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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 events of the past week concern them in relation to these. This is a character and storytelling podcast after all.

This is followed by a thorough, hour long, discussion of the first two nights of World Tag League, the key teams, characters and major stories that have stood out and some of the early implications for the league and possibly Wrestle Kingdom.

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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-ups, and providing a preview of each team, their narratives heading into the tournament, and the possibilities throughout; as well as a final discussion working to rationalise New Japan’s improved focus on tag team wrestling in 2023.

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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 Great Okhan hitting up Fleet Street. Some juicy Wrestle Kingdom directions, controversial decision, big angles, hot crowds, chaos, GOATs in the Dome. Okada and Danielson people!!!!

It is all happening on a massive edition of We Work Stiff designed, recorded and crafted for the Watchers. Those who are in for the ride towards Wrestle Kingdom and are looking for more reasons to get hyped about what’s good in NJPW.

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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 finishes with a preview of the key stories for Power Struggle, what fans should keep their eyes on at the event, and the possible Wrestle Kingdom directions coming out of it.

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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 to share this with all of you.

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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 League where he lets us all know what he think of every wrestler competing in the tournament.

For fans of NJPW, Australian Pro Wrestling, TMDK or our regular listeners, we feel this episode is a real treat; courtesy of one of the Ichiban Sweet Bois himself.

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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 about preparing you for season ahead in terms of character directions and possible match ups.

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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 is also impacting ELP and the War Dogs, the wrestler who will make a real IMPACT on Okada, the spectacle of the semi-main, and a deep dive into why SANADA v HoT is a Naito story and when viewed that way makes perfect sense (and also makes Josh just a little nervous).

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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 reign', the enigma that is Naito and Gene Blasting a Farewell Tour. Plus, the bois get too excited, over Yuya, for Twitter to handle.

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Josh and Dave are here to provide a comprehensive preview of the Destruction in Kobe card, covering each match and providing analysis on the key character directions and relevant stories heading into the event and begin to speculate on the possible directions heading out.

Key talking points include the rise of Douki, a brief chat on matchmaking vs booking, House of Torture vs Just Five Guys and what this has done, and what it needs to do, for the Ryogoku main event, the state of the IWGP tag scene and what TMDK need to do to lead it, the possible shifting landscape of NJPW post Dome and where Okhan and Shingo may land and, of course, the lads dedicate a lot of time to talking about the main event of Ospreay v Tsuji and what this match could be, could mean, and where it could lead.

This is a show dedicated to previewing Destruction in Kobe; so if you’re looking to get hyped for the weekend, let the Stiff Bois take you there.

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