Die Matte Ist Heilig: Walter’s Reign as The Ring General
The best wrestler in the world isn’t the charismatic “Cleaner” from Winnipeg. It’s not “The Rainmaker” from Japan or “The Tribal King” that rules with an iron fist on Friday nights. It’s not even “The Genius of the Sky” who has dominated the black and yellow brand in 2020. To me, the best wrestler in the world is a …
Around The Ring Episode 23
On this episode(Accidentally called 21) of the show JR Perez and Floyd Johnson take a look at the moments that brought them joy from the week of Sunday 11/8/20 to Saturday 11/14/20. Some of the things will both shock and amaze you. Enjoy the show!
New Japan Academy, Vol 1. – Manga Review
Tetsuya Naito’s long, tumultuous journey to the top of New Japan Pro Wrestling is one of the greatest stories in wrestling because it isn’t just a story about wrestling. Naito dreamt of entering NJPW, becoming the IWGP Heavyweight Champion and main eventing the Tokyo Dome. Whilst today we can rest easy with the knowledge that Naito has surpassed those …
“My Heart and My Nuts”: On Juice Robinson’s Fiery Rant at the NJPW BOSJ Finals
After the BOSJ Finals, Juice Robinson delivered a poetic and emotional promo, further proof that he is one of the best talkers in the wrestling world.
World Tag League 2020 Preview
In an unusual year for New Japan, one thing that remains consistent is World Tag League being the final tournament of the year. But in a unique twist, the tournament will be running side by side with Best of the Super Juniors 27! World Tag League will see 10 teams enter the fray, with the action taking place within …
Best of the Super Juniors 27 Preview
Against the odds, New Japan has given us the New Japan Cup and G1 Climax, and now they will close off 2020 with a joint Best of Super Juniors and World Tag League tour! For only the third time in its 27 year history, BOSJ will be held with 10 participants in a single block. Each wrestler will face …
Building on A Legacy: Darby Allin and the TNT Championship
What defines a champion? For some, it’s the drawing power that comes with being “the face of the company”, the person fans clamor the most to see week in and week out. Others consider it to be the reign at the top, standing tall and proud as the leader of their world. For many, it’s the strength and power …
Around The Ring Episode 22
On this episode of the show Floyd and JR are back from a short hiatus to discuss the last 2 weeks of Pro Wrestling with extra special attention paid to AEW’s latest PPV Full Gear featuring Floyd’s Dream Match FTR vs The Young Bucks. Enjoy!
The Resurgence of El Desperado
The tragedy that is 2020 has a few redeeming qualities. In the world of New Japan Pro Wrestling, the roster has been limited and it has afforded El Desperado much needed time in the spotlight, time to remind us that he is a top tier contender in the junior heavyweight division. It’s something we’ve always known but merely forgotten, …