Alan 4L’s ProWres Paradise

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, […]

VIP AUDIO 11/30 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: “Burning – The Greatest Run That Nobody Knows About.” A look back at a crucial moment in the history of AJPW, and one of the most underrated periods in Japanese wrestling. Akiyama, Suwama, Shiozaki, Kanemaru, KAI, more (136 min.)

November 30, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by All Japan Pro Wrestling expert Gerard Di Trolio for a thorough re-examination of one of the finest runs in modern […]

VIP AUDIO 11/21 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Quarterly AEW check-in, blind topics edition! A thorough look through everything going on in the world of AEW (113 min.)

November 21, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by our regular quarterly AEW correspondent, the great Barry Lad, and a man whose love for professional wrestling has been rejuvenated […]

VIP AUDIO 11/12 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: The early career of Eddie Kingston and how it plays into the CM Punk storyline. Chikara, CZW, IWA Mid-South, more (66 min.)

November 12, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by independent wrestling experts Mike Falcone and Travis McNeill for a look back at the golden era of the indies and, […]

VIP AUDIO 11/8 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Changes in Ring of Honor, the promotion’s legacy, and a look at some potentially forgotten classics. Danielson, Aries, KENTA, American Wolves, ACH, more (104 min.)

November 8, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by writer, historian, and podcaster Dave Musgrave for a look at the recent Ring of Honor news and what it might […]

VIP AUDIO 10/31 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Dragongate and NOAH’s inter-promotional relationship in 2021 and a look at their previous history together. KENTA, Shingo, Speed Muscle, Kotaro, Mochizuki, Kenoh, more (83 min.)

October 31, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by Aiden O’Brien to look at the flourishing relationship between Dragongate and Pro Wrestling NOAH. Before looking at what’s happening […]

VIP AUDIO 10/21 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: The Hidden Gems of the G1 Climax, vol. 4. Naito, Marufuji, Omega, Okada, Ishii, and more of the names synonymous with the G1s of the Modern Golden Era (96 min.)

October 21, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by Joey Bay for the final volume of the G1 Hidden Gems series. Yes, on the day that the 2021 […]

VIP AUDIO 10/14 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: A look at Pro Wrestling NOAH’s “Grand Square in Osaka” main event and the career of new GHC Heavyweight Champion Katsuhiko Nakajima (48 min.)

October 14, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L discusses the huge Naomichi Marufuji vs. Katsuhiko Nakajima GHC Heavyweight Title bout from last weekend in Pro Wrestling NOAH, and the ramifications […]

VIP AUDIO 10/8 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: The Hidden Gems of the G1 Climax, vol. 3. Takayama, Muto, Bernard, Okada, Naito, and even Steve Austin (120 min.)

October 8, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by someone who is becoming one of our favourite guests after two great appearances: Kieron Lefort! It’s volume three, and […]

VIP AUDIO 9/28 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: The Hidden Gems of the G1 Climax, vol. 2. Hashimoto, Kensuke, Makabe, Kanemoto, more (103 min.)

September 28, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by POST Wrestling’s WH Park, who brings his Japanese wrestling expertise to the table in order to unearth some more great […]

VIP AUDIO 9/20 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Barry Murphy chats with Alan about all things AEW at the onset of their huge week in Flushing Meadows (96 min.)

September 20, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined once again by Barry Murphy in his role as our official AEW correspondent on the show. There is quite a bit […]

VIP AUDIO 9/15 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: The Hidden Gems of the G1 Climax, vol. 1. Styles, Kojima, Ishii, Shibata, Ibushi, more (76 min)

September 15, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by Music of the Mat host Andrew Rich for the first in a series of shows looking at the Hidden Gems […]

VIP AUDIO 9/7 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Classic 2000s Japanese Wrestling discussion with Joe Gagne. NOAH juniors, Nagata, Takayama, Zero1, Danielson, and Curry Man (78 min)

September 7, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by wrestling podcast royalty Joe Gagne to discuss some great bouts from our beloved Japanese wrestling scene of the 2000s. As […]

VIP AUDIO 8/31 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Destination Chicago as Dr. Keith Lipinski talks AAW’s big return to Logan Square and Chicago Pro Wrestling history (97 min)

August 31, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by Chicago’s favoute son (no, not CM Punk) Dr. Keith Lipinski for an extremely enthusiastic preview of AAW’s show on […]

VIP AUDIO 8/23 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: A selection of CM Punk goodies for the week that’s in it. ROH gems vs. Rave, Prophecy & Homicide, WWE cage match vs. Hardy (116 min)

August 23, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by wrestling’s sweetest podcast duo Trevor Dame and Matt Feuerstein, the hosts of ThROH the Years, to talk a topic […]

VIP AUDIO 8/13 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Yuta vs. Garcia 60-minute classic, IWTV, Scenic City Invitational, and the first ever 4L Family US Indy Wrestling Draft! (111 min)

August 13, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by US indy wrestling booster Sarah4L for a review of some major happenings in her world of IWTV! The 4L’s […]

VIP AUDIO 8/7 – Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise: Dragon Gate’s Kobe World Pro Wrestling Festival and Speed Star Final full reviews. Yoshino, Skywalker, Yamato, Kzy, Yokosuka, Shimizu, more (130 min)

August 7, 2021

SHOW SUMMARY: In our latest episode of Alan4L’s ProWres Paradise, PWTorch columnist Alan4L is joined by Kieran Lefort for the first time to comb through Dragon Gate’s excellent and thoroughly memorable weekend in Kobe World Hall. […]

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