James and Marcus take one last look at the Bad Man from Borger, as Stan Hansen settles into his position as top heel in AJPW, copes with the passing of Giant Baba, and sets a new generation of wrestlers on their way down The King's Road!

James and Christy Wrap up Wrestling Christmas with their last episode in this series as New Japan Pro Wrestling heads to Ota Ward for its annual post Wrestle Kingdom Party as agendas are set and alliances emerge. There are also two titles on the line, the IWGP Jnr Tag Titles are defended in a 4 Way Tag, and the IWGP Heavyweight Tag Titles are defended by the Knockout Brothers against the World Tag League Champions Ryohei Oiwa & Zack Sabre Jnr of TMDK!

James and Christy discuss the amazing final night of Hiroshi Tanahashi's career as he faces Kazuchika Okada one last time. Yota Tsuji and Konosuke Takeshita go all out for all the marbles. Aaron Wolf makes his debut against EVIL, and Syrui and Saya Kamatani have another double title match that is set to steal the show.

James is joined by Ruth to go deep on the NOAH New Year Show as it bring in some visitors, invaders and disruptors at Budokan Hall. Inamura defends the GHC title against OZAWA, Hiromu Takahashi defends the GHC Jnr Title against the resurgent AMAKUSA, and Naomichi Marafjui & Kenoh defend the tag titles against Bushi and his mystery partner, but who could it possibly be?

James is joined by Christy to talk AJPW and Kento Miyahara defends the Triple Crown against Yuma Anzai, there is an All Asian Tag Title match where the Champions MUSASHI & Seiki Yoshioka defend against invaders from Dragon Gate Gajadokuro and somewhat inevitably, a Battle Royal!

James looks at the New Year's Eve Show from Marigold as they have their annual Rookie Tournament as well as the Marigold Rumble!

James looks at the fun and games of Tokyo Joshi Pro's year end party as there is news from the Tag Team scene, three killer singles bouts, a tag match for a singles title and Rumble match to bring you swinging into the new year!

James talks about the Mika Iwata Anniversary Show from November, and highlights the young talent on show!

James and Christy examine the rise and rise of Stardom as they go back to Sumo Hall for one of their biggest shows of the year. Saya Kamitani defends her World of Stardom Championship against Saori Anou, the Wonder of Stardom title is on the line when Konami defends against Saya Iida, and Goddesses Of Stardom Champions Natsuko Tora & Ruaka from HATE defend against Aya Sakura & Sayaka Kurara of Cosmic Angels. Christy and James dissect the matches, talk about the stories and give an insight as to what is making Stardom the hottest property in Japan right now.

James takes a long look at JTO's card from November as part of wrestling Christmas. A loaded card with a small but extremely hot crowd gives a real flavour of what is going on in the Japanese Indie Scene.

Watch the show here:

https://youtu.be/NmN0Z-3wVps?si=1aMFVMgd2Bev601o