The Stardom Cast (ARCHIVED)
The Stardom Cast is an archived weekly podcast about World Wonder Ring Stardom, one of Japan's top joshi wrestling promotions. Hosts Rob Goodwin and Matt Turner review recent shows and discuss news from the company. Episodes were released every Friday. The show covers independent wrestling and the rise of Stardom.
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Talk Joshi #11: Sendai Girls in Sendai PIT Review + TJPW Tokyo Princess Cup Discussion!
Matt and Andy are back to talk about Sendai Girls and their experience checking out TJPW.
Matt covers the show from Sendai PIT on August 3rd and Andy gives his thoughts on Hazuki vs Dash as well as the Tag team title match between Red Energy vs Team 200kg from back in July! Then, attention turns to the 2025 Tokyo Princess Cup.
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From Shut In to Icon: A Retrospective of the Stardom Career of Mayu Iwatani
Rob Goodwin goes into granular detail covering the fourteen championship-laden years of Mayu Iwatani in Stardom. From her start as a hikkomori, to a daughter of Stardom, from Ultraman to Grand Slam Champion, Rob goes through every step of Mayu's Stardom journey in this special long-form retrospective!
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268: 5Star Grand Prix 2025 Nights 10, 11 & Play-Offs Reviews + Finals Preview!
Rob and Matt are back for another groovy juggernaut of an episode covering the latest three shows of the 5Star Grand Prix!
They chat a show of the year contender from Korakuen Hall, MOTYC, Rob's Dynamite/Collision experience and his never-ending quest for food, Bozilla kicking down the Forbidden Door, Rina's incredible tournament, the shocks of the play-offs and so much more on this bumper episode
Dream Star Grand Prix 2025 Nights 5 & 6 Reviews | The Marigold Standard #59
Rob and Matt are back to chat all the happenings in Marigold as the Dream Star Grand Prix rumbles on.
They talk Police Chief Mayu, Komomo Minami's easiest payday ever, Seri Yamaoka tearing it up, the belief that Marigold should go out of their way to sign Maya Yukihi, Komomo getting bigger chants than Mayu, and a phantom Marigold show that is driving Rob crazy...
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267: 5Star Grand Prix 2025 Play-Off Instant Reaction & Predictions Minisode!
Rob and Matt are back with a mini episode giving their instant (ish) reactions to the now complete play-off brackets for the 5Star Grand Prix, and give their predictions for how the final two shows of the tournament are going to play out and what implications they could have for the PPV on September 6th!
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Dream Star Grand Prix 2025 Nights 3 & 4 Reviews | The Marigold Standard #58
Matt is solo this week, and he’ll get you all caught on the this year's outstanding Dream Star Grand Prix as he covers the shows from Iwate and Sendai PIT.
He also chats about Hummingbird's win streak and Yuzuki’s star-making performance so far in this Year's Dream Star.
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266: 5Star Grand Prix 2025 Nights 7, 8 & 9 Reviews!
With Rob on vacation, Matt makes the hot tag to Andy Header to help out!
The boys review the shows from KBS Hall, Okayama and Kobe as well as chatting their favourite matches of the tournament so far, before turning their attention to Monday night Io!
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Wrestling’s Most Dangerous Woman! | Exclusive Mickie Knuckles Interview
On this special interview episode of the Stardom Cast, Matt interviews the Death Match Queen, Mickie Knuckles!
They chat about her fantastic new book, her early childhood, wrestling in Korakuen Hall and the late, great Tracy Smothers.
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Dream Star Grand Prix 2025 Nights 1 & 2 Reviews | The Marigold Standard #57
Matt and Rob return to chat the nights 1 and 2 of the 2025 Dream Star Grand Prix, as well as journeying back to 29th July to recap the Shinjuku FACE show!
They chat the power of the roll-up, record attendances, Erina Yamanaka as a future stalwart of the Superfly division, the Future of Marigold ruling the roost, Mayu's affinity for jumping off of buses rubbing off on the rookies, complacency poten
265: 5Star Grand Prix 2025 Nights 3, 4, 5 & 6 Review Megasode!
We did it ladies and gentlemen, we finally made it past the four hour mark in this landmark episode!
Rob and Matt are here to run through the absolute mountain of 5Star action that has taken place over the last week.
They chat the emergence of the anti-Saya Kamitani, Mei Seira getting dropped so hard Matt forgets his name, tournament MVPs, eliminations, the double countout that wasn't, two genuine
A Chat With the Dread Pirate! | Exclusive Reiza Clarke Interview
Just days away from defending the MPX Women's Championship against former-AEW wrestler Abadon at the upcoming 'Who Runs The World?' show on August 9th, Reiza Clarke drops in to chat to Matt Turner about her start in wrestling, her inspirations, working the independent scene and her love for Lady C!
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264: Stardom 5Star Grand Prix 2025 Nights 1 & 2 + Nighter in Korakuen Hall Reviews!
It's a monster episode as Rob and Matt chat the fallout of the opening two nights of the 5Star Grand Prix and the Korakuen Hall show from the 24th July.
They talk Waka's awful start to the tournament, seventeen matches on one card, Bozilla and AZM kicking all sorts of posterior, Tomoka Inaba and Rian's MVP claims, Hazuki vs. Chihiro Hashimoto, Lady C's questionable chaps and so much more!
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Burning Desire 2025 in Osaka, Okayama & Kariyu City | The Marigold Standard #56
Matt and Rob are back for the second Marigold Standard in a week to chat the trio of shows from the 19th, 20th and 21st of July.
They talk the new Marigold dojo, the upcoming multi-woman match at the Marvelous Korakuen Hall show, the main eventers vs. the future main event match from Kariya City, the blatant disrespect of Megaton, the return of our Lord and Saviour Flying Penguin and so much more
Dream Star Grand Prix 2025 Primer & Preview | The Marigold Standard #55
With the start of Marigold's second annual Dream Star Grand Prix a mere four days away, Matt and Rob go through absolutely everything you need to know - and even some stuff you don't - about this year's tournament.
From stats and numbers, to a full breakdown of the calendar, every competitor and our own individual predictions, this is the go-to primer for this year's tournament.
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263: Winggori vs. SaoriPoi: A Feud Retrospective w/ Andy Header!
On this special bonus retrospective episode, Matt Turner and Andy Header look back at the trilogy of fantastic matches between Winggori (Saya Iida & Hanan) and SaoriPoi (Saori Anou & Natsupoi).
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Talk Joshi #10: Sendai Girls ‘The New Era at Korakuen Hall’ Discussion & Review!
Matt is back to review the fantastic "The New Era" show from Sendai Girls at Korakuen Hall that included a wild hardcore brawl between Hazuki and DASH Chisako, and an incredible main event of Team 200kg challenging Red Energy for the Sendai Girls World Tag Team titles.
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262: Stardom Rendezvous 2025 Review + Akita & Hachinohe City Recaps!
Rob and Matt are back once more to give you their thoughts on a sold-out PPV in Sapporo and the house shows in Akita and Hachinohe!
Matt gives an emotional tribute to his idol in the late great Ozzy Osbourne before they chat the chances of Poi in the 5Star Final, Saori Anou in the 5Star Final, SLK's vinegar-selling alter ego, Sareee firing from the hip, a White Belt MOTYC, the excitement surroundi
261: Stardom 5Star Grand Prix 2025 Primer & Preview!
IT'S TIME FOR OUR FAVOURITE EPISODE OF THE YEAR!
In one of our longest episodes EVER, we go through absolutely everything you need to know - and even some stuff you don't - about this year's 5Star Grand Prix tournament.
From stats and numbers, to a full breakdown of the calendar, every competitor and our own individual predictions, this is the go-to primer for this year's tournament.
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Who Runs the World? | Exclusive Allison Danger Interview
Fan-favourite Allison Danger drops by to chat to Matt about Metroplex Wrestling's 'Who Runs the World?' show on August 9th, hosted by ROH Women's forever-champ Athena and featuring Maya World, Billie Starkz, Masha Slamovic, Nyla Rose, Abadon and a whole host more, with the incomparable duo of Allison and Veda Scott on commentary!
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Burning Desire 2025 in Korakuen Hall & Shin-Kiba Review + Dream Star GP Announcements! | The Marigold Standard #54
Rob and Matt are back to talk about the announcements of the Dream Star Grand Prix blocks and schedules, as well as reviewing another excellent Korakuen Hall show.
They chat a 56-minute war between Utami and Takumi, Rea's turn to the darkside, Nagisa Nozaki's terrible driving, our Lord and Saviour Megaton, Mayu vs. Mio, the future of joshi being in capable hands and the return of the biggest compe
260: Stardom in Fukushima & Akita Reviews + Sapporo Rendezvous 2025 Preview!
Matt flies solo on this week's episode of the Stardom Cast this week as he checks out the shows from Fukushima and Akita, before his attentions turn to the upcoming PPV in Sapporo on Monday the 21st July as things hot up ahead of the 5Star Grand Prix!
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Talk Joshi #9: Sareee-ISM Chapter VIII Review + AEW All In: Texas Discussion!
On this brand-new episode of Talk Joshi, Matt is joined once again by Andy Header as they review Sareee-ISM Chapter VIII and the big main-event tag team match of Sareee & Takumi Iroha vs. Saya Kamitani and Natsuko Tora!
They also take the time to chat about Syuri's big AEW debut at All In: Texas and the great match between "Timeless" Toni Storm and Mercedes Mone!
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259: Stardom in Korakuen 2025 & New Blood 23 Reviews + 5Star Grand Prix 2025 Discussion!
Rob and Matt run through the news and happenings from a busy week including the huge 5Star Grand Prix announcements, before Matt goes solo to run through New Blood 23 and another near-sold out Korakuen Hall!
They chat the largest field in tournament history, the pros and the cons, their choices to make the playoffs, SLK vs. Tae Honma, Sareee-ISM, Yuria Hime's coming out moment, Bea Priestley's ret
Burning Desire 2025 in Saitama & Niigata Reviews! | The Marigold Standard #53
Rob and Matt are back with a brand-new episode of The Marigold Standard covering all the action from the past weekend.
They chat Miku Aono's homecoming, Smack in the Box, Chika Goto's ongoing development, the Dream Star Grand Prix, the ongoing impact of Megaton's face turn, Johnnie Robbie and Amira's impressive outings and what the Darkness Revolution could have in store for Shin-Kiba 1st RING on
When the Top Tier Meets the Top Gaijin! | Exclusive Jazmin Allure Interview
Following her match against Bea Priestley at Spark Joshi's Ignite Texas show, Matt has the absolute pleasure of interviewing the delightful 'Jen Z' Jazmin Allure to chat everything from her journey in wrestling!
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Monday – Alternate Commentary – Saya Kamitani vs. Starlight Kid (5Star Grand Prix 2024)
Tuesday – Roundtable Discussion – 5 Non-Stardom Starlight Kid White Belt Defenses
Burning Desire 2025 in Saitama Review | The Marigold Standard #52
Rob and Matt are back together to chat the week in Marigold, and the rounding out of the Dream Star Grand Prix field!
They chat Smack in the Box and Marigold in Sukeban, Victoria Yuzuki vs. Takumi Iroha, Nagisa Tachibana's injury, Senka Akatsuki, their ones to watch in the upcoming tournament, Mayu wrestling last weekend's match with a broken freaking rib and so much more on this brand-new episode
258: Stardom in Kochi, Matsui & Okayama 2025 Reviews!
Rob is back on the podcast as he and Matt run through the news and happenings from a busy week, before Matt goes solo to run through the latest three Stardom shows!
They chat Syuri’s shock announcement, the 5Star Grand Prix, Spark Joshi, Stardom in Sendai Girls, a WAVE update, a BOLA for the High Speed title and much more on this jam-packed episode!
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Monday – Alternate Commentary
Talk Joshi #8: Spark Joshi Ignite Texas Review + Sendai Girls & AEW Discussion!
Matt is back to give a full review of the fantastic show from Spark Joshi - Ignite Texas- featuring Hazuki vs. Maya World for the World Title, Miyu Yamashita, Yuka Sakazaki, Bea Priestley and more before rounding out the episode chatting AEW and Sendai Girls!
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Monday – Alternate Commentary – Saya Kamitani vs. Starlight Kid (5Star Grand Prix 2024)
Tuesday – Roundtable Discussio
Burning Desire 2025 in Yamagata & Fukushima Reviews | The Marigold Standard #51
Matt is back in singles action to talk about some great action from the world of Dream Star Fighting Marigold.
He chats about the two shows from June 21st and 22nd and gives his predictions as to who he thinks the last two entries will be for this summer's Dream Star Grand Prix.
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Monday – Alternate Commentary – Syuri vs. Starlight Kid (5Star Grand Prix 2024)
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257: Stardom THE CONVERSION 2025 & Stardom in Osaka 2025 June Reviews!
With Rob still suffering with his back, Matt sails The Stardom Cast ship solo once again as he reviews the fantastic PPV THE CONVERSION, as well as looking at the show from Osaka.
He talks about Bozilla’s Stardom debut, all the potential title matches, Red Belt Poi, SLK vs. Saori Anou 2 Electric Boogaloo and Winggori’s run as the Tag Team of the year!
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Monday – Alternate Comment
It’s Maya’s World, We’re Just Living In It! | Exclusive Maya World Interview
On this special bonus episode, Matt has the honor of interviewing the “It Girl” Maya World.
They chat about her big upcoming match against Hazuki for the Spark Joshi championship, her wrestling Aja Kong, AZM, and Mayu Iwatani and many more fun stories.
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Monday - Alternate Commentary - Syuri vs. Starlight Kid (5Star Grand Prix 2024)
Tuesday (Free Feed) - Maya World Interv
Welcome to the Danger Zone! | Exclusive Allison Danger Interview
Matt welcomes back the one and only Allison Danger!
They chat about everything from SHIMMER, to Sareee, to her new found love of World of Stardom Champion Saya Kamitani and everything in between in a typically hilarious and captivating conversation!
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Burning Desire 2025 in Osaka & Korakuen Hall Reviews | The Marigold Standard #50
Matt flies the Marigold plane solo this week as he reviews the shows from the 14th and the 15th of June, as well as the incredible show on the 17th from Korakuen Hall!
Matt also discuss the participants in this Year’s Dream Star Grand Prix and talks about Natsumi Showzuki and Ryoko Sakimura!
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Monday (Free Feed): Nixon Newell (FKA Tegan Nox) Interview
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256: Stardom in Numazu & Maibara Reviews & THE CONVERSION 2025 Preview!
With Rob on the shelf this week, Matt tackles this week's episode solo!
He reviews the weekend's shows from the 14th and 15th June in Numazu and Maibara, before previewing and giving his predictions ahead of this weekend's THE CONVERSION PPV!
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Monday (Free Feed): Nixon Newell (FKA Tegan Nox) Interview
Wednesday: Alternate Commentary – Starlight Kid vs. Natsupoi (2023 5Star Gr
We're Done Waiting, NOW Is The Right Time! | Exclusive Nixon Newell FKA Tegan Nox Interview
Fresh off of cutting a blistering promo on social media, Nixon Newell - the former Tegan Nox in WWE - drops into the Stardom Cast for an exclusive interview.
She chats about her time in Stardom, how a Kairi head butt nearly had repercussions on her sister’s wedding, the future, the influence of Captain Marvel, the importance of Sara Del Ray, the British independent scene and so much in one of t
255: Stardom in Korakuen Hall & Syuri in Pro-Wrestling EVE Reviews!
Rob and Matt are back - late because of issues with Streamyard - to chat about an uncharacteristically quiet week from Stardom!
They go through Rob's great time at Pro-Wrestling EVE, Matt doing Matt things in the name of World's Strongest Bro, THE CONVERSION, YUU's retirement, the Mei Seira issue, a great 8-woman main event, another Sareee murder and the quickest sign off in podcast history!
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Burning Desire 2025 in Shinjuku FACE Review | The Marigold Standard #49
Rob and Matt return with Marigold having just run the one show last week - but what a show it was!
They chat Mayu and Misa putting on an outstanding title match, the bright future of Marigold, the Dream Star Grand Prix, the future and direction of Darkness Revolution, Megaton's upcoming face turn, Mayu and Takumi, Korakuen Hall and most importantly, who they would choose to be their karaoke partne
Talk Joshi #7: AZM in the States and AEW Double or Nothing.
Matt is joined by the returning Andy Header to talk about AZM's matches in the Unites States as well as Jamie Hayter VS Mercedes Mone and Toni Storm VS Mina Shirakawa from AEW Double or Nothing. As well as predictions on what Mariah May will do in WWE/NXT and even what her name will be.
This is Talk Joshi!!
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Monday (Free Feed): Mara Sade (FKA Jakara Jackson) Interview
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254: Natsu & Saory 10th Anniversary Show & New Blood 22 Reviews!
On a relatively short show - for them at least - Rob and Matt return to chat one of the shows of the year.
They chat two blistering tag matches, overuse of a chain, next challengers for the Future and New Blood Tag Team Championships, One Hot Cup of Coffee, another breakout performance from Aya Sakura, Natsu and Saory's star status and so much more this week!
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Burning Desire 2025 in Kumamoto & Fukuoka Reviews | The Marigold Standard #48
Rob and Matt are back as they look back at the opening two nights from the Burning Desire tour before looking ahead to the live show in Shinjuku FACE!
They chat the very real curse of Hummingbird, who the first person to beat Mayu should be, the most devastating move in all of pro-wrestling, the Dream Star Grand Prix, the upcoming Superfly Championship match, the GHC Women's Championship and so mu
Going With the Flow But We Making Waves! | Exclusive Mara Sade FKA Jakara Jackson Interview
Just as she embarks on a brand-new and exciting adventure, Mara Sade - NXT's former Jakara Jackson - drops in to give The Stardom Cast one of her first post-WWE interviews.
She chats the WWE try-out, her favourite memories, her favourite matches, what's on the horizon for her, the goosebumps she got when watching Tam Nakano vs. Saya Kamitani and a whole heap more on this exclusive interview!
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253: Stardom in Osaka & Kyoto Reviews + Hana Kimura Tribute Show Recap!
Rob and Matt return once more to chat all the things coming out of Stardom after shows in Osaka and KBS Hall.
They chat a chaotic Artist of Stardom Championship match, the direction of the New Blood shows in the future, where the High-Speed Championship goes, possible matches ahead of THE CONVERSION and so much more!
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Monday (Free Feed): The Marigold Standard #47
Tuesday: Alte
Marigold Shine Forever 2025 ~A Glorious Celebration~ Review | The Marigold Standard #47
Rob and Matt are back to review Marigold's biggest event of the year as they celebrate their one year anniversary and the retirement of the living legend of joshi wrestling; Nanae Takahashi!
They chat Yuzuki's hair, the upcoming Megaton face-turn, that Shinno debut, an incredibly emotional farewell, Mayu in NOAH, the star-making performance of Miku Aono, Kouki's future with the GHC Women's Cham
#252: Stardom Nighter in Korakuen + Nagano & Toyama Show Reviews!
Rob and Matt return to talk about the latest run of shows for Stardom - from Nagano, to Toyama to their latest foray into Korakuen Hall.
They chat HANAKO's most important match, the absolute gall of having Fukigen Death lose two matches in a row, what's next for STARS, Azusa Inaba's upside, Mei vs. Mei, more great Korakuen Hall numbers and much, much more!
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Rising Spirit 2025 in Hokkaido Afternoon & Evening Show Reviews | The Marigold Standard #46
Rob and Matt are back with another episode of The Marigold Standard, as the company takes a little trip to Hokkaido!
They chat a blistering main event of the afternoon show, Ladyship vs. King's Journey, Miku Aono's position in the company, Chika Goto praise, a full year since Marigold Fields Forever and Seri Yamaoka's best singles performance to date, before previewing the upcoming Shine Foreve
Talk Joshi #6 Meiko Satomura's Retirement Match.
Matt is flying solo on this episode to talk about Meiko Satomura's retirement match, The 4 way AEW Women's title eliminator match of Toni Storm VS Mina Shirakawa VS Skye Blue VS AZM and much more!
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Tuesday: Is It Still 5 Stars? – Giulia vs. Syuri (2022)
Wednesday: Alternate Commentary – Utami Hayashishita vs. Jungle Kyona
Thursday (Free Feed): The Marigold Standard #45
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251: Stardom in Korakuen May & New Blood 21 Reviews!
Rob and Matt return to chat about all the goings on in the World Wonder Ring this week - once again with Rob only in audio form!
They chat the IWGP Women's Championship coming to the UK, discuss the Saya Kamitani interview, the STARS implosion, AZM Elite Wrestling, a new NJPW STRONG Women's Champion, Sayaka Kurura's Red Belt shot, Azusa Inaba's impressive outing at TakaTaichiMania IV and Natsupoi
Rising Spirit 2025 in Kurihara, Sendai, Osaka & Gifu Reviews! | The Marigold Standard #45
Matt and Rob are back - Rob only in audio form this week - to chat the volley of Golden Week shows Marigold have run over the past week.
They chat Riara's homecoming, heel Magenta taking the Twinstar Championships, the full stacked card for Shine Forever, more 'main event' Rea Seto, the Hokkaido mini-tour, Bozilla in the UK and so much more as we look ahead to what s going to be an emotional da
250: Stardom Golden Week Fight Tour 2025 Nights 1-6 Recap & Review!
Matt goes above and beyond this week as he covers for Rob in a solo podcast that covers all six of the Golden Week Fight Tour shows!
With that, he talks about injuries galore, Fukuoka Triple Crazy taking over Fukuoka, Yuna Mizumori as a future star, the upcoming match between Saya Kamitani and Sayaka Kurura for the World of Stardom Championship, H.A.T.E in the picture for the Artist of Stardom Cha
Rising Spirit 2025 Nights 2-5 Recap + Korakuen Hall Review! | The Marigold Standard #44
Rob and Matt are back as Marigold deliver yet another excellent Korakuen Hall show, capped off by the debut of the 'Icon of Joshi Puroresu' Mayu Iwatani!
They chat the return of Jungle Kyona and the excitement at her finally getting the last go round she deserves, main event Rea Seto, a hidden gem in Seri Yamaoka vs. Komomo Minami, the likely card for Shine Forever, tornado warnings and why the ar
249: The Stardom Cast in Las Vegas Megasode + Mayu Iwatani Joins Marigold!
This is the one ladies and gentlemen, the one you've all been waiting for!
Rob and Matt manage to go nearly 4 hours for the second time in a week as they regale you all with the stories of their Vegas adventure. From Bozilla, to Mariah May line-cutting, to the new 'annual tradition', to meeting IYO, Giulia and KAIRI, to SLK remembering Matt, to Kirsty's reaction to that Sabu match!
...oh we might
Rising Spirit 2025 in Korakuen Hall, Spring Victory in Shin-Kiba & Nanae Produce Reviews! | The Marigold Standard #43
So...what do you guys want to talk about?
Rob and Matt sit down to talk all things Marigold this week, including an excellent Korakuen Hall show with a stellar main event, Nanae's produce show and the return of Kiss No Sekai, the departure of Bozilla and MIRAI's new mission of trying to decapitate Utami.
They then chat about absolutely nothing else as nothing else has happened in the world of josh
248: All-Star Grand Queendom 2025 Live Review + Nighter in Korakuen 2025 Apr 2 Recap!
A four-hour long LIVE review of one of the best wrestling shows of all time? Sure why not!
Matt and Rob are back from Vegas and sit down to discuss All-Star Grand Queendom 2025 - a show that saw three match of the year contenders, a retirement, a firing, title changes, a record house, the return of Kiyoka Kotatsu, a new faction, the end of the road and...Ricky Martin?
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Sunday (Fre
247: All-Star Grand Queendom 2025 Bite-Size Preview & Predictions!
With Rob still in Las Vegas, Matt flies solo in order to preview and give his predictions for the upcoming All-Star Grand Queendom in Yokohama Arena on April 27th!
However, not only does Rob send in his picks, but Matt also runs through picks from Andy Header and Post Wrestling's own Karen Peterson!
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246: Stardom in Osaka, Double-Header in Sakae & Hamamatsu Show Reviews + Vegas Preview!
With Rob in transit to Vegas, Matt takes up the reigns once again to catch you up with the four shows before Stardom - and The Stardom Cast - takes a Vegas vacation!
He talks the ever-changing cards due to illness, Hanan and Tam Nakano putting on a fantastic match, perhaps the last meltear match ever, the All-Star Grand Queendom card, the finalised Vegas cards and so much more on this episode of T
Spring Victory Series in KBS Hall & Kobe Reviews | The Marigold Standard #42
Rob and Matt are back to chat the back-to-back shows Marigold put on in KBS Hall and Kobe.
They chat about the end of Bozilla's tour, the continued Marigold vs. Marvelous invasion, Nagisa Tachibana's continued improvements, excitement surrounding Utami vs. MIRAI and - most importantly - a KBS Hall show facing the stained glass window!
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Wednesday: Alternate Commentary – Maika vs. M
245: Stardom Dream in Anjo 2025 Review + All-Star Grand Queendom Announcements!
Rob and Matt are back with their final Stardom Cast episode together before they reconvene in Las Vegas to chat about the show in Anjo and some more blockbuster announcements for All-Star Grand Queendom!
They chat the implosion of STARS, Meiko Satomura's final Stardom match, Mina Shirakawa's farewell gauntlet, the OG Cosmic Angels, a Hazuki singles title match, Tora's backpack, HANAKO not quite ge
Talk Joshi #5: Sendai Girls The Top of Joshi Wrestling Discussion & Classic Joshi Review
Matt and Andy are back for Episode 5 of Talk Joshi!
This episode they talk about a classic Crush Gals vs. Jumping Bomb Angels match from 1987 before reviewing the Sendai Girls "The Top of Joshi Wrestling" show from 3/19/2025, featuring the great main event of Meiko Satomura vs. Chihiro Hashimoto!
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Monday (Free Feed): The Marigold Standard #40 Bitesize Review & The Marigold S
244: Stardom Nighter in Korakuen, Tokorozawa, Hachioji & New Blood 20 Reviews!
Good lord it's a monster!
Rob and Matt are back chatting for nearly 3 and a half hours to talk about everything come out of four shows this week.
From Mina's final Korakuen appearance, to Saori and Tam slapping the taste out of each other's mouths, from Suzu's defection, to Mayu's child abduction, from All-Star Grand Queendom's stacked card, to Kid and Poi's returns, strap in for an XL editio
Spring Victory Series in Korakuen Hall Review | The Marigold Standard #41
Rob and Matt are back once again to talk about perhaps one of the best top-to-bottom shows Marigold have put on in their Spring Victory Series Korakuen Hall show!
They chat being blown away by Senka Akatsaki, Bozilla attempting actual murder at the press conference, Takumi Iroha trying to commit actual murder on Seri Yamaoka, Nagisa Tachibana and Rea Seto putting on two excellent performances,
Spring Victory Series in Ibaraki Bitesize Review | The Marigold Standard #40
Matt delivers a brief review of Marigold's final show before Korakuen Hall, from a sold out Lily Arena MITO in Ibaraki, including a monumental day for Megaton, a first main event for Rea Seto and a first main event pinfall for 'Psycho Speed' Misa Matsui!
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Monday (Free Feed): The Marigold Standard #40 Bitesize Review & The Marigold Standard #41
Tuesday: Alternate Commen
243: Stardom Spring Vacation ~Hisai! Okinawa~ Nights 1 & 2 Reviews!
Stardom have been on a spring vacation in Okinawa, and Rob and Matt look back at all the happenings from the company's first ever foray into the Okinawa Convention Center.
They chat the Goddesses of Stardom Championships, the new rookie, Mina Shirakawa leaving Stardom, Vegas announcements, food hammers, Waffle House, Mayu Iwatani's future and a whole lot more on this episode of The Stardom Cast!
242: Cinderella Tournament 2019 Retro Show Review!
On the bonus episode of The Stardom Cast, Matt Turner and Andy Header go back and review the entire 2019 Cinderella Tournament from Korakuen Hall; back when the whole tournament was only one night, and back when the winner was a certain badly-missed 'Shining Star!'
Patreon Schedule:
Tuesday (Free Feed): The Marigold Standard #39
Wednesday: Alternate Commentary – Syuri vs. Momo Watanabe
241: Cinderella Tournament 2025 Finals Review!
Rob and Matt are back in disbelief at the fact that Rob has predicted two winners of the Cinderella Tournament back-to-back!
They also chat Stardom's flurry of Las Vegas announcements, a new rookie, Starlight Kid, Konami returning to the killer we all want her to be, the future of the IWGP Women's Championship, an in-person IYO and Kairi watch and Matt trying desperately to pour some positivity on
Talk Joshi #4: Sendai Girls 1st March & Sareee-ISM Chapter VII Discussion
Matt is joined once again by Andy Header for another instalment of Talk Joshi!
On this episode, the boys talk two great tag matches from the Sendai Girls March 1st show before they cover all of Sareee-ISM Chapter VII, and in particular, the stellar main event of Syuri vs. Sareee!
Patreon Schedule:
Tuesday (Free Feed): The Marigold Standard #39
Wednesday: Alternate Commentary – Syuri vs. Momo W
Spring Victory Series in Aichi & Shinjuku FACE Reviews | The Marigold Standard #39
Rob and Matt are back to talk the last two dates of the Spring Victory Series before Marigold takes a little break.
They chat Yuzuki's back-to-back bangers, the return of our Lord and Saviour Kizuna Tanaka, the booking of the Passion Countdown, a Marvelous invasion, Erina Yamanaka's Pure White Belt challenge and...Rob's pregnancy glow!?
Patreon Schedule:
Tuesday (Free Feed): The Marigold Standar
Talk Joshi #3: OZ Academy Angels of the Abyss & AEW Revolution Discussion
ngels of the Abyss from back on the 9th February in H2D (Ryo Mizunami & Sonoko Kato vs. Bob Bob Momo Banana (Yurika Oka & Mio Momono) and FWC (Hazuki & Koguma) vs. AKINO and Kohaku
The lads then change tack and look back at AEW Revolution, and more specifically at the TBS Championship match between Mercedes Mone and Momo Watanabe and the Hollywood Ending Match between Mariah May and
240: Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2025 Nights 1 & 2 Reviews!
Rob and Matt once again manage to go 3 hours as they talk to you about all of the things happening in and around Stardom and, more specifically, the Cinderella Tournament!
They chat a thirteen match card, Rob's abject horror at Lady C's treatment, Syuri vs. Sareee, Stardom participation on Bloodsport, 7 PPVs in just over a month and... Thekla vs. Taro Okada!?
Patreon Schedule:
Monday (Free
New Year Golden Garden 2025 Night 12 & Spring Victory Series Nights 1, 2 & 3 Reviews | The Marigold Standard #38
Rob and Matt are back together to chat all the goings on from the world of Marigold, including four show reviews.
They chat a Marigold MOTYC, fantastic performances by Natsumi Showzuki, Victoria Yuzuki and Rea Seto, the ceiling of Misa Matsui, Bozilla in Vegas and....Nanae Takahashi's pop-group reunion!?
Patreon Schedule:
Monday (Free Feed): The Marigold Standard #38
Tuesday: Alternate Comment
239: Stardom Nighter 2025 in Korakuen Mar & New Blood 19 Reviews + Cinderella Tournament Preview!
Rob and Matt are back for the third time this week to deliver to you another slab of Stardom goodness as we come off the back of a landscape-altering week in the world of Stardom.
They chat the Loser Leaves Town match, Sakuradamon running the show, preview the upcoming Cinderella tournament, another sold-out Korakuen Hall show and a whole lot more on another stacked episode!
Patreon Schedule:
Tu
238: Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2025 Bracketology & Preview!
Rob and Matt return for the annual episode that gives Rob the sweats - it's time for the Cinderella Tournament 2025 bracketology and preview!
Join the lads as they give their picks for each of the matches and compete against their significant others who, despite having not watched Stardom, still manage to outperform them at every opportunity!
Patreon Schedule:
Tuesday (Free Feed): The Stardom Ca
237: Momo Watanabe Primer!
With Momo Watanabe doing battle with Mercedes Mone once more at AEW Revolution this Sunday, Rob and Matt bring you a primer for The Black Peach for the new fans she is bound to get.
On this whistlestop tour of Momo's 10-year plus career, Rob and Matt go through the main points of the lore of Watanabe, her moveset, matches you need to see and her accomplishments.
Patreon Schedule:
Tuesday (Free F
237: Path of Thunder 2025 & Stardom in Sendai Reviews!
Rob and Matt return with your weekly audio source of all things World Wonder Ring Stardom for an episode that covers alot that has happened this week.
They chat a star-making performance for Rina, a MOTYC, Winggori and Crazy Star putting forward best team in the world cases, Maika and Natsupoi in Sendai Girls, The Stardom Cast on the Stardom ring canvas, the first ever loser leaves Stardom match a
New Year Golden Garden 2025 in Osaka Review | The Marigold Standard #37
With Rob out of commission, Matt flies solo in order to bring you bite-size review of Marigold's New Year Golden Garden show from the Osaka 176BOX on February 22nd!
Patreon Schedule:
Monday: Roundtable Discussion – What Are the Top 5 Mina Shirakawa Matches?
Tuesday: Alternate Commentary – Mina Shirakawa vs. Momo Watanabe
Wednesday (Free Feed): The Marigold Standard #37
Friday (Free Feed):
New Year Golden Garden 2025 in Korakuen, Nagoya, Sendai & Hodogaya Reviews | The Marigold Standard #36
Rob and Matt are back for what can only be described as a jumbo episode of The Marigold Standard as they cover four shows including a fantastic Korakuen Hall show.
They chat star-making performances for Nao Ishikawa and Chika Goto, new challengers for the World and Superfly titles, the star power of Misa Matsui, the debut of Gigaton, the introduction of Darkness Revolution and the only faction
235: Stardom in Takasaki & Fuji Reviews + Path of Thunder 2025 Preview!
Matt and Rob return with an extra helping of bear blessings with your weekly update of all the things you need to know coming from the world of Stardom.
They chat Mayu's birthday, High-Speed clown, contracts, Vegas, the pros and cons of Momo Watanabe in AEW, Aya Sakura challenging Chi Chi, some meaty kicks from Tomoka Inaba and possible scenarios for the Path of Thunder PPV on February 24th.
Patre
Talk Joshi #2: Sendai Girls Tag Team Action & AEW Grand Slam in Australia
Matt is joined by his tag partner Andy Header once again for another Talk Joshi episode. This week, they talk two recent Sendai Girls matches in Takumi Iroha vs. Mika Iwata and Red Energy vs. Momo Bob Bob Banana from their February 8th and 9th shows. They also talk Harley Cameron vs. Mercedes Mone and Mariah May vs. "Timeless" Toni Storm from AEW Grand Slam Australia as well as a Momo Watanabe app
234: Stardom in Kobe, Yamaguchi, Hiroshima & Osaka Reviews + New Blood 18 Recap Megasode!
Rob and Matt are back for a bumper episode of The Stardom Cast this week, going three hours chatting all the news dropping in the world of Stardom and Marigold and managing to review no fewer than five Stardom shows!
They chat impressive performances from Momo Kohgo and Aya Sakura, Red Belt clown, the destination for Tam and Saya, mystery opponents, Lady C getting her flowers, the hottest of hot o
New Year Golden Garden 2025 in Shinjuku FACE Review | The Marigold Standard #35
Rob and Matt are back with something of a condensed version of The Marigold Standard this week as they take a look at the show from Shinjuku FACE on the 7th February.
They chat a Marigold MOTYC, Megaton's continued success in front of a live crowd, Utami's next challengers, another devastating injury, Yuzuki's mental fortitude and the seeds of a great Korakuen Hall card!
Patreon Schedule:
Monday
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