The Emerald FlowShow is a podcast about the Japanese wrestling promotions Pro Wrestling NOAH and All Japan Pro Wrestling hosted by Paul Völsch and Gerard Di Trolio, two long-time fans of puroresu and contributors at Voices of Wrestling. They combine their experience and knowledge to bring you in-depth analysis to two of the most well-known wrestling promotions in Japan, and occasionally smaller ones too.
This podcast is a member of the Voices of Wrestling Podcast Network.Learn more about the Voices of Wrestling Podcast Network at voicesofwrestling.com.
Paul and Gerard cover the Big Japan Ikkitousen Strong Climb tournament finals, lots of NOAH Monday Magic, and dive into several title matches in All Japan. Plus more discussion of where All Japan is headed and a Jr. Battle of Glory preview. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard take a look at NOAH Monday Magic and the controversial three-way match for the GHC Heavyweight Title. Then it's on to All Japan for the big Saito vs. Saito Triple Crown match. Plus an analysis of what's ailing in All Japan and NOAH, the King of DDT finals, and discussion of Voices of Wrestling's 30 Under 30 list. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard return to talk about a big NOAH show in Korakuen Hall and discuss if OZAWA's title reign is running out of steam. Then it's on to the last shows of the Champion Carnival and an analysis of where All Japan should go next. Plus Gerard talks about his experiences at Arena Mexico. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard are back to cover a NOAH Korakuen Hall show with a fun streetfight and preview the May 3rd Sumo Hall show. Then it's on to All Japan where they go over nine Champion Carnival shows and discuss who has been good and bad so far. Plus an impromptu Big Japan preview. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard start with NOAH, where the GHC tag team title situation is finally resolved. From there,e they head over to All Japan to review a major, but lackluster show and provide an in-depth preview of the Champion Carnival. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard dive into the latest in All Japan and NOAH featuring several great tag team title matches plus the recent OZAWA title defense against Masa Kitamiya. Then they preview some big matches on the horizon including KENTA main eventing Sumo Hall. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard cover the NOAH Jr. Tag League and the latest OZAWA title defense. In All Japan they discuss Jun Saito vs. Yuma Aoyagi and preview some upcoming shows. Plus an impromptu epilogue. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard celebrate KENTA's return home to NOAH, and discuss the company's hot show in Korakuen Hall. From there it's on to All Japan with a big tag title match and some strange booking. Then they go over the Champion Carnival participants. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard are back talking about developments in GLEAT and Big Japan. Then they cover NOAH and the ups and downs of the Team 2000X storyline. They conclude by covering All Japan with a great Triple Crown match between Jun Saito and Yuma Anzai. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard are back with a huge episode discussing all of the big shows that happened during the holiday season. They cover All Japan, NOAH, DDT and even a match from Big Japan. Plus a breakdown of some surprise title changes and what these mean for the future of All Japan and NOAH. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard cover the big news surrounding Suwama and Takuya Nomura no longer being full-timers in their respective companies, defend Mike D Vecchio on his first tour of Japan, talk about some recent NOAH shows, preview their January 1 show, and finally talk about the second half of the Real World Tag League and its great finals. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard discuss recent NOAH shows featuring Akitoshi Saito's retirement and a great GHC Heavyweight Title match. They also analyze some of NOAH's recent and questionable booking decisions. Then it's on to All Japan to cover the first half of the Real World Tag League. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard disucss the news of Yoshiki Inamura to NXT. Then they talk about DDT where a new champion was crowned and the second Fighting Detectives show main event. From there its NOAH and its N Innovation tournament and they go over All Japan's tour across Hokkaido where there was surprise new Triple Crown champion. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard touch on some weird and infuriating stuff from GLEAT and DDT then move on to recent NOAH highlighted by another fun Limit Break show and the return of Monday Magic. Then it's All Japan's recent Korakuen Hall show with Yuma Aoyagi vs. Ren Ayabe for the Triple Crown, plus a preview of All Japan's upcoming Hokkaido tour. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard talk about the latest from NOAH and All Japan including several title matches and analyze possibly the worst angle of the year. Then they cover two major shows from GLEAT and end the episode with a surprise segment. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard preview GLEAT's upcoming ridiculous show in Osaka. They discuss NOAH's recent Korakuen Hall show with Kiyomiya vs. Oiwa, then go through the entirety of All Japan's Royal Road Tournament. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard are back to discuss the big news that Jake Lee has signed with New Japan. Paul talks about his trip to All In while Gerard discusses a little DDT and talks about one of the emotional things he’s ever seen in pro wrestling - the Takayamania Empire III main event and its post-match. From there they talk about the second half of the N-1 and the debacle of a finals show. They then finish up with All Japan and the two recent Triple Crown matches and discuss the mixed response to those...
Paul and Gerard are back with a HUGE episode. First they talk about the sudden retirement of Yoshinari Ogawa and NOAH being hit by the injury bug. Then they cover the first five shows of the N-1. Finally it's on to All Japan to talk about the amazing Yuma Anzai vs. Rei Saito Triple Crown match and discuss how the company's booking is beginning to run into some problems. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations...
Paul and Gerard talk about some assorted matches, DDT Peter Pan, NOAH Limit Break and a great Yuma Anzai vs. Ryuki Honda match for the Triple Crown. They also preview some upcoming All Japan shows including the Royal Road Tournament participants. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard are back sooner than usual to talk about NOAH's big Budokan show and a trio of All Japan shows from this past weekend including some major title defenses. They also talk a lot about the N-1 field and the future of Yuma Anzai's Triple Crown reign. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard talk about Masato Tanaka's 30th (or is it 31st?) anniversary show and match before moving on to GLEAT's big show from July 1st. They also talk about recent All Japan and NOAH shows and do some previews before answering listener questions. Gerard also gets paranoid about Suwama winning the Triple Crown. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard are finally back with a massive episode. First, they talk about Jake Lee finally achieving his dream of being in the G1. Then they cover their ballots for this year's Voices of Wrestling 30 Under 30 poll. From there it's coverage of Josh Barnett's Bloosport Bushido, a preview the upcoming GLEAT show on July 1st and then discussion of the recent big shows and title matches in All Japan and NOAH featuring Yuma Anzai and Kaito Kiyomiya respectively. Support this podcast at — https:/...
Paul and Gerard cover the finals of the King of DDT tournament, talk about some recent NOAH shows, and then finally get to what everyone is waiting for, Kento Miyahara vs. Yuma Anzai. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard talk about the recent news of Cyberfight looking to work with WWE. They give their takes on what this might mean for NOAH and the Japanese scene as a whole and whether historical comparisons are appropriate or not. Then they pivot to NOAH's recent shows, including the big Ryohei Oiwa angle and KENOH vs Minoru Suzuki. In the second half of the episode, they cover All Japan's excellent Champion Carnival finals as well as Saito's progression as singles workers. Support this podcast ...
Paul and Gerard have a loaded show with coverage from big Golden Week shows, including Big Japan's Endless Survivor, King of DDT, and NOAH's Wrestle Magic. Then, they cover a ton of Champion Carnival shows and discuss the best matches of the tournament and which wrestlers stepped up (and which didn't). Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
In this packed episode, Paul and Gerard talk about the formation of Dream Star Fighting Marigold and what it means for All Japan and NOAH. Plus: Remembering Akebono, ZERO1, DDT, and of course the latest shows from NOAH and coverage of the first show of the Champion Carnival. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard dive right into Yuma Anzai's shocking victory over Katsuhiko Nakajima to become the youngest Triple Crown champion in history. They then talk more about what the heck is going on with ZERO1 and finish up by discussing two good NOAH shows and the momentum the company is building. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard dive into DDT's Judgement 2024 show. From there they cover recent shows from NOAH and All Japan, and finish off the show by looking at the Champion Carnival lineups. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard discuss the tragic passing of Yutaka Yoshie. Paul reports back on his trip to wXw 16 Carat Gold weekend. Then it's over to NOAH to cover the Victory Challenge Tag League and an awful match. The show finishes up with a discussion of recent All Japan shows plus the Champion Carnival participants. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard talk about Kaisei Takechi's incredible debut in DDT, the weirdness going on in ZERO1, plus the latest shows from All Japan and NOAH featuring some great title matches and a very good start to the Victory Challenge tag league. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
