The Wrstling Podcast

This week, we welcome the Big Kaiju, Shoko Nakajima, to the podcast!  Mere days away from her Princess of Princess title match at TJPW's Grand Princess '22, Shoko reveals her feelings about the match, as well as who else can make it to the top of Tokyo Joshi Pro.  We also talk pets, Pokémon and her recent appearance in ChocoPro, among other things. Buckle up for a monster interview with the indust...

This week, we speak with one of the moist exciting professional wrestlers on the planet, who whilst still in his mid-twenties is already considered one of the finest performers in the world. We are of course talking about DDT-Pro star Yuki Ueno! The former DDT Universal champion joins Gareth and guest host-come-translator extraordinaire Farrah, to discuss his beginnings in wrestling, the brotherho...

Hot on the heels of speaking to GHC Junior Heavyweight kingpin Daisuke Harada, we speak to a man soon to join him in Pro Wrestling NOAH, the incredible Ninja Mack! Mack has blown up over the past 18 months, generating some truly gif-worthy moments across the US independent scene and more specifically, Game Changer Wrestling.  In this interview, we find out more about the man behind the mask, his c...

The Wrstling Podcast welcome Junior Heavyweight royalty in the form of the current reigning and defending GHC Junior Heavyweight champion, Daisuke Harada! Harada-san talks about his goals in Pro Wrestling NOAH, N INNOVATION, his relationship with Kotoge and much more! The perfect warm up for Wednesday's huge NOAH show in Nagoya, where Harada will defend his belt against ECW legend Super Crazy, com...

This week, the boys welcome Matt Charlton, author of the J Crowned book series, onto the podcast. Matt talks Liam and Gareth through his artistic process, the inspiration behind the books and much more. We find out more about the man himself, his history in wrestling and the mental health benefits of having a creative outlet.  You can follow Matt on Twitter here: @ShiningWizardDs and buy Matt's ex...

The Ace is back! Baliyan Akki makes his triumphant return to The Wrstling Podcast on the eve of his biggest challenge yet.  Akki talks through his history with Minoru Fujita, leading into their Super Asia Championship match at ChocoPro 200, as well as his current runs in All Japan and DDT-Pro. In what is perhaps his most personal interview to date, Akki talks about missing Mei & Emi on their US ex...

Interview season rolls on and we start the week by heading Down Under, and speaking with one of Australia's brightest stars, 'The Business' Slex! Slex talks us through his origin story and time spent in the Zero One dojo in Japan, through to his more recent exploits across the burgeoning Aussie scene. We also drill down on two of his biggest MCW matches to date, against Kazuchika Okada back in 201...

The Wrstling Podcast is delighted to welcome New Japan Pro Wrestling's Jeff Cobb to the show this week! Jeff chats around his career in NJPW and time in Japan, how amateur wrestling helped his transition to the pro scene,  and much, much more. You can find Jeff on Twitter @RealJeffCobb You can watch all the matches we talk about on the show at New Japan World Jeff will also be appearing as part of...

Hot off last week's back to back interviews, The Wrstling Podcast is back and discussing wrstling from all around the globe! This week Liam & Gareth travel first to the USA for GCW and their biggest show to date The Wrld on GCW, then to their homeland of England to discuss Wrestling Resurgence's main event from their show Bring Me The Mask of Cara Noir. Last but not least, they make a return journ...

For our second episode of the week, The Wrstling Podcast is proud to welcome the incredible Kaori Yoneyama! One of the scene's most versatile performers, Yoneyama is perhaps most well known for her run in Stardom as Gokigen/Fukigen Death. She has wrestled across the country & heads up her own promotion, YMZ. Join Liam, Gareth and linguistic genius Baliyan Akki as we learn more about one of Japan's...

Interview season is BACK and this week, The Wrstling Podcast is delighted to welcome Masa Takanashi! Masa has been a core player in DDT-Pro and Gatoh Move for years, and has more recently been heading up ChocoPro in Emi Sakura's absence. Here, we talk through Masa's career, his history with Emi and his plans for ChocoPro, among other things. Interpreted live by fellow ChocoPro star Baliyan Akki, t...

The Wrstling Podcast is back for its first show on the year! The boys have plenty to catch up, and spend the episode trading notes on the various happenings from throughout the wrestling world. With thoughts on New Japan, Stardom, Tokyo Joshi, IMPACT and more, join Liam and Gareth as they set the stall for the year 2022. And be sure to follow our socials for more content throughout the week: @wrst...

Hot on the heels of The Happy List comes our OTHER end-of-year wrap-up, where Liam and Gareth put forward their favourite matches of 2021.  Away from the standard ‘best matches of the year’ (what does that even mean, anyway?) criteria, the boys revisit the contests that most spoke to them over the past twelve months. These range from critically acclaimed star-fests to indie sprints that may have f...

It’s part two of our MCW vs PWA double header, and The Wrstling Podcast is pleased welcome ‘The Loose Ledge’ Adam Brooks back to the podcast! The boys last spoke with Brooksy back at the beginning of 2021, catching up on all things Australia, Melbourne City Wrestling and Ring of Honor.  Though still MCW Heavyweight Champion, lots has changed for Adam in the ensuing months, so there’s plenty to get...

The Wrstling Podcast welcomes 'Tuff Stuff' Ricky South to the show this week! Ricky is the current PWA Black Label Heavyweight Champion and one of Australia's brightest talents. In this interview, we talk through the Aussie wrestling scene, the pressures of being a Champion and much more. It's a perfect opportunity to get in on the ground floor with one of the country's next breakout stars. In add...

The Wrstling Podcast is BACK with another hot 45 celebrating the beautiful art form that is professional wrestling. This week, the boys get into the epic collision between Nakajima and Kenoh at NOAH the Best, Tokyo Joshi Pro's All Rise and Gareth runs down PWA: Black Label's latest offering. In addition, Liam and Gareth discuss a trio of departures from the CyberFight stable, changes in Ice Ribbon...

This Sunday, Pro Wrestling NOAH presents 'NOAH the Best 2021' live on Wrestle Universe. The show plays host to a historic double title match between GHC Heavyweight Champion, Katsuhiko Nakajima, and GHC National Champion, Kenoh.  Ahead of this blockbuster encounter, Liam speaks with both men in their pre-match mindset, plans for being a double champion, the Kongoh stable and more! If you're as exc...

The Wrstling Podcast is back after a brief and unplanned hiatus! Liam and Gareth pick up where they left off, with coverage of DDT's Tokyo Dome Cup and the interim Super Asia Championship match at Choco Pro #170. Finally, the boys discuss their maiden voyage with Dragon Gate, 'Gate of Destiny 2021', following their interview with Dragon Gate commentator Jae earlier on the series. Be sure to follow...

This week the guys give an overview of the sad news coming out of ROH as well as some of their fondest memories from the promotion. Liam & Gareth also discuss DDT's forthcoming Tokyo Dome Cup show as well as a look at the give their take on the G1 Climax Finals and what's going on in NJPW! Be sure to follow our socials for more content throughout the week: @wrstlingpod , @metaphwoarr and @LWyatt_p...

It's official, Liam and Gareth are finally going to Open the Wrstling Gate! After months of agonising, the boys have finally found their opportunity to start covering Dragon Gate and what better way to begin than by talking with the voice of the Dragon Gate network, Jae! Jae brings the boys up to speed on the promotion's history, which stars to look out and the sizzling card for the forthcoming sh...

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 about New Japan and the graps in general. You can...

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 recent podcast guest Kaito Kiyomiya, there’s plenty...

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 chat with one of TJPW's brightest stars and will sit...

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 by the wonderful Farrah for the remainder of the e...