Retro Wrestling Ep. 49: 90s All Japan Women’s Wrestling Watchalong w/Bob Anderson

(90s All Japan Women’s Wrestling Watchalong w/ Guest Bob Anderson)This week on Retro Wrestling with Gene Jackson, we step WAY outside the comfort zone and into something that might completely change how you look at wrestling.Joining Gene is returning guest (and Retro WCW podcast co-host) “Broadcast” Bob Anderson, and together they dive into a 1993 All Japan Women’s Wrestling classic that is widely considered one of the greatest matches of all time.And let’s just say… if you think you’ve seen everything wrestling has to offer, this match is here to prove you wrong.Featuring names like Manami Toyota, Toshiyo Yamada, Dynamite Kansai, and Mayumi Ozaki, this isn’t just a match, it’s a full-blown, high speed, no regard for human life war that somehow combines insane athleticism with real storytelling and selling.On this episode, we break down:Why these women were doing things in the early ‘90s that the U.S. wouldn’t catch up to for YEARSThe insane pace, creativity, and physicality that still feels ahead of its timeThe difference between “modern spot wrestling” and what THESE women were doing and why this actually worksThe level of punishment these wrestlers take… and how they kept doing it for decadesAnd yes… we react in real time to:Brutal kicks that look like they belong in a shoot fightMind blowing high speed sequences and transitionsMoves that you’ll swear didn’t exist until the 2000s (or later)And a finish that somehow tops everything that came before itWhat starts as a curiosity turns into pure disbelief as Gene sees firsthand why this style has such a legendary reputation and why names like Manami Toyota are still brought up in “greatest of all time” conversations.Whether you’re a longtime fan of joshi wrestling or someone who’s never seen a second of it… this is one of those episodes where you’re going to walk away saying:“How the hell were they doing this in 1993?” ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★