by The WrestleCopia Network
Class is in session at the Puro Wrestling Academy! Join host Dan Ginnetty, as he travels back in time and discusses the ins and outs of the history of Pro Wrestling in Japan. Dan has spent decades studying the world of Japanese Wrestling and now he offers up his historian-level knowledge for the English speaking fans out there who have been dying to learn more about the world of "Puroresu"!
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February 3, 2025
<p><strong>The Puro Wrestling Academy returns, as Professor Dan Ginnetty covers the first 8 months of 1963 in Japan. Giant Baba returns from his 2 -Year North American excursion, the 5th Annual World League is upon us, Rikidozan married for a 4th time, even in losing Antonio Inoki continues to generate much-needed experience, "Mammoth" Suzuki demoted to a "Gorilla", Toyonobori comes out of hiding due to gambling debts (again), a young Umanosuke Ueda appears, rules of a Japanese Battle Royal, Buddy Rogers' entourage, both Killer X and Mr. ZERO unmasked. Plus, a loaded ensemble of foreign talent arrive including The Destroyer's debut in Japan, Haystacks Calhoun, Killer Kowalski, Gino Marella (Gorilla Monsoon), Pat O'Connor, Fred Atkins, Bob Ellis, Sandor Szabo, Hard Boiled Haggerty, Don Jardine, Bull Ortega, Tony Marino, & much more!</strong></p><p>Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia">https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia</a><strong><br>Includes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!</strong></p><p>WRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE <strong>- </strong><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopia">https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopia</a><strong><br>Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network </strong><a href="https://wrestlecopia.com/">https://wrestlecopia.com</a><strong><br>Follow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/RasslinGrenade">@RasslinGrenade</a><strong><br>Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade">https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade</a><strong><br>Subscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade">https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade</a></p> <strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a> </strong>
November 24, 2024
Professor Dan Ginnetty explores 1962 in Puroresu History, discussing 'Vampire' Fred Blassie's bloody style and its impact on the sport.
November 2, 2024
<p><strong>It's time for another edition of the</strong> <strong>Puro Wrestling Academy, as we talk the year of 1961 in Japan. We look at the Third World League Tournament, The Great Antonio’s rise (and fall), an epic Title vs. Mask showdown, Kintaro Oki’s breaking out, Antonio Inoki moving up the card, Giant Baba leaving for the U.S., Rikidozan attempts to promote boxing and forces his local talent to build him a new wrestling complex, there’s also multiple unmaskings including the Zebra Kid, Bill Miller,, Lord James Blears, & others! Plus, additional topics including The Ultimate Warrior, Candlepin Bowling, & more!</strong></p><p>How Rikidozan finds Inoki AND Baba in an unbelievable story. Then, it's the DEBUT of Antonio Inoki! The DEBUT of Shohei "Giant" Baba! The 2nd Annual World League Tournament. Toyonobori's Troubles. The Ricky Waldo story. Hombre Montana arrives in Japan, Yoshimura moves to Heavyweight, Yoshinosato moves up to Junior Champion, New Light Heavyweight Champion crowned, Midget Matches, King Curtis Iaukea, Tex McKenzie, & much more!</p><p><strong>Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia</strong></a><strong><br>Includes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!</strong></p><p>Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network <a href="https://wrestlecopia.com/"><strong>https://wrestlecopia.com</strong></a><strong><br>Follow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/RasslinGrenade"><strong>@RasslinGrenade</strong></a><strong><br>Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade"><strong>https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade</strong></a><strong><br>Subscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade"><strong>https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade</strong></a></p> <strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a> </strong>
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