The road to the Max Heart finals is officially underway. This episode, Andy breaks down everything you need to know about the first round of the Max Heart Tournament and looks ahead to the quarterfinals. There’s also BIG news on Texas Stampede, with full details and tickets now live for the upcoming U.S. tour. Plus, a quick hit on Matcha joining Grand Princess ’26 and a few upcoming excursions to keep an eye on.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Start

(01:16) Intro

(03:18) Texas Stampede Details and Tickets, Matcha joins Grand Princess ‘26

(15:00) Max Heart Tournament 1st Round Review

(38:53) Max Heart Tournament Quarterfinals Preview

(45:17) Upcoming Excursions

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TJPW continues to build toward some major moments in 2026. This week, Andy previews the Max Heart Tournament by breaking down the bracket and all 12 teams entered, recaps New-Year Party 2026 with its hard-hitting tag action and a new #1 contender, and runs through the latest Grand Princess ’26 announcements. Plus, a quick check-in on Maki Itoh making her way into Stardom.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Start

(01:15) Intro

(03:23) Grand Princess ‘26 News, Maki Itoh in Stardom

(14:19) TJPW New-Year Party 2026 Review

(35:59) Max Heart Tournament Preview

(49:10) Max Heart Night 1 Preview

(51:22) Graduates & Excursions

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TJPW kicked off 2026 with a statement. This episode, Andy recaps Ittenyon ’26 — a show that delivered title changes, standout wrestling, a very early Match of the Year contender, plenty of comedy, surprise returns, and even a rookie debut that hints at what’s ahead. From there, we look ahead to New Year Party 2026, featuring a massive #1 contenders elimination match with Grand Princess implications, Shion’s first singles bout, and a powerhouse tag clash. Plus, a quick chat about the Max Heart Tournament and the latest updates on graduates and excursions.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Start

(01:15) Intro & Brief Max Heart Talk

(03:43) Ittenyon ’26 Review

(59:18) TJPW New-Year Party 2026 Preview

(1:10:42) Graduates & Excursions

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The new year is here and TJPW isn’t slowing down any time soon. On this HUGE episode of the pod, Andy breaks down the upcoming Ittenyon show alongside Matt Turner and Andy Header from Talk Joshi. He also recaps the Year-End Party ’25 and shares some bold predictions for what 2026 could have in store. There's lots of news to discuss too - new entrants into the Max Heart Tournament, TJPW’s new slogan reveal and the best bout of 2025 results have been tallied. Plus, we take a moment to reflect on Yuu’s retirement show and her impact on the scene.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Start

(01:15) Intro

(04:15) More Max Heart Participants, New TJPW Slogan, Best Bouts of 2025

(12:35) Year-End Party ‘25 Review

(28:35) Bold 2026 Predictions

(38:06) Ittenyon Preview with TALK JOSHI

(1:27:27) Graduates & Excursions

(1:31:18) Yuu’s Retirement Show

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A lot to unpack this week in the world of TJPW. Andy breaks down the big announcement of Texas Stampede, the promotion’s next U.S. tour, and dives into the newly revealed teams set to compete in the Max Heart Tournament. We’ll also touch on the latest Grand Princess news before looking back at the Se-No, Merry Christmas show and some of the standout matches and moments throughout 2025. Finally, we’ll close things out with a preview of the upcoming Year-End Party ’25, as TJPW gears up to close out the year in style.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Start

(01:15) Intro

(02:57) Texas Stampede Announced!, Max Heart Tournament & Grand Princess News

(11:13) Se-No, Merry Christmas Review

(35:18) Best Matches & Moments of 2025

(44:23) Year-End Party ’25 Preview

(49:20) Brief Graduates & Excursions Check-In

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From Thailand to Korakuen Hall, TJPW quietly delivered one of its sleeper hits of the year in Bangkok. Andy recaps TJPW Live in Bangkok before looking ahead to the Se-No, Merry Christmas show, breaks down the full Ittenyon Korakuen card, and touches on new announcements for Grand Princess ’26. Plus, a brief check-in on the latest updates involving graduates and excursions.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Start

(01:15) Intro

(02:35) Ittenyon Korakuen Card & Grand Princess ’26 Announcements

(09:11) TJPW Live in Bangkok Review

(36:00) Se-No, Merry Christmas Preview

(43:20) Graduates & Excursions

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There’s a lot on the docket this week in TJPW. Andy reviews the OchaPro Korakuen PPV, reacts to Moka Miyamoto’s retirement announcement, and gives some thoughts on Picture Book Reading Pro Wrestling and LOVE & PEACE before previewing TJPW’s upcoming Thailand show.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Start

(01:15) Intro

(03:44) Moka Miyamoto Retiring & Other News

(14:06) Thoughts on Picture Book Reading Pro Wrestling

(18:25) GOOD LIFE Presents LOVE & PEACE Review

(27:17) OchaPro Korakuen Review

(1:03:59) TJPW Live in Bangkok Preview

(1:08:55) Brief Check-In on Yuka, Namba, Mina & Yuu

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TJPW said “surprise!” this week and dropped a 2026 roster bomb - Sareee, MIRAI, Lei Ying Lee, and Max the Impaler are all on the way! In this episode, Andy breaks down each announcement along with reviews of Part 2 of the Organizing Festival and Step Forward ’25, a preview of OchaPro Korakuen, and a look at the TJPW ’26 press conference. We’ll also check in on Yuka Sakazaki’s ROH Pure Title chase and of course, celebrate Raku’s birthday!

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Start

(01:15) Intro

(02:22) Sareee, Mirai & Max the Impaler Returning to TJPW!

(08:42) TJPW ’26 Press Conference

(17:34) Bangkok Show PPV Cost, Book Café Show Uploaded & Happy Birthday Raku!

(19:34) TJPW Organizing Festival - Part 2 Review

(30:42) Step Forward ‘25 Review

(46:49) Lei Ying Lee Added to Grand Princess

(47:35) OchaPro Korakuen Preview

(53:49) Yuka Sakazaki’s ROH Pure Title Quest, Maki Itoh & Yamashita in Europe

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