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It’s no secret that the fastest rising wrestling promotion in the world is STARDOM, so Monthly Puroresu is bringing you a special interview from Japan with founder and CEO Rossy Ogawa. And if that’s not enough, we’ve printed a lengthy Q&A with one of his fastest rising stars Giulia.

She fought at the incredible World Climax PPV in March against Red Belt champ Syuri – read our stats & analysis on their match, and the double-header main event with Mayu Iwatani.

Since we’re based out of Los Angeles, Monthly Puroresu has been on the NJPW U.S. beat since day one. In Issue #7, our editorial advisor Fumi Saito documented Antonio Inoki and Giant Baba’s incredible first forays into the West. In this issue, we have an oral history of the Inoki Dojo, including 9 exclusive interviews. Read from key players about how Inoki’s ambitions started in the hills of Malibu, before helping establish stars from Rocky Romero, TJP and Bryan Danielson to the young crop of LA Dojo standouts touring the United States today.

Speaking of, what’s going on with the IWGP United States Championship? We have a few ideas.

ICYMI,  TJPW Grand Princes saw the crowning of a new champion, a kaiju deserving of the gold. Read our review inside.

The New Japan Cup felt like a return to form for the King of Sports, so editor at large Zack Heydorn waxes poetic on its winner Zack Sabre Jr. and ZSJ’s place in the canon of foreign superstars in Japan. 

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. That’s why we’ve published your guide to ChocoPro.

More surprises inside!