NJPW Official English Podcast
The official English podcast of New Japan Pro Wrestling, featuring interviews, match previews, and analysis of NJPW events and storylines. Hosted by English-speaking commentators and wrestlers, it covers the latest news from the world of Japanese professional wrestling.
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BOSJ Finals, Dominion Preview, Tiger Mask tribute
On the latest NJPW official English podcast, Chris Charlton and Walker Stewart look at a Best of the Super Jr. final that's the center of a lot of debate, before breaking down the card for Dominion Sunday, as well as pay tribute to Tiger Mask IV, with his retirement on the way July 7.
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Best of the Super Jr. 33 preview
On the latest NJPW official English podcast, Chris Charlton and Walker Stewart break down the events of Dontaku and the card so far for Dominion on June 14 before an extensive Best of the Super Jr. 33 preview. Who will they pick to meet in the final and lift the trophy?
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Looking ahead to Dontaku, Yota Tsuji versus AEW, Will Ospreay and more
On April's edition of the Official English NJPW podcast, Walker Stewart and Chris Charlton break down the two nights of Wrestling Dontaku to come, Yota Tsuji's recent interview comments, Will Ospreay's NEVER 6 man hunt, GINO! and more!
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Previewing New Beginning USA, Lucha Libre Hits Japan, Predicting New Japan Cup 2026
On this month's episode of the NJPW Official English Podcast, Walker Stewart and Chris Charlton talk exiting Young Lions, a new Young Lion, preview FantasticaMania 2026 and New Beginning USA, and give their predictions for New Japan Cup 2026!
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Walker previews New Beginning!
On this month's episode of the NJPW Official English Podcast, Walker Stewart gives the rundown of all things NJPW in the Road to New Beginning 2026. Young Lion Cup, Junior title action, and the roads traveled to New Beginning in Osaka 2026 on Feb. 11!
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Wrestle Kingdom preview, memories of Tanahashi LIVE with ELP!
El Phantasmo joins the crew for a special live podcast from Toru Yano's world famous Ebrietas sports bar!
Hiroshi Tanahashi stories are shared, there's a look ahead to Wrestle Kingdom, and ELP has a message for Chris Brookes!
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NJPW Year-In Review for 2025! Top Moments, Top Matches, and More!
On this month's episode of the NJPW Official English Podcast, hosts Walker Stewart and Chris Charlton discuss their favorite moments, matches, and more from the year of 2025. Get a look into the minds of our English broadcast booth ahead of 2026! What was your favorite thing about NJPW in 2025?
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Road to the Tokyo Dome Begins, World Tag League 2025 Analysis
On this month's episode of the Official NJPW English Podcast, hosts Walker Stewart and Chris Charlton talk about the sold out Tokyo Dome set for Jan. 4, 2026, and its recent announcements. Plus, World Tag League 2025 predictions and expectations heading into the final tournament of the year in NJPW.
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Talking King of Pro-Wrestling 2025, Recapping Destruction in Kobe 2025
On this month's episode of the Official NJPW English Podcast, hosts Walker Stewart and Chris Charlton recap the happenings from a lengthy Destruction series, plus talk all things on the short ride to King of Pro-Wrestling 2025 in Ryogoku Kokugikan.
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Goodbye, Summer! Hello, Fall! Talking the Road to Destruction | Episode #5
On this month's episode of the Official NJPW English Podcast, hosts Walker Stewart and Chris Charlton break down the results of G1 Climax 35 (and some Forbidden Door talk). Plus, they set the scene for a wild Autumn ride throughout the Road to Destruction series into King of Pro-Wrestling 2025.
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Talking New Japan Soul 2025, Previewing G1 Climax 35
This time on the Official NJPW English Podcast, hosts Walker Stewart and Chris Charlton break down the results and from Tanahashi Jam and the New Japan Soul tour leading into G1 Climax 35. In this special edition of the podcast, Walker and Chris offer their estimations for the G1 Climax 35 winner, plus their hopes for this year's tournament overall.
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Best of the Super Junior 32 Recap, Remembering Salman Hashimikov, Dominion Preview
This time on the Official NJPW English Podcast, hosts Walker Stewart and Chris Charlton dive into the legacy and pro wrestling career of former IWGP Heavyweight Champion Salman Hashimikov. Plus, your hosts recap their post-match thoughts from the Best of the Super Junior 32 final, and preview the Dominion card set for June 15 in Osaka.
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Remembering Sabu, Discussing Best of the Super Junior 32 | Official NJPW English Podcast
This time on the NJPW Official English Podcast, hosts Walker Stewart and Chris Charlton discuss the history (and their personal memories) of former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion Sabu. They also take you through their own thoughts and predictions near the midpoint of Best of the Super Junior 32.
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NJPW Official English podcast Returns! Windy City Riot Previewed 【NJoA】
On this week's episode of the NJPW Official English Podcast, hosts Walker Stewart and Chris Charlton dive into all the thrilling action from Sakura Genesis 2025 and take a look ahead to the excitement of Windy City Riot 2025! Get their expert insights on the top matches, shocking moments, and the stories unfolding in New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Whether you missed Sakura Genesis or want to gear up for
STRONG Sessions special: Lion's Break Crown
Kevin Kelly kicks off with all eight Lion's Break Crown participants before the tournament starts on September 25!
STRONG Sessions #2: Fred Rosser
With his NJPW debut coming up Friday night on NJPW STRONG, Kevin Kelly introduces us to the remarkable individual that is Mr. No Days Off, Fred Rosser.
STRONG Sessions #1: PJ Black
In STRONG Sessions, Kevin Kelly sits down with the top athletes of NJPW STRONG for revealing interviews! First up is an established veteran with a daredevil spirit new to NJPW, PJ Black!
NJPW Official English Podcast: Karl Fredericks on KENTA & NJPW STRONG!
Karl Fredericks joins the Official English Podcast to discuss his time on Lion's Break Collision, graduating from the LA Dojo, facing KENTA in New Japan Cup USA and more!
NJPW Official English Podcast: Lion's Break Collision with Rocky Romero!
Rocky Romero stops by to talk about Lion's Break Collision debuting Friday July 3 on NJPW World! Find out about the concept of the show, how it's produced, and what new names will be in action every Friday!
NJPW Return Special! New Japan Cup Preview!
To celebrate NJPW's return, Gino Gambino and Kevin Kelly join a special video episode, but if you just want the audio, it's right here!
NJPW Official English Podcast: Watching along with Gino and Kevin!
This time on the official English podcast, Gino Gambino and Kevin Kelly are back to talk about a match from the NJPW World archives in real time, as Kazuchika Okada meets Karl Anderson in the 2012 G1 Climax Final!
NJPW Official English Podcast: Stay Home Beers with David Finlay
David Finlay stops by the English podcast to discuss his time at home in Atlanta, the IWGP Tag Team Championship landscape, and to take listener questions!
NJPW Official English Podcast: At Home with Robbie Eagles!
Robbie Eagles gives an update from his home about how he's affected by the current Coronavirus situation, his training for NJPW's return, and who he most wants to face and team with when we get back to business!
NJPW Official English Podcast: Strong Style Greats With Scott Norton!
The legendary Scott Norton joins the Official English Podcast! 'Flash' reflects on his career in Japan, and talks about three great matches from the NJPW World archives, against Vader, Hashimoto and Nagata! Don't forget to pick up Scott's book 'Strong Style' where books are sold!
NJPW Official English Podcast: Working from home with Rocky Romero!
Rocky Romero joins us from his home for another remote edition of the NJPW official English podcast! Rocky takes questions from fans, before discussing how he and NJPW have been dealing with the current global situation.
NJPW Official English Podcast: House Call with Kevin Kelly & Gino Gambino!
As events are cancelled, Kevin Kelly and Gino Gambino are left home with nothing live to announce, but that didn't stop this remote edition of the NJPW Official English Podcast, as fans get a unique insight into life behind the commentary desk!
NJPW Official English Podcast: Will Ospreay's Half Term
Will Ospreay returns to the official English podcast to discuss Wrestle Dynasty in Madison Square Garden, cancelled NJPW events in March and much more besides!
NJPW Official English Podcast: Juice Robinson's Avocado Dynasty!
Juice Robinson swings by the NJPW Official English podcast to talk about Manabu Nakanishi's retirement, Wrestle Dynasty, elocution and... Donkey Kong?
NJPW Official English Podcast: GoD talk BULLET CLUB Beach Party!
Guerrillas of Destiny take over the NJPW Official English Podcast to discuss the BULLET CLUB Beach Party, Lion's Break Project 3 and much more!
NJPW Official English Podcast: Sapporo to London to MSG with Will Ospreay!
In the latest NJPW Official English podcast, Will Ospreay talks about his title bout with Zack Sabre Junior in Sapporo and his upcoming London rematch at RevPro's High Stakes. Wrestle Dynasty at Madison Square Garden is discussed, and we take fan questions too!
NJPW Official English Podcast: Karl Fredericks, Wrestle Kingdom Fandom, New Beginning USA
In a special episode of the NJPW Official English podcast, Karl Fredericks talks about making his Tokyo Dome debut at Wrestle Kingdom 14, the unique trials and challenges of LA and Noge Dojo life and New Beginning USA, plus fans live at the Tokyo Dome give their thoughts, and Rocky Romero drops by.
NJPW Official English Podcast: New Beginning with FinJuice!
The official NJPW English Podcast is back!
It's a New Beginning for the NJPW Official English Podcast, and appropriately enough, World Tag League 2019 winners FinJuice are here to discuss New Beginning USA, as well as the World Tag League itself, and, of course, Wrestle Kingdom 14! Also, couches?
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Podcast Special! Rocky Romero Discusses Super J-Cup history!
In a special edition of the NJPW Official English Podcast, Rocky Romero and Chris Charlton discuss the history of the Super J-Cup and why its return and debut in the US is so important!
NJPW Official English Podcast Episode 7: KENTA speaks! Rocky Romero joins the cast!
For this week's podcast, Rocky Romero joins Chris Charlton. Just before NJPW heads Stateside for the G1 Climax opening day in Dallas, Romero talks about coming into New Japan via the original LA Dojo. Plus! in a huge exclusive, KENTA is here! Just hours after he was introduced by Katsuyori Shibata at Dominion, KENTA was willing to appear on an English podcast for the first time ever to talk about
NJPW Official English Podcast Episode 5: Juice Robinson speaks out on Jon Moxley!
Mere moments after he held a press conference accepting Jon Moxley's challenge and making his match for June 5 for the IWGP United States Championship official, Juice Robinson sat down with Chris Charlton to discuss the match, his background in Florida, the unique camaraderie of the New Japan Dojo and much much more. Listen direct here, or better yet, subscribe to the RSS feed, to iTunes and Spoti
NJPW Official English Podcast Episode 4: Robbie Eagles Swoops In!
In the latest episode of the NJPW Official English Podcast, Robbie Eagles discusses the Best of the Super Juniors, his imminent match with Will Ospreay, representing Australia at Southern Showdown, the history of Australian wrestling and much more!Don't forget, as well as direct download and RSS here, you can also subscribe via iTunes and Spotify, and listen via YouTube!
NJPW Official English Podcast Episode 3: What is Reiwa?
Episode three of the Official NJPW English Podcast sees Michael Craven return to join Chris Charlton talk about his trip to Australia in preparation for Southern Showdown. There's discussion about Best of the Super Juniors so far, and the two discuss who might be leading NJPW into the new era of Reiwa.
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NJPW Official English Podcast- Episode 2 with Gino Gambino!
Episode two of the Official NJPW English podcast is now available!
Gino Gambino chats with Chris Charlton about announcing on the Dontaku tour and the upcoming Southern Showdown dates in Sydney and Australia!
NJPW Official English Podcast Episode 1
A brand new venture for NJPW has begun, as the Official English Podcast is here!
Chris Charlton and Michael Craven are your hosts this first episode as they discuss Jyushin Thunder Liger’s 30th anniversary and recent feud with Minoru Suzuki, as well as the Best of the Super Juniors 26 entrants.
There’s also a request put out for opening jingle fan submissions!
