Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #152 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes leading Japanese wrestling historian Fumi Saito to the show!

Brian and Fumi’s conversation focuses on a little-discussed topic: Gorilla Monsoon’s wrestling career in Japan, and the significance of Japan to his legacy.

Plus there’s more on Japanese wrestling history, including the Baba and Inoki NWA/WWF title switches of the ’70s, and other topics!

Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network.

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