This is a podcast about professional wrestling by a professional wrestling fan. Going to be covering mostly puroresu, but will have some American wrestling dashed in.
We review a full week of NOAH, along with NatsuPoi and Saori Anou's 10th anniversary.
We reviewed Marigold's first anniversary, headlined by the retirement of Nanae Takahashi. Hear our thoughts on MARIGOLD heading into the second year.
This short episode gives you an in-depth review of the Korakuen Hall show. Stay tuned for a look at the rest of the month in GanPro.
Ruth joins us to discuss MARIGOLD, NOAH, and DRAGONGATE from a Brave Story starting, to a rebel reigning, and even an Iconic Arrival. We tackle everything in this episode.
In this one, we say goodbye to two legends and start a new path for a third. CHECK IT OUT!
In this episode, we review Nanae Takahashi's PASSION Produce. As well as countless other topics including the NJPW departures of Tetsuya Naito and BUSHI.
Beth and XAVI review DDT for the first time in a while and some NOAH action. They also talk about some significant developments in Joshi and much more.
We reviewed a big MARIGOLD Korakuen Hall show with three championship matches. A roadmap to Yoyagi is presented along with a huge farewell.
The Seekers cover what happened in GanPro during February and March. Then they preview the card for the return to Korakuen Hall.
Another big NOAH Korakuen Hall show has wrapped up. Beth and XAVI break down what happened and how underrated NOAH is based on people hating them. They also preview MARIGOLD and talk about Mina Shirakawa's move to AEW.
In this episode, Beth and XAVI review some TJPW, STARDOM, and Sendai Girls matches. There is endless praise for the Sendai Girls main event, along with some questions that need answering.
Beth and XAVI discuss deathmatches for the first time in a while, along with reviewing a great Sareee-ISM Chapter 7 show, with a match of the year contender closing the show.
Beth and XAVI covered a wide variety of wrestling this week. The key topics being John Cena's heel turn, KZY's greatness, and Tam Nakano vs Saya Kamitani.
Beth and XAVI sit down and talk about STARDOM Path of Thunder 2025. Big praise goes to the three sisters headlining this show, the match of the year, and Tam Nakano's madness being viable for STARDOM.
Beth and XAVI are back to talk about a tremendous MARIGOLD Korakuen Hall show that excites them for the future, along with a brief overview of the rest of the landscape.
Beth and XAVI are back to talk about two big shows from Sendai Girls and NOAH. Including the performance of Yurika Oka's career, The start of NOAH's Jr Tag League, and KENTA signing back with Pro Wrestling NOAH!
The Seekers are back to catch up with GanbareGiving our Year End Award winners for 2024. We also reviewed the happenings of GanPro in January of 2025.
Ruth again joins Beth and XAVI to talk about NOAH The New Year and MARIGOLD First Dream. Listen to all the thoughts on the OZAWA Shock, Utami vs Sareee, and both companies going forward.
Beth and XAVI take a look at MARIGOLD Winter Wonderful Fight 2024 from Shinjuku FACE, as well as previewing the first week of January in Japan.
Beth and XAVI review two big shows from Sendai Girls on the road to Meiko Satomura's retirement—three title matches, another conversation about Mika Iwata, and so much more.
It's a mega episode coming off the heels of the first phase of the holiday season. XAVI, Mask, and Maddie examine three episodes spanning two months from GanPro. The gang also previews the big show to close the year.
Ruth joins Beth and XAVI as they review Akitoshi Saito's retirement show. Talk about the Sugiura vs Kiyomiya GHC Title main event and the events stemming from the show. While sneaking in some Senjo talk.
Beth and XAVI are back to talk MARIGOLD at Korakuen Hall. Four big title matches including a MOTYC between Sareee and Bozilla. Along with countless other news from the rest of pro wrestling.
Ruth is back with XAVI to talk about LIMIT BREAK, which features Harutoki vs. Go Shiozaki. Ruth also talks a bit about her recent trip to Japan.
Beth and XAVI are back reviewing Sendai Girls which features two title matches, a visit from Syuri, and a stellar junior tournament final. They also board the ark to review some big matches from Pro Wrestling NOAH's Korakuen. Which was headlined by Masa Kitamiya vs Kaito Kiyomiya for the GHC Heavyweight Championship.
Beth and XAVI look at some recent shows from DDT and Sendai Girls. They also brought back the segment where they take a look at all the news in wrestling.
After a rescheduling from GanPro, the Ganbare Spirit Seekers are back! XAVI, Mask, and Maddie talk about the stellar SOG title match between Keisuke Ishii and Takuya Wada and all going on within GanPro!
Beth and XAVI cover a stacked Korakuen from MARIGOLD featuring the last stop on Arisa Nakajima's retirement road before retiring. A big title match between Miku Aono and Kouki Amarei, Giulia's last Korakuen main, and so much more.
We are back to talk the ongoing in GanPro for the month of July. Some great action, disagreements, and talks about what's to come in GanPro.
XAVI has Ruth back on to preview Pro Wrestling NOAH's N-1 Victory tournament along with two big Osaka Pro title matches. Honestly covering a lot of ground, as we even talk some DRAGONGATE as well!
Beth is back! XAVI and Beth for the first time since December of 2022 sit down and review two shows. Along with our full thoughts on MARIGOLD as a promotion where it stands today.
Ruth steers the ship once more to talk about a slam packed ÅŒsaka Pro Show with all the belts on the line. We also draft the all time NOAH roster. Look forward to some fun stuff all throughout.
The crew is back to talk about one of the best tag team matches of the year, as well as what to look forward to in GanPro.
After some talk about DRAGONGATE's big Korakuen double header. Ruth and Xavi talked about LIMIT BREAK featuring a big Akitoshi Saito vs Go Shiozaki singles. Then, Ruth guided Xavi through the wonderful Osaka Pro Light Heavyweight Tournament.
We are back to talk about GanPro Everything Everywhere All At Once 2024. Along with a lot of news and fallout from the show. Hear us talk about GABAI-G-Chan being the GOAT, Ken Ohka having the pure love of the game, and much much more.
RUTH is back alongside XAVI to talk Pro Wrestling NOAH's WRESTLE MAGIC. As well as the aftermath of that show, and the excellence of Kaito Kiyomiya. Also we chat quite a bit about DRAGONGATE including DEAD OR ALIVE, and the Korakuen that followed.
The first show of Ganbare Pro Wrestling's independence is here. Let's dive in to take a look at all the action including a BIG Spirit of Ganbare Openweight Championship match. As well as a lot of news coming out of the show.
Ganbare Pro Wrestling is now independent from CyberFight. So let's take a look at their last month under CyberFight, and look ahead to the company's future.
The second attempt an audio form of the PURE-Journal with a twist. Relax and hear Xavi have a light chat about the ongoings of PURE-J.
Mask and Xavi cover the action of GanPro and GanJo for the month of February. As well as cover the March schedule plus the news of GanPro staying on WRESTLE UNIVERSE.
Ruth is back with XAVI to preview both Pro Wrestling NOAH's Victory Challenge Tag League, and DRAGON GATE's Rey De Parejas. Also at the end they do an all time DG and Toryumon draft including placing people into units.
Kicking off the year with big big stuff. Reviewing Bad Communication 2023, some select matches from the first three GanPro shows of the year. However, most importantly talking about the news of GanPro going independent from CyberFight come April.
Ruth is back to talk NOAH The New Year with Xavi. Along with some DRAGONGATE to talk Masaaki Mochizuki's 30th Anniversary Match versus Shingo Takagi, and much more.
In this episode XAVI, Maddie, and Mask crown 2023 GanPro award winners. While breaking down each of their thought process when nominating people. Then Mask and XAVI review GanPro Elevator To The Gallows 2023!
Kicking off what could be a reoccurring series. As XAVI flies solo to discuss the happenings of November 2023 in his favorite Joshi promotion: PURE-J.
@RuthIsAnOtter is back again to talk DRAGONGATE with XAVI. Reviewing the Gate of Destiny, Madoka Kikuta's reign, and what the hope for the company is going into next year.
Xavi and Maddie are rocking as a duo for an all GanJo episode of the monthly GanPro round up. Stay tuned for a fun Q & A about the brand and much more.
We have a look at the GanPro and GanJo action in the month of September, as well as a big show from the first of October.
Mask and Xavi fly without Maddie to talk about the happenings of GanPro in August as well as the big Basement MONSTAR show to kick off the month of September. What happened in this wild month in GanPro? Stay tuned to find out.
Covering all things GanPro in the month of July of 2024. Also reviewing the big show that happened on August 6th due to how the schedule lined up. Hope you all enjoy.
Ruth is back again to talk the goodness of DRAGONGATE's Kobe Pro Wrestling Festival. Along with a brief overlook of NOAH's N-1, DG as a whole, among other things.