Fumi Saito is a top wrestling journalist & historian. With co-host Jim Valley, Pacific Rim Wrestling gives you insight into today's news & pro wrestling history.
Episodes
Friday Jul 27, 2018
Friday Jul 27, 2018
A jam-packed episode! How you can win a free Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast tshirt. Plus the story of the Fumi Saito tshirts from the 90s, the history of Japanese wrestlers traveling abroad only to come back as bigger stars, women's wrestling in Japan, will fans reject The Firing Squad's constant interference, Asuka, Nakamura, your questions and more. Follow @fumihikodayo and @jimvalley. Like, comment and subscribe to the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast.
Thursday Jul 19, 2018
Thursday Jul 19, 2018
Remembering Fumi's friend, the late Adrian Adonis, who died tragically in a van crash 30 years ago this month. Fumi talks about his career, how they met, Adrian's runs in Japan as well as the WWF and what Adrian said before he passed away. In addition we talk about Fumi's book, more on Brody, Masa Saito and the party to remember Motoko Baba. Lots of history and stories you probably haven't heard in this episode. Like, share and subscribe to the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast.
Tuesday Jul 17, 2018
Tuesday Jul 17, 2018
For the first time ever released to the public, on the 30th anniversary of Bruiser Brody's death: Fumi Saito's interview with Bruiser Brody recorded in 1985. Among many topics, Brody talks about Jumbo Tsuruta, Jimmy Snuka, working as an independent and his legacy.
Monday Jul 16, 2018
Monday Jul 16, 2018
A very special episode as Fumi Saito remembers the man he calls his 'godfather in the business', Masa Saito. Fumi talks about what Mr. Saito taught him, his career, the incident at McDonald's, visiting him in prison, the AWA title win and the famous jungle match with Antonio Inoki. Mr. Saito was so popular that he even had a drink named after him in bars in Minnesota. Like, subscribe and share the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast.
Wednesday Jul 11, 2018
Wednesday Jul 11, 2018
We are back! After a little abscence Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about the style of New Japan. Is it too tough on the body? Plus Fumi's live perspective of WWE in Tokyo, remembering Bruiser Brody and details on Fumi's new book on Bruiser Brody and more. Like, share and subscribe to the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast.
Friday Jun 22, 2018
Friday Jun 22, 2018
Remembering Big Van Vader, Leon White. Fumi Saito was there the night Vader debuted and beat Antonio Inoki. Fumi talks about the 3 men who were considered to fill the role, Vader's biggest matches, his history in Japan & around the world and where Vader ranks among the greatest foreign wrestlers in Japanese history. Next week: how you can win a Pacific Rim tshirt and we remember Adrian Adonis. Like, comment and subscribe.
Saturday Jun 09, 2018
Saturday Jun 09, 2018
Fumi Saito (@fumihikodayo) and Jim Valley (@JimValley) review NJPW Dominion 2018. Fumi goes deep into what the results mean and what's next for Chris Jericho, Kenny Omega and New Japan Pro Wrestling. Like, share and subscribe.
Thursday May 24, 2018
Thursday May 24, 2018
An incredibly special episode. It's been 30 years since the murder of Bruiser Brody. It's also been 30 years since Fumi Saito spoke to Brody's widow Barbara Goodish. In a very personal interview for both Fumi and Barbara, they talk about Bruiser Brody's legacy, his favorite opponents, Brody's surprising fears, plus Barbara answers the question once and for all if Bruiser Brody would have gone to the WWF and lost to Hulk Hogan. In addition Barbara learns parts of her husband's career from Fumi that even she didn't know. A very special interview. You may hear other Bruiser Brody interviews, but not one like this. Please like, share and subscribe.
Sunday May 13, 2018
Sunday May 13, 2018
Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast #24: This week Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about the significance of #ALLIN, New Japan's new president, Fumi's program with Tanahashi, Jumbo Tsuruta, Brody and questions for #AskFumi. Share and subscribe.
Sunday May 06, 2018
Sunday May 06, 2018
Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast Episode #23. This week Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about the return of Chris Jericho, if he will wrestling at the NJPW at The Cow Palace in San Francisco, Omega vs Okada, All Japan Carnival, Marifuji, Mrs. Baba, the 25th anniversary of Onita vs Funk in FMW and more. Share and subscribe!