch upon his relationship with Emi Sakura, watching ChocoPro from afar and Mei Suruga's first trainee.  In addition, Akki tells all on his Deadlock Pro clash with Calvin Tankman and finally spills the beans on his feelings towards 'Bollywood Akeem'. You can find our...

Over the next two weeks, we’ll be joined by podcast favourite and current Super Asia Champion, Baliyan Akki! In the first half of this conversation, a contemplative Akki reflects on his US trip thus far and what his role might be in awakening pro wrestling’s sleeping giant – his native land of India.  In addition, we get the inside look on Akki’s debut for All Elite Wrestling and discuss the succe...

On the eve of Pro Wrestling NOAH's N1 Victory tournament 2022, we're delighted to welcome two of the participants in Anthony Greene and Jack Morris. Greene has already been making a name for himself at the Emerald Ark this year, while Scotsman Morris steps into a NOAH ring for the first time as part of the N1. We chat through both men's respective journeys to Japan, their thoughts on the tournamen...

The Wrstling Podcast is back for another whistle stop tour across all things graps. This week, we consider the impact of international talent on this year's G1, the future prospects of Tomohiro Ishii and the debut of Jungle Kyona at NOMADs. The boys also talk TJPW, GCW, Australia and fantasy book a Calvin Tankman tour of ChocoPro! Follow our socials for more content throughout the week: @wrstlingp...

It feels like an eternity since the boys had an opportunity to just talk wrestling, so this week that's exactly what they're doing! Liam and Gareth go around the houses, discussing some of the biggest events of the past several weeks and fantasy booking Japan's upcoming tournaments.  Notable topics include the G1, N1, Baliyan Akki's US tour, Alex Windsor's incredible 2022 and much more. Follow our...

The Wrstling Podcast is back and we’re not coming alone as this week, we welcome the current MCW Heavyweight Champion, Mitch Waterman, to the podcast! We run through Mitch’s origin story, building up on the Australian scene and his time as part of MCW’s most decorated tag team, The Brat Pack. We also touch on Mitch’s ascension to the MCW mountaintop and discuss his goals, both home and away, in pr...

This week, the Forbidden Door runs through The Wrstling Podcast as Gareth interviews none other than the voice of New Japan himself, Kevin Kelly! Ahead of the huge AEW/NJPW crossover event this weekend, Kevin talks us through the road preceding, touching Dominion, Best of the Super Juniors and of course, New Japan STRONG.  In addition, we look at previous cross-promotion events, such as NJPW/ROH a...

To cap off our run of CyberFight Festival 2022 coverage, the boys welcome Alicia and Rachel from the excellent Kick Out (2.99) podcast to discuss the event! We take a deep dive on all things Kenoh, the prospects for GHC Heavyweight Title and much more! Join us for the biggest cross promotional extravaganza since, well, CyberFight Festival 22! You can find our guests on Twitter: @kickout299 , @miik...

We conclude CybrFightFstival by welcoming another world champion to the podcast, none other than the KO-D Openweight Champion, Tetsuya Endo! This interview covers a lot of bases, exploring both Endo the man and Endo the wrestler. We learn about his introduction to wrestling, his rivalry with Konosuke Takeshita and working with Jun Akiyama, whilst also touching on his love of beetles, unique diet a...

We are on the road to CyberFight Festival 2022 and continue our run of interviews with none other than Ken Ohka of Ganbare Pro! Ken talks us through his beginnings in wrestling, his time in DDT and of course, Ganbare Pro. We also touch on Team GanPro's upcoming match at CFF and what a win over Team DDT would mean to CyberFight's underdog promotion! You can watch the show/clips we discuss on YouTub...

CybrFightFstival continues!  Hot off the heels of our interview with NOAH's Go Shiozaki, we welcome TJPW star Mizuki back to the podcast! Since we last spoke in August, Mizuki has had some huge singles matches and captured the TJPW tag titles with fellow Magical Sugar Rabbit, Yuka Sakazaki.  We dive into all this, as well as her goals for international exposure and her upcoming contendership match...

Interview Season is back and CybrFight Fstival 2022 has officially begun! We kick things off with something of a ‘pinch me’ moment for The Wrstling Podcast, as the boys welcome long-time favourite and current GHC Heavyweight Champion Go Shiozaki to the podcast! Go walks us through his training, the differing philosophies of Yoshinari Ogawa and Harley Race, preparation for Satoshi Kojima and that s...

It's a shorter episode this week, as the boys look at the Hana Kimura tribute show 'Bagus!' and reflect on the late performer's impact.  Elsewhere, Liam and Gareth take a whistle stop tour around the wrestling world, catching up on the latest goings on and forthcoming shows. Finally, the team have a very exciting announcement which we hope you will all be excited for! As mentioned during the show...

We're back with last week's episode - this week!  Whatever the timeline, we're covering some killer graps including nights one and two of New Japan's Best of the Super Juniors and the inaugural offering from NOMADs'! Plus, we pay our first visit to Deadlock Pro where podcast favourites Konosuke Takeshita and Adam Brooks recently went head to head! Follow our socials for more content throughout the...

For our second episode of the week, The Wrstling Podcast welcomes joshi all-star Maya Yukihi to the show! Joined by the legendary Mr. HAKU, Yukihi-san talks about her beginnings in wrestling, her status as a freelancer and her plans for international expansion.  We also touch on the formation of NOMAD’s and preview their exciting debut show on May 20th.  For all this and more, hit the download but...

In the first of two episodes this week, Liam and Gareth catch up on some of the key events of the past week. The boys look at the field for New Japan’s forthcoming Best of the Super Juniors tournament, discussing the stellar line-up, which international stars were unlucky to miss out and predicting who might emerge as block finalists.  They also look at the recently announced card for CyberFight F...

We’re back for our second episode of the week and it’s a very special interview with translator extraordinaire MR HAKU! The man behind the (unofficial but authorised) DDT/TJPW English Update twitter account, which has served as an entry point into both companies for so many fans, opens up about his background, translation and his journey into pro wrestling.  MR HAKU tells all about his time with C...

This week, Liam and Gareth chronicle their travels up to London for Pro Wrestling EVE's Global Women Strike event! The show featured past podcast guests Emi Sakura and Shoko Nakajima, alongside a host of the UK and Ireland's premier grapplers, and marked the first time in years that the boys attended a live show together. In addition, we look at DDT-Pro wrestling on a moving train and MCW's Vendet...

This week, we are delighted to welcome back one of our favourite guests, the incredible Mei Suruga! Longtime listeners may recall that the last time we had the pleasure of Mei's company, she spoke of wanting to do a solo episode - in English! Well, the day has come and the Apple Girl did NOT disappoint, talking us through her recent success in Stardom, her time in AEW and what's next for the Best...

The Wrstling Podcast is back and keen tmake up for lost time! The boys shoot the breeze on many of the recent goings on in pro wrestling, from Mei Suruga's Stardom success to her tag team partner's newly found death wish - there's a LOT to get into! Liam and Gareth ponder how Konosuke Takeshita will get on in the US, what relaxed travel will mean for New Japan and whether Tony Khan's Ring of Honor...