Thom Fain

I founded and built Monthly Puroresu from concept into a globally recognized Japanese wrestling media brand with 20K+ followers, 20K weekly readers, 13 print issues, SEO-driven web content, e-commerce operations, and a successful 2024 merger. I led an international team of writers, designers, illustrators, and recent graduates while shaping editorial standards, brand voice, content quality, long-f

At Free Wave Co., Ltd., CyberAgent Inc., Bushiroad Inc. & TrillerTV, I provide live English commentary, voiceover, MC, and on-screen media support across Japanese sports media, professional wrestling, and international streaming platforms. My work includes 20+ broadcast events, Wrestle Universe commentary, backstage interviews, match analysis, talent-driven storylines, and English-language storyte

I build content strategies, campaign messaging, and brand storytelling for clients across technology, automotive, gaming, entertainment, higher education, and media. My work has included leading a major customer experience and content operations transformation at Fair through Sprinklr configuration, social care workflows, executive dashboards, and stakeholder alignment, optimizing 50+ UCLA web pag

I produced 70+ pages of technical market research on GNSS, satellite positioning, automotive, cellular, and semiconductor trends after reviewing 1,000+ pages of industry documentation. I translated complex technical research into client-facing insights for domestic and international business audiences, connecting market trends to strategy, positioning, and competitive analysis during a 3-month con

This role brought me to Tokyo on a 1-year work visa and became my entry point into the Japanese entertainment industry. I drove international brand awareness for STARDOM, Bushiroad’s women’s professional wrestling organization, growing their English social media following by 10,215 new followers while delivering 1.9M engagements and 5.5M media views across global campaigns.

My work included produ

Successfully completed merger with Western media company in 2024, establishing Monthly Puroresu as a trusted English-language source for Japanese wrestling coverage and industry commentary

During the pandemic, I turned Twitter hot takes into a globally recognized wrestling media brand, managing a team of international contributors and recent graduates.

• Published 13 print issues across 4 years while directing all content (social to long-form), managing e-commerce operations, and leading creative collaboration with illustrators and designers
• Maintained relationships with PR tea