MVP Recalls Japan’s 2011 Earthquake And Fukushima Scare (EP. 63)

MVP’s 2011 Japan earthquake story, the Tohoku tsunami, Fukushima fear, New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Will Ospreay, Bret Hart, Steve Austin, Goldberg, Ultimate Warrior, Patrick Ewing, and Hakeem Olajuwon all come up in Episode 63.Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze is the weekly pro wrestling conversation between longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP), a former WWE United States Champion and current AEW star and manager of The Hurt Syndicate, and Houston based rapper, songwriter, and recording artist Dwayne Swayze.MVP and Dwayne begin with the aftermath of the Will Ospreay conversation, including Ospreay’s New Japan run during COVID, MVP’s WWE PC and Thunderdome era memories, Bobby Lashley’s WrestleMania championship moment, and the emotional reality of wrestling without a live crowd.That leads MVP into a deeply personal story from Japan. He recalls being in Tokyo during the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, seeing buildings sway, watching tsunami footage, dealing with aftershocks, and later hearing about Fukushima while stuck at the Tokyo Dome Hotel during a New Japan tour.The episode closes with hot takes on whether prime Bret Hart or prime Steve Austin would struggle today, Goldberg versus Ultimate Warrior, and a basketball argument over Patrick Ewing, Hakeem Olajuwon, Shaquille O’Neal, and the physicality of different eras.About Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze:Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze is a weekly pro wrestling podcast where longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP), a former WWE United States Champion and current AEW star and manager of The Hurt Syndicate, and Dwayne Swayze, a Houston based rapper, songwriter, and recording artist, get into the world of professional wrestling. Every week MVP and Dwayne break down wrestling history, promos, match psychology, road stories, and the business behind the spectacle, with the occasional guest joining the conversation.New episodes every week. Audio drops at midnight ET Monday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and everywhere podcasts are available, and the full video premieres Monday at 1 PM ET on YouTube. Subscribe for real talk, real stories, and a fresh perspective on professional wrestling.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/marking-out-with-mvp-and-dwayne-swayze/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy