Talk Joshi

Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling will run their Summer Sun Princess '26 show live on July 18th exclusively on WRESTLEUNIVERSE. The card is stacked, with Princess of Princess Champion Yuki Arai defending her belt against former four-time champion Miyu Yamashita, Wakana Uehara looking to dethrone International Princess Champion Suzume, and the DayDream team of Rika Tatsumi and Miu Watanabe putting their Princess Tag Team Championships on the line against Kyōraku Kyōmei. One of the marquee matches, the first announced for the show in fact, is Arisu Endo taking on joshi wrestling legend Aja Kong in a singles action, and we were lucky enough to catch a few words with The Walking Rainbow ahead of what is sure to be a sensational match. Q. At Grand Princess this year, you had a highly praised match teaming with Miyu Yamashita to take on Takumi Iroha and Sareee. Despite the loss many of your fans praised your performance. What were your feelings after that match? A. Immediately after the match, I was full of frustration, but at the same time, I felt that pro-wrestling is so much fun. It was a mix of emotions and I really couldn’t stop crying.Before the match started, Iroha-san and Sareee-san didn't even know my name, and they were like, "Who is this young girl?" So my mind was completely filled with the determination to carve the name "Arisu Endo" into their minds. And I believe I did it. Q. How important was it for you, and TJPW, to break the TJPW Korakuen hall attendance record? A. It is something very joyful! To be able to share a happy time with many people is happiness for me! Furthermore, I want to keep updating that record to be even larger, and someday, I want to have TJPW matches in an even bigger venue! Q. Your tag partner in Daisy Monkey, Suzume, is the current International Princess Champion. You are a former International Princess champion, are there any future plans challenging Suzume for that title? A. When I held the belt, I was frustrated that I couldn’t do anything with it just by holding it, so if I get the chance, I’d like to challenge her someday. Q. Summer Sun Princess is on July 18th in Korakuen Hall, and you are scheduled to face Aja Kong. How important is this match for your future career? A. After the match at Ryogoku Kokugikan, Aja-san spoke to me, and I was saved by her words. Because of that, when this singles match with her was decided, I felt both surprise and joy. I feel like I can move dozens or even hundreds of steps up the stairs of my pro wrestling career. Of course, I’ll fight with the intention of winning, not just to be satisfied with the experience. Q. The Tokyo Princess Cup is right around the corner. Last year you made it to the finals against Miu Watanabe. What would winning this year’s edition of the tournament mean to you? A. Last year, I gained the strength to reach the finals for the first time, and it was a year that gave me the confidence that I’m getting stronger. Recently I challenged Yuki Arai for the Princess of Princess belt and lost, but honestly it just made me more fired up. And I want that top belt in TJPW more than ever. So I want to win this tournament and fight for that belt again. Q. If you can wrestle any wrestler in North America in a singles match or tag match, who would be against? A. I was supposed to face Jada Stone in a match for the International Championship, but that didn’t happen, so I’d like to face her someday! A huge thanks goes to Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling and Arisu Endo for doing this interview and giving up their time during an incredibly busy build to Summer Sun Princess '26 on July 18th. We would like to take the time to thank Chiyoko Asakura, without whom this interview wouldn’t happen. Chiyoko kindly translated all of the questions we had for Arisu and we truly appreciate the effort and kindness. You can follow Chiyoko on Twitter right here: @chiyoko_asakura You can learn more about – and follow – TJPW on their Japanese (@tjpw201313). Y

Matt and Andy have a huge episode with a lot to cover in the world of Joshi. They will cover all the recent Sendai Girls and TJPW shows, ending with TJPW's big Korakuen Hall show "Stand Alone '26"! Plus Miyu Yamashita VS Kris Statlander in Pro Wrestling EVE, Shoko Nakajima VS Shotzi in MLW and Hazuki VS Persephone in AEW. Along with Matt's Women of Honor watch. It's over 2 hours of Joshi goodness for you this week! Let's Talk Joshi! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://worldofjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WOJWrestling Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WOJWrestling Threads: https://www.threads.net/WOJWrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/worldofjoshi.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwc

Matt and Andy go back and watch six TJPW matches featuring Daydream, the team of Rika Tatsumi and Miu Watanabe! Let's Talk Joshi! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA

It's an all TJPW affair this week as Matt and Andy review TJPW's SHE KNOWS HER WAY Shino Suzuki Homecoming Event (5/16) as well as TJPW Live in Las Vegas (16/4/2025). Plus Matt's Women of Honor Watch and Women's Owen Hart Tournament predictions. Let's Talk Joshi! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA

Matt and Andy review two big shows! TJPW's "Yes, Wonderland!" and Marvelous' 10th Anniversary featuring a great main event where "Spark Rush Explodes"!@ It's Sareee VS Takumi Iroha!! Plus Matt's Women of Honor segment. Let's Talk Joshi! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA

Matt sits down with his buddy and one of the best pro wrestling cosplayers in the game today, Chris Wain. They chat how Chris fell in love with wrestling, his favorite wrestler Shawn Michaels, his big run in with Matt Cardona and so much more !!! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwc

Matt goes back to just a few weeks ago, to watch a match from TJPW's Grand Princess 2026. It's an absolutely excellent tag match between Spark Rush (Sareee & Takumi Iroha) VS Miyu Yamashita & Arisu Endo! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwc

Matt is joined by independent commentator Jordan Castle, as they discuss all the great shows and matches coming up in Las Vegas for Wrestlemania week.They chat Stardom, TJPW, Marvelous and so much more! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwc

Matt and Andy review the Marvelous show from January 28th 2026, with the main event of Magenta (Riko & Maria) VS Ai Houzan & Senka Akatsuki. Then Matt talks about Women of Honor: Global Wars, what was originally only one match he wanted to watch, turned into 3!Let’s Talk Joshi! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA

Matt and Andy once again welcome back Andy Zike from the Toyko Joshi Pod! This time to Review Grand Princess '26! from The Openining bout of Uta Takami Vs Shion Kanzaki, that wackiness of the DDT Heavy Metal Iron Man Battle royal and Mizuki Vs Andreza The Giant Panda to The Awesome match that was Miyu Yamashita & Arisu Endo VS Sareee & Takumi Iroha (Spark Rush) to the Main Event of Miu Watanabe VS Yuki Arai. With all the title changes and new gear in between! Let’s Talk Joshi! Follow Tokyo Joshi Pod: https://linktr.ee/tokyojoshipod Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA

Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling will run the famous Ryogoku Kokugikan on March 29th when they bring their Grand Princess 26’ show live to WRESTLEUNIVERSE. The card is stacked, with MIRAI defending her International Princess Championship against Suzume, The IInspiration looking to dethrone Ober Eats for the Princess Tag Team Championships, Sareee teaming with Lei Ying Lee against Miyu Yamashita and Arisu Endo and so much more. Shoko Nakajima is one of TJPW’s most tenured competitors and is a two time Princess of Princess Champion. She’s also branches out onto the international circuit, until recently holding MLW’s Women’s World Featherweight title and is one of the company’s most endearing characters. We were lucky enough to catch a few words with the Big Kaiju during the company’s tour of Texas, and ahead of what is sure to be an incredible show in Sumo Hall. Q: You have wrestled quite a bit in the United States the last few years. Is there a city or arena that is your favourite, and what opponents have been your favourite while on those shows? A. I have many memorable cities. Las Vegas during WrestleMania Week, MLW, and the TJPW Texas tour, among others. In particular, the singles match against Miu Watanabe in Texas during the summer received a huge response. Most recently, the title match against Shotzi in MLW was also very memorable. Q: TJPW is doing shows this year in the United States, Canada and Italy. What other countries in the future would you like to see TJPW have shows in? A: Mexico. Not just for the matches, but I think it would be so much fun to just walk around the city with my TJPW comrades. Q: TJPW is growing quite a bit in Japan and the company has great buzz. Do you think it’s possible that we’ll see TJPW run bigger venues like Nippon Budokan in the future? A: I definitely think it is possible. I believe the Nippon Budokan is a place we will reach while I am still active in my career. Q: You have had some amazing matches what are some o your favorites? A: It would be when I won the tag team championships for the first time with Kyoraku Kyomei. And also the title defenses that followed. Q: At Grand Princess in Sumo Hall you’ll be across the ring from the legend that is Aja Kong. What does it mean to you to be on such a big show in a legendary venue in a match with Aja? A: When Kyoraku Kyomei faced Aja Kong and Max the Impaler at Sumo Hall a few years ago, that was the exact moment I truly experienced the massive scale of Aja-san. Last time, I was completely overwhelmed, so this time, I want to clash with her and make sure I’m not defeated by that same sense of scale. Q: You are known as the Big Kaiju, but who is your favourite Kaiju? A: My favorite is Anguirus from the Godzilla series. He’s a bit of an understated character, but he is a very kind-hearted Kaiju. A huge thanks goes to Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling and Shoko Nakajima for doing this interview and giving up their time during an incredibly busy time with the Texas Stampede shows and the build to Grand Princess ‘26 on March 29th. We would like to take the time to thank Chiyoko Asakura, without whom this interview wouldn’t happen. Chiyoko kindly translated all of the questions we had for Shoko and we truly appreciate the effort and kindness. You can follow Chiyoko on Twitter right here: @chiyoko_asakura You can learn more about – and follow – TJPW on their Japanese (@tjpw201313). You can also check out their website right here Finally, another huge thank you to Shoko Nakajima for agreeing to this interview. You can follow her on Twitter here: @nk147cm You can check out TJPW on WRESTLE UNIVERSE. Sign-up with a seven-day free trial here TJPW Grand Princess 26’ in Ryogoku Kokugikan will air LIVE on WRESTLEUNIVERSE on March 29th.

Matt and Andy try to catch everyone up on a very busy past week of Joshi wrestling news and happenings! They review both TJPW Texas Stampede shows from Austin! Featuring a Match of the year contender of Shoko Nakajima VS Miyu Yamashita! Let’s Talk Joshi! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA