Pacific Rim Wrestling
Fumi Saito is a top wrestling journalist & historian. With co-host Jim Valley, Pacific Rim Wrestling gives you insight into today's news & pro wrestling history.
Episodes
Fumi Saito attended the NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 13 press conference. On this episode, Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about the matches announced, impressions of what was said, where things are going and what the future could hold for Chris Jericho, Ibushi, Jay White, Okada, Naito and the overall wrestling business. Like, comment and subscribe to the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast.
Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about the "F" word in wrestling: Fake
Plus, Onita comes to NYC for WrestleMania Weekend, Baba's NWA title wins, Otsuka vs Takada in Pride, Okada shakes hands with Takahashi and the history of superstar tag teams in Japan. Don't forget to #AskFumi on Twitter and we'll answer your questions on the show. Like, comment and subscribe to the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast.
This week Fumi Saito and Jim Valley cover some very controversial topics:
- The reaction to nudity on the cover of Weekly Pro Wrestling magazine
- Lanny Poffo meeting with New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Don Callis and the photo the rubbed some people in the NJPW office the wrong way
- Which North American wrestlers NJPW wants to keep
- Ricki Chosu announces his retirement
- Your #AskFumi questions on: Naito, Kitao, Kazuo Yamazaki and mo...
Fumi Saito and Jim Valley look at the career of the late Don Leo Johnathan in Japan. Plus a deep dive into Kenny Omega and why Fumi is impressed with Omega and thinks he will be a legend in Japan. Plus Tanahashi, Shingo, Cody, Jericho, your #askfumi questions about Roddy Piper, Weekly Pro Wrestling and and more.
It's the one year anniversary of The Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast. This episode Fumi Saito and Jim Valley discuss:
- The recent shows Fumi has seen in Tokyo
- The Mae Young Classic
- The president of New Japan
- A preview of King of Pro Wrestling
- The history of Masato Tanaka
- The Japan candidates for The Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame
- Much more.
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A packed show! On this week's episode:
- Why Jim dislikes "Nak-America"
- Fumi looks at Gedo, Jay White, Okada and Tanahashi
- The new yet old addition to the Stardom roster
- Your #AskFumi questions on Sayama's book, kayfabe in Japan, Sano vs. Liger, the big Tokyo Dome card put on by Weekly Pro Wrestling Magazine in 1995 and more. Like, comment, share and subscribe to The Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast.
Fumi and Jim are back! This week they talk about:
- Were Tanahashi's comments about Omega real?
- When and how Chris Jericho may appear again
- Could New Japan break into two separate tours?
- The current WWE scene
- Plus your questions on live entrance music, Kawada, Misawa and more.
A number of shows in Japan this week: The Takayama benefit show, Hideo Itami (KENTA) on the Marufuji anniversary show and WWE in Osaka. Plus Fumi and Jim talk Chris Jericho at ALL IN and answer your questions on Ken Shamrock and Bob Sapp. We had a few technical issues. We're sorry and we're working on them.
A Summerslam review plus looking forward to Hell in a Cell and WWE Evolution. Fumi Saito says he learned a lot from this show. We'll tell you what that is, Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman, Rhonda Rousey and more. Plus Kairi Sane, Io Shirai and Japanese women's wrestling. Like, share and subscribe!
Fumi Saito's firsthand account of the finals of the G-1 Climax. Fumi was at Budokan for Tanahashi's amazing win. Fumi talks about why he thinks Tanahashi is the best choice to win, what makes him special and what could happen at WrestleKingdom 13. Plus, Okada, Gedo, Omega, Tama Tonga, Pieter, your questions for #AskFumi and more.
A jam-packed episode! How you can win a free Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast tshirt. Plus the story of the Fumi Saito tshirts from the 90s, the history of Japanese wrestlers traveling abroad only to come back as bigger stars, women's wrestling in Japan, will fans reject The Firing Squad's constant interference, Asuka, Nakamura, your questions and more. Follow @fumihikodayo and @jimvalley. Like, comment and subscribe to the Pacif...
Remembering Fumi's friend, the late Adrian Adonis, who died tragically in a van crash 30 years ago this month. Fumi talks about his career, how they met, Adrian's runs in Japan as well as the WWF and what Adrian said before he passed away. In addition we talk about Fumi's book, more on Brody, Masa Saito and the party to remember Motoko Baba. Lots of history and stories you probably haven't heard in this episode. Like, share and sub...
For the first time ever released to the public, on the 30th anniversary of Bruiser Brody's death: Fumi Saito's interview with Bruiser Brody recorded in 1985. Among many topics, Brody talks about Jumbo Tsuruta, Jimmy Snuka, working as an independent and his legacy.
A very special episode as Fumi Saito remembers the man he calls his 'godfather in the business', Masa Saito. Fumi talks about what Mr. Saito taught him, his career, the incident at McDonald's, visiting him in prison, the AWA title win and the famous jungle match with Antonio Inoki. Mr. Saito was so popular that he even had a drink named after him in bars in Minnesota. Like, subscribe and share the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast....
We are back! After a little abscence Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about the style of New Japan. Is it too tough on the body? Plus Fumi's live perspective of WWE in Tokyo, remembering Bruiser Brody and details on Fumi's new book on Bruiser Brody and more. Like, share and subscribe to the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast.
Remembering Big Van Vader, Leon White. Fumi Saito was there the night Vader debuted and beat Antonio Inoki. Fumi talks about the 3 men who were considered to fill the role, Vader's biggest matches, his history in Japan & around the world and where Vader ranks among the greatest foreign wrestlers in Japanese history. Next week: how you can win a Pacific Rim tshirt and we remember Adrian Adonis. Like, comment and subscribe.
Fumi Saito (@fumihikodayo) and Jim Valley (@JimValley) review NJPW Dominion 2018. Fumi goes deep into what the results mean and what's next for Chris Jericho, Kenny Omega and New Japan Pro Wrestling. Like, share and subscribe.
An incredibly special episode. It's been 30 years since the murder of Bruiser Brody. It's also been 30 years since Fumi Saito spoke to Brody's widow Barbara Goodish. In a very personal interview for both Fumi and Barbara, they talk about Bruiser Brody's legacy, his favorite opponents, Brody's surprising fears, plus Barbara answers the question once and for all if Bruiser Brody would have gone to the WWF and lost to Hulk Hogan. In a...
Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast #24: This week Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about the significance of #ALLIN, New Japan's new president, Fumi's program with Tanahashi, Jumbo Tsuruta, Brody and questions for #AskFumi. Share and subscribe.
Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #23. This week Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about the return of Chris Jericho, if he will wrestling at the NJPW at The Cow Palace in San Francisco, Omega vs Okada, All Japan Carnival, Marifuji, Mrs. Baba, the 25th anniversary of Onita vs Funk in FMW and more. Share and subscribe!
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