The Dominion Review Show. Discussing every match, and the stories and characters from this enjoyable, albeit still contentious, show + wax lyrical about the House of Fun that was the Despe Invitational. Also, a NJPW Soul (aka Dominion Part 2) preview. To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠…

The Dominion Preview Show. Discussing every match, and the stories and characters we think you should be following whilst chatting the hype surrounding Despy v Taiji and Henare v Shingo and discussing the show wide narrative that is Mox vs HoT and the need for a change. To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

The Stiff Bois are back just in time to preview the BOSJ semi-finals. After an eventful week, including Dave getting sick and missing the typical recording window, the lads gathered directly after the final night of Block action to provide a comprehensive character review of BOSJ31. Debating who was this years MVP the bois cover a range of impressi…

The Stiff Bois return, and are getting used to this live to tape approach, with a packed show talking the big news of the BoSJ. From the Dominion main event, to Akira's unfortunate injury, the infrastructure of the jnr division and what it represents in relation to the whole of New Japan Pro Wrestling, Drilla on commentary, Despy v Connors, the sta…

The Stiff Bois embark on a journey into a brand new world as they record this episode live to tape. The safety net of the edit is gone and the lads are left to cover the big talking points of New Japan in a free flowing chat. The Bois discuss the Strong tag titles and the Strong title scene in general, Gabe Kidd's command over every aspect of pro w…

After a short Tamashii rant, the Stiff bois celebrate #Stiff100 by answering your questions. Over 4 hours of the The Stiff Bois opening the mail sack to discuss what you want to talk about. Over 25 questions covering a wide range of New Japan Pro Wrestling topics are explored. From BOSJ31, G1, Reiwa 3, Gabe Kidd, Best Stories and hypothetical Stiff…

Off the back of an experimental episode about a seemingly nebulous topic, the Stiff Bois return to some well worn terrain to provide a full deep dive preview of Wrestling Dontaku; whilst also covering all the happenings from the road to. This is a huge show, diving deep into the characters and stories on both nights, as the New Generation start sho…

This is not a normal episode. It's not even a normal double feature. But, after an eventful week for the show online, the Bois gather to explore the differing views on contemporary pro-wrestling through the lens of how they see pro-wresting. The result is an experimental podcast that acts as a rumination on the current NJPW approach to storytelling…

Mox is IWGP champion and the landscape of New Japan has seemingly shifted on its axis. But have no fear, old and new fans alike, the Sitff Bois are here to guide you through what this monumental move will mean for the characters and stories of New Japan; all whilst reviewing an awesome Windy City Riot show (+ some Wrestling World Taiwan). To join t…

It's a massive review and preview show. The lads breakdown the key stories directions from Sakura Genesis and speculate about how these will progress at both Windy City Riot in Chicago and Wrestling World Taiwan. Is it Mox's time? To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

The Stiff Bois are leaving the meta-discourse in the dust and focussing on providing a classic WWS style preview show. Every match on the card will be dissected to uncover the key narratives, character motivations and potential future directions for all involved. Sakura Genesis, in many ways, feels like a landmark moment in the future direction of …

With a short break from NJPW touring action, the Stiff Bois have time to take a break from engaging in the dreaded discourse, and can finally reveal the listener voted Golden Stiffie Award winners. Because it's a bit late, the lads can start to do some of that classic WWS projecting to think about who could be in the running for each category by th…

Was the juice worth the squeeze? The Stiff Bois discuss a controversial New Japan Cup, through the lens of House of Torture, to provide HoT takes on the different types of storytelling that aid the rise of pro wrestling characters; important concepts when considering the rise of Yota Tsuji. This is a shorter and more focused episode aimed at assess…

The NJ Cup rolls on and the Stiff Bois are back to ask some questions, tackle loud assumptions, and work to uncover the stories that are happening in the shadow of the House. To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠weworkstiff.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can find and follow the sh…

A full New Japan Cup preview detailing every one of the 28 participants prospects, match-ups and potential narratives throughout the Cup. Plus, the Bois share some love for Sting and AEW. To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠weworkstiff.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can find and foll…

The episode where we review New Beginning in Sapporo and likely annoy Wrestling twitter. To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠weworkstiff.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can find and follow the show: On X / twitter @weworkstiff On Instagram instagram.com/weworkstiff/ On Reddit reddit.com/r…

The Wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois preview two big NJPW nights in Sapporo. Chatting the curious direction for ZSJ, the IWGP women’s title potential, Despy’s reformation school for wayward bois, GOD v GOD, J5G v LIJ as experienced through Hair v Hair and spend a long time diving deep into our excitement and expectation surrounding Nic Nemeth stepping i…

Danielson vs ZSJ. War Dogs V United Empire. This is all the Wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois are talking about on this episode. Because the matches demand it. To join the Club or buy some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠weworkstiff.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can find and follow the show: On X / twitter @weworkstiff On Ins…

This means a lot of talk about the United Empire headinginto the Cage match. Whether its Akira’s vulnerability, TJP’s possible duplicity, Okhan’s emerging Empire, Ospreay’s absence, Cobbs Injury or Henares war, all sides of the Empire are discussed. Also, we talk ZSJ’s goals for the year in New Japan and what this match with Danielson means, the ch…

It’s the 2023 Year in Review in the form of a monster Golden Stiffies Awards Nomination Special episode. It may have taken a little longer to edit, but it has arrived, and is the place to learn who the bois nominated for awards in categories such as Character of the Year, Match of the Year, Best WWS Episode, Biggest Missed Opportunity, The Story of…

WE'RE BACK! We talk Wrestle Kingdom and the implicit message it sent, Okada leaving and the impacts of that in the context of the emerging characters and stories in the company, and then begin a deep dive series into the factions of New Japan Pro Wrestling; starting with the War Dogs. To join the Club or buy some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠th…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and to celebrate, the wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois are giving out their best gifts in the form of the biggest episode in the history of We Work Stiff. The most comprehensive (and possibly pretentious) Wrestle Kingdom preview show possible featuring a cavalcade of the best minds in the New Japan community. We…

This week the lads return from a forced mini break due to Dave dealing with COVID, but, upon return Josh throws poor Dave straight into the deep end to comprehensively discuss the World Tag League Finals and all the consequential story beats. Topics include the Pirate life for LiJ, Yota and Yuya going from back to back to hair vs hair, Sanada v Nai…

This week the Bois are “wrapped” with Tag League. So much so, they spend an exorbitant amount of time dissecting the first half of the tour by breaking down each team, where they’re placed, what elements of character and story progression have been on display, and where this may be leading these personalities towards the end of the league; and the …

The wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois this week, like basically every New Japan content creator, have to talk about the AEW and NJPW partnership in the wake of the drama and discourse of the weekend. But rather than vent frustrations, the lads use this as an opportunity to uncover the structure of New Japan's narrative conventions and explain why the eve…

The Stiff Bois are back to preview the most intriguing World Tag League in recent memory. Starting with a discussion about Hiromu in DDT, with a brief overview of the puro landscape, and some discussion of the key moments from Lonestar Shootout, the lads then play the role of news breakers, discussing in real time the release of the Tag League line…

This week the Stiff Bois dive into a very on brand, deep dive, review an incredible Power Struggle show. Off the back of the launch of theStiff.Club the lads are feeling particularly positive and have found so many things in New Japan to get around. Shota v Ospreay put on a masterpiece that’s vibes could only be surpassed by the chaos of Mox v Grea…

A busy week for New Japan sees the Stiff Bois discussing ZSJ’s equally busy week, Shingo and the NEVER realm of Nakajima, providing a deep dive into the matches, characters and stories of interest from first half of Super Jnr Tag League (including one story the lads think is the perfect representation of New Japan at its best) and then the show fin…

Listen to The Stiff Bois first ever live podcast recording, taking place from PWA Colosseum’s fan fest event. The Bois were joined by the awesome Paris De Silva of the Velocities to talk PWA, the Colosseum tournament, New Japan pro wrestling and Japanese pro wrestling philosophy. An awesome event made more special by all our Stiffies; and we want t…

The Limb Reaper of New Japan Pro Wrestling Robbie Eagles returns once more to the podcast in a wide-ranging discussion that covers his move to TMDK, Fujita’s excursion, New Japan’s movements into South East Asia and then delves into extensive previews of this week’s upcoming PWA Colosseum event, and an incredible breakdown of the Super Junior Tag L…

The episode where Josh and Dave review NJPW Destruction in Ryogoku; featuring reviews of every match and further analysis of each match in terms of the character and the big picture implications heading towards Wrestle Kingdom. A big episode that not only gets you up to date with all the happenings from the fall out of the Destruction show but sets…

Will Josh and Dave survive the discourse as they provide a comprehensive preview of NJPW Destruction in Ryogoku? The lads speculate as to who 'X the 5th Guy' could be, the ceiling that Kevin Knight could break through, the reason why philosophies matter in New Japan Pro Wrestling, the never ending story of the NEVER open weight title and how this i…

Josh and Dave are back to give a comprehensive review of Destruction in Kobe, covering each match and providing analysis on the key character directions and relevant stories that played out and spend a lot of time rationalising the decisions and speculating where they could lead. Key talking points include 'long shadows, the House and Sanada's reig…

Josh and Dave are here to provide a comprehensive preview of the Destruction in Kobe card, covering each match and providing analysis on the key character directions and relevant stories heading into the event and begin to speculate on the possible directions heading out. Key talking points include the rise of Douki, a brief chat on matchmaking vs …

As the Road to Destruction Tour gets underway the Bois are back to let the Stiffies know that where were heading, we don’t need roads, as the lads discuss all things Zack Sabre Jr. Off the big news from AEW, the dream match being set, Zack has an important couple of months ahead which seemingly will indicate a lot about his, and NJPW’s, future. So,…

Josh and Dave discuss a big wrestling weekend and consider the implications for NJPW, its characters, stories and fans. Discussing a great RevPro show and AEW’s massive spectacle the lads explore how New Japan’s partnerships currently operate, the different ways they manifest and are experienced by fans and the intentions and unintended consequence…

With the G1 in the rear view, and the Destruction tour still up ahead, this week, Josh and Dave take the time to guide the Stiffies through what makes NJPW characters and storytelling so engaging for them and introduce a theory that helps the lads determine who is moving forward in New Japan Pro Wrestling. You can find and follow the show: On X / t…

Josh and Dave wrap up the entire G1 tournament through the lens of the Elite 8. Talking the key stories and directions for each character, their best matches and notable moments, as well as acknowledging the best performers across the entire tournament. Plus, a deep dive into the incredible performance of Naito across his final two matches vs Naito…

With the G1 finals upon us, the wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois, as part of a series of shows for this final week, look back to review the performance of the A and B block’s by naming their teams MVP’s for each block. The lads also break down the first of Gedo’s controversial decisions this tournament (more to come in the C and D and Finals reviews), t…

In the midst of what seems like a collective wrestling fatigue sweeping the G1 Discourse, the wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois are here to discuss week 2 of New Japan’s Grade 1 Climax. The lads discuss the criticism of the tournament but work to understand and rationalise the decisions and potential positive impacts in the long run. In addition, Stiff S…

The Tri-Pod unites to talk a host of topics from the first week of G1 Climax 33. From big picture ideas like the size of the field, the format, the inconsistent block nights, to the Stuff the Stiffies should be checking out and each of the lads standout performers in their teams, this is a packed episode to get you caught up on what to follow as th…

It’s Stiff 1 Climax time and the celebrate Josh and Dave preview all 32 participants from this years tournament to explore their key stories and character motivations heading into the tourney. The lads breakdown the pivotal matches for each participant, project their potential in the tournament and consider the possible stories in, and directions h…

A classic We Work Stiff show review where the wholesome Aussie Stiff Boi’s break down the key matches and characters to explore how a show of Independence for New Japan Pro Wrestling solidified the identity of the fledgeling brand. The lads answer listener questions as they discuss who Eddie Kingston can be in NJPW, why Despy can be the face of the…

Focusing on discussing the concept of Forbidden Door, and what it means for New Japan, the lads do their best to extrapolate some future meaning from the matches and outcomes. After a spectacular event this means talking about where Tanahashi is at this stage in his career, how ZSJ had transcended his tekkers to become one of the best in the world,…

Its Forbidden Door SZN! In preparation for what looks to be a classic cross-over event, the wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois gather to preview the top 4 matches from the show; focusing on the NJPW characters and why each of their matches make sense for their continued character progression in 2023. If you are not entirely sure about the match ups, or th…

This week the wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois follow up a somewhat divisive episode with what feels like an equally divisive episode, but for different reasons. It's Double Feature time. Where the lads compare a character, group or story to a feature film for the purpose of finding parallels that could elucidate insights into character motivations and …

Here @weworkstiff we take feedback on board. This week, ELP provided us a lovely review; raising a good point.We, for too long, have ignored the time conscious ELP fan.So, to remedy this, we offer a 10 minute re-edit, all about @elpwrestling. You can find and follow us: On twitter twitter.com/weworkstiff On Instagram instagram.com/weworkstiff/ On R…

Dominion is renowned as being New Japan Pro Wrestling’s story rich show; and it didn’t disappoint this year. It was packed full of interesting character developments and fresh and intriguing stories and so the wholesome Aussie Stiff Bois, who love exploring the movement and progression of stories, went into overdrive to review them all. This is a h…

After a packed BOSJ szn, the bois jump back on the mics to record a bonus show to preview New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Dominion event. With so many unpredictable matches on the card, the lads go into speculation overdrive, contemplating the potential story and character directions that could come from the matches, as well as thinking about some of the…

Its party time, excellent, as The Stiff Bois provide a comprehensive review of the BOSJ finals and the tournament in its totality; detailing their most impressive performers, biggest surprises, best matches and the big picture implications for many of the results, stories and character movements across an awesome tournament. You can find and follow…