# Akira Maeda

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Ep. #483: November 6-12, 1988

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was November 6-12, 1988. Topics of discussion include: The WWF's involvement in distributing the Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Donny Lalonde boxing pay-per-view event and what kind of impact it made on the finances of Titan Sports. A special three-h…

Beginner's Guide to Japanese Wrestling Part 87 Revisiting the Reborn UWF

James is joined by Marcus to talk UWF in their second phase of development as Akira Maeda and his band of shooters leave NJPW once again to revolutionise the way we think about pro wrestling. Filling arenas, rebuilding legends, and creating a legacy in sports style wrestling. Watch along on our …

Unpacking A Legacy: Riki Choshu's Journey (Part 2)

Join hosts Justin Knipper and Fumi Saito as they delve into the illustrious career of Riki Choshu in the second part of this insightful series on 'Write That Down'. This episode explores the pivotal moments in Choshu's wrestling journey from 1984, including his influential 'jump period' from New Ja…

Ep. #517: July 16-22, 1998

Kris and David are back as we discuss the week that was July 16-22, 1998. Topics of discussion include: Steve “Dr. Death” Williams vs. Quebecer Pierre and Scorpio vs. 8-Ball in Brawl for All. Mrs. Yamaguchi-san getting saved by Val Venis. Triple H compelling a "fan" to flash her breasts on Raw, ca…

Ep. #529: October 16-23, 1995

Kris and David are back to discuss the week-plus that was October 16-23, 1995. Topics of discussion include: Hulk Hogan losing his mind as Darkside Hogan on two Monday Nitros, including the infamous promo where he compared himself to O.J. Simpson just a few weeks after his acquittal in his murder …

How MMA Changed Pro Wrestling

Shane and Morro, The Old Bucks, are back in the Gorilla Room to look at one of the biggest influences on modern professional wrestling — mixed martial arts. Over the last three decades MMA has reshaped how wrestling presents fighting, from harder striking styles to shoot-inspired characters and sub…

OGP #3: BIG MOUTH LOUD REALLUSION 2006

As per the request of Akira Maeda's final and perhaps greatest protégé, Drew Galloway, we open wide for Big Mouth Loud's "Reallusion" show from 2006. It's time to watch old men pokin' ass, awkwardly say goodbye to a man who hates grapply and see Alan Karaev go down to a 4/10 punch. :: I purchase…

Chapters 219 & 220: Boys Gone Bad & Hot For Teachers

Cromartie High School (Japanese: 魁!!クロマティ高校, Hepburn: Sakigake!! Kuromati Kōkō; lit. 'Forging Valiantly Ahead!! Cromartie High School') is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Eiji Nonaka. It was serialized in Shueisha's shōjo manga magazine Ribon from 1991 to 1994, with its chapters …

Ep. #548: April 28-May 5, 1986

Kris and David are back this week to discuss the week-plus that was April 28-May 5, 1986, a show requested by Joe Finnerty on our Patreon with a $25 pledge. Topics of discussion include: The final gasp of the glory days of World Class, as we talk about the 3rd Annual David Von Erich Memorial Parad…

OCP Wresting's Bonus Match Episode 42!

Welcome to OCP Wrestling's Bonus Match! In this show we'll be covering a lesser known or more obscure wrestling match. Today's episode is covering Bret Hart Vs. Akira Maeda from Japan in 1982! We'll offer insight into the booking decision, any possible storylines and promos available, along wit…