On a new Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast, Jim and Fumi recap the live experience from Wrestle Kingdom 20, Hiroshi Tanahashi's final match and what the future could hold for NJPW.

The storied career of Hiroshi Tanahashi comes to an end in mere weeks when he retires following his last match at Wrestle Kingdom 20 at Tokyo Dome. In this episode of the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast, Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about the life, career and influence of the man Fumi calls one of the top two most influential wrestlers of this century, who he best compares with, his key moments, Scott Hall's opinion and more. Definitely check it out.

Fumi Saito knew Hulk Hogan for 40 years, going back to the AWA when they both lived in Minnesota. Fumi talks about Hulk Hogan before WWE, Hogan's first tour in NJPW, how Stan Hansen and Andre the Giant mentored and helped Terry Bollea better define the image and wrestling style of Hulk Hogan, which match in Japan earned Hogan nearly $250,000 in today's money and Fumi's stories about his friend Terry away from the ring. Nearly two hours of Pacific Rim. Check it out.

Fumi Saito remembers Sabu, his friend of over 30 years. Fumi fills in a lot of Sabu's history going back to his uncle The "Original" Sheik Ed Farhat, Sabu's training and upbringing in the business, Sabu's real age (not the one widely reported), his three wrestling influences on which he based his in-ring style, an act of kindness Hana Kimura's mother never forgot and much more. Details and a side of Sabu you won't hear anywhere else.

30 years ago, All Japan Women's Wrestling was on a roll. On March 26, 1995, 9,000 at the Yokohama Arena witnessed history at AJW Wrestling Queendom 1995 Victory as Manami Toyota defeated Aja Kong for the WWWA World Title. Also on the card, stars like Bull Nakano, Kyoko Inoue, Lioness Asuka, Toshiyo Yamada, Reggie Bennett and Mima Shimota. Fumi Saito talks about the significance of the show and AJW's run in the mid 90s. Plus, John Cena, WrestleMania 41, Shota Umino, Mina Shirakawa and more. Check it out.

Fumi Saito talks about his friend, the late Osamu Nishimura, who started in New Japan's all-star class of 1991, wrestled all over the world in more places than you realize and had a unique deal with New Japan Pro Wrestling. Fumi went to Nishimura's wake and talks about all the legendary wrestlers who respected and were influenced by Nishimura. With 'Queen of the Ring' in theaters, Fumi and Jim Valley talk about Mildred Burke's influence in Japan and how she helped to create the WWWA World Championship. Plus, Hiroki Goto, Tam Nakano, Saya Kamitami. It's a packed show. Almost an hour and a half. Check it out.

The Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast. 26 years ago, December 5, 1998, The finals of the All Japan Pro Wrestling Real World Tag League Kenta Kobashi and Jun Akiyama faced off against Vader and Stan Hansen. Fumi Saito talks to Jim Valley about how this wasn't just one of the best matches of the 90s it symbolized a lot of changes happening around the end of one century and the beginning of another. Plus, the career of Mighty Inoue. Lots of information on this show. Check it out.

On the triumphant return of the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast, Jim and Fumi talk about both the Dump Matsumoto and Mr. McMahon series on Netflix, and the latest on the Japanese wrestling scene.

Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast. Jim Valley talks to Fumi Saito about attending both this year's Hana Kimura Memorial Show and the first-ever Marigold card, both held at Korakuren Hall. Fumi talks about the atmosphere, the presentation, Bozilla and Marigold's plans for the future. Plus, WWE running Japan, why Fumi thinks NXT Japan is an inevitability, Pro Wrestling NOAH, Stardom-Bushiroad and much more. Check it out.

Yes, the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast still exists. Fumi Saito and Jim Valley are back. They discuss Fumi's trip to Philadelphia to see Bull Nakano inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. He talks about how it happened, his thoughts on the ceremony and WrestleMania 40. From there we talk about Rossy Ogawa, Stardom and Rossy's new promotion Marigold. Plus, this year's Hana Kimura Memorial Show, Fumi's interview with Giulia, his appearance on "Dark Side of the Ring" and much more. A packed episode. Check it out.