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Author: Statto

George Thompson, known to his friends as Statto, is one-third of the team that makes up The Puro Pourri Podcast. Following an initial grappling obsession, which ran between 2001 and 2005, he spent large amounts of his time at university distracting himself from work with wrestling, and a smaller number of hours coming up with excuses to discuss the sport in an academic context. He is currently halfway through a novel set in the world of Japanese wrestling after the Second World War, entitled "The Rise and Fall of Rikidōzan", and hopes to finish it sometime in 2017. His man-crush on Katsuyori Shibata continues unabated.
Robot Wars Series 9, Episode 2 (12/03/17) Review
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Robot Wars Series 9, Episode 2 (12/03/17) Review

  • Posted on 17th March 201710th June 2017
  • by Statto

Welcome back robo-lovers!  After last week’s episode, ably covered by my colleague David Forrest, here I am with my first review of this new Robot Wars series.  Turgid celebrity specials…

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The Puro Pourri Podcast Episode 5 – NJPW vs. UWFI (II): Fit to Shoot

  • Posted on 14th February 201714th February 2017
  • by Statto

After a difficult gestation involving lost audio, a re-recording and one of the presenters’ dogs shitting everywhere mid-episode, George, Daniel and David are back with another look at the famous…

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The Puro Pourri Podcast Episode 4 – NJPW vs. UWFI (I): Strong Style and Shoot Style

  • Posted on 14th February 201714th February 2017
  • by Statto

Episode 4 sees the hosts begin their first story arc, as they start to explore one of the most famous and most controversial feuds in the history of puroresu –…

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Vader should be in the Hall of Fame
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Vader should be in the Hall of Fame

  • Posted on 17th January 201710th June 2017
  • by Statto

Like most followers of Japanese wrestling, I was pleasantly surprised when Stan Hansen was announced for the WWE Hall of Fame last year.  Surprised because, aside from a main event…

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A Newcomer’s Guide to Wrestle Kingdom 11

  • Posted on 3rd January 2017
  • by Statto

After losing two of their top four wrestlers, many were sceptical that New Japan could recover quickly, if at all.  But they’ve actually had a pretty damn good year business-…

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Robot Wars Battle of the Stars – Episode 1
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Robot Wars Battle of the Stars – Episode 1

  • Posted on 28th December 201610th June 2017
  • by Statto

Hello everyone.  As you may have noticed from the publication of David Forrest’s controversial article claiming the final of BBC2’s Robot Wars relaunch as one of the 25 most significant…

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25 Matches that Defined 2016 #13 – Kenny Omega vs. Hirooki Goto, NJPW G1 Climax Day 19
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25 Matches that Defined 2016 #13 – Kenny Omega vs. Hirooki Goto, NJPW G1 Climax Day 19

  • Posted on 19th December 201620th December 2016
  • by Statto

Kenny Omega vs Hirooki Goto New Japan Pro Wrestling G1 Climax Day 19 14th of August 2016 Ryogoku Sumo Hall, Tokyo The Match: This match is to decide the winner…

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Statto’s Misawathon – Disc 1, Part 2

  • Posted on 27th November 201625th November 2016
  • by Statto

  Disc 1 continues apace.  Let’s get into it… 22 November 1985 – Tiger Mask II and Dynamite Kid went to a double count-out (10:04) First of all, Dynamite Kid…

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The Puro Pourri Podcast Episode 3 – Daniel’s First Puro Match

  • Posted on 26th November 201625th November 2016
  • by Statto

Ever wanted to find out more about Japanese pro wrestling (puroresu) in all its variety and glory? Of course you have! Join Daniel, George and David for an irreverent look…

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Statto’s Misawathon – Disc 1, Part 1

  • Posted on 8th November 20169th November 2016
  • by Statto

In January of this year I took possession of a Japanese-imported six-disc set of Mitsuharu Misawa’s finest matches, from 1983 to 2009. I started watching and reviewing all nineteen glorious hours of…

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