Tokyo Joshi Pod: A TJPW Podcast

Ep 36 | Shino Suzuki’s Homecoming Show and Leave of Absence

This week on the Tokyo Joshi Pod we chat Shino Suzuki, who shortly after her homecoming show announced an indefinite leave of absence. Andy reviews the show, shares his thoughts on Shino’s hiatus and discusses her growth over the past few years. Also on today’s episode, we cover the Stand Alone ’26 press conference (complete with some rude insults hurled at Uta Takami), preview the upcoming Shinjuku show, celebrate Aja Kong’s 40th anniversary, check in on Wakana’s competitive eating side quest, and wish a happy birthday to Ren Konatsu. All that and more on an episode you certainly don’t want to miss!     TIMESTAMPS: (01:15) Intro (03:32) Shino Suzuki’s Leave of Absence (08:43) Stand Alone ’26 Updates & Press Conference (15:00) Wakana on Dekamori Hunter & Ren’s Birthday (17:15) Shino’s Homecoming Show Review (32:51) Next Door in Shinjuku Preview (37:29) Yuka in ROH, Itoh Title Challenge, Unagi in Sukeban (41:56) Aja Kong & Mei Suruga Anniversary Shows, EVE, Kitsune   Follow the Pod - @tokyojoshipod on X, Instagram, TikTok Email the Pod - tokyojoshipod@gmail.com [tokyojoshipod@gmail.com] Stream TJPW - Wrestle Universe [https://www.wrestle-universe.com/en]     The Tokyo Joshi Pod is a fan podcast and is in no way affiliated with TJPW, CyberFight, or its talents. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the host and do not reflect the official positions of TJPW, CyberFight, or any wrestlers.

Ep 35 | Suzume’s Homecoming Review, Shino’s Homecoming Preview

It’s homecoming week on the Pod! With TJPW back to running one show per week, Andy keeps things a little more bite-sized this time around while reviewing Suzume’s homecoming show, Back to the Hive, and previewing Shino Suzuki’s upcoming homecoming event, She Knows Her Way. We’ll also talk Yuka Sakazaki’s upcoming challenge for the ROH Women’s World Title, Aja Kong’s 40th Anniversary show, and a handful of news items and excursion updates from around the TJPW world.     TIMESTAMPS: (01:15) Intro (03:19) “Super Special Event” Announced & Rise’s Birthday (06:40) Back to the Hive Review (23:35) She Knows Her Way Preview (28:58) Yuka in ROH & Mirai in Wave (31:56) Aja Kong’s Anniversary, Mei Suruga’s Anniversary, EVE 150 & Kitsune Excursions     Follow the Pod - @tokyojoshipod on X, Instagram, TikTok Email the Pod - tokyojoshipod@gmail.com [tokyojoshipod@gmail.com] Stream TJPW - Wrestle Universe [https://www.wrestle-universe.com/en]     The Tokyo Joshi Pod is a fan podcast and is in no way affiliated with TJPW, CyberFight, or its talents. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the host and do not reflect the official positions of TJPW, CyberFight, or any wrestlers.

Ep 34 | Yes! Wonderland Review, Mahirock Wins A Rumble

The annual Wrestle Universe members only show featured a number of costume changes, a pop quiz, some gambling, extreme love for Toga, and…...a handful of WWE superstars? Join Andy as he unpacks all the wackiness coming out of that event – from Mahirock winning the rumble to Haru struggling with fractions to HIMAWARI really doing her best to be flexible. We also have a terrific Yes! Wonderland show to cover with new champions, new challengers, multiple announcements, and a number of guest appearances. All that and more to get you fully caught up on today’s Tokyo Joshi Pod episode!     TIMESTAMPS: (01:15) Intro (04:29) News: Summer Sun Princess, Trainees, TIF, Stand Alone ’26, Birthdays, & the SAJ Show (16:39) Wrestle Universe Members Show Review (39:17) Yes! Wonderland Review (01:12:03) Back to the Hive Preview (01:15:02) Yamashita in Marvelous, Suzume in ChocoPro, & Namba in Kitsune     Follow the Pod - @tokyojoshipod on X, Instagram, TikTok Email the Pod - tokyojoshipod@gmail.com [tokyojoshipod@gmail.com] Stream TJPW - Wrestle Universe [https://www.wrestle-universe.com/en]     The Tokyo Joshi Pod is a fan podcast and is in no way affiliated with TJPW, CyberFight, or its talents. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the host and do not reflect the official positions of TJPW, CyberFight, or any wrestlers.

Ep 33 | Yes! Wonderland Preview, Shinjuku and Europe Reviews

The global tour is finally over as TJPW returns home for the foreseeable future with Yes! Wonderland. On today’s episode, Andy previews that loaded Korakuen Hall show complete with three title matches, tries to make sense of the Wrestle Universe Members Only card, reviews the latest ShinjukuFACE show, checks in on TJPW’s Europe trip, and spends a few moments talking about the wonderful Grand Princess Documentary!     TIMESTAMPS: (01:15) Intro (04:33) Grand Princess Documentary & Happy Birthday Yuki Arai! (10:28) Spring Tour ~Next Door in Shinjuku~ Review (23:42) TJPW in EVE and SAJ (36:48) Wrestle Universe Members Show Preview (42:17) Yes! Wonderland ’26 Preview (56:58) TJPW in Stardom, Marvelous & EVE   Follow the Pod - @tokyojoshipod on X, Instagram, TikTok Email the Pod - tokyojoshipod@gmail.com [tokyojoshipod@gmail.com] Stream TJPW - Wrestle Universe [https://www.wrestle-universe.com/en]   The Tokyo Joshi Pod is a fan podcast and is in no way affiliated with TJPW, CyberFight, or its talents. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the host and do not reflect the official positions of TJPW, CyberFight, or any wrestlers.

The Las Vegas Trip – Fights, Friends and Food

This month’s (second!) bonus episode is a look back at Las Vegas Mania week. Andy made the trip to Vegas, took in seven shows, met dozens of wrestlers, attended two days of Wrestlecon, and ate his body weight in food. Whether you want to relive your own Vegas experience or want an on-the-ground POV of what it’s like, tune in to this episode for a discussion about friends, food, and a whole lotta fights!   TIMESTAMPS: (00:23) Intro (03:24) Driving to Vegas & Wednesday Brunch (06:20) Pandemonium Pro, Unapologetic Pro & Meeting Natsupoi (17:03) TJPW Live in Las Vegas (21:01) Suzume, Arai, Raku, Namba, & Himawari Meet and Greets (30:35) West Coast Pro, Marvelous & Meeting Marvelous Talent (40:44) Toga, Shoko, Mizuki, & Wakana Meet and Greets (49:36) Stardom, Pridestyle Pro & Meeting Miu (55:54) Wrestlecon Saturday with Aya Sakura, Natsupoi, Rina, IInspiration, LA Park, Mei Seira, Johnnie Robbie, & Alice Crowley (1:13:41) Wrestlecon Sunday with JRod, Rina Yamashita, & Suzu Suzuki (1:21:19) Spark Joshi & Meeting Namba and Alexis Lee (1:25:24) Final Dinner, Breakfast & Returning Home   Follow the Pod - @tokyojoshipod on X, Instagram, TikTok Email the Pod - tokyojoshipod@gmail.com [tokyojoshipod@gmail.com] Stream TJPW - Wrestle Universe [https://www.wrestle-universe.com/en]     The Tokyo Joshi Pod is a fan podcast and is in no way affiliated with TJPW, CyberFight, or its talents. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the host and do not reflect the official positions of TJPW, CyberFight, or any wrestlers.