Pacific Rim Wrestling

Pacific Rim Wrestling episodes:

• 11.05.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #42

  Fumi Saito attended the NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 13 press conference. On this episode, Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about the matches announced, impressions of what was said, where things are going and what the future could hold for Chris...

  
• 11.02.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #41

  Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about the "F" word in wrestling: Fake Plus, Onita comes to NYC for WrestleMania Weekend, Baba's NWA title wins, Otsuka vs Takada in Pride, Okada shakes hands with Takahashi and the history of superstar tag teams...

  
• 11.01.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #41

  Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about the "F" word in wrestling: Fake Plus, Onita comes to NYC for WrestleMania Weekend, Baba's NWA title wins, Otsuka vs Takada in Pride, Okada shakes hands with Takahashi and the history of superstar tag teams...

  
• 10.26.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #40

  This week Fumi Saito and Jim Valley cover some very controversial topics: - The reaction to nudity on the cover of Weekly Pro Wrestling magazine - Lanny Poffo meeting with New Japan Pro Wrestling - Don Callis and the photo the rubbed some...

  
• 10.25.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #40

  This week Fumi Saito and Jim Valley cover some very controversial topics: - The reaction to nudity on the cover of Weekly Pro Wrestling magazine - Lanny Poffo meeting with New Japan Pro Wrestling - Don Callis and the photo the rubbed some...

  
• 10.14.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #39

  Fumi Saito and Jim Valley look at the career of the late Don Leo Johnathan in Japan. Plus a deep dive into Kenny Omega and why Fumi is impressed with Omega and thinks he will be a legend in Japan....

  
• 10.13.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #39

  Fumi Saito and Jim Valley look at the career of the late Don Leo Johnathan in Japan. Plus a deep dive into Kenny Omega and why Fumi is impressed with Omega and thinks he will be a legend in Japan....

  
• 10.06.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #38

  It's the one year anniversary of The Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast. This episode Fumi Saito and Jim Valley discuss: - The recent shows Fumi has seen in Tokyo - The Mae Young Classic - The president of New Japan - A preview of...

  
• 10.05.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #38

  It's the one year anniversary of The Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast. This episode Fumi Saito and Jim Valley discuss: - The recent shows Fumi has seen in Tokyo - The Mae Young Classic - The president of New Japan - A preview of...

  
• 09.25.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #37

  A packed show! On this week's episode: - Why Jim dislikes "Nak-America" - Fumi looks at Gedo, Jay White, Okada and Tanahashi - The new yet old addition to the Stardom roster - Your #AskFumi questions on Sayama's book, kayfabe in Japan, Sano vs....

  
• 09.24.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #37

  A packed show! On this week's episode: - Why Jim dislikes "Nak-America" - Fumi looks at Gedo, Jay White, Okada and Tanahashi - The new yet old addition to the Stardom roster - Your #AskFumi questions on Sayama's book, kayfabe in Japan, Sano vs....

  
• 09.18.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #36

  Fumi and Jim are back! This week they talk about: - Were Tanahashi's comments about Omega real? - When and how Chris Jericho may appear again - Could New Japan break into two separate tours? - The current WWE scene - Plus your questions on...

  
• 09.17.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #36

  Fumi and Jim are back! This week they talk about: - Were Tanahashi's comments about Omega real? - When and how Chris Jericho may appear again - Could New Japan break into two separate tours? - The current WWE scene - Plus your questions on...

  
• 09.03.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #35

  A number of  shows in Japan this week: The Takayama benefit show, Hideo Itami (KENTA) on the Marufuji anniversary show and WWE in Osaka. Plus Fumi and Jim talk Chris Jericho at ALL IN and answer your questions on Ken...

  
• 09.02.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #35

  A number of  shows in Japan this week: The Takayama benefit show, Hideo Itami (KENTA) on the Marufuji anniversary show and WWE in Osaka. Plus Fumi and Jim talk Chris Jericho at ALL IN and answer your questions on Ken...

  
• 08.20.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #34

  A Summerslam review plus looking forward to Hell in a Cell and WWE Evolution. Fumi Saito says he learned a lot from this show. We'll tell you what that is, Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman, Rhonda Rousey and more....

  
• 08.19.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #34

  A Summerslam review plus looking forward to Hell in a Cell and WWE Evolution. Fumi Saito says he learned a lot from this show. We'll tell you what that is, Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman, Rhonda Rousey and more....

  
• 08.13.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #33

  Fumi Saito's firsthand account of the finals of the G-1 Climax. Fumi was at Budokan for Tanahashi's amazing win. Fumi talks about why he thinks Tanahashi is the best choice to win, what makes him special and what could happen...

  
• 08.12.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #33

  Fumi Saito's firsthand account of the finals of the G-1 Climax. Fumi was at Budokan for Tanahashi's amazing win. Fumi talks about why he thinks Tanahashi is the best choice to win, what makes him special and what could happen...

  
• 07.28.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #32

  A jam-packed episode! How you can win a free Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast tshirt. Plus the story of the Fumi Saito tshirts from the 90s, the history of Japanese wrestlers traveling abroad only to come back as bigger stars,...

  
• 07.27.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #32

  A jam-packed episode! How you can win a free Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast tshirt. Plus the story of the Fumi Saito tshirts from the 90s, the history of Japanese wrestlers traveling abroad only to come back as bigger stars,...

  
• 07.20.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #31

  Remembering Fumi's friend, the late Adrian Adonis, who died tragically in a van crash 30 years ago this month. Fumi talks about his career, how they met, Adrian's runs in Japan as well as the WWF and what Adrian said...

  
• 07.19.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #31

  Remembering Fumi's friend, the late Adrian Adonis, who died tragically in a van crash 30 years ago this month. Fumi talks about his career, how they met, Adrian's runs in Japan as well as the WWF and what Adrian said...

  
• 07.17.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #30

  For the first time ever released to the public, on the 30th anniversary of Bruiser Brody's death: Fumi Saito's interview with Bruiser Brody recorded in 1985. Among many topics, Brody talks about Jumbo Tsuruta, Jimmy Snuka, working as an independent...

  
• 07.16.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #29

  A very special episode as Fumi Saito remembers the man he calls his 'godfather in the business', Masa Saito. Fumi talks about what Mr. Saito taught him, his career, the incident at McDonald's, visiting him in prison, the AWA title...

  
• 07.11.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #28

  We are back! After a little abscence Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about the style of New Japan. Is it too tough on the body? Plus Fumi's live perspective of WWE in Tokyo, remembering Bruiser Brody and details on...

  
• 06.22.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #27

  Remembering Big Van Vader, Leon White. Fumi Saito was there the night Vader debuted and beat Antonio Inoki. Fumi talks about the 3 men who were considered to fill the role, Vader's biggest matches, his history in Japan & around...

  
• 06.10.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #26

  Fumi Saito (@fumihikodayo) and Jim Valley (@JimValley) review NJPW Dominion 2018. Fumi goes deep into what the results mean and what's next for Chris Jericho, Kenny Omega and New Japan Pro Wrestling. Like, share and subscribe.

  
• 06.09.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #26

  Fumi Saito (@fumihikodayo) and Jim Valley (@JimValley) review NJPW Dominion 2018. Fumi goes deep into what the results mean and what's next for Chris Jericho, Kenny Omega and New Japan Pro Wrestling. Like, share and subscribe.

  
• 05.25.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #25

  An incredibly special episode. It's been 30 years since the murder of Bruiser Brody. It's also been 30 years since Fumi Saito spoke to Brody's widow Barbara Goodish. In a very personal interview for both Fumi and Barbara, they talk...

  
• 05.24.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #25

  An incredibly special episode. It's been 30 years since the murder of Bruiser Brody. It's also been 30 years since Fumi Saito spoke to Brody's widow Barbara Goodish. In a very personal interview for both Fumi and Barbara, they talk...

  
• 05.14.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #24

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast #24: This week Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about the significance of #ALLIN, New Japan's new president, Fumi's program with Tanahashi, Jumbo Tsuruta, Brody and questions for #AskFumi. Share and subscribe.

  
• 05.13.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #24

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast #24: This week Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about the significance of #ALLIN, New Japan's new president, Fumi's program with Tanahashi, Jumbo Tsuruta, Brody and questions for #AskFumi. Share and subscribe.

  
• 05.07.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #23

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #23. This week Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about the return of Chris Jericho, if he will wrestling at the NJPW at The Cow Palace in San Francisco, Omega vs Okada, All Japan...

  
• 05.06.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #23

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #23. This week Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about the return of Chris Jericho, if he will wrestling at the NJPW at The Cow Palace in San Francisco, Omega vs Okada, All Japan...

  
• 04.24.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode BONUS EPISODE

  A bonus episode of The Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast. The most in-depth coverage of Motoko Baba you will find anywhere. With the passing of Mrs. Baba, Fumi Saito talks about her history, her role in All Japan Pro Wrestling,...

  
• 04.23.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode BONUS EPISODE

  A bonus episode of The Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast. The most in-depth coverage of Motoko Baba you will find anywhere. With the passing of Mrs. Baba, Fumi Saito talks about her history, her role in All Japan Pro Wrestling,...

  
• 04.20.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #22

  This week Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about the history of Bruno Sammartino in Japan, the Andre the Giant documentary and Chris Jericho's future with NJPW. Like, comment, share and subscrite! Follow on social: @fumihikodayo and @jimvalley

  
• 04.19.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #22

  This week Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about the history of Bruno Sammartino in Japan, the Andre the Giant documentary and Chris Jericho's future with NJPW. Like, comment, share and subscrite! Follow on social: @fumihikodayo and @jimvalley

  
• 04.13.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #21

  Episode #21. This week Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about Nakamura as heel, WrestleMania 34, NXT Take Over, WWE Hall of Fame, Hiro Matsuda and the TRUE STORY of breaking Hulk Hogan's leg in training, Andre the Giant in...

  
• 04.12.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #21

  Episode #21. This week Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about Nakamura as heel, WrestleMania 34, NXT Take Over, WWE Hall of Fame, Hiro Matsuda and the TRUE STORY of breaking Hulk Hogan's leg in training, Andre the Giant in...

  
• 04.04.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #20

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast #20! We preview WrestleMania 34, including Fumi's prediction for The Undertaker, our favorite WrestleManias and, by request on Twitter, the history of Asuka/Kana in Japan, including Bull Nakano's prediction that came true. Like, subscribe and...

  
• 04.03.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #20

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast #20! We preview WrestleMania 34, including Fumi's prediction for The Undertaker, our favorite WrestleManias and, by request on Twitter, the history of Asuka/Kana in Japan, including Bull Nakano's prediction that came true. Like, subscribe and...

  
• 03.22.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #19

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast #18: This week Fumi and Jim talk about Daniel Bryan's return, why they are uncomfortable with it, Bryan's history in Japan, comparisons to Shibata, Zack Sabre Jr's New Japan Cup victory, how he can draw...

  
• 03.21.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #19

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast #18: This week Fumi and Jim talk about Daniel Bryan's return, why they are uncomfortable with it, Bryan's history in Japan, comparisons to Shibata, Zack Sabre Jr's New Japan Cup victory, how he can draw...

  
• 03.16.2018

  pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #18

  This week Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about WrestleMania 34, what it means for Shinsuke Nakamura and Asuka, Ishimori's plans, Bob Backlund returning to Japan to wrestle Fujinami, a history of Fujinami, who are viewed as the legends of...

  
• 03.15.2018

  pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #18

  This week Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about WrestleMania 34, what it means for Shinsuke Nakamura and Asuka, Ishimori's plans, Bob Backlund returning to Japan to wrestle Fujinami, a history of Fujinami, who are viewed as the legends of...

  
• 03.03.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #17

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #17: - We're back after an unplanned break! - Shinsuke Nakamura's popularity in Japan as he challenges for the WWE title at WrestleMania - The surprising first Japanese wrestler to work on a WrestleMania card - History of...

  
• 03.02.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #17

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #17: - We're back after an unplanned break! - Shinsuke Nakamura's popularity in Japan as he challenges for the WWE title at WrestleMania - The surprising first Japanese wrestler to work on a WrestleMania card - History of...

  
• 02.06.2018

  Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #16

  In episode 16 of the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast we cover Hulk Hogan's career in Japan in depth: his beginnings, his teachers, his biggest matches and his legacy in Japan. Plus New Japan, Omega, Ibushi, All Japan, Miyahara, Yoshitatsu,...