It's Stiffmas Day, we're gonna have some fun, a brand new start for everyone! The Stiff Bois are back among the Hosts of NJPW content. Only this time, it's 20+ all calling in to celebrate Tanahashi. These insights will move you in odd, and unusual ways, as you see how the Hosts of Stiffmas Past and Present are really previewing the Wrestle Kingdom …

With Tana's retirement match now set, the Stiff Bois recall the year that was in NJPW, andeverything they heard along the way, to explain why they're feeling the way they're feeling; and ask questions of every side of the 'Discourse'. To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠…

The case for Yuya Uemura as the main character of NJPW. To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠weworkstiff.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can find and follow the show: On X / …

The Stiff Bois have returned from Josh’s Bucks weekend with a fresh perspective on how they are viewing New Japan in 2025. With King of Pro Wrestling, a show filled with great wrestling, bold decisions and 'curious' character directions, they have the perfect platform to jump back into the deep end with a good looking review. To join the Club or gr…

The Stiff Bois return from a hiatus to debut a new series. Opening with Josh providing some context for the new series, a few apologies to our Stiffies for the delays, and thank yous to PWA for their hospitality on his Bucks weekend, the episode includes a short solo preview of King of Pro Wrestling at the start, but ultimately marks a new way forw…

Josh and Dave discuss the G1 Final; doing their best to understand their reaction, the Ariake fan reaction and the online reaction, to one of the most surreal matches in modern memory. Expect the unexpected as the Stiff Bois try their best to colour in between the lines. To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

Last weekend Josh saw Weapons, Yuya crash out, EVIL make the G1 semis and then got a random DM that set him off. He wanted to understand how he felt about all of it, so at 2:17pm he ran outside, contacted Dave, organised the pod, and the Stiff Bois recorded this Special WWS Episode on Trust, Talent and Tropes. To join the Club or grab some merch to…

The Stiff Bois return to catch everyone up on where the G1 is currently at - as Dave tries to cram as much G1 into the coming week as possible. What key stories, standout matches and notable themes you should be paying attention to as the tournament nears the final stages? The bois have you covered. If you’re catching up, new to the tournament or n…

Whether it’s from HoT or the fanbase, NJPW has been feeling the heat this year – whilst generating plenty of their own. We need to find a fighter who can save us. Can this G1 provide that? The Stiff Bois are back to find out as they preview the tournament. Over 4 + hours they cover every character, talking strengths of schedule, win loss records, k…

He's back. Taichi made the G1 and saved the podcast. Josh and Dave saddle up, and get back on the horse, to react (in a good way this time) to the G1 schedule as it breaks and discuss the way forward in New Japan Pro Wrestling. To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

Josh is on his own to give an update on the podcast in the wake of the Dominion rant/review, as well as to discuss the happenings of NJPW, ZSJ's title win, Despy v Kasai and Aaron Wolf joining the company. Talking what's good in New Japan as the podcast shifts for the short term. All you lovely Stiffies out there, please, feel free to comment on wh…

Dominion Review. Listen all y'all, it's a sabotage! To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠weworkstiff.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can find and follow the show: On X / twitter @weworkstiff On Instagra…

Its preview show time and the Stiff Bois are ready to dive into this Dominion card to try and make sense of what has happened in NJPW to date, where we might be going, and the role Dominion may play in all of this. It’s a speculation spectacular as the lads preview every match, identify their concerns with NJPW as of late, highlight the ways the co…

The Stiff Bois return to review a spectacular BoSJ final and reconcile their feelings for the tournament as a whole. Answering listener questions, and reflecting on key fan observations, the lads try to pinpoint the source of some of their frustrations, highlight the key takeaways, potentially offend an entire nation (also largest listener base for…

The Stiff Bois are here, mid Super Jnr tournament, to give an update on their teams, the key performers and stand out matches, and identify the stories they feel New Japan fans should be paying attention to as the tour moves into its most consequential stages. But before that, the lads dedicate 1 hour to kick off the pod, echoing the sentiments of …

The Stiff Bois are joined by @fraserjapan to bring the joyous spirit of a night at the graps in Tokyo to the sacred WWS Stiff Draft format. The lads start the show by checking in with Fraser about his experience of Dontaku and how the home crowd is responding to the heroes of the new and old generation alike. Then it is Best of Super Junior Draft a…

A massive week for News Japan Pro Wrestling. The Stiff Bois cover it all in a wide ranging discussion and preview of Wrestling Dontaku. To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠weworkstiff.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can f…

"There's a time for playing it safe and a time for... Risky Business." The Stiff Bois return to talk the big news coming out of Genesis weekend; talking Jnr Genesis, Sakura Genesis and previewing Windy City Riot. The lads start the show with an Ode to Korakuen, chat Despy the Ace, Connors character affirmation, the two Robbies and the BoSJ field. T…

The Stiff Bois get to do what they love the most: preview a big show (and a nice looking Jnr show) by exploring smellness, throwing on their conspiracy caps, and debating as many logical outcomes and directions they can see. Should we expect David Finlay? Where to for Shota? How many feuds can EVIL manage? Is there a way forward for United Empire a…

The Bois are back to their old tricks, going looking for the peculiar angles to what was a very rich New Japan Cup. They talk the Cup as a whole, why the pick ems being predictable is a good thing, how the direction is clear in ways that are exciting, why Taichi can’t win, why Yuya can’t lose, and why the old guard is still so valuable. Then it’s o…

The Bois have endured Tropical Cyclone Alfred, and somehow amidst the chaos seen the entire New Japan Cup. The March Smellness prediction special was pretty close to foretelling the entire Cup, and as such has done a good job of covering the lads in their absence, but now as the Final is upon us, they are jumping on the record a Final preview. The …

Listen to the Stiff Bois set themselves up for heartbreak and embarrassment as they each complete and discuss their definitive, undoubtedly happening, New Japan Cup brackets; previewing both the Cup and the year ahead for so many of New Japan's key stars. Plus, the lads give predictions to answer Stiffie questions about BoSJ, G1 and more. To join t…

The Stiff bois review one of New Japan's best shows this decade where the past, present and future of the promotion collide in the Goto Revolution. No written preview can do justice the joyous exploration that the lads undertake in reviewing this incredible show filled with moments that affirm why we all love New Japan Pro Wrestling. Lets go!!!! To…

After an opening 25 minutes discussing the role of wrestling media in keeping power brokers in wrestling accountable the Stiff Bois dive into a comprehensive preview of New Beginning. Reviewing the key matches on the Road To and previewing every match to explore the stories going in and the possible directions coming out. To join the Club or grab s…

With a slower week in NJPW, with only a few shows on the Road to New Begining (which will be discussed in our big New Begining Preview next week), the Stiff bois have decided to create a Primer for the 2024 Golden Stiffies; outlining the categories, possible nominees and process for voting on the WWS annual award show. This episode is one part refr…

The Stiff Bois are back from Tokyo and have a lot of things to cover. In a different kind of episode the lads spend the first 1 hour and 20 minutes covering the many shows they attended in the lead up to the Dome (chatting All Japan, Big Japan, NOAH, Impact haha, DDT and TJPW), thank the many generous Stiffies they met, then spend and hour breaking…

It's that time. Stiffmas time is here. Everybody knows there's not a better time of year. Hip hip Hooray its Stiffmas Vacation! The Stiff Bois conduct and then collate 19 interviews to celebrate Wrestle Kingdom 19. Every match covered in immense depth in the most comprehensive Dome preview show possible. To join the Club or grab some merch to suppo…

The Stiff Bois break their sabbatical to check in an discuss Tag League through the lens of the Final. Huge Dome matches are made, key relationships are developed, stories progressed, and Gabe Kidd shouts, sings and shines. Plus, the lads talk about the work they've been doing to create Wrestle Stiffmas, unveil the theme, and hint to some of the gu…

It's beginning to look alot like Stiffmas and so the Stiff Bois are talking all things New Japan as they look forward to a busy Wrestle Kingdom season. The lads chat the Wrestle Kingdom and Wrestle Dynasty match announcements, focusing on the discourse surrounding Shota Umino, highlight some key match ups from Historic Cross Over and then preview t…

The Stiff Bois review an incredible Power Struggle show with this 4 hour super sized pod. The lads discuss every match, providing detailed thoughts on the key moments in, and overall quality of, the match-ups that unfolded - bit reserving extra time to talk the big angles on this show. There were a bunch of them and the Stiff Bois dedicate the time…

With Super Jr Tag League wrapping up, the Bois find a moment in time to record a Power Struggle Preview; which becomes a classic WWS style discussion show. Talking both blocks of SJTL, the standout teams and key story points for the first half of the episode, before breaking down the narrative hooks and points of interest for the matches announced …

For the 3rd consecutive year Robbie Eagles Work Stiff. Starting off, the lads chat with Bob about his hectic 2024 schedule, get his thoughts on the growth of TMDK, including who else could be wearing orange sooner rather than later, his experience of being alongside ZSJ for the G1 final, his trust in Zack as IWGP champ and a range of stories from t…

Zack has brought it home and ushered in a new era and orange you glad it has finally happened? Triumph and heartbreak punctuated an eventful King of Pro Wrestling show and the Stiff Bois are here to review it all. The lads exult in what was a great show, detailing all the key highs, big moments, interesting beats and controversial reactions. The la…

With a huge King of Pro Wrestling on the horizon, the lads put together another huge preview special. Every match is covered, from the characters entering into them, the stories that have lead to such, the possible directions and expected outcomes, as we all begin to speculate as to what Wrestle Kingdom will bring us. The Bois also chat LiJ up and …

This Destruction in Kobe review show is one for the fans of the unsung heroes of NJPW and the underrated aspects of the promotions direction in 2024. Every match is discussed as the lads try and assess how well they read the story heading in, what outcomes or moments surprised them on the night, and where they feel this may all be heading for the k…

YOSHI-HASHI and David Finlay are stealing the show in the build to one of the more sneaky stacked and intriguing shows of New Japan's year. This is the world we live in and it is awesome. So, to honour this momentous occasion the Stiff Bois are back to provide a WWS staple, and dive deep into a Destruction on Kobe Preview. Talking every match, the …

The Stiff Bois are BACK excitedly discussing the big matches from the NJPW Destruction Tour and the key story directions coming out of it. The ones that NJPW is assuredly establishing and some that feel like they are bubbling under ther surface. To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

The Stiff Bois gather for a good old fashioned post G1 specualtion fest. To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠weworkstiff.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can find and follow the show: On X / twitter @weworkstiff On Instagr…

The Stiff Bois are joined by the Sweet Bois to review the entire G1, including the epic ZSJ run to, and including, the Final, the MVP’s of the tourney, the surprise stories and possible future directions. To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

The Stiff Bois are back to review G1 Nights 8-14 and preview the Block final nights. By previewing every match, the lads are able to detail the key narratives of the tournament, and key match ups heading into the knockout stage whilst also outlining who has impressed in this tournament, who has surprised and what this means for the future of New Ja…

The Stiff Bois are back and life is good for the lads as some of their Starters are stealing the headlines. Josh and Dave review nights 4-7 by discussing the most impressive bois, surprising performances and best matches from the 4 #St1ff teams. To join the Stiff1 Tipping contest: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.faceyoursfears.com/games/g1climax/join ⁠⁠⁠ To join th…

The G1 / St1ff is underway and the Bois are beyond pumped. Reviewing night 1-3 by discussing the most impressive bois, surprising performances and best matches from the 4 #St1ff teams. Plus we answer questions from the Stiffies. A fun show that we hope reflects the level of excitement fans are feeling about this tournament. To join the Stiff1 Tippi…

It is Stiffmas in July with this G1 Fantasty Draft and Preview Show. The Stiff Bois, Josh and Dave, are joined by the Sweet Bois, Curtis and Raffe (from the Ichiban Sweet Cast) to go over the entire field and assemble the squads that can take out the most points thie G1 Climax. It's the STIFF1 Every wrestler, their key stories, key matches, expecte…

The Stiff Bois return to discuss Forbidden Door from a NJPW character and storytelling standpoint. Where the concept is at year 3, the addition of Wrestle Dynasty and whether this adds context to this years build, what it could mean for NJPW come January, then we dive into the involvement and impact of NJPW guys on the show, the IWGP title match an…

The Bois take stock of New Japan in 2024, reflecting on President Tanahashi's 10 point plan to identify 5 key themes for analysing where NJPW is heading into Forbidden Door and the all important G1 season. To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

The Dominion Review Show. Discussing every match, and the stories and characters from this enjoyable, albeit still contentious, show + wax lyrical about the House of Fun that was the Despe Invitational. Also, a NJPW Soul (aka Dominion Part 2) preview. To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠…

The Dominion Preview Show. Discussing every match, and the stories and characters we think you should be following whilst chatting the hype surrounding Despy v Taiji and Henare v Shingo and discussing the show wide narrative that is Mox vs HoT and the need for a change. To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

The Stiff Bois are back just in time to preview the BOSJ semi-finals. After an eventful week, including Dave getting sick and missing the typical recording window, the lads gathered directly after the final night of Block action to provide a comprehensive character review of BOSJ31. Debating who was this years MVP the bois cover a range of impressi…

The Stiff Bois return, and are getting used to this live to tape approach, with a packed show talking the big news of the BoSJ. From the Dominion main event, to Akira's unfortunate injury, the infrastructure of the jnr division and what it represents in relation to the whole of New Japan Pro Wrestling, Drilla on commentary, Despy v Connors, the sta…

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 w…