The Wrstling Podcast

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 celebrate our official one year Podcast anniversary, th...

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, Liam and Gareth take a look at ChocoPro #154 as wel...

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 cage.  Come join and get pumped up for the N1! If y...

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 respective journeys, life in Japan, the art of announc...

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 follow us on Twitter! You can find us at: @wrstli...

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: @wrstlingpod , @metaphwoarr , & @LWyatt_probably Find al...

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 include his first two matches against Akiyama, the for...

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 in learning more about DDT, check out the links be...

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 semis and finals, which you can watch on Wrestle Uni...

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 both Farrah and Yappy who joined in with translatio...

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 future interviews! There’s so much ground to cover in...

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 wrestling fan out for a good time, this chat with one o...

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 Joshi Pro's Tokyo Princess Cup. Be sure to follow...

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 World PPV! Be sure to follow us on Twitter! You can...

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 links at wrstlingpod.com

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! You can find us at: @wrstlingpod , @metaphwoarr , &...

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 should give it a chance.  It’s a brilliant, insightful...

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 , & @LWyatt_probably Find all our links at wrstlingpod.co...

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 you’re interested in seeing Miyu's match at CyberFi...

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 happenings around the Wrstling World including Satoshi...

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 week: @wrstlingpod , @metaphwoarr and @LWyatt_probabl...

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 Velocities vs Aussie Open. You can find our guests...

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 question whether we're witnessing the beginnings of a...

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 the guys think was the best of the week. And be sure...