We Work Stiff

The Stiff Bois embark on a journey into a brand new world as they record this episode live to tape. The safety net of the edit is gone and the lads are left to cover the big talking points of New Japan in a free flowing chat.

The Bois discuss the Strong tag titles and the Strong title scene in general, Gabe Kidd's command over every aspect of pro wrestling, Mox v Shooter passes the test, The Main event House, answer Stiffies questions about Dominion, and then dive deep into discussing the standouts and curious characters of the first week of BoSJ.

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After a short Tamashii rant, the Stiff bois celebrate #Stiff100 by answering your questions.

Over 4 hours of the The Stiff Bois opening the mail sack to discuss what you want to talk about. Over 25 questions covering a wide range of New Japan Pro Wrestling topics are explored. From BOSJ31, G1, Reiwa 3, Gabe Kidd, Best Stories and hypothetical Stiff fights!

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Off the back of an experimental episode about a seemingly nebulous topic, the Stiff Bois return to some well worn terrain to provide a full deep dive preview of Wrestling Dontaku; whilst also covering all the happenings from the road to.

This is a huge show, diving deep into the characters and stories on both nights, as the New Generation start shooting company wide shots, the lads find themselves reaching for the few metamodern methods they understand to begin to speculate on the future directions of so many of the key titles and characters that populate this card.

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This is not a normal episode. It's not even a normal double feature. But, after an eventful week for the show online, the Bois gather to explore the differing views on contemporary pro-wrestling through the lens of how they see pro-wresting.

The result is an experimental podcast that acts as a rumination on the current NJPW approach to storytelling and the reaction of fans when this interfaces in other spaces.

The goal. To explore an approach to criticism that may be useful in understanding the show's intent; an approach that could hold the key to unlocking a more considered and connected discourse moving foward.

Instructive Material Referenced

Metamodernism 101: What Does 'Metamodern' Mean?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BzD3wUEMaQ

Future Islands Performs "Seasons (Waiting On You)" | Letterman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upPl9mZW_zw

The Philosophy of SHIA LABEOUF – Wisecrack Edition

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dsECbVahBw

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Mox is IWGP champion and the landscape of New Japan has seemingly shifted on its axis.

But have no fear, old and new fans alike, the Sitff Bois are here to guide you through what this monumental move will mean for the characters and stories of New Japan; all whilst reviewing an awesome Windy City Riot show (+ some Wrestling World Taiwan).

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It's a massive review and preview show.

The lads breakdown the key stories directions from Sakura Genesis and speculate about how these will progress at both Windy City Riot in Chicago and Wrestling World Taiwan.

Is it Mox's time?

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The Stiff Bois are leaving the meta-discourse in the dust and focussing on providing a classic WWS style preview show. Every match on the card will be dissected to uncover the key narratives, character motivations and potential future directions for all involved.

Sakura Genesis, in many ways, feels like a landmark moment in the future direction of New Japan for 2024, and this episode sees the lads asking if New Japan will Do the Right thing?

Listen to the episode, uncover some possible key story beats and watch the show to find out.

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With a short break from NJPW touring action, the Stiff Bois have time to take a break from engaging in the dreaded discourse, and can finally reveal the listener voted Golden Stiffie Award winners.

Because it's a bit late, the lads can start to do some of that classic WWS projecting to think about who could be in the running for each category by the end of the year.

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Was the juice worth the squeeze?

The Stiff Bois discuss a controversial New Japan Cup, through the lens of House of Torture, to provide HoT takes on the different types of storytelling that aid the rise of pro wrestling characters; important concepts when considering the rise of Yota Tsuji.

This is a shorter and more focused episode aimed at assessing if the ends justify the means when we the ends are Gene Blasting all over the arena in a classic style Cup Final; and what these means actually are in a conventional sense.

Plus, we also talk Shota's inverse failure to Tsuji, Jack Perry working the sheets, why Goto is just the best (like, the best) and we outline "elevated House of Torture".

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The NJ Cup rolls on and the Stiff Bois are back to ask some questions, tackle loud assumptions, and work to uncover the stories that are happening in the shadow of the House.

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