The Emerald FlowShow is a podcast about the Japanese wrestling promotions Pro Wrestling NOAH and All Japan Pro Wrestling hosted by Paul Völsch and Gerard Di Trolio, two long-time fans of puroresu and contributors at Voices of Wrestling. They combine their experience and knowledge to bring you in-depth analysis to two of the most well-known wrestling promotions in Japan, and occasionally smaller ones too.

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In this packed episode, Paul and Gerard talk about the formation of Dream Star Fighting Marigold and what it means for All Japan and NOAH. Plus: Remembering Akebono, ZERO1, DDT, and of course the latest shows from NOAH and coverage of the first show of the Champion Carnival. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations'>https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations</a>

Emerald FlowShow #62: Of Course We Found a Way to Talk About Marigold

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Paul and Gerard dive right into Yuma Anzai&#39;s shocking victory over Katsuhiko Nakajima to become the youngest Triple Crown champion in history. They then talk more about what the heck is going on with ZERO1 and finish up by discussing two good NOAH shows and the momentum the company is building. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations'>https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations</a>

Emerald FlowShow #61: The Newest Hero

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Paul and Gerard dive into DDT&#39;s Judgement 2024 show. From there they cover recent shows from NOAH and All Japan, and finish off the show by looking at the Champion Carnival lineups. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations'>https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations</a>

Emerald FlowShow #60: YO-HEY Respect Army

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Paul and Gerard discuss the tragic passing of Yutaka Yoshie. Paul reports back on his trip to wXw 16 Carat Gold weekend. Then it&#39;s over to NOAH to cover the Victory Challenge Tag League and an awful match. The show finishes up with a discussion of recent All Japan shows plus the Champion Carnival participants. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations'>https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations</a>

Emerald FlowShow #59: One Step Foward, Two Steps Back

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Paul and Gerard talk about Kaisei Takechi&#39;s incredible debut in DDT, the weirdness going on in ZERO1, plus the latest shows from All Japan and NOAH featuring some great title matches and a very good start to the Victory Challenge tag league. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations'>https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations</a>

Emerald FlowShow #58: Will the Real ZERO1 Please Stand Up?

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Paul and Gerard discuss the newly announced Bloodsport show at Sumo Hall, the big title change in NOAH, the Victory Challenge Tournament, NTV&#39;s 70th anniversary of wrestling on the network show, and review and preview upcoming All Japan shows. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations'>https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations</a>

Emerald FlowShow #57: Requiem for the King of Fists

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Paul and Gerard discuss the latest news including Kazuchika Okada&#39;s departure from New Japan, and more on the backstage drama in All Japan. Then they cover the big All Japan show featuring another great Nakajima Triple Crown match and talk about the latest NOAH shows where they declare that the company is really turning a corner and is building itself back up. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations'>https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations</a>

Emerald FlowShow #56: Dr. Ikemenlove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Jacket

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Paul is back from his trip to Japan with lots to talk about. Gerard and Paul also cover all of the backstage drama from All Japan, the Masanobu Fuchi anniversary show, and have some good things to say about the recent NOAH shows and the direction of the company in general. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations'>https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations</a>

Emerald FlowShow #55: Are You The Mastermind?

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Gerard is joined by Dylan Fox of the Eastern Lariat to discuss all of the big new year shows from All Japan and NOAH including the epic rematch between Katsuhiko Nakajima and Kento Miyahara. They discuss the matches and talk about all of the controversy surrounding All Japan&#39;s president and the main event of NOAH The New Year and try to find silver linings after a wild end to 2023 and an equally wild beginning of 2024 in Japanese wrestling. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations'>https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations</a>

Emerald FlowShow #54: Nakajima Bom-Ba-Ye

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As Paul heads to Japan, Gerard flies solo previewing the big upcoming shows for AJPW &amp; NOAH. Along the way he talks about the AJPW &amp; WWE, digresses into AEW &amp; NJPW, offers up a year in review, and an apology. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations'>https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations</a>

Emerald FlowShow #53: AJPWWE

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Paul and Gerard are back to cover the rest of the Real World Tag League and the Junior Battle of Glory and All Japan&#39;s continuing hot streak. They ruminate on whether Nakajima actually has a chance to beat Kento on New Years Eve. Also the miserable dealings of NOAH and the backlash they are receiving for booking Kota Ibushi. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations'>https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations</a>

Emerald FlowShow #52: New Japan Is a HoT Promotio & All Japan Is a HOT Promotion

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Paul and Gerard are back to discuss the first five nights of All Japan&#39;s Real World Tag League and who the standouts are so far. They also cover NOAH&#39;s latest Monday Magic episode, the state of the promotion in general and Gerard shares his thoughts on DDT&#39;s Ultimate Party 2023. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations'>https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations</a>

Emerald FlowShow #51: The REAL World Tag League

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With Gerard out, Paul is bringing on Voices of Wrestling&#39;s own Jeff Andrews aka the Shin Nihon Tribal Chief on a tagent-filled episode. It takes them an hour to go through NOAH&#39;s Fukuoka show, though a lot of that time is spent talking about New and All Japan, the similarities between Jake Lee and SANADA and Jake Morris&#39; prospects. They also cover All Japan&#39;s Hokkaido tour, including an excellent Triple Crown match between Aoyagi &amp; Nakajima, as well as a discussion of Ryuki Honda&#39;s age. Also somehow, they start discussing New Japan 2003 Tokyo Dome show. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations'>https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations</a>

Emerald FlowShow #50: Going on Tangents with the Shin Nihon Tribal Chief

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On a quick turnaround, Paul and Gerard are back to talk about All Japan&#39;s memorable Korakuen show with a Yuma Aoyagi vs. Kento Miyahara title match and the appearance of one Katsuhiko Nakajima. But first, they cover the recent happenings in NOAH, which funnily enough includes Nakajima&#39;s last Korakuen match with that promotion. They also cover the Real World Tag League field and All Japan&#39;s upcoming Hokkaido tour. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations'>https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations</a>

Emerald FlowShow #49: Flowers From Katsuhiko

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Paul and Gerard are reunited yet again. They start off covering the Astronauts produce show BOKURA WA KAKUTO TANTEIDAN with the excellent main event between Fuminori Abe and Takuya Nomura that has been gaining a lot of buzz. Then they talk about NOAH&#39;s surprisingly fun and refreshing Monday Magic show as well as the general state of NOAH. They close off the show talking about All Japan, the great number they drew in Kakuda for the Kento/Yuma vs the Saitos, and give their predictions for the big Yuma Aoyagi vs Kento Miyahara Tripe Crown match. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations'>https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations</a>

Emerald FlowShow #48: We Are Fighting Detectives Too

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Paul and Gerard are separated again. Due to scheduling issues, they couldn&#39;t come together simultaneously to record, so they thought of something new. Each of them recorded their thoughts on the happenings in NOAH and All Japan, including the recent departures from NOAH and Yuma Aoyagi&#39;s Triple Crown defense against Ryuki Honda. Warning: Gerard&#39;s mic went a bit wonky at times. I&#39;ve tried my best to fix it, but maybe don&#39;t turn the volume all the way up while listening to his part - Paul Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations'>https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations</a>

Emerald FlowShow #47: NOAH Departure 2023

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Paul and Gerard are finally reuinited. They talk about the finals of NOAH&#39;s N-1 tournament as well as All Japan&#39;s continuing hot streak including a great Kento Miyahara vs Yuma Anzai match. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations'>https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations</a>

Emerald FlowShow #46: Go can still Go

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This week with Paul away, Gerard welcomes Dylan Fox of the Eastern Lariat to chat about the legacy of Terry Funk and cover the Royal Road and N1 Tournaments. You do not want to miss this episode, there is a lot of topics covered! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations'>https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations</a>

Emerald FlowShow #45: Tournament Time + Funk Forever

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Paul is joined by special guest Andrew Sinclair to rant about Kaito&#39;s treatment in the G1 and talk about his future going forward. They also cover the beginning of NOAH&#39;s N1 tournament. In another rant Paul talks about GLEAT Ver. Mega and the promotion&#39;s baffling booking. Then they pivot to something more positive by talking about All Japan&#39;s recent success including two Triple Crown title defenses and they close the show discussing the recently announced field for the Royal Road tournament. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations'>https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations</a>

Emerald FlowShow #44: The Geekification of Kaito Kiyomiya

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Paul and Gerard talk about what everyone else is talking about and that is the big Kento vs Nakajima match in Korakuen. They gush about the match and how much of a success the whole thing is for both promotions. Then they preview HAYATA vs Atsuki Aoyagi, talk about the announced N1 card and the build up of Hokuto Omori. They finish off the show with a discussion about GLEAT&#39;s disappointing Sumo Hall card Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations'>https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations</a>

Emerald FlowShow #43: Kento vs. Nakajima Nuff Said

The Emerald FlowShow is a podcast about the Japanese wrestling promotions Pro Wrestling NOAH and All Japan Pro Wrestling hosted by Paul Völsch and Gerard Di Trolio, two long-time fans of puroresu and contributors at Voices of Wrestling. They combine their experience and knowledge to bring you in-depth analysis to two of the most well-known wrestling promotions in Japan, and occasionally smaller ones too.