This week, the boys welcome a true pioneer to the podcast in the form of Singapore's Alexis Lee! One of the driving forces behind the burgeoning South East Asian scene, Alexis talks us through her career and her outlook for the years ahead.  With upcoming matches against Joshi luminaries such as Kamiyu and former podcast guest Maya Yukihi, now is a great time to jump on board if you're unfamiliar, and learn about one of Asia's best kept secrets! You can follow Alexis on Twitter &...

He's back! It's been over a year since the Ace of Ichigaya, Baliyan Akki, graced the pod with his presence but finally, he has returned. Join Akki at his philosophical best, discussing his recent return to India alongside Emi and Mei, and which direction he would like to take his career after an incredibly fruitful twelve months.  You can find Akki at @baliyanxakki   Also, make sure you subscribe to the Gatoh Move/ChocoPro and Wrestle Square YouTube channels!   And be sure to follow our...

The Wrstling Podcast needed more Nina, and this week we deliver! We're joined by octuple champion Nina Samuels.  In this chat, we learn about the responsibility that comes with being a champion, as well as touching on her time in NXT UK, Sendai Girls and her love for teaching. Be sure to follow Nina:  - Watch her huge no DQ Eve Title Match here  - Buy her merch on Big Cartel or PWT  - Follow her on Patreon, X, and Instagram Follow our socials for more content throughout the week:...

The 2023 Happy List is officially upon us! For the uninitiated, this list is comprised of the 10 wrestlers who have brought the most cheer to the Wrstling Pod boys this year. This can be due to good humour, a success story or just by putting on banger matches.  So far, so simple. HOWEVER, the list is debated live, with  Gareth and Liam pitching for their respective picks to be included. Cue much haggling, gamesmanship, and light hearted debate! Follow our socials for more content throughout...

In our final interview of the year, we speak with one of our collective favourites from the Aussie scene, Cherry Stephens! As one of PWA's most well-defined characters, Cherry talks us through how she approaches this side of her game and how she navigates telling her story in other promotions. In addition, we touch on her love of Japan and desire to wrestle there, as well as what's going on down under.  Be sure to follow Cherry on Twitter here and on Instagram here.  Follow our socials for...

This week we welcome 'The Deadly One' Nightshade! Fresh from her stint in Marvelous in Japan, we sit down and discuss life in the dojo, wrestling on the continent and much much more. Be sure to follow our guest on Twitter & Insta She also has a Patreon and Merch Store if you'd like to support her there too. Follow our socials for more content throughout the week: @wrstlingpod, @metaphwoarr and @LWyatt_probably. Find all our links at wrstlingpod.com Thanks as always to Rob Hawkins for our...

Join the boys for a quick catch up ahead of a new season of The Wrstling Podcast! Follow our socials for more content throughout the week: @wrstlingpod, @metaphwoarr and @LWyatt_probably. Find all our links at wrstlingpod.com Thanks as always to Rob Hawkins for our wonderful theme tune.Find Rob at @rob_hawkins

Join us as we talk all things Chocopro & EVE from their recent pair of shows in London! Follow our socials for more content throughout the week: @wrstlingpod, @metaphwoarr and @LWyatt_probably. Find all our links at wrstlingpod.com Thanks as always to Rob Hawkins for our wonderful theme tune.Find Rob at @rob_hawkins

This week, in the second part of our Renegades of Wrestling vs GCW special, we welcome 'First Class' Aysha to the show! As one of Australia's brightest prospects, Aysha talks us through her learning experience during COVID, training at Flat Backs, with Shawn Spears and Tyler Breeze, and the devolpment of the First Class character. We also discuss her upcoming showdown with Maki Itoh and whether an iron head will be any match for a champagne bottle! To hit up the ROW vs GCW shows in person,...

This week, we welcome one of the rising stars of Australia and indeed South East Asia, 'The Golden Tiger' Emman Azman! Emman details his wrestling journey from starting out in his native Malaysia to choosing Australia as the place to develop.  We also discuss the potential of the South East Asian scene, his role within it and of course, his upcoming showdown with El Hijo del Vikingo as part of the GCW vs Renegades of Wrestling tour. To hit up the ROW vs GCW shows in person, you can buy...

This week, we welcome one of the minds behind one of our favourite companies, Pro Wrestling EVE's Dann Read! Dann offers up his views on the wrestling industry as a whole, how women's wrestling is perceived, and the intricacies of running a promotion. We also explore his role as a defacto coach, his approach to developing talent and of course, the upcoming cross-promotion with ChocoPro! You can buy tickets for the upcoming EVE shows here, and find them on YouTube where you can subscribe to...

They say that good things come to those that wait..well, erm, we'll let you be the judge of that one!  Regardless, the boys are back for a bit of a catch up on all things graps as well as playing a fun game which will roll out across the remainder of 2023. If you're still out there and receiving these messages, please join us Follow our socials for more content throughout the week: @wrstlingpod, @metaphwoarr and @LWyatt_probably. Find all our links at wrstlingpod.com Thanks as always to Rob...

We're back in your life for our Peaches and Cream episode aka 112, and what a treat we have in store! This week, we're joined by none other than New Japan's own 'Mr. No Days Off' Fred Rosser! Fred talks us through his journey from WWE to NJPW STRONG, the #BLOCKTHEHATE movement and coaching at the NJPW Academy, along with much, much more! Please follow our guest on Twitter and check out Fred's Linktree. Follow our socials for more content throughout the week: @wrstlingpod, @metaphwoarr and...

It's a welcome return for two of the podcast's favourite friends, or as some might say, bros - Baliyan Akki and Mei Suruga! The Best Bros return to catch us up on their US tour, the joint venture with Deadlock Pro and that sneaky Starlight Kid, who recently paid a visit to the chocolate square. Join us for an informal catch up with two of our longtime pals! You can find our guests at  @Mei_gtmv & @baliyanxakki   And be sure to follow our socials for more content throughout the week:...

Interview season rolls on and we're delighted to welcome Marvelous' Takumi Iroha to the podcast! Takumi is widely considered one of the best pro wrestlers walking planet earth and with good reason.  In this episode, we learn about her approach to the graps, love of travelling and get an all-time great answer to our karaoke question. Please follow our guest on Twitter and Instagram.  Her home promotion of Marvelous also has an English Twitter and a YouTube channel you should check out! Follow...

This week, The Wrstling Podcast welcomes Joshi royalty in the form of 'ANIKI' Ryo Mizunami! Aided by podcast pal Mr. HAKU,  Ryo talks us through training under Meiko Satomura, her exploits in AEW and how she maintains her high energy levels. In addition, Ryo also talks about her desire to wrestle in the UK and her upcoming match at Tokyo Joshi Pro's Grand Princess! You can follow Ryo on Twitter & Instagram. Follow our socials for more content throughout the week: @wrstlingpod,...

It's a busy one this week as we react to two shows and even manage to fit in a catch up with an old pal! Top billing goes to our interview with friend of the show KJ, who is doing big things in the UAE and has just become an on-screen character with WrestleFest DXB. If you like finding new wrestling before everyone else, this is the interview for you. Then, we catch up on ChocoPro #300 and our most recent trip to London for Pro Wrestling EVE! Find all of KJ's links here. You can follow...

Interview season is back and we are delighted to welcome our first guest of the year in PURE-J's Chilean sensation, AKARI! Aided by translation extraordinaire Issa, AKARI talks us through her road to Japan, her work in PURE-J and her goals for the future.  If you haven't seen AKARI's work before, this may be a useful introduction to a wrestler poised for big things. You can follow our guest AKARI on Twitter and find all her other links on her linktree. Be sure to follow Issa too! Find her...

The Wrstling Podcast is back for its first show of 2023! And before getting too carried away with the new year, Liam and Gareth close the book on 2022 by presenting their 15 favourite matches of the year. With contributions from across the UK, US and Japan, it's a diverse list featuring podcast favourites such as Konosuke Takeshita, Miyu Yamashita and more! Follow our socials for more content throughout the week: @wrstlingpod, @metaphwoarr and @LWyatt_probably. Find all our links at...

Back for it's third installment; it's the Wrstling Pod Happy List!  Listen as Liam & Gareth try and whittle down their respective ten wrestlers who brought them the most joy this calendar year to one official joint Wrstling Pod Happy List.  Can Gareth avoid being steamrolled by Liam again this year? Find out now.  Follow our socials for more content throughout the week: @wrstlingpod, @metaphwoarr and @LWyatt_probably. Find all our links at wrstlingpod.com Thanks as always to Rob Hawkins...

For the final interview of 2022, The Wrstling Podcast is delighted to welcome the wonderful Miu Watanabe to the show! Miu is the current International Princess of Princess champion in Tokyo Joshi Pro, and talks us through winning the title and her plans to defend it. We also cover her beginnings in wrestling, idol culture and of course, the giant swing Be sure to follow Miu on the socials: Twitter, Instagram, & TikTok You can also follow Farrah, our wonderful translator! @farrahakase...

The Wrstling Podcast is back and covering a quartet of shows from the past month - Pro Wrestling EVE's Wrestle Queendom (nights 1 and 2), New Japan and Stardom's Historic X-Over and Tokyo Joshi Pro's All Rise '22.  The boys were in London for the two EVE shows and offer some insight into the EVE live experience, alongside all of the usual graps commentary that you would expect.  Then we head over to Japan for two very different, but equally compelling, shows from some the country's foremost...

This week, we welcome back  longtime friend of the podcast - Farrah!!! Free from show reviews or translation duty, this time we have invited Farrah to present her three biggest wrestling bug bears for consideration of entry into Wrstling 101.  As always, Liam and Gareth will be on hand to scrutinise, and ultimately agree with, whatever Farrah presents. But hey, why not come along for the ride? Be sured to follow the wonderful Farrah on Twitter - @farrahakase Follow our socials for more...