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Five shows that try and give well rounded discussion to everything in wrestling around the world.
The latest show in the Truepenny Show family is All About All Japan as Christy invites guests to discuss Japan's legendary promotion and its rising stars in her own unique way. Featuring guests from across the wrestling commemorate.
The Wrestling Rewind is hosted by Darragh O’Connor and Dave Stephens as they take an in-depth look at the stories in North American pro wrestling from the previous week. They look at WWE, Impact Wrestling, Ring of Honor with a wry sense of humour but go deep on the issues facing the industry in North America.
If it's wrestling and it's a little bit different, The Truepenny Show covers it. James Truepenny and his crew of wrestling experts from around the world; Chelsea Spollen, Christy of Wrestling Sexism and NJPW Gifs, Alex Watt, Alex Edwards, Marcus Green, John Dinsdale of Steel Chair Magazine, Simon Heath, Canadian Indie Expert Anna, Queen of Tokyo and DDT historian Michelle Cain take you on a journey around the pro wrestling world.
Today at . . . is James’ show where he gives a quick round up of the day's action at any given event around the world on any wrestling day. The G1, The Best of Super Juniors, World Tag League and Wrestle Kingdom week have been covered so far with more shows to look at throughout the year.
Tellin' Stories looks back at James' writing career as he looks back on articles he had written in the past that have become relevant once again or were just a fun read, re read with notes for your listening pleasure.
The latest show in the Truepenny Show family is All About All Japan as Christy invites guests to discuss Japan's legendary promotion and its rising stars in her own unique way. Featuring guests from across the wrestling commemorate.
The Wrestling Rewind is hosted by Darragh O’Connor and Dave Stephens as they take an in-depth look at the stories in North American pro wrestling from the previous week. They look at WWE, Impact Wrestling, Ring of Honor with a wry sense of humour but go deep on the issues facing the industry in North America.
If it's wrestling and it's a little bit different, The Truepenny Show covers it. James Truepenny and his crew of wrestling experts from around the world; Chelsea Spollen, Christy of Wrestling Sexism and NJPW Gifs, Alex Watt, Alex Edwards, Marcus Green, John Dinsdale of Steel Chair Magazine, Simon Heath, Canadian Indie Expert Anna, Queen of Tokyo and DDT historian Michelle Cain take you on a journey around the pro wrestling world.
Today at . . . is James’ show where he gives a quick round up of the day's action at any given event around the world on any wrestling day. The G1, The Best of Super Juniors, World Tag League and Wrestle Kingdom week have been covered so far with more shows to look at throughout the year.
Tellin' Stories looks back at James' writing career as he looks back on articles he had written in the past that have become relevant once again or were just a fun read, re read with notes for your listening pleasure.
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James and Marcus take one last look at the Bad Man from Borger, as Stan Hansen settles into his position as top heel in AJPW, copes with the passing of Giant Baba, and sets a new generation of wrestlers on their way down The King's Road!
James and Christy Wrap up Wrestling Christmas with their last episode in this series as New Japan Pro Wrestling heads to Ota Ward for its annual post Wrestle Kingdom Party as agendas are set and alliances emerge. There are also two titles on the line, the IWGP Jnr Tag Titles are defended in a 4 Way Tag, and the IWGP Heavyweight Tag Titles are defended by the Knockout Brothers against the World Tag League Champions Ryohei Oiwa & Zack Sabre Jnr of TMDK!
James and Christy discuss the amazing final night of Hiroshi Tanahashi's career as he faces Kazuchika Okada one last time. Yota Tsuji and Konosuke Takeshita go all out for all the marbles. Aaron Wolf makes his debut against EVIL, and Syrui and Saya Kamatani have another double title match that is set to steal the show.
James is joined by Ruth to go deep on the NOAH New Year Show as it bring in some visitors, invaders and disruptors at Budokan Hall. Inamura defends the GHC title against OZAWA, Hiromu Takahashi defends the GHC Jnr Title against the resurgent AMAKUSA, and Naomichi Marafjui & Kenoh defend the tag titles against Bushi and his mystery partner, but who could it possibly be?
James is joined by Christy to talk AJPW and Kento Miyahara defends the Triple Crown against Yuma Anzai, there is an All Asian Tag Title match where the Champions MUSASHI & Seiki Yoshioka defend against invaders from Dragon Gate Gajadokuro and somewhat inevitably, a Battle Royal!
James looks at the New Year's Eve Show from Marigold as they have their annual Rookie Tournament as well as the Marigold Rumble!
James looks at the fun and games of Tokyo Joshi Pro's year end party as there is news from the Tag Team scene, three killer singles bouts, a tag match for a singles title and Rumble match to bring you swinging into the new year!
James talks about the Mika Iwata Anniversary Show from November, and highlights the young talent on show!
James and Christy examine the rise and rise of Stardom as they go back to Sumo Hall for one of their biggest shows of the year. Saya Kamitani defends her World of Stardom Championship against Saori Anou, the Wonder of Stardom title is on the line when Konami defends against Saya Iida, and Goddesses Of Stardom Champions Natsuko Tora & Ruaka from HATE defend against Aya Sakura & Sayaka Kurara of Cosmic Angels. Christy and James dissect the matches, talk about the stories and give an insight as to what is making Stardom the hottest property in Japan right now.
James takes a long look at JTO's card from November as part of wrestling Christmas. A loaded card with a small but extremely hot crowd gives a real flavour of what is going on in the Japanese Indie Scene.
Watch the show here:
https://youtu.be/NmN0Z-3wVps?si=1aMFVMgd2Bev601o
Today At Wrestling Christmas Day 2_ World Class Championship Wrestling Christmas Star Wars 1982 by The Truepenny Show
On this first day of Wrestling Christmas James reviews CMLL's Martes De Glamour Show from Guadalajara on the 16th of December which you can find here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0_DKHAQaiQ
James and Marcus look back over two of the Autumn's biggest cards, ROH Final Battle and Chihiro Hashimoto's 10th Anniversary Show in Tokyo. Athena defends her ROH title, a new Women's Pure Champion is crowned and Mercedes Mone defends the TV title against Red Velvet. The pair then discuss the absolute barn burner of a main event in Sendai as Big Hash defends her Sendai Girls World Title against The Sun God Saree!
James and Christy close out this tournament with some happy thoughts of a tournament well wrestled but some doubts and concerns for the future as they look at Wrestle Kingdom 20 with both joy and some serious reservations. In the mean time two loaded cards impress and bring a riveting climax to what has been an incredible year for NJPW
John Dinsdale's story on the Tupelo Concession Stand Brawl that we talked about on the show
https://wrestlingsc.com/2021/10/17/31-days-of-deathmatches-volume-3-day-17/
Good Lord where do we even start? A week of excellent wrestling and perplexing decisions, bring frustration to Christy and quiet joy to James as NJPW drop a firework in the underpants of forward planning but offer up some banger wrestling matches. Defy genre expectation along the way. Shoma Kato continues to be cringe.
James & Christy bring you news from Sunday's New Japan World Tag League as the final is getting closer and the teams are vying for a place in the semi final. There is news from outside of NJPW, as BUSHI is announced for NOAH, and the intrepid duo look at the lack of news concerning Wrestle Kingdom 20.
Good Lord where do we even begin? 10 minutes on Zane Jay's wrist tape and we are off and running on a show of segues masquerading as a show review. The Joy of Callum Newman's Tattoos, Tag Team Marriage Counselling and the pure hearted opulence of Katsuya Murashima's wholesome energy. Go on, you know want too.
James & Christy bring you all the news of Night 9 & 10 of World Tag League as the tournament wears on the and the edges start to fray around the marriage of convenience that is Ward dogs and the Unaffiliated.
James & Christy deep dive into night 8 of the World Tag League as the slow starters begin to catch up and relationships begin to develop. Hiromu and Finlay become a bit Dierks and Katy, and we kick off with a new opening!
James & Christy catch you up on the week's action as NJPW World Tag League continues. El Desperado & Shuji Ishikawa pick up some surprising wins, Toru Yano & Oleg Boltin also impress and some of the bigger names struggle with momentum.
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