We Work Stiff

Where have your favorite Stiff Boys been?

Well, they have been huddled away, studying the talent, form and line ups for this years G1 to help bring the greatness of the G1 to the masses - with their very own : Stiff-1 Climax.

The ultimate New Japan fantasy draft series, where the 3 boys draft their own teams of 'Boys', pit their factions against each other, and fight it out to be crowned the first We Work Stiff : Stiff-1 Champion. The man to chart the future direction of the Going Balls Deep series.

So, the Going Balls Deep series goes on a mid year hiatus to allow us to go Balls Deep into the G1. We will watch every show, follow our boys, break down their matches, the stories therein and try to predict the future - all the time trying to educate new fans about how much fun New Japan and the G1 can be.

So, listen along, pick your favorite 'Boy Faction' and come for this magic ride as the boys chart the Stiff-1 to its Climax.

Music Credit: “I’m Japanese” – Gefilte Fist

This week the boys dust off their TNA memories and go balls deep into the champ that runs the camp, the face that runs the place, but more importantly, the man made in New Japan: AJ Styles.

Focusing on AJ's goals in wrestling, we go on a journey from one mismanaged company and push to another until we find ourselves exploring AJ's run in New Japan wresting. If you are a WWE fan this may just be for you, as we explore how the 'Phenomenal 1' became the guy in that company by going deep into his rocky path to being the guy in Japan.

Oh and Redd also takes us on a journey, from inadvertently offensive military history to progressive dating advice.

Match to watch: AJ Styles v Kazuchika Okada. Wrestling Dontaku

May 3rd 2014.

Music Credit: “I’m Japanese” – Gefilte Fist

Grab the baby oil, as your favorite stiff boys are back to kick start Season 2 of Going Balls Deep by going deep into New Japan's annals and rediscovering the Real Rock'n'Rolla - Prince Devitt aka Finn Balor.

We track the development of Devitt from young boy to Demon, discuss the birth Bullet Club, and try to articulate the important role Devitt played in creating the New Japan World we see today.

For fans of the WWE we, as intrepid podcasters, offer our hand to you, feel free to get the hot tag and dive deep into 'Balor's' past. Maybe, just maybe, you will then run wild with New Japan.

For our regular fans, there is plenty of the usual inappropriate young boy banter, ridiculous conspiracy booking, character breakdowns and as a bonus, Redd ethers the universe.

Match to watch: Prince Devitt v Kota Ibushi. Wrestle Kingdom 8

Jan 4th 2014.

Music Credit: “I’m Japanese” – Gefilte Fist

Well..... Dominion was awesome and if you are like us you now just want to consume as much NJPW awesomeness as you come down from that 7 star high. Well, if so, then jump aboard this Stiff Train in our Just the Tip review show.

We make an early stop to CM Punk town, where Dave may have thrown in the towel on the UFC, Redd confirms his die easy status and Josh just shakes his head, before we straight line it to Osaka. All of the story lines coming in and out of this amazing show are discussed, our pre match tips are reviewed, and Josh marks out over the main event like a 10 year old discovering the attitude era, in a moment that will likely never be seen or heard on this podcast again.

Oh and the winner of the tips contest reveals the direction for next weeks Season 2 of Going Balls Deep.

Sound Credit: NJPW YouTube

In anticipation of one of the biggest shows in recent memory, the Stiff Boys get together to launch a new podcast series. Just The Tip. A PPV preview show. It's a looser, more relaxed, round table discussion with far less research and far more, Scott Norton level, GUT instinct.

In this first edition, we preview New Japan's Dominion show, power bottom upwards, covering the entire card, reflecting on the Best of Super Juniors and speculating about the stories heading out towards the Cow Palace and the G1. Oh, and we submit our all important winning tips and fantasy/conspiracy/mark booking logic.

It was supposed to be short, just our tips, but we went full Okada v Omega and went well over 60.

Music Credit: New Japan YouTube

We wrap up Season 1 of Going Balls Deep with an absolute ball tearer of a show. We go long talking the amazing and miraculous rise of New Japans most charismatic 'different hero' - Tetsuya Naito.

From his time as the Stardust Genius to finding himself in Mexico, we cover it all as we prepare for the Dominion double 'main event' .

Oh, and don't worry Stiff wrestling fans, Season 2 of the show is only a week away, so there will be plenty of Sunny days ahead.

Match to watch: Tetsuya Naito v Hiroshi Tanahashi. NJPW G1 Climax 25 - Day 5

Jul 26th 2015.

Music Credit: “I’m Japanese” – Gefilte Fist

Don't despair all you filthy animals and FXXK FACES out there, the Stiff Boys didn't forget about the 'real' main event of Dominion.

We are back with another double edition, starting with a man new fans should be familiar with - at least more so than Naito appears to be - Chris Jericho.

We go Balls Deep into the five years of Jericho's career prior to WCW and explore how important and formative this period was in shaping the Alpha character who now terrorizes New Japan in 2018.

Match to watch: Lionheart v Wild Pegasus. WAR Super J Cup Quarter Final, December 15th, 1995.

Music Credit: “I’m Japanese” – Gefilte Fist

'Dem Stiff Young Boys aren't content with starting this podcasting journey with only one episode. Oh no. They are shooting for 7 stars by launching with a second Balls Deep look. This time, it's Kenny Omega.

From getting beat up by Bob Holly in Deep South to destroying a 9 year old, breaking the internet and rendering Jim Cornette with permanent Cornete face, listen as the boys trace Kenny's unusual fight to find a universal style.

Match to watch: Kenny Omega v Chris Jericho. Wrestle Kingdom 12, January 4th 2018

Music Credit:

"I'm Japanese" - Gefilte Fist

The three 'We Work Stiff' young boys mark their arrival on the wrestling podcast scene by 'Going Balls Deep' into the face of modern New Japan Pro Wreslting: Kazuchika Okada.

So, grab yourself a couple of Don's Tacos and come along with the boys as they start their journey by tracing Okada's rise from TNA jobber to the top of NJPW and the PWI 500.

Match to watch: Kazuchika Okada v Hiroshi Tanahashi. Wrestling Dontaku, May 4th 2018

Music Credit: "I'm Japanese" - Gefilte Fist