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The Truepenny Show

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Five shows that try and give well rounded discussion to everything in wrestling around the world.

The latest show in the Truepenny Show family is All About All Japan as Christy invites guests to discuss Japan's legendary promotion and its rising stars in her own unique way. Featuring guests from across the wrestling commemorate.

The Wrestling Rewind is hosted by Darragh O’Connor and Dave Stephens as they take an in-depth look at the stories in North American pro wrestling from the previous week. They look at WWE, Impact Wrestling, Ring of Honor with a wry sense of humour but go deep on the issues facing the industry in North America.

If it's wrestling and it's a little bit different, The Truepenny Show covers it. James Truepenny and his crew of wrestling experts from around the world; Chelsea Spollen, Christy of Wrestling Sexism and NJPW Gifs, Alex Watt, Alex Edwards, Marcus Green, John Dinsdale of Steel Chair Magazine, Simon Heath, Canadian Indie Expert Anna, Queen of Tokyo and DDT historian Michelle Cain take you on a journey around the pro wrestling world.

Today at . . . is James’ show where he gives a quick round up of the day's action at any given event around the world on any wrestling day. The G1, The Best of Super Juniors, World Tag League and Wrestle Kingdom week have been covered so far with more shows to look at throughout the year.

Tellin' Stories looks back at James' writing career as he looks back on articles he had written in the past that have become relevant once again or were just a fun read, re read with notes for your listening pleasure.

Episodes
507
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
58 min
On air since
2022
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

507 episodes, newest first

  1. GLEAT Underground Pro Wrestling 1st Season #5 & Sendai Big Show in Sendai 2026

    Show notes

    James and Marcus talk GLEAT and look back at a classic rivalry as ⁠Tetsuya Izuchi⁠ wrestles ⁠Kaito Ishida⁠ on their Underground Series. Then they deep dive into the Big Show from Sendai as
    ⁠Spike Nishimura⁠ challenges ⁠Chihiro Hashimoto⁠⁠ for the Sendai Girls World title!

    51 min
  2. Today At NJPW Super J Tag League 2026 Nights 1, 2, 3 & 4 Full Analysis

    Show notes

    James and Christy breakdown all the action and stories from the first 4 nights of Super J Tag League from NJPW!

    2 hr 1 min
  3. The Wrestling Rewind #231 - WWE Night of Champions, TNA Slammiversary & AEW Forbidden Door Preview

    Show notes

    The Wrestling Rewind #231 - WWE Night of Champions, TNA Slammiversary & AEW Forbidden Door Preview by The Truepenny Show

    56 min
  4. Today At NJPW Super J Tag League 2026 Nights 1, 2 & 3

    Show notes

    James brings you all the news from the first 3 nights of The Super J Tag League!

    10 min
  5. NJPW King of Pro Wrestling 2026 Analysis

    Show notes

    James and Christy give an in-depth review of King of Pro Wrestling, preview the Super J Tag League, and air their disappointments at a show that delivered on the biggest stage when it mattered most but failed to capture the teams imagination for its next big run.

    2 hr 3 min
  6. The Wrestling Rewind #230 - Interview with Dave Wishnowski - Pro Wrestling X - 2026-04-28

    Show notes

    The Wrestling Rewind #230 - Interview with Dave Wishnowski - Pro Wrestling X - 2026-04-28 by The Truepenny Show

    31 min
  7. NJPW King of Pro Wrestling 2026 Results Show

    Show notes

    James breaks down the results of King of Pro Wrestling!

    8 min
  8. The Wrestling Rewind #229 - Mr Slammiversary A.J. Francis Interview - 2026-04-27

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    The Wrestling Rewind #229 - Mr Slammiversary A.J. Francis Interview - 2026-04-27 by The Truepenny Show

    13 min
  9. The Life and Times of Dory Funk Jnr Part 3

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    James and Marcus take their final look at the career of the late great Dory Dunk Jnr. This covers Dory's last years as an active wrestler in AJPW, ECW and FMW. As he winds down his career and continues to get people over in his own scientific way but with an added burst of cold hearted violence when the occasion calls for it! Buckle up for the last ride of a Texas Legend!

    1 hr 5 min
  10. The Wrestling Rewind #227 - CM Punk Rumours, King of the Ring, TNA Builds Momentum & KOTR 01

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    The Wrestling Rewind #227 - CM Punk Rumours, King of the Ring, TNA Builds Momentum & KOTR 01 by The Truepenny Show

    56 min
  11. GLEAT Underground Pro Wrestling 1st Season #4 & Marigold Dream Star Grand Prix 2026 Finals

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    James and Marcus look at the new presentation approach from GLEAT with their first season of Underground Pro Wrestling. They also look at Marigold's Dream Star Finals!

    1 hr 3 min
  12. The Wrestling Rewind #226 - Clash in Italy Disappointment, AAA Steals the Weekend & King of the Ring

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    The Wrestling Rewind #226 - Clash in Italy Disappointment, AAA Steals the Weekend & King of the Ring by The Truepenny Show

    58 min
  13. NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2026

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    James and Christy talk NJPW Destruction in Kobe as the company continues its reset with Yota Tsuji defending the IWGP Championship against Hirooki Goto!

    1 hr 25 min
  14. The Wrestling Rewind #225 - Logan Paul Injury, CM Punk Absence & No Mercy 1999 Revisited- 2026-05-30

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    The Wrestling Rewind #225 - Logan Paul Injury, CM Punk Absence & No Mercy 1999 Revisited- 2026-05-30 by The Truepenny Show

    59 min
  15. The Life & Times of Dory Funk Jnr Part 2

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    James & Marcus continue their Life & Times Series on the legendary Dory Funk Jnr as his career takes him the heights of fame in AJPW, the NWA and WWE. As the wrestling business model moved from selling out houses to making TV content, Dory Funk adapted with the quickly moving times becoming a killer heel, a respected baby face and a hugely over draw in Japan.

    1 hr 42 min
  16. The Wrestling Rewind #224 - The New Day, Ted Turner’s Legacy, John Cena’s New Tourney & Backlash 99

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    The Wrestling Rewind #224 - The New Day, Ted Turner’s Legacy, John Cena’s New Tourney & Backlash 99 by The Truepenny Show

    1 hr
  17. Devitt - The Once and Future King

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    James tacks back to a story he wrote in 2014 and the imminent departure of Fergal Devitt from NJPW.

    9 min
  18. The Wrestling Rewind #222 - WrestleMania 32 Review – Spectacle vs Reality2026-04-21

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    The Wrestling Rewind #222 - WrestleMania 32 Review – Spectacle vs Reality2026-04-21 by The Truepenny Show

    32 min
  19. The Wrestling Rewind #223 - WrestleMania 42 Fallout, WWE Releases Chaos & TKO Creative Crisis

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    The Wrestling Rewind #223 - WrestleMania 42 Fallout, WWE Releases Chaos & TKO Creative Crisis by The Truepenny Show

    1 hr
  20. TJPW Princess Cup Final & Sendai Girls The Top Of Joshi Wrestling

    Show notes

    James and Marcus pay tribute to the late Andy "The Butcher" Williams and "Superstar" Bill Dundee after their passing this weekend.

    The pair then move on to two phenomenal cards as TJPW's Princess Cup reaches it's climax and Chihiro Hashimoto defends the Sendai Girls World Title against former champion and perennial contender Mika Iwata!

    1 hr 11 min