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Two shows that try and give well rounded discussion to everything in wrestling around the world. Freland's Wrestling Rewind is hosted by Mike Freland and takes an in depth look at the stories in pro wrestling from the previous week with his rotation of guest hosts Tony, Darragh and Cat. they look a…

The Truepenny Show


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    NJPW G1 Climax 35 Night 13 & 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 121:50


    Christy is Back! After a one day lay off she returns to talk to James about Nights 13 & 14 of the G1 Climax as the tournament reaches its final stages both blocks tighten up.

    NJPW G1 Climax 35 Night 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 8:08


    James pines for his Broadcast Colleague Christy who unavailable so he instead ploughs through the results of the today's show single handed normal service will resume tomorrow.

    Today At NJPW G1 Climax 35 Night 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 85:54


    James and Christy deep dive into the G1 on Night 12 as B Block starts the wind up to the final week. ELP already out of the tournament meets Drilla Moloney, YOSHI-HASHI has his first meeting with Konuske Takeshita, and finally Zach Sabre Jnr, takes on Shingo Takagi for the 9th time.

    Today At NJPW G1 Climax 35 Night 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 166:18


    James & Christy welcome Sonal to talk #njpw #g1climax as the tournament moves on to night 11 as Yota Tsuji takes on his former mentor Hiroshia Tanahashi and David Finlay runs into Evil one more time!

    Today At NJPW G1 Climax 35 Night 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 91:36


    James and Christy dissect all the action from night 10 of G1 Climax 35 and go in depth on the usual segues, oddly relevant stories from wrestling's past and Mullets.

    Today At NJPW G1 Climax 35 Night 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 90:16


    James and Christy bring you all the action from today's G! Climax 35 show from Hiroshima as Taichi faces down Yota Tsuji & Yuya Yuemura goes up against The Ace Hiroshi Tanahashi.

    Episode 7 The juniors take center stage and we discuss the gremlin that is Naruki Doi with guests Ruth and Milo.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 241:12


    This month we talk about all of July's shows, focusing on All Japan's junior tournament and all of its amazing matches, we answer some questions, and we turn our wrestler wheel of fortune. Get ready for 4 hours of junior appreciation!

    Today At NJPW G1 Climax 35 Night 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 80:51


    James and Christy bring you all the action from Night 8 of the G1 Climax as Shota Umino wrestlers Shingo Takagi and Zach Sabre Jnr heads into a showdown with Konosuke Takeshita.

    TODAY AT NJPW G1 CLIMAX 35 NIGHTS 7! - Made with Clipchamp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 100:24


    James and Christy talk Night 7 of NJPW G1 Climax as the Kids start to take over. Ryohei Oiwa taks on Hiroshi Tanahashi in the main event, while the semi main features Evil vs Yuya Ueamura.

    Today At NJPW G1 Climax 35 Night 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 87:31


    James and Christy bring you all the action from NJPW's G1 Climax 35 on Night 6 of the tournament. Shingo Takaagi goes up against Konosuke Takeshita in a long awaited rematch from earlier in the year as well as Shota Umino taking on his long time rival and former tag partner Ren Narita.

    Today At NJPW G1 Climax 35 Night 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 124:46


    James and Christy talk about all the matches and fall out from Night 5 of the G1 Climax Tournament as Hiroshi Tanahashi takes on David Finlay in the main event!

    Today At NJPW G1 Climax 35 Night 3 & 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 124:38


    James and Christy bring you all the news from G1 Climax 35 as redemption is due for Shota Umino and YOSHI-HASHI continues to live the dream. The first ever House of Tortue Derby Match!

    ROH Supercard of Honor 2025 Marigold 1st Anniversary Series ~ Burning Desire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 81:29


    James & Marcus review Ring of Honor's Annual Extravaganza Supercard of Honor and Margold's 1st Anniversary Tour. As Athena and Thunder Rosa deliver a killer ROH title match and Konuske Takeshita breaks the mould with Bandido over that other ROH title. Takumi Iroha & Utami Hayashishita produce a piece of sheer art in K Hall as Marigold celebrate their first year.

    Today At NJPW G1 Climax 35 Night 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 94:41


    James and Christy take you through all the action from Night 2 of the G1 Climax 35. Another loaded show starts with some bitter disappointment, but builds to an epic crescendo with Yuya Uemura taking on Taichi as the former Just X Guys guys, do battle, to be tope guy. Guy.

    Today At NJPW G1 Climax 35 Night 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 96:10


    James and Christy get together for a chat about the first night of G1 Climax 35, with a loaded show topped off with Taichi going up against Hiroshi Tanahashi and key match ups like Gabe Kidd vs Konuske Takeshita and Yota Tsuji vs SANADA.

    The Meiko Satomura Story Part II Scorpio Rising

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 23:35


    James looks back at his continuing story of Meiko Satomura's early career. Relives his interview with Kim Longinotto who directed the film GAEA Girls and follows her run to the top of GAEA via Akira Hokuto & Aja Kong.

    Episode 6 ELPIDA heartbreak, the upcoming junior tournament, and Jun Saito, with guest Rachael.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 149:17


    This month guest Rachael and I talk ELPIDA disbanding, a bunch of exciting and upsetting title challenges, the upcoming junior tournament (and who has the best chance of winning), and we spin the wrestler wheel of fortune.

    NJPW G1 Climax 35 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 168:40


    James, Christy and Sonal bring their perspectives to the line up for the G1, taking an in depth look at the big stars, drafting their own picks to look at through the tour and making predictions for who they would like to see in the final!

    Rewinding Wrestle Kingdom 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 95:39


    James and Christy skip back in time to see what happened to all the major players at Wrestle Kingdom 19. The missed opportunities, the rising stars and the confusing booking decisions that only NJPW can bring!

    The Beginner's Guide to Japan Part 91 - The Life and Times of Rimi Jaguar Yakota Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 111:29


    James welcomes back Marcus to take a look at the second half of Jaguar Yokota's stunning career. Picking up up with her comeback match in 1995, the pair follow her through her years with JD Star, freelancing across the Joshi landscape and bang up to date with her own self produced shows.

    NJPW Dominion 6 15 in Osaka Jo Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 184:37


    James and Christy take deep dive on Dominion 6 15 from NJPW as the company seems to be finding a groove with the return of some big names and some important title changes as Shingo Takagi challenges for the IWGP Heavyweight World Championship.

    The Beginner's Guide to Japan Part 90 - The Life and Times of Rimi "Jaguar" Yokata" I

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 126:41


    James is joined by Marcus Green to talk about one of the mots important wrestlers of the modern era. Rimi "Jaguar" Yokata was the dominant star for AJW between The Beauty Pair and the Crush Gals, inspired and trained by the prior to inspire and train the latter. She was arguably the best professional wrestler of her era and the most influential trainer on women's wrestling history. Enjoy part I of this epic story.

    Today at NJPW Best of Super Juniors Final

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 114:46


    James and Christy talk the final of the NJPW Best of Super Juniors 32 as YOH takes on Kosei Fujita to see who is the best Junior Heavyweight in the World!

    Today at BOSJ 32 Night 12

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 81:52


    James and Christy talk about the last night of Block Action in the Best of Super Juniors 32. YOH, El Deseperado, Nick Wayne and MAO are all in contention, but who can make it to the final on Sunday?

    Today at BOSJ 32 Nights 11

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 65:00


    James and Christy bring you all the block action from Night 11 of Best of Super Juniors 32. With Hiromu Takahashi, Kosei Fujita, Clark Connors and Master Wato all in contention to get to the final.

    Episode 5 The Champion Carnival, Junior Supremacy, and a Whole Lot of Fangirling, with guest Ruth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 164:53


    This fifth episode looks at the second half of Champion Carnival, the great matches that were on its final show, THAT amazing MUSASHI vs Seiki Yoshioka title match, and the many ways in which we love to fangirl about wrestling.

    The Wrestling Rewind #192 - WWE Backlash 2025 Review & News of the week - 20-05-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 56:42


    Darragh and Martin review the recent WWE PPV Backlash as John Cena defends the WWE Title against Randy Orton.

    AJPW Champion Carnival 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 99:37


    James is joined by Christy and Marcus Green to look at the oldest tournament in Japan The Champion Carnival. First held in 1974, this year's final night gave us two semi finals, an All Asian Tage Title match, a World Junior Heavyweight Championship match for the ages and a fun chat between three friends who love pro wrestling!

    Today at BOSJ 32 Night 10

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 77:20


    James and Christy look at today's action as the tournament starts to peak. Despe takes on Kevin Knight in a battle for the ages and Master Wato tries to continue his growth against the ultimate road block in Hiromu Takahashi.

    Today at BOSJ 32 Nights 7, 8 & 9

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 170:13


    James and Christy talk NJPW Best of Super Juniors and catch you up on the three shows that happened this week.

    Today at BOSJ 32 Night 6

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 60:52


    James and Christy talk about all the action on Night 6 of Best of Super Juniors 32 as Hiromu Takahashi wrestles Clark Connors in his home town.

    Today at BOSJ 32 Night 4 & 5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 137:05


    James and Christy talk about the action from nights 4 & 5 of the Best of Super Juniors 32 as Hiromu Takahashi takes the lead but falls behind and a unsung hero of last year steps to the plate. Plus all the usual shenanigans, segues and dream booking of the Defy title.

    Today At BOSJ 32 Nght 3 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 121:50


    James and Christy break down all the action on Night 3 of Best of Super Juniors as the tournament starts it's two night residency at Korakuen Hall. Big names come a cropper on this stunning card with some of the must fun wrestling you will see all year and some intense new rivalries on the horizon.

    The Beginner's Guide to Japan Part 89 - AJW WrestleMarinpiad 94

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 70:57


    James welcomes Darragh O'Connor of the Wrestling Rewind to talk AJW WrestleMarinpiad in 1994. A card that stands out for its main event, but this show turns into a thorough top to bottom examination of the cutting edge wrestling at AJW was producing in 1994.

    Today At BOSJ 32 Nght 2 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 9:46


    James catches you up on all the action from today's card in Miyagi.

    Today At Best of Super Juniors 32 Night 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 105:35


    James and Christy breakdown the action on Night 1 of the Best of Super Junior tournament with a cracking main event featuring Titan & El Desperado as well as discussing the news from Resurgence and catching up with Christy and her thoughts on the departures of Tetsuya Naito and BUSHI

    Episode 4 The Champion Carnival, Kengo Mashimo, & an absolutely wild Maid Event, with guest Jessica.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 105:45


    This fourth episode is a mad dash of getting through as many awesome Champion Carnival matches as we can while also spending way too much time on a glorious main event that wasn't meant to be one, all brought to you by not one but TWO people who run All Japan podcasts.

    Sendai Girls Satomura Meiko The Final

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 56:10


    James and Marcus discuss the retirement of show of Meiko Satomura, the matches, her place in wrestling history and the enduring legacy of one of the Greatest Wrestlers to ever live.

    Today At Pro Wrestling Dontaku 2025 Night 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 15:34


    James looks at all the action from Night 2 of Wrestling Dontaku as Tetsuya Naito and Bushi say their farewells and Callum Newman steps up to the plate to challenge Hirooki Goto for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.

    Today At Wrestling Dontaku 2025 Night 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 16:24


    James rounds up the action in Fukoka on the first night of NJPW's Wrestling in Dontaku as the Bullet Cub Civil War continues in a Dog Pound Cage Match.

    NOAH Star Navigation 2025 & GCW Josh Barnett's Bloodsport XIII

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 101:20


    James and Marcus talk about one of the latest shows from NOAH, what to look out for as a new watcher, how to understand the factions and directions of the company and some deeper historical context. They also look at the Bloodpsort show from WrestleMania weekend and the depth of talent Josh Barnett manages to bring together from companies all over the world.

    Sendai Girls at Shinjuku FACE Marigold Spring Victory Series April 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 88:07


    James and Marcus look at the Sendai girls show from Shinjuku FACE were Meiko Satomura continues here retirement run in a war of attrition with The King himself Minoru Suzuki and Utami Hayashishita defends Big Red against the Monster from Hanover Bozilla!

    AJPW Chmapion Carnival Opening Week 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 100:22


    James and Christy discuss the action from the first week of action in the AJPW Champion Carnival 2025 as Kento Miyahara takes on Hideki Suzuki on the first night of the tournament.

    The Wrestling Rewind #187 - 2024 Christmas Show - 04-02-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 143:46


    It's the Rewind Christmas Special!

    The Wrestling Rewind #186 - 2024 Best in WWE-TNA & AEW - 28-01-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 100:51


    Darragh Martin list their best moments from 2024 on the North American Scene.

    The Wrestling Rewind #190 - Stone Cold Steve Austin Interview - Taped 14-09-2014 - 16-03-2025 - RADIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 19:22


    Go back in time with the Rewind as they pull out an interview from 2014 archive with the Legendary Stone Cold Steve Austin.

    The Wrestling Rewind #188 - Royal Rumble 2025 Fallout - 11-02-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 78:23


    Martin and Darragh look at the fallout from the 2025 Royal Rumble

    The Wrestling Rewind #189 - WWE 2K25 Talk, Wrestling games, AEW GrandSlam 2025 Drama - 25-02-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 61:09


    The Boys look at the best in wrestling games with the launch of WWE 2K25.

    NJPW Sakura Genesis Tour 2025 & BOSJ Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 185:08


    James and Christy break down three shows from the NJPW's Sakura Genesis tour Night 3 from the Road to Shows, NJPW's Junior show from Korakuean Hall as El Desperado defends the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship match against War Dog Clark Connors and David Finlay challenges for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at Sumo Hall against current Champion Hirooki Goto.

    All About All Japan Episode 3 March Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 281:25


    Episode 3: 4+ hours about AJPW's March (Madness) shows and some very silly questions, with guest Michelle. This third episode of All About All Japan we discuss the four shows AJPW ran in march, talk about a wrestler in our Wrestler Wheel of Fortune, answer some very funny questions, and discuss the upcoming Champion Carnival and its many, many dates.

    The Greatest 100 Wrestlers of All Time 2025 Edition (with Ben Spindler

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 179:15


    Ben Spindler returns to the host's chair of the Truepenny Show for the first time in a decade. He comes back to host a special Truepenny Show with James as his guest as he looks at the Top 1oo Wrestlers of All Time, based on Cagetmatch's rating system. Can you figure out who is the number one grappler of all time?

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