El Phantasmo (ELP) Interview: NJPW World TV Title, AEW, and The Forbidden Door

Subscribe and never miss my next interview! Originally Aired February 2026 "Professional wrestling is a magic that creates itself ." In this exclusive interview, the reigning NJPW World Television Champion, El Phantasmo (ELP), breaks down his twenty-year journey through the global wrestling landscape. From the "rough" UK independent scene to the prestigious Tokyo Dome, ELP opens up about the physical toll of his career and the legends who paved the way. 0:00 - Introduction: The Reigning NJPW World TV Champion 4:20 - The Reality of Japan: G1 Climax and the Physical Toll 12:15 - Growing up on Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, and the 90s Era 18:40 - Living in the shadow of AJ Styles and the respect for Samoa Joe 25:30 - Backstage Stories: Cody Rhodes, MJF, and the AEW Locker Room 33:10 - The "Forbidden Door" and Wrestling in Social Clubs 41:45 - Rapid Fire: Anime, British Indies, and why he loves Lucha Libre Tags: #ElPhantasmo #elp #njpw #aew #ajstyles #CodyRhodes #prowrestling #g1climax34 #ForbiddenDoor #bulletclub #wrestlinginterview