Ep 12 | Step Forward ’25 Review, MAJOR Talent Announcements, OchaPro Korakuen Preview

TJPW said “surprise!” this week and dropped a 2026 roster bomb - Sareee, MIRAI, Lei Ying Lee, and Max the Impaler are all on the way! In this episode, Andy breaks down each announcement along with reviews of Part 2 of the Organizing Festival and Step Forward ’25, a preview of OchaPro Korakuen, and a look at the TJPW ’26 press conference. We’ll also check in on Yuka Sakazaki’s ROH Pure Title chase and of course, celebrate Raku’s birthday!   TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Start (01:15) Intro (02:22) Sareee, Mirai & Max the Impaler Returning to TJPW! (08:42) TJPW ’26 Press Conference (17:34) Bangkok Show PPV Cost, Book Café Show Uploaded & Happy Birthday Raku! (19:34) TJPW Organizing Festival - Part 2 Review (30:42) Step Forward ‘25 Review (46:49) Lei Ying Lee Added to Grand Princess (47:35) OchaPro Korakuen Preview (53:49) Yuka Sakazaki’s ROH Pure Title Quest, Maki Itoh & Yamashita in Europe   Follow the Pod - @tokyojoshipod on X, Instagram, TikTok Email the Pod - [email protected] Stream TJPW - Wrestle Universe     The Tokyo Joshi Pod is a fan podcast and is in no way affiliated with TJPW, CyberFight, or its talents. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the host and do not reflect the official positions of TJPW, CyberFight, or any wrestlers.