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Wrestling Omakase

Wrestling Omakase
Stardom
New Japan Pro-Wrestling
New Japan Pro Wrestling
NJPW
Noah
All Japan Pro Wrestling
G1 Climax 34
New Japan Cup
Zack Sabre Jr.
Yota Tsuji
Hiroki Goto
Shingo Takagi
Dragongate
Wrestling
Dragon Gate
Tetsuya Naito
All-Star Grand Queendom
Stardom Cinderella Tournament
Voices Of Wrestling
DDT Pro-Wrestling

Omakase means, literally, "I'll leave it up to you". It's a term primarily used in modern Japanese in sushi restaurants, where you allow the chef to prepare their own personal favorites, leaving your meal completely in their hands. Wrestling Omakase, therefore, is a show where we place each episode into the hands of one or two passionate fans, from all across the wrestling spectrum. Our regular ho... more

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Wrestling Omakase is back on the air after a little time off, and boy do we dive right back into it with the start of tournament season in Japan! John's originally planned guest unfortunately had to miss the show due to circumstances out of their con... more

It's another LIVE ON LOCATION episode of Wrestling Omakase, this time from BEAUTIFUL Hoffman Estates, Illinois! John is joined by three frequent Omakase guests all live in the hotel room, as Arametha, Quinlan & John Bivins help them break down an inc... more

Episode 2 of the three-episode Arametha takeover is a bonafide Korakuen-palooza, as the two of them discuss new Korakuen shows from NJPW (a big Road to G1 show featuring a major title change and then Tiger Mask's retirement), STARDOM (featuring an aw... more

It's an annual tradition here on Wrestling Omakase, and John isn't going to get the fact that they are very, very jet lagged put a stop to it! They're joined by an all star panel of frequent Omakase guests for our 2026 Mid-Year Awards, as all five ch... more

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Recent Guests

Jeff Hawkins
Co-host of Shake Them Ropes, guest on this episode
Shake Them Ropes / Voices of Wrestling
Episode: Wrestling Omakase #298: NJPW Sale, 30 Under 30, STARDOM 5/26 Korakuen, BOSJ Nights 8-10, DDT 5/31 Korakuen, Marvelous 5/31 & Ice Ribbon 5/31 w/ Eric
Mr. Paper Flipper
Returning guest on Wrestling Omakase
Episode: Wrestling Omakase #296: NJPW BOSJ Nights 1-3 (5/14, 5/16 & 5/17), AJPW Champion Carnival Finals (5/17), STARDOM 5/17 & Marigold 5/16 Korakuens w/ Velkej
Chris Whitehead
Returning guest, discussed in depth the Joshi portion
Voice of Wrestling
Episode: Wrestling Omakase #295: NOAH 5/2 Ryogoku & 5/5 Korakuen, Marvelous 10th Anniversary Show, AJPW Champion Carnival Nights 8/9, Sendai Girls 5/10, King of DDT 2nd Round, ICE 5/10 & DG 5/8 w/ Chris & John
Eric (Snazzy)
Returning guest from the Joshi-ing Around Podcast
Joshi-ing Around
Episode: Wrestling Omakase #292: Wrestlemania Week Live Report (STARDOM, TJPW, Marvelous, DG, West Coast & More), All Star Grand Queendom Preview, AJPW Champion Carnival Nights 2/3 & SEAdLINNNG 4/17 Korakuen w/ Snazzy
John DK
Returning guest, solo appearance on this episode
Episode: Wrestling Omakase #286: STARDOM Cinderella Nights 1-3, NJPW Anniversary Show & NJC Nights 1-4, NOAH 3/8 Yokohama, DG 3/3 Korakuen, TJPW 3/7 ShinKiba, ICE 3/8 Itabashi & Universe Magic 3/9 w/ John DK
Eric Snazzy
Returning guest on Wrestling Omakase
Independent photographer/podcaster (as introduced on show)
Episode: Wrestling Omakase #284: DG 2/23 Fukuoka, AJPW 2/23 Ota Ward, DDT 2/22 Korakuen, STARDOM 2/20 & 2/21, Marigold 2/23 Korakuen, Senjo 2/15 Sendai & ICE 2/23 Yokohama w/ Snazzy
John Bivins
Returning guest, long-time wrestling fan
Independent wrestling community
Episode: Wrestling Omakase #283: NJPW New Beginning in Osaka & New Japan Cup Preview, STARDOM 2/13, TJPW 2/14, NOAH 2/11, AJPW 2/15 & GLEAT 2/11 Korakuens w/ John Bivens
Tim Hunter
Co-host on Joshi-ing Around; guest for top 10 discussion
Social Suplex Podcast Network
Episode: Wrestling Omakase #281: 2025 VOW Match of the Year & John's WON Awards Ballot w/ 4 guests!
Paul Volsch
Returning guest
Episode: Wrestling Omakase #272: Tanahashi/Okada Announcement, NOAH 11/8, Goddesses of STARDOM League Nights 1-3, TJPW 11/9 & DG 11/6 w/ Paul Volsch

Hosts

John Carroll
Host with long-running wrestling fandom providing analysis and hosting
John DK
Returning guest, solo appearance on episodes, deep promoter knowledge
Paul
Returning guest from the Emerald Flowshow, provides Stardom context

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Hipster 101

    A wrestling podcast with poor audio. Sometimes it is even on the end of not listenable. The host is very pompous with his opinions often saying things like "if you don't like this, then you're an idiot." This is not a puro podcast I would recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    The Best Darudere
    United States5 years ago
  • Neck Beardy Puro Talk

    Mediocre host, poor sound and overall quality.

    The commentary comes off as self congratulatory and low effort.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Cast Head
    United States6 years ago
  • Pure Puro (and sometimes anime)

    Love the show, my Japanese wrestling knowledge is a little limited to one promotion though, so my only wish is that John would possibly do a primer on how to get into DDT, Stardom, TJPW etc (either for someone trying to just get in them or for someone looking for what’s worth diving into the archives for!). Also had to write a review cause lol half of them are being mad at John cause they have opinions

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Podchats
    United States6 years ago
  • MJF rules!

    Why doesn’t John like MJF!!! MJF has more charisma than your five star faves!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    tehcid
    United States7 years ago
  • Great intro to new wrestling!!

    One of my favorite podcasts around. John is great to listen to. An amazing listen to follow along with NJPW, DDT, and other Japanese promotions. Also a great way to get into those promotions or even historical stuff like early NOAH, Chikara, CZW, and ROH.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    No Chants in Hell
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Positive notes on travel anecdotes and live-event insights.
Many appreciate varied guests and extensive Joshi coverage.
Overall high enthusiasm for deep, cross-promotional wrestling analysis.
Some listeners criticize audio quality and host bias.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#231
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Apple Podcasts
#232
United Kingdom/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#51
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Apple Podcasts
#59
Denmark/Sports/Wrestling

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Wrestling Omakase #255: Traveling to Japan for Wrestling w/ Quinlan
Q: What is the most reliable way to purchase tickets from abroad and still get good seats?
Use Lawson Ticket for foreign buyers, explore fan club presales for premium seating, and consider at-venue box offices if you want to pick exact seats; for ease, services like buysumotickets can handle preorders but add service fees.
Wrestling Omakase #255: Traveling to Japan for Wrestling w/ Quinlan
Q: What is the recommended timing for a first trip to maximize wrestling shows and overall experience?
Go during Wrestle Kingdom season to catch a large slate of shows across promotions and a strong live atmosphere, while also being prepared for higher costs and crowds.

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This show centers on deep dives into modern Japanese wrestling, with frequent forays into joshi promotions and cross-promotional dynamics. Each episode blends match-by-match analysis, promotion-level business notes, travel anecdotes, and candid banter from a rotating slate of knowledgeable fans and guests. Listeners can expect passionate takes, a global perspective on promotions, and a strong emphasis on context, storytelling, and fan culture.

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Wrestling Omakase launched 9 years ago and published 271 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Wrestling Omakase include:

1. Jeff Hawkins
2. Mr. Paper Flipper
3. Chris Whitehead
4. Eric (Snazzy)
5. John DK
6. Eric Snazzy
7. John Bivins
8. Tim Hunter

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