The Puro Wrestling Academy

Class is in session at the Puro Wrestling Academy! Join host Dan Ginnetty, as he travels back in time and discusses the ins and outs of the history of Pro Wrestling in Japan. Dan has spent decades studying the world of Japanese Wrestling and now he offers up his historian-level knowledge for the English speaking fans out there who have been dying to learn more about the world of "Puroresu"!

The Puro Wrestling Academy is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Puro Wrestling Academy, a sports show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #14

  PURO #14: (1963, Part 1) Gorillas, Haystacks, & Killers... OH MY!

  Feb 3, 20251h 50mS0

  <p>The Puro Wrestling Academy returns for the Season Finale episode, as Professor Dan Ginnetty covers the first 8 months of 1963 in Japan. Giant Baba returns from his 2 -Year North American excursion, the 5th Annual World League is upon us, Rikidozan married for a 4th time, even in losing Antonio Inoki continues to generate much-needed experience, "Mammoth" Suzuki demoted to a "Gorilla", Toyonobori comes out of hiding due to gambling debts (again), a young Umanosuke Ueda appears, rules of a Japanese Battle Royal, Buddy Rogers' entourage, both Killer X and Mr. ZERO unmasked. Plus, a loaded ensemble of foreign talent arrive...

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  Episode #13

  PURO #13: (1962) Vampire Blassie Wreaks Havoc, Baba's U.S. Excursion

  Nov 24, 20241h 55mS0

  <p>The Puro Wrestling Academy returns, as Professor Dan Ginnetty talks 1962 in Puroresu History. Just some of the topics include, "Vampire" Fred Blassie wreaking havoc in his feud with Rikidozan, hear how Blassie's bloody style left some fans DEAD (literally)! Plus. we discuss World Title Changes, Tag Title Changes, the 4th Annual World League, Thesz vs. Rikidozan, Kanji Inoki renamed "Antonio", Kintaro Oki Updates, Giant Baba's success in North America, many familiar foreign talent compete such as Dick Hutton, Mike Sharpe, Luther Lindsay, Ricky Waldo, Buddy Austin, Skull Murphy, Gorilla Marconi, big Moose Cholak, Bull Ortega, & so much more!</p><...

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  Episode #12

  PURO #12: (1961) Great Antonio Arrives, Bill Miller Unmasks, Inoki Ascends, More

  Nov 1, 20241h 46mS0

  <p>It's time for another edition of the Puro Wrestling Academy, as we talk the year of 1961 in Japan. We look at the Third World League Tournament, The Great Antonio’s rise (and fall), an epic Title vs. Mask showdown, Kintaro Oki’s breaking out, Antonio Inoki moving up the card, Giant Baba leaving for the U.S., Rikidozan attempts to promote boxing and forces his local talent to build him a new wrestling complex, there’s also multiple unmaskings including the Zebra Kid, Bill Miller,, Lord James Blears, & others! Plus, additional topics including The Ultimate Warrior, Candlepin Bowling, & more!</p><p>H...

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  Episode #11

  PURO #11: (1960) INOKI & BABA DEBUT!

  Oct 11, 20241h 41mS0

  <p>NEW Puro Wrestling Academy w/Dan Ginnetty is here! We talk the huge year of 1960 in Japan as business is BOMING! How Rikidozan finds Inoki AND Baba in an unbelievable story. Then, it's the DEBUT of Antonio Inoki, and the DEBUT of Shohei "Giant" Baba in the ring! Plus, the 2nd Annual World League Tournament. Toyonobori's Troubles. The Ricky Waldo story. Hombre Montana arrives in Japan, Yoshimura moves to Heavyweight, Yoshinosato vacates the Light weight title as he becomes Junior Champion, New Light Heavyweight Champion crowned, Midget Matches, King Curtis Iaukea, Tex McKenzie, & much more!</p><p>Please Subscribe...

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  Episode #10

  PURO #10: (1959) World League Tourney Debuts, Mr. Atomic Unmasked, More

  Sep 24, 20241h 42mS0

  <p>It's time for another session of the Puro Wrestling Academy w/Dan Ginnetty. This time out we look at the year of 1959 in Japanese Wrestling History. A ton of firsts as Rikidozan turns his misfortunes around... The first ever World League Tournament, the debut of "Mr. Atomic", the first ever unmasking in Japan, the first color TV broadcast of Japanese wrestling, the first ever TV Studio wrestling bout in Japan... and the first real blade job(?)! Plus, MR. ATOMIC DEBUTS, Yoshinosato & Kokichi Endo Return, Enrique Torres, King Kong Czaya, Lord James Blears, Mike Paidousis, Danny Plechas, Bull Ortega, and...

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