It's beginning to look alot like Stiffmas and so the Stiff Bois are talking all things New Japan as they look forward to a busy Wrestle Kingdom season. The lads chat the Wrestle Kingdom and Wrestle Dynasty match announcements, focusing on the discourse surrounding Shota Umino, highlight some key match ups from Historic Cross Over and then preview t…

The Stiff Bois review an incredible Power Struggle show with this 4 hour super sized pod. The lads discuss every match, providing detailed thoughts on the key moments in, and overall quality of, the match-ups that unfolded - bit reserving extra time to talk the big angles on this show. There were a bunch of them and the Stiff Bois dedicate the time…

With Super Jr Tag League wrapping up, the Bois find a moment in time to record a Power Struggle Preview; which becomes a classic WWS style discussion show. Talking both blocks of SJTL, the standout teams and key story points for the first half of the episode, before breaking down the narrative hooks and points of interest for the matches announced …

For the 3rd consecutive year Robbie Eagles Work Stiff. Starting off, the lads chat with Bob about his hectic 2024 schedule, get his thoughts on the growth of TMDK, including who else could be wearing orange sooner rather than later, his experience of being alongside ZSJ for the G1 final, his trust in Zack as IWGP champ and a range of stories from t…

Zack has brought it home and ushered in a new era and orange you glad it has finally happened? Triumph and heartbreak punctuated an eventful King of Pro Wrestling show and the Stiff Bois are here to review it all. The lads exult in what was a great show, detailing all the key highs, big moments, interesting beats and controversial reactions. The la…

With a huge King of Pro Wrestling on the horizon, the lads put together another huge preview special. Every match is covered, from the characters entering into them, the stories that have lead to such, the possible directions and expected outcomes, as we all begin to speculate as to what Wrestle Kingdom will bring us. The Bois also chat LiJ up and …

This Destruction in Kobe review show is one for the fans of the unsung heroes of NJPW and the underrated aspects of the promotions direction in 2024. Every match is discussed as the lads try and assess how well they read the story heading in, what outcomes or moments surprised them on the night, and where they feel this may all be heading for the k…

YOSHI-HASHI and David Finlay are stealing the show in the build to one of the more sneaky stacked and intriguing shows of New Japan's year. This is the world we live in and it is awesome. So, to honour this momentous occasion the Stiff Bois are back to provide a WWS staple, and dive deep into a Destruction on Kobe Preview. Talking every match, the …

The Stiff Bois are BACK excitedly discussing the big matches from the NJPW Destruction Tour and the key story directions coming out of it. The ones that NJPW is assuredly establishing and some that feel like they are bubbling under ther surface. To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

The Stiff Bois gather for a good old fashioned post G1 specualtion fest. To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠weworkstiff.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can find and follow the show: On X / twitter @weworkstiff On Instagr…

The Stiff Bois are joined by the Sweet Bois to review the entire G1, including the epic ZSJ run to, and including, the Final, the MVP’s of the tourney, the surprise stories and possible future directions. To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

The Stiff Bois are back to review G1 Nights 8-14 and preview the Block final nights. By previewing every match, the lads are able to detail the key narratives of the tournament, and key match ups heading into the knockout stage whilst also outlining who has impressed in this tournament, who has surprised and what this means for the future of New Ja…

The Stiff Bois are back and life is good for the lads as some of their Starters are stealing the headlines. Josh and Dave review nights 4-7 by discussing the most impressive bois, surprising performances and best matches from the 4 #St1ff teams. To join the Stiff1 Tipping contest: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.faceyoursfears.com/games/g1climax/join ⁠⁠⁠ To join th…

The G1 / St1ff is underway and the Bois are beyond pumped. Reviewing night 1-3 by discussing the most impressive bois, surprising performances and best matches from the 4 #St1ff teams. Plus we answer questions from the Stiffies. A fun show that we hope reflects the level of excitement fans are feeling about this tournament. To join the Stiff1 Tippi…

It is Stiffmas in July with this G1 Fantasty Draft and Preview Show. The Stiff Bois, Josh and Dave, are joined by the Sweet Bois, Curtis and Raffe (from the Ichiban Sweet Cast) to go over the entire field and assemble the squads that can take out the most points thie G1 Climax. It's the STIFF1 Every wrestler, their key stories, key matches, expecte…

The Stiff Bois return to discuss Forbidden Door from a NJPW character and storytelling standpoint. Where the concept is at year 3, the addition of Wrestle Dynasty and whether this adds context to this years build, what it could mean for NJPW come January, then we dive into the involvement and impact of NJPW guys on the show, the IWGP title match an…

The Bois take stock of New Japan in 2024, reflecting on President Tanahashi's 10 point plan to identify 5 key themes for analysing where NJPW is heading into Forbidden Door and the all important G1 season. To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

The Dominion Review Show. Discussing every match, and the stories and characters from this enjoyable, albeit still contentious, show + wax lyrical about the House of Fun that was the Despe Invitational. Also, a NJPW Soul (aka Dominion Part 2) preview. To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠…

The Dominion Preview Show. Discussing every match, and the stories and characters we think you should be following whilst chatting the hype surrounding Despy v Taiji and Henare v Shingo and discussing the show wide narrative that is Mox vs HoT and the need for a change. To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

The Stiff Bois are back just in time to preview the BOSJ semi-finals. After an eventful week, including Dave getting sick and missing the typical recording window, the lads gathered directly after the final night of Block action to provide a comprehensive character review of BOSJ31. Debating who was this years MVP the bois cover a range of impressi…

The Stiff Bois return, and are getting used to this live to tape approach, with a packed show talking the big news of the BoSJ. From the Dominion main event, to Akira's unfortunate injury, the infrastructure of the jnr division and what it represents in relation to the whole of New Japan Pro Wrestling, Drilla on commentary, Despy v Connors, the sta…

The Stiff Bois embark on a journey into a brand new world as they record this episode live to tape. The safety net of the edit is gone and the lads are left to cover the big talking points of New Japan in a free flowing chat. The Bois discuss the Strong tag titles and the Strong title scene in general, Gabe Kidd's command over every aspect of pro w…

After a short Tamashii rant, the Stiff bois celebrate #Stiff100 by answering your questions. Over 4 hours of the The Stiff Bois opening the mail sack to discuss what you want to talk about. Over 25 questions covering a wide range of New Japan Pro Wrestling topics are explored. From BOSJ31, G1, Reiwa 3, Gabe Kidd, Best Stories and hypothetical Stiff…

Off the back of an experimental episode about a seemingly nebulous topic, the Stiff Bois return to some well worn terrain to provide a full deep dive preview of Wrestling Dontaku; whilst also covering all the happenings from the road to. This is a huge show, diving deep into the characters and stories on both nights, as the New Generation start sho…

This is not a normal episode. It's not even a normal double feature. But, after an eventful week for the show online, the Bois gather to explore the differing views on contemporary pro-wrestling through the lens of how they see pro-wresting. The result is an experimental podcast that acts as a rumination on the current NJPW approach to storytelling…

Mox is IWGP champion and the landscape of New Japan has seemingly shifted on its axis. But have no fear, old and new fans alike, the Sitff Bois are here to guide you through what this monumental move will mean for the characters and stories of New Japan; all whilst reviewing an awesome Windy City Riot show (+ some Wrestling World Taiwan). To join t…

It's a massive review and preview show. The lads breakdown the key stories directions from Sakura Genesis and speculate about how these will progress at both Windy City Riot in Chicago and Wrestling World Taiwan. Is it Mox's time? To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

The Stiff Bois are leaving the meta-discourse in the dust and focussing on providing a classic WWS style preview show. Every match on the card will be dissected to uncover the key narratives, character motivations and potential future directions for all involved. Sakura Genesis, in many ways, feels like a landmark moment in the future direction of …

With a short break from NJPW touring action, the Stiff Bois have time to take a break from engaging in the dreaded discourse, and can finally reveal the listener voted Golden Stiffie Award winners. Because it's a bit late, the lads can start to do some of that classic WWS projecting to think about who could be in the running for each category by th…

Was the juice worth the squeeze? The Stiff Bois discuss a controversial New Japan Cup, through the lens of House of Torture, to provide HoT takes on the different types of storytelling that aid the rise of pro wrestling characters; important concepts when considering the rise of Yota Tsuji. This is a shorter and more focused episode aimed at assess…

The NJ Cup rolls on and the Stiff Bois are back to ask some questions, tackle loud assumptions, and work to uncover the stories that are happening in the shadow of the House. To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠weworkstiff.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can find and follow the sh…

A full New Japan Cup preview detailing every one of the 28 participants prospects, match-ups and potential narratives throughout the Cup. Plus, the Bois share some love for Sting and AEW. To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠weworkstiff.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can find and foll…

The episode where we review New Beginning in Sapporo and likely annoy Wrestling twitter. To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠weworkstiff.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can find and follow the show: On X / twitter @weworkstiff On Instagram instagram.com/weworkstiff/ On Reddit reddit.com/r…

The Wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois preview two big NJPW nights in Sapporo. Chatting the curious direction for ZSJ, the IWGP women’s title potential, Despy’s reformation school for wayward bois, GOD v GOD, J5G v LIJ as experienced through Hair v Hair and spend a long time diving deep into our excitement and expectation surrounding Nic Nemeth stepping i…

Danielson vs ZSJ. War Dogs V United Empire. This is all the Wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois are talking about on this episode. Because the matches demand it. To join the Club or buy some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠weworkstiff.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can find and follow the show: On X / twitter @weworkstiff On Ins…

This means a lot of talk about the United Empire headinginto the Cage match. Whether its Akira’s vulnerability, TJP’s possible duplicity, Okhan’s emerging Empire, Ospreay’s absence, Cobbs Injury or Henares war, all sides of the Empire are discussed. Also, we talk ZSJ’s goals for the year in New Japan and what this match with Danielson means, the ch…

It’s the 2023 Year in Review in the form of a monster Golden Stiffies Awards Nomination Special episode. It may have taken a little longer to edit, but it has arrived, and is the place to learn who the bois nominated for awards in categories such as Character of the Year, Match of the Year, Best WWS Episode, Biggest Missed Opportunity, The Story of…

WE'RE BACK! We talk Wrestle Kingdom and the implicit message it sent, Okada leaving and the impacts of that in the context of the emerging characters and stories in the company, and then begin a deep dive series into the factions of New Japan Pro Wrestling; starting with the War Dogs. To join the Club or buy some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠th…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and to celebrate, the wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois are giving out their best gifts in the form of the biggest episode in the history of We Work Stiff. The most comprehensive (and possibly pretentious) Wrestle Kingdom preview show possible featuring a cavalcade of the best minds in the New Japan community. We…

This week the lads return from a forced mini break due to Dave dealing with COVID, but, upon return Josh throws poor Dave straight into the deep end to comprehensively discuss the World Tag League Finals and all the consequential story beats. Topics include the Pirate life for LiJ, Yota and Yuya going from back to back to hair vs hair, Sanada v Nai…

This week the Bois are “wrapped” with Tag League. So much so, they spend an exorbitant amount of time dissecting the first half of the tour by breaking down each team, where they’re placed, what elements of character and story progression have been on display, and where this may be leading these personalities towards the end of the league; and the …

The wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois this week, like basically every New Japan content creator, have to talk about the AEW and NJPW partnership in the wake of the drama and discourse of the weekend. But rather than vent frustrations, the lads use this as an opportunity to uncover the structure of New Japan's narrative conventions and explain why the eve…

The Stiff Bois are back to preview the most intriguing World Tag League in recent memory. Starting with a discussion about Hiromu in DDT, with a brief overview of the puro landscape, and some discussion of the key moments from Lonestar Shootout, the lads then play the role of news breakers, discussing in real time the release of the Tag League line…

This week the Stiff Bois dive into a very on brand, deep dive, review an incredible Power Struggle show. Off the back of the launch of theStiff.Club the lads are feeling particularly positive and have found so many things in New Japan to get around. Shota v Ospreay put on a masterpiece that’s vibes could only be surpassed by the chaos of Mox v Grea…

A busy week for New Japan sees the Stiff Bois discussing ZSJ’s equally busy week, Shingo and the NEVER realm of Nakajima, providing a deep dive into the matches, characters and stories of interest from first half of Super Jnr Tag League (including one story the lads think is the perfect representation of New Japan at its best) and then the show fin…

Listen to The Stiff Bois first ever live podcast recording, taking place from PWA Colosseum’s fan fest event. The Bois were joined by the awesome Paris De Silva of the Velocities to talk PWA, the Colosseum tournament, New Japan pro wrestling and Japanese pro wrestling philosophy. An awesome event made more special by all our Stiffies; and we want t…

The Limb Reaper of New Japan Pro Wrestling Robbie Eagles returns once more to the podcast in a wide-ranging discussion that covers his move to TMDK, Fujita’s excursion, New Japan’s movements into South East Asia and then delves into extensive previews of this week’s upcoming PWA Colosseum event, and an incredible breakdown of the Super Junior Tag L…

The episode where Josh and Dave review NJPW Destruction in Ryogoku; featuring reviews of every match and further analysis of each match in terms of the character and the big picture implications heading towards Wrestle Kingdom. A big episode that not only gets you up to date with all the happenings from the fall out of the Destruction show but sets…

Will Josh and Dave survive the discourse as they provide a comprehensive preview of NJPW Destruction in Ryogoku? The lads speculate as to who 'X the 5th Guy' could be, the ceiling that Kevin Knight could break through, the reason why philosophies matter in New Japan Pro Wrestling, the never ending story of the NEVER open weight title and how this i…

Josh and Dave are back to give a comprehensive review of Destruction in Kobe, covering each match and providing analysis on the key character directions and relevant stories that played out and spend a lot of time rationalising the decisions and speculating where they could lead. Key talking points include 'long shadows, the House and Sanada's reig…