Ep. 272: Quebec, Japan, And Between (w/ Mr. Warren Hayes)

About this episode

The episode features a discussion on the state of pro wrestling in Japan and nostalgia for early wrestling fandom in Quebec.

On this episode of the podcast, Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon are joined by wrestling writer/ connoisseur/YouTube host/jack of all trades Warren Hayes. Together, they discuss the state of pro wrestling in Japan, with special focus on New Japan and Stardom, as well as the evolving road to WrestleMania 42. Plus, Warren recalls his early wrestling fandom growing up in Quebec, waxing nostalgic about "Le Brunch De Pat Patterson."

People in this episode

Hosts: Al Castle, Brian R. Solomon

Guest: Warren Hayes

Topics covered

• pro wrestling
• Japan
• New Japan
• Stardom
• WrestleMania
• nostalgia
• Quebec

Keywords

• pro wrestling
• Japan
• WrestleMania 42
• New Japan
• Stardom
• Quebec
• Warren Hayes
• nostalgia

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New Japan, Stardom

Books & works: Le Brunch De Pat Patterson

Places: Quebec

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