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Cult of JoshiStardom 5 Star Grand Prix Announcement Reactions, New Blood & Korakuen Hall ReviewsThis episode is all about Stardom and the three days they had over the weekend. Starting with New Blood, moving into the 5 Star Grand Prix press conference, and culminating in their big Korakuen Hall show. We talk all about what happened and what we think will come out of these shows leading up to the 5 Star Grand Prix on this epsiode of Cult of Joshi.2025-07-0853 minCult of JoshiStardom Updates Before Korakuen Hall, Marigold Dream Star GP Slots Filled, & More!Things are ramping up for all the big Joshi promotions heading into the summer. With both the 5 Star Grand Prix and the Dream Star Grand Prix on the horizon, there's been a lot of moves made in both Stardom and Marigold. In this episode, we talk about the last week of shows and some other fun tidbits and news coming out of the world of Joshi.2025-07-021h 09Cult of JoshiStardom The Conversion 2025 Review & Marigold Burning Desire 2025 ReviewIn this episode of Cult of Joshi, we review two big Joshi shows that happened over the last week. Marigold's Burning Desire 2025 featured some big company fued matches and an announcement about the Dream Star Grand Prix! And Stardom The Conversion 2025 was full of great matches, big surprises, and a massive title change! It's a can't miss episode of Cult of Joshi!2025-06-221h 12Cult of JoshiStardom in Korakuen Hall Review, Marigold Burning Desire Presser, Sendai Girls & MoreIn this episode, we give our review of the recent Korakuen Hall show from June 8th and talk about all of the things that have been set up for Stardom The Conversion. We also go over the recent Marigold press conference for their Korakuen Hall show on the 17th, discuss the surprises that happened on the Sendai Girl's show, and everything else we saw in Joshi this week! 2025-06-1152 minCult of JoshiNatsupoi & Saori Anou's 10th Anniversary Show ReviewAfter working as hard as they have over the last decade to become two names synonymous with Joshi, Natsupoi and Saori Anou deserve one of the biggest and best anniversary shows ever seen. And that's what they gave us here!! We were treated to a showcase of two intertwined careers that came to life over the course of this 4 and a half hour mega show. It stunned us so much that we just had to sit down and talk about it!! So, enjoy this special episode of Cult of Joshi dedicated to Natsupoi and Saori Anou!2025-06-021h 09Cult of JoshiMarigold Shine Forever 2025 Review, Stardom Korakuen Hall, Osaka, & Kyoto Updates, & More!This episode of Cult of Joshi is a quick catch up of everything that happened over the last week and a half. That includes Marigold's big anniversary show Shine Forever 2025 and the Stardom shows in Korakuen Hall, Osaka, and Kyoto's KBS Hall! We go over all the big things that happened and what's coming up this weekend as well!2025-05-2849 minCult of JoshiStardom in Korakuen Hall Review, New NJPW & Marigold Champions, & MoreA fun week in Joshi produced some awesome new champions and a couple of really enjoyable Stardom shows, including the big show in Korakuen Hall on May 11th. In this episode of Cult of Joshi, we talk about all of the recent happenings surrounding our favorite Joshi wrestlers and some cool upcoming shows to look forward to in the rest of the month of May!2025-05-161h 02Cult of JoshiGolden Week: Mayu Iwatani in Marigold, Meiko Satomura Retires, & Stardom Show ReviewsAfter all of the news coming out about Joshi recently, a lot of things are changing for joshi as a whole. In this episode of Cult of Joshi, we talk about Mayu Iwatani's debut in Marigold as well as Meiko Satomura's retirement show. We also go over the storylines that have started in Stardom over the course of Golden Fight Week and where they might be headed. This is a crazy time for Joshi fans and we're here to cover it all for you.2025-05-081h 21Cult of JoshiStardom All Star Grand Queendom 2025 Review, Mayu Iwatani Leaves Stardom, & MoreOn today's episode, we review one of the best professional wrestling PPVs that we've ever seen. From start to finish, All Star Grand Queendom was spectacular, with incredible matches, amazing stories, and a breathtaking finish that will live on in the memories of Joshi fans forever. We also have a conversation about the news of Mayu Iwatani leaving Stardom and what that means for the company moving forward. It's a milestone episode of Cult of Joshi that you don't want to miss.2025-04-291h 16Cult of JoshiStardom All Star Grand Queendom 2025 Full Preview and PicksHere we are at the gates of All Star Grand Queendom 2025. Everything we've been building for the last couple of months has all led us here, to this moment. And we are so excited to talk about it that we can barely stand ourselves. First and foremost, we go over what happened at Korakuen Hall on April 24th, including crazy stipulations and brand new factions. Then we go through the entire card for All Star Grand Queendom 2025 and make our picks and predictions about what's going to go down on April 27th in Yokohama Arena. This is one episode...2025-04-2552 minCult of JoshiStardom American Dream 2025 & WrestleMania Week Shows Reviews & ReactionsAfter an insane WrestleMania Week, we had a lot to talk about in this episode! There was so much joshi happen in the city of Las Vegas, but even more in the wider world of wrestling that we just felt the need to dive into. This is a nice talk about all of the cool (and not so cool) things we saw over 5 full days of wrestling action!!2025-04-221h 13Cult of JoshiThe Ultimate 2025 WrestleMania Week Guide to Women's WrestlingIt's that time of year again! WrestleMania Week is upon us, and that means a ton of indie shows will descend upon the host city, featuring some of the best and brightest wrestlers in the world. In this guide, we cover all of the women's wrestling happening across the 5 days of WrestleMania Week so that you don't miss a single second of the goodness! Make sure you check out our twitter for a handy graphic to get you through the week without fail!2025-04-1522 minCult of JoshiStardom Weekend Shows Review - Plus Marvelous, Marigold, and More!Stardom held 4 shows this past weekend and we needed to get into the nitty gritty of this All Star Grand Queendom build. There has been some tensions flairing over there that are just making the biggest card of the year even more enticing. Plus, we talk about the recent Marvelous and Marigold shows, some cool stuff coming out of the American side of things, and anything else we want to talk about here on the Cult of Joshi!2025-04-1544 minCult of JoshiStardom Nighter in Korakuen Hall Review, Mina's Last Match in Japan, & More!From Korakuen Hall to Anjo, Stardom has put on some pretty emotional shows this week in the wake of Mina Shirakawa heading to AEW. In this episode of Cult of Joshi, we dive into these shows with full reviews, talk about the women's matches from AEW Dynasty, the upcoming NJPW Strong Women's Title challenges, and so much more. There's so much happening on the road to All Star Grand Queendom, so you won't want to miss this one!2025-04-081h 12Cult of JoshiMarigold Spring Victory Series 2025 Review + Stardom Weekend Shows, & More!We've seen a lot of spectacular Joshi this weekend and we have to talk all about it! Including the amazing tag team title match that featured Marigold vs Marvelous talent in an absolute fire match. We also go over the weekend shows for Stardom, including New Blood 20 and their shows in Tokorozawa and Hachioji. You also get a little preview into the Korakuen Hall show coming up on April 2nd and what we think is going to happen with all the craziness surrounding Neo Genesis, the Future of Stardom title, and Tam Nakano. You don't want to miss all...2025-03-311h 12Cult of JoshiSendai Girls The Top of Joshi Wrestling Review, Stardom in Okinawa, & Mania Week JoshiIt's been an amazing week for Joshi wrestling with one of the best shows of the year so far out of Sendai Girl's Pro Wrestling. We go into a full review of The Top of Joshi Wrestling, including the amazing main event and everything it meant to Sendai Girls and joshi as a whole. We also give our quick review of Stardom's two shows in Okinawa from this past weekend and talk about all of the wrestlers who have been announced for WrestleMania week! It's a fun entry to the Cult of Joshi that you won't want to miss!2025-03-251h 15Cult of JoshiStardom Cinderella Finals & TJPW Grand Princess '25 Review + The Top of Joshi Wrestling PreviewThis week, we get to talk about so many different amazing Joshi promotions! We give you a quick preview of Sendai Girls' The Top of Joshi Wrestling coming up this week. Plus, we talk about how much we loved TJPW Grand Princess '25 and everything that came along with it. We also go into the finals of the Cinderella Tournament and all of the crazy stories currently running in Stardom heading into Spring Vacation 2025 this weekend! All of that and so much more on this episode of Cult of Joshi!2025-03-191h 01Cult of JoshiCinderella Tournament Updates, Sareee-ISM VII, AEW Revolution, & MoreThis weekend was absolutely incredible for women's wrestling lovers like us. We were treated to some huge Match of the Year candidates and we couldn't wait to talk all about it. Plus, Stardom's Cinderella Tournament 2025 has progressed to the semi-finals and we're more excited than ever to see who will win this year's wish! Check out this episode of Cult of Joshi for all of our thoughts and feelings about the past week in Joshi!2025-03-1257 minCult of JoshiStardom Cinderella Tournament Night 1 ReviewAfter the amazing opening night of the Cinderella Tournament 2025, we absolutely had to talk about it as soon as possible! This PPV truly showed what Stardom can do when they really put their minds to it. From exciting tournament action to a main event that went a long way to building some stellar matches, night one of the Cinderella Tournament was a blast! Give it a listen and let us know what you thought about the opening night!!2025-03-0839 minCult of JoshiStardom Cinderella Tournament 2025 Preview + Korakuen Hall ReactionsIn this kinda of different episode of Cult of Joshi, we talk about our feelings regarding Tam Nakano vs Saya Kamitani from Korakuen Hall. The Loser Leaves Stardom match has been a big topic of conversation and we wanted to get our own thoughts on the matter out there. But a big part of this episode is our preview for the 2025 Cinderella Tournament! Including a full breakdown of each of our brackets and who we think is going to win the whole thing. 2025-03-0741 minCult of JoshiStardom Path of Thunder 2025 ReviewOn the very first episode of Cult of Joshi, we are reviewing Stardom's Path of Thunder 2025 PPV. There's so much to talk about coming out of this show, from a title belt changing hands to a shocking stipulation that no one saw coming! Join us on the new Cult of Joshi Podcast to get into the craziness and see how we felt about Stardom Path of Thunder 2025.2025-02-2557 minCult of JoshiStardom in Osaka Review, Sendai Girls, AEW Grand Slam, and More!In this episode, we have a lot to cover! There were 5 total Stardom shows roll through in a short period of time, plus Sendai Girls, AEW Grand Slam, NXT Vengence Day, and so much more that we wanted to fit in! We also have a pretty big announcement at the beginning of this episode, so you're not going to want to miss this one!2025-02-1646 minCult of JoshiStardom Supreme Fight in Korakuen Hall Review + Collision, Rumble, and More!After a jam packed weekend of wrestling, we are back to talk about the sold out Korakuen Hall show - Stardom Supreme Fight! We go through every match and the incredible storylines driving each one. We also go off on quite a few tangents about AEW Collision, the Royal Rumble, and even All Japan Women. You're not going to want to miss this fun episode of Wrestling is Her!2025-02-041h 12Cult of JoshiStardom 14th Anniversary & Award 2024 Review (Plus Toni Storm Discussion)Another year has passed and Stardom is now 14 years old! The three matches we cover in this episode include the anniversary show and the two night award shows from the past week. We also go have an in-depth conversation about the recent developments on Timeless Toni Storm. You can expect all the regular shenanigans in this super-sized show of Wrestling is Her!2025-01-281h 30Cult of JoshiStardom New Year Unit League ReviewAfter three super fun nights of action, we decided to sit down and talk about all things New Year Unit League! We go over all 6 matches in the tournament and what happened, who won, and anything else significant that happened across these three nights. We also discuss what we think will happen in the finals and which championships we think the winners will choose to challenge for in the aftermath. Join us in our review of Stardom's New Year Unit League on this episode of Wrestling is Her!2025-01-191h 07Cult of JoshiStardom in Korakuen Hall Review & New Year Unit League PreviewThere's been some fun stuff happening in women's wrestling and in this episode we really get into it. We talk about the first ever women's casino gauntlet match in AEW, NJPW Strong Battle in the Valley, and our main event is a review of what happened in Korakuen Hall on January 13th. We also go over the rules for Stardom's New Year Unit League and try to decide what we think they mean, what's going to happen, and who's going to come out on top as the number one unit! You don't want to miss the conversation on this...2025-01-1749 minCult of JoshiStardom New Year Dream 2025 ReviewAmong all of the shows across Wrestle Kingdom Week, it's hard to find one that's better from start to finish (at least for us) than Stardom New Year Dream. From top to bottom, everyone brought it to this card, which wasn't entirely exciting on paper. Join us as we go back through the entire card from start to finish and find out how we felt about Stardom New Year Dream and a couple of other big things that happened over the weekend on this episode of Wrestling is Her.2025-01-061h 14Cult of JoshiStardom New Year Dream 2025 Preview (Joshi Guide to Wrestle Kingdom Week)It's the most wonderful time of the year for Japanese wrestling fans! The week surrounding January 4th and Wrestle Kingdom is always completely filled with incredible wrestling. In this episode of Wrestling is Her, we give a rundown of all of the women's wrestling you can watch across the four day stretch along with our full preview of Stardom New Year Dream! It's going to be an amazing week and we can't wait to watch all of the women do their thing to kick off 2025!2025-01-0242 minCult of JoshiStardom Dream Queendom 2024 Full ReviewAnother year is coming to a close and Dream Queendom 2024 is in the books for Stardom! And what a show it was. From epic title changes to shocking moments and everything in between, we couldn't wait another moment to sit down and talk about this PPV and everything that came out of it! 2024-12-301h 13Cult of JoshiStardom Dream Queendom 2024 PreviewAs we come up on the end of the year, it's time for the biggest show in Stardom - Dream Queendom! We're so excited to preview this show ahead of December 29th and talk about all of these incredible matchups and who we think is going to win across the board. There are some big stakes and some amazing matches to talk about, so sit back and relax as we here at Wrestling is Her get you ready for Stardom Dream Queendom 2024!2024-12-2752 minCult of JoshiGoddess of Stardom Tag League Finals Full ReviewTravel and sickness won't stop us from reviewing the absolutely incredible end of the Goddess of Stardom Tag League!! This had been a crazy couple of months and we couldn't be happier with where we've ended up. In this episode, we go through the last two nights of Tag League and everything the final brought along with it! We also talk about our weekend in Columbus and some cool stuff we got to see as well as the amazing women's wrestling going on in America as of late. You don't want to miss this episode (even with my sick...2024-12-1243 minCult of JoshiGoddess of Stardom Tag League - The End of Block ActionRegular block action is over for the Goddess of Stardom Tag League and we are heading into the finals! There is so much to talk about in this episode that we decided to use a bit of a different format to talk about absolutely everything we loved about this tournament! We also go into the International Women's Cup contenders, Wrestle Kingdom Week, and our favorite moments of the week. Find out who we think is going to win the Goddess of Stardom Tag League next weekend on this episode of Wrestling is Her!2024-12-031h 07Cult of JoshiStardom & NJPW: Historic X-Over II Review + Goddess of Tag League UpdatesThese last couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of wrestling and you get to hear all about it here on Wrestling is Her. We talk about the recent amazing Sendai Girls Pro Wrestling shows, update everyone on the recent Goddess of Stardom Tag League matches, and, in the main event, we give our full review of Historic X-Over II! Find out what we thought about the biggest matches happening in Women's wrestling right here on Wrestling is Her!2024-11-181h 29Cult of Joshi4 More Nights of Goddess of Stardom Tag League - Full ReviewsTag league is off and running full speed ahead. In this episode, we review the last 4 nights of the tag league from October 31st through November 4th and all the amazing wrestling and stories that came along with them! Check out our thoughts on the tag league so far, who we think is set to win, and how we rated the newest matches on this episode of Wrestling is Her!2024-11-051h 18Cult of JoshiGoddess of Stardom Tag League opening Weekend Review and Other Cool Joshi StuffIt's officially that time of year! Goddess of Stadom Tag League kicked off last weekend and we're here to review all of the matches in the tournament so far, including the current standings and what's coming up next with each of the tag teams. We also talk about some amazing joshi shows and matches we watched over the weekend, including Sendai Girls, Oz Academy, and Marvelous! There's so much cool stuff going on in the world of women's wrestling and we are excited to get into it all on this episode of Wrestling is Her!2024-10-291h 09Cult of JoshiGoddess of Stardom Tag League 2024 Team Reveal & Weekend Show ReviewsWe're coming up on the beginning of the Goddess of Stardom Tag League fast, with only a week left before the opening night, we finally know the teams who will be participating this year! We talk all about the weekend shows from Stardom, the teams who will be competing in Tag League, and who we think will walk away victorious in this year's tournament. On top of that, we talk about the PWI Women's 250, the ongoing tournament in Sendai Girls, and some other fun joshi related stuff we've been getting into lately. You can hear it all on this...2024-10-1854 minCult of JoshiStardom Nagoya Golden Fight 2024 ReviewNagoya Golden Fight 2024 is in the bag and it was one of the best Stardom PPVs from top to bottom in every way. The stories are just getting the bigger. The wrestling is as magnificent as ever. The emotions during this card were nonstop from start to finish, and we wanted to get all of that out in this review. We had a great time watching this show, from finding a new High Speed challenger and surprising heel tactics to beautiful shows of respect and straight up brawls, this PPV had it all!!! Find out what we thought about...2024-10-061h 33Cult of JoshiStardom in Korakuen Hall Review & Nagoya Golden Fight PreviewSome absolutely insane stuff went down at Korakuen Hall on October 2nd leading into the big PPV in Nagoya. We talk all about the matches that went down and our thoughts on the way all the stories are progressing. Then we do a full preview of Nagoya Golden Fight, coming up in a mere 2 days! Find out who we think is going to win these huge matches from top to bottom on this episode of Wrestling is Her!2024-10-0457 minCult of JoshiRecent Stardom Updates and Build to Nagoya Golden Fight + Other Joshi FunThere have been a ton of shows coming out of Stardom since the last PPV building up to Nagoya Golden Fight on October 5th. We have a lot to cover, including Hazuki's recent mood, Thekla's possible mind games with Natsupoi, and the growing fued between Tam Nakano and Suzu Suzuki! We also talk about Sendai Girls, Marigold, and give our thoughts on the Queen of the Villains series!! All of that and much more in this episode of Wrestling is Her!2024-10-011h 13Cult of JoshiStardom Namba Grand Fight 2024 ReviewStardom has put on another PPV in Osaka where they put on perhaps two of the best title matches we've ever seen. This show was incredible and we took the time to talk in depth about everything we loved about the wrestling, storylines, and intrigue going on in Stardom right now. Find out how we felt about these matches, how we rated them, and where we think things are going from here!! Join us in reliving this excellent PPV on Wrestling is Her!2024-09-161h 46Cult of JoshiMarigold Dream Star Grand Prix 2024 - Night 1 Review - August 31stAs one tournament ends, another one begins! Marigold has begun their inaugural Dream Star Grand Prix, featuring 16 of their extremely talented wrestlers all vying for a shot at the big belt. In this episode of Wrestling is Her, we run down the 15 matches that make up the night one double header, what we thought of opening night, our ratings, and who we think has the best chance of making it to the finals on September 28th! 2024-09-0344 minCult of JoshiStardom 5 Star Grand Prix - Finals Review - August 31stWe've made it to the finals of an incredible tournament!! The 5 Star Grand Prix 2024 has been such a fun ride from start to finish and we've had a great time talk about all of these matches as they've happened. This show was the culmination of a month of storytelling that has turned out even better than we could have possibly imagined!! In this episode, we talk all about the 5 Star Grand Prix Finals and the title matches that accompanied them, give our thoughts, ratings, and talk about what's coming up for Stardom in the rest of 2024. You don't want...2024-09-011h 06Cult of JoshiStardom 5 Star Grand Prix 2024 - Quarter Finals Review - August 28thThere has been a lot of amazing wrestling so far in the 5 Star Grand Prix. But the Quarter Finalists decided to blow all of that out of the water. This jam packed night in Shinjuku was absolutely incredible from start to finish. Even the tag match showcasing the two championship bouts this weekend was great!! In this episode, we talk all about the matches from the quarter finals of the tournament, give our personal ratings, and make our picks for the final night of the 5 Star Grand Prix. Thank you so much for coming on this journey with us...2024-08-2952 minCult of JoshiStardom 5 Star Grand Prix 2024 - Night 10 Review - Block Finals - August 25thThe block finals have come and gone, which means we know who's going to the quarter finals of the 5 Star Grand Prix.... sort of? This was a wild night of wrestling full of 12 tournament matches that decided who would be going to the tournament after the tournament. Some of the craziest scenarios played out right before our eyes!! We talk all about how we felt about all of these matches, our personal ratings for all of them, and what we think is going to happen in the quarter finals of the 5 Star Grand Prix, right here on Wrestling is...2024-08-261h 04Cult of JoshiStardom 5 Star Grand Prix 2024 - Night 9 Review - August 24thThis night of Blue Stars action did not disappoint! This is the last night before we head into the final night of block action in the 5 Star Grand Prix, and we are so pumped about all of the amazing wrestling we've seen. This night featured some of our favorite matches in the entire tournament so far, with stellar performances by the Blue Stars wrestlers. Heading into the final night of regular block action, we talk about the potential of people in Blue Stars still getting to the quarter finals and who we think is going to win on night 10...2024-08-2548 minCult of JoshiStardom 5 Star Grand Prix 2024 - Night 8 Review - August 23rdIn the penultimate night of Red Stars action, we had one of the very best nights of wrestling from the entire tournament. Everyone showed up to the Sendai Pit ready to fight and they didn't let us down!! These matches were some of our favorite, and you can listen to us talk all about it, along with our match ratings, and the current standings for the Red Stars side of the tournament. We also discuss the winning scenarios for each person in Red Stars heading into the block finals on the 25th! Find out who we think is going...2024-08-2443 minCult of JoshiStardom 5 Star Grand Prix 2024 - Night 7 Review - August 20thAs we draw closer to the end of the 5 Star Grand Prix, everyone is out for points and the surprises just keep coming! This Blue Stars night is full of amazing action, including flash pins, a little blood, and a... bear attack??? It was a lot of fun to watch and even more fun to review night 7 and make our picks for night 8 as we head into this massive wrestling weekend!! You can hear it all right here on Wrestling is Her!2024-08-2144 minCult of JoshiStardom 5 Star Grand Prix 2024 - Night 6 Review - August 18thRed Stars action continues in Stardom's 5 Star Grand Prix. On this night we had one of the best matches of the tournament alongside one of our least favorite so far. The fun of the 5 Star continues at high speed toward the finish line, which is already half way here! There were a few eliminations from contention on night 6 and some surprising finishes we didn't see coming! Find out what we thought of all of the matches, how we personally rate them, and who we think is going to win on night 7, right here on Wrestling is Her!2024-08-1843 minCult of JoshiStardom 5 Star Grand Prix 2024 - Night 5 Review - August 17thNight 5 of the 5 Star Grand Prix took place in the beautiful KBS Hall where dreams can really come true! This night was full of Blue Stars tournament action, featuring some incredibly entertaining matches that kept us enthralled the entire show. We talk about each tournament match, our personal ratings for them, where everyone is currently standing in the tournament, and our picks for Night 6, which takes place in just a matter of hours. You don't want to miss the continuing 5 Star Grand Prix fun here on Wrestling is Her!2024-08-1740 minCult of JoshiStardom 5 Star Grand Prix 2024 - Night 4 Review - August 15thThe 5 Star Grand Prix hit Korakuen Hall with a massive show featuring 12 block matches and 2 multi-mans on top of it all! There was so much to talk about in this review, from our first participants getting eliminated from possibly winning to a hero shining through the hatred, we had an absolute blast with this one. Stick around to find out the current standings for the entire tournament and what our picks are for night 5 on this episode of Wrestling is Her!2024-08-1654 minCult of JoshiStardom 5 Star Grand Prix 2024 - Night Three Review - August 12thAugust 12th was a double header show for the 5 Star Grand Prix with a daytime show featuring the Blue Stars wrestlers and the nighttime show showcasing the Red Stars wrestlers. That means we got twice the action to watch and twice the matches to review! Find out what we thought about night three of the 5 Star Grand Prix, who we think is going to make it to the final tournament, and our picks for night four in Korakuen Hall right here on Wrestling is Her!2024-08-1356 minCult of JoshiStardom 5 Star Grand Prix 2024 - Night Two Review - August 11thNight two of the 5 Star Grand Prix saw the Red Stars participants in action. This was a night that hinged on H.A.T.E. with four matches in a row featuring the faction. However, these matches were bookended by some absolutely incredible performances put in by wrestlers who just want to prove that they are in this tournament for a reason. Find out how we felt about every night two match, what our ratings are, and how we picked for night three on this episode of Wrestling is Her!2024-08-1138 minCult of JoshiStardom 5 Star Grand Prix 2024 - Night One Review - August 10thNight one of the 5 Star Grand Prix was absolutely incredible and we're here to tell you all about it! In this review episode, you can hear our thoughts on every single match, what we rate them, and how we feel about all of the storyline goodness and new looks from the wrestlers!! Gear up for night two with us here on Wrestling is Her!2024-08-111h 00Cult of JoshiStardom 5 Star Grand Prix 2024 Full Guide & PreviewIt's the most exciting time of the year in Stardom! The 5 Star Grand Prix is upon us and we sat down to give you a complete preview of everything to expect going into this year's tournament. In this preview, we cover all 28 participants, every opening night match, and all of the little details you need to know to keep up with the 5 Star Grand Prix over the next three weeks! Take a deep dive into all of the storylines that have brought us to this point and find out what we think about where we'll end up at the...2024-08-082h 00Cult of JoshiStardom Sapporo Wonder & World Rendezvous Full Preview, AEW Blood & Guts Reactions, & MoreHeading into this huge wrestling weekend, we take a minute to bring you this episode to preview two massive Stardom PPVs coming back to back. They have been building to the Wonder and World Rendezvous shows for months and it's all going to culminate here! Plus, we talk about our reactions to all of the insanity from AEW Blood & Guts and review Stardom's latest Korakuen Hall show! It's time for a quick turn around to talk about the amazing things happening in women's wrestling here on Wrestling is Her!2024-07-251h 03Cult of JoshiBuilding to All In, Death Before Dishonor, Sapporo Rendezvous, Summerslam, and More!In this episode of Wrestling is Her, we cover everything that has been happening over the last few weeks heading into some pretty big shows. We talk about our thoughts and feelings about Marigold Summer Destiny, the promotion's first big PPV. We also cover the July 15th Sendai Girls show where Saori Anou and Mika Iwata had their rematch for the Wonder of Stardom and Sendai Girls World championships. And so much more! There are some huge shows on the horizon and we want to talk about what's happening on the road to these mega destinations. Follow...2024-07-231h 40Cult of JoshiMariah May Turns on Toni Storm, Wonder of Stardom Rematch Set, Rhea Ripley Returns, & More!Our favorite thing about professional wrestling is the moments and the story those moments create. And boy howdy have we had a couple of weeks absolutely packed to the brim with story. This episode starts off with a full, in-depth breakdown of Mariah May's story so far from Stardom, to AEW, to her brutal turn on Toni Storm following her Owen Hart Tournament victory. We talk about WWE's recent Money in the Bank and the exciting things that are building on Raw in the women's division. Then, we go all in on a match review to continue the absolutely...2024-07-111h 50Cult of JoshiAEW Forbidden Door 2024 - Full PreviewIt's finally here! The night we've been waiting for over the past couple of months is upon us and we are blessed with one of the biggest, most incredible cards to ever grace the ring. With talent from AEW, NJPW, CMLL, and Stardom all converging in a single place, it's impossible to go without talking about this card, what we think is going to happen, and who we think is going to win. Not to mention the fact that there are four big women's matches on this PPV! Find out what's going through our minds about this years Forbidden Door...2024-06-291h 02Cult of JoshiStardom The Conversion - Full Review & RatingsWe've made it to the other side of one of the best PPVs hands down, men or women, that we've ever seen. Stardom The Conversion was a full on emotional rollercoaster with ups and downs galore. The matches were top tier and the storytelling was on point. There are so many good things to say about this show that we had to put it all in its very own episode! Find out our reactions to one of the biggest Stardom shows of the year and what we think is going to happen next right here on Wrestling is Her!2024-06-2457 minCult of JoshiStardom The Conversion Preview, Owen Hart Cup Tournament Entrants, New WWE Tag Champs, 5 Star GP News, & More! This episode of Wrestling is Her is chock full of excitement as we go over the upcoming PPV card for Stardom The Conversion set for this weekend! Listen to us talk about the amazing women's wrestling we've seen over the last two weeks to build to this show, including what we think is going to happen with all of the titles and the final showdown between Queen's Quest and Oedo Tai! We also talk about Clash at the Castle and the continuing build for Forbidden Door. We go over the current entrants into the Owen Hart Cup Tournament and the 5 S...2024-06-181h 17Cult of JoshiForbidden Door Build, New WWE & AEW Champions, Contenders Step Up in Stardom & MoreIt's been a busy couple of weeks with multiple PPVs and a lot of joshi going on. Some of the most exciting stuff in women's wrestling has been happening around the titles, with multiple title changes and new contenders stepping up to the plate. That includes major build for the upcoming Forbidden Door and an exciting announcement regarding All In. We cover all of that and more in this episode of Wrestling is Her!2024-06-041h 06Cult of JoshiAEW Double or Nothing 2024 Preview & Picks In this very special episode of Wrestling is Her, we are going fully in-depth with our predictions and picks for Double or Nothing this weekend! Yes, that includes going over every match on the card, even the ones with no women in them at all. We're super excited about this show and wanted to give it the love and attention we feel it deserves. And we'll always take the opportunity to talk about professional wrestling and what we thing is going to happen! This episode is the perfect way to kick off a big weekend of amazing pro wrestling! 2024-05-2546 minCult of JoshiMarigold Fields Forever & Stardom Flashing Champions ReviewAfter losing our last episode to the void, we are back with a brand new episode of Wrestling is Her where we review two huge joshi shows from this past weekend! Both Stardom Flashing Champions 2024 and Marigold Fields Forever happened within a couple of days together, so we had to get together and talk about it. It's a great time to be a fan of Japanese women's wrestling. Give this episode a listen and find out how we felt about these two shows and what ratings we give the PPV matches for Stardom this time around!2024-05-211h 21Cult of JoshiStardom All Star Grand Queendom 2024 Full Review & RatingsIn this special episode of Wrestling is Her, we give our full thoughts and feelings about one of Stardom's biggest shows of the year - All Star Grand Queendom. There was a lot to talk about, and we wanted to give this one our full attention. So, please enjoy our full review of the show along with match ratings, speculations, and our personal feelings about All Star Grand Queendom!2024-05-011h 00Cult of JoshiStardom All Star Grand Queendom Preview & Picks, AEW Dynasty Fall Out, New WWE Women's Champion, & More!Hot off the heels of an incredible show and straight back into the fire! One of Stardom's biggest shows of the year is coming up on April 27th - All Star Grand Queendom 2024!!! The card is enormous and deserves all of the hype with a full on preview and picks for every single match! This episode of Wrestling is Her is a great way to prepare for the big one. On top of that, we run down everything we've seen in the past week, including AEW Dynasty and Dynamite, the WWE Women's Championship battle royal, and Stardom's most recent...2024-04-261h 10Cult of JoshiRossy Ogawa Announces Marigold, Rhea Ripley Vacates Women's Championship, WrestleMania Week Recap, and More!We're fresh off of WrestleMania and there's so much to talk about! In this episode, we cover the highlights of everything we witnessed over the course of WrestleMania week, because there was a lot. But first, we talk about the formal announcement of Rossy Ogawa's new joshi promotion - Marigold. We cover the roster and upcoming shows that have been announced. We also talk about what has happened over the past week in women's wrestling across AEW, WWE, and New Japan Pro Wrestling! Join us to talk about some of the best performers in the world on this episode...2024-04-161h 06Cult of JoshiGuide to Women's Wrestling During WrestleMania 40 Week, A Stardom Goodbye, & MoreIt's that spectacular time of the year again. WrestleMania Week is upon us! With WrestleMania 40 right around the corner, wrestling of all kinds will be descending upon Philadelphia for a week's worth of incredible action! In this episode of Wrestling is Her, we let you in on when and where to see the best women's wrestling in and around WrestleMania so that you don't miss a second of it! Plus, we talk about the past weekend's Stardom shows that had us saying goodbye to the girl's leaving the company. All of this and so much more from...2024-04-0252 minCult of JoshiMercedes Mone Is All Elite! Cinderella Tournament Finals, Supercard of Honor Title Matches Set, WWE Talent on Indie Shows, and More!It's always insanely hard to find space to breathe with the state of women's wrestling right now, let alone record an episode about everything going on! This week, we're diving into the rest of Stardom's Cinderella Tournament (and the confirmed departures from the company), the upcoming women's title matches made for Supercard of Honor, and, most importantly, the debut of Mercedes Mone in AEW at Big Business! You will also get to hear us discuss our plans and excitement for WrestleMania weekend coming up in less than 2 weeks! All of this and so much more in this...2024-03-251h 16Cult of JoshiNew NJPW Strong Champion, Big Title Challenges, Stardom Cinderella Tournament Opening Night Review, & More!In this Stardom-centric episode, we talk all about the first two nights of the Cinderella Tournament 2024, where we saw some incredible performances, amazing returns, big challenges, and a title change! There's a lot to be excited for right now in women's wrestling with Big Business and WrestleMania both right around the corner. Find out what we think about all the amazing things going on in this episode of Wrestling is Her!2024-03-121h 24Cult of JoshiStardom Cinderella Tournament 2024 Breakdown, FULL AEW Revolution Preview, Road to WrestleMania, & MoreNothing has slowed down in the last week and a half for women's wrestling. In this episode, we talk about everything happening with the women of WrestleMania (including a certain someone being left off the poster), the continuing ROH Women's TV Title Tournament, and the other big things coming up. We take a deep dive into Stardom's Cinderella Tournament, including full breakdowns of the bracket to see who we each think is going to win! As a special event, we have an unsanctioned section of this episode of Wrestling is Her where we do a full preview...2024-03-011h 38Cult of JoshiRossy Out of Stardom, AEW Big Business, ROH Women's TV Title Tournament, Women's Elimination Chamber Qualifiers, & More!A lot has happened over the last few weeks, specifically in the world of women's wrestling. In this episode of Wrestling is Her, we dive into the good, the bad, and the ugly. We give our take on the situation between Rossy Ogawa and Bushi Road over in Stardom, we talk about our thoughts on AEW Big Business and the potential first storylines for Mercedes Mone. You'll also hear our take on the first week of Stardom shows following Rossy's exit, who we think will win the women's Elimination Chamber, and so much more! This is a can't miss...2024-02-1957 minCult of JoshiStardom 13th Anniversary Review, Bayley Out of Damage Ctrl, Building the AEW Women's Division, and so much more!On this very exciting return to the ring for Wrestling is Her, we take the time to talk about all of the crazy, amazing things we've witnessed so far this year in women's wrestling. And we're only a month in! January was chock full of new signings, championship challenges, and storyline changes that have made women's wrestling somehow even more exciting! In this episode, we cover the current Damage Ctrl storyline in WWE, the new debuts and stars showing up in AEW, and an in depth look at Stardom's 13th anniversary show Stardom Supreme Fight 2024. This is t...2024-02-051h 11Cult of JoshiTo the Moon & Back: The Fall & Rise of Athena... Plus, Build to ROH Final Battle, Stardom Year End Tour, Riho Returns, & More!It's that time of year! So much is happening in pro wrestling in general, which means there's a lot going on in the wonderful world of women's wrestling! In this episode, we talk about the current title pictures across WWE and AEW, including the return of the first ever AEW women's champion Riho! We also discuss what we've seen on NXT Deadline, the Nia Jax / Becky Lynch storyline, Julia Hart's obsession with Abadon, and where we currently stand in Stardom with Year End Climax and Dream Queendom on the horizon! To cap it all off, o...2023-12-141h 50Cult of JoshiAEW Full Gear, Survivor Series: War Games, Big Stardom Changes, Ronda Rousey ROH Debut, and More!In this super-sized update episode of Wrestling is Her, we have a bunch to talk about. We've seen two major PPVs from AEW and WWE with fantastic women's wrestling action - Full Gear and Survivor Series: War Games. We also talk about the debut of Ronda Rousey at both Wrestling Revolver Unreal and Ring of Honor's Thanksgiving day episode! There have also been a lot of changes in Stardom as of late, so we will discuss what's happening with the vacant World of Stardom and Goddess of Stardom championships as well as the exciting upcoming action at Korakuen Hall...2023-11-271h 07Cult of JoshiTakeover: The Epic Ride of the Four Horsewomen of NXT... Plus, Women's Full Gear Matches, Mariah May's Debut, Kairi Sane's Return, Ronda Rousey's Indie Debut, & More!On this episode of Wrestling is Her, we talk about everything from debuts to returns. There's a lot of really cool stuff going on from the upcoming Full Gear matches for both AEW women's titles, the upcoming Iron Survivor Challenge in NXT, and Wrestling Revolver's Unreal show featuring Ronda Rousey in a tag team match against some of the best going right now in Athena and Billie Starkz! And then, for this week's main event, we take a deep dive into the past when women in wrestling were still called divas. Four women took the reins of...2023-11-151h 33Cult of JoshiThe Path of the Storm: How Toni Storm Became Timeless... Plus Kitsune Women's Wrestling, NXT Halloween Havoc Night 1, Athena's Minion Training, and More!Welcome back to another exciting episode of Wrestling is Her! This week, we're going into depth about one of the most talented women in the game today - Toni Storm. We'll start from her beginnings before the ring and take you through all of her accomplishments across multiple promotions spanning different countries. We'll take you from a ten-year-old girl living in Australia to Timeless as we follow the path of the Storm. Plus, we have a lot of amazing things to discuss about the world of women's wrestling. Including a brand new promotion's debut show - Kitsune...2023-10-292h 03Cult of JoshiWho Is Suzu Suzuki? The Crazy Girl Chronicle... Plus Goddess of Stardom Tag League Opening Night Results, Big TBS Title Match Announced, & MoreThis week, we're doing things a little bit differently on Wrestling is Her. We are still giving you all the goods about what's going on in the world of women's wrestling. We have the results and our reactions from the first night of the 13th Goddess of Stardom Tag League, plus everything happening with the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament, the crazy Halloween Havoc match announcements, and a big TBS title match set for Battle of the Belts VIII. But on top of all of that, you will be treated to our very first feature about none other t...2023-10-201h 02Cult of JoshiWhat a Time to Be Timeless - The 1st Revolver Women's Grand Prix, Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix Finals, Nagoya Golden Fight, NXT Women's Break Out Tournament, and More!In this catch-up version of Wrestling is Her, we make our way through the last two weeks of women's wrestling. We'll talk about everything from WrestleDream and the 5 Star Grand Prix Finals to the incredible things happening with the women of independent wrestling and NXT's current focus on the women's division! You don't want to miss this one, as we talk about big changes coming to the podcast and where we go from here. Plus a little teaser for what's coming next! You can find all of the women's wrestling you love right here on Wrestling is Her!2023-10-151h 23Cult of JoshiStardom 5 Star Grand Prix Final Preview Special!After 2 full months of tournament action, we're finally approaching the final of Stardom's 5 Star Grand Prix! In this special edition of Wrestling is Her, we go over what happened on the last two nights of regular block action. Then, we lay out the entire picture for the 5 Star Grand Prix Final on September 30th! With just over 24 hours left before the live show, we're pumped to find out just what's going to happen after all of the amazing action we've seen. There are still so many people who could possibly win and a lot of questions surrounding one half...2023-09-2950 minCult of JoshiTBS Title Match Set for WrestleDream, Recent WWE Releases, Sukeban Wrestling World Premiere, Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix Updates, & More!These episodes don't get any lighter. The further into the year we get, the more amazing things happen in the world of women's wrestling! In this episode, we talk about what happened at AEW Grand Slam, the developments in the TBS title picture, and how much we love CJ Perry's role in AEW. We also go into the current happenings in WWE, including Raw, Smackdown, NXT, and the recent list of women released from the roster. Where do we see them going next? We dive into the world premier of America's first ever all Joshi pro wrestling company Sukeban...2023-09-251h 33Cult of JoshiStardom Dream Tag Festival Was Amazing, Build to AEW Grand Slam, WWE Women's Title Pictures, 5 Star Grand Prix Updates, & MoreThis episode is absolutely full of some of the best women's wrestling we've ever seen. It just keeps getting better and better. Between the cool returns, incredible builds, and stellar matches, women's wrestling has been on fire this summer! In this episode, we go through everything happening in the biggest places, including WWE's current title pictures for all three brands, what's been built for AEW Grand Slam this week, and everything going on at Stardom with the 5 Star Grand Prix and the Dream Tag Festival (and everything coming up next). We also talk about the exciting start...2023-09-172h 01Cult of JoshiNo Chick Magnets - AEW All Week Ins & Outs, Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix Special, Amazing In-Cage Action, & More!What a week it's been in the world of pro wrestling. While most of the things don't touch the world of women's wrestling, the good stuff does! With all of the AEW All In and All Out action, one of the best cage matches we've seen in a good while at Payback, and, of course, the most recent updates in Stardom, we have a lot to cover on this episode. Let us walk you through all the wonderful things happening in women's wrestling and also share our excitment for all things past, present, and future on Wrestling is Her!2023-09-051h 13Cult of JoshiAll In London Preview, Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix Updates, Giulia in America, and More!In this super episode of Wrestling is Her, we go a little beyond the borders of women's wrestling to talk about the biggest wrestling event in the history of the sport! AEW All In London trancends everything in wrestling right now, and we wanted to give our thoughts on the card that's come together just days before the show is set to go on. But no worries! You still get all the goodness you've come to expect from Wrestling is Her, as we still talk about everything currently going on in the world of women's wrestling, like t...2023-08-241h 45Cult of JoshiStardom x Stardom 2023 Preview + Picks, SummerSlam Reactions, 5 Star Grand Prix Update, Matches for All In WembleyIt's time for another episode of the best podcast about women's wrestling out there! On this edition of Wrestling is Her, we have a bunch of news and notes to go over, including what happened at WWE SummerSlam, what the women of AEW have been up to leading up to All In, and, of course, updates from Stardom's 5 Star Grand Prix. You'll also get to hear what we think is going to happen at Stardom x Stardom 2023 this weekend! It's been one heck of a summer so far for women's wrestling and it shows no signs of slowing down...2023-08-101h 11Cult of JoshiStardom 5 Star Grand Prix Updates, New AEW Women's Champion, Wembley Women's Dream Matches, and More!Welcome back to Wrestling is Her! On this episode, we update you on the wonderful world of women's wrestling, including the second round of 5 Star Grand Prix matches and the huge matches announced for StardomxStardom. We also talk about the amazing women's title match that took place on AEW Dynamite 200, the fantastic interview segment between Ronda and Shayna, and Deonna Purrazzo's open challenge! What do we think might be slated for Wembley Stadium later this month? Find out now on Wrestling is Her!2023-08-031h 04Cult of JoshiStardom 5 Star Grand Prix Opening Night Reactions, ROH Death Before Dishonor Main Event, And More!There's been so much going on in the world of women's wrestling lately that it's hard to keep up! This week, Stardom's 5 Star Grand Prix kicked off with a night of amazing action from both blocks, including some surprising results! We were also treated to a history making main event at Ring of Honor's Death Before Dishonor PPV. You can hear about that and so much more in this week's episode of Wrestling is Her!2023-07-241h 20Cult of JoshiStardom 5 Star Grand Prix PreviewIn the debut episode of Wrestling Is Her, we talk about all things Stardom. With the 5 Star Grand Prix starting in just a matter of days, we're super excited to talk about this incredible tournament full of some of the best wrestlers gracing the ring today. Find out everything you need to know going into the 5 Star Grand Prix, with an in depth look at night one, our thoughts on the match ups, and who we think is going to win it all! And don't forget to watch July 23rd and follow along with us on Twitter so we...2023-07-201h 08