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Class is in session at the Puro Wrestling Academy! Join host Dan Ginnetty, as he travels back in time and discusses the ins and outs of the history of Pro Wrestling in Japan. Dan has spent decades studying the world of Japanese Wrestling and now he offers up his historian-level knowledge for the English speaking fans out there who have been dying to learn more about the world of "Puroresu"!
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A positive and introspective spin on professional wrestling from around the world each and every episode. Where we will take two shows/cards/events and pit them against one another to find out who is the champion of each weeks podcast.
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Welcome to Loser Leaves Wrestling! Run by pro wrestling weirdos Redd Jefferson and Mohit Jaswal. We post reviews, podcast clips (Loser Leaves Podcast), and general chit chat about professional wrestling. The channel is currently focusing on All Elite Wrestling (AEW), New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) and NXT (WWE).
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It's time for another edition of the Puro Wrestling Academy, as we talk the year of 1961 in Japan. We look at the Third World League Tournament, The Great Antonio’s rise (and fall), an epic Title vs. Mask showdown, Kintaro Oki’s breaking out, Antonio Inoki moving up the card, Giant Baba leaving for the U.S., Rikidozan attempts to promote boxing and…
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NEW Puro Wrestling Academy w/Dan Ginnetty is here! We talk the huge year of 1960 in Japan as business is BOMING! How Rikidozan finds Inoki AND Baba in an unbelievable story. Then, it's the DEBUT of Antonio Inoki, and the DEBUT of Shohei "Giant" Baba in the ring! Plus, the 2nd Annual World League Tournament. Toyonobori's Troubles. The Ricky Waldo st…
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It's time for another session of the Puro Wrestling Academy w/Dan Ginnetty. This time out we look at the year of 1959 in Japanese Wrestling History. A ton of firsts as Rikidozan turns his misfortunes around... The first ever World League Tournament, the debut of "Mr. Atomic", the first ever unmasking in Japan, the first color TV broadcast of Japane…
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The Professor of Puroresu, Dan Ginnetty, is back with the latest edition of the Puro Wrestling Academy! This week we cover the year of 1958 in the world of Japanese wrestling history (and even dive into early 1959). Many of the topics discussed on this episode include... The JWA going from TWO weekly TV programs to having their shows CANCELED, lead…
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The Puro Wrestling Academy w/Dan Ginnetty returns with a special "summer school" session of the program, covering 1957 in Japan! We talk Hiro Matsuda's disdain for Rikidozan and his drive to "make it" in the business, Weekly TV begins, and NWA World Champion Lou Thesz comes to Japan to defend against Rikidozan. Plus, Bobo Brazil, Adrian Baillargeon…
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This week on The Puro Wrestling Academy, Dan Ginnetty schools us on the entire year of 1956 in the world of Puroresu. Rikidozan & Kokichi Endo capture the NWA World Tag Team Titles from The Sharpe Brothers (Mike & Ben). Plans are made to bring in the soon to be (once again) NWA Champion Lou Thesz. Rikidozan travels to Southeast Asia to rekindle his…
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The Puro Wrestling Academy w/Dan Ginnetty Returns! This week we finish covering the year of 1955 as Rikidozan & Azumafuji return from the States as the JWA presents two more tours in Japan. Includes Primo Carnera, Jess Ortega, King Kong Czaya, Bob Orton Sr., Bud Curtis, Dara Singh, Tiger Joginder, the first Japanese Wrestling Champions are crowned,…
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Welcome back to The Puro Wrestling Academy w/Dan Ginnetty! This is a huge week in the history of Puroresu as we continue discussing 1954 and into 1955... This week we talk the infamous worked match turned SHOOT between Rikidozan vs. Masahiko Kimura, Mildred Burke and her ladies troupe, Wrestling in a Swimming Pool, Rikidozan slays the "3-Headed Sna…
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This week, class is back in session with Dan Ginnetty as we look into 1954... We dive into TWO separate JWA Tours, Toshio Yamaguchi launches All Japan (Version 1), Kimura gets jobbed, The Sharpe Brothers reign supreme, Rikidozan thrives, Hans Schnabel & Lou Newman arrive as "Champions", more early TV wrestling results from Japan, matches taking pla…
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The Puro Wrestling Academy & Dan Ginnetty are back to continue to tell the story of PURORESU! This week we finish up Rikidozan's first tour of the United States in early 1953, and talk the "3-headed snake" of Rikidozan, Masahiko Kimura, & Toshio Yamaguchi who all attempt to run their own promotions in 1953 Japan! From there, we discuss Rikidozan vs…
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This week we pick up where we left off in 1951 and travel through the entire year of 1952. We introduce two new names to the fold in Toshio Yamaguchi & the legendary Masahiko Kimura. We discuss the first year in the wrestling business for Rikidozan and take a thorough look into his 1952 Record book. We do a deep dive into Rikidozan's opponents that…
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The time has arrived, as we begin our journey through the history of Japanese Professional Wrestling (Puroresu)! Host Dan Ginnetty and I (Ray Russell) go all the way back to the beginnings in the early 1880s with Sumo's Sorakichi Matsuda and work our way forward to the very first full-fledged tour of Pro Wrestling in Japan, circa 1951. We discuss s…
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Welcome to the launching pad of The Puro Wrestling Academy Podcast with the Professor of Puroresu himself, Dan Ginnetty! In this episode we set the stage for the things to come. We look into Dan's background in studying Japanese Wrestling history, and also his former TV show where Dan produced American commentary over legendary Japanese matches for…
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Harry and Shane are recapping thier 1991. They are also picking 2 video games from the year and giving their honest reviews of Wrestlefest and Fire Pro Wrestling 2nd Bout. Also listen in on a twist to thier Fantasy booking as you listen to them draft their rosters. Plus reviewing their picks of the best of 1991 and how it ranks vs. 1996, 2001, and …
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This one is like an all you can eat buffet of Darkside of the Ring Episodes. Harry and Shane talk about Herb Abram's UWF's only PPV Beach Brawl. It's about as good as you expect from a show with only one pay per view. The talent roster is great, Bam Bam Bigelow, Dr Death Steve Williams, Gangrel, Terry Gordy, Bob Backlund, Bruno Sammartino and more.…
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Starting off the new season with the ROYAL RUMBLLLLE. Orient Express and The Rockers start this one off to a pace that the rest of the show cannot keep. Harry and Shane also go in detail of the arrangements between Sherri and Macho Man Randy Savage to try to get a WWF title match from the Ultimate Warrior. Also: Hulk Hogan, Tugboat, Quakers, Von Er…
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Hard Hidz reviews All Elite Wrestling Winter Is Coming, where MJF made his first world title defense against Ricky Starks and Chris Jericho lost to a jobber. Plus, we discuss Ring of Honor Final Battle - featuring another FTR vs. The Briscoes banger & 5 new champions! - alongside NXT Deadline - headlined by their unique new Iron Survivor Challenge.…
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Hard Hidz reviews WWE Survivor Series, which debuted the double-ringed caged madness of WarGames to the main roster. Plus we discuss The Elite trolling CM Punk in Chicago, and New Japan & Stardom’s first-ever co-promoted event, headlined by KAIRI winning the inaugural IWGP women’s championship.
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Hard Hidz reviews AEW’s phenomenal Full Gear PPV, headlined by banger matches, new champions, shocking turns, a dream match, The Elite’s return and Saraya’s in-ring debut. Plus we discuss IMPACT Over Drive, Nick Aldis burning bridges with NWA & Billy Corgan, and VICE TV’s docuseries Tales From the Territories (by the creators of Dark Side of the Ri…
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On Today's Episode: We discuss drama and aftermath surrounding Crown Jewel, Jeff Jarrett's big AEW debut, Colt Cabana returns to TV, and the XFL team names suck. Call the LLW Hotline and leave us a message!!! 201-574-7222 Follow us! Twitter https://twitter.com/loserleavespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loserleaveswrestling Facebook: https:…
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On this episode, we review WWE Crown Jewel, NXT Halloween Havoc and AAA Triplemanía XXX: Mexico City. Plus we discuss the most compelling story in pro wrestling right now - Sami Zayn & The Bloodline, alongside reports that CM Punk is exiting All Elite Wrestling while The Elite are set to return.
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On Today's Episode: We discuss Roy's top 10 transitional champions of all time, CM Punk's existence, the Elite return, and Chris Jericho's politics. Call the LLW Hotline and leave us a message!!! 201-574-7222 Follow us! Twitter https://twitter.com/loserleavespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loserleaveswrestling Facebook: https://www.faceboo…
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Harry and Shane are finished reviewing 1996. In this episode they talk about two video games that came out in 1996, Super Fire Pro Wrestling Premium X and New Japan Pro-Wrestling: Toukon Retsuden 2. They also Book the Territory and fill their dream card with all the top talent of 1996 using WWF, NJPW, WCW, and ECW talent from the time. They also gi…
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On Today's Episode: CM Punk's potential move to WWE, the aftermath of Moxley vs Hangman, Chris Jericho's slow rise to power, and Ace Steele is officially let go. Call the LLW Hotline and leave us a message!!! 201-574-7222 Follow us! Twitter https://twitter.com/loserleavespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loserleaveswrestling Facebook: https:…
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On this episode we pay tribute to the late Antonio Inoki, and review WWE Extreme Rules 2022, headlined by the return of Bray Wyatt & several fun hardcore stipulations. Plus we discuss All Elite Wrestling Battle of the Belts IV, IMPACT Bound for Glory, New Japan Pro Wrestling Royal Quest II (which featured another MOTY contender from FTR), STARDOM 5…
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On Today's Episode: We discuss the passing of Antonio Inoki, Randy Orton's back injury, the new Vince McMahon documentary, and the top 10 worst wrestling t-shirts according to WrestlingInc.com Call the LLW Hotline and leave us a message!!! 201-574-7222 Follow us! Twitter https://twitter.com/loserleavespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loserl…
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Antonio Inoki intends to bring world peace through Pro Wrestling. This show is stacked with stars from WCW, NWA, AAA, and CMLL. Harry and Shane talk about the show that got Chris Jericho hired by Eric Bischoff. Harry reveals Shane's secret ethnicity. Negro Casas, Bam Bam Bigelow, El Hijo Del Santo, Rey Mysterio, Ultimo Dragon and more!…
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On Today's Episode: We discuss MJF's new contract amount, Saraya is here but will she wrestle, Ruby Soho gets surgery on her nose, and we have another backstage meeting. Call the LLW Hotline and leave us a message!!! 201-574-7222 Follow us! Twitter https://twitter.com/loserleavespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loserleaveswrestling Facebook…
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On this episode, we review All Elite Wrestling’s annual stadium show, Grand Slam! We discuss a fantastic main event between Jon Moxley & Bryan Danielson, The Acclaimed finally becoming the tag-team champs, the surprise debuts of Saraya (fka Paige) & Great Muta, Chris Jericho winning the Ring of Honor world title, Action Bronson’s first match, appea…
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On Today's Episode: Chris Jericho takes the ROH title from Claudio, Wheeler Yuta gets beaten down by MJF, and Jon Moxley is a 3 time AEW champion, kinda. Call the LLW Hotline and leave us a message!!! 201-574-7222 Follow us! Twitter https://twitter.com/loserleavespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loserleaveswrestling Facebook: https://www.fa…
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On Today's Episode: Rumors abound about a possible Discovery and NBC merger, NXT has gone back to their roots, Mindy's bakery is a clear winner, and fuckin logan paul. Call the LLW Hotline and leave us a message!!! 201-574-7222 Follow us! Twitter https://twitter.com/loserleavespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loserleaveswrestling Facebook: …
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On Today's Episode: CM Punk gets the EVPs in trouble, HHH gets a new corporate title, Ruby gets her nose broken, and who got left out of the new AEW video game. Call the LLW Hotline and leave us a message!!! 201-574-7222 Follow us! Twitter https://twitter.com/loserleavespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loserleaveswrestling Facebook: https:/…
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On Today's Episode: Tony Khan vacates the heavyweight and trios titles, Jon Moxley gives the state of the union address, Stokely is completely aimless, and Toni Storm gets no love. Call the LLW Hotline and leave us a message!!! 201-574-7222 Follow us! Twitter https://twitter.com/loserleavespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loserleaveswrestli…
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On this episode, we review a BUSY weekend of pro wrestling that features All Elite Wrestling’s jam-packed All Out PPV, WWE’s first UK stadium show in 30 years in Clash at the Castle, and an NXT vs NXT UK showdown at Worlds Collide. Plus, we discuss all the backstage drama at AEW (particularly CM Punk burying The Elite), WWE’s recent returns (Braun …
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On Today's Episode: Tony K. is losing control of the ship, Eddie Kingston wants Sammy's teeth, Trish Stratus may be coming out of retirement, and what is the deal with Thunder Rosa!? Call the LLW Hotline and leave us a message!!! 201-574-7222 Follow us! Twitter https://twitter.com/loserleavespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loserleaveswrest…
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On Today's Episode: We discuss CM Punk's mixed backstage reaction, the last days of NXT UK, rumblings of MJF coming back, and the Top 10 best returns in pro wrestling history! Call the LLW Hotline and leave us a message!!! 201-574-7222 Follow us! Twitter https://twitter.com/loserleavespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loserleaveswrestling Fa…
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On Today's Episode: Kenny Omega shows up in a shirt, Danielson makes Garcia a star, Jungle Boy is hopping mad, and CM Punk goes into business for himself. Call the LLW Hotline and leave us a message!!! 201-574-7222 Follow us! Twitter https://twitter.com/loserleavespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loserleaveswrestling Facebook: https://www.f…
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Harry and Shane are in the ECW arena talking about the pre-PPV days of ECW with Hostile City Showdown. There's lots to talk about and lots of hair holding while walking through the crowd. A great first time match of Sabu vs Rob Van Dam may not be enough to save this show. Also featuring Sandman, Tommy Dreamer, 2 Cold Scorpio, the bWo, and more!…
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On this episode, we review a fun couple of weeks for All Elite Wrestling, which included their 3rd Battle of Belts special (headlined by a MOTY contender between Claudio Castagnoli & Konosuke Takeshita) & Quake by the Lake (featuring “Lionheart” Chris Jericho, the return of CM Punk, and a crazy coffin match). Plus we discuss yet another awesome IMP…
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On Today's Episode: We discuss HHH's new regime changes, CM Punk's big return on Dynamite, Ric flair's 2nd to last match, and why the Honky Tonk man should go away. Call the LLW Hotline and leave us a message!!! 201-574-7222 Follow us! Twitter https://twitter.com/loserleavespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loserleaveswrestling Facebook: htt…
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On Today's Episode: CM Punk makes a dramatic return, Darby Alling and Brodie King have the best coffin match yet, Young Bucks miss their Hangman, and Sammy Guevara can't do anything right. Call the LLW Hotline and leave us a message!!! 201-574-7222 Follow us! Twitter https://twitter.com/loserleavespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loserleave…
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On Today's Episode: We discuss Ric Flair's horrifying last match, all the changes our dear friend HHH is making, the AEW video game details, and where the hell is MJF these days Call the LLW Hotline and leave us a message!!! 201-574-7222 Follow us! Twitter https://twitter.com/loserleavespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loserleaveswrestling …
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On Today's Episode: The Acclaimed face the Gunn Club in a dumpster match, Stokely Hathaway broadens his talent roster, Wheeler Yuta gives it his all, and the Young Bucks need a cowboy. Call the LLW Hotline and leave us a message!!! 201-574-7222 Follow us! Twitter https://twitter.com/loserleavespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loserleaveswre…
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On this episode, we review the first main roster PPV under Triple H’s creative reign - SummerSlam! The show featured noticeable improvements in booking, commentary and pacing, alongside big returns (Io Shirai, Dakota Kai, Bayley) and innovative spots (TRACTOR!), signaling a hopeful start to a new era for WWE. Plus we discuss All Elite Wrestling’s b…
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On Today's Episode: We discuss Ric Flair's horrifying last match, all the changes our dear friend HHH is making, the AEW video game details, and where the hell is MJF these days Excuse the audio issues Call the LLW Hotline and leave us a message!!! 201-574-7222 Follow us! Twitter https://twitter.com/loserleavespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.c…
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