DG's Puro Wrestling Academy

Class is in session at the Puro Wrestling Academy! Join host Dan Ginnetty, as he travels back in time and discusses the ins and outs of the history of Pro Wrestling in Japan. Dan has spent decades studying the world of Japanese Wrestling and now he offers up his historian-level knowledge for the English speaking fans out there who have been dying to learn more about the world of "Puroresu"!

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Recent Episodes
  • PURO #14: (1963, Part 1) Gorillas, Haystacks, & Killers... OH MY!
    Feb 3, 2025 – 01:49:43
  • PURO #13: (1962) Vampire Blassie Wreaks Havoc, Baba's U.S. Excursion
    Nov 24, 2024 – 01:54:43
  • PURO #12: (1961) Great Antonio Arrives, Bill Miller Unmasks, Inoki Ascends, More
    Nov 2, 2024 – 01:46:19
  • PURO #11: (1960) INOKI & BABA DEBUT!
    Oct 11, 2024 – 01:41:26
  • PURO #10: (1959) World League Tourney Debuts, Mr. Atomic Unmasked, More
    Sep 25, 2024 – 01:42:06
  • PURO #09: (1958) Shady Business, Rikidozan Dethrones Thesz, Azumafuji Retires!
    Sep 11, 2024 – 01:35:21
  • PURO #08: (1957) NWA Champ Lou Thesz, Bobo Brazil, Hiro Matsuda, Weekly TV, More!
    Jul 17, 2024 – 01:41:10
  • PURO #07: (1956) World Tag Title Change! Two New Tours! Riki Travels Abroad!
    Jun 19, 2024 – 01:50:10
  • PURO #06: (1955) Champions Crowned, Primo Carnera vs. Rikidozan, & King Kong Arrives!
    Jun 5, 2024 – 01:51:27
  • PURO #05: (1954/55) Rikidozan SHOOTS on Kimura, Mildred Burke Tour, Wrestling in a Pool!
    May 21, 2024 – 01:50:58
  • PURO #04: (1954) JWA Tours, All Japan Launches, Kimura Jobs, Sharpes Dominate
    May 13, 2024 – 01:45:24
  • PURO #03: (1953 - 1954) First Tour, First TV, The JWA Is Born!
    May 6, 2024 – 01:39:18
  • PURO #02: (1951 - 1952) Kimura Lock, Helio Gracie, More!
    Apr 22, 2024 – 02:06:34
  • PURO #01: The Beginnings Of Puroresu! (1880s - 1951)
    Apr 15, 2024 – 01:44:41
  • PURO ZERO!!! Setting the Stage w/Dan Ginnetty!
    Apr 8, 2024 – 45:35
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