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The connection between pro wrestlers and their “nerdy” influences has never been stronger than it is right now. We live in a time where a wrestler waxing poetically about their favorite pop culture characters is extremely common, with dozens of performers live streaming their video game habits on Twitch and plenty more paying homage to their favorites through their …
In the beginning God created the G1 Climax, but Jay White aptly christened it the Jay1 Climax. The most triumphant of returns for King Switch was the story unfolding match by match throughout the tournament. For seven long months White had been unable to compete in Japan, and the G1 Climax 30 was his homecoming. Having won his block …
In 2016, Io Shirai had a run of classics as she cemented her status as one of the planet’s best wrestlers.
Who would have thought that NXT’s eco-warrior, sign-wielding hippie, CJ Parker would find his home in New Japan Pro Wrestling and become a stalwart as one of their very best? Juice Robinson is the complete package – the quintessential good guy, he wears his emotions on his sleeve, and is universally adored. An entirely rounded performer, his innate …
If you’re like me, you’ve probably played a video game or two in your life. And if you’re reading this article, I’m assuming that you have a tangential-like love/passion for wrestling. When you mix wrestling and video games, you can have some of the most memorable moments in some childhoods. Playing WWF Wrestlemania with friends or staying up late …
Welcome to the inaugural edition of Most Joyful Players (MJP)! Every month, a selection of WrestleJoy’s writers will bring to your their individual picks for the past month’s MJP. Some of us may find joy in violence, others in a villain getting their comeuppance and of course we will always find joy in Yano being Yano! Gedo (CiaranRH)Who would …
Chris Jericho joined NJPW in late 2017 and hoped to work with Kenny Omega (✔), Tetsuya Naito (✔), Kazuchika Okada (✔), and Hiroshi Tanahashi(✔). With his wish list now ticked off, is there anything left for The Painmaker in a New Japan ring? The name Chris Jericho carries a unique and powerful weight among English speaking fans, far more …
Mick Foley’s “The Problem with Hardcore” promo is some of his finest work—brilliantly conceived; brilliantly executed.
When Roman Reigns returned to WWE at Summerslam in August, it was a joyous occasion for fans of all stripes. Knowing that the real-life Joe Anoa’i felt healthy and safe enough to return to the ring amidst the COVID-19 crisis felt good. Nothing he did that night changed the feeling all that much. While Reigns absolutely trucked both Braun …
The G1 Climax is revered as the best tournament in all of pro wrestling, with the final being the best of the best. Two years ago, we were blessed with best G1 Climax final of all time, the best of the best of the best. August 12th 2018, Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Kota Ibushi. A perfect match of biblical proportions. …
