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Danielson vs ZSJ.  War Dogs V United Empire.   This is all the Wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois are talking about on this episode. Because the matches demand it. To join the Club or buy some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠weworkstiff.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can find and follow the show: On X / twitter @weworkstiff On Instagram instagram.com/weworkstiff/ On Reddit red...

This means a lot of talk about the United Empire heading into the Cage match. Whether its Akira’s vulnerability, TJP’s possible duplicity, Okhan’s emerging Empire, Ospreay’s absence, Cobbs Injury or Henares war, all sides of the Empire are discussed. Also, we talk ZSJ’s goals for the year in New Japan and what this match with Danielson means, the changing dynamic between Okada and Tana as they bat...

It’s the 2023 Year in Review in the form of a monster Golden Stiffies Awards Nomination Special episode. It may have taken a little longer to edit, but it has arrived, and is the place to learn who the bois nominated for awards in categories such as Character of the Year, Match of the Year, Best WWS Episode, Biggest Missed Opportunity, The Story of the Year and, importantly, WHY! Listen to find ou...

WE'RE BACK! We talk Wrestle Kingdom and the implicit message it sent, Okada leaving and the impacts of that in the context of the emerging characters and stories in the company, and then begin a deep dive series into the factions of New Japan Pro Wrestling; starting with the War Dogs. To join the Club or buy some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠weworkstiff.com⁠...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and to celebrate, the wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois are giving out their best gifts in the form of the biggest episode in the history of We Work Stiff. The most comprehensive (and possibly pretentious) Wrestle Kingdom preview show possible featuring a cavalcade of the best minds in the New Japan community. We send a huge thankyou to all those who joined the...

This week the lads return from a forced mini break due to Dave dealing with COVID, but, upon return Josh throws poor Dave straight into the deep end to comprehensively discuss the World Tag League Finals and all the consequential story beats. Topics include the Pirate life for LiJ, Yota and Yuya going from back to back to hair vs hair, Sanada v Naito show their characters, the Ren is Due for the H...

This week the Bois are “wrapped” with Tag League. So much so, they spend an exorbitant amount of time dissecting the first half of the tour by breaking down each team, where they’re placed, what elements of character and story progression have been on display, and where this may be leading these personalities towards the end of the league; and the impact this may have on 2024 New Japan Pro Wrestli...

The wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois this week, like basically every New Japan content creator, have to talk about the AEW and NJPW partnership in the wake of the drama and discourse of the weekend. But rather than vent frustrations, the lads use this as an opportunity to uncover the structure of New Japan's narrative conventions and explain why the events of the past week concern them in relation...

The Stiff Bois are back to preview the most intriguing World Tag League in recent memory. Starting with a discussion about Hiromu in DDT, with a brief overview of the puro landscape, and some discussion of the key moments from Lonestar Shootout, the lads then play the role of news breakers, discussing in real time the release of the Tag League line-ups, and providing a preview of each team, their...

This week the Stiff Bois dive into a very on brand, deep dive, review an incredible Power Struggle show. Off the back of the launch of theStiff. Club the lads are feeling particularly positive and have found so many things in New Japan to get around. Shota v Ospreay put on a masterpiece that’s vibes could only be surpassed by the chaos of Mox v Great Okhan hitting up Fleet Street. Some juicy Wrest...

A busy week for New Japan sees the Stiff Bois discussing ZSJ’s equally busy week, Shingo and the NEVER realm of Nakajima, providing a deep dive into the matches, characters and stories of interest from first half of Super Jnr Tag League (including one story the lads think is the perfect representation of New Japan at its best) and then the show finishes with a preview of the key stories for Power...

Listen to The Stiff Bois first ever live podcast recording, taking place from PWA Colosseum’s fan fest event. The Bois were joined by the awesome Paris De Silva of the Velocities to talk PWA, the Colosseum tournament, New Japan pro wrestling and Japanese pro wrestling philosophy. An awesome event made more special by all our Stiffies; and we want to share this with all of you. You can find and fol...

The Limb Reaper of New Japan Pro Wrestling Robbie Eagles returns once more to the podcast in a wide-ranging discussion that covers his move to TMDK, Fujita’s excursion, New Japan’s movements into South East Asia and then delves into extensive previews of this week’s upcoming PWA Colosseum event, and an incredible breakdown of the Super Junior Tag League where he lets us all know what he think of e...

The episode where Josh and Dave review NJPW Destruction in Ryogoku; featuring reviews of every match and further analysis of each match in terms of the character and the big picture implications heading towards Wrestle Kingdom. A big episode that not only gets you up to date with all the happenings from the fall out of the Destruction show but sets about preparing you for season ahead in terms of...

Will Josh and Dave survive the discourse as they provide a comprehensive preview of NJPW Destruction in Ryogoku? The lads speculate as to who 'X the 5th Guy' could be, the ceiling that Kevin Knight could break through, the reason why philosophies matter in New Japan Pro Wrestling, the never ending story of the NEVER open weight title and how this is also impacting ELP and the War Dogs, the...

Josh and Dave are back to give a comprehensive review of Destruction in Kobe, covering each match and providing analysis on the key character directions and relevant stories that played out and spend a lot of time rationalising the decisions and speculating where they could lead. Key talking points include 'long shadows, the House and Sanada's reign', the enigma that is Naito and Gene...

Josh and Dave are here to provide a comprehensive preview of the Destruction in Kobe card, covering each match and providing analysis on the key character directions and relevant stories heading into the event and begin to speculate on the possible directions heading out. Key talking points include the rise of Douki, a brief chat on matchmaking vs booking, House of Torture vs Just Five Guys and wh...

As the Road to Destruction Tour gets underway the Bois are back to let the Stiffies know that where were heading, we don’t need roads, as the lads discuss all things Zack Sabre Jr. Off the big news from AEW, the dream match being set, Zack has an important couple of months ahead which seemingly will indicate a lot about his, and NJPW’s, future. So, before he embarks on it, we cover his WOTY qualit...

Josh and Dave discuss a big wrestling weekend and consider the implications for NJPW, its characters, stories and fans. Discussing a great RevPro show and AEW’s massive spectacle the lads explore how New Japan’s partnerships currently operate, the different ways they manifest and are experienced by fans and the intentions and unintended consequences that could emerge in the future as AEW continues...

With the G1 in the rear view, and the Destruction tour still up ahead, this week, Josh and Dave take the time to guide the Stiffies through what makes NJPW characters and storytelling so engaging for them and introduce a theory that helps the lads determine who is moving forward in New Japan Pro Wrestling. You can find and follow the show: On X / twitter @weworkstiff On Instagram instagram.com/wew...

Josh and Dave wrap up the entire G1 tournament through the lens of the Elite 8. Talking the key stories and directions for each character, their best matches and notable moments, as well as acknowledging the best performers across the entire tournament. Plus, a deep dive into the incredible performance of Naito across his final two matches vs Naito and Okada and what his tournament portends for th...

With the G1 finals upon us, the wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois, as part of a series of shows for this final week, look back to review the performance of the A and B block’s by naming their teams MVP’s for each block. The lads also break down the first of Gedo’s controversial decisions this tournament (more to come in the C and D and Finals reviews), to try and explain how Kaito Kiyomiya (and New Japa...

In the midst of what seems like a collective wrestling fatigue sweeping the G1 Discourse, the wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois are here to discuss week 2 of New Japan’s Grade 1 Climax. The lads discuss the criticism of the tournament but work to understand and rationalise the decisions and potential positive impacts in the long run. In addition, Stiff Stuff makes a return as the tripod highlight some i...

The Tri-Pod unites to talk a host of topics from the first week of G1 Climax 33. From big picture ideas like the size of the field, the format, the inconsistent block nights, to the Stuff the Stiffies should be checking out and each of the lads standout performers in their teams, this is a packed episode to get you caught up on what to follow as the tournament heads into the critical stages. So, c...

It’s Stiff 1 Climax time and the celebrate Josh and Dave preview all 32 participants from this years tournament to explore their key stories and character motivations heading into the tourney. The lads breakdown the pivotal matches for each participant, project their potential in the tournament and consider the possible stories in, and directions heading out of, G1 CLIMAX 33. Plus, the bois reveal...