Image: NJPW Pacific Rim is back. On this episode, Fumi Saito and I talk about NJPW’s plans for the Tokyo Dome. 2022 is also their 50th anniversary so they are bringing back The Golden Series. Fumi discusses the history and whether we might see Antonio Inoki make an
The Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling podcast is back. Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about Fumi’s thoughts on The Dark Side of the Ring episode on Frontier Martial Arts Wrestling and Atsushi Onita, including stories and insight not featured in the documentary. Plus,
Pacific Rim is back! Fumi Saito gives Jim Valley his firsthand account of NJPW Wrestle Grand Slam in Tokyo Dome, the matches, the results, crowd reaction, and what non-COVID related situation could affect the upcoming Wrestle Kingdom in Tokyo Dome event in 2022. In addition,
Pacific Rim is back as Fumi Saito and I talk about being him in attendance for the Hana Kimura Memorial ‘Matane’ card at Korakuen Hall: the participants, their relationships with either Hana or Kyoko Kimura, the different companies, how the event came together and
On a new episode of Pacific Rim, Fumi Saito and I look at the 2020 and 2021 inductees of the WWE Hall of Fame and ttalk about the careers of JBL, Kane, Jushin Liger, and more. Even though the WWE Hall of Fame
On a new Pacific Rim, Fumi Saito talks with me about the Stardom All-Star Dream Cinderella card at Nippon Budokan, the false rumor that Antonio Inoki passed away and the famous wrestler who confirmed Inoki is still alive. Additionally, we go over the
We’re back! Jim Valley, Dave Meltzer and Fumi Saito reunite to discuss Wrestle Kingdom nights one and two, New Year’s Dash, and tons more! An awesome show as always so check it out~!
On a very personal episode of the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast, Fumi Saito talks to Jim Valley about his memories of Hana Kimura and his experiences following her tragic passing. Fumi met Hana when she was a seven-year-old kid who went with her
After watching this week’s Dark Side of the Ring episode on the Road Warriors, co-host Fumi Saito and I remember his friend Road Warrior Hawk on this week’s Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling podcast and give some background not covered in the documentary. Fumi goes
Pacific Rim is back with Fumi Saito and Jim Valley. With little new wrestling taking place in Japan, Fumi talks about what some companies are doing to produce content, create new revenue streams, and find work for wrestlers. Weekly Pro Wrestling’s 1995 Bridge of Dreams card
On April 13, 1990, the WWF, New Japan, and All Japan Pro Wrestling came together at the Tokyo Dome for an interpromotional card called the Wrestling Summit. It featured Hulk Hogan vs. Stan Hansen, Genichiro Tenryu vs. Randy Savage, and Bret Hart vs. Tiger Mask
From Seattle to Tokyo, this week the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast updates you on how Fumi Saito and Kiki are coping with social distancing. Believe it or not, he’s watching even more wrestling. Fumi has some interesting thoughts on the Fujita-Shiozaki match and its 30-minute
On this week’s Pacific Rim, Fumi Saito and I bring you a free episode entirely dedicated to the life and career of Kazuo Sakurada, also known as Japanese wrestler Kendo Nagasaki. Fumi grew up watching Sakurada and spent time with him years ago
Happy New Year from Tokyo. Spend New Year’s Eve and his New Year’s Day birthday with Fumi Saito as he and Jim Valley start the night at Killer Khan’s restaurant and wrap up around 2 a.m. in Shinjuku. Killer Khan is most famous in the
It’s the last Pacific Rim of 2019 and the last before Fumi Saito, Dave Meltzer, and I begin our wrestling coverage from Tokyo next week. In this episode, Fumi gives his thoughts on Stardom’s dark match at Wrestle Kingdom 14 and the retirements of
It’s special edition of the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast. Dave Meltzer joins Fumi Saito and Jim Valley less than a month away from Wrestle Kingdom 14 in Tokyo for some discussion about our coverage and audio shows subscribers can expect that week. Fumi offers his
Wrestle Kingdom 14 is one month away. For the first time, New Japan Pro Wrestling’s biggest show is two nights of action. On this episode of Pacific Rim, Fumi Saito offers his advice for fans visiting Tokyo during Wrestling Week. Fumi spotlights some cards, locations, stores, and restaurants to
It’s a very special free edition of Pacific Rim with Fumi Saito’s longtime friend Chris Jericho. They’ve known each other since Chris’ first tour of Japan for Frontier Martial Arts in 1991. Fumi and Jericho share stories of Chris’ early tours in Japan, what it was like,
Pacific Rim is back with a ton of news and events to cover. Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about the Jumping Bomb Angels reuniting for a special interview and a look at their history in WWE and AJW. Then, we have an in-depth
Image: Stardom On this very special episode of Pacific Rim, Fumi Saito, Dave Meltzer, and I explain how the purchase of Stardom, a small Japanese company, could end up being a very influential move in the wrestling business. You don’t need to be
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