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.
JAAAAAAAAKE!!! Also, Paul and Gerard cover NOAH's big New Year's show in Budokan including a great GHC title match and the spectacle Main Event. They also cover All Japan's double shot in Korakuen to kick off the New Year. But also, there will be a lot of ranting about Jake Lee Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard come back with quick episode before the Holidays, to cover all the latest and upcoming shows in NOAH and All Japan. They also introduce the Lock Competition as a new feature of the show. Listen in to find out how well Paul's brain works at 6 AM. The answer is not great. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard talk about Jake Lee yet again but this time its about his departure from All Japan. They look back at his run as a whole and predict what the future might hold for him. The departures of Izanagi and Tajiri are covered as well as are the finals of the Real World Tag League. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard talk about Jake Lee screwing up All Japan's booking. They give their thoughts on all of the matches from the ongoing RWTL and Junior Battle of Glory as well as their predictions for the final nights. In the first part of the show they talk about NOAH's suprisingly good NOAH The Best show, which overdelivered on what was a weak card on paper. They also preview NOAH's upcoming shows. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations...
Paul and Gerard talk about the start of All Japan's Real World Tag League and the excellent atmosphere in Shin Kiba 1st RING. They also talk about NOAH's loaded Korakuen show and the disappointing number it drew as well as NOAH's "joint show" with Dragongate. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard talk about Kaito's new gear, Yuma Aoyagi's Triple Crown Prospects and Gerard's WON HOF ballot. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard talk about GLEAT as they always do. They also give their thoughts on the late Antonio Inoki as well as the recent happenings in All Japan and NOAH. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
Paul and Gerard celebrate their 20th episode and cover a bevy of topics. They talk about All Japan's 50th anniversary show in Budokan and their show in Korakuen Hall next night. They also cover NOAH's Grand Ship in Nagoya show and talk about the current state of Kaito Kiyomiya. Then they finish off the show with some DDT talk covering the excellent Higuchi vs Takeshita title match and the blocks of the upcoming D-Ou Grand Prix 2022 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flow...
Paul and Gerard lead off the show by discussing which members of the AEW roster Kazuyuki Fujita would beat in a fight. Then they talk about the great N1 Final and the last two block nights and preview NOAH's upcoming big show in Nagoya. They also extensively preview All Japan's upcoming 50th-anniversary show. Support our Sponsors HelloFresh Use the code VOW16 at http://hellofresh.com/vow16 for up to 16 free meals and three free gifts! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-f...
On this eighteenth episode of the Emerald FlowShow Paul and Gerard talk about attendance figures in Japan in 2022 compared to 2019 and why they are the way they are. They also cover the finals of All Japan's Royal Road tournament as well as some announcements for the 50th anniversary show in Budokan. Then they pivot to cover NOAH's continuing N1 tournament and discuss some of the standouts. They finish off the show talking about DDT's Peter Pan show. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.c...
On this seventeenth episode of the Emerald FlowShow Paul and Gerard come back quicker than usual due to the high volume of shows from both All Japan and NOAH. They also talk about Kazuyuki Fujita's insecurity, All Japan's booking plans for Budokan and give a brief preview of DDT's upcoming Peter Pan show. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
On this sixteenth episode of the Emerald FlowShow Paul and Gerard talk about All Japan's surprisingly great first night of the Royal Road Tournament, NOAH's recent shows in Korakuen Hall as well as give some predictions for the N1 and take some questions from their loyal listeners. Subscribe to the VOW Podcast Network Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3btWsVq Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/VOWPodNetwork-GooglePods Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3d79fgU Stitcher: https://bit.ly/VOWPodNetwork-Stitcher ...
On this fifteenth episode of the Emerald FlowShow Paul and Gerard talk about All Japan's baffling booking of the Triple Crown the full geekification of Jake Lee. They also talk about the implications of this decision for the 50th Anniversary show, as well as the recent All Japan tag title defense and the upcoming Oudou tournament. In the second half they pivot to NOAH and talk about the excellent Budokan show including their exhaustive and final thoughts on the Kaito Kiyomia and Keiji Muto feud....
With Paul away, Gerard welcomes Dylan Fox (@VivaZero) of the Eastern Lariat (@EasternLariat) podcast to discuss the finals of the King of DDT tournament as well as previewing some upcoming big shows from All Japan & NOAH Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
On this thirteenth episode of the Emerald FlowShow Paul and Gerard welcome an elite panel of guests (Taylor, Suit, Liam and Chris) to hand out awards for the very best and worst in Japanese wrestling in the first half of 2022 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
On this twelfth episode of The Emerald FlowShow, Paul and Gerard just couldn't wait to talk about All Japan's recent Ota Ward show. They talk about the booking on the show both good and bad and what they mean for the promotion's future. They also cover DDT's King of DDT tournament as well as NOAH's and All Japan's future shows Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
On this eleventh episode of the Emerald FlowShow Paul and Gerard talk about the big Cyber Fight Festival 2022 show including The Slap and what it means. They also talk about the presentation of the show and their thoughts on the show overall. Then they talk about All Japan's recent shows including the return of the promotions lost golden boy Naoya Nomura. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations...
On this tenth episode of the Emerald FlowShow Paul and Gerard talk about All Japan's tumultous two weeks with loads of angles and a great Triple Crown defence. They also cover NOAH's Dream On show in Ota City including the return of Keiji Muto and some other people as well. Then they preview the upcoming CyberFight Festival and talk about their expectations of the show. Note: This episode was recorded after NOSAWA returned to NOAH Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flows...
On this ninth episode of the Emerald FlowShow Paul and Gerard talk about All Japan's great double shot in Hokkaido and discuss some of the booking decisions. They also cover NOAH's recent N-INNOVATION show as well as some the recent happenings in the promotion. Note: This episode was recorded after the news of NOSAWA leaving the Company broke Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations...
On this eight episode of the Emerald FlowShow Paul and Gerard talk about the second half of the Championship Carnival as well as the excellent final match. They also cover NOAH's two Majestic shows in Sumo Hall as well as some of more controversial events at the show. Note: This episode was recorded before the news of NOSAWA leaving the Company broke Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations...
On this seventh episode of the Emerald FlowShow, Paul & Gerard review the first half of the Champion Carnival and discuss what the best matches of the tournament have been so far and who is the MVP. Then they turn their attention to NOAH, looking at some recent big matches, then review the upcoming Majestic double header at Sumo Hall at the end of April. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations...
On the sixth episode of the Emerald FlowShow, Paul and Gerard catch up with with some recent news and shows from AJPW and NOAH, as well as preview upcoming shows including the opening night of the Champion Carnival. They then answer your questions and even talk about what they watched this past Wrestlemania weekend. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
On this fifth episode of the Emerald FlowShow Paul and Gerard talk about a total of four shows. They talk about NOAH's recent shows in Fukuoka and Korakuen, as well as All Japan's big show in Ota Ward. They also dip their toes into DDT for the first time with Judgement 2022 and break down the Champion Carnival to finish the show Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
On this fourth episode of The Emerald FlowShow, Paul and Gerard discuss Zero1's Korakuen Hall show on March 6th including Takashi Sugiuras Zero1 title defense against Takuza Sugawara and NOAH's N Innovation show on March 5th. They also discuss Pauls's trip to 16Carat including Paul ranting on the different German trains, Dan Tamura getting excommunicated from Evolution, preview upcoming shows and answer your questions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donation...
On this third episode of The Emerald FlowShow, Paul and Gerard discuss All Japan's Korakuen Hall show on February 23rd including Kento Miyahara's Tripe Crown defense against Abdullah Kobayashi and NOAH's Gain Control show including Kazuyuki Fujita's controversial title win. They discuss the match itself as well as what it means NOAH going forward. They also cover recent happenings in NOAH such as the Go Shiozaki challenge series and a number of turns in the junior division. Support this podcast ...
On this second episode of The Emerald FlowShow, Paul and Gerard discuss the latest developments in AJPW and NOAH, reflect on 20 years since Keiji Muto jumped to AJPW, answer listener questions and in a special emergency addendum recorded later, they discuss Keiji Muto's injury. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
On this inaugural episode of the Emerald FlowShow, Paul and Gerard discuss All Japan's January 23 Korakuen Hall show where a new Triple Crown champion was crowned and Pro Wrestling NOAH's January 22 show in Osaka that also saw some new champions. Note: This show was recorded on January 24. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations
