Alan 4L's ProWres Paradise Archives

VIP AUDIO 6/23 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Forbidden Door in-depth preview, match-by-match and overall thoughts with Andrew Rich (150 min.)

June 23, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by Music of the Mat’s Andrew Rich for a look ahead to AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. We talk going to […]

VIP AUDIO 6/19 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: “30 4L 30” Episode 5 – Bam Bam Bigelow. Musgrave & Alan4L take an in-depth look at the career of one of the most identifiable wrestlers of the ‘90s (97 min.)

June 19, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L brings you the fifth edition of “30 4L 30,” our take on ESPN’s 30 for 30 series. Celebrating 30 years as an […]

VIP AUDIO 6/6 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Justin Shapiro is back again with our quarterly run-down of all things AEW. Punk’s injury, Goto, TK’s booking, Rush, and of course MJF (141 min.)

June 6, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by somewhat of a regular recently, our good pal Justin Shapiro. Alan and Justin somehow manage to find a few tidbits […]

VIP AUDIO 5/31 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Month-end catch-up looking at the top bouts from Best of the Super Juniors, King of Gate, All Japan, Gleat, and Takeshita’s instant impact in AEW (44 min.)

May 31, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L brings you up to speed on what’s been impressing him in the squared circle during the month of May, which has been one […]

VIP AUDIO 5/14 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: “30 4L 30” Episode 4 – Mick Foley. Joe Gagne & Justin Shapiro join Alan4L for an in-depth look at Cactus Jack, Mankind, Dude Love, and the man behind them all (142 min.)

May 14, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L brings you the fourth edition of “30 4L 30,” our take on ESPN’s 30 for 30 series. Celebrating 30 years as an obsessed […]

VIP AUDIO 5/1 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Golden Week 2022 in Japan – Looking ahead to big Dragongate & BJW shows, thoughts on New Japan and AJPW Champion Carnival (93 min.)

May 4, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L looks at the major goings on in Japan as we’re in the midst of Golden Week 2022 celebrations. First up on the show, […]

VIP AUDIO 5/1 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Celebrating 60 years of Korakuen Hall with a countdown of the 15 greatest matches in its history (106 min.)

May 1, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L brings you the final show of our month-long celebration of Korakuen Hall’s 60th Birthday. After much internal deliberation, we count down the 15 […]

VIP AUDIO 4/15 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Celebrating 60 years of Korakuen Hall with Dragongate’s Jae Church. History of Dragon System in Korakuen, classic matches, memories, future of Japanese wrestling (179 min.)

April 15, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L brings you the second show of our month-long celebration of Korakuen Hall’s 60th birthday. With a mammoth three hours of conversation, Dragongate commentator […]

VIP AUDIO 4/7 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Celebrating 60 years of Korakuen Hall – Personal memories, classic matches & moments, more (141 min.)

April 7, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L brings you the first show of a month-long celebration of Korakuen Hall, Japan’s mecca of professional wrestling. With the help of Mark Buckledee […]

VIP AUDIO 3/29 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: “30 4L 30” Episode 3 – Claudio Castagnoli. Alan & WH Park talk Claudio on the indies, Cesaro in WWE, and more about one of the most talented wrestlers of his era (137 min.)

March 29, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L brings you the third edition of “30 4L 30,” our take on ESPN’s “30 for 30” series. Celebrating 30 years as an obsessed […]

VIP AUDIO 3/26 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Special guest judge Chris Hero analyzes the ECW cards put together in the Joe Gagne Christmas Draft (42 min.)

March 26, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L recruits The Wrestling Genius Chris Hero to offer his insight, analysis, and most importantly his decision-making skills as we finally get a winner […]

VIP AUDIO 3/15 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: “30 4L 30” Episode 2 – Big Van Vader. Wrestler of the ‘90s? Alan and Kieran Lefort talk the man who delivered in spades all over the world of wrestling (158 min.)

March 15, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L brings you the second episode of “30 4L 30,” our take on ESPN’s “30 for 30” series. Celebrating 30 years as an obsessed […]

VIP AUDIO 3/8 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: A show filled with some vintage 4L positivity coming off recent highs of Dragongate, wXw 16 Carat, Defy’s incredible Nick Wayne vs. Swerve MOTY, and GLEAT’s G-Rex finals (69 min.)

March 8, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is riding a wave of ProWres Positivity after watching what may very well be the Match of the Year so far. Yes indeed, […]

VIP AUDIO 2/28 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Alan gets together with Benno of GRAPPL for the second part of their talk about ROH Hall of Fame, 20 years after The Era of Honor Begins. Hero, Low Ki, McGuinness, Sapolsky, more (124 min.)

February 28, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by GRAPPL’s Benno for part two of an all-encompassing (near four-hour) look at the Ring of Honor Hall of Fame and […]

VIP AUDIO 2/25 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Alan gets together with Benno of GRAPPL to talk the ROH Hall of Fame, 20 years after The Era of Honor Begins (107 min.)

February 25, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by GRAPPL’s Benno for part one of an all-encompassing (near four-hour) look at the Ring of Honor Hall of Fame and […]

VIP AUDIO 2/19 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Alan chats with his top AEW analysts Barry & Justin about how things are shaping up for Revolution, going deep on all matches announced, and yes, even a little bit of Cody talk (116 min.)

February 19, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by his pals Barry Lad and Justin Shapiro to talk all things AEW as they are wont to do once a […]

VIP AUDIO 2/10 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: “30 4L 30” Episode 1 – Yuji Nagata. The WCW years, standing out from the pack, returning to NJPW, rivalries with Tanahashi & Suzuki, and more with special guest Rich Fann (91 min.)

February 10, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L brings you the first episode of “30 4L 30,” our take on ESPN’s 30 for 30 series. Celebrating thirty years as an obsessed […]

VIP AUDIO 1/31 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Potpourri edition – January’s wrestler of the month, Jumbo vs. Misawa, AC Mack, NOAH, Dragongate, more (55 min.)

January 31, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L flies solo for a potpourri edition of the show, hitting topics from all across the wrestling world, past and present. Alan looks back […]

VIP AUDIO 1/22 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Matt Feuerstein joins Alan to discuss the Hammerstein Ballroom and its history in the world of wrestling (90 min.)

January 22, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by Matt Feuerstein to discuss the rich history of The Manhattan Center’s Hammerstein Ballroom in the world of professional wrestling. The […]

VIP AUDIO 1/11 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Pro Wrestling’s Ones to Watch for 2022 – The stars of AEW, NOAH, Stardom, NJPW, and many more covering all bases (131 min.)

January 11, 2022

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by JP Houlihan of Grappl to kick off the new year with a look at the Ones to Watch for ’22. […]

VIP AUDIO 12/25 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Part 3 of our annual Christmas Party looks at a bear who wasn’t a Wrestling Bear, but a very friendly one all the same. It’s ProPaddington Paradise time! (90 min.)

December 25, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by the lovely Sarah4L as she forces Justin Shapiro back into the Christmas Party to review a lovely piece of cinema […]

VIP AUDIO 12/24 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Part 2 of our annual Christmas Party gets even more heated as we all get very competitive for the traditional Joe Gagne Christmas Draft! This year’s edition takes us to the Land of Extreme! (113 min.)

December 24, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by the great Joe Gagne for the traditional JOE GAGNE CHRISTMAS DRAFT! Yes indeed, we have Rich Kraetsch and Joe Lanza […]

VIP AUDIO 12/22 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Part 1 of our annual Christmas Party sees Justin Shapiro return for a rollercoaster show about everything from Sunday Night Heat to Samoans to Spinning Toeholds, all with the help of our special SUPERCHAT (107 min.)

December 22, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L opens up the doors of the Dr. Keith Christmas Mansion to bring you part 1 of the annual ProWres Paradise Christmas Party. In […]

VIP AUDIO 12/10 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: A look at some recent happenings in Dragon Gate, All Japan, DDT, and more, along with a check-in ahead of year end 2021. Dragon Dia, Real World Tag League, Nomura, Endo, Natsupoi, more (66 min.)

December 10, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L takes you through some recent major happenings in Dragon Gate, All Japan, and DDT with some huge storyline developments, tournament finals, new stables, […]