We Work Stiff

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We Work Stiff episodes

September 14, 2023 Zack to the Future: Is it time for NJPW to have ZSJ bring it home?
As the Road to Destruction Tour gets underway the Bois are back to let the Stiffies know that where were heading, we don’t need roads, as the lads discuss all things Zack Sabre Jr. Off the big news from AEW, the dream match being set, Zack has an important couple of months ahead which seemingly will indicate a lot about his, and NJPW’s, future. So, before he embarks on it, we cover his WOTY quality run, detail his, his titles and TMDK’s, role in NJPW moving forward and speculate as to the potential for his time finally coming.
Also, the wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois have a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT regarding the show and some things that listeners have been calling for.
Plus, we talk NJPW World updates and the departure of Kevin Kelly and the ideal replacement.

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2 hr 14 min
September 02, 2023 Requiem for a WrestleDream: A NJPW fans RevPro 11th Anniversary Review
Josh and Dave discuss a big wrestling weekend and consider the implications for NJPW, its characters, stories and fans. Discussing a great RevPro show and AEW’s massive spectacle the lads explore how New Japan’s partnerships currently operate, the different ways they manifest and are experienced by fans and the intentions and unintended consequences that could emerge in the future as AEW continues to grow.

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1 hr 48 min
August 26, 2023 Auteur: How NJPW goes ALL IN with its characters
With the G1 in the rear view, and the Destruction tour still up ahead, this week, Josh and Dave take the time to guide the Stiffies through what makes NJPW characters and storytelling so engaging for them and introduce a theory that helps the lads determine who is moving forward in New Japan Pro Wrestling.

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2 hr 2 min
August 17, 2023 Scent of an Ospreay: G1 Climax Finals and complete tournament review
Josh and Dave wrap up the entire G1 tournament through the lens of the Elite 8. Talking the key stories and directions for each character, their best matches and notable moments, as well as acknowledging the best performers across the entire tournament.
Plus, a deep dive into the incredible performance of Naito across his final two matches vs Naito and Okada and what his tournament portends for the future direction of New Japan Pro Wrestling.
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3 hr 35 min
August 11, 2023 The Big Picture: NJPW G1 Climax 33 A and B Block Review
With the G1 finals upon us, the wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois, as part of a series of shows for this final week, look back to review the performance of the A and B block’s by naming their teams MVP’s for each block.
The lads also break down the first of Gedo’s controversial decisions this tournament (more to come in the C and D and Finals reviews), to try and explain how Kaito Kiyomiya (and New Japan Pro Wrestling by extension), is better placed for him having taken part in the tournament.

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1 hr 41 min
August 02, 2023 Dawg Day Afternoon: G1 Nights 7-10 Review
In the midst of what seems like a collective wrestling fatigue sweeping the G1 Discourse, the wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois are here to discuss week 2 of New Japan’s Grade 1 Climax.
The lads discuss the criticism of the tournament but work to understand and rationalise the decisions and potential positive impacts in the long run.
In addition, Stiff Stuff makes a return as the tripod highlight some interesting developments across the tournament that listeners could pay attention to in the coming week. Plus, each team’s best performing boi is spoken about in depth, as the lads reveal the Stiff Standings and overall block outlook, as the tournament heads towards the business end.
And, as if a sign for just how impressive he has been, somehow Gabe Kidd forces his way into every discussion.

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2 hr 8 min
July 26, 2023 The Stiff Stuff: G1 Nights 1-6 Review
The Tri-Pod unites to talk a host of topics from the first week of G1 Climax 33. From big picture ideas like the size of the field, the format, the inconsistent block nights, to the Stuff the Stiffies should be checking out and each of the lads standout performers in their teams, this is a packed episode to get you caught up on what to follow as the tournament heads into the critical stages.
So, come on down, and let the wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois help you battle ‘Wrestling Fatigue’ by guiding you through the key characters and stories you should invest your time and attention into moving forward.

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2 hr 50 min
July 15, 2023 The Stiff One Climax: G133 Participant Preview Show
It’s Stiff 1 Climax time and the celebrate Josh and Dave preview all 32 participants from this years tournament to explore their key stories and character motivations heading into the tourney. The lads breakdown the pivotal matches for each participant, project their potential in the tournament and consider the possible stories in, and directions heading out of, G1 CLIMAX 33.
Plus, the bois reveal the Stiff 1 Climax teams, identifying where each participant was drafted and by whom.
If you have been out on NJPW, in this landscape changing year of 2023, or just been following from afar and are looking to jump in, this episode should provide a nice coda for the key stories you may be interested in following; or help you discover a boi to track across the tournament.
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3 hr 13 min
July 10, 2023 D for Desperado: NJPW Strong Independence Day Review
A classic We Work Stiff show review where the wholesome Aussie Stiff Boi’s break down the key matches and characters to explore how a show of Independence for New Japan Pro Wrestling solidified the identity of the fledgeling brand.
The lads answer listener questions as they discuss who Eddie Kingston can be in NJPW, why Despy can be the face of the revolution, what the War Dogs are doing and the bois wrap it all up by deconstructing the Willow v Guilia match to try and answer a question that has been bugging them for a while.

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2 hr 19 min
June 30, 2023 Forbidden Room 237: AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2023 Review
Focusing on discussing the concept of Forbidden Door, and what it means for New Japan, the lads do their best to extrapolate some future meaning from the matches and outcomes.
After a spectacular event this means talking about where Tanahashi is at this stage in his career, how ZSJ had transcended his tekkers to become one of the best in the world, the role SANADA continues to play as the understated champ offering opportunities for change, Mox v Eddie and the upcoming NJPW Strong shows, where to with Giulia, Willow and STARDOM in general and then the boas dive deep into the nuances in Kenny v Will and Okada v Danielson to reveal the key differences between AEW and NJPW presentations and how these things could grow to become more aligned.
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2 hr 11 min