Category: Eastern Lariat

Fumi Saito returns! The legendary Japamese wrestling journalist joins Dylan once again to sit down for a chat about Japanese... LISTEN

For the first time ever, NJPW and STARDOM, the top men's and women's companies in Japan unite to come up... LISTEN

With the end of the year approaching step by step all promotions are bracing themselves for the big shows coming... LISTEN

The traditional “big three” get a look at in the newest Eastern Lariat episode. It seems like All Japan Pro... LISTEN

  Dylan is back with part 2 of the Wrestling Observer newsletter Hall of Fame coverage with another voter! This... LISTEN

All Japan and Dramatic Dream Team are the main focus of the newest edition of the Eastern Lariat as both... LISTEN

A special episode of the Eastern Lariat sees Dylan tackel a never before done subject on the show: The Wrestling... LISTEN

On a special edition of the Eastern Lariat podcast, Dylan welcomes Japanese wrestling translator & historian Cameren Lee on to... LISTEN

The Eastern Lariat returns with Big Match Sunday … on a Monday! This past weekend saw many big title matches... LISTEN

Next weekend is loaded with shows in Japan, because September 19 brings another public holiday with Keiro no Hi (Respect... LISTEN

Tournament season and no end! On this episode STRIGGA & Dylan discuss NOAH's N-1 Victory in depth in its entirety:... LISTEN

New Japan Pro Wrestling has crossed the finish line and after a little over one month the 32nd G1 Climax... LISTEN

After being rather negative on the last episode, STRIGGA & Dylan bounce back with an episode covering two topics that... LISTEN

This episode of the Eastern Lariat is a mixed bag in many ways. One, because of the usual range of... LISTEN

The Eastern Lariat rolls on through the summer with another look at a trifecta of G1 Climax shows form Ehime... LISTEN

This time the Eastern Lariat has an appealing Sandwich of topics to offer. The show starts out with the first... LISTEN

Two more down, a lot more to go! That's the motto for the G1 Climax after 7 days of block... LISTEN

With five G1 Climax shows down, The Eastern Lariat returns to look back at this trifecta of events from Sendai... LISTEN

Every year Umi no Hi, or the Day of the Ocean, marks the start of one of the busiest and... LISTEN

For the 4th consecutive year The Eastern Lariat once again proudly presents the Half Year Awards! On this show Dylan... LISTEN

This episode of the Eastern Lariat is all about inspiriting stories as STRIGGA & Dylan first talk and rave about... LISTEN

With this huge episode The Eastern Lariat first catches up with NJPW Dominion, the G1 line up, the card for... LISTEN

With the two biggest junior heavyweight tournaments in Japan each year being on the closing stretch, the Eastern Lariat reflects... LISTEN

Golden Week 2022 is over and once again it was one of the busiest weeks in japanese pro-wrestling. This goes... LISTEN

This is part one of the Eastern Lariat's ride through Golden Week 2022! STRIGGA and Dylan start with a look... LISTEN

Following the episode on the history of Sumo Palace earlier this week, The Eastern Lariat has a quick turnaround and... LISTEN

Dylan hosts a very special historical episode of the Eastern Lariat, joined by his good friend Dr. Jonathan Foye, the... LISTEN

The Eastern Lariat is back with another MEGA episode as STRIGGA & Dylan once again cover NINE promotions. At the... LISTEN

After one month Dylan and STRIGGA got back together to discuss the latest in japanese pro-wrestling and as luck would... LISTEN

Dylan has a guest! With STRIGGA out doing his thing at wXw's 16 Carat, Dylan is left all alone and... LISTEN

NINE PROMOTIONS are in the focus of this episode of the Eastern Lariat! The Eastern Lariat looks at matches, upcoming... LISTEN

STRIGGA & Dylan revive the great tradition of drafts on the Eastern Lariat with a special New Year Draft creating... LISTEN

With Wrestle Kingdom 16 in the books the Eastern Lariat looks back at all the important developments on the first... LISTEN

The beginning of the new year traditionally is one of the busiest times for japanese pro-wrestling, not only because of... LISTEN

Another year is in the books and while 2021 once again was a year of huge challenges, sacrifices, grief and... LISTEN

Join in with the Eastern Lariat celebrating their 200th episode! After reflecting on the history of the podcast with Dylan... LISTEN

New Japan vs. NOAH – the announcement caught the pro-wrestling world by storm, which of course means the news of... LISTEN

A new Puroresu Potpourri has arrived and its ingredients are tasty, spicy, sweet and balanced! The Eastern Lariat crew goes... LISTEN

In this two parter The Eastern Lariat first covers the untimely passing of BADBOY Hido before turning the attention to... LISTEN

In this special episode STRIGGA is joined by Izzac of Puro in the Rough to discuss former Triple Crown Champion... LISTEN

After a huge weekend of professional wrestling in Japan the Eastern Lariat returns with a wide range of topics and... LISTEN

Tournaments all over the place! STRIGGA & Dylan look back at the beginning of this year's G1 Climax where we... LISTEN

With Wrestle Grand Slam in the rear view mirror and the G1 Climax right around the corner STRIGGA & Dylan... LISTEN

With the resurgence of New Japan Pro Wrestling of America The Eastern Lariat for the first time in months presents... LISTEN

This episode of the Eastern Lariat revolves around Dragon Gate and their two day spectacle known as the Kobe Pro-Wrestling... LISTEN

A lot has happened in late July in the world of japanese pro-wrestling so the Eastern Lariat duo got back... LISTEN

The Eastern Lariat once again proudly presents the Half Year Awards! In staggering 14 categories Dylan Fox and STRIGGA welcome... LISTEN

After a month long hiatus the Eastern Lariat returns with one of its classic formats: The Big Summer Potpourri! A... LISTEN

It's a special episode of the Lariat! STRIGGA is out winning at life this week so Dylan is joined by... LISTEN

This week the Eastern Lariat offers a very tasty tournament heavy main menu composed of All Japan Pro Wrestling's Jr.... LISTEN