Pacific Rim Wrestling

Fumi Saito attended the NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 13 press conference. On this episode, Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about the matches announced, impressions of what was said, where things are going and what the future could hold for Chris Jericho, Ibushi, Jay White, Okada, Naito and the overall wrestling business. Like, comment and subscribe to the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast. 

Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about the "F" word in wrestling: Fake Plus, Onita comes to NYC for WrestleMania Weekend, Baba's NWA title wins, Otsuka vs Takada in Pride, Okada shakes hands with Takahashi and the history of superstar tag teams in Japan. Don't forget to #AskFumi on Twitter and we'll answer your questions on the show. Like, comment and subscribe to the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast.

This week Fumi Saito and Jim Valley cover some very controversial topics: - The reaction to nudity on the cover of Weekly Pro Wrestling magazine - Lanny Poffo meeting with New Japan Pro Wrestling - Don Callis and the photo the rubbed some people in the NJPW office the wrong way - Which North American wrestlers NJPW wants to keep - Ricki Chosu announces his retirement - Your #AskFumi questions on: Naito, Kitao, Kazuo Yamazaki and more. Like, comment, share and subscribe to the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast.

Fumi Saito and Jim Valley look at the career of the late Don Leo Johnathan in Japan. Plus a deep dive into Kenny Omega and why Fumi is impressed with Omega and thinks he will be a legend in Japan.  Plus Tanahashi, Shingo, Cody, Jericho, your #askfumi questions about Roddy Piper, Weekly Pro Wrestling and and more. 

It's the one year anniversary of The Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast. This episode Fumi Saito and Jim Valley discuss: - The recent shows Fumi has seen in Tokyo - The Mae Young Classic - The president of New Japan - A preview of King of Pro Wrestling - The history of Masato Tanaka - The Japan candidates for The Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame - Much more. Like, subscribe and share The Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast.

A packed show! On this week's episode: - Why Jim dislikes "Nak-America" - Fumi looks at Gedo, Jay White, Okada and Tanahashi - The new yet old addition to the Stardom roster - Your #AskFumi questions on Sayama's book, kayfabe in Japan, Sano vs. Liger, the big Tokyo Dome card put on by Weekly Pro Wrestling Magazine in 1995 and more. Like, comment, share and subscribe to The Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast.

Fumi and Jim are back! This week they talk about: - Were Tanahashi's comments about Omega real? - When and how Chris Jericho may appear again - Could New Japan break into two separate tours? - The current WWE scene - Plus your questions on live entrance music, Kawada, Misawa and more.

A number of  shows in Japan this week: The Takayama benefit show, Hideo Itami (KENTA) on the Marufuji anniversary show and WWE in Osaka. Plus Fumi and Jim talk Chris Jericho at ALL IN and answer your questions on Ken Shamrock and Bob Sapp. We had a few technical issues. We're sorry and we're working on them.

A Summerslam review plus looking forward to Hell in a Cell and WWE Evolution. Fumi Saito says he learned a lot from this show. We'll tell you what that is, Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman, Rhonda Rousey and more. Plus Kairi Sane, Io Shirai and Japanese women's wrestling. Like, share and subscribe! 

Fumi Saito's firsthand account of the finals of the G-1 Climax. Fumi was at Budokan for Tanahashi's amazing win. Fumi talks about why he thinks Tanahashi is the best choice to win, what makes him special and what could happen at WrestleKingdom 13. Plus, Okada, Gedo, Omega, Tama Tonga, Pieter, your questions for #AskFumi and more. 

A jam-packed episode! How you can win a free Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast tshirt. Plus the story of the Fumi Saito tshirts from the 90s, the history of Japanese wrestlers traveling abroad only to come back as bigger stars, women's wrestling in Japan, will fans reject The Firing Squad's constant interference, Asuka, Nakamura, your questions and more. Follow @fumihikodayo and @jimvalley.  Like, comment and subscribe to the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast.

Remembering Fumi's friend, the late Adrian Adonis, who died tragically in a van crash 30 years ago this month. Fumi talks about his career, how they met, Adrian's runs in Japan as well as the WWF and what Adrian said before he passed away. In addition we talk about Fumi's book, more on Brody, Masa Saito and the party to remember Motoko Baba. Lots of history and stories you probably haven't heard in this episode. Like, share and subscribe to the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast.

For the first time ever released to the public, on the 30th anniversary of Bruiser Brody's death: Fumi Saito's interview with Bruiser Brody recorded in 1985. Among many topics, Brody talks about Jumbo Tsuruta, Jimmy Snuka, working as an independent and his legacy.  

A very special episode as Fumi Saito remembers the man he calls his 'godfather in the business', Masa Saito. Fumi talks about what Mr. Saito taught him, his career, the incident at McDonald's, visiting him in prison, the AWA title win and the famous jungle match with Antonio Inoki. Mr. Saito was so popular that he even had a drink named after him in bars in Minnesota. Like, subscribe and share the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast. 

We are back! After a little abscence Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about the style of New Japan. Is it too tough on the body? Plus Fumi's live perspective of WWE in Tokyo, remembering Bruiser Brody and details on Fumi's new book on Bruiser Brody and more. Like, share and subscribe to the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast.

Remembering Big Van Vader, Leon White. Fumi Saito was there the night Vader debuted and beat Antonio Inoki. Fumi talks about the 3 men who were considered to fill the role, Vader's biggest matches, his history in Japan & around the world and where Vader ranks among the greatest foreign wrestlers in Japanese history. Next week: how you can win a Pacific Rim tshirt and we remember Adrian Adonis. Like, comment and subscribe.

Fumi Saito (@fumihikodayo) and Jim Valley (@JimValley) review NJPW Dominion 2018. Fumi goes deep into what the results mean and what's next for Chris Jericho, Kenny Omega and New Japan Pro Wrestling. Like, share and subscribe.

An incredibly special episode. It's been 30 years since the murder of Bruiser Brody. It's also been 30 years since Fumi Saito spoke to Brody's widow Barbara Goodish. In a very personal interview for both Fumi and Barbara, they talk about Bruiser Brody's legacy, his favorite opponents, Brody's surprising fears, plus Barbara answers the question once and for all if Bruiser Brody would have gone to the WWF and lost to Hulk Hogan. In addition Barbara learns parts of her husband's career from Fumi that even she didn't know. A very special interview. You may hear other Bruiser Brody interviews, but not one like this. Please like, share and subscribe.

Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast #24: This week Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about the significance of #ALLIN, New Japan's new president, Fumi's program with Tanahashi, Jumbo Tsuruta, Brody and questions for #AskFumi. Share and subscribe.

Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #23. This week Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about the return of Chris Jericho, if he will wrestling at the NJPW at The Cow Palace in San Francisco, Omega vs Okada, All Japan Carnival, Marifuji, Mrs. Baba, the 25th anniversary of Onita vs Funk in FMW and more. Share and subscribe!

A bonus episode of The Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast. The most in-depth coverage of Motoko Baba you will find anywhere. With the passing of Mrs. Baba, Fumi Saito talks about her history, her role in All Japan Pro Wrestling, his personal interactions with her, some amazing pieces of wrestling history she leaves behind and much more. Please share this incredibly informational episode.  

This week Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about the history of Bruno Sammartino in Japan, the Andre the Giant documentary and Chris Jericho's future with NJPW. Like, comment, share and subscrite! Follow on social: @fumihikodayo and @jimvalley

Episode #21. This week Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about Nakamura as heel, WrestleMania 34, NXT Take Over, WWE Hall of Fame, Hiro Matsuda and the TRUE STORY of breaking Hulk Hogan's leg in training, Andre the Giant in Japan, Bull Nakano and t-shirts! Share and subscribe! 

Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast #20! We preview WrestleMania 34, including Fumi's prediction for The Undertaker, our favorite WrestleManias and, by request on Twitter, the history of Asuka/Kana in Japan, including Bull Nakano's prediction that came true. Like, subscribe and share The Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast. Follow @fumihikodayo & @jimvalley #askfumi

Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast #18: This week Fumi and Jim talk about Daniel Bryan's return, why they are uncomfortable with it, Bryan's history in Japan, comparisons to Shibata, Zack Sabre Jr's New Japan Cup victory, how he can draw has a main eventer, Chris Jericho's status with New Japan and much more. #AskFumi for questions on Japanese wrestling. 

This week Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about WrestleMania 34, what it means for Shinsuke Nakamura and Asuka, Ishimori's plans, Bob Backlund returning to Japan to wrestle Fujinami, a history of Fujinami, who are viewed as the legends of today, Steve Keirn and more. Please download, share and subscribe.

Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #17: - We're back after an unplanned break! - Shinsuke Nakamura's popularity in Japan as he challenges for the WWE title at WrestleMania - The surprising first Japanese wrestler to work on a WrestleMania card - History of Dory Funk Jr. in Japan including Baba, Bruiser Brody, Abdullah the Butcher, Terry Funk, David Von Erich and more - New Pacific Rim t-shirts - much more Please share, comment and subscribe!  

In episode 16 of the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast we cover Hulk Hogan's career in Japan in depth: his beginnings, his teachers, his biggest matches and his legacy in Japan. Plus New Japan, Omega, Ibushi, All Japan, Miyahara, Yoshitatsu, Joe Doering, AJPW Carnival, and much more. Follow on Twitter @fumihikodayo and @jimvalley. Please like, share and subscribe.

History was made in the WWE Royal Rumble 2018! Fumi and Jim talk about the victories of Asuka and Shinsuke Nakamura, the significance of their victories and what it can mean in Japan. Plus Ronda Rousey in WWE, Is New Beginning the end of the Bullet Club?, Kenny Omega, Jay White, Cody, Tanahashi and new NJPW Champion Minoru Suzuki.  

We're back. This week on the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast: - A review of RAW 25 - Rachel Ellering in Japan - Stardom's success - Giant Baba's 80th Birthday - Hulk Hogan vs Dusty Rhodes - Dusty Rhodes vs Bob Backlund - more Download, share and subscribe. Follow us on Twitter @fumihikoday & @jimvalley

Wrestle Kingdom 12 is history, but did it make history? Fumi Saito thinks it did. On this epidsode of the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Fumi talks about: - Kenny Omega's interesting post-match interview - Clues Chris Jericho gave in his post-match interview - His thoughts on the booking of the IWGP title match - Why Alpha vs Omega was a legendary match - A run down of the major matches - What it means for NJPW to run Nippon Budokan. - much more Please share, like and subscribe. Follow @fumihikodayo and @jimvalley

Episode #12 of the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast: - Predictions for Wrestle Kingdom 12 - Shows to attend during WK Week - New GHC Champion - Why things are looking up for NOAH - Other wrestling-related activities and places in Tokyo - and much more. Follow @fumihikodayo & @jimvalley

"Mr. Main Event" Chris Jericho spoke EXCLUSIVELY to Fumi Saito. In this BONUS EPISODE of Pacific Rim, hear what Jericho had to say about: - Naito's comments about Jericho, NJPW & WWE - Will Jericho wrestle against Naito? - The surprising icon Jericho is patterning himself after. - Plans for Jericho's entrance at Wrestle Kingdom 12 - New Jericho branding and merchandise Fumi Saito has known Jericho for over 20 years.  Follow Fumi @fumihikodayo and Jim Valley @jimvalley

We're back. Fumi Saito & Jim Valley on the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast.  This week: - WWE Clash of Champions - Death of Tom Zenk - Anniversary of the death of Rikidozan - Did Fumi actually write down what Jericho told him? - Naito vs Jericho? - All Japan end of the year - Stardom working with ROH - Tokyo Sports Awards - Hideo Itami on 205 Live Please share, subscribe, comment and like. Follow on Twitter: @fumihikodayo @jimvalley

Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast #10 This week Fumi and Jim cover:  - Chris Jericho's surprise appearance in Japan - Michael Elgin and Jeff Cobb - Could we see NJPW roster changes in 2018? -Much more Please share, subscribe, comment and like. Follow: @fumihikodayo @jimvalley

Our longest show so far! This week Jim Valley and Fumi Saito talk about: - The newest inductees to the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame: The Sharpe Brothers, Minoru Suzuki and AJ Styles - New Japan interviews Fumi on Chris Jericho - UWF U-Cosmos at Tokyo Dome - Continue our look at the history of wrestling at Tokyo Dome - Hulk Hogan in Japan, plus Fumi's take on Hogan in the AWA. Did Hulk actually want the AWA title? Please like, share, review and comment. Follow on Twitter @fumihikodayo and @jimvalley

Fumi Saito and Jim Valley are back. This week: - Thanksgiving dinner in Tokyo with Cody Hall - Great Kabuki retirement and career retrospective - Wrestling on Thanksgiving night - Beginning of our history of wrestling at The Tokyo Dome: - Starrcade in Tokyo - WCW/Japan Super Shows I & II - Including: Hell Raisers, Sting & Muta, Hase, Fujinami and more. Please like, share, subscribe   

Episode 7 of the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast. This week Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about: - Survivor Series booking - Asuka's future on RAW - Debbie Malenko's return to Japan after 16 years - Mariko Yoshida's retirement - New Japan at Korakuen Hall - Jeff Cobb's debut in Japan - Chucky T & Barreta - Has The Bullet Club lost its steam in Japan? - History of Wrestling at the Tokyo Dome Like, share, subscribe and comment! Follow us on Twitter @fumihikodayo & @jimvalley

This week on the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast: - Stars who got "Lost in Translation" in Japan & The U.S. - Analysis of WWE Survivor Series 2017 - A look back at All Japan Women at Survivor Series 1995 - More on the Chris Jericho/New Japan relationship - The Tag League tournaments - The Destroyer Dick Beyer. His upcoming award and history in Japan - Eddy Guerrero in Japan Follow on Twitter: @fumihikodayo & @jimvalley 

Chris Jericho is coming to Wrestle Kingdom 12 to face Kenny Omega. Fumi Saito has known Jericho since his days in WAR. Reaction in Japan to the WK announcement, potential booking outcomes, history of Jericho in Japan and more. Plus, the retirement of Manami Toyota: her history, her legacy and what she's telling friends about her future plans. In additon, we talk about the life and death of "Tokyo Joe" Daigo, Jay White's debut as 'Switchblade' and more. Follow @fumihikodayo & @jimvalley Please like, comment, share and subscribe.

A packed show! Fumi Saito and Jim Valley are back. This week Fumi gives his thoughts on this year's Japan candidates for the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame. On November 17th, Fumi is hosting a special Q & A at Bull Nakano's bar for the return to Japan of Debbie Malenko! Also this week, Fumi & Jim talk about the Inoki funeral show, Joe Doering's Triple Crown win, plus answer your questions about Onita's place in history and Heisei Ishingun. Please like, comment, share and subscribe. On Twitter @jimvalley @fumihikodayo 

This week Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about: - The realism in the Sami Zayn/Kevin Owens storyline - Kurt Angle wrestling in WWE - Last-minute replacements throughout history - The legacy of Yoshihiro Takayama - Antonio Inoki's biggest moments - Fumi remembers his friend Road Warrior Hawk

This week on Episode #2 of The Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast, Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about the future of Shinsuke Nakamura. Will he ever wrestle in Japan again? The different perceptions between the Young Bucks in the U.S vs The Young Bucks in Japan. Fumi Saito reviews the main event of the All Japan show at Korakuen Hall. Plus predictions on Okada vs Naito at the Tokyo Dome, Kenny Omega, and the connection between Japan and ECW. Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast: covering Japan to the U.S and all points throughout history. Please like, share and subscribe!

Fumi Saito is a legendary pro wrestling journalist, author and historian. In his new podcast hosted by Jim Valley, you'll learn about the history of wrestling, how it ties into what's happening today and hear stories never heard anywhere else. Follow us on Twitter @fumihikodayo & @jimvalley. Each week you can ask questions using the hashtag #askfumi. Please like, share and subcribe. In this episode: - All Japan's Women's Wrestling Reunion Show - Ali vs Inoki: what it meant in Japan - The Machines - Famous NWA, WWF and AWA world title changes in Japan and how the public reacted