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02:34:03

The Rizz: NJPW Destruction in Kobe Review

We Work Stiff ·

2023/09/27

Josh and Dave are back to give a comprehensive review of Destruction in Kobe, covering each match and providing analysis on the key character directions and relevant stories that played out and spend a lot of time rationalising the decisions and speculating where they could lead. Key talking points include 'long shadows, the House and Sanada's reign', the enigma that is Naito and Gene Blasting a Farewell Tour. Plus, the bois get too excited, over Yuya, for Twitter to handle. You can

01:49:12

Good Will Ospreay: NJPW Destruction in Kobe Full Preview

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2023/09/19

Josh and Dave are here to provide a comprehensive preview of the Destruction in Kobe card, covering each match and providing analysis on the key character directions and relevant stories heading into the event and begin to speculate on the possible directions heading out. Key talking points include the rise of Douki, a brief chat on matchmaking vs booking, House of Torture vs Just Five Guys and what this has done, and what it needs to do, for the Ryogoku main event, the state of the IWGP tag scene

02:13:20

Zack to the Future: Is it time for NJPW to have ZSJ...

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2023/09/14

As the Road to Destruction Tour gets underway the Bois are back to let the Stiffies know that where were heading, we don’t need roads, as the lads discuss all things Zack Sabre Jr. Off the big news from AEW, the dream match being set, Zack has an important couple of months ahead which seemingly will indicate a lot about his, and NJPW’s, future. So, before he embarks on it, we cover his WOTY quality run, detail his, his titles and TMDK’s, role in NJPW moving forward and speculate as to the potential

01:47:17

Requiem for a WrestleDream: A NJPW fans RevPro 11th...

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2023/09/02

Josh and Dave discuss a big wrestling weekend and consider the implications for NJPW, its characters, stories and fans. Discussing a great RevPro show and AEW’s massive spectacle the lads explore how New Japan’s partnerships currently operate, the different ways they manifest and are experienced by fans and the intentions and unintended consequences that could emerge in the future as AEW continues to grow. You can find and follow the show: On X / twitter @weworkstiff On Instagram

02:01:29

Auteur: How NJPW goes ALL IN with its characters

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2023/08/26

With the G1 in the rear view, and the Destruction tour still up ahead, this week, Josh and Dave take the time to guide the Stiffies through what makes NJPW characters and storytelling so engaging for them and introduce a theory that helps the lads determine who is moving forward in New Japan Pro Wrestling. You can find and follow the show: On X / twitter @weworkstiff On Instagram instagram.com/weworkstiff/ On Reddit reddit.com/r/WeWorkStiff/ On Youtube youtube.com/@weworkstiff Email us at

03:34:45

Scent of an Ospreay: G1 Climax Finals and complete...

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2023/08/17

Josh and Dave wrap up the entire G1 tournament through the lens of the Elite 8. Talking the key stories and directions for each character, their best matches and notable moments, as well as acknowledging the best performers across the entire tournament. Plus, a deep dive into the incredible performance of Naito across his final two matches vs Naito and Okada and what his tournament portends for the future direction of New Japan Pro Wrestling. You can find and follow the show: On X /

01:40:59

The Big Picture: NJPW G1 Climax 33 A and B Block Review

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2023/08/11

With the G1 finals upon us, the wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois, as part of a series of shows for this final week, look back to review the performance of the A and B block’s by naming their teams MVP’s for each block. The lads also break down the first of Gedo’s controversial decisions this tournament (more to come in the C and D and Finals reviews), to try and explain how Kaito Kiyomiya (and New Japan Pro Wrestling by extension), is better placed for him having taken part in the tournament. You can

02:07:54

Dawg Day Afternoon: G1 Nights 7-10 Review

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2023/08/02

In the midst of what seems like a collective wrestling fatigue sweeping the G1 Discourse, the wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois are here to discuss week 2 of New Japan’s Grade 1 Climax. The lads discuss the criticism of the tournament but work to understand and rationalise the decisions and potential positive impacts in the long run. In addition, Stiff Stuff makes a return as the tripod highlight some interesting developments across the tournament that listeners could pay attention to in the coming

02:49:24

The Stiff Stuff: G1 Nights 1-6 Review

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2023/07/26

The Tri-Pod unites to talk a host of topics from the first week of G1 Climax 33. From big picture ideas like the size of the field, the format, the inconsistent block nights, to the Stuff the Stiffies should be checking out and each of the lads standout performers in their teams, this is a packed episode to get you caught up on what to follow as the tournament heads into the critical stages. So, come on down, and let the wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois help you battle ‘Wrestling Fatigue’ by guiding you

03:12:14

The Stiff One Climax: G133 Participant Preview Show

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2023/07/15

It’s Stiff 1 Climax time and the celebrate Josh and Dave preview all 32 participants from this years tournament to explore their key stories and character motivations heading into the tourney. The lads breakdown the pivotal matches for each participant, project their potential in the tournament and consider the possible stories in, and directions heading out of, G1 CLIMAX 33. Plus, the bois reveal the Stiff 1 Climax teams, identifying where each participant was drafted and by whom. If you have

02:18:57

D for Desperado: NJPW Strong Independence Day Review

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2023/07/10

A classic We Work Stiff show review where the wholesome Aussie Stiff Boi’s break down the key matches and characters to explore how a show of Independence for New Japan Pro Wrestling solidified the identity of the fledgeling brand. The lads answer listener questions as they discuss who Eddie Kingston can be in NJPW, why Despy can be the face of the revolution, what the War Dogs are doing and the bois wrap it all up by deconstructing the Willow v Guilia match to try and answer a question that has

02:10:56

Forbidden Room 237: AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2023...

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2023/06/30

Focusing on discussing the concept of Forbidden Door, and what it means for New Japan, the lads do their best to extrapolate some future meaning from the matches and outcomes. After a spectacular event this means talking about where Tanahashi is at this stage in his career, how ZSJ had transcended his tekkers to become one of the best in the world, the role SANADA continues to play as the understated champ offering opportunities for change, Mox v Eddie and the upcoming NJPW Strong shows, where to

02:05:10

Winning Time: AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2023 Preview

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2023/06/22

Its Forbidden Door SZN! In preparation for what looks to be a classic cross-over event, the wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois gather to preview the top 4 matches from the show; focusing on the NJPW characters and why each of their matches make sense for their continued character progression in 2023. If you are not entirely sure about the match ups, or the New Japan Pro Wrestlers involved, this show is aimed at catching you up to why these matches make sense, and what we should all be looking out for come

01:56:18

Double Feature: Rebel Club

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2023/06/19

This week the wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois follow up a somewhat divisive episode with what feels like an equally divisive episode, but for different reasons. It's Double Feature time. Where the lads compare a character, group or story to a feature film for the purpose of finding parallels that could elucidate insights into character motivations and future story directions. As we await, Forbidden Door (preview show coming later this week) and the G1, the bois had some time to dive deep into a

00:09:55

The Small Package: My Name is ELP - The ELP Cut

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2023/06/12

Here @weworkstiff we take feedback on board. This week, ELP provided us a lovely review; raising a good point. We, for too long, have ignored the time conscious ELP fan. So, to remedy this, we offer a 10 minute re-edit, all about @elpwrestling. You can find and follow us: On twitter twitter.com/weworkstiff On Instagram instagram.com/weworkstiff/ On Reddit reddit.com/r/WeWorkStiff/ On Youtube youtube.com/@weworkstiff Email us at weworkstiff@gmail.com Please Listen. Like. Subscribe. Rate

04:20:32

My Name is ELP: 2023 NJPW Dominion Review

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2023/06/09

Dominion is renowned as being New Japan Pro Wrestling’s story rich show; and it didn’t disappoint this year. It was packed full of interesting character developments and fresh and intriguing stories and so the wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois, who love exploring the movement and progression of stories, went into overdrive to review them all. This is a huge episode – our longest yet – but the lads felt it was needed to be able to cover all the seismic shifts that are occurring in New Japan and provide a

02:59:43

Bonus Show: Rookie of the Year - 2023 NJPW Dominion...

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2023/06/03

After a packed BOSJ szn, the bois jump back on the mics to record a bonus show to preview New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Dominion event. With so many unpredictable matches on the card, the lads go into speculation overdrive, contemplating the potential story and character directions that could come from the matches, as well as thinking about some of the broader implications for New Japan’s resurgent popularity. Plus, the lads give their G1 participant predictions and begin to speculate about the stories

03:02:57

Wato's World: NJPW BOSJ Review

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2023/05/31

Its party time, excellent, as The Stiff Bois provide a comprehensive review of the BOSJ finals and the tournament in its totality; detailing their most impressive performers, biggest surprises, best matches and the big picture implications for many of the results, stories and character movements across an awesome tournament. You can find and follow us: On twitter twitter.com/weworkstiff On Instagram instagram.com/weworkstiff/ On Reddit reddit.com/r/WeWorkStiff/ On

02:41:09

Kushida's less than Excellent Adventure: BOSJ Nights...

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2023/05/21

The Wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois return to review nights 4-7 of the NJPW 2023 BoSJ. The Tripod gathers to record during Night 7 to cover the most impressive, surprising, and intriguing actions from New Japan’s Best of the Super Junior tournament. Battling the cold and flu season, the lads identify the new moves of an MVP, reaffirm how impressive some top guys have been, explore the role of nostalgia in NJPW and how one man is battling it, disucss the different types of debuts this year, and clear out

02:21:19

Art Attack: NJPW BOSJ Nights 1-3 Review

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2023/05/16

The Wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois return to review nights 1-3 of the NJPW 2023 BoSJ. The lads explore the most impressive wresters so far, the most surprising moments and the standout matches. Featuring deep dives into how one wrestler may now be one of the best in the world, who is the most improved wrestler, New Japan’s newest postmodernist, a start for a stagnant legend, an old and new father sone rivalry, and the bois issue an apology. You can find and follow us: On

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