DG's Puro Wrestling Academy (The WrestleCopia Network)
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| 24 Nov 2024 | Episode #13: (1962) Vampire Blassie Wreaks Havoc, Baba's U.S. Excursion | 01:54:43 | |
The Puro Wrestling Academy returns, as Professor Dan Ginnetty talks 1962 in Puroresu History. Just some of the topics include, "Vampire" Fred Blassie wreaking havoc in his feud with Rikidozan, hear how Blassie's bloody style left some fans DEAD (literally)! Plus. we discuss World Title Changes, Tag Title Changes, the 4th Annual World League, Thesz vs. Rikidozan, Kanji Inoki renamed "Antonio", Kintaro Oki Updates, Giant Baba's success in North America, many familiar foreign talent compete such as Dick Hutton, Mike Sharpe, Luther Lindsay, Ricky Waldo, Buddy Austin, Skull Murphy, Gorilla Marconi, big Moose Cholak, Bull Ortega, & so much more! Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com | |||
| 13 May 2024 | Episode #04: (1954) JWA Tours, All Japan Launches, Kimura Jobs, Sharpes Dominate | 01:45:24 | |
This week, class is back in session with Dan Ginnetty as we look into 1954... We dive into TWO separate JWA Tours, Toshio Yamaguchi launches All Japan (Version 1), Kimura gets jobbed, The Sharpe Brothers reign supreme, Rikidozan thrives, Hans Schnabel & Lou Newman arrive as "Champions", more early TV wrestling results from Japan, matches taking place in the water(?!), Yoshinosato debuts, plus we talk Bobby Bruns, Kokichi Endo, Mitsuo Surugaumi, and so much more! Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com This week, class is back in session with Dan Ginnetty as we look into 1954... We dive into TWO separate JWA Tours, Toshio Yamaguchi launches All Japan (Version 1), Kimura gets jobbed, The Sharpe Brothers reign supreme, Rikidozan thrives, Hans Schnabel & Lou Newman arrive as "Champions", more early TV wrestling results from Japan, matches taking place in the water(?!), Yoshinosato debuts, plus we talk Bobby Bruns, Kokichi Endo, Mitsuo Surugaumi, and so much more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ | |||
| 05 Jun 2024 | Episode #06: (1955) Champions Crowned, Primo Carnera vs. Rikidozan, & King Kong Arrives! | 01:51:27 | |
The Puro Wrestling Academy w/Dan Ginnetty Returns! This week we finish covering the year of 1955 as Rikidozan & Azumafuji return from the States as the JWA presents two more tours in Japan. Includes Primo Carnera, Jess Ortega, King Kong Czaya, Bob Orton Sr., Bud Curtis, Dara Singh, Tiger Joginder, the first Japanese Wrestling Champions are crowned, some Magazine talk, Booking 101 is the same everywhere, Wrestling explodes on Japanese TV, and Kids... don't try this at home! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com | |||
| 22 Apr 2024 | Episode #02: (1951 - 1952) Kimura Lock, Helio Gracie, More! | 02:06:34 | |
This week we pick up where we left off in 1951 and travel through the entire year of 1952. We introduce two new names to the fold in Toshio Yamaguchi & the legendary Masahiko Kimura. We discuss the first year in the wrestling business for Rikidozan and take a thorough look into his 1952 Record book. We do a deep dive into Rikidozan's opponents that helped contribute to building the star. We talk the legendary battle between the Godfater of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Helio Gracie vs. the man the Kimura Lock is named after, Masahiko Kimura. Listen in as we continue to show that many of the commonplace promotional tactics of today were taking place more than 75 years ago. All of that and so much more! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Follow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade | |||
| 25 Sep 2024 | Episode #10: (1959) World League Tourney Debuts, Mr. Atomic Unmasked, More | 01:42:06 | |
It's time for another session of the Puro Wrestling Academy w/Dan Ginnetty. This time out we look at the year of 1959 in Japanese Wrestling History. A ton of firsts as Rikidozan turns his misfortunes around... The first ever World League Tournament, the debut of "Mr. Atomic", the first ever unmasking in Japan, the first color TV broadcast of Japanese wrestling, the first ever TV Studio wrestling bout in Japan... and the first real blade job(?)! Plus, MR. ATOMIC DEBUTS, Yoshinosato & Kokichi Endo Return, Enrique Torres, King Kong Czaya, Lord James Blears, Mike Paidousis, Danny Plechas, Bull Ortega, and so much more! Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com | |||
| 15 Apr 2024 | Episode #01: The Beginnings Of Puroresu! (1880s - 1951) | 01:44:41 | |
The time has arrived, as we begin our journey through the history of Japanese Professional Wrestling (Puroresu)! Host Dan Ginnetty and I (Ray Russell) go all the way back to the beginnings in the early 1880s with Sumo's Sorakichi Matsuda and work our way forward to the very first full-fledged tour of Pro Wrestling in Japan, circa 1951. We discuss several failed attempts at wrestlers attempting to bring Pro Wrestling to Japan in the late 1800's and early 1900s. We discuss names like William Muldoon, Ad Santel, Boxing Legend Joe Louis, Harold "Oddjob" Sakata, Bobby Bruns, Promoter Al Karasick, Kokichi Endo, and other early Japanese stars, including the one and only RIKIDOZAN! Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Follow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! The time has arrived, as we begin our journey through the history of Japanese Professional Wrestling (Puroresu)! Host Dan Ginnetty and I (Ray Russell) go all the way back to the beginnings in the early 1880s with Sumo's Sorakichi Matsuda and work our way forward to the very first full-fledged tour of Pro Wrestling in Japan, circa 1951. We discuss several failed attempts at wrestlers attempting to bring Pro Wrestling to Japan in the late 1800's and early 1900s. We discuss names like William Muldoon, Ad Santel, Boxing Legend Joe Louis, Harold "Oddjob" Sakata, Bobby Bruns, Promoter Al Karasick, Kokichi Endo, and other early Japanese stars, including the one and only RIKIDOZAN! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ | |||
| 06 May 2024 | Episode #03: (1953 - 1954) First Tour, First TV, The JWA Is Born! | 01:39:18 | |
The Puro Wrestling Academy & Dan Ginnetty are back to continue to tell the story of PURORESU! This week we finish up Rikidozan's first tour of the United States in early 1953, and talk the "3-headed snake" of Rikidozan, Masahiko Kimura, & Toshio Yamaguchi who all attempt to run their own promotions in 1953 Japan! From there, we discuss Rikidozan vs. NWA World Champion Lou Thesz, the first ever Wrestling Events to be aired on Japanese TV, and the birth of the JWA. Other topics include "Juken" Matches, Kokichi Endo, The Rikidozan Dojo, Hawaii Promoter Al Karasick, Bobby Bruns, San Francisco Promoter Joe Malcewicz, The Sharpe Brothers, Hideyuki Nagasawa, Junioe Champion Mitsuo Surugaumi, Count Rossi Mucci & "Moochie Mania", plus muchh more! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Follow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade | |||
| 02 Nov 2024 | Episode #12: (1961) Great Antonio Arrives, Bill Miller Unmasks, Inoki Ascends, More | 01:46:19 | |
It's time for another edition of the 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! 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! Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com | |||
| 11 Oct 2024 | Episode #11: (1960) INOKI & BABA DEBUT! | 01:41:26 | |
NEW Puro Wrestling Academy w/Dan Ginnetty is here! We talk the huge year of 1960 in Japan as business is BOMING! How Rikidozan finds Inoki AND Baba in an unbelievable story. Then, it's the DEBUT of Antonio Inoki, and the DEBUT of Shohei "Giant" Baba in the ring! Plus, the 2nd Annual World League Tournament. Toyonobori's Troubles. The Ricky Waldo story. Hombre Montana arrives in Japan, Yoshimura moves to Heavyweight, Yoshinosato vacates the Light weight title as he becomes Junior Champion, New Light Heavyweight Champion crowned, Midget Matches, King Curtis Iaukea, Tex McKenzie, & much more! Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com | |||
| 17 Jul 2024 | Episode #08: (1957) NWA Champ Lou Thesz, Bobo Brazil, Hiro Matsuda, Weekly TV, More! | 01:41:10 | |
The Puro Wrestling Academy w/Dan Ginnetty returns with a special "summer school" session of the program, covering 1957 in Japan! We talk Hiro Matsuda's disdain for Rikidozan and his drive to "make it" in the business, Weekly TV begins, and NWA World Champion Lou Thesz comes to Japan to defend against Rikidozan. Plus, Bobo Brazil, Adrian Baillargeon, the Junior Title changes hands, the mystery of "Black Jimmy" is solved, & so much more! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com | |||
| 08 Apr 2024 | Episode ZERO!!! Setting the Stage w/Dan Ginnetty! | 00:45:35 | |
Welcome to the launching pad of The Puro Wrestling Academy Podcast with the Professor of Puroresu himself, Dan Ginnetty! In this episode we set the stage for the things to come. We look into Dan's background in studying Japanese Wrestling history, and also his former TV show where Dan produced American commentary over legendary Japanese matches for the better part of six years! Tune in for 45 minutes of fun, get to know Dan before we REALLY begin the ride on the next episode! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Follow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Welcome to the launching pad of The Puro Wrestling Academy Podcast with the Professor of Puroresu himself, Dan Ginnetty! In this episode we set the stage for the things to come. We look into Dan's background in studying Japanese Wrestling history, and also his former TV show where Dan produced American commentary over legendary Japanese matches for the better part of six years! Tune in for 45 minutes of fun, get to know Dan before we REALLY begin the ride on the next episode! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ | |||
| 19 Jun 2024 | Episode #07: (1956) World Tag Title Change! Two New Tours! Riki Travels Abroad! | 01:50:10 | |
This week on The Puro Wrestling Academy, Dan Ginnetty schools us on the entire year of 1956 in the world of Puroresu. Rikidozan & Kokichi Endo capture the NWA World Tag Team Titles from The Sharpe Brothers (Mike & Ben). Plans are made to bring in the soon to be (once again) NWA Champion Lou Thesz. Rikidozan travels to Southeast Asia to rekindle his rivalry with King Kong Czaya. The JWA presents two more full-length tours lasting more than 60 events! Plus, we catch up with Masahiko Kimura, Unified Champions are created, and we talk names like Tom Rice, Mike Mazurki, Surugaumi, Azumafuji, Yoshinosato, Toyonobori, and so much more! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com | |||
| 11 Sep 2024 | Episode #09: (1958) Shady Business, Rikidozan Dethrones Thesz, Azumafuji Retires! | 01:35:21 | |
The Professor of Puroresu, Dan Ginnetty, is back with the latest edition of the Puro Wrestling Academy! This week we cover the year of 1958 in the world of Japanese wrestling history (and even dive into early 1959). Many of the topics discussed on this episode include... The JWA going from TWO weekly TV programs to having their shows CANCELED, leading to the company essentially fading to black for SIX LONG MONTHS! We question the reasoning and rumors as to why Rikidozan competed in only one match in Japan over the course of the first 8 months of the year. Stories of misappropriation of funds, “Black Market” money to pay the Gaijin, local talent not being paid at all, & more titillating stories involving Rikidozan! With the JWA dormant for much of the Spring & Summer months, the local talent are left without work and many still waiting for back-pay, threatening to go on Strike! We look into Gimmick Matches being used for TV, Battle Royals and multi-man tag matches (including the first ever 8-Man Tag in Japan!). Rkidozan refutes to wrestle, but acts as a Special Referee for many contests early in the year, before making another trip to the United States where Riki will capture the International Title from LOU THESZ in Los Angeles! Foreign talent discussed on this episode include Don Leo Jonathan, “Handsome” Johnny Barend, Ski Hi Lee, Tiny Mills & “Big K” Stan Kowalski! Plus, it’s AZUMAFUJI to the rescue! Hear what Azumafuji does to pacify and help the JWA talent while Dozan is abroad. Then upon Riki’s return to Japan, Wrestling returns as well. NEW TOURS for the JWA in September 58 through January 59. Toyonobori returns after a year in Hawaii, and captures the Hawaii Tag Titles along with Rikidozan. It’s near the end of 1958 that Azumafuji announces his RETIREMENT FROM PRO WRESTLING after having been fed up with Rikidozan’s practices. Plus, we talk Rikidozan’s excursion to Brazil, did Don Leo Jonathan break kayfabe(?), exciting news for our listeners regarding our Patreon, & so much more! Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com | |||
| 21 May 2024 | Episode #05: (1954/55) Rikidozan SHOOTS on Kimura, Mildred Burke Tour, Wrestling in a Pool! | 01:50:58 | |
Welcome back to The Puro Wrestling Academy w/Dan Ginnetty! This is a huge week in the history of Puroresu as we continue discussing 1954 and into 1955... This week we talk the infamous worked match turned SHOOT between Rikidozan vs. Masahiko Kimura, Mildred Burke and her ladies troupe, Wrestling in a Swimming Pool, Rikidozan slays the "3-Headed Snake" by defeating Yamaguchi, then Riki returns to the States for another tour, plus the debuts of Toyonobori & Azumafuji, & so much more! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Welcome back to The Puro Wrestling Academy w/Dan Ginnetty! This is a huge week in the history of Puroresu as we continue discussing 1954 and into 1955... This week we talk the infamous worked match turned SHOOT between Rikidozan vs. Masahiko Kimura, Mildred Burke and her ladies troupe, Wrestling in a Swimming Pool, Rikidozan slays the "3-Headed Snake" by defeating Yamaguchi, then Riki returns to the States for another tour, plus the debuts of Toyonobori & Azumafuji, & so much more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ | |||
| 03 Feb 2025 | Episode #14: (1963, Part 1) Gorillas, Haystacks, & Killers... OH MY! | 01:49:43 | |
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! Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia WRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopia | |||