The Stardom Cast

Rob Goodwin & independent wrestling’s Matt Turner are here every Friday to review the goings on in the top Joshi company in Japan - World Wonder Ring Stardom! Join the lads as they talk about the shows and the news surrounding one of the fastest rising companies in Japan! Subscribe to the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tardomCast Check out the Website: https://www.talkjoshi.com Buy our Merch: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com

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12: STARDOM 5Star Grand Prix 2020 Night 7 & Finals Review!

As Rob takes some time off, Chris returns to give his brief thoughts on the final two nights of the STARDOM 5Star Grand Prix 2020! He also uses the platform to moan about the Champion Carnival...you have been warned! NB: It is horrible doing a podcast on your own so please be nice! NNB: There is a bit of static at the end that we've tried to eradicate but we can't, sorry! Support us at the following; Subscribe to the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/TheStardomCast Join our Discord Server; https://disc...

Sep 28, 2020•37 min

11: STARDOM 5Star Grand Prix 2020 Nights 5 & 6 Review!

Rob & Chris are here for a special bonus episode reviewing the day and night shows from the 12th September in Fukuoka! Join the lads as they chat about a match that centred round a book, Chris's favourite Pot Noodle flavour, triple Death Yama-San, an in-depth description of Haggis and some shock results as we get down to the final few days of the tournament! Support us at the following; Subscribe to the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/TheStardomCast Join our Discord Server; https://discord.gg/bbD...

Sep 17, 2020•2 hr 5 min

10: STARDOM 5Star Grand Prix 2020 Nights 3 & 4 Review!

Rob & Chris are back to talk about nights 3 & 4 of the STARDOM 5Star Grand Prix 2020 from Shinkiba & Sendai! Join the lads as they chat about Konami's stand out tournament, Saya Kamitani's breakout match, STARDOM's greatest chain wrestler and more of Rob's trademark Oedo Tai rants! Support us at the following; Subscribe to the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/TheStardomCast Join our Discord Server; https://discord.gg/bbDcAwc Website; https://www.podmania.co.uk/the-stardom-cast Twitter; htt...

Sep 13, 2020•1 hr 43 min

9: STARDOM 5Star Grand Prix 2020 Nights 1 & 2 Review!

Rob & Chris are back to talk about a fascinating opening two nights of the STARDOM 5Star Grand Prix 2020! Join the lads as they chat long term story telling, excellent character development, shocks, thrills, great booking and some wonderful Wrestling as well! Support us at the following; Subscribe to the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/TheStardomCast Join our Discord Server; https://discord.gg/bbDcAwc Website; https://www.podmania.co.uk/the-stardom-cast Twitter; https://www.twitter.com/thestardom...

Aug 17, 2020•1 hr 57 min

8: STARDOM Cinderella Summer 2020 Review, Yokohama Cinderella Summer & 5Star Grand Prix 2020 Preview!

We are back talking all things STARDOM Cinderella Summer 2020! Rob & Chris wax lyrical about stellar World of STARDOM and Wonder of STARDOM Championship matches, while running down all the events of Osaka, Nagoya & Tokyo. They then run through the announced cards for Yokohama Cinderella Summer and the potential of a faction disbanding, before previewing the hotly anticipated 5Star Grand Prix, giving their winners and looking at some potential match of the year contenders! Support us at t...

Aug 03, 2020•2 hr 2 min

7: STARDOM New Summer & STARDOM Explode in Summer 2020 Review!

Rob and Chris battle through the laggiest of laggy internet connections to bring you their thoughts and opinions on the latest STARDOM offerings! This time, the lads look at this week's New Summer shows from Shinkiba that saw a challenge for Mayu's red belt, and the Explode in Summer show from Korakuen that saw the Future of STARDOM Championship decided and a White belt match set up for July 26th! Support us at the following; Subscribe to the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/TheStardomCast Join our Di...

Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 42 min

6: STARDOM is Again Review & Red Belt Fantasy Booking!

Rob and Chris are back, and so is STARDOM with their STARDOM is Again show, the first live STARDOM show since the Cinderella Tournament back in March. Listen along as Rob and Chris review all the big moments, including a debut and an outstanding Tag Team match, before the pair undertake a Fantasy Booking Challenge to book the Red Belt from here to January 4th! Support us at the following; Subscribe to the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/TheStardomCast Website; https://www.podmania.co.uk/the-stardom-c...

Jun 28, 2020•1 hr 12 min

5: Hana Kimura Tribute & Arisa Hoshiki Wonder of STARDOM Championship Reign Retrospective!

Rob & Chris pay testament to Hana Kimura's tragic passing at the age of just 22, before looking back at some of the bits that for them, made Hana so special, remembering the good times! They then look back at the year long reign of Arisa Hoshiki as Wonder of Stardom Champion after her untimely retirement due to injury. Support us at the following; Website; https://www.podmania.co.uk Twitter; https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/groups/podmaniapodcasts...

May 31, 2020•1 hr 50 min

4: Mayu Iwatani vs. Io Shirai Feud/Storyline Review!

In the absence of live Stardom to review, Rob & Chris look back at one of the most iconic trilogies in the promotions history; Io Shirai vs. Mayu Iwatani from 2016-17! Check out the matches for yourself here and listen to our rundown of the backstory and nuances that made this must see! Match #1 - Mayu Iwatani vs. Io Shirai [Stardom Gold May 2016] https://www.stardom-world.com/set/1272/contents/1271?fcid=17 Match #2 - Mayu Iwatani vs. Io Shirai [Stardom Year End Climax 2016] https://www.dail...

Apr 26, 2020•1 hr 17 min

3: Cinderella Tournament 2020 Review!

STARDOM is back and so are Rob & Chris as they run down all the matches from this year's Cinderella Tournament including great matches such as Mayu Iwatani vs. Hana Kimura, Jungle Kyona vs. Giulia and Momo Watnanabe vs. Starlight Kid! Aswell as this, check out their thoughts in the recent NJPW cancellations aswell as some recaps of the 8th February and 8th March Korakuen Hall shows Support us at the following; Twitter; https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast Facebook; https://www.facebook.com...

Mar 25, 2020•1 hr 46 min

2: 9th Anniversary Show & KAGESTU Retirement in Osaka Review!

Rob and Chris run through the 9th Anniversary shows at Korakuen Hall and Osaka, running through new champions, new stables and new alliances all while asking the most important question of all... Why did Jungle attack HAZUKI at her retirement ceremony!? Support us at the following; Twitter; https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/stardomcast

Feb 09, 2020•1 hr 5 min

1: Introduction to STARDOM & Year End Climax 2019 Review!

Rob and Chris introduce to you the world of STARDOM Wrestling, the Joshi promotion that has Rob hooked. Join him in his complete noobness as he and Chris look at the last show of the year in their Christmas Eve show Year End Climax 2019, and talk about the retirements of Kagetsu and Hazuki. Support us at the following; Twitter; https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/stardomcast Website; https://www.podmania.co.uk...

Jan 13, 2020•1 hr 29 min

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