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This retrospective podcast sees four friends from Ireland talk (somewhat) exclusively about a Californian pro wrestling promotion, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG). Barry, Zig, Sarah and Emma gather to reflect on shows gone by, filled with laughs, anecdotes and wrestling chatter. With commentary on the witty commentary, to regaling stories from when the shows took place, jeezy creezy you would be crazy to not tune in.
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Be careful and look over your shoulders, it’s Friday 13th! PWG jumped on this opportunity for their aptly named show, Jason Takes PWG. Tune in to hear a lot of Steen and Generico love; post their big Wrestlemania 39 moment, as we shed a tear over SBS and their future, ponder over email addresses of yesteryear and get angry about a lacklustre main e…
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Episode 23 - All Star Weekend Night 1 & 2
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All the stars are out for PWG’s first All-Star Weekend! Then some have to leave for the 2nd night… but fun is still had getting stuck into the hijinks from the beloved Hollywood-Los Feliz Jewish Community Centre. We say hello to some new names like James Gibson, say goodbye to the coolest man alive Frankie Kazarian, who definitely will not be back …
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Episode 22 - The Ernest P Worrell Memorial
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We’re all guns blazing towards All Star Weekend, but first the gang all gather to pay their respects at The Ernest P. Worrell Memorial. Which took place five years after the death of beloved actor Jim Varney, someone your four hosts definitely knew.The show features a fantastic debut in Chris Sabin, Talwar and the true Hook gunning for hookers in T…
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Our journey has taken us back to the Frank and Sons convention in the City of Industry for All Nude Revue! We say SEND HOOK (Bomberry) for a thrilling eight man tag, discuss important matters such as the Saipan incident from 2002 and actually get serious for a moment breaking down some of newest PWG debuts in Alex Shelley and Roderick Strong. Get y…
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Episode 20 - Card Subject To Change!
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The times they are a-changin', and so may this card. The first PWG show of 2005 sees returns, betrayals, and tough questions being asked, as Arrogance wonders; what exactly did happen to those PWG tag title belts? Your Guerilla Island Tour Guides weigh in on this, as well as pondering the political ramifications of Disco Machine's temporary new rol…
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Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year! Join the Islanders as they discuss some festive fun from a very Uncanny X-Mas. Topics include our frustration with the PWG title scene once again, Kevin Steen and El Generico shining bright & some hard hitting in-depth discussion on what Beatles member we all are.Also tune in to see what we’ve been doing the past…
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Episode 18 - Free Admission (Just Kidding!)
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Join the gang as they delve into one of the most iconic early PWG shows (purely for the title alone), Free Admission, Just Kidding! On this episode we find out who Los Rojos Locos REALLY are, a big mid show title match between Frankie Kazarian and Super Dragon and the debuts of some dudes named Kevin Steen and El Generico. I wonder what happened to…
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Join the Islanders for Use Your Illusion 4! In this episode they just can’t seem to shut up as they talk for nearly two hours (please do listen though, we promise it’s good) about everything from the UK Kid’s terrible promos to the message boards they used to frequent. They wax lyrical about Larry Sweeney, ponder Ricky Reyes’ credentials as a title…
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Testing, testing, is this mic on? Am I on mute? Oh good ok *ahem*, The Islanders are back! Refusing to let restrictions get in their way of them discussing their beloved PWG. On this show they discuss Use Your Illusion 3 which is complete with a debut of an iconic PWG Tag Team, Slap Shot references and we say goodbye to one of the Podcast’s PWG fav…
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Never has there been a better example of PWG's creative genius than with the title of their next show... 'The Next Show.' It's time for SoCal's 'First Family' to take centre stage, as World Champ Frankie Kazarian takes on our beloved Samoa Joe. While Edward Vander Pyle leads the team of Brad Bradley and bad guy Babi Slymm into battle against the ki…
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Episode 14 - The Secret Of The Ooze!
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Queue 'The Boys are Back in Town', the Islanders are back after a hiatus and find out The Secret of the Ooze! In this episode, it’s clear that Mr. Frankie Kazarian is no longer the coolest man in the world and all signs are pointing towards Colt Cabana being a 3 time Illinois State Hungry Hippos champion replacing him. We are introduced to yet anot…
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What a wild ride it’s been but we finally reach the conclusion of the tumultuous Kazarian/Pearce feud. A brutal cage match is the Reason for the Season, which will see one man say goodbye to their PWG career in a beautiful new venue (which definitely has a 2Pac tribute on its walls). Also in this episode our islanders discuss the cult of the NJPW d…
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Who is Tommy Williams, why is he wearing Funky Billy Kim’s gear and where did he come from? These are questions that need to be answered on this episode of Journey Through Guerrilla Island. We say goodbye to the Thomassellis, hello to Steve Corino and experience Sexual Tension (and Aggression). Title matches with surprising results, surprising part…
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Episode 11 - 44 Ways To Kill You With A Pimento
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There’s 44 ways to kill you with a pimento. They say that current state of the PWG world title scene is the first way; with what feels like the never ending feud between Pearce, Babi Slymm and of course Mr. Cool, Frankie Kazarian, as they all make their return from their infamous Las Vegas jaunt. Apart from that, this show sees a formation of a Dis…
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Get your dresses out of storage and dust off your tuxedos, we’re going to see a musical! This month the gang sit front row to witness the carnage that Chris Bosh and his not so merry men wreck on the land of Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, ponder whose side Scorpio Sky is on, lose their minds over the sheer insanity of Teddy Hart (yes, it’s THAT show) and…
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Episode 09 - Kee_ The _ee Out Of Our _ool!
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In this month’s episode, we kee_ the _ee out of _WG’s _ool! With the dust not settled from last month’s Guerrilla Games, tensions are still high, and we have the small matter of the second ever Guerrilla Warfare match to attend to, in addition to the previously announced tag title match between X-Foundation & Quicksilver/Bosh. There’s a 3 on 1 hand…
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With the fierce rivalry between Frankie Kazarian and Adam Pearce seemingly coming to a close, the gang were excited to see something fresh and new in their favourite Southern California promotion. So they got Frankie and Adam facing off in a tag-team match. On this show we also have the REAL fiercest rivals; Ebessan and Kuishinbo Kamen squaring off…
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As we enter the Highspots-era of PWG, the hosts deal with new levels of wacky editing, and bid a sombre farewell to their beloved entrance songs. But it's not all bad! Grudge matches abound, as bitter rivals (apparently) Samoa Joe and Shannon Ballard do battle, as well as SBS clashing with the Ariel Express and Chris Bosh. Plus; noteworthy title ma…
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Episode 06 - The Tango & Cash Invitational Night 1 & 2
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In this episode, the Islanders gather to breakdown the infamous Tango & Cash invitational, the tournament to crown PWG’s first Tag Team Champions. Featuring the incredible Super Dragon/‘American Dragon’ Bryan Danielson team, a handsome Scott Lost and some much beloved returnees, this discussion is not one to be missed. Listen in as we regale tales …
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Pimpin' ain't easy; and neither is podcasting. The gang concludes their adventures through 2003 with 'Pimpin' in High Places,' as they muse on the debuting Havana Pitbulls, the returning Jardi Frantz, infamous backstage promos, the questionable humour of 2003, and the even more questionable tan of one BJ Whitmer. Plus; a timely reveal of The Best o…
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Our intrepid travelers find themselves on the front line this month, as Joey Ryan battles Super Dragon in the first ever Guerrilla Warfare match. Plus, the PWG debuts of CM Punk and Samoa Joe send the gang on a trip down memory lane, to an oft-forgotten blogging site and an origin story for the ages.…
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Episode 03 - Are You Adequately Prepared to Rock?
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The sexy trio of Excalibur, Disco Machine, and Super Dragon return to the commentary booth as we go back to the Future with Frankie Kazarian's first PWG title defence, squaring off against the Fallen Angel and the Phenomenal One. Listen in to all the antics from the Westside Jewish Community Center, featuring the debut of the Arm Drag Drinking Game…
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Episode 02 - Bad Ass Mother 3000 Night 1 & 2
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The four bad ass mothers assemble to discuss the tournament to crown PWG’s first ever champion, the Bad Ass Mother 3000. Set over two nights, the tournament has some highs, lows and ohehohehos.By Journey Through Guerrilla Island
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Welcome to the maiden voyage of our journey through Guerrilla Island. Join the gang as they discuss the humble beginnings of Pro Wrestling Guerrilla straight from the City of Industry. With questionable commentary, moves and ring gear – it’s a debut for the ages for both company and podcast.By Journey Through Guerrilla Island
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DISCLAIMER: This was recorded on a phone and we were very hungover.By Journey Through Guerrilla Island
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