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408 Super J-Cast BOSJ Preview

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:41:25 +0000

Joel and Damon return to preview New Japan's Best Of The Super Junior 33 including block predictions, junior division parity, and break-out stars. Plus, even more Arsenal vibes, Damon's Chrono Trigger obsession, Aaron Wolf and House of Torture and we answer your questions.

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Shake Them Ropes. Ready for Asuka

Fri, 15 May 2026 03:36:41 +0000

Rob and Jeff discuss overloading of May, Beyond the Mat, and the goodbye for now of Asuka

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Music of the Mat Remix: Under a Hood

Tue, 12 May 2026 20:36:43 +0000

"Under a hood" is an old school wrestling term that means working under a mask. The mask is a big part of pro wrestling, especially in lucha libre where it is sacred. Some songs have their own masks, so to speak, in that the titles are not found anywhere in the lyrics. On this episode, Andrew and returning guest Rich Kraetsch (Voices of Wrestling) play songs that fall into that category. Artists played include Third Eye Blind, Kasabian, Massive Attack, Little Brother, Public Image Ltd., Sunny Day Real Estate, Faith No More, and many more. Don't try to unmask this episode or you might get disqualified!

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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Mike & JD Show ep.139: Ted Turner Tribute, AEW Sues Triller, & Backlash Recap

Tue, 12 May 2026 18:15:27 +0000

Mike & JD discuss the life and times of media icon Ted Turner, how he saved WCW from death multiple times and his candidacy for the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame. Plus, AEW sues Triller and Mike discuss WWE Backlash

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Wrestling Omakase #295: NOAH 5/2 Ryogoku & 5/5 Korakuen, Marvelous 10th Anniversary Show, AJPW Champion Carnival Nights 8/9, Sendai Girls 5/10, King of DDT 2nd Round, ICE 5/10 & DG 5/8 w/ Chris & John

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:05:33 +0000

John is back on the air for a special split episode! They start things out with returning guest Chris from Social Suplex, making his first appearance since the MOTY episode a few months back. After much complaining about broken phones and Apple bullshit they reminisce a little about being in Vegas for the Marvelous & West Coast shows, which is an excellent transition into the review of Marvelous' huge 10th Anniversary Show from Yokohama Buntai! They discuss a divisive main event and a ton of other huge matches. Then it's over to Sendai Girls for a typically low key but enjoyable 5/10 Shin Kiba show, featuring another great performance from Chihiro Hashimoto (but what else is new this year). To wrap up the joshi talk, John then goes solo to discuss the back half of Ice Ribbon's 5/10 show featuring a great world title match.

Then John is joined by John Bivins, making his second straight appearance, as they cover all the men's wrestling together for the week. It starts out with Pro Wrestling NOAH, who we haven't covered in a while on this show and as it turns out for good reason, as they bury a mostly quite bad major show from Ryogoku, discuss a better effort from Korakuen Hall a few days later, and just generally talk about the current state of the once-proud green ring. Then it's back to AJPW to wrap up the Champion Carnival's last two block nights, which continued the trend of a quite enjoyable tournament. Speaking of enjoyable tournaments, it's the second round of the King of DDT from Shinjuku FACE! And finally, John goes solo again for a review of Dragongate's 5/8 Korakuen, as they talk the directions (and lack thereof) coming out of the big Nagoya event and some really weird booking in general, even if the show was mostly pretty good in ring wise. An absolutely packed show!

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Open The Voice Gate - The State of Dragongate with Jae!

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:59:47 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

On this episode, Case and Mike are joined by the Dragongate English play-by-play commentator and Dragon System Historian Jae (https://bsky.app/profile/dgjae.bsky.social) for almost a three-and-a-half hours of discussion of Dragongate’s 2026, the overall promotion, The Dia, Magnum and CIMA Situations, business discussions and a whole lot more!

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me #56 Final Resolution January 2007 - End of AMW, Christian Wins Title, PCS

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:36:29 +0000

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Final Resolution 2007 - including the end of America's Most Wanted, Christian Cage regaining the NWA Title, the comedic masterpiece that is the Paparazzi Championship Series, the disaster that is VKM, Bob Backlund, Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe conclude their trilogy, the TNA game reveal, TNA budget cuts, TNA in Portugal, and so much more!

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #133: The Greatest Wrestler Ever Project

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:27:53 +0000

On the latest episode of the GWP, host Jesse Collings is joined by Fred Morlan of The Good, The Bad and The Hungee podcast to discuss their Top 100 lists in the Greatest Wrestler Ever project. They go over how they approached the list, how they came to their #1 choices, how to compare active wrestlers with legends of the past and a lot more.

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Shake Them Ropes. Backlash Preview

Fri, 08 May 2026 19:58:30 +0000

Rob and Jeff discuss Backlash and whether you should ever take a pay cut and stay.

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407 Super J-Cast Wrestling Dontaku Review

Fri, 08 May 2026 19:00:57 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to review New Japan's Wrestling Dontaku, including Hirooki Goto, YOSHI-HASHI, & Oleg Boltin vs. Will Ospreay, HENARE, & Great-O-Khan, Callum Newman vs Shingo Takagi, Aaron Wolf vs Don Fale, and Yota Tsuji vs. Andrade El Idolo. The guys also discuss how New Japan creates stars, even more Arsenal vibes, the advancement of Callum Newman, Don Fale is a Don? and we answer your questions.

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The Flagship: Ted Turner, Wrestling Dontaku, Champion Carnival & Backlash

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:15:42 +0000

The Flagship is back to talk about Ted Turner's impact on pro wrestling, review NJPW Wrestling Dontaku, catch you up with the latest in AJPW's Champion Carnival, and preview this week's WWE Backlash show.

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Emerald FlowShow #104: Global Honored Slapjack

Fri, 08 May 2026 13:47:05 +0000

A lot to get to on this episode that starts off with Big Japan's largest show of the year and the crowning of a new champion. Speaking of new champions, there's also NOAH with some wild booking, great matches, and new champions. Then it's onto All Japan, which has exceeded everyone's expectations with a really fun Champion Carnival that had a dramatic final night of block action.

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Wrestling Omakase #294: NJPW Wrestling Dontaku Nights 1 & 2, TJPW Yes! Wonderland, King of DDT 1st Round & AJPW Champion Carnival Night 7 w/ John Bivins

Wed, 06 May 2026 18:22:50 +0000

The John & John connection is back on the airwaves as John is once again joined by John Bivins to break down, well, fewer wrestling shows than they originally planned! John (Classic) is sorry for the bad mood they were in at the start of this podcast, but at least they cheered themselves up by accidentally doxxing someone! Which they edited out, don't worry. Anyway! NJPW put on two Wrestling Dontaku shows that weren't very good, and John & John take you through all of it. Then it's over to Tokyo Joshi for a Korakuen show that absolutely ruled, followed by the first round of the King of DDT tournament, which was also very good. Finally, it's Night 7 of AJPW's Champion Carnival from Tochigi, another good show in a surprisingly good tournament. Everything was pretty damn good here *except* for the King of Sports, actually!

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Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective Ep: 15 - Michinoku Pro invades Budokan Hall!

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:12:34 +0000

Welcome to Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective!

Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) return to Michinoku Pro and it’s time for the Inoki World Wrestling Peace Festival (including a new shocking Inoki fact), Skydiving J, and a deeper look at the formation of Kaientai DX!

They take a deep look at the failed Inoki Los Angeles gambit, including how Great Sasuke ended up there, before discussing “Crisis in Lucha Paradise,” a reemerged comp tape covering June of 1996, including Sasuke/Hamada/TM4 vs KDX and the first-ever Michinoku Pro KDX ten-man tag! After that, they discuss the MPro participation on New Japan’s Skydiving J show, the all Juniors Budokan Hall show including Liger vs Togo, Ultimo vs Naniwa, Delfin vs TAKA and main evented by an IWGP Jr Title match between The Great Sasuke and Black Tiger II!

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Euro Clutch #10: Whatever Will Be Will Be

Mon, 04 May 2026 21:15:03 +0000

Ian Hamilton goes back to the past for the latest episode of the Euro Clutch, as he takes a look at the year 2018… and how PROGRESS built to their own trip to Wembley Arena. What did they serve compared to what they’d at least teased… and what pitfalls could Rev Pro expect ahead of their own Wembley date?

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Mike & JD Show Ep.138: WWE Releases The New Day

Mon, 04 May 2026 18:19:09 +0000

Mike & JD discuss WWE releasing The New Day, Jeff Cobb & Tanga Loa + The future of WWE under TKO.

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JBA: Stardom All Star Grand Queendom, Marigold Korakuen Hall, Marvelous 10th Anniversary Preview and more!

Mon, 04 May 2026 16:06:26 +0000

Kelly's back! That's right, Kelly and Taylor are back together again, and they're not wasting any time getting back into the joshi action!

They start with discussing two very newsworthy shows, Stardom's All Star Grand Queendom and Marigold's latest Korakuen Hall show!

After that, they preview Tokyo Joshi's Yes Wonderland and Marvelous' monumental 10th Anniversary show!

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The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee: DAVE MELTZER JOINS US

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:43:11 +0000

The one and only Dave Meltzer (wrestlingobserver.com) joins us to talk about so many things in the world of wrestling. We go over WrestleMania weekend, the anointing of Darby Allin and Thekla as the top champions in AEW, comparing wrestlers across eras, the possibility of Malakai Black and Rusev returning to AEW, and how the movement between those two companies has changed over the years, and so much more!

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406 Super J-Cast Wrestling Dontaku Preview

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:31:21 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to preview New Japan's Wrestling Dontaku. The guys also review Wrestling Red Zone, discuss living with crazy cats, Arsenal vibes, the advancement of Robbie X, Knock Out Brothers' current run, Tiger Mask, and we answer your questions.

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The Flagship: Thursday Dynamite Review, Wrestling Dontaku, Dragongate & more!

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:10:27 +0000

The Flagship returns with a full recap and review of this week's episode of AEW Dynamite, a preview of NJPW's Wrestling Dontaku, a review of Dragongate's Golden Colosseum & much more!

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Shake Them Ropes. The Circle of Showbiz Life

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:55:27 +0000

Rob and Jeff discuss the post-Wrestlemania releases, the call ups, and this Backlash ppv that seems to be just there while wondering what do you put on a Peacock only SNME.

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Open The Voice Gate - Golden Colosseum (4/26) Review & Magnum TOKYO

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:21:36 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

It’s Golden Week so it’s time for Dragongate’s annual big show in Nagoya, now under a new name as Golden Colosseum, and Open The Voice Gate is back to talk all about it. They discuss the result of the Steel Cage Warfare 6-Way Match and where they expect the participants to go from Psypatra vs Gajadokuro, as well as Dragongate’s best match in a while, Jacky Kamei & Riiita vs Susumu Yokosuka & KAGETORA and everything else from 4/26’s show. Then to close out the show, they follow up on Magnum TOKYO situation and DIA on the heels of the post-Golden Colosseum press releases!

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Wrestling Omakase #293: STARDOM All Star Grand Queendom, NJPW Redzone in Hiroshima, DG Golden Colosseum, AJPW Champion Carnival Nights 4-6, Marigold 4/25 Korakuen w/ Paul

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:13:40 +0000

John is back on the air with Paul from the Emerald Flowshow for an absolutely jam packed episode! First, it's a long and detailed review of STARDOM's biggest show of the year, All Star Grand Queendom, which for the second year in a row did their biggest attendance in company history at the Yokohama Arena! They break down each and every match, all the major title changes and where things might be going heading into May, and a whole lot more! Then it's over to NJPW for Redzone in Hiroshima featuring two title matches, as well as a look ahead at next week's Wrestling Dontaku shows from Fukuoka. And the big shows aren't done yet, as we talk Dragongate trying to bounce back from a rough start to their year with Golden Colosseum from Nagoya, including the big six-way cage match that featured a unit disbanding.

After that it's over to the land of All Japan for continuing coverage of the Champion Carnival tournament, covering nights 4 through 6 (4/23, 4/25 & 4/26). John and Paul break down why this tournament has been quite a bit better than last year's and review every tournament match. Finally, they wrap things up with Marigold's 4/25 Korakuen which featured a truly shocking announcement at the end of the show, but was a pretty damn good little show before that too! A fun show packed to the brim with pre-Golden Week festivities!

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Mike & JD Show ep.137: Free Agency Frenzy, WWE Cuts, HHH, Hulk Hogan Debate

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:23:47 +0000

Mike & JD dive deep into the latest round of WWE Cuts, answering who should land where and why. Will AEW bring back Malakai Black? The future of the Motor City Machine Guns, plus HHH re-signs, and the boys jump into the debate of where Hulk Hogan stands as the most important wrestler of all time.

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Music of the Mat Remix: Transitional Champions

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:15:29 +0000

A transitional champion in wrestling is one that only holds the title for a short amount of time before they drop it to someone else. Typically it's a way to get the belt from one wrestler to another without them wrestling each other, or in cases where the title win is the most important part of the story as opposed to the actual reign itself. On this episode, Andrew and first-time guest Anthony Puhl (a.k.a. foolinc from the VOW Discord) look at bands who have had transitional bandmates, so to speak, where certain members are only in the group for a short amount of time. Artists played include The Clash, Thin Lizzy, Blink-182, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Depeche Mode, The Moody Blues, and many more. These band members are here for a good time, not a long time, so listen and enjoy!

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405 Super J-Cast Road To Wrestling Dontaku Review

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:25:16 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to review this past week's New Japan Road To Wrestling Dontaku shows from Korakuen Hall. The guys also discuss Anal Police, Death Vegas Invitacional, preview Wrestling Redzone in Hiroshima, Arsenal vibes, United Empire in AEW, and we answer your questions.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #132: AEW's Original Roster And Where Are They Now?

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:19:19 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen’s Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by Suit Williams to review the early AEW roster from the first few episodes of Dynamite, and discuss how their AEW career has unfolded and what they are doing today. They discuss Darby Allin’s rise to world champion, Cody Rhodes’ time in AEW and what a return might look like, the “four pillars” branding that sank Sammy Guevara and Jack Perry and a lot more.

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The Flagship: WrestleMania Ratings & Fallout, Andreas Hale, Van Hammer, Darby Allin & more

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:15:20 +0000

After a week's hiatus, The Flagship returned with a look at the fallout from WrestleMania and WrestleMania Weekend, ratings for WrestleMania on ESPN, ESPN's Andreas Hale being denied press credentials, this week's Dave Meltzer Discourse, the life and career of Van Hammer, early returns on Darby Allin's AEW World Title run, and more!

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Shake Them Ropes. Push Your Champion

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:48:07 +0000

Rob and Jeff are back to discuss the odd placement of Jacob Fatu as Roman Reigns' first opponent post Mania, NXT call ups, and the mystery of why you make a guy champion then give him midcard feuds.

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Emerald FlowShow #103: No Fun Aoyagi

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:45:03 +0000

Paul and Gerard are back with a lot on their plate. There's a little GLEAT and Big Japan. Then a look at NOAH as it gears up for a big Sumo Hall show at the beginning of May with some less than inspiring booking. Finally, they review first four shows of the Champion Carnival which have exceeded expectations.

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Wrestling Omakase #292: Wrestlemania Week Live Report (STARDOM, TJPW, Marvelous, DG, West Coast & More), All Star Grand Queendom Preview, AJPW Champion Carnival Nights 2/3 & SEAdLINNNG 4/17 Korakuen w/ Snazzy

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:16:49 +0000

John is back from Las Vegas where they only lost SOME money! Yeah!! They're joined by Eric aka Snazzy from the Joshi-ing Around podcast & Social Suplex newsletter, who is in fact about to leave for a big trip himself- Japan for ASGQ, Marvelous' 10th anniversary show and more! They talk a bit about that before transitioning to a long recap of John's entire Vegas trip, including reviews of eight different wrestling shows- many of them from Japanese promotions- and a ton of random anecdotes on just what things were like on the ground. Then John & Snazzy do a full preview of STARDOM's biggest show of the year from Yokohama Arena, discuss the chances of Sayaka Kurara actually winning the red belt, compare the show to last year on paper and more.

After that it's time to talk about some shows that actually happened in Japan, starting with nights 2 & 3 of the AJPW Champion Carnival. John was apparently lower on some of this than consensus and shares some thoughts. Then they discuss SEAdLINNNG for maybe the first time ever on Omakase, as they break down their big Korakuen Hall show that featured two outstanding matches. Eric does a great job introducing their young roster if you'd like a good place to jump in, and the two of them discuss just how great the joshi scene is right now in general as well.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate The Gate of Sin City & Golden Colosseum Preview

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:40:16 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

It’s a jam-packed Voice Gate with both Dragongate at Mania Weekend and Golden Colosseum (4/26) to preview! Case and Mike break down their thoughts on Mania Weekend and DG’s participation before reviewing The Gate of Sin City (4/15) and other Dragongate appearances across the weekend. They then preview the entire Golden Colosseum show, give their thoughts on who’s losing the cage match, the frustration over the Twin Division, the Title Match build game, and a whole lot more!

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Mike & JD Show ep.136: Wrestlemania 42 Reaction

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:34:34 +0000

Mike welcomes back Fed-pilled (Cousin) Joe to recap both nights of Wrestlemania 42 , HHH's status in WWE, Brock Lesnar's retirement, and Andreas Hale being banned from covering WWE.

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JBA: Joshi Wrestlemania Weekend Recap!

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:01:27 +0000

On this episode of Jumping Bomb Audio, Taylor goes it solo to cover all the joshi action that happened on an interesting Wrestlemania weekend!

The reviews kick off with coverage of both Tokyo Joshi and Stardom's Wrestlemania shows before moving on to matches that happened on Death Vegas, MDK Fight Club, Bloodsport and more before a discussion of everything that hasn't aired yet!

After that, Taylor hops across to Japan to discuss big shows from both SEAdLINNNG and Sendai Girls and preview Stardom's All Star Grand Queendom, a big Marigold Korakuen Hall show and the kickoff of WAVE's Catch The Wave 2026!

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[BONUS] Subscriber Select: Tetsuya Naito vs. Kenny Omega, NJPW G1 Climax 26 B Block (13/8/2016) w/ Fraser Japan

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:18:47 +0000

[BONUS] Subscriber Select: Tetsuya Naito vs. Kenny Omega, NJPW G1 Climax 26 B Block (13/8/2016) w/ Fraser Japan

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Joel is joined by returning guest Fraser Japan to talk about the spectacular Naito v Omega match from the final night of the G1 Climax 2016 B Block, including:

- pyro at Korakuen Hall

- Fraser's life as a ryokan owner and the illustrious visitors he has hosted

- Fraser's thoughts after attending Sakura Genesis 2026

- why Naito v Omega was a defining match both for himself and for New Japan

- whether NJPW will be able to reach these heights with their current roster

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Shake Them Ropes. Wrestlemania Preview Dos

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:44:58 +0000

This week Rob's back, but solo and Jeff's here but solo, so you get a half hour each of us with our Mania picks and talking Darby Allin as new champ of AEW. Rob goes first, then Jeff.

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Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective Ep. 14 - The Formation of Kaientai DX

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:27:33 +0000

Welcome to Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective!

Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) return to Michinoku Pro and it’s time for the full formation of the legendary stable, Kaientai DX in the spring of 1996! Over the course of the episode, they discuss Michinoku Pro’s 3/16/96 Ota Ward Gymnasium show, Sasuke vs Liger and Jinsei Shinzaki’s return to Japan versus the Great Muta at the Tokyo Dome, unexpected debuts, and the Super Powers unite as Sasuke and Super Delfin team for the first time in Michinoku Pro history in a handicap match against Dick Togo, Men’s Teioh and Shiryu on 6/23/96.

A full match listing of footage covered during this episode can be found at the show post on www.voicesofwrestling.com or in the Open The Voice Gate channel on the VOW Discord.

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The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee: Dynasty 2026 Review!

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:51:16 +0000

Tyler & Fred talk about the events of 2026's Dynasty PPV, plus a little bit about Carlos Silva making decisions.

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Mike & JD Show Ep.135: Rebellion & Dynasty Reaction + TNA's New Anti-AEW Policy

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:27:45 +0000

Mike & JD break down the TNA Rebellion & AEW Dynamite PPVs, and then Mike shares his epic takedown of TNA's new policy of not letting their talent work with AEW talent on indie shows.

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Music of the Mat Remix: Mania Weekend

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:44:52 +0000

WrestleMania Weekend is the busiest weekend of the year when it comes to wrestling. Almost every promotion under the sun descends on the city where WrestleMania is being held and runs their own shows, overloading the schedule with more wrestling than you can shake a stick at. On this episode, Andrew and first-time guest Case Lowe (Voices of Wrestling, Open the Voice Gate) focus on the "mania" of Mania Weekend, playing songs about mental illness and having an open and honest discussion about some of their own mental health issues. Artists played include Phoebe Bridgers, Militarie Gun, Alice Cooper, Jane's Addiction, Paramore, Embrace, and many more. A heavy episode at times, but it's still probably a more enjoyable experience than some of the shows happening during Mania Weekend.

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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Wrestling Omakase #291: AJPW Champion Carnival Night 1, STARDOM 4/8 & 4/11 Korakuens, Sendai Girl 4/12 Korakuen, GLEAT 4/8 Shinjuku FACE & TJPW 4/11 & 4/12 Vancouver w/ John DK

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:30:39 +0000

No exploding tooth or sudden new job could keep these two Johns off the air! Your humble host is having a slightly harder time talking than usual, but they gut through it for YOU, THE LISTENER, as they break down a surprisingly strong opening night of AJPW's 2026 Champion Carnival! Plus, full reviews of two STARDOM Korakuens back to back as the road to Yokohama Arena (finally) heats up, an enormous Sendai Girls Korakuen with a crazy woman almost breaking her face, THE FINAL GLEAT REVIEW IN THE HISTORY OF THIS PODCAST (maybe), and finally, two perfectly fine little Tokyo Joshi shows from Vancouver.

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Shake Them Ropes. Mike Gilbert

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:49:57 +0000

Rob's back next week, this week some VOW crossover with Mike Gilbert as we talk the petty, McAfee promos, and preview Dynasty

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404 Super J-Cast Sakura Genesis Review

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:53:50 +0000

Joel and Damon return to review Sakura Genesis 2026 including Yota Tsuji vs Callum Newman, OSKAR and Yuto-Ice vs Ryohei Oiwa & Zack Sabre Jr., and Konosuke Takeshita vs Shota Umino. The guys also review the top matches from " Junior Sakura" including YOH vs DOUKI, kid run-ins , Hartley Jackson in G1?, even more Arsenal break-downs, and we answer your questions.

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The Flagship: AEW Dynasty Preview, WrestleMania Week Preview, The Coach & Bro & more!

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:17:00 +0000

This week on The Flagship, we preview what's coming up for WrestleMania Week next week, give a preview of this weekend's AEW Dynasty PPV, discuss Tony Khan's appearance on "The Coach & Bro" podcast, cover what happened with the Berwyn Eagles Club, and much more!

Note/Correction: In the segment about the Berwyn Eagles Club, we referred to the promotion with the alleged stabbing as Relentless Pro Wrestling. It was actually Ruthless Pro Wrestling. We apologize for the error.

The Overrun

We ran out of time on The Flagship proper, so we had to finish out the show on The Overrun—available exclusively on the $5 tier at FlagshipPatreon.com.

Topics on The Overrun this week: NJPW Sakura Genesis review, NXT Stand & Deliver review & a preview of WWE WrestleMania 42.

Instant Reaction LIVE: AEW Dynasty

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate The Gate of Passion Review!

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:37:07 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

With Dragongate’s The Gate of Passion Tokyo Korakuen Hall (4/6) show in the books, Voice Gate is back to talk all about it and the road to Golden Colosseum! Mike and Case discuss the Aichi Cage Match being finalized post-Dream Gate match, Kikuta vs KAI, Class of 2016’s 10th Anniversary match, the frustrations with Aichi’s build, and a whole lot more!

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Wrestling Omakase #290: NJPW Sakura Genesis, STARDOM 3/31, DG 4/6 & DDT 4/5 Korakuens, Sendai Girls 3/27 & Universe Magic 4/6 w/ Hal & Arametha

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:17:32 +0000

It's another episode of Wrestling Omakase, but this time around with a bit of a split format twist! First, John is joined by debuting guest Hal to discuss a very eventful (and apparently very divisive) NJPW Sakura Genesis show from Ryogoku (plus the two junior title matches from Korakuen a couple days earlier)! Why are people so stupid? We'll sure tell you! Then, Arametha comes back on to talk STARDOM's 3/31 Korakuen (and a surprisingly "meh" feeling about the Yokohama Arena build this year), DG's 4/6 Korakuen (their best show in god only knows how long), DDT's 4/5 Korakuen (feat. the incredibly sad Higuchi retirement), Sendai Girls' 3/27 show from Sendai PIT (with an awesome Big Hash vs. Manami title match), and finally the Universe Magic 4/6 show from Shinjuku FACE. A loaded episode!

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #131: 2026 AEW Fan Survey Results

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:00:09 +0000

On the latest episode of the GWP, host Jesse Collings is joined by Warren Hayes of the Mr. Warren Hayes Show to discuss the 2026 AEW Fan Survey results. They go over all of the details from the survey, including what fans are thinking about the product in 2026, AEW's strengths and weaknesses with fans, fans favorite and least favorite wrestlers, what new fans think about the product and so much more.

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Mike & JD Show Ep.134: BJ Bethel Returns to Discuss Janel Grant Case | JD Gets Hacked

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:14:30 +0000

Mike & JD welcome back BJ Bethel to the show to discuss the newest details in the Janel Grant case against Vince McMahon, WWE, & TKO, including new allegations. Plus, JD got hacked, causing the other JD (from NY) to make it about him.

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JBA: Episode 150!

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:25:35 +0000

Kelly and Taylor are back to celebrate the big 1-5-0, that's right, it's episode 150 of Jumping Bomb Audio!

To celebrate, they go in-depth on Tokyo Joshi's big Grand Princess show, with discussion on the direction of all three titles, possible breakout stars, a great match not getting a lot of discussion and a lot more!

Then, they recap action from Stardom, Marigold, Sendai Girls, ChocoPro and many more before they focus on the annual Wrestlemania Weekend Joshi preview, with discussion on every joshi-related match announced for the weekend!

Check it out!

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The Flagship: John Cena Hosting WrestleMania, Janel Grant, Chris Jericho, Sakura Genesis, Sacrifice & more!

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:15:27 +0000

On this episode of The Flagship, we cover a busy week in wrestler movement, including Chris Jericho returning to AEW, Dani Luna leaving TNA, Dragon Dia departing Dragongate, and Lady Frost exiting AEW.

We also dive into the latest in the Janel Grant case, review TNA Sacrifice, preview NXT Stand & Deliver, check in on WrestleMania Week/Weekend, discuss John Cena being announced as the host of WrestleMania, preview NJPW Sakura Genesis, and more!

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Shake Them Ropes. Boogie Woogie

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:48:16 +0000

Rob's out, so filmmaker and comedian Brian O'Connell re-joins Jeff to talk the comedy/improv stuff going on, talk some Jim Crockett about Jimmy Valiant's last match and Dennis Condrey then dig into Raw and Dynamite

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403 Super J-Cast - Sakura Genesis 2026 Preview

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:04:05 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to preview Sakura Genesis 2026 including Yota Tsuji vs Callum Newman, OSKAR and Yuto-Ice vs Ryohei Oiwa & Zack Sabre Jr., and Konosuke Takeshita vs Shota Umino. The guys also discuss " Junior Sakura" including YOH vs DOUKI, some G1 talk , even more Arsenal vibes, and we answer your questions.

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The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee: Suit Williams' Greatest WrestleMania Matches, Plus Surprise Chris Jericho Talk??

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:42:04 +0000

Suit Williams of suitwilliams.com joins Fred & Tyler to talk about his greatest matches in WrestleMania's history this week for a fun, laid back conversation.

Halfway through the show, we talk about the growing speculation that Chris Jericho is going to return to AEW after months of speculation that he was on his way to WWE. Lots of speculation!

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Wrestling Omakase #289: TJPW Grand Princess Review, NJPW Sakura Genesis Preview, Sareee-ism Chapter X & STARDOM New Blood 30 w/ Arametha

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:38:28 +0000

Arametha is back with John and (for maybe the first time ever??) we're actually leading off with Tokyo Joshi! Wow! It's a long, detailed review of TJPW's biggest show of the year, Grand Princess from Ryogoku Kokugikan, featuring a legitimate match of the year contender, three big title changes, Super Sentai fights, idol singers with swords and a whole lot more! Then it's over to NJPW for a full and detailed preview of this weekend's Sakura Genesis show, with lots of baseless speculation on where the return of Will Ospreay might be going from here. Afterward we go right back to joshi with a full review of the 3/22 Sareee-ism X show from Yokohama Budokan, breaking down a ton of interesting names from all over the joshi world. Finally, they wrap things up with STARDOM's New Blood 30 show from Shin Kiba 1st Ring, a great show that may have gone under the radar for you but definitely shouldn't have!

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Open The Voice Gate - Dia Leaves Dragongate

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:34:16 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

On this episode of Open The Voice Gate, Mike and Case discuss Dragon Dia/DIA’s departure from Dragongate, the company response, the overall situation that’s known so far, DIA’s legacy within Dragongate, D’Courage going further and more. They then discuss highlights from this week’s show from Kobe (3/29) and preview next Monday’s Korakuen Hall show (4/6)!

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Music of the Mat Remix: Wrestle Circus

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:13:15 +0000

Once upon a time, there was an indie wrestling company in Texas called WrestleCircus. It had a circus theme with appropriately named events and championships. It also booked a whole lot of prominent indie names who would later become regulars in AEW and WWE. But like many indie companies, it went the way of the dodo. Returning guest Erin Quinn went to several WrestleCircus shows back in the day, making her the ideal guest for this episode. Andrew and Erin go under the big top and play songs that have animals in the title. Artists played include Jethro Tull, Namoli Brennet, Lou Reed, The HU, Was (Not Was), Matthew Sweet, Kate Bush, Geggy Tah, and more. No animals were harmed in the making of this episode (just the host's patience when listening to that Lou Reed song).

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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Mike & JD Show Ep.133: TNA Sacrifice Recap - Update on Steve Maclin | MLP's TV Deal and Krule gets Stabbed

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:35:13 +0000

Mike and JD run down all the latest news including Steve Maclin getting hurt in the main event of Sacrifice. Mike provides an update directly of Steve Maclin himself. Plus MLP lands on TSN, Krule gets stabbed at an Indy show, and Mike recaps the full Sacrifice show.

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The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee: The Bounceback Dynamite + A Timely Discussion of the Eleven Day Old Pay-Per-View

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:48:28 +0000

Fred & Tyler talk about the latest AEW news, Revolution (finally), and an up & down two weeks of Dynamite. Check it out!

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The Flagship: Dennis Condrey, New Japan Cup, AJPW, & more!

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:30:04 +0000

On this episode of The Flagship, a deep look at the life and career of Dennis Condrey, a review of the final nights of the 2026 New Japan Cup, plus a look at the latest in AJPW.

We did a Flagship on Wednesday, too, covering CMLL, ZERO1, Tony Khan's bid to buy WWE, and more. You can listen to that show exclusively at FlagshipPatreon.com.

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Shake Them Ropes. It's Fine

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:42:17 +0000

Who is actually going to get cheered at Wrestlemania? Who wants to see WWE Stars do standup? Jeff apparently said "It's Fine" 14 times in the last segment because if you want Jeff not to care about something, it's the state of standup comedy in 2026.

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Emerald FlowShow #102: Titans of Overachieving

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:51:58 +0000

Paul and Gerard are back with a loaded show that kicks off by covering some major matches from GLEAT, ZERO1 and DDT. Then it's on to NOAH where Mr. Smack Daddy and Kenoh deliver the goods and the company feels like it's heading in a better direction. Over in All Japan, the company wraps up a strong Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team tournament and some title defences. Plus a look at the Champion Carnival blocks and schedule.

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Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective Ep. 13 - Michinoku's UK Excursion

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:48:53 +0000

Welcome to Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective!

Welcome to 1996!

Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) put a bow on Michinoku Pro’s 1995 with the Observer and their top wrestlers and matches in Michinoku Pro, and talk about 1995 in context of Michinoku’s history. From there, it’s on to 1996 with an enormous Sapporo show headlined by The Great Sasuke teaming with Giant Zebra vs Gran Naniwa and Mr. Pogo, Kaientai returns, MichiPro in the UK, and the beginning of a tale about a CMLL World Welterweight title as El Pantera defends in Osaka against Super Delfin!

A full match listing of footage covered during this episode can be found at the show post on www.voicesofwrestling.com or in the Open The Voice Gate channel on the VOW Discord.

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402 Super J-Cast New Japan Cup Finals Review

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:30:26 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to review the Semi and Final rounds of this year's New Japan Cup including the Yuya Uemura vs Callum Newman final, Boltin Oleg vs Yuya Uemura semi and Shota Umino vs Callum Newman semi-final. The guys also discuss NJPW's future with those rising stars, new wrestler signings coming soon, early G1 thoughts, more Arsenal vibes, and we answer your questions.

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Wrestling Omakase #288: New Japan Cup Nights 10, 11 & Finals, DDT Judgement, AJPW 3/20 Hachioji & Tokyo Joshi Texas Tour w/ John Bivins

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:21:01 +0000

It's another John & John episode! John Bivins is back as the two of them break down an outstanding end to the New Japan Cup, talking the final two quarterfinal matches from night 10, both semifinals from night 11, and then the entire final night including of course the tournament final itself. Lots of talk about NJPW's young generation really stepping up, Shota Umino maybe forcing people to take some Ls (including at least one John!) and more, plus a look ahead to what the rest of the year might look like. Then it's over to DDT to talk an equally outstanding Judgement show from Korakuen Hall, a very deep card that showed off their huge bounty of young talent. We also discuss the very sad news of Kazusada Higuchi's sudden retirement.

Afterward we break down AJPW's Hachioji show from 3/20, a weird card featuring a Triple Crown title match and not a whole lot else. Finally, we wrap things up with some of the highlights from all four TJPW shows down in Texas, and then a full preview of next weekend's big Grand Princess show!

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Mike & JD Show ep.132: RIP Dennis Condrey | Ricochet's Bad Tweet | Tony Khan Tried to Buy WWE

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:24 +0000

Mike and JD discuss the passing of Dennis Condrey, Ricochet’s recent controversial tweet, and reports that Tony Khan made an attempt to purchase WWE. Additional stories covered include the death of Chuck Norris, Toni Storm being out for the remainder of 2026, Bandido’s visa issues, and NXT’s move from Peacock to YouTube.

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JBA: Cinderella Tournament Finals, TJPW Texas, Grand Princess Preview and more!

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:33:56 +0000

Kelly and Taylor are back to discuss two packed weeks of joshi action!

They start talking about Stardom's Cinderella Tournament quarterfinals, semifinals and finals before moving on to discuss three very fun show Tokyo Joshi shows from Texas!

After that, they preview Tokyo Joshi's huge Grand Princess show, with predictions on winners and lots of discussion about the past, present and future of the promotion!

Check it out!

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The Flagship: The Hangman Stip, Booker T Appreciation Night, Rey de Reyes, ROH Nostalgia & more!

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:42:40 +0000

With Joe unavailable this week, Rich welcomes Trevor Dame (http://linktr.ee/trevordame) to The Flagship!

Rich made Trevor endure NXT's Booker T Appreciation Night, so they review this week's NXT TV episode, the first AAA Rey de Reyes 2026 show, discuss the aftermath of Sunday's AEW Revolution PPV, The Hangman stipulation, plus some ROH nostalgia and more.

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Shake Them Ropes. Doldrums

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:09:43 +0000

AEW did a ho hum follow up to Revolution, Mania isn't lighting the world on fire. Rob and Jeff discuss.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #130: The Downfall of F4W/WON

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:11:07 +0000

On the latest episode of the GWP, Jesse Collings is joined by Trevor Dame to discuss the current state of f4wonline.com. They talk about the site becoming SEO-bait aggregation, the lack of diverse content and voices on the site, Bryan Alvarez's clear burn-out in his position, the decline of The Board and what will happen in the future once Dave Meltzer retires.

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Open The Voice Gate - The Situation Around the CIMA/Magnum Talk Show

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:02:09 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

On this week’s episode of Open The Voice Gate, Case and Mike discuss Dragongate’s press release from 3/16 and how it relates to the CIMA and Magnum Tokyo talkshow from 2/28, the incendiary comments from the show, the situations of CIMA and Magnum, Takashi Okamura vs Toru Kido, Dragongate’s opacity as it relates to how it operates, the Dragon Dia situation, and everything surrounding this event, including translations from said talk show.

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Music of the Mat Remix: The Ten Count

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:40:19 +0000

The ten count is a staple of pro wrestling matches: A wrestler has until the count of ten to get back in the ring or get up off the mat, or else they will lose the match. It's a way to add some more drama and suspense to a match, though it seems count outs don't happen nearly as often as they used to back in the day. On this episode, Andrew and returning guest Fred Morlan (The Good, The Bad & The Hungee) start the ten count, playing songs sequentially with the numbers one, two, three, etc. in the title, all the way up to ten. Artists played include Ben Folds Five, Sneaker Pimps, Rufus Thomas, Southern Culture on the Skids, Babymetal, Styx, Jenny Lewis, and many more. Get back in the ring and beat the count so you can listen to this episode!

Theme song: ""Hemispheres"" by Silent Partner

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The Mike & JD Show Episode 131: AEW Revolution 2026 Reaction | Steve Maclin Interview

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:15:58 +0000

Mike and JD dive deep into AEW Revolution 2026, breaking down all the biggest moments from the pay-per-view. They react to the shocking debut of Ronda Rousey in AEW, multiple huge returns and surprises that lit up the card, and an absolutely brutal, ultra-violent main event that had everyone talking.

In the news roundup, the guys cover TNA hitting its highest ratings ever on AMC, the latest on David Zaslav cashing out, and updates on AEW's new streaming service launch.

Plus, Mike sits down for an exclusive interview with former TNA World Champion Steve Maclin! They discuss Steve's current contract situation, his upcoming high-stakes match against Mike Santana, and his passion project: the charity wrestling event Battle for the Brave, taking place June 6, 2026, at the Rahway Rec Center in Rahway, NJ. All proceeds support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation (t2t.org), which provides mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families, builds smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders, and fights veteran homelessness.

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Wrestling Omakase #287: STARDOM Cinderella 3/11 & 3/15 Finals, New Japan Cup Nights 4-8, Marigold 3/14 & AJPW 3/15 Korakuens, GLEAT 3/12 Shinjuku FACE w/ Velkej

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:37:37 +0000

John and returning guest Velkej Bracha start with their usual banter/assorted nonsense, before then discussing the recent announcement of Shinjuku FACE's impending closure and the enormous hole it will be leaving in the Japanese wrestling scene. Then they discuss the last two nights of the STARDOM Cinderella Tournament in great detail, beginning with the 3/11 Korakuen and then the finals on 3/15 from Yokohama. They also look ahead to the enormous Saya Kamitani vs. Sayaka Kurara red belt vs. unit disbands match, and discuss where the promotion could possibly be going from here in general. Then it's over to NJPW to discuss five (!) nights of the New Japan Cup, spanning most of the 2nd round and then also the first two quarterfinal matches- a real rollercoaster experience featuring some of the very best AND very worst matches of the entire year so far! Velkej's last topic of the show is a pretty deep dive on Marigold, as they break down some of their business, discuss their trainees, and review their 3/14 Korakuen show.

John then goes it alone to review two more shows, a decent AJPW Korakuen from 3/15 and a truly horrible GLEAT show from Shinjuku FACE on 3/12. Again, who else is even covering GLEAT? Well, maybe the answer will be no one soon enough because John is *this close* to dropping them.....

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The Flagship: AEW Revolution, MyAEW, Vengeance Day, Osaka Pro, ESPN Letter Grades

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:44:32 +0000

On this episode of The Flagship, we preview this Sunday's AEW Revolution 2026 PPV, discuss AEW's launch of MyAEW, review NXT Vengeance Day 2026, ESPN dropping WWE Letter Grades, Shinjuku FACE closing in September, and review Osaka Pro's BUSHI-DO 2026 show.

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401 Super J-Cast New Japan Cup Opening Round Review

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:10:08 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to review the opening rounds of this year's New Japan Cup including Yuya Uemura vs Great O-Khan, Boltin Oleg vs El Phantasmo and Aaron Wolf vs Don Fale. The guys also discuss NJPW's Anniversary Event with Master Wato vs Douki, the rise of Jakob Austin Young and Robbie X, Damon's Mexico adventure, Arsenal vibes, the booking of Aaron Wolf, and we answer your questions.

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Shake Them Ropes. AEW Revolution 2026

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:52:02 +0000

With Rob on the Road, Jeff's host from the Dynamite Show, Paul Fontaine comes in to ride shotgun on MyAew, ESPN getting rid of WWE letter grades and we preview Revolution.

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Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective Ep. 12 - The End of 1995

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:26:53 +0000

Welcome to Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective!

Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) return to close out Michinoku Pro’s 1995! First we introduce Kato Kung Lee Sr as an active character before taking a jaunt to NWA New Jersey for Hakushi vs Sabu, wrap up 1995’s Michinoku Pro Tag League “Futari Tabi”, discuss the greatness of 1995 TAKA Michinoku, The Dream Chasers are fully online, Super J Cup Second Stage and closing the year in Delfin’s stomping grounds before an appearance on an FMW show!

Footage Covered:

9/25/95 - Michinoku Pro: https://youtu.be/Pj6R8hNIkAg

11/18/95 - NWA New Jersey - Hakushi vs. Sabu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvJotVUgg7E

11/23/95 - Michinoku Pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3XBOPSGC2U&t=4s

12/13/95 - WAR: Super J Cup 1995: https://vkvideo.ru/video-4499945_456239314

12/14/95 - Michinoku Pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_N_hm4MJCU&t=19s

12/17/95 - Michinoku Pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ymYiXZYh8k

12/21/95 - FMW - Michinoku/Delfin/Fuji vs Sasuke/Hayabusa/Koji Nakagawa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQmd0cN1yTg

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Wrestling Omakase #286: STARDOM Cinderella Nights 1-3, NJPW Anniversary Show & NJC Nights 1-4, NOAH 3/8 Yokohama, DG 3/3 Korakuen, TJPW 3/7 ShinKiba, ICE 3/8 Itabashi & Universe Magic 3/9 w/ John DK

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:15:32 +0000

It's another absurdly jampacked show covering all of the biggest promotions in Japan and some of the smallest too, men's and women's! John is joined by returning guest John DK for their first solo episode together (he had previously appeared during the WK preview) and they DEFINITELY DON'T WEEB OUT IN EMBARRASSING FASHION FOR 20+ MINUTES. Nosiree. Once they get into the actual wrestling topics for this episode, it's, uh, not a short list:

-Nights 1-3 of the 2026 STARDOM Cinderella Tournament covered in great detail! Already a great tournament and it's not even over yet!

-Nights 1-4 of the New Japan Cup, which includes the Anniversary Show. Uh, this kinda fucking sucked!

-NOAH's 3/8 Yokohama Budokan show featuring a great main event and a very confusing end of show segment!

-DG's 3/3 Korakuen show that continued their uninspiring run of late!

-Tokyo Joshi's 3/7 show from Shin Kiba 1st Ring continuing their build to Ryogoku at the end of the month! How does Yuki Arai keep doing this??

-Ice Ribbon's 3/8 show from Itabashi, because this is officially an Ice Ribbon podcast now!

-And finally, the special Universe Magic show from (the sadly closing!!!) Shinjuku FACE!

Yeah, that's a lot of stuff huh? No wonder this went so long!

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Mike & JD Show Ep.130: Mike Goes to TNA & Visits Backstage | AEW Signs Everyone | NFL Players vs Wrestlers

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:51:39 +0000

In episode 130 of The Mike & JD Show, Mike shares his firsthand experience attending TNA tapings in Atlanta, including a backstage visit and observations from being ringside. He breaks down standout moments, the atmosphere, and what the footage looks like moving forward and an interesting conversation he had with TNA officials regarding his coverage of the company.

The conversation then turns to AEW's aggressive start to 2026, with a wave of new signings—including The War Dogs, Ciampa, and several others—already reshaping the roster in the first few months of the year.

Finally, Mike and JD dive into the absurd debate taking over Twiitter: how would NFL players fare against professional wrestlers in a real fight?

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JBA: Marigold Korakuen Hall, Stardom Cinderella Tournament, Tokyo Joshi Texas Preview and more!

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:43:31 +0000

It's Jumping Bomb Audio time again!

Kelly and Taylor talk their favorite subject, Marigold, covering what the promotion would do without Mayu Iwatani, who are the future main eventers in the company, and what motivates people to attend their shows.

After that, they cover the first three days of Cinderella tournament action in Stardom and try their hand at predicting the finals along with a preview of Tokyo Joshi's upcoming Texas tour!

Check it out!

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The Flagship: Elimination Chamber, ZERO1, David Finlay, Danhausen & more!

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:15:32 +0000

In this episode of The Flagship, we cover David Finlay's AEW debut, the AEW Revolution PPV lineup, a review of WWE Elimination Chamber 2026, Danhausen's debut, and the main event: a review of ZERO1's February 28 show.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate's March in Osaka and Korakuen!

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:20:20 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Dragongate’s big March swing of two nights in Osaka and Korakuen (2/28, 3/1, 3/5) is in the books and Open The Voice Gate is back to take stock of the promotion. They have a wide-ranging discussion on top babyfaces through Dragon System history as a way to discuss the events including the Open The Brave Gate program between Ryoya Tanaka and Jason Lee, Psypatra vs Gajadokuro, bad Korakuen Hall shows, Tatsumi Fujinami makes an appearance and Kazuma Kimura’s big week!

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400 Super J-Cast New Japan Cup Preview

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:53:08 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to review NJPW's The New Beginning USA in Trenton NJ, the end of Fantastica Mania, preview the New Japan Cup, and so much more.

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Emerald FlowShow #101: Failed Bullet Club Hunter

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:23:05 +0000

Paul and Gerard discuss the NOAH Jr. Tag League, NOAH's current directions and its problems. Then it's on to All Japan with another Jr. tag tournament and a big show at Ota Ward Gym with lots of title matches including Kento Miyahara vs. Jun Saito for the Triple Crown. Plus previews of upcoming NOAH & All Japan shows.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #129: Winter Mailbag

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:18:49 +0000

On the latest episode of the GWP, host Jesse Collings answers your questions, from discussing media trends to favorite 80s wrestling territories to Aaron Wolf to the Irish potato famine.

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Wrestling Omakase #285: NJPW New Beginning in US Live Report, STARDOM 2/28 & NOAH 3/1 Korakuens, DG 2/28 & 3/1 Osaka w/ Paul

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:39:18 +0000

"This week on Wrestling Omakase John is joined by returning guest (and A+ drinking buddy) Paul Volsch from the Emerald FlowShow, their first time talking since they were just in Japan together for Wrestle Kingdom season! They reminisce a little of course, John tries to convince Paul to go again in December, and then John reveals that they'll be making their Wrestlemania weekend debut this year! Then it's on to the actual shows we're here to talk about, starting with another one John saw live in person: NJPW's New Beginning in US show from beautiful (??) Trenton, New Jersey! Lots of notes about how the crowd reacted in person, some praise for a change for NJPW booking, and a lot more!

After that it's back to shows that actually took place in Japan, starting with STARDOM's 2/28 Korakuen. John & Paul discuss a typically good effort from the hottest promotion in the country (they drew 1601 for a white belt match and no Saya to be found!). Then it's over to NOAH for their own Korakuen show from 3/1, nothing blowaway but a much better effort than their last couple attempts at least. Finally, they head back to DG for a pair of house shows in Osaka on 2/28 & 3/1, as they discuss the follow-up to the almost universally panned Fukuoka show from last week.

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Music of the Mat Remix: Money Marks

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:59:11 +0000

A money mark is someone with a lot of money who runs a wrestling show or starts a promotion because they want to be one of the boys and be a big shot in the wrestling biz. It's not a good thing to be, either because you won't have the wrestlers' respect or you'll blow all your money and fail spectacularly. Typically both. On this episode, Andrew and returning guest Rich Latta (One Nation Radio) play a selection of songs about money and all the tropes and themes associated with it. Artists played include ZZ Top, Jay-Z, Tower of Power, Madonna, Camp Lo, Fitz and the Tantrums, Rick Ross, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Charley Crockett, and many more. We've hit up the ATM and spared no expense, so this episode is rolling in the big bucks!

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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Shake Them Ropes. No Vision

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:49:44 +0000

Rob and Jeff hop on and talk the last four days of WWE and Rob actually changes Jeff's mind on some things. Mania, what's the lay of the land?

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Mike & JD Show Ep.129: Danhausen's WWE Debut & Paramount Buys WBD

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:07:53 +0000

Mike & JD are back after a two week hiatus. On this episode Mike discusses how his AEW conspiracy theory was immediately shut down by a high ranking AEW official. Then they breakdown Danhausen's WWE debut. Was it bad on purpose? Then they detail Paramount beating uot Netflix to win the rights to buy WBD. Will it actually go down?

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The Flagship: Latest on AJ Styles, Elimination Chamber, New Beginning USA, Fantasticamania & more!

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:55:24 +0000

On this episode of The Flagship, we talk the latest on AJ Styles' status, preview Elimination Chamber (sort of), NJPW New Beginning in USA, review Fantasticamania, discuss NXT moving off WrestleMania Weekend, and so much more.

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Shake Them Ropes. Elimination Chamber 2026

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:46:31 +0000

Rob got sick so Jeff goes solo on the PLE this weekend, does the WWE buy into the Mania ticket narrative, and Woodrow Wilson.

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Wrestling Omakase #284: DG 2/23 Fukuoka, AJPW 2/23 Ota Ward, DDT 2/22 Korakuen, STARDOM 2/20 & 2/21, Marigold 2/23 Korakuen, Senjo 2/15 Sendai & ICE 2/23 Yokohama w/ Snazzy

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:18:35 +0000

Wrestling Omakase is back with another packed episode, and unfortunately a lot of these shows were #bad. But hey, our returning guest Eric aka Snazzy from the Joshi-ing Around podcast and the Social Suplex newsletter is never bad! John & Eric discuss an absolutely wretched Dragongate Uno Dos Tres show from Fukuoka, as they unfortunately turned in a supremely poor effort for one of their biggest shows of the year. Then it's over to AJPW for their 2/23 Ota Ward Gym show, which cleared the DG show but was still fairly middling, before they wrap up the men's portion of the episode with (thankfully!) a show that was actually good in DDT's 2/23 Korakuen, featuring a bonafide MOTYC!

Then it's over to the world of joshi starting with two STARDOM shows from 2/20 (Saori's homecoming show) & 2/21 (from Osaka EDION 2)- mostly standard house show fare, but with a few unique touches. They also speculate on who might win the upcoming Cinderella Tournament, and Snazzy has quite the idea on what the Yokohama Arena main event could end up being. After that they review Marigold's 2/23 Korakeun show, which unfortunately took us back to the land of sucking. They wrap things up with two more smaller joshi promotions' recent shows, Sendai Girls' 2/15 Sendai Pit show and a very rare Ice Ribbon show review (their 2/23 Yokohama show). A real mixed bag of an episode here, but hey, if you wanna hear effusive praise for some stuff and absolute burials at the same time, this is sure the one for you!

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Open The Voice Gate - It's Time To Talk About Dragongate's Uno Dos Tres...

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:46:00 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Dragongate’s first Big Show of the year, Uno Dos Tres! Dragongate - Dragon Festival is in the books, and it’s time to have a talk about the promotion coming out of the show. Mike and Case discuss the Dream Gate booking after Kikuta vs Yoshioka, the business of the show, What’s the Deal with Psypatra, and everything that went down in Fukuoka, look ahead at the sparsely announced week ahead and a lot more!

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JBA: Tokyo Joshi Max Heart Tournament Finals, Stardom and Marigold Korakuens and more!

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:16:38 +0000

It's another great episode of Jumping Bomb Audio with Kelly and Taylor!

The boys deep dive into Tokyo Joshi's Max Heart Tournament Finals, with discussion on the build for the Grand Princess main event, the rut that TJPW sometimes finds themselves in, and a dissection of the tag team division!

After that, they cover action in Stardom, Marigold and SEAdLINNNG before turning their attention to the next two weeks in joshi, featuring interesting Korakuen Hall shows from Stardom and Marigold and a big ChocoPro show!

Check it out!

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Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective Ep. 11 - Fukumen Masked Man League

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:14:43 +0000

Welcome to Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective!

Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) return to discuss the first Fukumen Masked Man League/Fukumen World League over July and August of 1995! It’s a real maturation point for Michinoku Pro as they gather 10 masked men including Sasuke, Deflin, Naniwa and Dos Caras to decide who is the greatest Masked Man in the world while the loser unmasks! As well, the unearthed debut for Tiger Mask IV against the Great Sasuke and Hakushi’s adventures in the WWF!

A full match listing of footage covered during this episode can be found at the show post on www.voicesofwrestling.com or in the Open The Voice Gate channel on the VOW Discord.

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The Flagship: WON Awards Recap, Fantasticamania, CMLL changes & more!

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:15:57 +0000

On this episode of The Flagship, we welcome special guest thecubsfan of luchablog.com to discuss changes in CMLL, pro wrestling's increasing homogeneity, WWE's influence in the marketplace, and more.

Also on the show, a review of Fantasticamania Night 1, and a deep dive into the 2025 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards.

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Shake Them Ropes. Video Curling

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:23:55 +0000

This week Olympic Fever, AJ Styles, AJ Lee, retconning the Cody stip and semantics in wrestling news.

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Emerald FlowShow 100th Episode Spectactular

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:27:33 +0000

In celebration of our 100th episode, Paul is back to talk about his trip to Japan and seeing All Japan, Big Japan and ZERO1 live. Then it's on to discuss the Jr. Heavyweight tag team tournaments in All Japan and NOAH. Plus more complaining about NOAH's main event scene and discussion of who got left out of this year's Champion Carnival field. Thanks for listening to our first 100 episodes and listening to many more!

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The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee: WON Awards & Grand Slam Australia Review

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:16:49 +0000

Fred & Tyler meet up and talk engage in the internet's favorite pastime, discussing the Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards. They then break down a pretty damn good Grand Slam Australia edition of Collision.

Like, comment, and subscribe. Thanks for listening.

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Open The Voice Gate - Greatest Multi-Man Wrestler Ever & Uno Dos Tres Preview!

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:49:46 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

On this episode, Open The Voice Gate poses the big question: Who Exactly Is The Best Multi-Man Wrestler of All Time? Case introduces a rubric for a long discussion about tag, trios and larger tag matches to lead a longer discussion on this topic. Then it’s time to preview Dragongate’s new major show “Uno Dos Tres!” coming up on Monday, the final discussion on Kikuta vs Yoshioka, the four title matches and the Psypatra/T200X vs Gajadokuro All Out War!

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Music of the Mat Remix: Main Eventers

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:19:21 +0000

Just like the opening match on a wrestling show has the important role of setting the tone, the main event has the important role of ending the show on a strong note. Not every wrestler can be a main eventer, but the ones who prove they belong are the ones who stay in that spotlight. The same can be said for the closing track on an album. Not every song works as an album closer, but the ones that do stand the test of time. On this episode, Andrew and returning guest JoJo Remy (Voices of Wrestling) play a selection of their favorite album closers, mostly classics but a few modern ones as well. Artists played include Todd Rundgren, The Raconteurs, The Who, Superorganism, UFO, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Pink Floyd, Muse, David Bowie, and many more. The lights are bright and everybody is listening, because it's time for the main event!

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #128: The New New Japan Pro Wrestling

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:03:22 +0000

On the latest episode of the GWP, host Jesse Collings is joined by J. Michael of Voices of Wrestling to discuss a busy 2026 in New Japan, including the departure of wrestlers like EVIL, David Finlay and Hiromu Takahashi, Jake Lee getting a major push, Shota Umino's rehabilitation, the Knockout Brothers, Boltin Oleg's status as a killing machine and a lot more.

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Wrestling Omakase #283: NJPW New Beginning in Osaka & New Japan Cup Preview, STARDOM 2/13, TJPW 2/14, NOAH 2/11, AJPW 2/15 & GLEAT 2/11 Korakuens w/ John Bivens

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:46:37 +0000

The John & John: Both Took At Least One Bump Connection™ are back once again, as John is joined by John Bivins for another long path through a whole lot of Japanese wrestling! First up: a full review of NJPW New Beginning in Osaka, featuring some weird vibes but also some great wrestling. Also was Jake Lee really that bad? The answer may surprise you! Then John & John give a full preview of the New Japan Cup as they both pick who will advance in each match, who will end up being the winner who goes on to Sakura Genesis and more. Plus a brief preview of the New Beginning in USA show and the two junior title matches announced for the Anniversary Show!

Then they bounce around the rest of Japan via five Korakuen shows from five different companies: STARDOM from 2/13 (feat. good vibes and shining wizard bumps), Tokyo Joshi from 2/14 (feat. an Ober Eats burial but also a lot of stuff we really liked!), NOAH from 2/11 (feat. oh god please make it stop and by "it" we mean Team 2000X), AJPW from 2/15 (feat. some stuff and also what the fuck is up with that Champion Carnival lineup), and finally GLEAT also from 2/11 (feat. The End of the Anti-GLE Monsters, RIP I guess).

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399 Super J-Cast New Beginning Review

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 21:32:16 +0000

399 Super J-Cast New Beginning Review

Joel and Damon are back to review NJPW's The New Beginning in Osaka from Edion Arena. The guys chat about all the top matches including Yota Tsuji vs Jake Lee, Knockout Brothers vs. Yuya Uemura & Shota Umino, Aaron Wolf vs Ren Narita, and David Finlay vs Callum Newman. All this plus discussions on HOT not going away any time soon, New Beginning USA in Trenton NJ, New Japan Cup Brackets, and so much more.

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The Flagship: Brody King, New Beginning Osaka, Grand Slam Australia, Royce Keys & more!

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:10:28 +0000

On this episode of The Flagship, a full recap and review of NJPW's The New Beginning in Osaka 2026 show, a look at the New Japan Cup brackets and upcoming NJPW schedule, a preview of AEW Grand Slam Australia, the discussion around Powerhouse Hobbs' age, what's going on with Brody King & much more!

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Shake Them Ropes. Ice Scream

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:24:29 +0000

This week, Rob and Jeff discuss the lack of Brody King on AEW, Bronn Breaker's hernia, and the shifting sands of Wrestlemania plans

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Truth Gate in Kobe, CIMA & Disbands Matches!

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:51:31 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Case and Mike have a collection of topics this week on Voice Gate. They review last weekend’s (2/7) show from Kobe Art Center including the Brave Gate contendership decider, Natural Vibes’ next appearance, and D’Courage vs Gajadokuro in the main event. Then they discuss some CIMA news with his new blogs discussing his side of his departure before revisiting two of the greatest Disbands matches in company history: 11/6/14 Millennials vs We Are Team Veteran and 2/4/16 Monster Express vs Dia.Hearts vs Verserk!

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The Mike & JD Show ep.128: TNA Ratings Surge | AEW Makes Mainstream Headlines with Anti-ICE Chants

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:32:41 +0000

Mike and JD discuss TNA’s ratings surge this week. What does it mean and how did they get there? AEW makes mainstream headlines when fans make loud Anti-ICE chants before the match between Brody King & MJF: Should AEW embrace the movement? Plus The IIconics are All Elite and a MLW Battle Riot recap. Patreon.com/themikeandjdshow

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Wrestling Omakase #282: STARDOM 1/31 Korakuen & 2/7 Osaka, NJPW 2/1 & 2/2 Korakuens & NB in Osaka Preview, DG 2/5 & NOAH 2/6 Korakuens w/ Arametha

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:37:58 +0000

"We're back to our regular format for another episode of Omakase, as John is once again joined by returning guest Arametha to break down a ton of Japanese wrestling. But first: alpine skiing, for some reason. Then it's off to STARDOM to talk their 1/31 Korakuen and their VERY newsworthy 2/7 Osaka show, with some thoughts on Is There Too Much HATE, which seems to be the big debate of the day. Over in NJPW, they discuss two strong Road to shows and then preview the big New Beginning in Osaka event, as well as talk yet another major departure in Hiromu Takahashi. Then they head to the world of Dragongate to review their 2/5 Korakuen, which seems to have gotten a very mixed reaction online- it definitely had its share of both good and bad. Finally, they wrap things up with a quick review of the opening night of NOAH's Jr. Tag League, also from Korakuen, and discuss how NOAH feels a bit like it's stuck in place at the moment.

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JBA: Stardom Supreme Fight in Osaka, Tokyo Joshi Max Heart Semifinals and Finals and more!

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:15:22 +0000

Kelly and Taylor are back for another episode of Jumping Bomb Audio!

They deep dive into both the good and bad of Stardom's most recent show, Supreme Fight in Osaka, with discussion on the promotion's midcard, Maki Itoh's fit and the overuse of H.A.T.E!

After that, they discuss the surprising semifinals of Tokyo Joshi's Max Heart tournament and preview the finals at Korakuen Hall along with a preview of the next phase of SEAdLINNNG's single elimination tournament!

Check it out!

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398 Super J-Cast Road To New Beginning Review

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:33:32 +0000

398 Super J-Cast Road To New Beginning Review

Joel and Damon return to review the recent Road To New Beginning shows including Hirooki Goto vs Ryohei Oiwa and YOHSI-HASHI vs Zack Sabre Jr. The guys also discuss the latest on Hiromu Takahashi, Tag Team heat-ups, updates on SANADA, and so much more.

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The Flagship: Billy Gunn's Career, AEW Upcoming Schedule, New Beginning Preview, Nielsen Rating Changes & more!

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:15:56 +0000

On this episode of The Flagship, an honest and fair look at Billy Gunn's career and why the recent discourse around it has no basis in reality PLUS a hot run of TV from AEW leading to big upcoming shows, our thoughts on NJPW's upcoming New Beginning in Osaka show, trying to make sense of what the hell is going on with the Nielsen ratings, and so much more!

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Truth Gate 2026 & Road to Fukuoka!

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:04:08 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

With a big first week of February for Dragongate in the books, Open The Voice Gate is back to talk all about it! With the Truth Gate Korakuen (2/5) along with Memorial Gate (2/1) behind us, it’s all steam ahead to Uno Dos Tres in a few week and it’s time to take stock of the Dream Gate situation, Gajadokuro’s Booking & All-Out-War, Natural Vibes Chapter Five and a whole lot more!

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Shake Them Ropes. Year 13.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:49:19 +0000

Rob and Jeff begin year 13 of this ridiculous show talking the Roman-CM Punk main event for Mania, a look to the Elimination Chamber, Grand Slam Australia and Rob even tries to get in some TNA talk.

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Introducing Subscriber Exclusive Flagships + Royal Rumble Review

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:46:02 +0000

You guys have asked for it, and now you're getting it: Double the Flagships!

Starting this week, we’re moving to a semi-regular schedule of two Flagships per week. Here's how it's going to work: you’ll still get our standard Friday show on your free podcast feeds, but we are officially adding a Subscriber Exclusive Flagship earlier in the week, most weeks.

Both the live stream and audio replay for this earlier-in-the-week edition are available exclusively to $10 tier members at FlagshipPatreon.com.

On our debut exclusive show, we recapped the Royal Rumble, broke down NJPW’s Road to New Beginning, and discussed the shocking departures of Hiromu Takahashi from NJPW and Ava from WWE. Plus, we took a patended banter detour into the stress of self-checkout lines and fast-food ordering anxiety.

This will be the ONLY place to listen to our Royal Rumble review, we won't be covering it on the Friday Flagship this week because we already talked about it for 90 minutes!

Unlock the full episode now and all Subscriber Exclusive Flagships moving forward at FlagshipPatreon.com

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The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee: THE GREAT WRESTLING PRIMER OF 2026

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 01:52:57 +0000

Fred returns for the second-ever Great Wrestling Primer, where he gathers together a bunch of people smarter than him to talk about non-AEW promotions. This bad boy checks in at over eight hours of discussion of different promotions. Less than 10% of that is Fred mispronouncing things and messing up plugs for his lovely guests.

Guests include:

Case Lowe of Open the Voice Gate, discussing Dragon Gate
Chris Samsa of Sport of Pro Wrestling, discussing NJPW
Joe Gagne of Five Star Match Game, discussing EVOLVE and WWE ID
Kelly Harass of Jumping Bomb Audio, discussing Stardom, Marigold, TJPW, and the joshi scene in general
Ian Hamilton of many places (but primarily on socials as IanWrestling), discussing RevPro, wXw, and the Euro scene in general
Will Young, discussing WWE & RoH
Mike Gilbert of The Mike & JD Show, discussing TNA
Gerard di Trolio of Emerald Flowshow, discussing AJPW, NOAH and DDT
cubsfan of luchablog and so much more, discussing CMLL & AAA

This year's theme song is Tom Lehrer's "The Elements," released in the public domain by the artists.

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Music of the Mat Remix: Absolute Cinema

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:46:45 +0000

You may have noticed a trend on social media the past few years of people praising something as "absolute cinema." Wrestling seems to be no different, as internet cinephiles are quick to scream "absolute cinema" at Roman Reigns staring at Jey Uso or Seth Rollins making a face. On this episode, Andrew and returning guest Paul Wedding will discuss some actual cinema, namely songs from movies. They could be songs made specifically for the movie's soundtrack, songs that are just in the movie and come from somewhere else, or film score. Artists played include Aimee Mann, Quincy Jones, Townes Van Zandt, Moby, Motörhead, Carly Simon, Roy Orbison, Geto Boys, and many more. Grab some popcorn and put your cellphones on silent, we're going to the movies!

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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Mike & JD Show ep.127: What's Next for AJ Styles | Ciampa & Hobbs Jump Ship | Steve Maclin's Future

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:16:31 +0000

Mike & JD are back discussing AJ Styles leaving WWE after losing to Gunther at Royal Rumble, Hobbs debuts in WWE, Ciampa debuts in AEW and wins the TNT title, and was Steve Maclin really fired by TNA?

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Wrestling Omakase #281: 2025 VOW Match of the Year & John's WON Awards Ballot w/ 4 guests!

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:34:08 +0000

With Japanese wrestling having an uncharacteristically quiet week, it's the perfect opportunity for us to take a look back at the best of 2025! Voices of Wrestling just rolled out its 2025 Match of the Year poll (always one of the coolest things the site does every year), and John is joined by four fellow voters: Joshi-ing Around's Tim Hunter, Social Suplex's Chris Whitehead, VOW's Sean Sedor and Brady from, uh, an organic cooking company? Anyway! All five of them go over their own personal ten favorite matches from 2025 in great detail, as it's basically 4+ hours of them raving about what they loved most in wrestling last year (and also throwing some shade about what they didn't love so much- ok, mostly just John does that). Then, as if that wasn't enough 2025 award audio for you, John also recorded 45 minutes of solo audio that's tacked onto the end where they go over their Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards ballot in detail, explaining who they voted and why for Flair/Thesz, Most Outstanding Wrestler, Best Promotion and a whole lot more!

Voices of Wrestling 2025 MOTY: https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2025moty

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397 Super J-Cast Listener Q/A Show

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:47:00 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to dig deep into their mailbox to answer your pressing New Japan Pro Wrestling questions including updates on SANADA, New Japan in the US, will the promotion ride this momentum?, and so much more.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #127: Whatever Happened To The Rocketpack Push?

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 23:12:34 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen’s Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by Sarah from the Trish and Sarah Wrestling podcast to discuss how wrestlers seem to rarely get pushed all the way to the main event at an early stage of their career. They talk about the booking patterns of AEW, WWE and NJPW that have wrestlers on longer trajectories to stardom, the changes in the industry that have made fresh new stars less essential, and a lot more.

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The Flagship: Royal Rumble, TNA/AEW Ratings, AJPW, Korean Smark Awards, Contract/Injury Season!

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:42:55 +0000

This week on The Flagship: a preview of this week's Royal Rumble show and the potential last match of AJ Styles' ...WWE career?

We also dive into recent ratings from TNA, AEW, and WWE, contract season updates, a large swath of recent injuries, the Korean Smark Awards, and review the January 25 AJPW show featuring a Triple Crown Title match between Kento Miyahara and Talos.

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Shake Them Ropes. Rumble 2026

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:34:44 +0000

This week we start with some Rob audio as he recovers from surgery then Jeff welcomes his Dynamite Show host to preview the Royal Rumble and the news.

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Emerald FlowShow #99: All Aboard the Talos Train

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:47:53 +0000

Gerard is joined by Dylan Fox of the Eastern Lariat to talk about EVIL leaving New Japan, the FSM 50, NOAH's booking, All Japan's surprisingly strong January and which company is putting their best foot forward in 2026 so far.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragon System Chili

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:26:12 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Mike is iced-in while Case is on assignment, so it’s time to throw a pot on the stove and make some Dragon System Chili! Dragongate’s off this week, so Mike previews the Memorial Gate and Truth Gate shows (2/1, 2/4), looks for direction towards Uno Dos Tres, Gajadokuro Produce Sell Out, Monday Magic, GLEAT’s January, VOW MOTY and a project tracking wrestling prospects!

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Mike & JD Show ep.126: Free Agency Frenzy, NJPW Exodus + TNA's AMC Debut TV Ratings Breakdown

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:22:51 +0000

Mike & JD are back discussing a hige week in pro wrestling free agency news featuring big moves from Will Hobbs, Trey Miguel, Tomasso Ciampa, Killer Kelly and more. Plus a big mass exodus is looming in NJPW with Evil offiicially leaving and Hiromu Takahashi and The War Dogs not far behind him. Finally they discuss the ratings for TNA's debit on AMC. Patreon.com/themikeandjdshow

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JBA: Mayu Iwatani 15th Anniversary, Tokyo Joshi Max Heart Tournament, SEAdLINNNG, Stardom Supreme Fight Preview and more!

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:25:33 +0000

Kelly and Taylor are back, and as a treat, they get to talk their very favorite promotion!

That's right, the show kicks off with a review of Marigold's Mayu Iwatani 15th Anniversary show, including Taylor kicking voters out of the WON Hall of Fame process, Kelly's vote for funniest match of the year so far, and a lot of talk about announcers. Not only that, they also cover the start of two tournaments, Tokyo Joshi's Max Heart tournament, and SEAdLINNNG's title tournament headlined by Hiroyo Matsumoto vs. MIRAI!

After that, they preview the next two weeks in joshi highlighted by Stardom's Supreme Fight in Osaka and the semi-finals of the Max Heart Tournament!

Check it out!

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Wrestling Omakase #280: NJPW 1/19 & 1/20, STARDOM 1/21, Marigold 1/24 & DDT 1/25 Korakuens, GLEAT 1/20 Shinjuku FACE w/ Velkej

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:45:57 +0000

Wrestling Omakase is finally back to its regularly scheduled programming, as we're once again going weekly from here on out following our part-time schedule earlier in January (due to a combo of Japan trip, post-Japan trip blues/jet lag and then work stuff). John is joined by returning guest Velkej Bracha to discuss NJPW's 1/19 & 1/20 Road to New Beginning Korakuens (feat. the end of EVIL, a classic tag match, and a hot unit feud), STARDOM's 1/21 Korakuen (feat. the Tokyo HATE Squad Showdown and more blissful Maki/Saori interactions) and Marigold's 1/24 Korakuen (feat. Mayu Iwatani's 15th anniversary, now without STARDOM IP). People needing to take Ls is a big overriding theme as you'll find out. Then John goes solo to discuss two more shows, DDT's 1/25 Korakuen (feat. unit movement and A Second Suzuki Incident Has Struck The Building) and GLEAT's 1/20 Shinjuku FACE show. Yes, this is a GLEAT podcast now, apparently. Who knew?

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396 Super J-Cast EVIL and Others Wave Goodbye

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:35:57 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to discuss EVIL leaving New Japan Pro Wrestling along with others including updates on SANADA, David Finlay, Gabe Kidd and Hiromu Takahashi. The guys also review the recent Road to New Beginning shows, weather updates for weather dorks, and answer your questions.

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The Flagship: TNA AMC Rating, Contract Season Updates, FSM 50, AAA, CMLL & more!

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:20:34 +0000

This week on The Flagship: our reaction to TNA's AMC debut rating and a review of TNA's Genesis PPV. Plus, new contract season updates on a number of people, including EVIL, David Finlay, Gabe Kidd, Trey Miguel, and Tommaso Ciampa.

Also on the show: discussion of the annual FSM 50 countdown on VoicesofWrestling.com, a review of the first episode of AAA on FOX, CMLL's big weekend with plenty of AEW involvement, and much more.

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Shake Them Ropes. Rob Loves Rumble Season

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:50:44 +0000

Rob and Jeff talk the upcoming SNME, how it leads to the Rumble and hit a lot of various stuff across Raw and Dynamite.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate in Tokyo (1/18), Shimizu vs Kzy and More!

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:25:30 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Fresh off of Dragongate’s first-ever Sunday afternoon show at Korakuen Hall (1/18), Open The Voice Gate is back to talk all about their first Tokyo show of the year! They discuss the big events coming out of BIG BOSS Shimizu and Kzy, the Dream Gate picture with 2026’s first title match being set, the joy of MocchyFujii vs ISHIN/Kato for the All Asia Tag Titles and a whole lot more!

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Music of the Mat Remix: Hair vs. Hair Metal (9th Anniversary Show)

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:25:19 +0000

Music of the Mat is celebrating nine years the only way it knows how: with a hearty pun and a lively discussion about hair metal! Inspired by the recent retirement of Hiroshi Tanahashi and his glorious head of hair, this episode combines two hirsute topics. The hair vs. hair match is a stipulation that has been around for decades in pro wrestling, and hair metal is a genre that has been around for decades in music (even if it's heyday was forty years ago). Andrew is joined by returning guest Damon McDonald (Super J-Cast) to play some of their favorite hair metal songs. Artists played include Ratt, Cinderella, White Lion, Skid Row, Def Leppard, KIX, Bon Jovi, Poison, and many more. Grab your hairspray, pour yourself into the tightest spandex pants you can find, and enjoy this fantastic anniversary show!

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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Mike & JD Show Ep.125: AEW Releases Trey Miguel | TNA Genesis Reaction

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:21:44 +0000

Mike is back with Cousin Joe discussing AEW releasing Trey Miguel quickly after he signed due to his controversial past. Then we breakdown a good Genesis card from TNA. For exclusive and premium content head to patreon.com/themikeandjdshow

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #126: Wrestlenomics In 2026 With Brandon Thurston

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 23:48:09 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics to discuss the 2026 business outlook for AEW and WWE. They go over WWE's performance on ESPN and Netflix, AEW's ability to grow this year, what the future of wrestling on streaming services entails, talent development, international events and a whole lot more.

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Mike & JD Show Special: The TNA on AMC Era Begins

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:00:06 +0000

Mike Gilbert was joined by JD Oliva, Gerard Ryan, and Nonso for a live Brace for IMPACT after the debut episode of TNA iMPACT on AMC. The break down all the chaos, calamity, BW leading in to the show and decipher how a company can poop the bed at such a high level when their entire existence is on the line.

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395 Super J-Cast - Year End Awards

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:19:53 +0000

Joel and Damon are back with our annual Year End Award show as voted by the Super J-Cast Discord members. We present 2025's Wrestler of the Year, Tag Team, Junior, Break-out Star , Match of the Year and so much more. The guys also wrap-up Wrestle Kingdom weekend, discuss New Beginning match announcements, and answer your questions.

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The Flagship: TNA Debut on AMC, Hobbs, Rascalz, AAA, CMLL, NOAH & more!

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:15:19 +0000

This week on The Flagship: whatever the hell TNA was trying to accomplish with their debut on AMC, major contract season updates, including Powerhouse Hobbs departing AEW, The Rascalz signing with AEW, Nick Nemeth, Mascara Dorada, Persephone, Colby Corino, Matt Taven, SANADA, Jody Threat, and Will Kroos.

Plus reviews of NOAH's Legacy Rise 2026 show, previews of TNA Genesis 2026, AAA's Saturday YouTube special, CMLL International Weekend & so much more.

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Shake Them Ropes. Hobbs to WWE

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:01:24 +0000

Contracts expiring, Drew McIntyre is champ and a fun week of graps. Rob and Jeff go through it all.

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Wrestling Omakase #279: WK Trip Recap (NJPW, STARDOM, NOAH, AJPW, DDT, TJPW, DG, Marigold, GLEAT, JTO & More!) w/ Arametha

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:00:21 +0000

Well folks, it's finally here. After we couldn't tear ourselves away from the karaoke rooms, Club MOGRA, or.....other activities long enough to get you an Omakase live from Japan this time, returning guest Arametha and I are here to recap 16 days and 22 shows of absolute insanity. We talk about attending everything from Wrestle Kingdom & Dream Queendom to Just Tap Out and Sportiva, plus answer YOUR questions about food, who the best karaoke performer was, what the gayest thing Arametha ever saw in his life was (hint: John did it), and much much more! I could never possibly do this one justice with a longer description, so just enjoy 4 hours and 47 minutes of utter depravity.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate 2026 Kickoff, Shimizu Return & More!

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:34:14 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Open The Voice Gate is back for 2026! Case and Mike lead off talking about the return of BIG BOSS Shimizu, including his turn, series of matches against Natural Vibes, and body transformation. As well they discuss highlights from Dragongate’s big first week of shows in 2026 including Kobe (1/8-9), Nagoya (1/10 x2) and Osaka (1/11) including U-T’s homecoming in a new venue, Ryoya Tanaka vs Riiita for the Brave Gate, DG returning to Vegas for Mania weekend, the direction for Fukuoka in February, Marcus Mathers’ DG Japan debut, Sunday’s Korakuen preview and more!

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JBA: Stardom Dream Queendom, Tokyo Joshi 1/4 Show, SEAdLINNNG Weirdness, Maki Itoh and more!

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:44:48 +0000

It's a new year, but the same old cool guys are back as Kelly and Taylor return to talk joshi!

There's so much to talk about, from big shows from Stardom and Tokyo Joshi, Marigold annoyances, some interesting SEAdLINNNG ideas, and even some positive news for Ice Ribbon (for once)!

After that, they preview the next two weeks in joshi highlighted by the beginning of Tokyo Joshi's Max Heart Tag Tournament and another big Stardom Korakuen Hall show!

Check it out!

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Emerald FlowShow #98: Kento's Shiny Boots

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:54:49 +0000

Gerard flies solo to cover DDT, GLEAT, Big Japan, and of course NOAH and All Japan. With the end of the year and the start of a new one there is a lot of news, great matches and some not so great booking directions. All Japan put on a Match of the Year Contender while NOAH leaned in way too much into Team 2000X. So who came out looking the best at the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026? Give a listen and find out!

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394 Super J-Cast - Wrestle Kingdom 20 Review

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:49:04 +0000

Joel and Damon are back with a three hour blockbuster show reviewing Wrestle Kingdom 20 weekend. Joel , who was in Tokyo and at the event, and Damon have you covered match-by-match along with vibes before the show, reactions after and everything in between. The guys discuss Aaron Wolf's impact, the leveling up of Yota Tsuji, and the epic Tanahashi retirement match.

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Euro Clutch #9: The Year That Was 2025 In Brief

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:35:34 +0000

Ian Hamilton returns for the first Euro Clutch of the year, chatting about the main happenings from Rev Pro’s Live in London 103 from a week ago - and how they could be a worrying sign for that Road To Wembley - before recapping how 2025 went for several of Europe’s big promotions.

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The Flagship: Contract Season, NJPW New Year Dash, NOAH & AJPW New Year's Shows & more!

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:20:20 +0000

This week on The Flagship: contract season updates, NJPW New Year Dash, Yota Tsuji and NJPW's return to the original IWGP Title lineage, and much more from New Japan.

Plus reviews of NOAH and AJPW's New Year's shows, including GHC and Triple Crown title defenses, Perez Hilton, and, of course, mid-2000s celebrity gossip.

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Shake Them Ropes. Back At It

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:19:05 +0000

Christmas Break is over, has everyone lost their mind or is this just a proper rest. Rob smacks Jeff around on his dumb.

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Mike & JD Show ep.124: Vince McMahon's Sham Retirement | Tanahashi End Career in a Classic | Free Agency Frenzy

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 20:36:42 +0000

Mike & JD discuss Vince McMahons sham retiremet of 2022 and try to understand the TKO shareholder lawsuit. Then they discuss Wrestle Kingdom featuring Tanahashi's retirement match, Yota Tsuji finally winning the IWGP World Title, & a Washed Naito shows up in NOAH. Plus Free Ageny news regarding Matt Cardona, Tommaso Ciampa, EC3, and EVIL!

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Year End in Kobe & 2025 Ulty Awards!

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 20:24:27 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

It’s the final Voice Gate of 2025 and time for the Ulty Awards! On this episode, Mike and Case discuss the year-end shows in Kobe (12/27-28) including an incredible series of Triangle Gate matches before finishing the show with the Ulty Awards including MVP, Most Outstanding, Best Unit and they give their top ten Dragongate matches of 2025!

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The Flagship: Wrestle Kingdom 20 Preview, STARDOM, NOAH, AJPW & more!

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 06:15:35 +0000

The final Flagship of 2025!

This week, we preview NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom 20, featuring the in-ring debut of Aaron Wolf, Hiroshi Tanahashi's final match, and more.

We also preview major New Year's shows for Pro Wrestling NOAH, All Japan Pro Wrestling, review STARDOM's Dream Queendom show, discuss fallout from AEW Worlds End 2025, Brandon Thurston's article on Vince McMahon and WWE/Endeavor, and our now-annual look at the Uncrowned Awards.

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5 Star Match Game #43: 2025

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:09:10 +0000

At long last the 5 Star Match Game returns! We've been on hiatus but we would never miss our year end spectacular! Yes, our power panel of Alan Counihan (@Alan4L), Mike Spears (@fujiiheya), and Case Lowe (@_inyourcase) fields five rounds of trivia about the wrestling world of 2025. Biases are revealed and grievances aired! Alan can't beat the WWE fan allegations! Case gets retweeted by Dave Meltzer! Don't you dare miss it!

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Mike & JD Show ep.123: AEW Worlds End Reaction | Chris Jericho Likely Headed to WWE

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:06:12 +0000

Mike & JD are back discussing JD's experience attending AEW Worlds End + a Full Show, match-by-match breakdown. They also dive into the latest free agency news with updates on Chris Jericho, Anna Jay, David Finlay, and Clark Connors. For premium and exclusive content, head to patreon.com/themikeandjdshow

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393 Super J-Cast - Wrestle Kingdom 20 Preview

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 18:14:40 +0000

It is the most wonderful time of the year as Joel and Damon return to preview Wrestle Kingdom 20 on January 4th at the Tokyo Dome. From Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement match vs Kazuchika Okada, Konosuke Takeshita vs Yota Tsuji, to Aaron Wolf vs EVIL, we'll get you hyped for New Japan's biggest show in years. We will have "boots on the ground" as Joel will be in Tokyo for the event - we discuss meet-ups, plans, and all the happenings scheduled for January 4.

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Wrestling Omakase #278: STARDOM 12/18, 12/21 & 12/24, NJPW Road to Tokyo Dome, DDT 12/21, NOAH 12/23 & DG 12/16 w/ Arametha

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 20:49:59 +0000

Wrestling Omakase is back already after going 9 and a half hours for our two part Wrestle Kingdom Week preview, but thankfully this time we kept it under 3.5 hours. Yes, somehow! John and returning guest Arametha are just a few days away from leaving from Japan and somehow manage to keep the off topic/trip chatter to a minimum (well, at the start at least- later on there's a Gundam tangent among other things), and that's a good thing because they have a whole bunch of final wrestling shows to talk about leading up to all the upcoming big ones! They open up with (what else?) STARDOM with a trio of shows: the special 12/18 PPV from Shin Kiba featuring the "first and last" Natsu & Saori vs. Team 200KG match, 12/21 from Osaka in front of another super hot crowd, and finally the 12/24 Korakuen. They discuss a very long title reign coming to an end, how John is feeling about Saori Anou's red belt chances in the final days before Dream Queendom, and a whole lot more!

Then it's over to NJPW to discuss the Road to Tokyo Dome shows: first, the continued road to Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement as he took on Hiromu Takahashi and El Desperado, then the full 12/22 Korakuen featuring his main event with Kosei Fujita, a baffling TV Title match, a lot of angles of varying quality heading into Wrestle Kingdom, and much more! DDT is next up with their own last Korakuen of the year on 12/21, as they break down an excellent KO-D title match, ass paint, and more, then discuss the upcoming D-Generations tournament.

In NOAH, they review the 12/23 Korakuen featuring an excellent tag match from the juniors and a bunch of other stuff that also existed. Finally, they wrap things up with some Dragongate talk as they review their 12/16 Korakuen, and Arametha gives some interesting thoughts in particular as a longtime puro fan who never really watched DG before this year. Another fun show, and up next we'll be coming live from Japan!

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The Flagship: Wrestle Kingdom Week Preview, Andrade, Your Christmas Questions & more!

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:00:47 +0000

Join Rich for a special edition of The Flagship this week as we cover news and notes from the week, the latest on Andrade, updates to the Wrestle Kingdom 20 card, your Christmas questions, and then a MASSIVE preview of all the events happening in the Tokyo region for Wrestle Kingdom Week with Wrestling Omakase host John Carroll.

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Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective Ep. 10 - Sasuke Takes Mexico!

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:46:45 +0000

Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) return to discuss the spring of 1995 and early summer in Michinoku Pro where a lot of things are afoot including: The Bridge of Dreams Show, Sasuke finally takes Mexico (and a discussion of what led to the Mexican Industry cratering in 95), and Michinoku finds themselves in positions in May (5/14) and June (6/17) where unexpected stars form as Masato Yakushiji and Naohiro Hoshikawa have breakout performances and who is this Triton guy!?

A full match listing of footage covered during this episode can be found at the show post on www.voicesofwrestling.com or in the Open The Voice Gate channel on the VOW Discord.

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Music of the Mat Remix: A Taste of 2025

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:38:22 +0000

It's almost time to say goodbye and good riddance to 2025. Who knows what delights and horrors await us in 2026, but before we get there, we have a Music of the Mat annual tradition: the year-end episode! Andrew and returning guest Maura Johnston (Boston Globe, Rolling Stone) play some of their favorite music that came out during the year. Artists played include Elton John & Brandi Carlile, CMAT, Bartees Strange, Jane Inc., Pulp, Kehlani, Ghost, The Last Dinner Party, Sam Fender, and many more. Thank you to everyone for listening to and supporting the show in 2025!

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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Mike & JD Show ep.122: The Hardy Boys Future in TNA, MJF Returns, Jake Paul, & AEW to Prime?

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:13:58 +0000

Mike & JD discuss the Hardy Boys' future in TNA along with other contract updates, Jake Paul getting KO'd, MJF's return, Paramount losing their bid to buy WBD, and AEW's future with NETFLIX taking over HBO MAX.

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JBA: 2025 Year-End Awards!

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:53:43 +0000

Taylor and Kelly bid farewell to 2025 with their annual Year-End Awards!

They cover a whole host of categories include Most Outstanding, Tag Team of the Year, Most Overrated, as well as their lists for top 10 matches of the year and much more!

You don't want to miss it!

As always, thanks to all our listeners for a wonderful 2025, and here's to an even better 2026!

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Shake Them Ropes. Crossover Event

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 19:14:26 +0000

This week, Rob's traveling so Jeff enlists David Griffin (@SodaPopComix) and we talk Cena's last match, the promos this week and the WBD merger, plus some insight into the upcoming AEW/DC event.

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392 Super J-Cast - World Tag League Finals / Wrestle Kingdom 20 Card

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:18:53 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to review the World Tag League Finals and discuss the Wrestle Kingdom 20 card.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Kikuta vs Valletta & Year-End Korakuen!

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:43:20 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Dragongate concluded their 2025 calendar in Tokyo this week (12/16) and Open The Voice Gate is here to give their thoughts on the show, Kikuta vs Valletta for the Dream Gate, JackyRiiita knock it out the park again, ToSpo awards, Dragongate in 2025, and a whole lot more!

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #125: What Are Wrestling Fans Like In 2025?

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:16:08 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast host Jesse Collings is joined by Kevin Hare as they discuss their experiences going to live events, who are the types of people that make up wrestling audiences in 2025, how that differs from what most people assume, the changes WWE has made to pricing and touring schedule, how WWE influences other fanbases and a lot more.

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The Flagship: Cena Loses Final Match, SNME, Wrestle Kingdom 20, Tokyo Sports Awards & more!

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:37:18 +0000

This week on The Flagship, we analyze John Cena's loss in his final match, including how it unfolded, the crowd's reaction, and how the media has covered it.

We also recap and review the full Saturday Night's Main Event episode, examine the Wrestle Kingdom 20 card, the 2025 World Tag League finals, break down the Tokyo Sports Awards results, and more.

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Wrestling Omakase #277: Wrestle Kingdom Week 2025-26 Preview Part 2 (STARDOM, Marigold, TJPW, AWG, OZ, ICE, Marvelous, SEAd, ChocoPro, Diana, Pure-J, WAVE)

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:49:46 +0000

It's the biggest episode of Wrestling Omakase ever- so big in fact that we had to split it in two, and here's the second part! John is back with an absolutely enormous lineup of 13 (!) guests for a two-part preview of Wrestle Kingdom Week, as we break down a simply absurd number of different promotions- 20 in total. All of our guests start by giving their opinions on each promotion's 2025 by giving them a letter grade, with thoughts on what went well and what could have gone better, as well as a look ahead at what 2026 could be for each one in general. Then we break down the Wrestle Kingdom Week schedule for every promotion: everything from the big ones (Wrestle Kingdom, Dream Queendom, Marigold at Ota Ward, TJPW's annual 1/4 Korakuen and more!) to the many other Korakuens and tiny shows being held all over the rest of Tokyo. No stone is left unturned in this one- it's a total breakdown of all of Japanese wrestling!

Part 2 focuses on all of the women's (joshi) promotions. Please see below for the exact list of promotions covered in the order they appear on the show:

-Marigold

-Tokyo Joshi

-Actwres girl'Z

-STARDOM

-OZ Academy

-Ice Ribbon

-Marvelous

-SEAdLINNNG

-ChocoPro

-Diana

-Pure-J

-WAVE

In addition to covering all these different promotions, reviewing and recapping their years and looking ahead to their WK Week shows, we also get the breaking news of Saya Kamitani becoming the first ever women's wrestler to win the Tokyo Sports MVP while we were recording the AWG segment of this episode, so we all react to that live on the air!

The guests who appear in Part 2, in their order of appearance, are below:

-Dylan (Eastern Lariat: https://easternlariat.libsyn.com/)

-Arametha

-John DK (Check out his website here: https://dk1105.neocities.org/)

-Jamie (DramaticDDT: https://dramaticddt.wordpress.com/)

-Tim (Joshi-ing around podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5vEhF921sFtprCxTsWhqt6?si=d1da6785766042cd)

-Snazzy (Also Joshi-ing around!)

-Velkej Bracha (ActWres Stage podcast)

-Rodrigo

-Xyon (Derailments of Thought blog: https://derailmentsofthought.com/)

Don't forget to check out Part 1 (Episode 276) if you missed it, which featured all of the men's promotions (NJPW, NOAH, AJPW, DDT & more!).

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Emerald FlowShow #97: Legend by Default

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:07:09 +0000

Paul and Gerard end the year by discussing Kaito Kiyomiya's awesome tenth anniversary show with one of the greatest Iron Man matches ever and the back half of the Real World Tag League that saw a recently formed (and very tall) tag team emerge victorious. Plus they preview All Japan and NOAH's end of the year/new year shows.

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Mike & JD Show ep.121: John Cena's Last Match & WWE SNME Reaction | Fans Revolt Against HHH

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:07:21 +0000

Mike & JD welcome WWE Expert Cousin Joe to the show to break down WWE Saturday Night's Main Event including the controversial finish to John Cena's Last Match & how WWE fans turned on HHH. Then we provide updates to the ongoing Paramount-WBD-Netflix Saga. Finally we discuss the breaking news that legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner passed away.

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Wrestling Omakase #276: Wrestle Kingdom Week 2025-26 Preview Part 1 (NJPW, NOAH, AJPW, DDT, BASARA, Ganbare, BJW & GLEAT)

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:04:00 +0000

It's the biggest episode of Wrestling Omakase ever- so big in fact that this is only part 1! John is back with an absolutely enormous lineup of 13 (!) guests for a two-part preview of Wrestle Kingdom Week, as we break down a simply absurd number of different promotions- 20 in total. All of our guests start by giving their opinions on each promotion's 2025 by giving them a letter grade, with thoughts on what went well and what could have gone better, as well as a look ahead at what 2026 could be for each one in general. Then we break down the Wrestle Kingdom Week schedule for every promotion: everything from the big ones (Wrestle Kingdom, Dream Queendom, NOAH at the Budokan, AJPW at Yoyogi) to the many Korakuens and tiny shows being held all over the rest of Tokyo. No stone is left unturned in this one- it's a total breakdown of all of Japanese wrestling!

Part 1 focuses on all of the men's promotions. Please see below for the exact list of promotions covered in the order they appear on the show:

-NOAH

-AJPW

-NJPW

-DDT

-BASARA

-Ganbare

-BJW

-GLEAT

Here's the full list of guests that appeared on Part 1, in order of their appearances:

-Paul (Emerald FlowShow: https://redcircle.com/shows/the-emerald-flowshow)

-Yuri (A Brazilian Pro Wrestler! Check out his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yurionerd/)

-John Bivins (An American indie wrestler! https://www.facebook.com/john.bivins.372)

-Jamie (DramaticDDT: https://dramaticddt.wordpress.com/)

-Arametha

-Dylan (Eastern Lariat: https://easternlariat.libsyn.com/)

-Quinlan

In Part 2 we'll cover twelve more promotions from the world of joshi, so look out for that episode soon!

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The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee: Continental Classic & News Catch Up!

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 17:14:44 +0000

Fred & Tyler get together to talk about all the latest news & happenings in AEW. We talk about the future of RJ City and the various injury & potential return updates. Then they talk about the great C2 we've had so far and the frustrations of modern RoH. It's a fun time - join us!

Like, comment, and subscribe so AEW keeps rolling.

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The Flagship: John Cena Bye-Bye, Final Battle, Steve Regal, Final Resolution & more!

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:55:56 +0000

This week on The Flagship: John Cena is calling it quits this Saturday, but do we care? We'll talk about his career, legacy, our anticipation level for his final match, and how his retirement run compares to other recent prominent retirements.

Plus, reviews of ROH's Final Battle 2025 and TNA's Final Resolution, additional information on TNA's deal with AMC, the life and career of "Mr. Electricity" Steve Regal, Tiger Mask vs. Dynamite Kid coming in 2026, and so much more.

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Shake Them Ropes. Gone Cena

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:27:14 +0000

This week Rob and Jeff discuss John Cena, the final SNME, and the strategies therein. Also we discuss who may or may not be there.

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391 Super J-Cast - World Tag League Takeover Nights 9-14

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 01:45:11 +0000

The Didn't Get All Of It Japan podcast takes over the Super J-Cast as B Rob, Nick, Kaz and Will talk the week's wrestling news in Japan and break down nights 9-14 of World Tag League.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate King of Gate 2025 & Triangle League!

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:38:15 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Mike is back solo with a look at Dragongate’s busiest week of the year - the Okinawa and Hokkaido week. He discusses the end of King of Gate 2025, its winner and the 12/3 Korakuen Hall show along with the three days in Sapporo (12/5-7) kicking off the Triangle Gate League!

Case’s article on Gianni Valletta can be read at: https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2025/12/08/gianni-vallettas-improbable-journey-to-dragongates-king-of-gate-2025/

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Euro Clutch #8: London’s Big Shows in 2026, Rev Pro

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 01:00:39 +0000

Ian Hamilton returns to the Euro Clutch for a quick catch-up, casting a look at the recent announcements of Big London Shows from Pro Wrestling EVE and Rev Pro - and a quick look at this weekend's Rev Pro Uprising and wXw's 25th Anniversary shows.

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Music of the Mat Remix: Rematch Clause

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:30:50 +0000

There's a booking trope in wrestling where a wrestler loses their championship, and instead of working their way back to the belt, they say "I have a rematch clause!" and automatically get a second match. This episode of Music of the Mat Remix is all about seconds, specifically second albums. Andrew is joined by first-time guest DJ Convoy to discuss some great sophomore efforts. Artists played include Nirvana, Carole King, Prefab Sprout, Massive Attack, MS MR, Rainbow, Weezer, and many more. No need for a rematch clause to listen to this episode, just click play and enjoy!

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Mike & JD Show ep.120: How Netflix Acquiring WBD Affects AEW | TNA on AMC & Final Resolution Reaction

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:45:03 +0000

Mike & JD are back from Thanksgiving break discussing Netflix's acquisition of WBD. All the details, what they're actually getting, and the hurdles in the way. We also detail how this could potentially affect AEW. Then we talk about TNA's new TV deal with AMC, Mike calls out all the non-believers, and then Mike breaks down TNA Final Resolution 2025.

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JBA: Stardom Tag League Finals, The Worst Stardom Matches Ever, Big Title Matches and more!

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:00:29 +0000

Kelly and Taylor are back with a light episode covering a quiet period in joshi!

With not much going on, the boys talk the end of the Stardom Tag League, including a dive into the worst-rated matches in Stardom history. Then, they discuss title matches in Ice Ribbon, Marigold and Sendai Girls and Kelly gets heated about what wrestling should be!

After that, they preview another light two weeks, highlighted by Stardom's Korakuen Hall show with a big #1 contenders match and the in-ring return of Maika!

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Shake Them Ropes. Legend Killers

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:43:48 +0000

Rob and Jeff discuss the TNA tv deal, Bronn's promo vs. Joe and Eddie's promo, the upcoming SNME and the women's tag main event scene in WWE.

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The Flagship: TNA/AMC, ESPN/WWE Issues, ROH Final Battle, CMLL, NXT, Dragongate & more!

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:15:58 +0000

This week on The Flagship: TNA signs a TV deal with AMC, ESPN is rumored to be unhappy with WWE deal, RAW falls out of Netflix Top 10, NXT DEADL1NE, ROH Final Battle, CMLL Dream Matches, Dragongate King of Gate Finals, TNA Final Resolution & more!

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #124: The Most Interesting Wrestling Stories of 2025

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:37:30 +0000

In the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by Trish Speirs of the Trish and Sarah Wrestling Podcast and the Social Suplex Newsletter to discuss the biggest and most interesting wrestling stories from 2025. They talk about WWE debuting on Netflix and ESPN, the retirement tours of John Cena and Hiroshi Tanahashi, TNA's new TV deal with AMC, wrestling media stories and a lot more.

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390 Super J-Cast - World Tag League Takeover Night 5-8

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:29:24 +0000

Long time New Japan fans Franky and Jacob guest host the podcast this week to cover nights 5 through 8 of World Tag League talking you through all the matches and potential outcomes of the tournament while also offering general thoughts about the state of New Japan in 2025.

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Wrestling Omakase #275: STARDOM Goddesses Tag League Nights 10-13 & Wrap-Up, DDT 11/30 Korakuen & Sendai Girls 11/22 w/ Snazzy

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:08:31 +0000

This week on Wrestling Omakase, John is joined by returning guest Snazzy from Social Suplex & the Joshi-ing Around podcast, as they start out with- you guessed it- Japan travel talk! Whoa, what a shock! There's like 30 minutes of it I think if you'd like to fast forward to the actual wrestling- there's your damn timestamp for ya. Then they discuss the last four nights of the Goddesses of STARDOM Tag League- nights 10 (11/26), 11 (11/28), 12 (11/29) & the finals (11/30). They break down all the remaining tournament matches, discuss who the best & worst teams in the field ended up being, talk about the rather heartwarming little story they ran with Bozilla & Akira Kurogane, break down Saori Anou's recent losing streak and what it may (or may not) mean for the Dream Queendom main event, discuss the return of Maika, and finally of course talk about the crowning of Sakurara as this year's champions!

Up next they discuss DDT's 11/30 Korakuen show, which featured Super Sasadango Machine in the main event title challenger position, a great match with Konosuke Takeshita & Shinya Aoki, The Greatest Weapon In Wrestling History, problem gambling, and a whole lot more! They also look ahead to what's coming next across not just DDT but also Tokyo Joshi and Ganbare as well. Finally, they wrap things up with Sendai Girls' 11/22 show from Fukuoka, which just so happened to be Mika Iwata's 10th Anniversary Show! They discuss another unfortunate performance from YUNA, FWC finally appearing as themselves instead of fake Mexicans, Mika celebrating her tenth anniversary by NOT having to job for once (!!!), some definitely real sexual tension with her and a certain wrestler, and a whole lot more!

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Open The Voice Gate: Tournament Edition!

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 22:16:12 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

It’s a special early week episode covering the entirety of King of Gate 2025 to date to prepare everyone for the semifinals & finals on 12/3 in Korakuen Hall! Case and Mike talk about the injury issues, the final four in the tournament, who is their wrestler of the tournament and how they expect the KOG winner to influence the Dream Gate picture!

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389 Super J-Cast - World Tag League Takeover Night 1-4

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 18:19:50 +0000

Long time World Tag League superfan @MikeyCC is joined by fellow tag leaguer AzumarEvil to talk through the opening rounds of the tournament, covering all the matches/teams and recent news during a particularly exciting edition of this year's tournament.

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me #55 Turning Point December 2006 - The Rematch, PCS Begins, VKM War

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 16:07:14 +0000

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Turning Point 2006 - including the rematch between Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe, the CASUAL FAN, the beginning of the Paparazzi Championship Series, VKM declare war on WWE with $1m challenge, Angle's lofty MMA claims, reaction to Russo's return, Paul Heyman and Big Show leaving WWE, TNA chants in WWE, logic inconsistencies in a Bikini Contest, LAX continue to somehow get away with it, and so much more!

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The Flagship: Survivor Series War Games, MLW x Don Gato, Incorrect Spoilers & more!

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:05:58 +0000

The Flagship is back with an abbreviated solo show! Rich flies solo to preview WWE Survivor Series: War Games and ROH Final Battle 2025. We also do a complete review of the tremendously disappointing MLW x Don Gato show and we get angry at The Aggregators copy-and-pasting incorrect spoilers.

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Emerald FlowShow #96: The Shoot Fool

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 05:25:30 +0000

On this episode Paul and Gerard discuss Yuma Aoyagi's The Fool gimmick being a shoot and the consequences of his suspension. Then it's on to Big Japan where So Daimonji continues a great run as Strong Champion. NOAH had a big show in Sendai with Yoshiki Inamura vs. Kaito Kiyomiya for the GHC title and All Japan began its annual Real World Tag League.

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Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective Ep 9 - SATO's Revenge

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:05:23 +0000

Welcome to Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective!

Welcome to 1995! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) lead off this edition of Those Days putting a bow on Michinoku Pro’s 1994 as it relates to the Great Sasuke and his award haul for the year and a discussion on great years of Junior Heavyweights.

With Michinoku Pro’s usual delayed start to the calendar year, we go to stops in New Japan and Pro Wrestling Fujiwara Gumi before Michinoku’s first shows of 1995 make tape, including a mysterious appearance from N.G. Hammer, a new foreigner we will never talk about again, and for the third time: Super Delfin vs SATO!

A full match listing of footage covered during this episode can be found at the show post on www.voicesofwrestling.com or in the Open The Voice Gate channel on the VOW Discord.

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Wrestling Omakase #274: NOAH 11/21 Sendai, PURGE NIGHT OF TORTURE, STARDOM Goddesses Tag League Nights 8 & 9 (11/23 & 11/24), Sendai Girls 11/18 & OZ Academy 11/23 w/ Velkej

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 02:18:11 +0000

"This week on Wrestling Omakase John is joined by returning guest Velkej Bracha as they start out by discussing bad booking (AEW, because John went to Full Gear for god knows what reason) and good booking (STARDOM, despite what you may have heard!). And, uh, vaccines I guess? Then they move into their planned topics for the episode, which start out with NOAH's 11/21 Cross Over show from Sendai. John discusses NOAH absolutely bombing at the gate, Kaito Kiyomiya's continued very bad year, Team 2000X being like the House without any of the charm, and the NOAH juniors saving the day. Then they get into the actual House, as they do a full review of the special PURGE NIGHT OF TORTURE event produced by everyone's favorite unit from last week at Korakuen! Yeah! Topics include: SANADA thankfully not being a Nazi, double duty Dick Togo, NJPW clearly wants to get their hands on Kaisei Takechi, Saya Kamitani slaps the shit out of a pimp, and KYUUUSHOOOO!

Then it's back to STARDOM for two more nights of their ongoing Goddesses tag league, one of which was one of the best tag league shows so far and one of which, uh, was not. Saori & Poi are finally back (thank god), so really the day is saved no matter what. John then tries to get into all the remaining block scenarios for the last two nights but probably fucks it up, because it's complicated and they're kind of stupid. Sorry! They stick with joshi as they head to Sendai Girls next to review their 11/18 show from....wow....Sendai? Is that right?! They discuss Spike Nishimura having a hell of a performance, Mika Iwata actually winning a match (!) and a disappointing main. Finally, they wrap things up with OZ Academy's 11/23 Korakuen show, which might be the first time they've ever been reviewed on this podcast. It's a hell of a retirement show for former GAEA wrestler Sonoko Kato, and they go into it all in detail.

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Music of the Mat Remix: Sitting in Catering

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:04:38 +0000

The shorthand reference for a wrestler not being used on TV is that they're "sitting in catering." They're sitting in the back, eating some food, while other wrestlers get the spotlight and the glory. Just in time for Thanksgiving, Andrew is joined by returning guest Sean Flynn to hunker down in catering and chow down on songs about food or have food in the title. Artists played include System of a Down, Adele, Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass, Mac Miller, Nick Drake, King Crimson, Harry Styles, and more. Load up your plate and save room for dessert, this episode will have you stuffed to the gills with delicious entertainment.

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The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee: Full Gear Review!

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:48:05 +0000

Fred rides solo to review this year's edition of Full Gear, which was a pretty damn good show with some questions in the creative. Fred digs into the matches & the booking direction of the company. It's a fun time - check it out!

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Mike & JD Show Ep.119: Samoa Joes Wins AEW World Title | Full Gear Fallout

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:53:37 +0000

MIke & JD discuss a very controversial AEW Full Gear featuring a very polarizing main event that saw Samoa Joe win the AEW world title. Is heat in wrestling dead? or can angles like this and Frankie Kazarian's win over Mike Santana lead to business?

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JBA: Marigold Korakuen Hall, Chihiro Hashimoto's 10th Anniversary, SAREEEism IX and more!

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:36:58 +0000

The boys are back in town, as Kelly makes his triumphant return to the show, back once again to banter all about the joshi happenings!

First there's a dive into the most recent Marigold Korakuen Hall show, including some discussion on weakness at the top of the card, a review of a big match from Chihiro Hashimoto's 10th Anniversary show, an attempt to talk about SAREEEism IX and much more!

And then looking towards the end of the year, previews of the end of Stardom's Tag League, a big 40th Anniversary show and the next Ice Infinity Title defense!

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The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee: Full Gear Preview!

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:31:54 +0000

Fred & Tyler are back, and they're previewing this Saturday's Full Gear PPV! It's a great time, and we appreciate you listening.

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The Flagship: AEW Full Gear Preview, Khan/Helwani Interview, NWA, ZERO1, & more!

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:02:30 +0000

The Flagship returns at full strength this week to preview this weekend's AEW Full Gear 2025 PPV, recap and react to Tony Khan's interview with Ariel Helwani, plus thoughts on the NWA World Heavyweight Title switch, ZERO1 vs. NOAH, & more!

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Shake Them Ropes. Cough Button

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:36:39 +0000

Rob and Jeff discuss Bob Caudle, War Games and Full Gear

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate King of Gate 2025 Continues & Gate of Nostalgia!

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:53:27 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Case and Mike lead off the show discussing the results of the Wreslting Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame balloting and the inductions and ongoing candidacies of Gran Hamada, Masaaki Mochizuki, KENTA, Great Sasuke and looking at the future of the Japanese region. From there, they discuss the King of Gate stops in Nagoya and Yokosuka as well as Monday’s (11/17) Gate of Nostalgia show!

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Wrestling Omakase #273: Sendai Girls 11/16 & Marigold 11/17 Korakuens, STARDOM Goddesses Tag League Nights 4-7 & NOAH 11/15 Osaka w/ John Bivins

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:58:18 +0000

This week on Wrestling Omakase the double John connection is back at it again, as John is once again joined by John Bivins! First, some complaints about a much too tiny anime convention John just went to, plus John B. also went to a renaissance faire (can you believe both these people have girlfriends??) where he ran into a Randy Savage impersonator, for some reason. Hear all about it! Once the assorted wackiness is out of the way the two of them start off with a pair of Korakuen shows from joshi promotions: first, Sendai Girls' 11/16 show that just so happens to have been Chihiro Hashimoto's 10th anniversary event. They discuss a Chihiro vs. Sareee match that's getting MOTYC buzz, Mika Iwata making an extremely appropriate tribute, the finals of the Jaja Uma tournament for young wrestlers and more!

The second Korakuen show comes to us from Dream Star Fighting Marigold, as they talk about a match that both of them really loved, some stuff they were more meh on, another very strange Rossy booking decision and where things look to be going heading into their 1/3 PPV show from Ota Ward.

Next, they head back to STARDOM for four more nights of the Goddesses tag league, two of which were quite good and two of which, well, weren't really. Plus: the We Hate STARDOM crew is at it again with maybe their dumbest complaint yet (and that's REALLY saying something), and the standings look to be taking shape, for better or worse.

And for the sake of diversity they finally talk some men's wrestling, as they break down NOAH's 11/15 show from Osaka that featured two second round matches in their junior tournament, a very strange GHC Tag #1 contenders match, and a preview tag for next week's Mr. Smack Daddy vs. The Dang Joker showdown. Things are weird in NOAH these days!

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Mike & JD Show Ep.118: TNA's Very Bad Week

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:49:45 +0000

Mike & JD discuss TNA's all time terrible PR week, from their fraudulent BFG ticket sales, to taking the title off Mike Santana, getting caught spreading false information, to kicking out a hardcore fan for taking pictures. Plus, TNA to AMC? WON Hall of Fame results, RIP Bob Caudle, & AEW's Blood & Guts!

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388 Super J-Cast Tanahashi Retirement Match Opponent Fallout

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 23:17:48 +0000

388 Super J-Cast Tanahashi Retirement Match Opponent Fallout

Joel and Damon return to discuss Hiroshi Tanahashi's Retirement match vs Kazuchika Okada at this year's Wrestle Kingdom. The guys also discuss what led to the match announcement, the state of US wrestling journalism, what either man winning may mean for New Japan, World Tag League and we answer your questions. Want more NJPW talk? . www.patreon.com/superjcast

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The Flagship Podcast - ANNOUNCEMENT

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 23:10:17 +0000

An important announcement from The Flagship Podcast

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Shake Them Ropes. Opportunity Nox

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:39:50 +0000

Rob and Jeff discuss Nixon Newell/Miranda Alize, Blood and Guts, WWE's build to War Games.

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Emerald FlowShow #95: Smack My Daddy Up

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:11:39 +0000

An absolutely jam-packed episode where Paul and Gerard cover GLEAT's debacle in Yokohama, ZERO1's triumphant return to Korakuen Hall, DDT's big show at Sumo Hall, another NOAH sellout in Korakuen with a new champion, and the last show of All Japan's Hokkaido Tour with a great Triple Crown match.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate King of Gate in Kobe, Matsuyama & Tottori!

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:32:40 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

As King of Gate 2025 continues to finish it’s first round, OTVG is back to talk about the tournament so far. Case and Mike give their spoiler free recommendations before breaking down the tournament stops in Kobe (11/8), Matsuyama (11/9) and Tottori (11/10), including more Gianni Valletta greatness, a historical match for Hyo, the return of Homecoming matches on the network and more. To close out the show, they discuss El Lindaman vs CIMA from Gleat’s 11/3 Ver.Mega show, CIMA”s injury, and how to interpret what might come next.

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Music of the Mat Remix: You Can't C Me

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:57:39 +0000

John Cena, the biggest wrestling star of the past two decades and one of the biggest wrestling stars of all time, is just weeks away from his last match. On this episode, Andrew and returning guest Suit Williams (Voices of Wrestling) discuss Cena's imminent retirement and the putridity of his final run, then get musical by playing bands and artists that start with the letter C. It's a play on Cena's catchphrase "You can't see me," where we replace the word "see" with the letter... well, you get it. Artists played include Cheap Trick, Ciara, Chaka Khan, The Crystal Method, Chromatics, Clipse, Chappell Roan, The Cult, and many more. Put on your finest jorts and brush up on your basic thuganomics, because this episode is all about hustle, loyalty, and respect.

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Wrestling Omakase #272: Tanahashi/Okada Announcement, NOAH 11/8, Goddesses of STARDOM League Nights 1-3, TJPW 11/9 & DG 11/6 w/ Paul Volsch

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:32:12 +0000

This week on Wrestling Omakase John is joined by returning guest Paul Volsch of VOW's own Emerald FlowShow (https://redcircle.com/shows/the-emerald-flowshow) as they start things out with a bit of discussion about the recent announcement of Kazuchika Okada as Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement opponent. Once that unfortunate topic is out of the way, they break down NOAH's 11/8 Korakuen show which featured two title changes, one welcome and one not-so-welcome. Plus, they discuss where NOAH might be going for the big 1/1 Nippon Budokan show and look ahead to the rest of their November.

Next up, John & Paul break down the opening three nights of the Goddesses of STARDOM Tag League- 11/7 from Korakuen Hall, 11/8 from Gunma and 11/9 from Nagano. They talk the surprising reveal of HANAKO's mystery opponent, fake luchadoras, Mean Bozilla, a whole lot of solid tag matches and more, before looking ahead to an even more packed four tournament nights for next week.

Then they give a full review of Tokyo Joshi's 11/9 Korakuen show, which happened to be one they both very much enjoyed. They discuss an outstanding main event, some issues with the tag title match, a bunch of other enjoyable undercard matches and TJPW announcing a match for their 1/4 show that has them both psyched. Finally, they wrap things up by heading back to Dragongate for the first time in a while, with John giving some short-form thoughts on the top matches from their two Osaka shows last week before getting in to a full review of the King of Gate opener from Korakuen on 11/6!

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The Mike & JD Show ep.117: Former WWE Star Walks Out on AEW, National Title Discourse, & Death of DPW

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:50:34 +0000

Mike & JD dive into wrestling's latest controversies and more in Episode 117 of The Mike & JD Show, on the Voices of Wrestling Network! We break down the drama as former WWE star Nixon Newell (Tegan Nox) and Miranda Alize reportedly walked out during the November 8, 2025, AEW Collision taping over creative issues, leading to a canceled match and Nixon announcing she's stepping away from wrestling after one final year.

Plus, the heated AEW National Title discourse—AEW's decision to create a new National Championship and adopt the lineage of the historic NWA National Title, currently held by Mike Mondo, has sparked backlash from NWA wrestlers and officials accusing Tony Khan's promotion of copying and confusing fans. With AEW already loaded with titles, is this one too many?

We also discuss the end of Deadlock Pro Wrestling, as the indie promotion announces an indefinite hiatus after their December 12, 2025, fundraiser show and one final event in Japan in 2026. And why sports on HBO Max (now Max) aren't boosting wrestling viewership as hoped, with AEW's simulcasts not counted in Nielsen ratings under the new system, leading to slashed numbers for Dynamite and Collision.

Finally, we switch gears to movie talk, debating classics like Gremlins, Kevin Smith films, and the underrated greatness of the Masters of the Universe movie.

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JBA: Stardom Crimson Nightmare, Tokyo Joshi All Rise, Emi Sakura's 30th Anniversary and more!

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:35:31 +0000

It's another Taylor solo episode covering some big shows as we approach the end of the year!

There's discussion on the last two weeks in Stardom action, highlighted by Crimson Nightmare, along with talk of All Rise, Tokyo Joshi's latest Korakuen, Emi Sakura's 30th Anniversary show and much more!

And looking into the future, Taylor previews a big Marigold Korakuen Hall show, Chihiro Hashimoto's 10th Anniversary show, and the next big Sareee produce show, SAREEEism IX!

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The Flagship: AEW/NWA National Title Controversy, Blood & Guts, SNME, NJPW & more!

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 04:28:44 +0000

This week on The Flagship: AEW announces they are adding the National Title to their lineup—just one problem: the NWA already has the NWA National Title! We discuss everything that went into this controversy, who has a real claim to the title, the title's history, and more.

Plus, in other AEW news, we preview next week's Blood & Guts Dynamite, look at the Full Gear 2025 card, and more.

Also on The Flagship: a recap and review of WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event, the announcement of a tournament for John Cena's last opponent, and some NJPW news and notes, including the World Tag League lineups, results from Hiroshi Tanahashi's Final Homecoming show, and so much more.

-AEW/NWA National Title Controversy

-Blood & Guts Lineup

-Full Gear 2025 Taking Shape

-WWE Saturday Night's Main Event Review

-John Cena Tournament Opponent

-World Tag League Lineups

-Hiroshi Tanahashi's Final Homecoming Show

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The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee – AEW Tries the All-Atlantic Championship Yet Again & Our WON HoF Ballots

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 00:20:07 +0000

Fred & Tyler get together to talk about the latest news in AEW, including the creation of the National Championship in a carbon copy of 2022's All-Atlantic Championship and an attempt to square the circle that is all the rumors surrounding Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement match. Then Tyler & Fred break down who they voted for on their WON Hall of Fame ballots.

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387 Super J-Cast Hiroshi Tanahashi Final Homecoming Review

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 22:02:03 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to review Hiroshi Tanahashi's Final Homecoming in Gifu. The guys also discuss the very latest on Hiroshi Tanahashi's final match, what may be holding up the match announcement, World Tag lineups, and we answer your questions.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Gate of Destiny & King of Gate Kickoff!

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:00:19 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

It’s been a busy week in the Dragon System and Case and Mike are back to talk all about Gate of Destiny weekend along with the kick off for 2025’s King of Gate tournament. They discuss all five title matches from Osaka (11/2-3), the debut of Jiro Shinbashi and the big moments from two nights in Edion Arena #2. They then discuss the four King of Gate matches from Today’s (11/6) Korakuen Hall show, their feelings of the King of Gate tournament, and more!

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Shake Them Ropes. The Match Be Yawn

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:51:06 +0000

Two companies, one match, neither doing a build well. Plus Rob and Jeff discuss Logan Paul in the Rollins slot, Ridge Holland, and the National Title.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #123: Why Has Everyone Lost Their Minds?

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:34:45 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen’s Wrestling Podcast, David Bixenspan, co-host of the Between the Sheets podcast joins the show to discuss the tumultuous discourse that has infected all of pro wrestling. Jesse and Bix talk about the state of wrestling news aggregation, the reliance on older wrestler podcasts as “news”, how social media engagement has altered wrestling conversations, the differences between Gen Z wrestlers and past generations and a lot more in a wide ranging conversation.

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Wrestling Omakase #271: STARDOM Crimson Nightmare, NJPW Tanahashi Homecoming & DDT Ultimate Party w/ Arametha

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:37:43 +0000

This week on Wrestling Omakase we talk a trio of big shows from big companies! But first, John REALLY doesn't want to talk about what just happened to the Toronto Blue Jays, but for some reason returning guest Arametha insisted, so there's that. Also there's a little bit of talk about everyone's favorite subject, AMERICAN POLITICS! Yeah! And some other stuff too, who even knows at this point. Probably the Japan trip I'm guessing.

The first real topic of the show though is STARDOM (as usual), as they talk about the Crimson Nightmare show that took place on Monday 11/3 from Ota Ward Gym. John & Arametha do things a little backward here as they first discuss what's coming up in STARDOM next, mainly with the two Saya Kamitani title matches announced for Dream Queendom and Wrestle Kingdom. John gives their case for why Saya might actually lose to Saori Anou, despite what current conventional wisdom would seem to have you believe. Then they get into a full review of the show featuring a very controversial Saya vs. Momo Watanabe main event, the end of Starlight Kid's epic white belt reign, yet another High Speed title defense for Mei Seira and more. Finally, they wrap up the STARDOM portion with a look ahead to the upcoming Goddesses of STARDOM Tag League that kicks off in just a couple days, giving some early picks for who might make it out of each block and even win the entire thing.

Next up they head over to New Japan and again do things kind of backwards, first looking ahead to the upcoming World Tag League and giving the thoughts on the (kind of hilarious!) field of competitors. Then they review the top matches from the Hiroshi Tanahashi Homecoming show on 11/2 from Gifu, discussing the finals of the world's most pointless tournament that apparently made everyone except John really mad, Tanahashi having one more great match against Yota Tsuji in his hometown, how we somehow STILL don't know who Tana's retirement opponent will be, and a Takeshita main event that John almost skipped right over.

The last but certainly not least slot goes to DDT for their annual Ultimate Party show, also from 11/3 at Ryogoku. John & Arametha break down the entire ten match card in detail, discussing some truly funny comedy, a lot of fun matches, and the good vibes around this promotion right now in general. They also speculate a little on what might be coming next with the tease of Takeshita vs. Takechi, and look ahead to some future cards in general. Yet another packed show!

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Mike & JD Show Ep.116: WWE Champions are All Elite | Austin Aries is Back

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:32:35 +0000

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Mike & JD are back with a better late than never Tuesday edition of the podcast. Mike is at work without his mic so bear with us. They discuss CM Punk and Jade Cargill winning WWE gold and the infamous photo the former AEW stars took with fellow former Elites Ricky Starks and Cody Rhodes. Plus the hypocrisy of CM Punk and Austin Aries is back.

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386 Super J-Cast Super Jr Tag League Review

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:53:02 +0000

Joel and Damon return to review this year's Super Jr. Tag League and preview the block finals. The guys also discuss the latest on Hiroshi Tanahashi's final match, the politics of working partnerships, Adrian Adonis, wishing a second Goto run, and we answer your questions. Want more NJPW talk? . www.patreon.com/superjcast

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Salón de la Fama del Wrestling Observer 2025: México, Japón, históricos y no luchadores

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:12:44 +0000

La segunda parte de nuestro especial del Salón de la Fama del Wrestling Observer Newsletter 2025 (WON HOF). En esta ocasión platicamos sobre los candidatos de las secciones de Japón, México, Históricos US/Canadá y no-luchadores. Entre los nombres que discutimos se encuentran Gran Hamada, Maasaki Mochizuki, Io Shirai, Zack Sabre Jr., Los Infernales, Mascarita Sagrada, Volador Jr., Meiko Satomura, Tiger Jeet Singh, Los Von Erich, Sputnik Monroe, Sangre Chicana, Yoshihiro Takayama, Hayabusa, Junkyard Dog, Iron Sheik, Rossy Ogawa, Ted Turner, Jesse Ventura, entre otros.

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Estampas de tiempo:

0:00 Introducción

02:49 Volador Jr.

14:25 Los Infernales (Satánico, Pirata Morgan, MS-1)

20:20 Dr. Wagner y Ángel Blanco

25:45 Dorrell Dyxon

32:10 Sangre Chicana

37:18 Hijo del Santo y Octagón

40:35 La Parka AAA

43:28 El Dandy

45:43 Mascarita Sagrada

52:43 Gran Hamada

1:15:14 Satoshi Kojima & Hiroyoshi Tenzan

1:18:40 Yoshiaki Fujiwara

1:26:25 Yoshihiro Takayama

1:35:55 Antonio Inoki & Seiji Sakaguchi

1:41:27 Hayabusa

1:52:00 Tiger Jeet Singh

2:00:28 Meiko Satomura

2:05:30 Io Shirai / Iyo Sky

2:12:18 Manami Toyota & Toshiyo Yamada

2:17:12 Zack Sabre Jr.

2:26:20 Masaaki Mochizuki

2:46:13 Junkyard Dog

2:51:07 Sputnik Monroe

2:54:31 Von Erichs

2:56:40 Otros candidatos históricos

3:03:50 Candidatos no-luchadores

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The Flagship: MLW, Austin Aries, Bobby Fish, SNME, Vince Russo/JCW/NWA & more!

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:11:18 +0000

This week on The Flagship: an extensive recap and review of MLW's Symphony of Horrors, Austin Aries' resurgence has him heading to CMLL, Bobby Fish breaks his silence on CM Punk, WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, Hiroshi Tanahashi's Final Homecoming, against all odds The House of Torture making it to the finals of the Super Jr. Tag League, the bizarre Vince Russo/JCW/NWA story, and perfunctory Halloween discussions including what Joe's kids are dressing up as and our yearly candy discussion.

MLW's Symphony of Horrors
Austin Aries' Resurgence
Bobby Fish/CM Punk
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event Preview
Hiroshi Tanahashi Final Homecoming
Super Jr. Tag League
Vince Russo/JCW/NWA
Perfunctory Halloween Discussions

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Shake Them Ropes. Skunked

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:06:44 +0000

Rob and Jeff preview Saturday Night's Main Event

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Days of Thunder: WCW SuperBrawl 2000

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:37:50 +0000

Days of Thunder returns for our first PPV in a minute, and what a doozy we have in WCW SuperBrawl 2000. With a company in disarray, not knowing they were meandering ever closer to the next full creative reboot, what can WCW muster to keep the company's pulse going?

*Tank Abbott wrestles Big Al in Dave's favourite bad match in a while

*The Letter T hangs in the balance

*Flair and Funk attempt to recapture their magic

*Hogan bores us all to tears, again.

[Original Broadcast Date 20 February 2000]

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Emerald FlowShow #94: Go & So

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:30:00 +0000

After a longer than expected absence, Paul and Gerard are back to talk about GLEAT, So Daimonji winning the Big Japan Strong Title, recent NOAH shows and a huge jump by Go Shiozaki to All Japan. Plus a preview of the Real World Tag League.

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Open The Voice Gate - Psypatra and Gate of Destiny Preview!

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:07:39 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Open The Voice Gate is back with the Gate of Destiny weekend ahead of us and a lot of happenings in the Dragon System to catch up on! Case and Mike talk about the rise of Psypatra, the return of Gianni Vallenta and “debut” of El Cielo in Kobe, the awkward build to Gate of Destiny, King of Chop returns (kinda), DG’s new business advisor, the heck is happening in GLEAT, and a lot more!

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Music of the Mat Remix: Halloween Spooktacular 2025

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:12:56 +0000

The Halloween Spooktacular is back! Yes, the Music of the Mat October tradition returns after not happening last year, and to celebrate Andrew and returning guest Cola the Lodger (VOW Discord) are crafting a playlist of songs that fit right in with spooky season. Artists played include Ozzy Osbourne, Lady Gaga, TV on the Radio, Gravediggaz, Smashing Pumpkins, Norma Tanega, Rob Zombie, Doug E. Fresh, The Crypt Keeper, and many more. There may be things that go bump in the night, but this episode will have you bumping right back!

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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Wrestling Omakase #270: Marigold Shine Forever, STARDOM 10/20 & 10/27, Tokyo Joshi 10/18, DDT 10/19 & AJPW 10/22 w/ Snazzy

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:30:14 +0000

This week on Wrestling Omakase we've got another packed trip around most of the Japanese wrestling world! John is joined by returning guest Snazzy from Joshi ing Around & Social Suplex as they start things out with Marigold's enormous Shine Forever show from Ryogoku, which they both agree was the fledgling promotion's very best show of all time so far! They discuss a stacked top of the lineup featuring the first Io Shirai vs. Mayu Iwatani match in well over seven years, a very divisive red belt match with a shocking finish, a white belt match they both have lots of praise for and a whole lot more. Plus some thoughts on the attendance and a lot of hot takes about recent joshi discourse and a lot more!

Then they head over to STARDOM to talk about two more shows from the World Wonder Ring- Starlight Kid's 10th anniversary show from Shinjuku FACE on 10/20 and the 10/27 Korakuen. They discuss the insubstantial but amusing SLK anniversary show and then a Korakuen show that was pretty average all things considered. They also discuss where things could be headed with Saya & Momo and again make fun of some very, very dumb takes. The joshi portion of the podcast wraps up with Tokyo Joshi's own 10/18 Korakuen as they talk a great Princess of Princess title match, QUIZ SHOWS, new foreigners and more!

The men's wrestling portion kicks off with DDT's 10/19 Korakuen show featuring both the regular and six-man tag titles on the line, as they also give a brief preview of next Monday's Ultimate Party show (also from Ryogoku). Finally, they end the show with AJPW's 10/22 Korakuen, as John again is less than enthused with the current state of Zen Nihon.

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Mike & JD Show Ep.115: 2025 Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame Ballots | Vince Russo Returning to Wrestling

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:25:22 +0000

Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) break down the 2025 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame candidates and submit our ballots, some of which may surprisee you. Plus we discuss Vince Russo coming back to wrestling (NOTE: This was recorded BEFORE is was revealed that Russo is working for JCW, Swerve Bro).

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JBA: Marigold Grand Destiny, TJPW Additional Attack, Starlight Kid 10th Anniversary, OZ Academy Judgment Waltz and more!

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:21:34 +0000

It's solo time! Taylor goes it alone to discuss a slew of big joshi action!

Big shows galore on this episode, with talk of Marigold Grand Destiny, Tokyo Joshi Additional Attack, OZ Academy Judgment Waltz, Starlight Kid's 10th Anniversary show and so much more!

And the action doesn't stop there, as there's also discussion of what's coming up in joshi, including Stardom's next big show, Crimson Nightmare, another Tokyo Joshi Korakuen Hall show in All Rise, and even a big title match in WAVE!

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384 Super J-Cast - Hiroshi Tanahashi Retirement Rumours

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:14:07 +0000

384 Super J-Cast - Tanahashi Retirement Rumours

Joel and Damon are back to react to some of the rumours about Tanahashi's final opponent and preview Super Jr. Tag League. www.patreon.com/superjcast

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The Flagship: WWE/ESPN, WWE AI, Go Shiozaki vs. Kento Miyahara, & more!

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:01:28 +0000

This week on The Flagship: how WWE is performing on ESPN Unlimited, the WWE AI story, Go Shiozaki vs. Kento Miyahara, the beginning of NJPW's Super Jr. Tag League, AAA Heroes Inmortales 2025, NXT Halloween Havoc, and more!

WWE/ESPN Unlimited
WWE AI story
Go Shiozaki vs. Kento Miyahara
NJPW Super Jr. Tag League
AAA Heroes Inmortales 2025
NXT Halloween Havoc
Marigold running Sumo Hall with IYO SKY vs. Mayu Iwatani
& more!

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Shake Them Ropes. Dragon On

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:34:50 +0000

With Rob fleeing to Mexico, Paul Fontaine of F4W and Fight Game Media joins Jeff to discuss headlines, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM it was a really good promo week and in Vader Club, Funk vs Flair I Quit from Clash IX New York Knockout..

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Salón de la Fama del Wrestling Observer 2025: Intro y los candidatos de EEUU/Canadá

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 06:36:23 +0000

Lucha Jobbers regresa para meterse de lleno en el Salón de la Fama del Wrestling Observer Newsletter (WON HOF). Te explicamos cómo funciona, cuáles son los criterios, quiénes votan y todo lo que debes saber sobre el sistema. Después, analizamos a todos y cada uno de los candidatos de la sección Modern US/Canada: CM Punk, Samoa Joe, Jon Moxley, Sabu, Randy Orton, Becky Lynch, Los Briscoes, Cody Rhodes, Trish Stratus, Bill Dundee, Mercedes Moné, Los Steiners, Drew McIntyre, The Outsiders, Bill Goldberg, FTR, Edge, Seth Rollins y Los Hardys. Además, te platicamos sobre Les Kellett (Resto del Mundo).

Estampas de tiempo:

0:00 Introducción

04:02 ¿Qué es el WON HOF? Criterios, elegibilidad, etc…

58:00 Los Briscoes (Jay y Mark Briscoe)

1:03:20 Samoa Joe

1:14:15 Edge / Adam Copeland

1:26:00 Bill Dundee

1:28:35 FTR (Dar Harwood y Cash Wheeler)

1:33:55 Bill Goldberg

1:39:06 Matt & Jeff Hardy

1:45:38 Becky Lynch

1:52:08 Mercedes Moné / Sasha Banks

1:58:40 Drew McIntyre

2:02:12 Randy Orton

2:08:06 Seth Rollins

2:15:05 The Outsiders (Kevin Nash & Scott Hall)

2:17:29 Jon Moxley

2:27:37 Trish Stratus

2:30:03 Rick y Scott Steiner

2:33:00 Sabu

2:41:40 CM Punk

2:57:00 Cody Rhodes

3:10:30 Les Kellett

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Mike & JD Show Ep.114: WrestleDream Reaction and Fallout + TNA Takes a Month Off

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:27:24 +0000

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Mike & JD discuss AEW WrestleDream and all the fallout about the show's length and scorned former employee Sarah Stock's call to arms to protect children from drowning in fish tanks.

Plus, TNA takes a month off, is their TV deal in trouble?

Finally a news roundup discussing AJ Styles retirement, Jericho returning to WWE, Nakamura in New Japan and more!

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Open The Voice Gate - The WON HOF Case for Masaaki Mochizuki

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:26:19 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

On this special episode of Open The Voice Gate, Case and Mike go deep on Masaaki Mochizuki and his candidacy for the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. Using the Gordy List as a loose framework, they discuss the business side of the career, the immeasurable impact of Mochizuki in the Dragon System, and the incredibly deep ringwork catalog of Dragongate’s Iron Man. As well, they discuss the remainder of the Japan region, Mocchy vs some of the prominent candidates, and where they are at with their ballots as the Observer voting period nears its close!

Case’s 30 Mochizuki Matches for 30 Years and Mike’s Mochizuki business spreadsheet can be found in the Open The Voice Gate channel on the VOW discord or in this episode’s show post on Voicesofwrestling.com

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #122: First Time Hall of Fame Voting With Oliver Lee Bateman

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:01:23 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by author and wrestling writer Oliver Lee Bateman to discuss Oliver's Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame ballot. Oliver talks about his process as a first time voter, and they talk about a number of candidates in a wide ranging conversation, including Randy Orton, Edge, Samoa Joe, Junkyard Dog, The Von Erichs, Gorilla Monsoon and many more.

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Wrestling Omakase #269: 2025 WON Hall of Fame Japan Region w/ Adam, Paul & Jeff

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:48:16 +0000

Wrestling Omakase is back for a very special episode! John is joined by returning guests Paul Wedding (@PaulEWedding on Twitter) and Jeff Andrews, as well as first time guest Adam Berger, to break down all the candidates in the Japan region of the 2025 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame voting in detail! Here's everybody covered on this week's episode in order:

-Satoshi Kojima & Hiroyoshi Tenzan

-Yoshiaki Fujiwara

-Hayabusa

-Masaaki Mochizuki

-Antonio Inoki & Seiji Sakaguchi

-Zack Sabre Jr.

-Meiko Satomura

-Io Shirai/Iyo Sky

-Tiger Jeet Singh

-Yoshihiro Takayama

-Manami Toyota & Toshiyo Yamada

-Bobby Bruns

-Joe Higuchi

-Rossy Ogawa

-Koichi Yoshizawa

As you can probably imagine, this leads to a wide-ranging discussion on both Japanese wrestling history and even some stuff on current wrestling as well- a very fun three-ish hours! John, Paul and Adam are all Observer Hall of Fame voters and reveal their ballots (or at least where they're leaning), as well as break down how the entire process works for those who might be unfamiliar. Plus, they briefly discuss how they're leaning in the Modern US category at the end as well. A very fun trip through wrestling history!

Adam's Hayabusa HoF article he mentioned on the show: http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2022/11/14/hayabusa-is-a-wrestling-observer-newsletter-hall-of-famer/

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The Flagship: AEW WrestleDream Preview, Andrade's Situation, NJPW, NOAH, TNA, NWA & more!

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:15:10 +0000

This week on The Flagship: a preview of AEW WrestleDream 2025, AEW's shallow main event scene, the latest on Andrade, TNA going dark(ish) for the next four weeks, NJPW's King of Pro Wrestling, NOAH Wrestle Odyssey, Go Shiozaki's jump to AJPW, and also for some reason legendary WCW jobber The Gambler.

AEW WrestleDream 2025 Preview
Latest on Andrade
TNA going dark(ish)
NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling Review
NOAH Wrestle Odyssey Review
Go Shiozaki jumping to AJPW
& more!

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Shake Them Ropes. Prodigal Rob

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:47:48 +0000

Rob's back and we talk Andrade, Wrestle Dream and do a Vader Club: HIAC 1998 from RAW Mankind and Kane.

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383 Super J-Cast - King of Pro Wrestling Review

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:19:38 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to review King of Pro Wrestling from Ryogoku Kokugikan, as we break down the impact of Takeshita's big win, Aaron Wolf's feud with EVIL, and possible directions for Wrestle Kingdom 20.

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Open The Voice Gate: Dragongate in Fukuoka and DG in Super Jr Tag League!

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:12:32 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Case and Mike return to discuss the Dragongate participation in New Japan’s Super Jr Tag League tournament, the surprises, and a very surface preview of what they expect about YAMATO, Dragon Dia and Yuki Yoshioka’s participation in the tournament. From there, they discuss a double header in Fukuoka (10/12) including more greatness from The Panther Brothers, the El Cielo mystery and the build to November’s King of Gate tournament!

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Music of the Mat Remix: Hall of Fame 2025

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:24:49 +0000

On this landmark 200th episode, Andrew and returning guest Dakota Jones (Voices of Wrestling) are diving into hall of fame season. Yes, this is the time of year when people discuss and debate the candidates for the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame, but Andrew and Dakota are focusing on a different (though just as noteworthy) institution: the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Class of 2025 was announced months ago, but the induction ceremony is just a few weeks away, so there's no better time to celebrate the group of music luminaries entering the hall: Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, Joe Cocker, Outkast, Soundgarden, The White Stripes, Salt-N-Pepa, Warren Zevon, Carol Kaye, Nicky Hopkins, Thom Bell, and Lenny Waronker. Thank you to everyone for listening to and supporting the show!

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Wrestling Omakase #268: NJPW King of Pro Wrestling, NOAH Wrestle Odyssey, STARDOM 10/11 & DG 10/8 Korakuens w/ Paul Volsch

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:32:55 +0000

After a brief one week absence Wrestling Omakase is back on the air with another packed show talking four shows from all around the Japanese wrestling world! John is joined by returning guest Paul Volsch of VOW's own Emerald FlowShow (https://redcircle.com/shows/the-emerald-flowshow) as they start things out with some chat about the upcoming Wrestle Kingdom trip they'll both be on together, plus John celebrates the Blue Jays beating the Yankees in the ALDS! Yeah! Once that's all out of the way it's time for NJPW talk, as they break down three matches from their recent 10/6 Korakuen (including a truly baffling junior title change) and then the entire King of Pro Wrestling show from Monday 10/13. Lots of thoughts of course on the new IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, where things might be going now for the Tokyo Dome, and a ton of praise for a truly amazing tag team title match. Plus, thoughts on the surprising IWGP Women's Title change in the opener and much more, including the show kind of bombing at the gate.

Then it's over to the green ring of NOAH for another Ryogoku show from two days earlier, Wrestle Odyssey, which also kind of bombed! They discuss a pretty underwhelming overall show, a big return from the US, a great junior tag title match and a lot more, before looking ahead to what's coming up next for NOAH on their two upcoming Korakuen Hall shows. Following that they break down STARDOM's 10/11 Korakuen Hall show, another kind of underwhelming show that still featured some interesting matches and moments but in the midst of a bit of a sleepy period for the promotion. Finally, they review Dragongate's 10/8 Korakuen which featured an amazing top two matches, discuss their favorites and least favorites among DG's interesting crop of young wrestlers, and give a brief look ahead at the King of Gate tournament.

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The Good, the Bad & the Hungee: WON Hall of Fame Talk with Adam Berger!

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:50:46 +0000

Fred is joined by Adam Berger for a very special episode where we talk for nearly two hours about this year's voting for the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. We discuss people we're voting for, who we're not, and who we're on the fence about. It's a fun conversation - check it out!

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Mike & JD Show Special: Bound for Glory Reaction | Brace for IMPACT

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:26:02 +0000

Mike brings Brace for IMPACT to replace The Mike & JD Show this week and he reviews a very bipolar Bound for Glory with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Also discusses the agony of TNA's TV deal and their upcoming live event schedule.

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JBA: Sareee in Ring of Honor, Oz Yokohama Budokan Preview, Marigold Grand Destiny Discussion and more!

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:42:18 +0000

Kelly and Taylor are back for another great episode of Jumping Bomb Audio!

They start the episode talking all things Stardom, including an underwhelming Korakuen Hall show and a Sareee title defense in Ring of Honor! They also discuss everything going on in ChocoPro in the lead up to Emi Sakura's 30th Anniversary!

Then, they preview a lot of big upcoming joshi shows, including Starlight Kid's 10th Anniversary show, OZ's big yearly show, TJPW's Additional Attack, Marigold Grand Destiny, and they talk Ice Ribbon putting all their eggs in two baskets!

Don't miss it!

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Open The Voice Gate - GLEAT Problems and DG Gate of Victory!

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:48:15 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

OTVG is back with an extra end-of-the-week episode leading off with the turmoil of GLEAT, CIMA, news about Tokio Bad Boys, and a question of what’s next for the Dragon System Splinter promotion.

After that, it’s time to get back into Dragongate with their big Gate of Victory (10/8) show at Korakuen Hall, including Kikuta vs Ben-K, a very deep impromptu King of Gate preview, Who is the new third man?, The Panther Brothers excellent debut, are we entering a Fall of Susumu?, Pudge’s comments on this Sunday’s show in Hakata, and a whole lot more!

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382 Super J-Cast - Is This It?

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:00:57 +0000

Joel and Damon are back as they go full vent-mode on being a fan and doing a podcast focused on New Japan Pro Wrestling in 2025. From booking decisions, lack of stars, and all the struggles of enjoying New Japan. Raw, full of emotion, and honest discussion on the state of NJPW.

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The Flagship: Big Data + Panel, NJPW, Santos Escobar, NXT, TNA, NWA, MLW, EPW & more

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:15:09 +0000

This week on The Flagship: a classic spray-to-all-fields show covering NXT, TNA, NWA, MLW, NJPW, and much more!

We NXT ShoWdown featuring the TNA Invasion, preview TNA's Bound for Glory, look at the upcoming NWA Samhain 3, review MLW Slaughterhouse, talk Santo Escobar's new contract, share more thoughts on the new Big Data + Panel ratings system, preview NJPW's King of Pro Wrestling, discuss the retirement of Australia's Davis Storm, and much more.

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Shake Them Ropes. Buzzer Beater

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:16:14 +0000

This week, this was probably going to be the last Shake Them Ropes, then something weird happened. Also a preview of Crown Jewel Perth.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #121: Where Are All The Black Wrestlers In The WON Hall of Fame?

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:10:07 +0000

On the latest episode of the GWP, host Jesse Collings is joined by author and historian Ian Douglass to talk about the historic lack of inductees and candidates in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame

Ian and Jesse discuss the circumstances that have led to some historical contributors to be overlooked by the voting body, as well as the barriers put in place that have prevented Black talent from succeeding and being recognized in a historical context.

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Days Of Thunder #100: Girls, We Got Some Comishinin' To Do

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:37:44 +0000

A teething baby, a wedding, and a honeymoon later, Days of Thunder is back on the air!

Dave and Lee try to shake the rust off with the most non-descript 100th episode of something you've ever heard. This week on the show:

Snack Talk: Wedding Edition
Peacemaker Season 2 chat, no spoilers!
The Dull Men's Club Derby
A power struggle in WCW, for once.

(Note to listeners, if you can explain to me why my mic just sounds like this now in spite of changing nothing, I would appreciate it so I can fix it!)

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Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective Ep 8 - Double Hell Death Match

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:27:36 +0000

Welcome to Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective!

Those Days returns as it’s time to close out Michinoku Pro’s 1994! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) discuss a return to Tohoku for Michinoku to close out their year, starting with a huge show in Iwate (10/30) and the Double Hell Exploding Wire Timed Landmine Death Match between The Great Sasuke and Atsushi Onita, Michinoku Pro on the Big Egg Wrestling Universe Dome Show, Jinsei Shinzaki’s debut as Hakushi in WWF, and closing out the year with shows in Nagoya (12/15) and Tokushima (12/17) concluding MichiPro’s 1994 with Jinsei Shinzaki’s farewell as Delfin Corps collide with Super Delfin & Gran Naniwa vs Jinsei Shinzaki & TAKA Michinoku!

A full match listing of footage covered during this episode can be found at the show post on www.voicesofwrestling.com or in the Open The Voice Gate channel on the VOW Discord.

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The Mike & JD Show Ep. 113: Andrade Returns to AEW Amid Drug Testing Failures | Nielsen Ratings Disaster for Pro Wrestling

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:16:38 +0000

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Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) unpack wrestling's hottest controversies in Episode 113 of The Mike & JD Sho on the Voices of Wrestling Network! We dive into Andrade's shocking return to AEW on the October 1, 2025, episode of Dynamite, where he joined The Don Callis Family after his WWE release tied to multiple drug testing failures under the Wellness Policy.

Plus, the new Nielsen ratings system rollout, dubbed "Big Data + Panel," is a major disaster for pro wrestling, slashing viewership numbers for shows like WWE NXT and AEW Dynamite, with insiders like Dave Meltzer calling it a game-changer that could hurt the industry's perception.

Get our expert wrestling news 2025 analysis on how WWE and AEW are reacting to these low ratings and what it means moving forward!

Watch on the Mike & JD Show YouTube channel (youtube.com/@mikeandjdshow)

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The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: Andrade is Back, AEW Attendance Under Hangman, & More

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 21:27:44 +0000

Tyler & Fred talk about the return of Andrade El Idolo to AEW, AEW attendance trends with the title reign of Hangman Page and if putting the title on him has been a good move, and a quick look at some of the highlights of All Out & this past week's Dynamite.

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381 Super J-Cast Destruction in Kobe Review

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 21:05:57 +0000

Joel and Damon are back as they review New Japan's Destruction in Kobe with full analysis and news including Zack Sabre, Jr. vs. Ren Narita , David Finlay vs. Yota Tsuji , and Oleg Boltin vs. Don Fale. The guys also discuss NOAH involvement, hooligan culture, wives obsession with murder mystery, Wrestle Kingdom and so much more.

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The Flagship: STARDOM & Saya Kamitani, State of NJPW, New Texas Pro & more!

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:15:00 +0000

The Flagship returns this week with a very special show as Rich enlists the help of three very special guests to fill in for Joe and cover a wide range of topics!

In our first hour, Scott Edwards (http://www.youtube.com/@ScottEWrestling) joins the show to discuss STARDOM's huge show last Friday, Saya Kamitani vs. AZM, what's going on with STARDOM, why you should be watching the company, plus Saya Kamitani's MVP case.

After that, J. Michael of Voices of Wrestling (voicesofwrestling.com/author/mastromuzieken/) discusses his The State of the Lionmark series, analyzing the state of NJPW in October 2025 as we quickly approach one of the most important Wrestle Kingdoms ever.

In our final hour, Justin Bissonnette (patreon.com/newtexaspro & newtexaspro.com) joins the show to talk about New Texas Pro Wrestling's upcoming show: "We Know Ball," the dynamics of booking independent wrestling in 2025, some of their favorite up-and-comers in the scene, and so much more.

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Shake Them Ropes. Ace

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 06:00:53 +0000

Jeff's co-host from The Dynamite Show, F4W's Paul Fontaine joins him for some Lazy River-ing. He also picks Vader Club: Honma vs. Ishii from New Beginnings 2015.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Gate of Miyane & Kobe w/ Flamita GREATNESS

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:09:58 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Case and Mike reunite to discuss an interesting week in Dragongate including Flamita’s incredible week, Ryoya Tanaka as Brave Gate champ, Miyane guest appearances, a strong Kobe Sambo hall show with big movement in Mochizuki Dojo, a programming note, and a whole lot more

Matches Mentioned:

Tokio Bad Boys vs Panther Bros (2003) - https://youtu.be/9Lujv7HFtyM?si=evMP2QalTMtEQcHM&t=3603

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Music of the Mat Remix: Oh My God!

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:33:02 +0000

"Oh my God!" wasn't just Joey Styles's famous catchphrase in ECW, it's also what many wrestling fans exclaim when something wild happens like a crazy spot or a surprise appearance. On this episode, Andrew is joined by first-time guest and actual pastor Josh to play songs with the word God (or Gods) in the title. They don't have to be religious songs, just the word will do. Artists played include Queens of the Stone Age, Ida Maria, Monsters of Folk, Coldplay, Beach Boys, Def Leppard, John Denver, and many more. Despite a nightmarish amount of scheduling and technical issues that went into recording this episode, it's still a lot of fun, so give it a listen!

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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Mike & JD Show Ep.112: TNA Victory Road Reaction | WON Hall of Fame Preview

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:00:14 +0000

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Mike breaks down TNA's Victory Road Show, then JD joins to discuss the upcoming NXT Invasion show, Gail Kim's Twitter fights, and a preview of The Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame.

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Wrestling Omakase #267: STARDOM 9/23 Osaka & 9/27 Korakuen, NJPW Destruction in Kobe & Sapporo 9/24, NOAH N-1 Victory Finals, DDT 9/28 Korakuen, AJPW Giant Dream & Sendai Girls 9/23 w/ Arametha

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:55:36 +0000

Wrestling Omakase is back for another absolutely jam packed episode as John & returning guest Arametha have major shows from SIX different Japanese promotions to break down! But first, John celebrates the first AL East title from the Toronto Blue Jays in a decade! Sad, but also hell yeah! Then the two of them start out- where else- but with the World Wonder Ring STARDOM, as they cover their 9/23 Osaka & 9/27 Korakuen shows that both set new all-time company attendance records in their respective buildings! They discuss a hot promotion staying hotter, yet more mainstream attention in Japan, Natsupoi slapping the shit out of some old comedian, an absolutely incredible Saya Kamitani vs. AZM double title match (that you can watch for free on Youtube!), and finally react to the news of Momo Watanabe challenging Saya in November and what that might mean for the Dream Queendom main event.

Then they head over to the land of the Shin Nihon freaks (?) starting out with two great junior title matches from Sapporo on 9/24 that you may have missed. Then it's a full review of the entire Destruction in Kobe show, as they discuss yet another show where the NJPW roster put on plenty of great matches but were let down by substandard booking.

Then it's over to NOAH for the N-1 finals, featuring a surprise turn that was foreshadowed by last week's guest on this very podcast, the thankful end to a quite bad tournament, a lot of angles to set things up for their big Sumo Hall show on 10/11 and more!

Next up it's DDT, as they break down yet another awesome Korakuen Hall show from the woefully under covered promotion! They discuss the sad end to Kazuki Hirata's epic title reign, an actually incredible match between a man and an inanimate object, Minoru Suzuki's unlikely late career revival and a whole lot more.

Then it's back over to All Japan to discuss their big Giant Dream show from 9/23. Man, Japan had a busy week in wrestling this last week! They break down Kento Miyahara's long awaited Triple Crown win against Jun Saito, a tag match that gave reason for some hope, the usual wacky AJPW undercard comedy and more.

Finally, they wrap things up with Sendai Girls' 9/23 Big Show in Sendai, discussing yet another awesome Chihiro Hashimoto vs. Mika Iwata match (with a sadly predictable result), Sareee kicking ass yet again, and, well.....not much else. They also break down their upcoming young wrestler tournament that features wrestlers from both STARDOM & Marigold!

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JBA: TJPW Wrestle Princess VI, Stardom Korakuen, Big Show in Sendai and more!

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:21:01 +0000

Kelly and Taylor are back with discussion about the latest and greatest in joshi wrestling!

They start the episode deep diving into Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling's Wrestle Princess VI, before touching on Stardom's latest Korakuen Hall show and Sendai Girls most recent big show!

Then, they preview a very light next two weeks in joshi, including a minor show with a major name!

Check it out!

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #120: Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame 2025

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 23:38:54 +0000

On the latest edition of the GWP, host Jesse Collings is joined by Voices of Wrestling contributor Adam Berger to discuss the 2025 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. They discuss how candidates like CM Punk, Cody Rhodes and Jon Moxley have impacted their cases over the past year, go over new candidates on the ballot such as Mercedes Mone and Sabu, and talk about a very interesting Japan category with no clear-cut favorites to get elected.

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The Flagship: CMLL 92nd Anniversary, Wrestlepalooza, ESPN/WWE, TNA, NXT, MLW, AJPW & more!

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:28:39 +0000

This week on The Flagship: a detailed recap and review of CMLL's 92nd Anniversary show, including the incredible MJF vs. Mistico match, the unmasking of Valiente, and more!

A review of WWE's debut on ESPN Unlimited with Wrestlepalooza, highlighted by Brock Lesnar's decimation of John Cena, the return of AJ Lee, and a lot of very bad discourse about an ESPN writer giving the show a "C."

Plus impromptu previews of TNA Victory Road, NXT No Mercy, MLW Fury Road, discussions on AJPW & more!

Instant Reaction LIVE: AEW All Out 2025

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380 Super J-Cast Battle Line Hokkaido Review

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:12:52 +0000

Joel and Damon are alive and recharged as they review New Japan's Battle Line Hokkaido from Sapporo with full analysis and news including El Desperado vs YOH, Kosei Fujita & Robbie Eagles vs DOUKI & SHO, and Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Master Wato. The guys also preview Destruction in Kobe, Damon's car trouble, Joel's hatred for Shenmue 3, Biggest Dropped Ball: David Finlay or Yota Tsuji? and so much more.

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Shake Them Ropes. Kevin Bacon Brawl

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:21:16 +0000

Filmmaker Brian O'Connell fills in for Nov this week as Jeff was crunched for time. In the news, Mania tickets go on sale, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: a talk about Gail Kim's tweets and in Vader Club from Beyond Wrestling: RD Evans vs Orange Cassidy

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Emerald FlowShow #93: 2 Yuma 2 Furious

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:59:17 +0000

Gerard welcomes two guests to the show - Dylan Fox of the Eastern Lariat and Dr. Jonathan Foye, author of the books Ganbaru and The Muto Years about All Japan and who also has an upcoming book about Pro Wrestling NOAH. They discuss All Japan's Giant Dream show and NOAH's N-1 finals and break down the long awaited title change in All Japan and the new directions that each promotion is headed in. Plus lots of digressions into pro wrestling history.

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Open The Voice Gate - DG in Osaka and State of the System!

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:39:27 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

While Case is On Assignment, Mike is left to look at the State of the System. He discusses a very fun Osaka (9/21) Storm Gate show with significant title matches being made, a Kikuta vs Ben-K preview shocker, and more fun with Homare and Kazuma Kimura. Then it’s time to talk the very turbulent GLEAT summer and the reality of the health of this promotion and a check in on Secret Base!

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The Mike & JD Show Ep. 111: AEW All Out & WWE Wrestlepalooza Recaps + TNA Carlos Silva Bombshell Report

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:01:01 +0000

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Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) deliver Episode 111 of The Mike & JD Show, your go-to wrestling podcast on the Voices of Wrestling Network! We recap AEW All Out 2025 from Toronto's Scotiabank Arena—Hangman Adam Page retains the Men's World Championship against Kyle Fletcher, Kris Statlander shocks Toni Storm to win the Women's World Title, Kazuchika Okada defends the Unified Championship, and more surprises like Jungle Boy's return. Plus, our WWE Wrestlepalooza 2025 reaction—Cody Rhodes beats Drew McIntyre, Brock Lesnar demolishes John Cena in a lazy rehash, and overall grades hitting a middling C from ESPN. Finally, we discuss Blake Avignon's explosive report from The MMA Draw alleging cronyism in TNA's hiring of President Carlos Silva despite lacking qualifications—what's next for TNA Wrestling? Get our expert wrestling news 2025 takes!

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Wrestling Omakase #266: AJPW Oudou Tournament Final, TJPW Wrestle Princess, NJPW Destruction in Kobe Preview & NOAH N-1 Victory Nights 5-8 w/ John Bivins

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:18:21 +0000

We're back for another episode of Wrestling Omakase as John is joined by a first time guest, another John, US indie wrestler John Bivins! John tells John all about working as an indie wrestler in the southeast US, how he got started and what it was like starting at the height of the pandemic in 2020, how the wrestling he does himself is very different from all the Japanese wrestling he enjoys watching as a fan and a whole lot more! Plus, John (as in your humble host) shares more baseball nervousness, the two talk a bit about flying nerves, and a whole bunch of other random topics!

The show talk starts off with the finals of the AJPW Oudou Tournament from 9/15, as they break down a good ending to a bad tournament. They discuss the All Asia tag title match, Kento Miyahara's victory, and talk about where things might be going next for AJPW heading into the Real World Tag League and ultimately toward their biggest show of the year on New Year's Eve.

Then they head over to the land of Tokyo Joshi for their big Wrestle Princess event from Ota Ward Gym. They discuss TJPW doing a bit of a disappointing number, an undercard that was full of fun matches, a surprisingly great International title match, and a main event that was pretty much just as awesome as expected. They also discuss the big news that TJPW is headed back to Ryogoku next year.

After that they shift from show reviews to a show preview, as John & John take a look ahead to next weekend's NJPW Destruction in Kobe event! They break down each match on the show in detail, discuss possible Wrestle Kingdom directions, and also talk about the concept of separating out the junior title matches from the "big show" (as they once again have done this week).

Finally, they finish things up with four more shows from the very underwhelming NOAH N-1 Victory, nights 5 through 8 to be exact, as the block portion comes to a close. One of the Johns actually seemed to enjoy this tournament more than the other, but both seemed to agree it had a low ceiling at least. They also preview the upcoming finals from Korakuen this Tuesday!

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379 Super J-Cast - Road to Destruction

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 12:00:31 +0000

379 Super J-Cast - Road to Destruction

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Shake Them Ropes. AllOuttaPalooza

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 04:27:53 +0000

This week in the news, Andrade gets released. In THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: All Out and Wrestlepalooza. Jeff rides solo so no Vader Club

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Emerald FlowShow #92: Taishin

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:48:53 +0000

Paul and Gerard remember Taishin Nagao and take stock of this tragic loss. There is also Big Japan, NOAH N-1 and the finals of All Japan's Royal Road Tournament.

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The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee: All Out 2025 Heat Check!

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:38:41 +0000

Tyler & Fred break down the card for this year's All Out - everything from the Tailgate Brawl pre-show to Hangman Page vs. Kyle Fletcher and Adam COpeland & Christian Cage vs. FTR. It's a great time - check it out!

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The Flagship: All Out, Wrestlepalooza, CMLL 92nd, MLW Fightland, Worlds Collide & more!

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:05:09 +0000

This week on a special Tuesday episode of The Flagship: we preview AEW All Out 2025, WWE Wrestlepalooza, if anyone actually understands how to get ESPN Unlimited, CMLL's 92nd Anniversary show plus reviews of MLW Fightland, AAAxWWE Worlds Collide & more!

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate The Gate of Origin and Hall of Fame!

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:21:06 +0000

"Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Opening the show, Case and Mike discuss the newly released Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame Ballots, and several topics from it including Masaaki Mochizuki, Gabe era ROH, and The Japanese Region. From there it’s up to Sendai for the annual “The Gate of Origin” Show with Ryoya Tanaka defending the Brave Gate against Sendai native son Ryu Fuda and Captain’s Fall - Love and Peace vs Gajadokuro!

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Music of the Mat Remix: Gimmick Changes

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:08:44 +0000

One of the ways that wrestlers and musicians are alike is that they are not set in stone. Just like a wrestler is often prone to changing their gimmick, a musician is often prone to changing their sound. On this episode, Andrew is joined again by Jeremy Sexton (Voices of Wrestling) to look at some instances of bands and artists changing things up with their music. Artists played include Led Zeppelin, Nas, Bee Gees, Black Eyed Peas, Ministry, Metallica, Rush, John Mayer Trio, and many more. If you ever wanted to hear what Neil Young sounded like with a vocoder, then this is the episode for you!

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The Mike & JD Show Ep. 110: WWE Fires Andrade, WrestleMania 43 to Saudi Arabia, Paramount-WBD Merger Update

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:31:02 +0000

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Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) tackle the week's biggest wrestling headlines in Episode 110 of The Mike & JD Show, your go-to wrestling podcast on the Voices of Wrestling Network! We break down WWE's release of Andrade—the former champion's sudden departure after disciplinary issues and a possible Wellness Policy violation, just months after his 2024 return and SummerSlam appearance. Is this the end of his WWE run? Plus, Saudi Arabia hosting WrestleMania 43 in 2027—the first time outside North America, part of a massive $350 million deal for Riyadh Season that includes Royal Rumble 2026, announced amid controversy over the Kingdom's growing WWE ties. Plus, updates on the Paramount Skydance bid for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD)and Moose, the most trusted name iin news breaks the story that EVIL TNA is not letting their stars work Maple Leaf Pro due to their hatred of AEW!

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JBA: Stardom To The World, Marigold Dream Star GP Finals, TJPW Wrestle Princess VI preview and more!

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:25:02 +0000

Kelly and Taylor are back to talk more joshi!

They start the episode talking Stardom To The World and Stardom's most recent Korakuen Hall show, the finals of Marigold's Dream Star GP, and a noteworthy Super Asia Title match from ChocoPro!

Then, they preview the sixth iteration of Tokyo Joshi's Wrestle Princess along with a big show from Sendai Girls appropriately named Big Show in Sendai and more!

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Wrestling Omakase #265: Marigold Dream Star GP Finals, STARDOM 9/10 Korakuen, NOAH N-1 Victory Nights 2-4 & NJPW 9/12 & 9/13 Korakuens w/ Snazzy

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:03:32 +0000

We're back for another week of Wrestling Omakase as John is once again joined by returning guest Snazzy from the Social Suplex newsletter (and the new Joshi ing Around podcast!) to discuss four very different wrestling promotions. They start things out by heading back to the world of Marigold for the first time in quite a while, as they discuss the 9/14 Marigold Dream Star GP finals. John is just parachuting in for this after having missed the tournament up to this point while Snazzy has seen it all, so he's able to give the lowdown on everyone's performances and who has and hasn't shown big improvements so far on the roster. Both of them bemoan some very annoying (and very classic Rossy Ogawa) booking on the final night, talk up a very good Victoria Yuzuki performance and where she compares to some other second year wrestlers in Japan, and discuss the entire rest of the card as well as Marigold prepares to head to Sumo Hall next month.

Next up they head back to STARDOM to discuss the 9/10 Korakuen Hall show, which was not exactly the most stacked lineup they've produced this year. Still, there's two title changes to talk about here (including one that was possibly not supposed to happen at all!) as well as a lot of speculation about where STARDOM might be going heading into their November Ota Ward show as well as the Goddesses Tag League and Dream Queendom after that.

Then they head over to men's wrestling starting with NOAH to talk nights 2 through 4 of their annual N-1 Victory tournament, and WOOF is this bad. The two of them break down some very house show level efforts from most of the roster, more run-ins, Kaito getting geeked for about the ten thousandth time, and, well, yeah that pretty much covers it. Hopefully this tournament gets better at some point because it did not have a good week!

Finally they wrap things up by checking in on New Japan for the first time since the end of the G1, as they had two Korakuen shows this past week. They discuss the very wacky Shinnichi Champion PPV show from 9/12 that was a tie-in to NJPW's Japanese variety show you may or may not have even heard of, but besides an undercard full of comedy also featured a killer (and completely serious!) main event. Then they break down a much more standard Road To show the next night (much more quickly of course), but have praise for the Knockout Brothers and some of the Young Lions. Also there's lots of live updates for a Blue Jays game throughout. Look, we're trying to win a division here!

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me Ep. 54 Genesis November 2006 - Angle vs. Joe, Abyss Wins World Title

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 23:52:33 +0000

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Genesis 2006 - including Kurt Angle vs. Samoa Joe in the Dream Match of the Decade, Abyss' World Title win, WWE's potential house show sabotage, Kurt Angle and Vince Russo interviews, the reverse battle royal, bad ratings discourse, a barbed wire cage match, LAX's flag burning angle, VKM SHOOT promos and so much more.

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378 Super J-Cast - Blue Justice XVI Review

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 20:37:48 +0000

378 Super J-Cast - Blue Justice XVI Review

Joel and Damon discuss Yuji Nagata v Hiroshi Tanahashi, the debut of the Knock Out Brothers, the future of Hiromu, Naito and Zack, and more. www.patreon.com/superjcast

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The Flagship: WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia, Paramount/WBD, AJPW, MLW & more!

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:10:03 +0000

This week on The Flagship, we look at TV ratings trends over the last week, Paramount looking to purchase WBD, WrestleMania going to Saudi Arabia in 2027, a catch-up on AJPW's Kings Road tournament, three pro wrestling deaths this week (Jaka, Taishin Nagao, and Rodolfo Ruiz), and more.

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Shake Them Ropes. Saudimania

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:19:39 +0000

This week in the news, Wrestlemania for 2027 is announced in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM AJ Lee has returned and for Vader Club: Wrestlepalooza 1995: Too Cold Scorpio, Dean Malenko and Cactus Jack vs. the Steiner brothers and Eddie Guerrero.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Gajadokuro and Storm Gate!

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 17:20:07 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

After a noteworthy Storm Gate show in Korakuen Hall (9/4), Case and Mike are back to talk all about it! Before getting into Korakuen and Gajadokuro, we’ve got to spend some time talking about the legacy of Z-Brats. Then it’s talking about the Brave Gate and first ever Triangle Gate Ladder Match, Ryu Fuda Industries, and looking ahead to this weekend’s Gate of Origin!

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Wrestling Omakase #264: STARDOM to the World, NOAH N-1 Victory Night 1, DG 9/4 Korakuen & AJPW Oudou Tournament Quarterfinals w/ Milo

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:59:37 +0000

We're back on Wrestling Omakase to discuss four very different Japanese wrestling promotions in another jampacked episode! John is joined by Milo (@primasteras on Twitter), someone they used to host Open the Voice Gate with right on this very network many, many years ago by now, making it a bit of a reunion for the two of them! Unfortunately the tragic passing of AJPW's Taishin Nagao absolutely had to be our first topic, so major content warning there (not that we really discuss anything that happened in detail though). The discussion of his death goes for about the first fourteen-and-a-half minutes.

Then the two of them make a somewhat awkward transition to other things going on in their life (John went to an AEW Collision taping although they did not give a full review of the show or anything, as they figured last week's Forbidden Door review was more than enough AEW content on Omakase for one lifetime), before they head over to their first true topic of the episode: a full review of the STARDOM to the World 9/6 PPV, as Milo brings the perspective of a more casual/occasional STARDOM viewer while the two discuss yet another very good show from the World Wonder Ring. They also talk about upcoming title challenges and give a quick preview of the next 9/10 Korakuen, while John makes a bit of a case for Starlight Kid as 2025's Most Outstanding Wrestler.

Then they move over to NOAH to talk a very eventful opening night of the N-1 Victory tournament, held on 9/8 in front of yet another packed Korakuen Hall audience. They discuss a possible promotion-altering injury to their franchise star, some very uneven matches, and an enormous GHC Jr. Title match as well. Then they look ahead to the first full week of N-1 action coming up.

Afterward, John & Milo head over to Dragongate to discuss their 9/4 Korakuen Hall event. They discuss the debut of new heel stable Gaja Dokuro (and their connection to Rito Revolto- yes, really!), a great Brave Gate title match, a Triangle Gate ladder match the two of them felt very differently on, and discuss a little bit on why DG's attendances may be lagging a bit at the moment. They then look ahead to what's coming up next in DG, including a very odd show booked for later this month!

Finally, the two of them wrap things up with a look at the four quarterfinal matches of the very underwhelming AJPW Oudou Tournament, which just hasn't been good at all. John & Milo then talk a little about the upcoming semis & finals from their 9/15 Korakuen show to wrap things up for another week.

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The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee: Catching Up on the News

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:50:27 +0000

Tyler & Fred cover the big news stories since Forbidden Door for AEW on this week's podcast. The finish of MJF/Page, Ospreay being written off, the injury situation in the main event scene, the existential crisis of TV ratings, and more!

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Mike & JD Show Ep.109: AEW Dodges Wrestlepalooza | AJ Lee Returns

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 16:51:23 +0000

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Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and Joe Gilbert (@joegilbert1992) filling in for JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) break down the latest wrestling drama in Episode 109 of The Mike & JD Show, your premier wrestling podcast on the Voices of Wrestling Network! We discuss AEW's strategic shift for All Out 2025, moving the September 20 PPV start time to 3 p.m. ET to avoid clashing with WWE's Wrestlepalooza at 7 p.m. ET—complete with a new "Saturday Tailgate Brawl" pre-show on TNT and HBO Max. Is this WWE's ongoing "screwjob" tactics, as insiders like Bryan Alvarez suggest? Plus, the emotional AJ Lee WWE return on the September 5 SmackDown, her first in-ring appearance since 2015, interrupting Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins before reuniting with CM Punk. With a new WWE deal confirmed, is she back full-time? Get our expert AEW news and WWE updates takes! Plus AEW PPVs on MAX, TNA's big week in Minnesota and more!

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377 Super J-Cast Conversations with Frasier

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 23:20:33 +0000

Damon and Joel are joined by the great Frasier Japan (@fraserjapan) as they discuss the current state of New Japan Pro Wrestling. The guys cover WrestleKingdom, Bushiroad business and finances, what is missing with the current generation of stars, $7,000 wrestling tickets, and so much more!

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Emerald FlowShow #91: Believe in Naoya

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:27:12 +0000

Paul and Gerard cover FOUR promotions this week with 2 matches from Big Japan and DDT Peter Pan coverage. Then it's on to NOAH with a debacle of a GHC title match and the N-1 lineup announcements. They wrap up with All Japan to talk about a Royal Road Tournament that has not been good but Naoya Nomura's return gives them hope.

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The Flagship: Dynamite Rating, Death Before Dishonor, All Out, HBO Max PPVs, Clash in Paris & more!

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:10:13 +0000

The Flagship returns this week to review ROH's Death Before Dishonor 2025, the best matches in ECW Arena history, discuss AEW moving All Out to the afternoon, PPVs now available for purchase on HBO Max, Dynamite's record-low rating, WWE Clash in Paris, and so much more!

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #119: Does AEW Have A MJF Problem?

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:41:49 +0000

On the latest episode of the GWP, Jesse Collings is joined by Warren Hayes of the Mr. Warren Hayes show to discuss AEW's currently most controversial figure, MJF. They talk about why MJF has become a lighting rod for AEW criticism, what it is about his character and instincts that causes anxiety in the AEW fanbase, how playing a heel character may contribute to fan displeasure and if AEW would be better off if MJF went to WWE.

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Shake Them Ropes. Pants Guy

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:13:09 +0000

This week in the news the AEW moves their ppv. In THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM Clash in Paris ice cold takes and in Vader Club: Alex Wright vs. DDP. Plus the return of High Wattage

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Open The Voice Gate - 25 Years of Naruki Doi!

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:22:33 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

It’s 25 Years of Naruki Doi as Dragongate returns to Nara (8/30) for his homecoming show and OTVG spend the episode celebrating the Runaway Muscle. Case and Mike ask some big questions about his career, discuss what makes Doi unique, and review two extra Doi matches, his Dream Gate defense against Koji Kanemoto in 2009 and his second Dream Gate title win against Ben-K!

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Music of the Mat Remix: I Was There

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:00:10 +0000

If you ever go to a big wrestling show, you'll likely find a commemorative T-shirt for sale that says "I Was There." It's just another way of proving that you attended the event, beyond all the photos and videos you probably took on your phone. Live show experiences are the topic of this very episode. Andrew is joined by first-time guest Tyler Forness (The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee) to play songs by artists they have seen live and reminiscence about any memories they have from those concerts. Artists include Mötley Crüe, Black Sabbath, Dream Theater, Yes feat. Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, & Rick Wakeman, Taylor Swift, The Heavy, Echo & the Bunnymen, Ludacris, and many more. No need to fork over 50 dollars to the guy at the merch stand, this episode is free and fun!

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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Wrestling Omakase #263: AEW Forbidden Door, DDT Peter Pan Days 1 & 2, AJPW Oudou Tournament 8/30 & 8/31 Reviews, STARDOM to the World & NOAH N-1 Victory 2025 Previews w/ Snazzy

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:35:30 +0000

This week on Wrestling Omakase John is joined by a first time guest, Snazzy from the Social Suplex Newsletter (making a very last minute appearance that John is very grateful for!), for a tour through a whole bunch of very different wrestling. But first, John complains about their baseball team, tries to explain their very weird and complicated sports fandom alignment, and the two of them make fun of Manchester United for some reason. Then it's over to wrestling where they start out with a fashionably late review of AEW Forbidden Door from last weekend, with Snazzy providing live impressions from inside the building and John providing, uh, the kind of takes you've come to expect from them about American wrestling. Hey, they really liked three of the matches on this show at least! And they didn't really care about the gummy bears! But jesus christ that MJF match....

Once that and a bunch of other random tangents are out of the way (even for Omakase this is a pretty tangent-heavy episode....) they head over to the land of the Dramatic Dream Team for full reviews of nights 1 & 2, the Peter Pan show (and if you'd like to skip right to this it starts around 1:30:00- just saying!). John & Snazzy put over the year DDT is having in general and then two shows full of great stuff, starting with day 1 from Higashin Arena which featured a super unique Extreme title match (that maybe just has a couple minor flaws that could be fixed next time if they ever tried this again), an awesome tag match with Zack Sabre Jr. & Kosei Fujita from NJPW, and an amazing old school main event with Kazusada Higuchi and Jun Akiyama. Then it's on to day 2 from Korakuen Hall featuring Minoru Suzuki turning back the clock against MAO, another great title match with Higuchi and Ueno, and a moment at the end of the show that's so amazing John called it one of their favorite moments as a professional wrestling fan.

Next they head over to AJPW to talk about a very underwhelming first round of the AJPW Oudou Tournament, burying a few dry as dirt matches and wondering why Hideki Suzuki even bothered bringing these ex-NXT people if he doesn't even want to try when he wrestles them. Not a good weekend for 'ol Zen Nihon!

Finally, they wrap things up with brief previews of the 9/6 STARDOM to the World PPV (well, the four matches we actually know if it at least) and the NOAH N-1 Victory tournament that kicks off next Monday (9/8). Another jam packed show!

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Mike & JD Show Ep.108: The Kings Have Returned

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:20:56 +0000

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Mike & JD are back after a 4-month hiatus! They discuss what they missed the last 4 months, Raja Jackson, Real American Freestyle, the State of TNA & WWE's fight to destroy all things AEW

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JBA: 5 Star Grand Prix/Tokyo Princess Cup Finals, Sendai Girls, The Marigold Problem and more!

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:16:10 +0000

Kelly and Taylor are reunited again and it feels so good!

They start the episode talking all kinds of action, including the last rounds of Stardom's 5 Star Grand Prix, the finals of the Tokyo Princess Cup, a big Sendai Girls show and a discussion of what exactly is going on with Marigold.

Then, they preview some interesting shows coming up, highlighted by another big Stardom show, some peculiar Tokyo Joshi shows, big matches in ChocoPro and more!

Check it out!

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Shake Them Ropes. Gay Paris

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 03:58:40 +0000

This week in the news the Raja Jackson incident. In THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICIS Clash in Paris and in Vader Club, it’s been a decade since Bayley vs. Sasha, Brooklyn II, where are we at now?

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The Flagship: AEW PPVs on Max, Heatwave, WWE ID Future, Clash in Paris, Death Before Dishonor & more!

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:10:01 +0000

This week on The Flagship: rumors of AEW PPVs on MAX, a review of NXT Heatweave, the future of WWE, Clash in Paris, Death Before Dishonor, AJPW's Kings Road Tournament & more!

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376 Super J-Cast Destruction In Kobe Match Announcements

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:12:54 +0000

Damon and Joel are back to discuss the Destruction In Kobe match announcements. They talk Zack Sabre Jr vs Ren Narita, Don Fale vs Boltin Oleg and give you all the news and notes for the upcoming tour. The guys also discuss Gabe Kidd's fall from grace ,some Forbidden Door reaction , Blue Justice XV1 , possible Wrestle Kingdom main events , and we answer your questions.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate The Gate of Adventure in Hakata!

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:02:32 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

It’s a ponderous week on Open The Voice Gate as Case and Mike ask some philosophical questions around a very fun Dragongate Fukuoka Double Header: Will there ever be a communal weekly wrestling experience again? Why aren’t Ben-K and Hyo in the Twin Gate conversation? Why are we so enthralled by Kazuma Kimura? What’s the logic for the Lucha Monkey Flip Over The Top Rope Spot? (please tell someone explain it to us)

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Wrestling Omakase #262: STARDOM 5 Star GP Day 12, Finals & Wrap-Up, Sendai Girls The Biggest & AJPW Oudou Tournament Day 1 w/ Velkej Bracha

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:28:47 +0000

Wrestling Omakase is back to wrap up a super eventful, super awesome STARDOM 5 Star GP! John is joined by longtime viewer and jubilant Momo Watanabe fan Velkej Bracha (@Velkej_Bracha) as he celebrates the #Momo5Star prophecy finally coming to pass. They give a full, lengthy and detailed review of both the last two nights which covered the entire playoffs, with all four first round matches, all four quarterfinals, both semis and the final covered in great detail. Plus, John wonders who Saori Anou's oshi could possibly be, the two of them decide we're allowed to have one spotty cat as a treat, and John wonders how they're supposed to be critical when everything is this great. Oh well. At least *something* in wrestling is these days!

Then it's time for the full 5 Star GP wrap up, as John ranks the four blocks and then ranks each wrestler in each block by average star rating, with lots of thoughts on who among the young roster took a big step forward and who just kind of stalled out (plenty of people for both categories!). Plus, John and Velkej list some of their favorite matches so you can go back and check some stuff out if you missed anything, and John even gives their favorite overall block shows as well.

Once they're finally done with STARDOM (and to be clear it's the vast majority of the run time), they turn their attention over to Sendai Girls to talk about their "The Biggest" show from Xebio Arena this past Sunday (8/24). They discuss SenJo drawing an enormous house, a weird and nondescript undercard, one incredible hardcore tag that saved the show (well, for one of them at least), and yet more utterly baffling SenJo booking.

Finally, John wraps things up solo with a brief review of AJPW's Oudou Tournament opener, a tournament we'll be following going forward. John discusses another sleepy undercard, two great tournament matches and then a third one in the main event that just kind of unexpectedly sucked. 2 out of 3 isn't bad!

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Shake Them Ropes. Forbidden Door Preview

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 18:53:53 +0000

This week in the news, WWE and ESPN rush their relationship, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM, Forbidden Door (and Jeff forgets the cagematch until after Vader Club) and in Vader Club: Okada vs. Tanahashi from Wrestle Kingdom 9

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The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee: Forbidden Door 2025 Heat Check!

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 14:05:28 +0000

Fred & Tyler get together to talk about the ups & downs of an uneven build to this year's Forbidden Door pay-per-view. There's good & bad going on here and they get into it, from an abrupt 180 on the approach to the MJF title challenge to the situation with the Tag Team Championship match. Plus, there's talk about Ospreay & Swerve's reported injuries & the rumors about Chris Jericho's future with the company. Check it out!

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The Flagship: Forbidden Door Preview, WWE/ESPN/Peacock, NOAH, N1 Lineups & more!

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:11:56 +0000

This week on The Flagship, a preview of this weekend's AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door 2025 show, the latest news on WWE's ever-changing media landscape, a review of NOAH Star Navigation Premium 2025, NOAH's N1 Victory lineups, WWE Heatwave & more!

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375 Super J-Cast - G1 Climax Finals Review

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 19:27:47 +0000

Damon and Joel are back to discuss and review this year's G1 Climax Finals. They talk Konosuke Takeshita vs EVIL, and give you all the news and notes from the tour. The guys also discuss Yota Tsuji ,a Ren Narita title shot , EVIL's impact in G1 and fan reaction , in or out on Yuto-Ice? , and we answer your questions.

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Lucha Jobbers: Reseña de AAA/WWE Triplemanía XXXIII y la final del NJPW G1 Climax 2025

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:52:35 +0000

En este episodio platicamos sobre una nueva era en AAA con Triplemanía XXXIII: cómo se sintió, las diferencias del booking de WWE y el problema llamado Alberto del Río. Además, una explicación de por qué Stardom es una de las mejores empresas de la actualidad y un repaso por los play-offs del 5 Star Grand Prix, así como un análisis de la final del G1 Climax y los problemas de booking de NJPW.

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Euro Clutch #7: An Orderly Queue Through The Forbidden Door

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:46:20 +0000

It’s Forbidden Door week, and Ian Hamilton (twitter.com/IanWrestling) is back to take you on a tour of who else is running this week around London - with run-throughs of what you can stream at home, and why you should be interested in these shows. Well, some of them…

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Dangerous Gate 2025 Review!

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:58:45 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

With Dangerous Gate 2025 in the books, Open The Voice Gate is back to talk about what went down for Dragongate in Ota Ward Gymnasium! They spend the first portion of the episode on the Open The Dream Gate Title match between Madoka Kikuta and Shun Skywalker before reviewing the rest of the company’s biggest show remaining in 2025.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #118: Post G1 NJPW Roster Check-In

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:50:56 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by J. Michael, NJPW columnist for Voices of Wrestling, to discuss the results of the G1 Climax. They go over the decision to crown Konosuke Takeshita, the various results of the younger generation of NJPW stars from the tournament, what NJPW can do to further establish the names, what Taichi and YOSHI-HASHI still bring to the table that others don't, and what the future holds of Aaron Wolf, Yuto Ice and OSKAR.

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Wrestling Omakase #261: NJPW G1 Climax Nights 16-19 & Wrap-Up, STARDOM 5 Star GP Days 9-11 Reviews & Playoff Preview w/ Arametha

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:05:17 +0000

We're back for another new episode of Wrestling Omakase, and thankfully back to a normal format episode (recorded all at once in a single location!). John is joined by returning guest Arametha as they start with a bunch of nonsense about stuffed animals, rhythm games, anime cons and who knows what else. Then they get into the end of the NJPW G1 Climax 35 with reviews of the last four nights of the tournament, starting with the final B block night, then the Quarterfinals from Korakuen and the Semis & Final from Ariake Arena this weekend. Boy is there a lot to discuss here, starting obviously with the controversial choice of final, the strange fan reaction, various theories on why they decided to go the direction they did, and a whole lot more.

Then they turn their attention back to the World Wonder Ring for another week of the STARDOM 5 Star GP, covering days 9 through 11- the final three block nights. They look at a stretch of more great matches and some really weird and somewhat baffling booking decisions on the last night especially. Then they look ahead to the upcoming four playoff rounds, giving their predictions for how the entire playoffs will go and who might be ultimately crowned this year's 5 Star GP winner!

Finally, they wrap things up by going back to NJPW for a final look at the G1- they go wrestler-by-wrestler, as John ranks them by their average star ratings for the tournament in each block, discusses their performances and who had standout (or disappointing) years. They also give a list of recommended best matches for the entire G1 if you missed some or all of it and would like some picks to go back and watch now that it's over (and frankly, thank god it is).

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Music of the Mat Remix: European Championship

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:02:03 +0000

Pro wrestling championships often have some sort of regional designation in their name to distinguish them, à la the United States Championship or the Intercontinental Championship. The WWE European Championship was one such title (though its list of champions wasn't exactly a map of the EU). On this episode, Andrew is joined by returning guest Paul Völsch (Emerald FlowShow) to play artists who are from Continental Europe. To clarify, there will be no UK or Ireland representation, but Scandinavia and Iceland are included. Artists featured include Röyksopp (Norway), Peter Fox (Germany), Air (France), Måneskin (Italy), Björk (Iceland), Sabaton (Sweden), DJ Sammy (Spain), and many more. Grab a Eurail Pass and pack a bag, we're heading on a European tour!

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JBA: Stardom 5STAR Grand Prix, Tokyo Princess Cup Semi-Finals, Marigold Dream Star Grand Prix

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:11:00 +0000

This episode Kelly flies solo and tackles second half of block action for the Stardom 5STAR Grand Prix and makes his predictions for who walks away the winner.

In more tournament action Kelly reviews the quarter-finals and semi-finals of Tokyo Joshi Pro’s Tokyo Princess Cup.

And in more tournament action, Kelly breaks down the current state of Marigold’s Dream Star Grand Prix.

Then we wrap things up with a look at WAVE's Anniversary show, a drink recommendation, and a movie recommendation.

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Shake Them Ropes. Story Bored

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 02:57:54 +0000

This week in the news, everyone’s petty. In THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM Cope and Christian back together, and in Vader Club, the go home for Superbrawl 1992: Rick Rude, Bobby Eaton, Arn Anderson and Larry Zybysko vs. Sting, Dustin Rhodes, Barry Windham and Ricky Steamboat

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374 Super J-Cast - G1 Climax Playoffs Review

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:51:11 +0000

374 Super J-Cast - G1 Climax Playoffs Review

Damon and Joel are back to discuss G1 Climax Playoffs. They talk Shota Umino vs Yota Tsuji, Konosuke Takeshita vs David Finlay, and give you all the news and notes from the tour. The guys also discuss Yuyu Uemura , Zack Sabre Jr's future as Champion, Joel's daily G1 audio run, and we answer your questions. Looking for even more New Japan talk? www.patreon.com/superjcast

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Emerald FlowShow #90: Are We Back?

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 04:47:27 +0000

Paul and Gerard cover a chaging landscape with All Japan and NOAH each moving in new directions. They examine if there exciting things on the horizon with the changes to Team 2000X and a new emphasis on Jr. Heavyweights in All Japan. Plus Masato Tanaka vs. Hayabusa.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Summer Festival & Dangerous Gate!

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:21:38 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

With Dragongate’s biggest remaining show for 2025 coming up this Sunday, Open The Voice Gate is back to get prepared for Dangerous Gate. They lead off the show with a long conversation about the main event from Dragongate’s Summer Festival in Kobe (8/11), the 3-way 6-man tag of Team Mexico vs D’Courage vs Ben-K, Jacky Kamei & Riiita. Case and Mike take time to discuss the match in depth including Jacky Kamei’s performance and need for a time machine, Yuki Yoshioka Ace Watch and a lot more. From there, they preview Dangerous Gate with Shun Skywalker defending the Open The Dream Gate title against Madoka Kikuta, headlining the big show in Ota Ward Gymnasium!

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Euro Clutch #6: Vader vs. Will Ospreay: Nine Years On

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:47:35 +0000

Ian Hamilton (twitter.com/IanWrestling) goes back nine years for a brief look back at a match that wasn’t all that in the ring, but was lightning in a bottle at the time - Vader vs. Will Ospreay.

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Wrestling Omakase #260: NJPW G1 Climax Nights 12-15 & STARDOM 5 Star GP Days Days 6-8 w/ Quinlan

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:12:47 +0000

This week on Wrestling Omakase we're still on the road, so it's another live-to-tape/running audio blog edition as we keep you up to date with all of the tournament action across two promotions! This time around we go in chronological order through both promotions, alternating between NJPW G1 Climax & STARDOM 5 Star GP shows. John is once again joined by their good friend Quinlan to break down the G1 shows and goes solo on the 5 Star shows, coming live from a hotel room in DC for a bunch of it. So you get some random thoughts about Otakon too mixed in, because why not? Also, John made a bunch of AEW fans mad again. Shocking news there. With guest appearances by multiple other people, an unruly hotel room air conditioner, and the sound of Nicole's controller, it's a hell of a show! Also one of these G1 shows really sucked and we had to bury it a lot, but hey, at least all the 5 Star stuff was good!

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Shake Them Ropes. Brock

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 18:23:03 +0000

This week in the news: WWE PLE’s to ESPN, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Summerslam. No Vader Club as we go deep into the post-mortem on the Cena turn and Brock return.

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The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee: Quick Catch Up

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 21:58:01 +0000

Fred rides solo to throw a quick show together with thoughts & concerns on WWE's latest deal with ESPN. Plus, thoughts on the news, Dynamite, & the not very forbidden Forbidden Door. Check it out!

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The Flagship: WWE/ESPN Deal, CMLL Catch-Up, G1 Scenarios & more!

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 17:21:54 +0000

This week on The Flagship: A LOT of banter, an in-depth discussion on WWE's new deal with ESPN and what it means not only for WWE but the entire world of wrestling, plus reviews of recent shows in CMLL, G1 Climax scenarios & more!

Discussion on WWE's new deal with ESPN and its implications for the wrestling world
CMLL catch-up
G1 Climax scenarios
Loads of banter
& more!

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373 Super J-Cast - G1 Climax Catch Up

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:45:07 +0000

Damon and Joel are back to discuss the 3/4 mark of this year's G1 Climax. We talk best performers, best matches so far, alter predictions, and give you all the news and notes from the tour. The guys also discuss Yuyu Uemura being "the guy", Shota Umino's improvements, A Naito return?, and we answer your questions. Looking for daily audio after each G1 show? www.patreon.com/superjcast

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Gate of Adventure and Dangerous Gate!

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:41:07 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

The Gate of Adventure at Korakuen Hall (8/5) is in the books and Open The Voice Gate is back to talk all about it. They discuss the main event of Shun Skywalker and Homare vs Madoka Kikuta and ISHIN, the debut of Kazuma Kimura, All Japan in Dragongate, how Dangerous Gate looks ten days out, and a whole lot more!

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Lucha Jobbers: Reseña de WWE Summerslam 2025

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:32:23 +0000

En este episodio platicamos sobre las dos noches de WWE Summerslam 2025: lo mejor, lo peor y nuestra opinión de los giros sorpresas. Platicamos sobre las alarmantes tendencias de la WWE y los intereses de su público. También charlamos sobre las luchas anunciadas para Triplemania XXXIII y comentamos sobre WWE en ESPN en Estados Unidos.

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Music of the Mat Remix: Time to Play the Game

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:33:07 +0000

We already did an episode about Triple H years ago, so don't worry, we're not doing another one. No, this episode is about video game music. On this episode, Andrew is joined for the first time in a long time by returning guest Joel Abraham (Super J-Cast) to play a selection of songs from video games that are near and dear to their hearts. Games featured include God of War (2018), Chrono Trigger, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Red Dead Redemption, MVP Baseball 2005, Shenmue, and many more. Press the start button and make sure the A/V cables are plugged in correctly, because it's time to play the game!

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #117: Brock Lesnar Returns To WWE

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 07:33:27 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings talks about Brock Lesnar's return to WWE television at SummerSlam. Jesse goes over the significance of Lesnar returning to WWE despite being named in the ongoing lawsuit between WWE and Janel Grant, how WWE fans reacted to Lesnar's return, and how the wrestling media has handled Lesnar's return and what that tells us about WWE.

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JBA: Summer Tournament Edition!

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:56:14 +0000

The busiest point of the joshi schedule is here and Kelly and Taylor are here to talk all of it!

They start the episode discussing Stardom's Sapporo Rendezvous and all the action from the 5 Star GP before moving to Marigold's Dream Star GP and then to Tokyo Joshi's Summer Sun Princess and Tokyo Princess Cup!

But that's not all! They then preview the continuing tournament action alongside non-tournament action, including an upcoming WAVE show featuring a big title match and an interesting looking deathmatch!

Check it out!

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Wrestling Omakase #259: STARDOM 5 Star GP Days 1-5 & NJPW G1 Climax Nights 7-11 w/ Quinlan

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 06:10:43 +0000

This week on Wrestling Omakase we continue our ongoing coverage of two major tournaments! John introduces the unusual format we'll be using for the next two weeks (it was the only way they could bring you these episodes due to some travel they'll be doing), as they start out going solo to talk about the first five days of the STARDOM 5 Star GP. They break down each and every tournament match so far, from the enormous 16-match opening day in Ota Ward right through the doubleheader in Utsunomiya. Hear all about some of the best matches of the tournament so far, including Saori Anou vs. Ami Sohrei in a match that showed off what could be the main event future of the promotion, Sareee getting absolutely nuclear heat all week long, AZM and Starlight Kid tearing the house down and a whole lot more! John's good friend Quinlan returns to the show to talk about the final 5 Star GP show of the week (the evening show from Utsunomiya) and gives a bit of a casual viewer perspective on it.

Then John & Quinlan both break down Nights 7-11 of the G1 Climax in full, talking about some interesting topics: attendance finally showing signs of life during the last week, whether Konosuke Takeshita is perhaps having a bit of a weaker tournament than he did last year (by his lofty standards), and even put over some House of Torture matches for a change on this network. They also discuss some more great Taichi matches as he continues to be the absolute MVP of the tournament, and some more good performances from Tanahashi on his retirement show. A fun show as tournament season rolls on!

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Shake Them Ropes. Summerslam 2025 Preview

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 16:56:45 +0000

This week in the news Vince McMahon and his lead foot, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: our SummerSlam preview and in Vader Club: Dusty Rhodes and Ron Garvin vs. Ric Flair and Arn Anderson

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372 Super J-Cast - Damon Goes to Joel's House

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 19:20:14 +0000

While all the G1 talk is over at www.patreon.com/superjcast, Joel and Damon share some special audio as Damon makes the trip over the pond to visit Joel at his home in Devon. Gazing lovingly at each other while sharing a mic, we talk about the Oasis gig, Hulk Hogan, and the history and future of the Super J-Cast.

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The Flagship: Cody's Comments, SummerSlam Preview, Dynamite Review, G1 Climax & more!

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 17:03:16 +0000

This week on The Flagship: discussion on Cody's recent comments regarding his exit from AEW, a preview of WWE's two-night SummerSlam, a Thursday Dynamite Review, the latest on NJPW's G1 Climax, Rich has a Joshi match to recommend to Joe, and much more!

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Buyuden & Skywalker vs Kikuta!

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:50:41 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

A somewhat summer break is over and Open The Voice Gate is back to talk Dragongate’s Buyuden Zero Vol 7 (7/23) and Kobe Sambo Hall (7/27) shows. They discuss the build to Shun Skywalker vs Madoka Kikuta at Dangerous Gate, the movements in the Brave Gate Division and have a discussion of Dragongate’s business leaving Kobe World 2025!

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Euro Clutch #5: Summer Sizzled (Moné in Wolverhampton for Rev Pro)

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:13:42 +0000

Ian Hamilton (twitter.com/IanWrestling) returns for a quick run down of this past weekend’s Summer Sizzler - with a quick look at how that affects August’s 13 Year Anniversary weekender, and potential next challengers. As usual, Rev Pro’s announced stuff since this was recorded!

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Wrestling Omakase #258: STARDOM 7/21 & 7/24 Reviews & 5 STAR GP Preview, NJPW G1 Nights 3-6, TJPW Summer Sun Princess & Marigold Dream Star GP Preview w/ Arametha

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 04:12:07 +0000

Wrestling Omakase is back for our most absolute jam packed and indeed longest episode ever! John is joined by returning guest Arametha as they start with 2 hours and 40 minutes just on the hottest promotion in Japan at the moment, the World Wonder Ring STARDOM! It starts with full reviews of their 7/21 & 7/24 shows from Sapporo & Korakuen respectively, as they go over yet more outstanding matches from STARDOM's increasingly large catalogue- SLK/Anou, Saya/Poi, AZM/Bozilla and more! Then they dig into a full, lengthy preview of the upcoming 5 STAR GP, which kicks off by the time many of you will be listening to this (but not to worry, we cover the entire tournament in detail including every participant and all the other stops on the tour, and spend very little time on the opening night on purpose). They break down the final night of each block and how it might help us figure out who has the best chance of advancing, go over various picks to win outright, list most anticipated matches and even rank the four blocks from anticipation/excitement levels.

Next it's back to New Japan to talk nights 3-6 of the already underway G1 Climax. They discuss what are becoming the two big stories of the tournament: largely great matches and largely flagging attendance. Hear their thoughts on Finlay/Taichi, Tsuji/Yuya, ZSJ/Umino, Tanahashi/Finlay, ZSJ/ELP, Umino/Narita, Takeshita/Shingo and much more! Then they give a look ahead at what's coming up in the following week of G1 shows, including a look at how attendance is shaping up for each night.

Then it's back to joshi for two more topics, starting with a full review of Tokyo Joshi's 7/21 Summer Sun Princess show from Ota Ward Gym (which slightly outdrew one of the G1 nights!). John & Arametha discuss an awesome tag title match, some comedy that may not land with John's significant other at least, music vs. wrestling idol body requirements and much more. They also give a brief preview of the upcoming Tokyo Princess Cup.

Finally, this marathon episode wraps up with a quick preview of the somehow also upcoming Marigold Dream Star GP. They give their thoughts on who is a contender to win each block and the tournament in general as well as some of their most anticipated matches. It's really tournament season in Japan, and Omakase has you covered!

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The Flagship: Hulk Hogan, 100 Teams Better Than the Dudleys, TNA, Dragongate, NOAH, NJPW & more!

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:50:08 +0000

This week on The Flagship, we begin with one of the biggest stories in wrestling history: Hulk Hogan's death at the age of 71. In our nearly three-hour obituary, we cover Hogan's entire life, career, plus the many controversies, and his ultimate legacy in and out of wrestling.

Also on the show: Joe names 100 tag teams better than the Dudley Boyz, we review Dragongate's Kobe World 2025, TNA Slammiversary 2025, and the two recent GHC Title changes (Kenoh vs. OZAWA & KENTA vs. Kenoh).

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Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective Ep. 7 - Thunderstruck

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 16:47:42 +0000

It’s the heralding of a new era of Those Days with the introduction of Kaientai! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) discuss the end of the summer of 1994 for Michinoku Pro with focus on the televised shows from Fukushima (9/15/94) and Aomori (9/29), and Sasuke doing Japanese David Letterman, Sasuke vs Liger in MichiPro?, and how the company responded to their then “biggest match of the company’s history” falling apart, and most importantly how SATO, Shiryu and Terry Boy would start the group that would make Michinoku Pro famous worldwide.

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Shake Them Ropes. Heaven and Hell

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 09:00:30 +0000

This week in the news, the deaths of Hulk Hogan and Ozzy Osbourne, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM stop with the "I want to see the real [blank]" and in Vader Club: from Smackdown in 2000, Jeff Hardy vs. Steve Blackman

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Emerald FlowShow #89: The Year of HAYATA?

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:38:24 +0000

Paul and Gerard are back to discuss two huge titles changes in Pro Wrestling NOAH and then it's on to All Japan where they discuss the Jr. Battle of Glory tournament so far and talk about a possible turning point in the company's recent lackluster booking.

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371 Super J-Cast G1 Climax Night 3 Review

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 23:30:24 +0000

371 Super J-Cast G1 Climax Night 3 Review

Joel is flying solo with a free taste of the daily G1 audio available on Patreon. A full breakdown and detailed analysis of Wednesday's show in Sendai, including the ELP culture war, the big gap in Oiwa's skillset, the verdict on House of Torture shenanigans, why Finlay and Taichi are the most underrated wrestlers on the planet, and whether Yuya or Tsuji are ready for the big boy belt. If you like what you hear, consider joining at www.patreon.com/superjcast

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Music of the Mat Remix: White Meat Babyfaces

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:14:23 +0000

The white meat babyface is the pure, valiant hero who stands up against the villains and fights for what is right. Nowadays, it seems like we need one of those more and more. On this episode, Andrew is joined by returning guest Steve Case (Voices of Wrestling) to play songs that are just nice, pleasant, and fun to listen to (as opposed to the many dark and depressing songs that were played on the past few episodes). Artists played include Bad Company, Florence + the Machine, Blink-182, Dusty Springfield, ABBA, Jackie Wilson, Tesla, and many more. Don the white hat and get ready to kiss some babies, because this episode will make you feel like one of the good guys!

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JBA: TJPW USA, Marigold Double Title Match, Summer Tournament Previews and more!

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 17:01:11 +0000

Kelly and Taylor return to talk joshi days before some of the biggest action of the year kicks off!

They start the episode talking a divisive match from Marigold, some surprising TJPW USA shows, the big main event of SAREEEism VIII and the recent Sendai Girls Korakuen Hall show!

Then, they preview a jam-packed joshi calendar, including Stardom's Sapporo World Rendezvous and 5 Star Grand Prix, TJPW's Summer Sun Princess and Tokyo Princess Cup, Marigold's Dream Star Grand Prix, and the finals of the Catch the WAVE tournament!

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Wrestling Omakase #257: NJPW G1 Climax Nights 1 & 2, NOAH 7/19 & 7/20, Sendai Girls 7/19, AJPW 7/17 & Marigold 7/16 Reviews, STARDOM 7/21 & 7/24 Previews w/ Devin

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 02:26:22 +0000

John is joined by returning guest Devin (@MoreThanMeatJoy on Twitter) for yet another show packed full of a busy week's worth of Japanese wrestling action! They open things up with a quick preview of STARDOM's major 7/21 Sapporo event as well as their 7/24 Korakuen later in the week, before staying in the Bushiroad Extended Universe as they break down the opening two nights of the NJPW G1 Climax in detail (also from Sapporo!). There's plenty to talk about of course: major injuries, Taichi being amazing, Ren Narita looking good again and a whole lot more. This is followed by a look ahead at all of the upcoming G1 shows in the next week.

Then they turn their attention to a packed week for Korakuen Hall shows, which they cover in chronological order: first, a Marigold show with a much-debated and very long double title match main event. Then they head over to All Japan to discuss the start of their junior tournament (lots of tournaments going on right now!), plus a tag title match (and also briefly look ahead to their own 7/21 show in Osaka as well as the Oudou Tournament in August). Next up, it's Sendai Girls to discuss a great Korakuen show of their own featuring yet more suffering for us Mika Iwata fans. And finally, they wrap things up with two very eventual shows from Pro Wrestling NOAH, featuring not one but two title changes, a surprise appearance from an outside guest, an announced excursion and more! If it happened on a major show in Japan in the last week, we probably covered it!

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Shake Them Ropes. Burn Notice

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 02:37:21 +0000

This week in the news, Goldberg hates how he went out, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: ice cold takes on All In Weekend and in Vader Club from Clash 29, Dustin Rhodes vs. Vader

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The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: More All In Breakdown & AEW's Upcoming Storylines

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 01:57:41 +0000

Tyler & Fred talk more about some aspects of All In, including Adam Cole's health, and then talk about a pretty good Dynamite that sets up some future directions. Check it out!

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370 Super J-Cast G1 Climax Preview

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:16:56 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to preview this year's New Japan G1 Climax Tournament with full analysis of Block A and Block B, who leads the table, who doesn't make the cut, and who we expect in the Finals. Over 2 hours of G1 talk to get you excited for New Japan's signature event.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Kobe World 2025 Review!

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:53:20 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Dragongate’s biggest show is in the rear mirror and Open The Voice Gate is back to talk all about Sunday’s Kobe Pro-Wrestling Festival show! Case and Mike take time to unpack YAMATO vs Shun Skywalker from all angles including where the Dream Gate goes next. As well, they discuss all the major title matches, D’Courage vs Dragon Kid & Hiroshi Tanahashi and a whole lot more!

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Reseña de AEW All In 2025: ¿Valieron la pena las ocho horas?

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:49:27 +0000

Esta semana nos echamos un clavado al universo de Tony Khan y AEW con un análisis de todo lo ocurrido en All In 2025 y Supercard of Honor 2025. Platicamos sobre los problemas de ritmo, las mejores luchas, las virtudes de la empresa, los storylines y la historia de Hangman. Además, la mala semana que pasó WWE.

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Emerald FlowShow #88: A GLEAT Crisis

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 02:16:10 +0000

Paul and Gerard cast a wide net and talk about Big Japan, DDT, and even NXT. There is plenty of talk about GLEAT's fourth anniversary show and the mess that the company now finds itself in. Plus some traditional All Japan and NOAH coverage as those companies build to some big shows.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #116: AEW ALL IN Review

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:44:50 +0000

Jesse Collings hosts a special addition of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, reviewing AEW's ALL IN show. Jesse goes over the importance of Adam Page's world title win, the value of creating a feel-good energy around your annual biggest show, Jon Moxley's mid-year revival, where the Kenny Omega/Kazuchika Okada match fits into their legacies, how Toni Storm and Mercedes Mone have raised expectations for women's wrestling a lot more. At the end of the pod, Jesse also reviews an excellent Ring of Honor Supercard of Honor show.

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Wrestling Omakase #256: NJPW G1 Climax 35 Preview, AEW All In Texas, DG Kobe World & DDT 7/13 Korakuen Reviews w/ Chris Samsa

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 04:23:22 +0000

This week Wrestling Omakase is back for another packed show! John is joined by returning guest Chris Samsa (@TheChrisSamsa on Twitter) from the Sport of Pro Wrestling website for a long, thorough preview of this year's G1 Climax! John and Chris go wrestler-by-wrestler through all twenty competitors across both blocks breaking down everyone's most notable matches, who they think are favorites and dark horses to move on to the elimination round, some discussions of venues that NJPW is running this year (and early ticket sales), and a whole lot more! As you'd expect Chris comes armed with plenty of stats too, but a lot of it is just the buzz and anticipation level heading into another G1 after a very (ahem) uneven year of NJPW up to this point- a fascinating discussion that should help get you ready for another G1 Climax!

Afterward, John goes solo to review three shows- about 20 minutes of brief thoughts on AEW All In Texas (and frankly, nothing they say should surprise longtime listeners at all) before giving longer form thoughts on two shows from Japan this past weekend- first, a full review of Dragongate's biggest show of the year, Kobe World! It's been a while since John has talked any DG so they go in depth with their thoughts on the major angle developments, review all the matches, and discuss a bit on where things might be going in the near future. Finally, they wrap things up with a review of DDT's 7/13 Korakuen featuring a KO-D Openweight Title match, two celebrity wrestlers, and a lot of matches being set up for the two-night Peter Pan event at the end of August.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: AEW All In Texas Review

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 05:03:35 +0000

Fred & Tyler from The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee take over the VOW YouTube to discuss AEW's All In 2025!

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Shake Them Ropes: All In Weekend 2025 Preview

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:32:07 +0000

This week it's the second biggest weekend in American wrestling. Maybe? In THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM we preview everything and for Vader Club: Nov selected Beavis and Butthead vs. Hulk Hogan

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369 Super J-Cast More New Japan Soul Reviews

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:34:15 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to review two nights of New Japan Soul shows with full analysis of the IWGP Global Championship match between Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Gabe Kidd, YOSHI-HASHI vs Chase Owens, the Junior Title match between El Desperado vs Kosei Fujita and the G1 Climax 35 Last Chance Play-In Gauntlet. The guys also discuss G1 excitement levels, Arsenal Football Club, will Hiroshi Tanahashi survive his last G1?, and we answer your questions.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #115: What Has Gone Right In AEW

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:32:07 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by Trevor Dame, host of the ThROH The Years Podcast, to discuss how AEW has gotten on a hot streak in 2025 leading up to ALL IN. They discuss the successful utilization of the roster, the elevation of younger wrestlers, the culling of some problematic names from the roster, the development of new babyface stars and how Tony Khan has grown and matured as the lead decision maker.

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The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee: All In: Texas Heat Check & News!

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:57:16 +0000

Tyler & Fred are back to talk about the latest in news for AEW, including the Mercedes Mone-Toni Storm feud and its use of sexualization; the ridiculous Mercedes Mone "creative control" discussion; and WWE's counter-programming of AEW and how they may have over committed on that front. Then we get into the Heat Check to preview this Saturday's All In Texas! It's a fun show, so check it out!

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The Flagship: All In Texas Preview, SNME/GAB/Evolution, G1 Climax, ZSJ/Goto & more!

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:59:19 +0000

This week on The Flagship: a preview of AEW All In Texas, WWE's (NXT) Great American Bash, WWE Evolution 2, and Saturday Night's Main Event, CM Punk vs. John Cena at Night of Champions, ZSJ vs. Goto, Tiger Mask IV's retirement, Uncrowned's Mid-Year Awards, and so much more!

AEW All In Texas Preview
All In Weekend Schedule
Saturday Night's Main Event, WWE (NXT) Great American Bash & Evolution 2 Preview
WWE Night of Champions discussion
Zack Sabre Jr is IWGP World Champ again
Tiger Mask IV retiring in 2026
Uncrowned's Mid-Year Awards
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Music of the Mat Remix: Running the Razor

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:26:31 +0000

Blood can give a wrestling match some much needed drama and memorable visuals. When wrestlers need to bleed during a match, they "run the razor" (quite literally) on their own flesh to achieve the desired effect. On this episode, Andrew and returning guest Kevin Hare (Voices of Wrestling, 185 Miles South) play songs with blood, bleed, etc. in the title. Artists played include U2, Concrete Blonde, The New Pornographers, Agent Orange, Jimmy Eat World, Iron Maiden, Slayer, and many more. There's no better time to wear all white gear, because this episode is getting bloody!

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Open The Voice Gate - Kobe World 2025 Preview with Jae

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:39:45 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

To preview Dragongate’s biggest show of the year, Kobe Pro-Wrestling Festival 2025, OTVG welcomes back Jae Church (@dgjae.bsky.social‬) to preview this Sunday’s (7/13) spectacular. They discuss 7/3’s Korakuen Hall show and then breakdown all the major matches including YAMATO vs Shun Skywalker for the Open The Dream Gate, MinoLee defending the Twin Gate against Ben-K & Hyo, the 3-Way Triangle Gate match, Hiroshi Tanahashi in Dragongate and a whole lot more!

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JBA: Stardom 5 Star GP Announcements, TJPW HYPE 3, MLW Summer of the Beasts, SAREEEism VIII Preview and more!

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:29:48 +0000

Kelly and Taylor are back again!

They start the episode discussing the announcement of the Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix field, the return of Hyper Misao's HYPE 3 in Tokyo Joshi, action in ChocoPro and a rare live joshi review from MLW's Summer of the Beasts!

Then, they preview everything upcoming in joshi, including SAREEEism VIII, a big Sendai Girls Korakeun Hall show and Yoshiko Hasegawa's retirement show in TJPW!

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Wrestling Omakase #255: Traveling to Japan for Wrestling w/ Quinlan

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 15:01:13 +0000

Wrestling Omakase returns for a special episode! John is joined by returning guest and longtime friend Bryan Quinlan (@Not_Quinlan on Bsky) for our podcast all about traveling to Japan to watch pro wrestling! After taking some quick little sideswipes at NJPW for their latest attendance bomb, we give a comprehensive look at all the elements involved in planning for a trip to Japan! John & Quinlan (who have 8 trips between them going back 9 years!) start by going over all of their own past trips and some of the major differences in all of the different seasons they've gone in, which then transitions into a longer discussion on the different times of year you can choose to go and what some of the pluses & minuses of each are. Once that's done, they cover everything else you could ever want to know for planning your first wrestling trip to Japan (or just planning a better one if you've gone before!), including:

-Overall trip budgeting and what the minimum amount you can get away with is

-Different accommodation options for different group sizes: solo travelers, couples, big groups, etc.

-Some of the various neighborhoods you could choose to stay in

-Various options for buying tickets (including John finding out that one has gotten a little more complicated than when they just used it a few months ago, live on the air!) and how they work, including how to pick up your tickets when you get there- and which is the only option that actually lets you pick your exact seat! Plus a little bit about the various sections in Korakuen Hall specifically.

-Specific Wrestle Kingdom ticket options by section and where each actually locates you

-Venue locations and other quirks about them

-Other major wrestling-related landmarks in multiple cities: restaurants, bars, and stores!

-Leaving Tokyo to see other cities: how to buy Shinkansen (bullet train) tickets, some cities besides Osaka/Kyoto that you might want to check out, and more

-Some brief thoughts on language barrier and what you could pick up relatively quickly for a better experience

-Food recommendations, especially budget ones

But honestly, this is just everything I can remember off the top of my head that we talked about in a sprawling three and a half hour podcast, so check it out for yourself!

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Shake Them Ropes: Retirement Home Blues

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:16:17 +0000

In the news: nothing, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: ice cold takes on Night of Champions and AEW does their 300th episode and in Vader Club from MLW: Jacob Fatu vs. LA Park

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368 Super J-Cast Tanahashi Jam Review

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 21:51:56 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to review NJPW's Tanahashi Jam with full analysis of the IWGP World Title match between Hirooki Goto vs Zack Sabre Jr. The guys also discuss New Japan Soul with Yoshi-Hashi vs Chase Owens, Gabe Kidd's lost steam, the slow burn with New Japan young stars, Wrestle Kingdom, and we answer your questions.

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Euro Clutch #4: Under 30, Rev Pro’s Summer

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:08:15 +0000

Ian Hamilton (twitter.com/IanWrestling) joined by Neil David to chat about the (not so) recent Voices of Wrestling 30 Under 30 List, and the relative lack of European involvement in it… we then turn our attention to Rev Pro’s stumbling summer - so far!

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Days of Thunder #99: Good Thing You Don't Sell Used Cars

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:04:02 +0000

Hard to believe we're one away from a century of Thunders, but our boys struggle on nonetheless with one of the more uninspired offerings from WCW in some time. This week:

*The new regime is the old regime

*NWO family drama anyone?

*MYSTERIOUS ARMS APPEAR

*Mean Gene's poker face fails

[Original Broadcast Date 9 February 2000]

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Wrestling Omakase #254: 2025 Mid-Year Awards w/ Paul, Velkej & Arametha

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 03:08:11 +0000

We're back for another episode of Wrestling Omakase, and this time around John is joined by three recent guests for the return of an old favorite: the Mid-Year Awards! We present our picks for the best & worst of Japanese wrestling so far in 2025 in a ton of Wrestling Observer-style year end awards, along with some analysis on how likely these winners are to stand as full year award contenders by the time 2025 comes to an end. John's guests include: Paul Volsch from the Emerald FlowShow (@EmeraldFlowShow on Twitter & Bsky), Velkej Bracha from the ActWres Stage podcast (here's their most recent episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqIHVjqO6_8), and Arametha! Together the four seasoned Japanese wrestling watchers break down the best and worst of the year of Japanese wrestling. But before they get into the actual awards, as a bonus we provide some breaking news audio on the major title change that happened earlier today (being purposefully vague in case anyone is trying to avoid spoilers on that very weirdly aired show!) as well as the news that Syuri is taking a hiatus from STARDOM and what that might mean for the upcoming 5STAR GP, among other things.

Then it's awards time, and here's a full list of all the categories we covered in the order they appeared on the episode:

-Best Rookie

-Best Tag Team

-Best Feud

-Most Improved

-Most Overrated/Overpushed

-Most Underrated/Underpushed

-Best Unit

-Worst Unit

-Best Major Show

-Worst Major Show

-Most Outstanding Wrestler (in ring only)

-Best Promotion

-Worst Promotion

-Match of the (Half) Year

-Worst Match of the (Half Year)

-Flair/Thesz Award (in ring + drawing, basically MVP)

For most of the best categories we each give a top 3, while we only give one pick each for the worst....mostly so we don't have to stew in negativity for very long, haha. So come hear all of our picks for the best & worst of Japanese wrestling halfway through 2025, as we discuss all the major promotions- NJPW, STARDOM, NOAH, AJPW, DDT, Dragongate, Marigold, Sendai Girls, and of course since Velkej is here we discuss Actwres Girlz as well! A packed show!

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Shake Them Ropes: Sqlawing and Cratching

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 06:42:49 +0000

This week, in the news: updates on JR and Pat McAfee : in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: a preview of Night of Champions

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #114: Does Gedo Have Any New Ideas?

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 22:28:57 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by Gerard Di Trolio of the Emerald Flowshow to discuss NJPW's crappy booking, the repetitiveness of Gedo's core philosophies, the lack of emphasis on younger talent, and compare NJPW to other Japanese promotions who have successfully created new stars in recent years.

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Emerald FlowShow #87: Pop & Light

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:53:17 +0000

Paul and Gerard cover the Big Japan Ikkitousen Strong Climb tournament finals, lots of NOAH Monday Magic, and dive into several title matches in All Japan. Plus more discussion of where All Japan is headed and a Jr. Battle of Glory preview.

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367 Super J-Cast New Japan Soul Reviews

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 21:26:57 +0000

367 Super J-Cast New Japan Soul Reviews

Joel and Damon are back to review NJPW's Soul 2025 shows with full analysis of the G1 Glimax play-in matches. The guys also discuss Aaron Wolf signing, Don Fale, EVIL being warmed up for another IWGP run, no Taichi or Ishii in G1, an exit strategy from Goto as champ, and we answer your questions.

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The Flagship: Aaron Wolf, Night of Champions, AJPW, CMLL & more!

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:00:39 +0000

A rare Wednesday Flagship! Join Joe & Rich live as they preview WWE Night of Champions 2025, review CMLL FantasticaMania Mexico, All Japan's June 18 show featuring another Triple Crown title defense, the importance of Aaron Wolf's signing with NJPW, Syuri vs. Saree, El Desperado vs. Jun Kasai & more!

WWE Night of Champions 2025 preview
CMLL FantasticaMania Mexico review
All Japan's June 18 review
Aaron Wolf's signing with NJPW
Syuri vs. Saree
El Desperado vs. Jun Kasai
& more!

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Open The Voice Gate: Skywalker, Kobe World & Dream Gate Tier Lists

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:31:39 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Open The Voice Gate is back to talk about the Shun Skywalker situation, the full tentative Kobe World 2025 card, and a fun weekend in Kobe including Prime Zone+. After getting through modern Dragongate, Case and Mike spend the remainder of the episode on a deep dive of the Open The Dream Gate title and put together their Dream Gate Tier List.

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Lucha Jobbers: AEW Grand Slam México y las noches mágicas de la Semana Internacional del CMLL

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:59:59 +0000

Diego Gasca, uno de los Los Lucha Jobbers originales, regresa para platicar sobre todo lo ocurrido entre CMLL, AEW y NJPW en Arena Mexico: lo mejor, lo más emocionante, nuestras luchas favoritas, la atmósfera y el respeto que AEW Grand Slam México mostró por la lucha libre mexicana. Además, Abraham y Wally analizan el caótico estado de NJPW con una reseña de Dominion 2025.

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Music of the Mat Remix: Street Fights

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:25:29 +0000

Pro wrestling has plenty of stipulation matches, but one of the most common is the Street Fight. It's essentially just another name for a No DQ match... or a Hardcore match... or a Weapons Wild match... or whatever other silly name you come up with. Regardless of the name, this match type has inspired this episode. Andrew and returning guest Warren Hayes (The Mr. Warren Hayes Show, Voices of Wrestling) play songs that have street suffixes in the title (street, road, drive, avenue, etc.), or in some cases are the names of actual streets. Artists played include Elton John, TSHA, Radiohead, Annie Lennox, Bobby Womack, Portishead, Yellowcard, and many more. Put on a sleeveless t-shirt and strap your kneepads over your jeans, because this episode is one big street fight you don't want to miss!

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JBA: Stardom The Conversion 2025, Marigold Dream Star GP Field, TJPW HYPE 3 and more!

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:00:29 +0000

Kelly and Taylor are back to talk joshi again!

They start with Stardom's big Conversion show, before moving on to discuss the announcement of the Marigold Dream Star GP field, a big title change in SEAdLINNNG, lots of action in TJPW and an exciting Sendai Girls tag title match!

Then, they preview everything upcoming in joshi, including the latest Stardom New Blood show, HYPE 3 and Tokyo Joshi's latest Inspiration show along with a big ChocoPro Super Asia Title match!

Check it out!

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: A Fantastic(icamania) Collaboration with Mr. Warren Hayes

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 04:35:15 +0000

A Fantastic(icamania) Collaboration with Mr. Warren Hayes

It’s been a tremendous week for All Elite Wrestling.

The partnership was on full display how in lockstep these two promotions are, and they put on some excellent shows a four day stretch. Tuesday and Friday night were CMLL shows that featured AEW talent and Wednesday was an episode of AEW Dynamite with a lot of CMLL inclusion, including Mistico vs. MJF.

The week was a tremendous one for both companies, and it takes a special show to break it down from all angles. This week’s episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee called for something bigger than normal. With co-host Fred Morlan out for the week with a prior engagement, host Tyler Forness joined up with fellow Voices of Wrestling contributor Warren Hayes on the Mr. Warren Hayes Show to break down the week that was in pro wrestling, including some WWE talk.

-The John Cena parody pipe bomb promo

-How WWE’s involvement in the lucha scene could impact CMLL and AEW

-MJF’s brilliance with the Mistico feud

-Why Mercedes Mone’s push is really good for pro wrestling

-The brilliance of CMLL and AEW’s presentation of lucha

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Shake Them Ropes: Ideological Capture

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 04:28:23 +0000

This week, in the news: a 3 hour nightmare might be over: in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Are both companies too driven by their own ideological capture and in Vader Club: the unrepentant stupidity of Kemonito vs. Kemolito.

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The Flagship: AEW/CMLL Week, Dominion, G1 Climax 35, TripleMania Regia & more!

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:59:32 +0000

This week on The Flagship: AEW and CMLL's loaded week of shows at Arena Mexico, NJPW Dominion, a look at the G1 Climax 35 field, Vikingo vs. Alberto in a cage, beach raccoons, restaurant air conditioning, and more!

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366 Super J-Cast Dominion Review

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 19:15:33 +0000

Joel and Damon return to review NJPW's Dominion with full analysis of all the matchups, news and notes on New Japan's annual show. The guys also discuss G1 Play-In matches, House Of Torture takeover, WTF Don Fale?, the dropped ball on DOUKI, and we answer your questions.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate The Road To Kobe World!

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:30:35 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Open The Voice Gate returns to discuss Dragongate and their road to Kobe Pro Wrestling Festival 2025! After the weekend of shows in Kyoto (6/14) and Hakata (6/15), the title situation at Kobe World is a lot more clear and Case and Mike give their early previews for the Dream, Triangle and Twin Gate matches and where the programs are a month out from Dragongate’s biggest show of the year. As well, they talk about Love and Peace’s first rebranded weekend, Mexico contra Japon, What’s Goin’ On with Strong Machine J, Tokyo Gurentai, Rookie of the Year discussions, and a whole lot more!

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Wrestling Omakase #253: NJPW Dominion 6.15 Review, STARDOM The Conversion Preview & Marigold 6/15-6/17 w/ Velkej Bracha

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:17:25 +0000

John is back yet again for another long dive through the world of Japanese professional wrestling, and boy do they have a mixed bag to discuss this week! Returning guest Velkej Bracha (@Velkej_Bracha on X), host of the ActWres Stage podcast (here's their most recent episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqIHVjqO6_8) joins them and starts by breaking down their recent trip to Japan, as he gives the live perspective on All Star Grand Queendom, Tetsuya Naito's final night in NJPW at Dontaku and more! Plus the two of them generally bullshit about Japan travel for a good long while because, to be honest, nobody wanted to talk about Dominion. But talk about Dominion they must, so they give a full review of a very, very bad show full of absolutely horrible and baffling booking decisions, and fair warning: John gets more than a little fired up about a few of them in particular. May wanna turn your headphones down for that part. They also discuss the quite bad looking G1 lineup and bury New Japan again for being completely unwilling to do anything fun or interesting these days.

But once the badness is over, we head back to the wonderful world of the World Wonder Ring, STARDOM, for a full preview of their upcoming 6/21 show from Yoyogi, The Conversion! John & Velkej talk all about recent storylines and developments as they break down the entire card in full, so if you've heard some of the recent hype for the promotion and want a good jumping in point you might want to listen to our preview here and check out the show! Finally, they wrap up the episode by heading back to another joshi promotion, Marigold, as John gives abbreviated thoughts on some of the matches from the 6/15 & 6/16 weekend shows in Osaka & Shizuoka (including the debut of another impressive looking rookie!), before they then give a full review of the 6/17 Korakuen show, including the big Marigold vs. Marvelous interpromotional main event. Lots of thoughts on how certain Marigold wrestlers are and aren't developing, Velkej breaks some news about one right on the air, and then some discussion of their upcoming schedule and their own big tournament that's coming up, the Dream Star GP. Another packed show!

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Shake Them Ropes: Casualties of Boredom

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 03:30:00 +0000

In the News: R-Truth gets fired then re-hired, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM ice cold takes on MITB and in Vader Club: Furnas and Lafon vs. the Hardy Boys

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Grand Slam Mexico Preview with Guest Host Abraham Delgado!

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 02:01:23 +0000

We are one week out from AEW Grand Slam Mexico, and The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee is back with another new episode!

This week, Fred is absent, so Tyler brought on fellow VoW contributor and co-host of Los Lucha Jobbers on the Voices of Wrestling podcast network Abraham Delgado to discuss the promotion as a whole, including the upcoming Grand Slam show in Arena Mexico.

Topics include:

-What direction will Tony Khan take Grand Slam Mexico from a production standpoint?

-Does MJF vs. Mistico mean anything from the standpoint of the Mexican fans?

-Was the angle with Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada necessary?

-AEW production has been increasingly better

-The women's division is being booked well, but one thing could elevate it to another level

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The Flagship: Money in the Bank, Worlds Collide, Punk/Saudi Arabia, MLW, NJPW & more!

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:27:03 +0000

This week on The Flagship, a loaded show reviewing WWE x AAA's Worlds Collide, WWE Money in the Bank 2025, discussing WWE Night of Champions & CM Punk going to Saudi Arabia, the end of Yeet Man's World Title reign plus previews of NJPW Dominion, AEW's Grand Slam Mexico, and of course, a full recap of MLW War Chamber.

WWE x AAA Worlds Collide review
WWE Money in the Bank 2025 review
Night of Champions announcement + Punk in Saudi Arabia
Jey Uso loses the fake World Title
NJPW Dominion preview
AEW Grand Slam Mexico preview
MLW War Chamber review

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365 Super J-Cast Dominion Preview

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:29:20 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to preview NJPW's Dominion with full analysis of all the matchups, news and notes to get you ready for New Japan's annual show. The guys also discuss Goto's exit strategy, a big test for Boltin Oleg, Hiroshi Tanahashi in G1, the fear of "X", and we answer your questions.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Rainbow Gate in Korakuen (6/4-5) Review!

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:16:04 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Open The Voice Gate is back to discuss the big Dragongate week in Tokyo Korakuen Hall with the first time Dragongate ever had four title defense on a Korakuen show (6/4) as well as the next night (6/5) with El Desperado and Starlight Kid making guest appearances. They discuss the Kobe World Dream Gate situation coming out another epic YAMATO vs Masaaki Mochizuki Dream Gate match as well as the other title matches on 6/4, Mochizuki on the Observer Hall of Fame ballot, D’Courage vs Madoka Kikuta, Gold Class contra Love and Peace, and a whole lot more!

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #113: Are young wrestlers succeeding in 2025?

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by Alan4L of Pro Wrestling Torch to discuss the recently released Voices of Wrestling 30 Under 30 list, and break down why certain promotions were represented so well in the list while other wrestlers were not, the state of young wrestlers on American television, the various Japanese promotions and how they prepare young wrestlers for success, what Gabe Kidd's future may be like, WWE's problems with focusing on younger talent and a lot more.

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Music of the Mat Remix: Just a Saxy Boy

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:49:46 +0000

If you were eagerly anticipating the next pun-named episode of Music of the Mat Remix, then your wait is over. Shawn Michaels came out to his entrance theme "Sexy Boy" for many years, but what if instead of kicking his opponents' heads off with Sweet Chin Music, he wailed away on a saxophone instead? Why, he'd be... just a saxy boy (saxy boyyyyyy). On this episode, Andrew and first-time guest Roomba from the VOW Discord play songs that have a saxophone part in them. Artists played include Billy Idol, Fela Kuti, Ween, Romeo Void, FEAR, Sisters of Mercy, Grace Kelly, Miles Davis w/ John Coltrane & Cannonball Adderley, and many more. Get ready to make 'em hot and make 'em shiver with the help of some awesome saxophone songs!

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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JBA: Natsu & Saory 10th Anniversary, ChocoPro Apple Film, Stardom The Conversion Preview and more!

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:30:00 +0000

Taylor returns to talk joshi with Kelly once again!

They start with Natuspoi and Saori Anou's produce show, talk some Stardom and Tokyo Joshi action as well as discussing the latest ChocoPro show!

Then, they preview everything upcoming in joshi, including Stardom The Conversion 2025, Namba's farewell from Tokyo Joshi and an interesting looking Marigold Korakuen Hall show!

Check it out!

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Wrestling Omakase #252: 30 Under 30 (2025) w/ Paul Wedding & Fred Morlan

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:32:08 +0000

John is back for another new episode of Wrestling Omakase (I know, already??) as we do a deep dive into VOW's annual 30 Under 30 list, which just came out a few days ago! They're joined by two voters for the 2025 list: host of VOW podcast The Good, The Bad & The Hungee Fred Morlan (can also check out Fred's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/flagrantwrestling) and Paul Wedding (@PaulEWedding on Twitter), who also happen to be two first time Omakase guests. John, Fred and Paul proceed to break down the 30 Under 30 results, starting with a bit of a deep dive on the promotion breakdown of the list- and John comes armed with some hard attendance figures to discuss that one promotion in particular may have been shortchanged by the results!

Once that's out of the way they proceed to break down all their selections for this year, started with wrestlers they all voted for and going in the order of their finishes on the final list (followed by wrestlers only two of three voted for and then of course wrestlers only one of them voted for). A ton of names across Japan, Mexico & the US are discussed as well as a ton of different topics, including but not limited to: surprise at Gabe Kidd going number one and the backlash to the pick on social media, how much the booking of Kaito Kiyomiya has hurt him, whether Yuma Anzai may eventually have to go elsewhere, MAO being a highlight of BOSJ, Saya Kamitani and Sareee both getting ranked way too low, other major STARDOM snubs, Kosei Fujita's eventual ceiling, a hasty MJF defense from Fred before he has to go early (and a burial from John), and a lot of shoutouts from Paul of some Osaka talent that you may not have heard from. Plus a whole lot more!

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Emerald FlowShow #86: Malaise

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 12:46:12 +0000

Paul and Gerard take a look at NOAH Monday Magic and the controversial three-way match for the GHC Heavyweight Title. Then it's on to All Japan for the big Saito vs. Saito Triple Crown match. Plus an analysis of what's ailing in All Japan and NOAH, the King of DDT finals, and discussion of Voices of Wrestling's 30 Under 30 list.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: A Discussion About Wrestlers Changing Companies

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 21:14:41 +0000

On the heels of the discussion regarding R-Truth's contract expiration, Tyler & Fred discuss the reality of wrestlers moving between companies. They discuss some of the positives and some of the negatives of the general situation and the state of the industry today.

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The Flagship: Mariah May, R-Truth & Free Agent Talk, Worlds Collide/Money in the Bank, BOSJ Finals & more!

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:15:00 +0000

The Flagship returns this week with a HUGE show covering major free agent news in wrestling, including Mariah May's NXT debut, a sane, logical, and non-emotional discussion on R-Truth's departure, plus thoughts on Abadon, Bear Bronson, Carlito, Valhalla, Alex Kane, Karrion Kross, and The Miz.

Also on the show, we preview this weekend's WWE x AAA Worlds Collide show, WWE Money in the Bank, review the Best of the Super Juniors Final, a quick review of ACTION Wrestling's DEAN~!!!2 show and more!

Major Free Agent News & Discussions (Mariah May, R-Truth, Abadon, Bear Bronson, Carlito, Valhalla, Alex Kane, Karrion Kross, The Miz)
WWE x AAA Worlds Collide & Money in the Bank previews
Best of the Super Juniors Final Review
ACTION Wrestling DEAN~!!!2 Review
& more!

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364 Super J-Cast BOSJ 2025 Finals Review

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:24:49 +0000

Joel and Damon return to review NJPW's Best Of The Super Jr 2025 Finals with a full review of YOH vs Kosei Fujita, plus all the news and notes from the annual tournament. The guys also discuss YOH doing his own thing, Dominion card announcements, Hiroshi Tanahashi in G1, and we answer your questions.

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Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective Ep. 6 - Sasuke Retires

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:15:24 +0000

Welcome to Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective!

After a spring that put The Great Sasuke and Michinoku Pro on the map, it’s time to see how the wrestling world followed up with this edition of Those Days! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) discuss the immediate fallout of the first Super J Cup and Ota Ward Gym with Michinoku Pro continuing to appear in New Japan during their best of the Super Juniors tour, but also wrapping up with FMW as well as a deeper relationship with Tenryu’s WAR. And right as the promotion was on fire and The Great Sasuke more hot than ever…The Great Sasuke announces his retirement?!? And to conclude the summer, we look at the only Michinoku Pro show taped during this period of greater interest: “How About The Great Sasuke - UWA Reunion” from Yahaba on July 30th!

A full match listing of footage covered during this episode can be found at the show post on www.voicesofwrestling.com or in the Open The Voice Gate channel on the VOW Discord.

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Wrestling Omakase #251: Natsu & Saory 10th Anniversary, STARDOM May Recap, NJPW BOSJ Wrap-Up, Marigold Shine Forever & King of DDT w/ Arametha

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:12:24 +0000

You waited a month for another new Omakase (if you cared at all) but don't worry, because here's one that's over four hours long!! Wow! John is joined by first time guest and longtime listener Arametha as they spend the first half hour of this show embarrassingly weebing out together. Anime! Tokusatsu! Anime cons! Iowa city names, for some reason! Once that is mercifully out of the way, the two of them head to the World Wonder Ring for 90 minutes of STARDOM talk, starting with a full review of the Natsu & Saory 10th Anniversary Show from Ota Ward Gym. They talk about the impact of the original Actwres Girlz class, Saori & Poi apparently getting free reign over Bushiroad, some theories on why the young women wrestlers of Japan seem so far ahead of the men right now and much more! Then the two of them talk about recent shows in Osaka & Kyoto plus the two May Korakuens, before finally wrapping up the STARDOM talk with a brief look ahead to the next Korakuen show coming up in the first week of June.

Then they move over to New Japan for a full recap of the Best of the Super Juniors 32 tournament, including a review of the finals match between YOH and Kosei Fujita, block rankings by average star rating with thoughts on each wrestler's tournaments, and some big picture thoughts on where the booking may have struggled. Afterward they give a brief audio preview of the upcoming Dominion card as John shares some thoughts on why they're not quite as hyped for this show as some others.

Next the two of them talk about DREAM STAR FIGHTING MARIGOLD, a first for Omakase, with a full review of the Marigold Shine Forever show! They discuss the diverging paths of Marigold's young wrestlers, an absolutely *incredible* debut match, Mayu Iwatani's somewhat confusing "grand slam" goal, and the retirement of Nanae Takahashi (including some brief thoughts on her overall career and some past match recommendations if you're so inclined!).

Finally, because this episode just wasn't long enough already, they wrap things up with some brief King of DDT thoughts on the semifinals and an outstanding final match, plus Minoru Suzuki vs. Danshoku Dieno, because why not at this point?! If you want to hear an absolute metric ton of Japanese wrestling audio, well, you've definitely come to the right place this week!

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The Good, the Bad, and the Hungee - Double or Nothing Review & 30 Under 30 Preview

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 06:53:47 +0000

Tyler & Fred do the most timely review of the Double or Nothing pay-per-view possible! We talk about an all-time show and some of the directions coming out of the show. Next, Tyler & Fred talk about their 30 Under 30 lists for the upcoming poll on the VoW site. See who they rank and where!

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Shake Them Ropes: Johnny Two Times

Sat, 31 May 2025 06:37:37 +0000

In the News: Johnny Ace turns again, In the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM : Double or Nothing, Battleground, weekly tv, you’re soaking in it, In Vader Club from 1983 Wahoo McDaniel vs. Nick Bockwinkel

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The Flagship: SNME, DEAN~!!!2, John Laurinaitis Flips Again, Aro Lucha & more!

Fri, 30 May 2025 17:16:09 +0000

Join us for a special edition of The Flagship LIVE tonight!

With Joe out of commission due to dental surgery, Rich goes solo with quick-hitter news topics including a review of Saturday Night's Main Event, Trick Williams winning the TNA World Title, Daisuke Sekimoto's injury, the untimely end of Aro Lucha, NXT running 2300 Arena before AEW & more!

Rich then welcomes two special guests:

CEO of Action Wrestling Matt Griffin joins the show to discuss the booking of the first two DEAN~!!! shows, how the events came to be, the logistics of booking wrestling in 2025, plans for DEAN~!!!3, and more.

PWTorch's Eric Krol lends his expertise in law to discuss the latest in the Janel Grant lawsuit and the huge news this week about John Laurinaitis switching back to Grant's side and being dropped as a defendant.

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Euro Clutch #3: Ah… Here We Go Again (NXT Europe, Live Streams, ATTACK! C’est La Vie)

Thu, 29 May 2025 18:41:27 +0000

Ian Hamilton (twitter.com/IanWrestling & twitter.com/EuroClutchPod) returns to talk about the recent chatter of WWE signings in Europe, the spectre of NXT Europe, and what the worst case scenario of that could be… we’ve also got a quick look at ATTACK!’s recent show, and some chatter over whether live streaming is really the best thing for the scene.

Intro: "What You Want (version 2)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Lucha Jobbers: Reseña de AEW Double or Nothing 2025 y un repaso por NJPW Best of the Super Juniors 32

Wed, 28 May 2025 23:00:00 +0000

Esta semana platicamos sobre la bella anarquía de AEW Double or Nothing 2025. Repasamos cada lucha, hablamos sobre el buen momento de la empresa y su prometedor futuro. Además, un análisis del trabajo de todos los participantes de NJPW Best of the Super Juniors 32, charla sobre el AJPW Champions Carnival 2025 y las últimas infamias del triángulo de las miserias de WWE/TNA/AAA.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #112: WWE Buys AAA And The State Of Lucha With Luchablog

Wed, 28 May 2025 21:00:00 +0000

On the latest episode of the GWP, host Jesse Collings is joined by Luchablog owner thecubsfan to discuss all the latest behind-the-scenes news in the world of Lucha. They discuss WWE's purchase of AAA, what WWE's goals may be in using the AAA brand and wrestlers--how the AAA aesthetic and traditions fit into WWE's vision of wrestling, what it could mean to CMLL and a lot more.

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363 Super J-Cast BOSJ Update

Wed, 28 May 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to review NJPW's Best Of The Super Jr 2025 with analysis of each block, strange booking decisions, a ton of wrong predictions, and a bit of hope for Kosei Fujita. The guys also discuss YOH and SHO, Hiromu as a heavyweight, and we answer your questions.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate in Sapporo & 30 Under 30!

Wed, 28 May 2025 16:42:12 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Voice Gate is back to discuss Dragongate’s big trip to Sapporo, 30 under 30 and a whole lot more. Case and Mike take stock of three shows in Hokkaido including how Dragongate is building towards their giant Korakuen Hall double header, who is in the conversation at Kobe World and their favorite moments from an excellent weekend. After that, they discuss the Dragon System side of VOW’s 30 Under 30 poll and Mike gives his elevator pitch for every Dragongate wrestler he has on his ballot!

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Music of the Mat Remix: You Wanna Play 21?

Tue, 27 May 2025 14:22:39 +0000

Chances are you've seen the infamous "You wanna play 21?" promo by Jake "The Snake" Roberts from the Heroes of Wrestling pay-per-view. While the promo was not one of Jake's finer moments, it has inspired the topic of this, the twenty-first episode of Music of the Mat Remix. Andrew and returning guest Maura Johnston (Boston Globe, Rolling Stone) play songs that came out the year they turned 21 (2013 and 1996, respectively). Artists featured include Janelle Monáe, Spacehog, Arctic Monkeys, Tegan and Sara, Republica, Ginuwine, Steven Wilson, Bobby Conn, and many more. This episode is one of our best!

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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JBA: 30 Under 30 Special

Mon, 26 May 2025 14:38:35 +0000

This episode of Jumping Bomb Audio is a special talking about the Voices of Wrestling 30 Under 30 project. Join Kelly and guest host Fred Morlan of The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee as they discuss their lists of the 30 best wrestlers under the age of 30. The discussion starts with the joshi representation of both of their lists, but also dovetails into covering the greater wrestling world as a whole. The result is a very fun wide ranging discussion.

Check it out!

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Shake Them Ropes: Personal Issues

Sat, 24 May 2025 01:59:59 +0000

This week in the news: cancel your New Orleans plans for Wrestlemania, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: SNME, Battleground and Double or Nothing and in Vader Club: Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. Ultimo Dragon from Spring Stampede 1998

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Days of Thunder #98: Remontada

Fri, 23 May 2025 23:07:27 +0000

It's been so long since the last stop on Thunder Road, we need a map to find our way back!

Lee Malone helms the pod solo this week, but there is an odd noise on the line...

On the show this week:

*A Demon Derby

*A Spotify burial

*Sid enters Triple Threat Theatre

*Schrodinger's Cruiserweight Tournament!

[Original Broadcast Date 2 February 2000]

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The Good, the Bad, and the Hungee: Double or Nothing 2025 Heat Check!

Fri, 23 May 2025 23:00:06 +0000

Tyler & Fred run down the card of this year's Double or Nothing pay-per-view. They talk about how excited they are for the show & the strengths and weaknesses of it. They also run down the DEAN~!! 2 card. Check it out!

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The Flagship: Double or Nothing Preview, WrestleMania Moving, Champion Carnival Finals, DEAN~!!!2, & more!

Fri, 23 May 2025 17:15:00 +0000

This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast, a preview of this weekend's AEW Double or Nothing 2025 PPV featuring several huge matches, including Will Ospreay vs. Hangman Page, the return of Anarchy in the Arena, and more.

Also recaps of AJPW's Champion Carnival finals, NOAH's recent Korakuen Hall show featuring OZAWA vs. Kaito Kiyomiya, a preview of DEAN~!!!2, plus free agent news related to Mike D, Willow Nightengale, Janai Kai & more.

AEW Double or Nothing 2025 Preview
AJPW Champion Carnival Finals Recap & Review
DEAN~!!!2 Preview
OZAWA vs. Kaito Kiyomiya
Free Agent News
WWE moves WrestleMania
& more!

Instant Reaction LIVE

Join us on Sunday immediately following AEW Double or Nothing 2025 for the best post-PPV review show in the game: Instant Reaction LIVE!

Available exclusively on the FlagshipPatreon.com $10 tier. Subscribe now!

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Emerald FlowShow #85: Eisbein mit Kartoffeln

Fri, 23 May 2025 14:33:17 +0000

Paul and Gerard return to talk about a big NOAH show in Korakuen Hall and discuss if OZAWA's title reign is running out of steam. Then it's on to the last shows of the Champion Carnival and an analysis of where All Japan should go next. Plus Gerard talks about his experiences at Arena Mexico.

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362 Super J-Cast BOSJ Scorecards

Thu, 22 May 2025 15:30:00 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to review NJPW's Best Of The Super Jr 2025 with grades an analysis of each block. The guys also discuss the future of US New Japan shows, another Maple Leafs meltdown, Hiromu as a heavyweight, and we answer your questions.

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Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective - Ep. 5: Super J Cup '94

Wed, 21 May 2025 14:23:08 +0000

Welcome to Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective!

There are some events in wrestling history that we can measure before the event and then everything after. This time on Those Days, Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) discuss the lead up to the first Super J Cup and then the historic show from Sumo Hall. They discuss Super J Cup and their fandom, the initial proposed tournament bracket, and how across one night The Great Sasuke became a wrestling superstar before talking about the tape trader aspect of this show! Then less than two weeks later, Michinoku Pro is back in Tokyo at a SUPER NO VACANCY FULL HOUSE Ota Ward Gymnasium for one of the most legendary matches in early Michinoku History - The Great Sasuke vs Jinsei Shinzaki II.

Matches and Shows Discussed:

Super J Cup - First Stage - 4/16/94

“Oedo Burns” - 4/29/94

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Shake Them Ropes: Suicidal Homicidal

Sat, 17 May 2025 07:21:04 +0000

In the news we talk the passing of Sabu, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM, ice cold takes on Backlash, and in Vader Club: Sabu vs. 2 Cold Scorpio from Cyberslam 96

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The Flagship: RIP Sabu

Fri, 16 May 2025 17:10:00 +0000

A 3+ hour tribute to the life and career of Sabu.

Discussions include Sabu's undeniable legacy as an innovator in pro wrestling, how Sabu's history is intertwined with ECW's, the independent wrestling scene in the early 90s, Sabu's many Japan stints, his brief runs in WCW and ECW, thoughts on his final match with Joey Janela & so much more!

The Overrun

We devoted all 3 hours to Sabu, so it was time for The Overrun!

Subscribe to the FlagshipPatreon.com $5 tier to listen to The Overrun featuring a review of WWE Backlash, plus previews of AJPW's Champion Carnival Finals & NOAH's Korakuen Hall show this weekend featuring OZAWA vs. Kaito Kiyomia.

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361 Super J-Cast Resurgence 2025 Review

Thu, 15 May 2025 17:20:20 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to review NJPW's Resurgence 2025 including Konosuke Takeshita vs ELP, Hirooki Goto vs Zack Sabre Jr, and Mercedes Moné - AZM - Mina Shirakawa Strong Women's Championship. The guys also discuss BOSJ opening night, Rocky Romero's influence on US shows, and we answer your questions.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Hyo Contra Hyo and Sabu.

Wed, 14 May 2025 14:40:46 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Open The Voice Gate begins this week with their thoughts on the life of Sabu and how he related to their wrestling fandom and the Dragon System. After that, Case and Mike break down the huge “Hopeful Gate” Dragongate Korakuen Hall (5/9) show with the incredible Gold Class versus Natural Vibes Hyo Contra Hyo main event, Masaaki Mochizuki vs Gianni Valetta, Madoka Kikuta’s first televised DG match as a member of Z-Brats and the build to the huge June Korakuen Doubleheader!

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Music of the Mat Remix: Undercard Sprints

Tue, 13 May 2025 14:29:39 +0000

A wrestling match doesn't have to go long to be awesome. There are plenty of matches over the years that are short, sweet, and to the point. The same goes for music. On this episode, Andrew is joined by first-time guest Angry216 from the VOW Discord to play songs that are two-and-a-half minutes or shorter. Artists played include Hayley Williams, HAIM, Yardbirds, Beastie Boys, Ray Charles, Queen, Common, Elvis Presley, and many more. Don't look away, this episode might over before you know it!

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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JBA: Satomura Meiko The Final, Stardom Korakuen Hall, Marigold First Anniversary, Nanae Takahashi Retirement and more!

Mon, 12 May 2025 17:11:18 +0000

Kelly and Taylor are back to talk more joshi!

First, they discuss the events of Marigold's and Stardom's latest Korakuen Hall shows, talk some title matches in Tokyo Joshi, and run through all the action of Meiko Satomura's retirement show, as well as reviewing the joshi action from TAKATaichiMania 4 and even GCW!

Then, they preview all the upcoming excitement, including Marigold's big upcoming first anniversary/Nanae Takahashi retirement show as well as the Hana Kimura Memorial Show Fireworks!

Check it out!

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #111: Wrestling's Global War

Mon, 12 May 2025 03:42:40 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, Trish from the Trish and Sarah Wrestling Podcast joins the show to discuss the wrestling war between AEW and WWE which is rapidly becoming a global conflict. They discuss WWE's acquisition of AAA, WWE's attempts to break into the Mexican, Japanese and European markets, promotions being forced to pick a side between being aligned with AEW and WWE, WWE's ID program and the potential ramifications of the entire wrestling world being controlled by two companies.

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Shake Them Ropes: LA Law

Sun, 11 May 2025 13:40:42 +0000

The mystery of Jeff's health problems are solved, we do the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM and for Vader Club: Dan Severn vs Tarzan Goto

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The Flagship: Forbidden Door Success, NJPW Dontaku & NOAH Sumo Hall Reviews, CMLL, MLW & more!

Fri, 09 May 2025 17:15:00 +0000

This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast: reviews of NJPW's two Wrestling Dontaku shows featuring the final matches for Tetsuya Naito as a contracted New Japan talent, a review of NOAH's 25th Anniversary Sumo Hall show, a review of MLW's Arena Mexico show with CMLL, matches announced for AEW's tour of Mexico, a preview of MLW Lucha Azteca, plus the early ticket success of Forbidden Door 2025, a new Hayabusa, and so much more!

Early ticket success for Forbidden Door 2025
Thoughts on the new Hayabusa
Reviews of NJPW's two Wrestling Dontaku shows, including Tetsuya Naito's final matches as a contracted New Japan talent
Review of NOAH's 25th Anniversary Sumo Hall show
Review of MLW's Arena Mexico show with CMLL
Matches announced for AEW's tour of Mexico
Preview of MLW Lucha Azteca
& so much more!

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359 Super J-Cast Wrestling Dontaku Review

Thu, 08 May 2025 17:45:33 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to review both nights of New Japan Pro Wrestling's Wrestling Dontaku. The guys also discuss Callum Newman and his world title shot, even more reaction to Tetsuya Naito's future, Goto's WOTY efforts, Yuya Uemura, Dogpound Cage Match II, and we answer your questions.

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Lucha Jobbers: Stardom All Star Grand Queendom, NJPW Dontaku, despidos en WWE, NOAH 25th y más

Thu, 08 May 2025 09:23:40 +0000

Esta semana platicamos sobre eventos clave en Japón de las últimas semanas: las dos noches de NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2025, NOAH 25th Anniversary y Stardom All Star Grand Queendom. Analizamos el presente y futuro de Stardom, el éxito de Saya Kamitani y de OZAWA, hacemos un pequeño previo de NJPW Resurgence y de Best of the Super Juniors, así como un pequeño recorrido por lo mejor del Champions Carnival en AJPW.

Además, platicamos sobre los despidos más recientes de WWE y el posible destino de cada persona.

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Wrestling Omakase #250: NOAH 5/3 Sumo Hall & NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 5/3 & 5/4 w/ Paul & Will

Wed, 07 May 2025 06:00:41 +0000

Wrestling Omakase is back with another new episode! John is joined by returning guest Paul Volsch from the Emerald FlowShow (@EmeraldFlowShow on Twitter & Bsky) and first time guest Will Young from VOW and his Creative Control PW blog (@CreativeControlPW on Bsky) to break down three big shows from Japan! But first, John gives an update on the current podcast schedule (as you may have noticed, we're doing these things more often again now!) and some brief thoughts on two major recent joshi shows: STARDOM's All Star Grand Queendom and Sendai Girls' Meiko Satomura Retirement Show.

Then all three of them get into the main topics, starting with NOAH's big Sumo Hall show from May 3rd. They discuss NOAH's best attendance number at Ryogoku in six years, OZAWA's title reign and whether or not it should have ended here, whether the booking has been affected by Tetsuya Naito possibly coming in (and actually get breaking Naito news during the middle of recording!), and break down every match on the card as well.

Afterward they review NJPW's two Wrestling Dontaku shows from 5/3 & 5/4 in Fukuoka (after a brief overview of big matches from two previous stops on the tour in Hiroshima & Saga), including: full breakdowns of every match on both show, the Dog Pound Steel Cage match and how it compares to last year, directions heading into Dominion, Tetsuya Naito & BUSHI's goodbye to New Japan (for now?), LIJ's official breakup, Hirooki Goto's already record breaking title reign and how it compares to other recent title reigns, a bit of a mea culpa from John on Callum Newman, ZSJ & Shingo being the next title challengers and whether Shingo might win the title (and turn heel??), Kyushu Pro involvement, and much more! A packed, three hour-plus show with all the Japanese wrestling talk you can handle!

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Dead or Alive 2025 Review!

Wed, 07 May 2025 05:40:25 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

The final Dead or Alive is in the books and Open The Voice Gate is back to talk all about it. The Six Way Apuestas Cage Match was Dragongate’s last match in the building and Case and Mike spend the lionshare of the show discussing the match and the ramifications for the six individuals and units coming out of Monday’s main event. As well, they discuss a divisive YAMATO/Jason Lee Dream Gate match, U-T vs Homare for the vacant Brave Gate as well as the rest of the show before previewing Friday’s big Korakuen Hall show!

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Euro Clutch #2: The PROGRESS Package

Tue, 06 May 2025 20:21:57 +0000

Ian Hamilton (twitter.com/IanWrestling & twitter.com/EuroClutchPod) returns to the Euro Clutch to talk about the fallout from this weekend’s Super Strong Style 16 and why the overall PROGRESS package may well be a turn-off rather than the in-ring.

Intro: "What You Want (version 2)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #110: WWE Pressers, Nobody Talks Ball, AEW Renaissance And More

Mon, 05 May 2025 08:51:49 +0000

On the latest episode of the GWP, host Jesse Collings discusses Paul Levesque’s cowardice in WWE press conferences, the lack of “talking ball” in post-WrestleMania discussions, what the strong run AEW has been on has taught us about the company, the eventual Jon Moxley title change, women’s wrestling as a way to reach new fans, the potential politicization of WWE and AEW and who are the candidates for Wrestler of the Year.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dead or Alive 2025 Preview w/ Jae!

Sat, 03 May 2025 19:41:11 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Voice Gate is joined by Jae Church (https://bsky.app/profile/dgjae.bsky.social) to preview Monday’s Dead or Alive show! For over three hours Jae, Mike and Case preview Dragongate’s farewell to Dolphins, discuss the ramifications of the cage match and booking the rest of the year, the Japanese Wrestling industry, Wrestlemania Weekend, institutional knowledge of hustling and a whole lot more!

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Shake Them Ropes: Post WM Culling

Sat, 03 May 2025 08:43:53 +0000

In the news, talent cuts happening as we recorded, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM, the non-wrestlers show the wrestlers how to promo and in Vader Club it's Kobashi/Misawa vs the Big Boss Man and Steve "Dr. Death" Williams from All Japan 1993.

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The Flagship: Real American Freestyle Wrestling, NOAH, NJPW, Dragongate, MLWxCMLL & more!

Fri, 02 May 2025 17:10:00 +0000

This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast!

Hulk Hogan & Eric Bischoff's soon-to-be-failed Real American Freestyle Wrestling
Previews of major events coming to Japan, including:
NOAH's big Sumo Hall show featuring KENTA vs. OZAWA
NJPW's upcoming Best of the Super Juniors tournament
Wrestling Dontaku
MLW and CMLL are teaming up for an Arena Mexico show this weekend
Plus major free agent news for Mayu Iwanti, Thekla, Indi Hartwell, Alan Angels, Alex Kane
& more!

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Emerald FlowShow #84: Dumb Jock Wrestler Carnival

Thu, 01 May 2025 09:14:10 +0000

Paul and Gerard are back to cover a NOAH Korakuen Hall show with a fun streetfight and preview the May 3rd Sumo Hall show. Then it's on to All Japan where they go over nine Champion Carnival shows and discuss who has been good and bad so far. Plus an impromptu Big Japan preview.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate in Osaka, Dead or Alive and Okamura

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:07:10 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Leading off the show, Case and Mike discuss the passing of Takashi Okamura and his position in Dragon System history, as a promoter and figurehead. They then discuss Dragongate’s final stop in Osaka (4/27) before Dead or Alive including the Brave Gate tourney, Fujii vs Gianni and the DOA preview matches. To close out the show, they preview Dragongate last show in Dolphins’ Arena, DEAD OR ALIVE 2025 including the Six Way Steel Cage Survival match and three title matches!

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Euro Clutch #1: Super Strong Style 16 Kinda Preview, Rev Pro’s Tournament Season, GWF, Euros Over WrestleMania

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:21:31 +0000

On the first episode of the Euro Clutch, Ian Hamilton (twitter.com/IanWrestling - twitter.com/EuroClutchPod) focuses on European wrestling and has a quick look at the two big tournaments currently going on (or about to start) in the English scene right now - PROGRESS’ Super Strong Style 16, and, err, Rev Pro’s #1 Contender’s tournament for a shot at Michael Oku’s title.

WATCH: Pro Wrestling Chaos’ Kingdom of Chaos show for free at https://tinyurl.com/kingdomofchaos2025

Intro: "What You Want (version 2)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Music of the Mat Remix: The G in IWGP Stands for...

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:56:08 +0000

On February 11, Hirooki Goto defeated Zack Sabre Jr. to become IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, accomplishing a career-long goal to be the top champion in New Japan Pro Wrestling. His reign has been widely praised for its match quality, business success, and feel-good vibes. To commemorate Goto's reign, Andrew is joined once again by Damon McDonald (Super J-Cast) to play bands and artists that start with the letter G. Artists played include The Go-Go's, Green Day, Glass Tiger, Grimes, George Michael, Garbage, and more. Paint your body white and stand under a waterfall, because this episode is a great one!

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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Mike & JD Show Ep.107: TNA Rebellion Reaction

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:49:14 +0000

Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) deliver their final episode before a hiatus in Episode 107 of The Mike & JD Show, your top wrestling podcast on the Voices of Wrestling Network! We break down TNA Rebellion 2025, live from the Galen Center in Los Angeles—Joe Hendry retains the TNA World Championship, the Nemeths claim tag team gold, and Indi Hartwell debuts! Plus, we address Mike’s upcoming move from Hawaii to South Carolina, pausing the show until July-August. Thank you for your support! Get our expert TNA wrestling takes and heartfelt farewell.

Watch on the Mike & JD Show YouTube channel (youtube.com/@mikeandjdshow) and follow us on X—Mike (@MikeGilbert311) and JD (@jd_oliva). Want ad-free episodes and exclusive wrestling content? Join us at Patreon.com/TheMikeAndJDShow!

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358 Super J-Cast Road To Dontaku Previews

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:57:03 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to preview New Japan Pro Wrestling's Road To Dontaku shows including April 28th's Wrestling Hizen no Kuni. The guys also discuss Callum Newman and his world title shot, more reaction to Tetsuya Naito's future, New Japan on the market, and we answer your questions.

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JBA: All Star Grand Queendom, Wrestlemania Weekend Recap, Marigold vs. Marvelous Gauntlet and more!

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:05:07 +0000

It's a jam-packed episode as Kelly and Taylor have so much to talk about in joshi!

First, they go in depth on all the action at Stardom's All Star Grand Queendom before discussing the Marigold and Marvelous ten person gauntlet, a big mask vs. mask result in SEAdLINNNG as well as recapping all the joshi action from Wrestlemania weekend! Listen to find out the best shows and matches from the weekend!

Then, they preview all the upcoming excitement, including Meiko Satomura's retirement show, lots of Golden Week events, a SEAdLINNNG Korakuen Hall show, the start of Catch the WAVE 2025 and more!

Check it out!

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Shake Them Ropes: Mania Post Mortem

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 02:01:32 +0000

This week in the news, WWE bought AAA in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Mania, the things we liked and the things that are just noise and in Vader Club: Kenta Kobashi vs Steve "Dr Death Williams" from 1994.

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The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee - WrestleMania Weekend 2025 Wrap Up & Site Poll Article!

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:28:15 +0000

In a solo episode, Fred reads you the article he wrote that gives you the results of the Voices of Wrestling's writers poll for best match & show at this year's WrestleMania weekend. Then he gives you the thoughts he had on some highlight & lowlight matches from the 77 he watched from the weekend. Enjoy!

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The Flagship: Post-WrestleMania Crashouts, The Disrupter Disrupting, AEW in Arena Mexico & more!

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:15:00 +0000

This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast: our first post-WrestleMania Week show discussing the fallout and many, many crashouts from the event, including The Disrupter's disruption, everyone being so confident the Joe Hendry thing was good that they have to tell you it was good over and over again, and so much more.

We also discussed AEW's upcoming schedule, which features an Arena Mexico show, adjustments to the Supercard of Honor, another post-sporting event Collision, Dean Rasmussen tribute shows, and more.

Plus, we dive into the lives and careers of three wrestling figures we recently lost: Steve "Mongo" McMichael, Black Terry, and Hisashi Shinma.

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Open The Voice Gate - Gate of Revolution, Brave Gate, Mante vs Jason, ISHIN & Minoura!

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:52:16 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

They managed to survive Las Vegas without incident, so Case and Mike are back to talk about Vegas, DGUSA, DG in Kobe (4/19) and a whole lot more! They catch up about their Mania weekend experience before breaking down one of the best shows of Mania Weekend: Dragongate X Pro Wrestling Revolution: The Gate of Revolution with the Weekend Standout matches of Lucha Solos vs Los Hermanos a la Jungla and Z-Brats vs Kzy, Ben-K and HYO. They then discuss their thoughts on DGUSA going forward/strategy before talking about what was happening in Kobe while everyone was in America. Case and Mike discuss the Brave Gate tourney, the movement in the DOA Cage Match and Luis Mante vs Jason Lee for a Dream Key before concluding the show with fun mini interviews from Vegas with Kota Minoura and ISHIN!

A special thanks to Ho Ho Lun, ISHIN and Kota Minoura for their time and help in Vegas!

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Lucha Jobbers: El desastre llamado WrestleMania 41 y un vistazo al futuro de la lucha

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:58:37 +0000

En este episodio analizamos todo sobre WrestleMania 41: las luchas, los patrocinadores, las historias, Paul "El Chaquetas" Heyman, los fans, Joe "El Jobber" Hendry y mucho más. También relacionamos todo con la compra de AAA por parte de WWE, el futuro gris de TNA y el posible efecto que el dominio WWE tendría en el mundo luchístico.

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Days of Thunder Special Edition 3 : Shutter Speed

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:17:03 +0000

DoT returns with our third Special Edition episode and this one is a doozy as Lee is joined by long time friend and past DoT contributor Kieran Lefort (http://@kieranedits.bsky.social) for Kieran selection of a trip to the movies to cover the Steve Borden tv movie Shutter Speed.

*Where does Real Estate Steve rank on the list of wrestling actors?

*Where exactly did the budget on this movie go?

*Just what was the bad guys name?

*How many flashbacks are too many flashbacks?

We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod)to keep up to date with us, go to our linktree ( https://linktr.ee/WCWThunderPod ) to find all the ways you can listen to or follow us, and if you want a hell of a lot more Dave & Lee in your podcast diet, subscribe to our Patreon ( http://alargemanappears.com )

Also be sure to follow Kieran latest podcast Nuffink and Like It (@fwapod.bsky.social) Nuffink And Like It | Podcast on Spotify

Watch Shutter Speed https://youtu.be/Pzq2rh1dFy4?si=zvQR05u2E5H5oZZJ

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The Mike & JD Show Ep. 106: WWE Acquires Lucha Libre AAA, WrestleMania 41 Night 2, & Joe Hendry Squashed

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:17:53 +0000

Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) dive into wrestling’s biggest stories in Episode 106 of The Mike & JD Show, your premier wrestling podcast on the Voices of Wrestling Network! We break down WWE’s acquisition of Lucha Libre AAA, announced at WrestleMania 41—how will this reshape wrestling in Mexico? Get our full WrestleMania 41 Night 2 reaction, including John Cena’s controversial title win over Cody Rhodes. Plus, we unpack Joe Hendry’s squash by Randy Orton—a viral moment or a misstep for TNA’s champion? Don’t miss our expert wrestling news takes!

Watch on the Mike & JD Show YouTube channel (youtube.com/@mikeandjdshow)

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Lucha Jobbers: WWE compra AAA y lo mejor del WrestleMania Weekend 2025

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 02:43:26 +0000

En este episodio de Los Lucha Jobbers tenemos la reacción inmediata al anuncio de la adquisición de AAA por parte de WWE. ¿Qué significa para la escena mexicana? También platicamos sobre la total ausencia de moral de la WWE, la escena independiente y el show de AEW Dynamite en México.

Además, un recorrido por los shows del WrestleMania Weekend en donde te recomendamos las mejores luchas y derrochamos amor por Dragongate.

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The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: One of the Best Dynamites Ever & FTR Hate You and Everyone Else, Too

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:30:41 +0000

Fred & Tyler are BACK to talk about a great week of AEW TV, with FTR stealing the show last Saturday and then the "we have more episodes than Nitro" Dynamite on Wednesday delivering one of the best episodes of U.S. wrestling ever. We talk about that, the situation with Mariah May leaving and how it wouldn't be a bad thing for either AEW or May, the rest of the news, and then some chatter about WrestleMania weekend. Plus, Tyler's dogs are maniacs. Check it out!

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357 Super J-Cast Naito Waves Goodbye

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 02:30:00 +0000

357 Super J-Cast Naito Waves Goodbye

Joel and Damon are back to discuss all the top news with New Japan Pro Wrestling including Tetsuya Naito leaving New Japan, Jeff Cobb moving on, and Bushi closing his NJPW chapter. The guys also discuss Mali and The Air Guitar at Tokyo Dome, a review of Windy City Riot, and we answer your questions.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate USA Rebirth Live Impressions and Review!

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:30:00 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

For the first time ever, Case and Mike are in-person with their thoughts on Dragongate USA Rebirth! They talk about their experience at DGUSA’s first show in eleven years, their impressions of the show, seeing some wrestlers live for the first time, PARADOX vs Z-Brats, preview YAMATO vs Rich Swann and much more!

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Wrestling Omakase #249: Tetsuya Naito Leaves NJPW & STARDOM 2025 Primer w/ Beth & Velkej

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:13:53 +0000

Wow, TWO new episodes of The Most Active Podcast in History™ in one month?! Aren't you lucky?? Yes, John is back again this time with a special double-sized episode of Omakase that's essentially two episodes in one!

For the first half, John is joined by Beth (@lovesongwriter on X) as the two longtime Tetsuya Naito superfans talk about the shocking news of his & BUSHI's departure from New Japan Pro Wrestling. They get into their feelings when the news dropped, what it was like to get checked in on by everyone they both knew like someone just died, wild speculation on what might be next for Naito (and what they would personally like to see as fans), and discussion of his career and legacy with New Japan!

The second half of the episode sees John joined by Velkej Bracha (@Velkej_Bracha on X), host of the ActWres Stage podcast (here's their most recent episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDfPF6W4M9U) and a longtime STARDOM/joshi fan for a full primer on the World Wonder Ring in 2025! John and Velkej go over what they both feel has been the promotion of the year so far, discussing the incredibly deep roster, various units, and some of the biggest moments and matches dating back to last December's Sumo Hall show. Then they launch into a preview of STARDOM's huge All Star Grand Queendom show from Yokohama Arena next week (which Velkej will be attending live!), plus a brief preview of the final Korakuen show a few days earlier as well.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #109: Live Report From AEW Dynamite in Boston

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:53:57 +0000

On the latest episode of the GWP, Jesse Collings is back from an incredible AEW Dynamite show in Boston. Too wired to sleep, Jesse goes over his experience attending the show live, what the atmosphere was like in the building, how the crowd reacted to different wrestlers, seeing Will Ospreay and Konosuke Takeshita for the first time live and a lot more.

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Shake Them Ropes: Mania 41 Preview

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:20:02 +0000

This week: THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM we preview Stand and Deliver and Wrestlemania and in Vader Club: Steiners vs. Headshrinkers from WM 9 and AJ Styles vs. Shane McMahon from WM 33

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Music of the Mat Remix: Making Towns

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:12:59 +0000

When you're a pro wrestler and you're "making towns," that means you're on the road, hitting up all the cities and towns in which you perform. The same goes for touring musicians. On this episode, Andrew is joined by returning guest and musician Jon Hernandez (Voices of Wrestling, Timeshares) to play songs that have cities and towns in the title. Artists played include Billy Joel, The Kinks, Drive-By Truckers, Fountains of Wayne, N.W.A, Lucinda Williams, Randy Newman, Simple Minds, and many more. Climb into this trusty van and get comfortable, this episode is a long ride around the country and the world!

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

Bluesky: @MusicoftheMat / @justandrew / @oldjonhernandez

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Those Days: A Retrospective of Michinoku Pro - Ep 4: Michinoku Takes Tokyo

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective!

Welcome to 1994! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) begin this episode discussing 1993 Awards for Michinoku Pro and take stock of the first calendar year for the promotion. Then it’s time to get into 1994, as the company takes a winter break in Tohoku, they travel to Tokyo Korakuen Hall and Osaka for the first shows outside of Northeast Japan before kicking off their ‘94 campaign in Tohoku! Along the way we see Sasuke’s greatest feud that never happened, “We came to Tokyo to get scammed”, SATO vs Delfin III in Osaka and we kick off one of 1994’s biggest feuds: The Great Sasuke vs Jinsei Shinzaki.

Matches and Shows Discussed:

2/4/94: Sasuke, SATO, & Shiryu vs. Delfin, Naniwa, & Shinzaki

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRnjSECcNPo&feature=youtu.be

3/2/94 WAR: Sasuke & SATO vs. Ultimo & Orihara

https://vkvideo.ru/video548721036_456239210

3/4: SATO vs. Delfin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpZwXlSsSJY

3/31/94 Michinoku Pro:

https://vkvideo.ru/video5773044_456243602

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #108: Watching WrestleManias With Suit Williams

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:18:01 +0000

On the latest episode of the GWP, Jesse Collings is joined by wrestling writer Suit Williams, to discuss Suit's project "Williams Watches WrestleMania" where he watched every WrestleMania in order. They discuss what are the best and worst matches in WrestleMania history, what wrestlers have been underrated historically in history of WrestleMania, what is the best single WrestleMania in history and a little bit about this year's show.

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The Mike & JD Show Ep. 105: BJ Bethel on AEW MAX Numbers, McMahon Scandals, NJPW Windy City Riot Report

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) welcome BJ Bethel (@BJBethelTweets) back for Episode 105 of The Mike & JD Show, on the Voices of Wrestling Network! BJ dives into the online reaction to his AEW on MAX numbers column—what’s fueling the controversy? We break down updates on the McMahon family scandals, including the Ring Boy and Janel Grant cases. Plus, we explore the Eric Bischoff and Jim Cornette podcast connection—grifting or genius? We trace the rise of ad-free podcast networks and their popularity in wrestling. Finally, JD shares his live NJPW Windy City Riot report from Chicago’s Wintrust Arena!

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JBA: Wrestlemania Week Preview Extravaganza!

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000

It's time for Joshimania! Kelly and Taylor dive in to talk about everything joshi happening Wrestlemania weekend!

But before that, they talk all about the last two weeks of joshi, including some great matches in Stardom, a newsworthy OZ Academy show, Pro Wrestling Venus, and the rash of recent wrestling retirements!

Then they preview everything happening in Japan coming up including Stardom's All Star Grand Queendom before jumping headfirst into talking about all the joshi shows and matches happening in Las Vegas!

Give it a listen!

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Shake Them Ropes. Detroit 442

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 03:51:39 +0000

This week: in the News: Who will induct Lex Luger, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM ice cold takes on Dynasty and some mediocre weekly tv and in Vader Club: Ole Anderson turns on Dusty Rhodes in 1980.

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The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee: A Very Timely Breakdown of Dynasty

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 03:44:31 +0000

AEW held their Dynasty pay-per-view on April 6. Fred & Tyler finally get to talk about it on April 11. We're on top of it. (Fred was traveling. Sorry.)

We talk about the lowlights and highlights of the show, and break down where we think Julia Hart fits in the landscape in five years. It's a fun time; check it out!

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The Flagship: WrestleMania Weekend, Sakura Genesis, Battle Riot & more!

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:45:59 +0000

This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast: reaction to AEW Dynamite's rating this week against tough sports competition, a preview of WrestleMania Weekend and our coverage, a review of NJPW's Sakura Genesis, a preview of NJPW's Windy City Riot, MLW Battle Riot VII & more!

WrestleMania Weekend Schedule & Event Page:

https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/pro-wrestling-upcoming-schedules-event-pages/wrestlemania-weekend-2025-full-schedule-map/

WrestleMania Weekend Coverage on Voices of Wrestling:

https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/category/wrestlemania-weekend/wrestlemania-weekend-2025/

WrestleMania Weekend Audio Coverage:

http://www.flagshippatreon.com

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356 Super J-Cast Sakura Genesis Review

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 22:01:57 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to review this year's Sakura Genesis show. The guys give their thoughts and analysis on New Japan's big show from Ryogoku Kokugikan reviewing Hirooki Goto vs David Finlay, Yota Tsuji vs EVIL, and Konosuke Takeshita vs Ryohei Oiwa. Plus, the guys review Jr Genesis, G1 venues, BOSJ, and answer your questions.

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Emerald Flow Show #38: Champion Carnival 2025 Preview

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:27:55 +0000

Paul and Gerard start with NOAH, where the GHC tag team title situation is finally resolved. From there,e they head over to All Japan to review a major, but lackluster show and provide an in-depth preview of the Champion Carnival.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Road to Dead or Alive & Mania Week Preview!

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:00:03 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

With the big Gate of Passion Korakuen Hall (4/7) show in the books, OTVG is back to talk about the road to DEAD or ALIVE! The final Dragongate Cage Match in Aichi Prefectural Gym is booked after the Z-Brats vs D’Courage match and Case and Mike give their initial takes and guesses on the match. As well, they discuss the aftermath of YAMATO vs Yanagiuchi and the Brave Gate, FOR THE LOVE OF HYO and they preview Dragongate at Wrestlemania Weekend and the Dragongate USA Rebirth and Gate of Revolution shows!

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Days of Thunder Special Edition #2 : PG-13

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:51:04 +0000

DoT is back with Special Edition #2. Alan4L is your special co-host in an updated Pick Your Poison as he embraces the challenge of changing Lee's mind regarding PG-13. Alan handpicked a collection of matches and promos from JC Ice & Wolfie D to argue the point that PG-13 didn't actually suck.

*Was Alan successful?

*Were PG-13 better faces or heels?

*Just how large and tough was Wolfie D's dad

*Why Doug Gilbert may not be the guy you want cutting a shoot promo on you

We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod)to keep up to date with us, go to our linktree ( https://linktr.ee/WCWThunderPod ) to find all the ways you can listen to or follow us, and if you want a hell of a lot more Dave & Lee in your podcast diet, subscribe to our Patreon ( http://alargemanappears.com )

Playlist

PG-13 Rap Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77i2RhAZZAs

1993-08-07_USWA TV_1-2-3 Kid vs JC Ice

PG-13 vs. Eliminators 1994

https://youtu.be/jFOc7iNONkM?si=vtU8iNL-Wn7azZzm

USWA Studio Brawl - Tommy Rich, Doug Gilbert vs PG-13 (1-7-95) Memphis Studio Wrestling

https://youtu.be/gX09BYDHlBM?si=5IWwAPJjVS-uzVW3

PG-13 Defend Moms and Street Cred (1-7-95) USWA Memphis Studio Wrestling

https://youtu.be/Ns46YhAh00E?si=DGEA_OX5dcKINmrm

PG-13 vs Tommy Rich, Doug Gilbert - Scott Bowden Must Leave USWA (1-14-95) Title Match

https://youtu.be/GPS8Ij8LtAs?si=F75DrJOXyOvO_FTp

Steel Cage Match: PG-13 vs. Tommy Rich and Doug Gilbert (USWA)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bS7PlH8AWY

Raw 1995 - vs. Smoking Gunns

1995-05-19_SMW Volunteer Slam IV_Tracy Smothers-Dirty White Boy vs PG-13

10 PG-13 vs Rock N Roll Express (06-11-95)

1995-09-28_USWA Mid South Coliseum_PG-13 vs Tracy Smothers-Terry Gordy

ECW Fan Cam "Extreme Beach Party" Belmar, NJ. (6/29/97) vs. Mikey & Spike

https://youtu.be/kIko5IHTzhM?si=LiRlWANQYurmeWIw&t=3887

ECW Hardcore TV #220 (aired July 8th/10th) vs. Mikey & Spike

Promo:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wrctrb6gszM

PG-13 (with Billy The P) vs. Ox Harley and Mad Man Pondo IWA Mid South 1997 *legit shoot Ox/Wolfie*

https://youtu.be/SmUS2O1uneo?si=JucWhbWl2U6nwYuz

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MIke & JD Show ep.104: AEW Dynasty Reaction, MAX Numbeerrs Drama, MLW Battle Riot Recap, & The Good Brothers

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:50:28 +0000

Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) break down all the action in Episode 104 of The Mike & JD Show, your go-to wrestling podcast on the Voices of Wrestling Network! Get our full AEW Dynasty 2025 reaction—what went down at the Liacouras Center? We dive into the AEW on MAX numbers controversy—are the stats legit or overhyped? Plus, a MLW Battle Riot recap with Matt Riddle retaining and big returns, and the latest buzz: Are the Good Brothers signing with MLW? Don’t miss our expert wrestling news takes!

Watch on the Mike & JD Show YouTube channel (youtube.com/@mikeandjdshow) and join the convo on X—Mike (@MikeGilbert311) and JD (@jd_oliva). Want ad-free episodes and exclusive wrestling content? Support us at Patreon.com/TheMikeAndJDShow!

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Wrestling Omakase #248: Live from Japan! NJPW Sakura Genesis 2025, STARDOM, Sendai Girls, WAVE & Secret Base w/ Joel

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 15:51:01 +0000

We're back for our first new episode of Wrestling Omakase in quite a while, as John is once again coming to you live from Japan! First, they're joined by Joel from the Super J-Cast for a full review of the NJPW Sakura Genesis 2025 show, with John giving you the live perspective from the front row of Sumo Hall. Lots of talk about NJPW's current booking direction, where things may be going from here, and of course full reviews of all the matches. Then, John goes solo for an additional 45 minutes as they take you through their entire Japan trip so far, including shorter reviews of the NJPW Jr. Genesis show from Korakuen, STARDOM's 4/2 Korakuen featuring Tam Nakano vs. Saori Anou, Sendai Girls 4/3 and WAVE 4/1 (both from Shinjuku FACE) including Meiko Satomura vs. Minoru Suzuki, and, yes, a review of a Secret Base (!) show from the tiny Ring Soul bar in Kobe! Plus lots of other random Japan travel talk and complaining about tariffs!

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Shake Them Ropes. The Iceman Goeth

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 06:38:13 +0000

This week we talk a bit about Val Kilmer and do the news and THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM where we preview AEW Dynasty and a bit of NXT. No Vader Club, we'll get back to that next week.

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The Flagship: AEW Dynasty, MAX Numbers, AJPW, Sakura Genesis & more!

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 17:15:00 +0000

This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast: an extensive preview of this weekend's AEW Dynasty 2025 PPV, a discussion of BJ Bethel's report on AEW's performance on MAX, a review of AJPW's Dream Power Series (March 29) featuring a Triple Crown title defense, PLUS we will finally preview the 2025 Champion Carnival, as well as NJPW's Sakura Genesis and more.

AEW Dynasty 2025 PPV Preview
BJ Bethel's report on AEW's performance on MAX.
AJPW Dream Power Series (March 29) review
2025 Champion Carnival preview
NJPW Sakura Genesis preview
& more

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355 Super J-Cast Sakura Genesis Preview

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:14:27 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to preview this year's Sakura Genesis show. The guys get you set for New Japan's big show from Ryogoku Kokugikan previewing Hirooki Goto vs David Finlay, Yota Tsuji vs EVIL, and Konosuke Takeshita vs Ryohei Oiwa. Plus, the guys discuss Jr Genesis, contract situations in New Japan, a mother's wish, and answer your questions.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Rey De Parejas Finals!

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:53:14 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

As Dragongate concluded the 2025 Rey de Parejas this Sunday in Kobe (3/30), Open The Voice Gate is back to talk about the final night! With an unique situation for the knockout stage, Case and Mike discuss the rise of Homare across the last night, where things seem to be going with Z-Brats and D’Courage, Big Match Jack, YAMATO’s revival of the Brave Gate and and a whole lot more!

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The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee: BJ Bethel Talks AEW Streaming!

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:45:46 +0000

After a surprising report from BJ Bethel of SE Scoops that AEW is averaging about half a million viewers on MAX in addition to its TV viewers (https://www.sescoops.com/news/exclusive-aew-streaming-numbers-actual-numbers-on-max-streaming-app/), Tyler (and a late-arriving Fred) are able to get BJ to answer some questions. Join us as BJ goes into greater depth, and then a touch of Vikings chatter.

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Music of the Mat Remix: Stables

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:55:31 +0000

Pro wrestling stables come in all shapes and sizes, but many of the most memorable groups are the ones with lots of people in them: nWo, Bullet Club, Planet Jarrett, Mad Blankey, The Alliance, etc. Similarly, there are plenty of bands that boast a large roster of people. On this episode, Andrew and returning guest Brady Trappett (Voices of Wrestling) play bands with at least five members in them at one time. Some of the picks have only five, but many others go well beyond that into double digits. Artists include Jurassic 5, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Earth, Wind & Fire, BROCKHAMPTON, INXS, Slipknot, Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, and many more. There are so many people on this episode, it's a miracle they were all able to fit!

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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JBA: The Top of Joshi Wrestling, Marigold Korakuen Hall, SEAdLINNNG Cage Match and more!

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Kelly and Taylor return to talk everything joshi!

They discuss all the happenings of Sendai Girl's The Top of Joshi Wrestling, the most recent Marigold Korakuen Hall show featuring a fringe Match of the Year contender, a fun SEAdLINNNG cage match and the state of Ice Ribbon!

But wait, there's more! They also preview what's to come, including two big Korakuen Hall shows from Stardom and OZ Academy, Meiko Satomura vs. Minoru Suzuki, two big Regina di WAVE title defenses and more!

Give it a listen!

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The Mike & JD Show Ep. 103: Total Nonstop Chaos + Free Agency Frenzy

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:15:00 +0000

Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) tackle the chaos in Episode 103 of The Mike & JD Show on the Voices of Wrestling Network! We dive into TNA’s latest firings—Gail Kim, Ariel Schnerner, and more are out, with Delirious stepping up as head booker. What’s next for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling after this drama? Plus, a free agency frenzy: Saraya exits AEW, Kevin Knight joins AEW, Mariah May eyes WWE, and AJ Styles could reunite Bullet Club in AEW. We also unpack John Cena’s heel turn falling flat and WrestleMania 41 ticket sales moving slow. Get our bold wrestling news takes!

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #107: AEW Fan Survey Results

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:30:40 +0000

On the latest episode of the GWP, host Jesse Collings is joined by Adam Berger to discuss the results of the AEW Fan Survey that the GWP conducted. They talk about growing fan optimism in the product, what fans enjoy and don't enjoy about the AEW product, fan trust in Tony Khan, the most popular and least popular wrestlers in the company and a lot more.

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Shake Them Ropes. Cena Grinch

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 20:25:31 +0000

This week in the news, the passing of Bill Mercer, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM we talk the good bad and ugly of promos this week and in Vader Club: Mongo vs the Barbarian and Horsemen vs. Faces of Fear from Halloween Havoc 1996.

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The Flagship: CMLL, AAA, Bill Mercer, Collision Ratings, Roster Movement & MLW

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:35:00 +0000

This week on The Flagship: the life and career of Bill Mercer, reviews of CMLL's Homenaje A Dos Leyendas 2025 and AAA's Rey de Reyes 2025 plus thoughts on the Slam Dunk Collision ratings, the rumors of AEW/WBD doing similar shows around the NHL playoffs, roster movement/free agent news (Mariah May, Saraya, Mina Shirakawa, Anthony Greene, THE NOMAD Bishop Dyer) and last but not least: the latest in the world of MLW, a world that never stops.

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Emerald FlowShow #82: Junta is for the Children

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:03:04 +0000

Paul and Gerard dive into the latest in All Japan and NOAH featuring several great tag team title matches plus the recent OZAWA title defense against Masa Kitamiya. Then they preview some big matches on the horizon including KENTA main eventing Sumo Hall.

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Open The Voice Gate - SSW Quest IV, Shun Skywalker and Rey De Parejas!

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:31:40 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

SSW Quest IV is in the books and Open The Voice Gate is back to talk all about it! Case and Mike give a history of the DG side produce shows and discuss prominent eras for wrestlers within the Dragon System. They review the entire show, discuss what made it so remarkable and where they see SSW Quests go from here. After that, they give some Rey De Parejas thoughts and preview the tournament’s conclusion this weekend!

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354 Super J-Cast New Japan Finals Review

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:04:04 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to review this year's New Japan Cup Final show. The guys give us their takes, news and analysis on the Shota Umino vs. David Finlay match plus our "Shota Situation" update, a quick review of the Sakura Genesis line-up, and answer your questions.

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Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective - Ep 3: Rapid Expansion

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:53:30 +0000

Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) lead off this episode discussing the earth-shattering 1993 Antonio Inoki Embezzlement Scandal and the dissolving of his relationship with Hisashi Shinma and the end of the Showa-era Post-War Economic Miracle. From there, Michinoku Pro enters the fall of 93 in a deeper relationship with Atsushi Onita’s FMW, the Indie World Junior Title tournament, Yonekawa becomes Yone Genjin and one of the biggest feuds in Michinoku Pro history kicks off between Super Delfin and SATO.

Shows discussed:

9/28/93 - Michinoku Pro - https://vkvideo.ru/playlist/548721036_24/video548721036_456239440

Compton Lucha - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQdfn0pT3AY&t=252s

Lucha Paradise Commercial DVD - https://vkvideo.ru/video587241643_456240590

12/10/93 - Michinoku Pro

Great Sasuke & Tarzan Goto vs. Mr Pogo & Toi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAQ2Me6Nv_c

Mascara Contra Mascara - Super Delfin vs. SATO - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMTD1HyU7xY&t=2s

12/11/93 - Michinoku Pro - https://vkvideo.ru/playlist/548721036_24/video548721036_456239197

12/26/93 FMW - Sasuke, Goto, & Onita vs. Pogo, Shinzaki, & Toi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cSYIl5aGwE

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Lucha Jobbers: New Japan Cup 2025, CMLL H2L 2025 y AAA Rey de Reyes 2025

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:10:29 +0000

Volvemos esta semana para platicar sobre la New Japan Cup 2025, la corrida como campeón de Goto y el cartel de Sakura Genesis 2025. Además, tenemos reseñas y recomendaciones de todo lo ocurrido en Homenaje a Dos Leyendas de CMLL y Rey de Reyes 2025 de AAA. También tocamos el tema de John Cena rudo, AEW vs. Eric Bischoff y le damos sus flores a Homicide, quien se retiró recientemente.

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The Mike & JD Show Ep. 102: Tony Khan’s Sting/Luger Dilemma, AEW’s Identity, & Tributes to Bill Mercer & George Foreman

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:42:33 +0000

Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) bring you Episode 102 of The Mike & JD Show, your premier wrestling podcast on the Voices of Wrestling Network! This week, we unpack Tony Khan’s Sting/Luger dilemma—how will AEW handle this legacy crossroads? We explore AEW finding its identity amid recent shifts, pay tribute to legends Bill Mercer and George Foreman following their passing, and break down Jon Moxley’s wild nail spot. Plus, Gable Steveson’s shocking loss—what’s next for the Olympic star? Get our expert AEW analysis and wrestling news takes!

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Shake Them Ropes. Big George

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 22:11:43 +0000

This week in the news, WWE doesn’t play nice with AEW again, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM we talk heroes and villains and in Vader Club: Nov has selected Rick Martel vs. Jumbo Tsuruta for the AWA World Heavyweight Title

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The Flagship: New Japan Cup, John Cena's Promo, CMLL, AAA, WWE Vault & more!

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:05:00 +0000

With Joe Lanza unable to join due to March Madness commitments, Rich welcomes not one, not two, but THREE special guests to this week's Flagship!

In hour one, Joe Gagne (Five Star Match Game / Joe Gagne's Funtime Arcade) joins the show to recap and review the New Japan Cup finals, discuss John Cena's promo on RAW and what in god's name Jeff Jarrett has to do with Acclaim video games.

In hour two, thecubsfan (luchablog.com) joins us to preview a huge CMLL show this Friday and try (but likely fail) to make sense of what's going on in AAA.

In our final hour, Charles (WrestlingPlaylists.com) hops on to discuss some of the newest projects he has going on at Wrestling Playlists, WWE's recent YouTube upload spree, and the importance of preserving and discussing pro wrestling history.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Rey De Parejas Check In!

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:06:30 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Case and Mike get back into Dragongate mode with an impromptu 30 under 30 discussion before reviewing Rey De Parejas action in Saitama, Mie, Hiroshima and Nagoya, previewing SSW Quest IV, and taking a look at the Dragongate Mania lineup at this point!

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353 Super J-Cast New Japan Cup Semi-Finals Review

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 23:00:00 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to review this year's New Japan Cup Semi-Final shows. The guys give us their takes, news and analysis on all the key tournament matches including Shota Umino vs. Shingo Takagi, and Zack Sabre Jr. vs David Finlay. Plus, our "Shota Situation", Yuya Uemura's upside, Taichi, Yuji Nagata, and so much more.

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Days of Thunder Special Edition 1 : Sabu Sandwich

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 21:43:16 +0000

It's uncharted waters for Days of Thunder as Lee slides into the host's seat and welcomes longtime friend of the show Erin Quinn @mserinquinn to join him on the first Special Edition episode while Dave is on hiatus.

Lee and Erin slice their way through Erin's hand-picked collection of matches that make up her Skips Scramble selection titled The Sabu Sandwich. Matches featuring of course Sabu, The Z-Man, Ron Simmons, Abdullah The Butcher, Zeus and many more unexpected names

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7LBuj0IZ1pA-uHKHNHlsyywIwaLFff6n&si=KurAyww5P3zs-tWB

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Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective - Ep 2: The Collapse of Universal

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective!

Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) lead off this episode discussing Michinoku Pro coming out of their first tour and Sasuke & Delfin’s complicated and deteriorating relationship with the ownership of Universal. Then, they discuss the elements leading to the collapse of Universal and try to give an updated interpretation of the promotion’s dying days. As Universal putters out, Michinoku has perhaps its first last stand, television pilots with local and Japanese cable networks, and the introductions of Jinsei Shinzaki, Gran Naniwa, SATO, Wellington Wilkins Jr & Super Boy. And it’s time for the Delfin Corps, the biggest show in the company’s history, and Great Sasuke vs Super Delfin matches for the UWA World Welterweight Title!

Shows discussed:

5/5/93 FMW - CLIP of Michinoku Pro offer match - https://youtu.be/pKcthRZ5aFk?si=OLvAY5q9tZ7gT-0N&t=1625

6/19/93 - Michinoku Pro - https://vkvideo.ru/video587241643_456240167

7/24/93 - Michinoku Pro - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybPcMpaM09Q

8/22/93 FMW - CLIP of Michinoku Pro Offer Match - https://youtu.be/MIcFfszVU4Y?si=6sgc97zulB7UdSP0&t=1999

8/24/93 - Michinoku Pro

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Music of the Mat Remix: Gimmick Names

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Most wrestlers do not use their real names; instead, they use a gimmick name which better fits their character or just works better for wrestling. Gimmick names are not just part of wrestling, they're used in many other facets of entertainment as well. On this episode, Andrew and first-time guest Erin Quinn play artists who use their own gimmick names instead of their real ones. Artists played include Lady Gaga, Scissor Sisters, Alabama 3, Poe, P!nk, Boy Jr., Alice Cooper, Elvis Costello, and many more. It doesn't matter which name you use, you'll still enjoy this episode!

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me Ep. 53 Bound For Glory October 2006 - Kurt Angle Signing, Sting Wins World Title

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:10:00 +0000

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Bound For Glory - including Kurt Angle's first month with the company and his media presence, worries about Angle's health, Kevin Nash signing a new deal, the first month of Russo being back, Sting and god, TNA in Portugal, contract updates on Monty Brown, Team 3D and Scott Steiner, Sting's Title vs. Career match against Jeff Jarrett, a month of title keep away, an incredible LAX vs. AJ Styles and Christopher Daniels match, and so much more!

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The Mike & JD Show Ep. 101: #AEW Business Rebounds | Was Cena’s Heel Turn a Fluke? | Mercedes Mone Boots Podcaster

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:17:29 +0000

The Mike & JD Show Ep. 101: #AEW Business Rebounds, John Cena’s Heel Turn, & More!

Join Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) on Episode 101 of The Mike & JD Show, your top wrestling podcast on the Voices of Wrestling Network! This week, we dive into AEW’s business rebound—is All Elite Wrestling back on track? We debate if John Cena’s shocking heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber was brilliant booking or a fluke. Plus, Mercedes Mone boots controversial podcaster JD from NY from commentary—what’s the fallout? And is Jeff Cobb really WWE bound? Get our expert takes on these hot wrestling topics!

Watch on the Mike & JD Show YouTube channel (youtube.com/@mikeandjdshow) and follow us on X—Mike (@MikeGilbert311) and JD (@jd_oliva).

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JBA: The Fifth Anniversary Episode!

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:20:35 +0000

Kelly and Taylor are back behind the microphones celebrating the fifth anniversary of Jumping Bomb Audio!

They discuss Tokyo Joshi's Grand Princess 25, SAREEEism VII, a big Loser Leaves Stardom match, the Cinderella Tournament and Crazy Fest!

But that's not all! They also preview what's to come, including a big time SEAdLINNNG show featuring a main event cage match, a big Sendai Girls show, an interesting Ice Infinity challenge for Ibuki Hoshi and more!

Give it a listen!

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Shake Them Ropes. Secret Purpose

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 19:53:32 +0000

This week in the news: Jeff Cobb in WWE; In the Lazy River of Wrestling Criticism: AEW Revolution and NXT Roadblock and in Vader Club we talk Barry Windham’s turn and watch Luger/Windham vs. Tully/Arn from Clash of the Champions I

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The Flagship: New Japan Cup, Revolution & RAW Fallout, MLW, Sareee vs. Syuri & more!

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:15:00 +0000

This week on The Flagship: a catch-up on New Japan Cup, the aftermath of AEW Revolution 2025, an update on the WrestleMania lineups, a review of MLW Intimidation Games 2025, a preview of this weekend's Maple Leaf Pro shows, Sareee vs. Syuri, and more!

Listen to Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective Podcast!

A brand-new series from Case and Mike of Open the Voice Gate looking at the formation and history of Michinoku Pro.

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Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective Ep 1 - The Creation of Michinoku Pro

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:34:35 +0000

Welcome to Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective!

On this first episode of Those Days, Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) lead off the show with the format, why a Michinoku Pro podcast, the Voice Gate schedule for the next few weeks and other notes.

From there, it’s time to talk about the events that led to the launch of Michinoku Pro, the first ever promotion in Japan based outside of Tokyo. Case and Mike discuss the early career of Great Sasuke including his starts in wrestling, the New Japan Training School, frustrations with Universal and his fateful tours of Mexico in 1991 and 1992. From there, Case and Mike set the scene with Atsushi Onita vs Ryuma Go, the status of the Japanese Economy and the first steps towards Universal’s downfall that encouraged Sasuke to found Michinoku Pro. They discuss the “fake start” of 11/27/92 before the official launch show of 3/16/92 in Yahaba, the huge show close angle, and the follow ups the next day in Ninohe on 3/17/92.

Shows discussed:

3/16/93 - https://youtu.be/JzHC6jIamf4?si=R2817-29vPsGnnTN&t=3020

3/17/93 - https://vkvideo.ru/video587241643_456239068

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352 Super J-Cast - New Japan Cup Night 1-2 Review

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:21:55 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to review nights one and two from this year's New Japan Cup. The guys give us their takes, news and analysis on all the key first round tournament matches including Oleg Boltin vs. Bad Luck Fale, Drilla Maloney vs Tomohiro Ishii, Gabe Kidd vs Ren Narita, and EVIL defeated Yota Tsuji. Plus, Baron Corbin updates, Gabe / Kenny questions, Rat-Face Brad Marchand, quick NJPW Anniversary show review, and so much more.

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GBH: The Post-Revolution 2025 Wrap Up!

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 22:22:29 +0000

AEW's Revolution has come and gone for 2025, and Fred & Tyler sift through the aftermath. They discuss the pre-show, including a great angle, as well as the main show, which had some amazing matches and one of the worst main events you'll see.

Please like, share, and subscribe so Taz will be less grumpy.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #106: The Career of AJ Styles

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:06:51 +0000

On the latest episode of the GWP, host Jesse Collings is joined by TNA historian Garrett Kidney to discuss the career of one of the most important wrestlers of the 21st Century, AJ Styles. They discuss Styles' importance during the early days of TNA, as well as his influence on the overall wrestling scene during the 2000s. They talk about his shocking departure from TNA, his run in NJPW and the importance he played in popularizing NJPW in the United States, and his surprisingly fantastic run in WWE.

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Mike & JD Sow ep.100: AEW Revolution 2025 Reaction

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:36:37 +0000

It’s a milestone episode as Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) celebrate Episode 100 of The Mike & JD Show, part of the esteemed Voices of Wrestling Network! This week, we’re breaking down all the action from AEW Revolution—shocking moments, standout matches, and what it means for the future of All Elite Wrestling. Join us for our signature blend of in-depth analysis, hot takes, and unfiltered excitement as we mark this special occasion.

Watch us on the Mike & JD Show YouTube channel (youtube.com/@mikeandjdshow) and stay connected on X—follow Mike at @MikeGilbert311 and JD at @jd_oliva. Want an ad-free experience plus exclusive bonus content? Head to Patreon.com/TheMikeAndJDShow to support the show and unlock more from your favorite wrestling podcasters!

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: AEW Revolution 2025 Preview!

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 18:02:01 +0000

Fred fights through a cold to do a preview of this year's AEW Revolution pay-per-view! It's a great card on paper, but will it deliver? Fred gives his half-delirious thoughts on what is lining up to be a big show. Check it out!

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Shake Them Ropes. Macgyver

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 02:32:49 +0000

This week, in the news: Lex Luger in the WWE HOF, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: a preview of AEW Revolution and in Vader Club: Super Vader vs. Gary Albright from UWFi in 1995.

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Emerald FlowShow #81: Stop the Jun & Rei

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 19:37:24 +0000

Paul and Gerard cover the NOAH Jr. Tag League and the latest OZAWA title defense. In All Japan they discuss Jun Saito vs. Yuma Aoyagi and preview some upcoming shows. Plus an impromptu epilogue.

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The Flagship: AEW Revolution 2025, John Cena's Heel Turn, Fenix, NJPW, NOAH, EVOLVE & more!

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 18:10:00 +0000

The Flagship returns in full this week to preview AEW Revolution 2025, discuss the report of how John Cena's heel turn came about, Fenix's free agent status, reviews of NJPW's Anniversary show, NOAH Memorial Voyage In Yokohama & more!

AEW Revolution 2025 Preview
How John Cena's heel turn came about
Fenix's free agent status
NJPW 53rd Anniversary Review
NOAH Memorial Voyage in Yokohama Review
WWE EVOLVE debut
& more!

Instant Reaction LIVE: AEW Revolution 2025

Right after AEW Revolution 2025 ends, catch Joe & Rich of The Flagship Podcast for Instant Reaction LIVE!

We're bringing you the best and most in-depth post-PPV breakdown, covering every match, the big picture, and everything in between.

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Open The Voice Gate - YAMATO vs Kzy, Yoshioka, Rey de Parejas & More!

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:19:08 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

It’s been a busy March so far in Dragongate and Open The Voice Gate is back to talk all about it. Case and Mike lead off talking about YAMATO vs Kzy before discussing Yuki Yoshioka’s return, Dia Inferno reemerging, the kick-off of Rey de Parejas, big matches for Mochizuki Dojo in Korakuen, the new March Dragongate Network schedule and the show in Yokohama!

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Music of the Mat Remix: One Count

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:44:27 +0000

There are few better moments during a wrestling match that make you want to raise your fist and say "Hell yeah" than when a wrestler defiantly kicks out at one. The one count, when used at the right time, can send a jolt of energy through the crowd and put a little extra mustard on a match. On this episode, Andrew is joined by first-time guest Cola TheLodger from the VOW Discord to play songs that only have one word in the title. Yes, it's that simple, but this episode is anything but, as Cola's picks are entirely in the stoner metal/doom metal genre, while Andrew's picks are a lot more varied. It's a really fun hang with artists like Fu Manchu, Supergrass, the Pointer Sisters, Neurosis, Zero 7, Dr. Colossus, Mastodon, Seal, and many more. Fire yourself up with a one count kickout and fire up this episode for a great conversation about music!

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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The Mike & JD Show Ep. 99: John Cena Turns Heel, WWE Elimination Chamber Reaction, AEW Heats Up Heading into Revolution

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:06:56 +0000

Join Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) for another jam-packed episode of The Mike & JD Show, part of the acclaimed Voices of Wrestling Network! This week, we dive into the wrestling world’s hottest topics: John Cena’s long-awaited heel turn, our reactions to the WWE Elimination Chamber, and the rising momentum in AEW as Revolution approaches.

Catch every episode on the Mike & JD Show YouTube channel (youtube.com/@mikeandjdshow) and follow us on X for real-time updates—Mike at @MikeGilbert311 and JD at @jd_oliva. Want more? Support us on Patreon.com/TheMikeAndJDShow for ad-free episodes plus exclusive bonus content you won’t find anywhere else!

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Nites of Nitro #13: Radical

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 16:50:25 +0000

In the final Timeline show before Dave becomes a Dad of Thunder, the lads sit down for one hell of a night as the Radicals debut on Raw, and also Nitro had...events?

*The debut of Mark Madden on commentary

*WCW plugging the hell out of Mick Foley's book

*The APA is born

*(deep sigh) The Snow Bunny match...

[Original Broadcast Date: January 31 2000]

We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod)to keep up to date with us, go to our linktree ( https://linktr.ee/WCWThunderPod ) to find all the ways you can listen to or follow us, and if you want a hell of a lot more Dave & Lee in your podcast diet, subscribe to our Patreon ( http://alargemanappears.com )

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Shake Them Ropes. Heel Cena

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 07:44:49 +0000

This week we start shortly after Elimination Chamber with THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM talking about the onramp to Wrestlemania and throw in some news and other thoughts on a good week in tv. Then for Vader Club we have Joe Malenko and Tsuyoshi Kikuchi vs. the Fantastics

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Nemeth Lawsuit, Quick Reviews

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:17:29 +0000

Fred goes solo to talk about the lawsuit Ryan Nemeth filed against AEW. Fred does his best to summarize the situation and share what little he knows as a layman. We get a recap on the rest of the news and then brief reviews of Collision's biggest angles and Dynamite. Check it out!

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The Flagship: Bait And Switch Edition

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:06:01 +0000

No, this is not a real Flagship episode. Yes, it's a ten minute commercial for the paywall. But if you are disappointed and hankering for your weekly Flagship fix, please take a listen to hear all about all of the bonus audio you could be getting if you become a Flagship Patreon subscriber.

This week alone, we produce FIVE episodes of Flagship Plus, our supplemental Flagship companion show, that covers all of the topics that don't make the cut for the weekly free Flagship. That's more hours of audio than you would have gotten on a full edition of The Flagship this week, plus a wide range of additional audio and written content including two new episodes of Tour Of The Territories, two new Watch Along matches, the Thursday Dynamite Review, a 2+ hour recap and analysis of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards, and more. There is over 10 new hours of audio behind the paywall this week alone, and a $10 sub unlocks access to thousands of more hours and everything we have ever produced.

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351 Super J-Cast - New Japan Cup Pick'Ems w/ Chris Samsa & John Carroll

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:08:31 +0000

Joel is joined by John Carroll and Chris Samsa to discuss the state of New Japan in 2025, the partnership with AEW, what we are looking forward to, and then give a full breakdown of the New Japan Cup 2025 brackets with our top tips on potential spoilers, big matches and storyline developments.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Memorial Gate 2025 & Rey De Parejas

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:07:56 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Dragongate’s annual Memorial Gate in Wakayama (2/24) is in the books and Open The Voice Gate is here to talk about it. They lead off discussing the Memorial Gate presentation, notes from a house show, and Case’s ways he’d fix it. From there, they discuss the Triangle Gate Paradox vs Z-Brats Match, the build to YAMATO vs Kzy, Akihiro Sahara’s progression, preview the doubleheader in Osaka and Rey De Parejas, and a quick note on GLEAT.

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5 Star Match Game #42: AEW redux

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:22:59 +0000

The Five Star Match Game returns, and we're so excited we just can't hide it, because we are returning to the land of All Elite Wrestling! Matt Feuerstein (@mayorMGF), Erin Quinn (MsErinQuinn), and Andy Napier (@napdaddy33) battle through a collision of Elite trivia! Who goes all out and builds their trivia dynasty? Tune in and find out!

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Mike & JD Show ep.98: Tony Khan Turns Down Shane McMahon, Bizarre AEW Lawsuit, Mike Goes Viral

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:15:00 +0000

Join Mike Gilbert and JD on the Mike & JD Show Episode 98, where we dive deep into the most explosive pro wrestling stories of the week, from February 16 to February 23, 2025. In this action-packed episode, we break down Tony Khan’s rejection of Shane McMahon’s bold pitch for equity and creative control in AEW, the bizarre lawsuit filed by Ryan Nemeth against AEW, and the latest shocking developments in TNA, including Tessa Blanchard’s controversial return and media restrictions.

Discover our top 10 wrestling news stories, meticulously researched with the help of Grok, xAI’s advanced AI, ensuring you get the "most accurate" and detailed updates in the industry. From WWE’s WrestleMania 41 match plans and The Rock’s disruption to AEW’s Revolution 2025 updated card featuring Adam Copeland vs. Jon Moxley, we cover it all. We also explore the "amended lawsuit filed by Vince McMahon, WWE, and John Laurinaitis," Elijah’s TNA debut, Ricky Starks’ NXT arrival, and more.

Don’t miss our in-depth analysis and insider insights—perfect for wrestling fans seeking the latest news, rumors, and commentary. Subscribe to the Mike & JD Show for weekly updates, hit the bell for notifications, and leave a comment with your thoughts on these massive stories!

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350 Super J-Cast New Japan Cup 2025 Bracket Reveal

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:19:00 +0000

Joel and Damon are back this week to discuss the 2025 New Japan Cup bracket reveal. The guys also chat about Fantastica Mania, NJPW 53rd Anniversary, Gabe Kidd working AEW, Hirooki Goto's future as World Champion, and so much more!

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Shake Them Ropes. Beta Male Energy

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:33:51 +0000

This week in the news: venue announcements in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM, a discussion on Beta Male energy in wrestling, and in Vader Club: Chris has selectedFrom Slamboree 98: Ultimo Dragon vs. Eddie Guerrero

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The Flagship: NXT Vengeance Day, Gran Hamada, Grand Slam rating & more!

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:00 +0000

The Flagship returns this week to review and recap NXT's Vengeance Day, discuss the newly-named Ricky Saints, the current state of NXT, the life and career of Gran Hamada, Grand Slam Australia ratings, & much more!

Case Lowe's Gran Hamada article: https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2025/02/15/the-life-career-enduring-legacy-of-gran-hamada/
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Open The Voice Gate - Gran Hamada & Hakata

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:38:08 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Open The Voice Gate opens up this week talking about the passing of Gran Hamada. They discuss Case’s excellent biography, the singular nature of Hamada’s life, his history dating to the JWA days, his inspiration, and both Mike and Case bring a Hamada match they wanted to talk about in light of his passing.

After that, it’s back to Dragongate after the first Acros Fukuoka (2/11) shows of the year, 30 Under 30, and previewing a fun looking Memorial Gate in Wakayama Card (2/24!)

Case’s Gran Hamada Retrospective: https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2025/02/15/the-life-career-enduring-legacy-of-gran-hamada/

Gran Hamada, Kendo & Black Man vs Los Brazos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kS39NJD0AU

Gran Hamada, El Texano & Silver King vs Negro Casas, Rambo & Dr. Wagner Jr. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kZx3HeHHDQ

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Music of the Mat Remix: Parejas Increíbles

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:40:30 +0000

In the world of lucha libre, a parejas increíbles match is when two rivals team up against another team of rivals in an attempt to put aside their differences for the sake of winning. We often see unusual collaborations in the world of music as well. On this episode, Andrew and returning guest Fred Morlan (The Good, The Bad & The Hungee) play songs that feature artists of different backgrounds, genres, and vibes coming together to make great music. These incredible pairs include The Lonely Island and Michael Bolton, Anthrax and Public Enemy, Tom Jones and The Cardigans, The KLF and Tammy Wynette, Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus, Daft Punk and Paul Williams, and many more. It doesn't matter if you're a técnico or a rudo, you can still enjoy this fun episode!

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Grand Slam Australia Review, Releases, & A Return to the Primer for GLEAT with Mike Spears!

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 22:30:00 +0000

"Magnificent" Mike Spears joins us for a very special episode of The Good, the Bad, and the Hungee! We talk through the releases of Miro, Malakai Black, and Ricky Starks, as well as the allegedly awful situation with Bear Boulder. Then Mike and I talk about GLEAT to finally complete the 2025 Great Pro Wrestling Primer.

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JBA: TJPW Max Heart Tournament Finals, Mio Momono, Maya Yukihi Produce, Stardom Path of Thunder Preview and more!

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 18:35:00 +0000

Kelly and Taylor return to talk everything joshi!

They discuss the finals of Tokyo Joshi's Max Heart tournament, one tough day for Mio Momono and Maya Yukihi's produce show!

But there's more! They also preview what's to come, including Stardom's Path of Thunder, a Marigold Korakuen Hall show, Tokyo Joshi's Go Girl 5 and more!

Give it a listen!

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Mike & JD Ep.97: AEW Collision Reaction, Australia "Controversy", Tony Khan Removes Bad Apples

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:24:18 +0000

On this episode of the Mike & JD Show, we break down the major developments shaking up AEW and beyond:

• AEW Grand Slam Reaction – We analyze the highs and lows from AEW Grand Slam 2024, discussing standout matches, surprise outcomes, and what the results mean for AEW's future.

• Australia "Controversy" – A deep dive into the latest buzz coming out of Australia about AEW moving from the stadium to an arena, ticket sales, and for some reason people are talking about the size of their ring. BAD FAITH GRIFTERS GALORE

• Tony Khan Removes Bad Apples – We explore reports that Tony Khan is taking decisive action by removing problematic figures from AEW, like Malakai Black, Miro, and Ricky Starks. Could Rey Fenix be next?

Join us as we dissect these hot topics, share our opinions, and predict what the future holds for AEW and professional wrestling!

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Shake Them Ropes. Cherry Pickers

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 05:07:16 +0000

This week in the news: roster moves, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM, some on the fly thoughts on NXT Vengeance and a very good Dynamite, and in Vader Club: Meiko Satomura vs Io Shirai from 2015.

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Emerald FlowShow #80: Docchi, Docchi Docchi?!

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Paul and Gerard celebrate KENTA's return home to NOAH, and discuss the company's hot show in Korakuen Hall. From there it's on to All Japan with a big tag title match and some strange booking. Then they go over the Champion Carnival participants.

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The Flagship: GOTO, New Beginning in Osaka, WWE/AEW releases, Grand Slam Preview & more!

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:49:35 +0000

This week on The Flagship: A review of NJPW New Beginning in Osaka, Hirooki Goto finally winning the IWGP World Heavyweight Title, and a real Dumb Jock Wrestling show through and through.

We also dive into the New Japan Cup, NJPW's upcoming anniversary show, recent WWE & AEW releases, Ricky Stark's (maybe?) NXT debut, Grand Slam Australia preview, MLW SuperFight & more!

Join us for Grand Slam Australia Instant Reaction LIVE!

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #105: Death to the Death Riders

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:15:39 +0000

On the latest episode of the GWP, host Jesse Collings is joined by Sarah of the Trish and Sarah Wrestling podcast to discuss the Death Riders storyline in AEW. They talk about the issues with Jon Moxley's performance, the lack of clear creative vision, the problems with the Adam Copeland feud and in general discuss AEW's issues with relying on older, established stars.

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349 Super J-Cast The New Beginning in Osaka Review

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:31:50 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to review The New Beginning in Osaka, including Gabe Kidd v Yota Tsuji, Konosuke Takeshita vs Oleg Boltin, and Hirooki Goto's big win against Zack Sabre Jr. The guys also discuss Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement tour, new IWGP Tag Champions, a possible re-birth of Shota Umino, and so much more!

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate in Vegas with Ho Ho Lun!

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:53 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

It’s a special Open The Voice Gate as Case and Mike welcome the Hong Kong Cool Star Ho Ho Lun to the show to talk about Dragongate’s upcoming shows in Las Vegas over Wrestlemania weekend. They discuss the rebirth of Dragongate USA, what to expect from the two shows, and how DGUSA will differ this time.Then to close up the episode, Mike takes a look at what has been announced so far in April!

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Days of Thunder #97: A Foreboding Sarcophagus

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:06:52 +0000

There are shows in this timeline that loudly announce to you the era of WCW you are in, and this is one.

For Dave and Lee this week, the object was to endure rather than review. Nevertheless they bring you their takes on plenty goings on this week:

*The first sighting of the Special Main Event King, and you will not believe who he wrestles

*Three 'musician who is bad' gimmicks on one show!

*The NWO open a casino

*The World Title hits some more unforced speed bumps.

[Original Broadcast Date: January 26 2000]

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Mike & JD Show Ep. 96: WWE Roster Cuts, AEW Grand Slam Preview, & The Rise of Harley Cameron

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:21:55 +0000

In this action-packed episode of the Mike & JD Show, Mike and JD break down a whirlwind of news as we head into 2025. We went live immediately after Super Bowl LIX, provided quick thoughts on the game and discuss Kendrick Lamar's continuous destoyal of Drake. Then, we dive deep into WWE's massive roster cuts, where several superstars have been released—including Sonya Deville, the Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) with manager Paul Ellering, Blair Davenport, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, Isla Dawn, Cedric Alexander, and The Good Brothers. What do these releases mean for WWE's future and potential main roster call-ups?

We also preview AEW Grand Slam 2025 Australia with insights on match predictions and storyline developments. Plus, we take a moment to spotlight the rising talent of Harley Cameron and discuss why his performance is turning heads in the wrestling world.

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348 Super J-Cast The New Beginning in Osaka Preview

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 22:22:47 +0000

348 Super J-Cast The New Beginning in Osaka Preview

Joel and Damon are back to discuss the key talking points and match reviews from Road To The New Beginning, including Jeff Cobb v ELP and Kosei Fujita v El Desperado from Korakuen Hall. We then give a full preview of The New Beginning in Osaka, with hot takes on Shota Umino, The Young Bucks, Gabe Kidd and champ-in-waiting Hirooki Goto.

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Shake Them Ropes. Never Read the Comments

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 05:05:29 +0000

Jeff broke his own rule on the VOW discord and vanity searched. Jeff got mad at the stupid. Jeff talks it out. Plus more news, THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM and in Vader Club: Nov picks DDP vs. Randy Savage from Great American Bash 1997

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: The Brisbane Mess

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:05:07 +0000

Oh no AEW, what're you doing? Grand Slam Australia is coming and, uh, it sure took a path to get here! Fred & Tyler talk about it, the rest of the AEW news, the FSM 50 and VOW's Match of the Year, and this week's actually good Dynamite!

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The Flagship: NJPW New Beginning in Osaka, Jey Uso, Rumble/RAW #s & more!

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 17:30:00 +0000

This week on The Flagship Podcast: a preview of NJPW's New Beginning in Osaka and a catch-up on the entire New Beginning tour, AEW's Grand Slam Australia card taking shape, Jey Uso's potential as a WrestleMania main eventer, Netflix numbers for Royal Rumble/RAW & more!

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Truth Gate, Rey de Parejas & Yuki Yoshioka

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:27:41 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

With a newsworthy show at Tokyo Korakuen Hall (2/5) in the books, OTVG is back to talk all about it! Case and Mike discuss Yuki Yoshioka’s return at the end of the show before discussing the Special Six-Man Tag main event of YAMATO teaming with Reiwa Big Six members Shun Skywalker and Kota Minoura versus Kzy and Reiwa Big Six members Ben-K and Madoka Kikuta. As well they discuss the angles coming out of Kyoto (2/1) that led to the situation with Z-Brats vs Paradox, Rey de Parejas, SSW Quest IV, DG at Mania Weekend and more!

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Music of the Mat Remix: Going for the Cover

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:17:57 +0000

One of the ways to win a pro wrestling match is to go for the cover, or pin your opponent's shoulders to the mat for three seconds. It's an essential element of the sport, just as the cover song is an essential part of music. On this episode, Andrew and returning guest Andy LaBarre go for the cover, so to speak, and play a bunch of great cover songs from over the years. Artists played include Charles Bradley, Dolly Parton, D'Angelo, William Shatner, Eddie Hazel, Chris Cornell, The Power Station, Heart, and many more. The songs on this episode may not be originals, but they can still keep you down for the three count.

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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Lucha Jobbers: WWE Royal Rumble 2025 y la enmienda del caso de Janel Grant

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 02:44:05 +0000

Esta semana tenemos un episodio dedicado a todo lo ocurrido en el WWE Royal Rumble 2025: la victoria de Jey Uso (¡YEET!), reseña de todas las luchas, la mentalidad del fan de WWE y el capitalismo desenfrenado de la empresa. También hablamos sobre los detalles de las enmiendas a la demanda de Janet Grant a Vince McMahon y WWE. Al final tenemos el pequeño previo de NJPW New Beginning in Osaka 2025.

Si te gusta el contenido y tienes dinero extra, puedes dejarnos una donación en este enlace. Cualquier cantidad es agradecida y todo va directo a los anfitriones de este querido podcast.

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JBA: SAREEEism VI, Max Heart Tournament Semifinals, Stardom Korakuen Hall and more!

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:56:17 +0000

Kelly and Taylor are back once again to talk everything joshi!

They discuss SAREEEism VI, the semifinals of Tokyo Joshi's Max Heart tournament, a dynamite Stardom Korakuen Hall show and Marigold's first Loser Leaves Town match!

But that's not all! They also preview what's to come, including a brand new wrestling venue, the Max Heart Tournament finals, Tokyo Joshi's show on a bullet train, the return of the FantastICE Title and more!

Give it a listen!

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Mike & JD Show ep.95: New Details in the Case Against Vince McMahon & WWE | Royal Rumble Reaction

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 08:03:11 +0000

In this episode of The Mike & JD Show, JD Oliva makes his return and BJ Bethel (@BJBethelTweets on X) joins the discussion to break down the latest details in the Janel Grant lawsuit against WWE and Vince McMahon. We explore new evidence and allegations that could reshape the legal landscape for WWE, and examine what these revelations mean for the future of the company.

Mike also provides his thoughts on the Royal Rumble, analyzing key moments and controversies from the event, while we discuss AEW's continued struggles with ratings and fan engagement. Tune in for an in-depth look at these major wrestling developments and expert analysis on what lies ahead for WWE and AEW.

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Emerald FlowShow #79: OZAWAMANIA

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 07:02:34 +0000

Paul and Gerard are back talking about developments in GLEAT and Big Japan. Then they cover NOAH and the ups and downs of the Team 2000X storyline. They conclude by covering All Japan with a great Triple Crown match between Jun Saito and Yuma Anzai.

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The Flagship: Royal Rumble Preview, SNME Review, Toni Storm/Mariah May, Col. DeBeers & more!

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:43:13 +0000

This week on The Flagship Podcast: a preview of this weekend's Royal Rumble, a review of WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event, analysis of the Toni Storm/Mariah May angle from AEW Collision, Grand Slam Australia, the life and career of Col. DeBeers/Ed Wiskoski & more!

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Shake Them Ropes. Royal Rumble 2025 Preview

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 06:53:40 +0000

This week in the news the headliner for the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony is revealed, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM, the Royal Rumble is Saturday and in Vader Club: Akira Hokuto vs. Meiko Satomura from April 29, 2001

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347 Super J-Cast Road To The New Beginning

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:19:40 +0000

Joel and Damon return with a "Preview and Review" of the Road to The New Beginning including the NEVER Openweight 6 Man Tag Championship match. The guys also discuss Weekly Pro Wrestling's Year End awards, Hulk Flair, Hiroshi Tanahashi's final opponent, Ryusuke Taguchi's newest breathing technique, and answer your questions.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate The Gate of Bayside 2025 Review!

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 03:08:40 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

The first big show of Dragongate’s 2025 is in the books and Open The Voice Gate is back to talk all about it. They start with some State of the Union discussion about venues and scheduling before getting into Gate of Bayside. They review the big YAMATO vs Strong Machine J Dream Gate match along with the rest of the card; look ahead to Kyoto this weekend and more!

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Mike & JD Show Ep. 94: RIP Colonel DeBeers, AEW Popularity Decline, WWE SNME Reaction

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:00:29 +0000

Mike is joined by Cousin Joe this week as JD is out of town, and they cover a range of timely wrestling topics, including:

• The Passing of Colonel DeBeers

Edward Wiskoski, better known as Colonel DeBeers, passed away on January 23, 2025, at age 80. Mike and Joe reflect on his storied career during the 1980s and 1990s, recalling his controversial heel work and unique persona.

• AEW’s Declining Popularity

AEW’s initial allure as the antithesis to WWE has faded, with criticisms of ex-WWE talent overload, a stale show format, and weak babyfaces. Many fans feel the company lacks direction and fails to spotlight fresh young stars, leading to frustration with the overall product.

• Britt Baker Out of the Spotlight

Despite having multiple years left on her AEW contract, Britt Baker isn’t being featured on TV. Tensions from the past MJF-Alicia Atout incident and her feud with Thunder Rosa may have contributed to her uncertain status, especially now that Mercedes Moné has become the face of AEW’s women’s division.

• Ricky Starks’ Attempted Exit

Ricky Starks reportedly asked for his AEW release but was refused by Tony Khan. Starks, who hasn’t been used on AEW TV, seems to be “frozen out” after expressing dissatisfaction. Planned storylines, including a split from Big Bill, were apparently shelved.

• Reaction to WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event

Mike and Joe also discuss the buzz and reception surrounding WWE’s latest Saturday Night’s Main Event. With rumors of low ratings and a lukewarm fan response, how does this iconic brand fare in the current wrestling climate?

Join us for an in-depth conversation as we dissect these developments and share perspectives on where the wrestling industry is headed next.

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Shake Them Ropes. Yellow Ghosts

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 03:51:07 +0000

This week in the News: wouldn’t you know it, Hulk Hogan can’t make Saturday Night's Main Event, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Let’s talk some AEW management and Vader Club: Nov picks from Superclash II in 1987 Nick Bockwinkel vs. Curt Hennig.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #104: A Quick Word On Wrestling Media

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 03:36:22 +0000

On the latest episode of the GWP, host Jesse Collings reviews the weekends news regarding wrestling media, the overall lack of professionalism surrounding the industry, why gossips and rumors are damaging the public's understanding of the business, and why the wrestling companies themselves are partly responsible.

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The Flagship: The People vs. GCW, TNA Genesis, SNME, ratings & more!

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:15:00 +0000

The Flagship Podcast is back this week to review GCW's return to the Hammerstein Ballroom (The People vs. GCW), TNA Genesis 2025, preview this weekend's Saturday Night's Main Event, peek in on WrestleMania Weekend, look at recent ratings trends & much more!

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346 Super J-Cast 2024 Year End Awards

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 16:37:25 +0000

Joel and Damon return with the annual Super J-Cast Year End Awards show. The votes have been calculated and your voices have been heard - from Wrestler of the Year, Tag Team of the Year, Show and Match of the Year to the often comical "Fan Choice" Awards, we throw flowers at the top performers of 2024.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate at Mania, 1on1, Young Dragon's Cup and Bayside Preview!

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:21:11 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

To kick off this week’s show, Case and Mike discuss Dragongate’s impending return to Wrestlemania Weekend, what they can report on, what they expect, and their excitement for Dragongate in Vegas.

Then it’s time to talk Dragongate’s huge last week with the doubleheader in Tokyo (1/15 & 16) and the Young Dragon’s Cup in Kobe (1/18 & 19). To kick off the reviews, they give their spoiler free recommendations. From there, they discuss the Premium 1on1 show, the events of 1/16 and the entire Young Dragon’s Cup tournament, their ranking of the participants and preview Gate of Bayside!

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Music of the Mat Remix: You Still Got It (8th Anniversary Show)

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:12:32 +0000

"You still got it!" is a popular, albeit patronizing chant directed at older pro wrestlers who can still put on a good performance. Well, this show is turning eight years old, an elderly age in podcasting years, so maybe it's time to get that chant going. On this episode, Andrew reunites with show co-founder Chris Maffei for an anniversary show dedicated to older musicians who still put out quality work well into their careers and are worthy of a "you still got it" chant. Artists played include James Brown, AC/DC, Lenny Kravitz, Madonna, Loretta Lynn, Ozzy Osbourne, Blondie, Deep Purple, Santana, and many more. Thank you to everybody for listening to and supporting the podcast for the past eight years!

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #103: Reviewing the FSM 50

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:02:00 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by Gerard Di Trolio of the Emerald FlowShow to discuss the 2024 FSM 50, which was just published on VoicesofWrestling.com. Jesse and Gerard talk about their voting process before diving into the names that fell off the list from last year, and go into the wrestlers who made the list for the first time.

FSM 50: https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2025/01/16/fsm-50-2024-the-50-best-wrestlers-in-the-world/

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Mike & JD Show ep.93: TNA Genesis Reaction

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Mike brings Brace for IMPACT to the World of VOW and recaps a fun Genesis show with special guests Cousin Joe & Brian Zilem. For premium content head to

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JBA: Stardom and Marigold Korakuen Hall, SEAdLINNNG, Max Heart Tournament and more!

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 06:29:37 +0000

Kelly and Taylor return to cover all the news and action from the world of joshi!

They discuss big shows from Stardom and Marigold along with the start of Tokyo Joshi's Max Heart tournament and big matches from Pro Wrestling WAVE and SEAdLINNNG!

But wait, there's more! They also preview what's to come, including the next show for SAREEEism, SAREEEism VI, the next round of the Max Heart Tournament, a big Wonder of Stardom title match and more!

Give it a listen!

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Days of Thunder #96: He Was 32

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 06:01:46 +0000

In the wake of a week of departures, injuries and firings in WCW, Dave and Lee return to the show in search of anything positive to cling onto. What lies ahead?

*The Gormless Ones lose the tag titles

*The NWO asks what kind of man you are. Like, a lot.

*The future of the WCW Title is decided.

*Berlyn vs. The Wall for either the 1st or 100th time, who can say?

We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod)to keep up to date with us, go to our linktree ( https://linktr.ee/WCWThunderPod ) to find all the ways you can listen to or follow us, and if you want a hell of a lot more Dave & Lee in your podcast diet, subscribe to our Patreon ( http://alargemanappears.com )

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Shake Them Ropes. Pabst Blue Ribbon

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 05:55:15 +0000

In the News, the WWE and TNA make a deal in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM Penta makes his debut and in Vader Club my pick Ayumi Kurihara & Kana vs. Meiko Satomura & Ayako Hamada

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The Great 2025 Pro Wrestling Primer!

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 21:03:46 +0000

If we're going to talk like AEW is the center of the pro wrestling world, we should help you learn what's going on in pro wrestling outside of AEW.

In this mega episode, Fred has guests on to talk about various aspects of the professional wrestling landscape.

First, Fred touches on the latest big AEW news stories, and then he is joined by an esteemed group of pro wrestling experts in their field covering a different wrestling promotion or region:

Mr. Warren Hayes - New Japan Pro Wrestling
Jeff Hawkins- WWE
Mike Gilbert - TNA
thecubsfan - CMLL & AAA
Case Lowe - Dragongate
Paul Völsch & Gerard Di Trolio - All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling NOAH & DDT
Kelly Harrass - STARDOM, Tokyo Joshi Pro & Marigold
Ian Hamilton - RevPro & wXw

I hope this is educational & fun, and that you all enjoyed it. Thanks for listening!

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The Flagship: Grand Slam Australia, TNA/WWE, Battle in the Valley, GCW, MLW, FSM 50 & more!

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:15:00 +0000

The Flagship Podcast is back this week to discuss the bizarre story surrounding the airtime of AEW Grand Slam Australia and AEW's upcoming schedule.

We'll also recap and review NJPW Battle in the Valley, MLW King of Colosseum, preview GCW's return to the Hammerstein Ballroom, TNA/WWE's new partnership and give our reaction to the 2024 FSM 50!

2024 FSM 50: https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2025/01/16/fsm-50-2024-the-50-best-wrestlers-in-the-world/

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345 Super J-Cast Battle in the Valley 2025 Review

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:40:07 +0000

Joel and Damon are return to review New Japan's Battle in the Valley show from San Jose. The guys discuss all of the big matches, including Konosuke Takeshita vs. KUSHIDA, Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Hechicero, and El Desperado vs. Taiji Ishimori. The guys also discuss the New Beginning line-up, Yuji Nagata Wrestling Life 40th Anniversary Blue Justice XV, a Super J-Cast reunion in Tokyo, and answer a ton of your questions.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate 2025 Kickoff!

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:49:01 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Dragongate has kicked off their 2025 schedule and Open The Voice Gate is back to talk about the first week’s shows in Kobe (1/9), Kyoto (1/11) and Osaka (1/12)! They give their mostly spoiler-free recommendations and then discuss the East vs West Battle and first shows on their taping loop. They discuss the three title matches coming up in Yokohama, the YAMATO vs SMJ Dream Gate match, new members of Gold Class, can Mike predict the Dead or Alive cage match, Young Dragon’s Cup Preview and a whole lot more!

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Mike & JD Show ep.92: AEW Die-Hards Revolt Against Tony Khan, VKM Lawsuit, MLW Carny Tactics

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:29:31 +0000

In this episode of the Mike & JD Show, Mike and JD pull back the curtain on the latest controversies and shakeups rocking the wrestling world. From Vince McMahon settling with the SEC to MLW allegedly fudging its attendance numbers, AEW fans revolting against the Death Riders storyline, Chris Jericho’s in-ring critiques, and Malakai Black’s surprise departure from AEW, there’s a lot to unpack.

Topics Covered:

• Vince McMahon Settles With SEC

VKM makes his loyalists think his case is closed when in reality: Nothing could be further from the truth.

• MLW Attendance Controversy

MLW is reportedly inflating their attendance figures. Is this a desperate move to show momentum, or common carny tactics?

• AEW Diehards Revolt

AEW loyalists are pushing back against the Death Riders story, Jericho’s recent in-ring performances, and the reliance on older talent over 50. We discuss the fans’ frustrations and how AEW might address them.

• Malakai Black Leaves AEW

Another high-profile AEW exit. Why Malakai Black’s departure is significant, and what it might mean for AEW’s booking and locker room morale.

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Shake Them Ropes. Jeff Almost Dies Again

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:55:01 +0000

This week in the News, the Royal Rumble goes international, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Meh, and in Vader Club Chris picked Nick Bockwinkel vs. Bruiser Brody from August 31, 1979.

Plus Jeff's no good very bad week and Nov talks about his maladies. We're back and not so better than ever.

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The Flagship: RAW on Netflix Rating, Wrestle Kingdom Weekend Fallout, & more!

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 16:55:00 +0000

The Flagship Podcast reacts to the RAW on Netflix numbers and discusses the first week of streaming for AEW and WWE.

Additional topics include the fallout from NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom/Wrestle Dynasty weekend, the latest on Chris Charlton's suspension, NJPW's New Year Dash, a first look at this year's WrestleMania Weekend schedule in Las Vegas, and more!

RAW on Netflix rating
First weeks of streaming for AEW & WWE
Wrestle Kingdom/Wrestle Dynasty Fallout
Latest on Chris Charlton's suspension
WrestleMania Weekend 2025 Schedule
Year-End Lists
& more!

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344 Super J-Cast Wrestle Kingdom Weekend Wrap-Up

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:30:00 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to wrap-up New Japan's biggest weekend of the year. The guys discuss all of the fallout including the elevation of Gabe Kidd, the NJPW / AEW partnership, Chris Charlton, Shota Umino, Young Bucks and Kenny Omega's return, and answer a ton of your questions.

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Open The Voice Gate - Rewind and Rewatch - Blood Generation (1/14/05)

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:24:11 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate - Rewind and Rewatch! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back to Rewind and Rewatch important events in Dragon System history.

Surprise! Open The Voice Gate is back with one last 25th Anniversary episode of Rewind and Rewatch as it’s time to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the founding of the transformative heel stable Blood Generation from 1/14/2005!

But first, we must talk about the steps that led us to needing Blood Generation. That takes us back to the initial Toryumon split, Odiaba Everyday Pro Wrestling, the shedding of the roster, Aagan Issou, Waku Waku Fujii Land and more! Then it’s time for one of the most important nights and shows in Dragongate history, the first SkyPerfect PPV of 2005 from Korakuen Hall on January 14th 2005!

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Open The Voice Gate - The 2024 Ulty Awards!

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 06:09:12 +0000

"Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Dragongate is on holiday break so that means one thing to Case and Mike: TIME FOR THE 2024 ULTY AWARDS. They discuss their thoughts on the shows going on in Japan over New Year’s week (This was recorded on 1/4/25) and Cases’ thoughts on the year-end Kobe Sambo Hall shows up top. Then they get to their ballots, decide Dragongate’s MVP, Whose stock went up in 2024 and whose went down, and the top shows and matches of Dragongate’s 2024!

Their written ballots can be found at voicesofwrestling.com or in the #Open-The-Voice-Gate channel on the VOW discord!

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Music of the Mat Remix: The Fab Four Horsemen

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:09:52 +0000

It's time to make some history on Music of the Mat Remix. This is not only the first artist-centric episode of the new format, but also the first one with a pun title. It's a Beatles episode that came about by mashing arguably the greatest band of all time's nickname with The Four Horsemen, arguably the greatest wrestling stable of all time. Yes, it's that simple, but this episode is anything but! Andrew is joined by returning guest and Beatles superfan JoJo Remy to play a selection of songs spanning the group's relatively short, yet impactful run. From early love songs to experimental studio work to the last song the band ever recorded, this episode has legendary music and lively conversation. Cut your hair into a mop top and throw up the four fingers, because we're showing some love to the lads from Liverpool!

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Emerald FlowShow #78: House of 2000X

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Paul and Gerard are back with a huge episode discussing all of the big shows that happened during the holiday season. They cover All Japan, NOAH, DDT and even a match from Big Japan. Plus a breakdown of some surprise title changes and what these mean for the future of All Japan and NOAH.

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Análisis de NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 y Wrestle Dynasty

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 07:55:57 +0000

¡Feliz 2025! Regresamos con un análisis de todo lo ocurrido en NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 y Wrestle Dynasty. Platicamos sobre los problemas de NJPW y las posibles soluciones, la lucha épica entre Omega y Kidd, la magia de Ishii, el fracaso de Shota y más. También hablamos de NOAH The Year Year y un ejemplo de cómo crear estrellas. Además, la WWE y AEW llegan a streaming.

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GWP #102: John Cena, The Last Great Wrestling Star

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:36:50 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, Joe Lanza from the Flagship Wrestling Podcast and FlagshipPatreon.com returns to the show to talk about John Cena as he begins his final year in wrestling. They talk about his legacy as the last traditional wrestling star, his underrated in-ring legacy, the fact that he never turned heel, and what to expect from his final year in wrestling.

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Mike & JD Show ep.91: Kenny Omega is Back, AEW on MAX is So Exciting, NJPW’s Big Weekend

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Mike & JD return to discuss a monumental week in pro wrestling. From Kenny Omega making a surprise return to NJPW and AEW’s big move to MAX (with “I’m So Excited” by The Pointer Sisters as its theme), to a jam-packed NJPW Wrestle Kingdom and Wrestle Dynasty weekend. Adam Copeland changes his name to “COPE,” leaving everyone scratching their heads, and RAW prepares to debut on Netflix. Here’s what you can expect:

• NJPW’s Big Weekend

Reactions to Wrestle Kingdom and Wrestle Dynasty, including Kenny Omega’s shocking return and the matches that stole the show.

• AEW on MAX

Why this move is so exciting for AEW, plus thoughts on “I’m So Excited” as the official theme.

• Adam “COPE” Copeland

The weird name change and what it might mean for his character moving forward.

• RAW’s Debut on Netflix

How WWE’s move to the streaming giant could change the game.

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JBA: New Years Spectacular!

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 07:28:26 +0000

Kelly and Taylor are back for the first episode of 2025 to discuss everything going on in a very busy time in the world of joshi!

They discuss big shows from Stardom, Marigold, Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling, OZ Academy, Ice Ribbon and so many more!

But it doesn't end there! They also preview what's to come, including the start of Tokyo Joshi's annual Max Heart Tournament and big Korakuen Hall shows from both Stardom and Marigold! And Prominence returns with a match made just for Kelly!

Give it a listen!

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The Flagship: Wrestle Kingdom & Wrestle Dynasty, NOAH, AJPW & more!

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Happy 2025! The Flagship Podcast returns for a final preview of NJPW's two-night Tokyo Dome festivities, looking at both Wrestle Kingdom and Wrestle Dynasty.

We also review New Year's shows from Pro Wrestling NOAH and AJPW, featuring new champions in both promotions, plus our first Contract Season segment of the year and a dive into AEW and WWE's new content platforms.

Instant Reaction LIVE: Wrestle Kingdom & Wrestle Dynasty!

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Open The Voice Gate - Rewind and Rewatch - Class of 2016

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 09:00:18 +0000

To complete the Dragon System’s 25th Anniversary year, Case and Mike go back to 2016 and the rookie class of 2016: Ben-K, Shun Skywalker, Yuki Yoshioka, HYO and Katsumi Takashima and their famous match on December 1, 2016 against the veteran team of CIMA, Masaaki Mochizuki, Dragon Kid, Don Fujii and Gamma. They take everyone through the major Junior Heavyweight tournaments the 2016 Super J Cup and the WWE Cruiserweight Classic, Tozawa’s departure, the Summer of Eita, YAMATO’s bad start to his long Dream Gate reign to discuss how the largest dojo class to that point of modern Dragon System history grew in front of our eyes and faced their toughest early test in the brutal Korakuen Hall match!

The footage listing can be found in the #open-the-voice-gate channel in the Voices of Wrestling discord or on the show post at Voices of Wrestling!

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The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee: Worlds End 2024 Review!

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 22:56:34 +0000

Tyler & Fred are back to talk about the ups and downs of the 2024 edition of Worlds End. We discuss some great matches, some not great booking in a couple spots, and the upcoming Death Riders vs. FTR + Adam Copeland storyline. Or, uh, Cope, I guess.

It's a fun time, so check it out!

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343 Super J-Cast Wrestle Kingdom Preview

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:16:58 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to preview New Japan's biggest show of the year - Wrestle Kingdom on January 4th. The guys provide their analysis for each match along with predictions for title changes, break-out performances, and where the company is headed into 2025. A great show to get you hyped for the biggest day on New Japan's calendar.

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Guerrilla Radio #1: Kurt Russellreunion 3 Review (PATREON PREVIEW)

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Garrett and Liam kick off Guerrilla Radio, our new 2012/2013 PWG review show, covering Kurt Russellreunion 3 - including a bunch of Dragon Gate talent, Mascarita Dorada, the new British Bulldogs and so much more!

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Days of Thunder: WCW Souled Out 2000

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 19:57:07 +0000

From our unexpectedly long Christmas hibernation here at the DoT offices comes an eagerly anticipated chapter in WCW history: Souled Out 2000!

Throw the holiday leftovers into a big ass sandwich and listen in as Dave and Lee tackle:

*The week Vince Russo was sacked (for the first time)

*CARD SUBJECT TO CHANGE

*Mr. Reliable William Kidman

*Dean Malenko ends his WCW career accidentally eliminating himself from a match

[Original Broadcast Date: 16 January 2000]

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Mike & JD Show ep.90: AEW Worlds End Reaction | NJPW Wrestle Kingdom & Dynasty Previews

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:45:00 +0000

In this episode of the Mike & JD Show, Mike and JD are joined by Jeremy Finestone (x.com/JerFinestone), host of "Speaking of Strong Style" on Fight Game Media, to break down AEW’s Worlds End event. They also dive into the upcoming NJPW Wrestle Kingdom and Dynasty shows, offering insights, predictions, and must-see matches. Don’t miss out on expert analysis from all three hosts as they explore the future of both AEW and NJPW.

Topics:

• AEW Worlds End Reaction: Key matches, standout performances, and possible storylines shaping AEW’s trajectory.

• NJPW Wrestle Kingdom Preview: Major matchups, title defenses, and the stars who might steal the show at NJPW’s biggest event of the year.

• Dynasty Previews: What to expect from this new show and how it could fit into the broader NJPW landscape.

• Guest: Jeremy Finestone from Fight Game Media shares his expertise on New Japan Pro-Wrestling and the future of strong style wrestling.

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5 Star Match Game #41: 2024

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:15:54 +0000

The Five Star Match Game returns for our fourth annual year in review show, covering wresting events from around the world in the past 12 months. And we have a power panel as Alan Counihan, Mike Spears, and Case Lowe field questions about WWE, AEW, Japan, Mexico, and more! Questions are answered, grievances are aired, and a great time is had by all. Happy New Year!

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A Quick Hit Preview for Worlds End 2024

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:35:54 +0000

Fred comes back solo to do a quick look at what we're getting at Worlds End. The Continental Classic was pretty darn good, but there's a couple matches on this card he's worried about.

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342 Super J-Cast Wrestle Kingdom Build-up

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 14:45:30 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to discuss the Road To Tokyo Dome shows leading up to Wrestle Kingdom on January 4th. The guys also discuss KOPW retirement, new Rumble announcement, added spice to the IWGP Jr Tag WK opener, Shota's big spotlight moment, El Phantasmo, and the return of NJPW Concurso Photo reviews.

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Shake Them Ropes. 2024 Holiday Spectacular

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 19:34:07 +0000

We asked for questions and got a couple wrestling and mostly not. Takes on music, movies, AEW along with a double Vader Club: Midnight Express vs. Fantastics from WCCW's Parade of Stars II and Shibata vs. Ishii from the G1 2013

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Music of the Mat Remix: A Taste of 2024

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:59:03 +0000

The end of 2024 is just days away, but before we turn the calendar to 2025, it's time to look back on what the year offered us in terms of music. Andrew and first-time guest Dakota Jones (Voices of Wrestling) resurrect "A Taste of" from the old format of the podcast, looking at a sampling of songs that came out in 2024 that they enjoyed. It's not meant to be a definitive "best of" list, and there are some big names who did not make the cut, but Andrew and Dakota still have plenty of great music to gush about. Artists played include Brittany Howard, Sturgill Simpson, Ghost, The Smile, Magdalena Bay, Charley Crockett, Judas Priest, Sierra Ferrell, and many more. Happy Holidays, Happy New Year, and thank you to everyone who listened to the podcast in 2024!

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Mike & JD Show Ep. 89: Storytelling in AEW, Smaller Venues, SNME Bombs, TNA’s New TV Deal

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:51:35 +0000

JD returns for a special Sunday edition with Mike, bringing his expertise as a fiction writer to analyze AEW’s storytelling hurdles. The duo also covers the success of AEW’s smaller venue strategy, the underwhelming ratings for WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event, and TNA’s new TV deal in Canada that could give them a major advantage over WWE and AEW in that market.

Topics:

• JD’s Fiction Writer Lens on AEW’s Storytelling

Breaking down the Death Riders storyline and pointing out the plot holes that are hurting AEW’s overall narrative.

• AEW’s Smaller Venue Success

Why AEW’s move to more intimate venues is paying off and what it means for their business model.

• WWE’s SNME Bombs in Ratings

Exploring why Saturday Night’s Main Event failed to capture an audience and what implications it has for WWE’s programming strategies.

• TNA’s New TV Deal in Canada

TNA lands a stronger Canadian broadcast partner than WWE and AEW, potentially reshaping the wrestling landscape north of the border.

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Shake Them Ropes. Fitting

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 12:03:00 +0000

This week the Athletic with a hit piece of Lee Fitting, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM- is Ricochet a geek or is this the start of a supervillain origin story and in Vader Club from WCW Saturday Night 1996, The Belfast Bruiser vs. Lord Steven Regal

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The Flagship: Lee Fitting, SNME rating, Final Battle, Strong Style Evolved & Stalker Ichikawa

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 18:05:03 +0000

The Flagship Podcast returns this week with a packed show covering a ton of news and notes across the world of wrestling, including news that WWE's Lee Fitting was dismissed from ESPN due to misconduct allegations, WWE's disappointing Saturday Night's Main Event rating, NJPW Strong Style Evolved, the retirement of Stalker Ichikawa, a preview of ROH Final Battle 2024 & more!

WWE's Lee Fitting was dismissed from ESPN due to misconduct allegations & Janel Grant's reps responded.
WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event had a disappointing rating & more importantly, some patented Legentil Activity.
NJPW Strong Style Evolved review
Dragongate Final Gate 2024 + Stalker Ichikawa Retirement
ROH Final Battle 2024 Preview
& more!

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Mike & JD Show ep.88: WWE's Newest Scandal, TNA's Exodus, and Darby Allin vs Will Ospreay Reviewed

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:02:04 +0000

In this episode of The Mike & JD Show, Mike goes solo as JD is out at the last minute. The wrestling world is buzzing, and Mike breaks down the top stories:

• WWE’s Newest Scandal:

A recent report reveals troubling allegations against WWE’s Lee Fitting, who allegedly exhibited misconduct during his time at ESPN. According to The Athletic, Fitting objectified women, criticized physical appearances, and made crude, sexual remarks. Mike discusses the implications for WWE and how this may affect public perception moving forward.

• TNA’s Annual Exodus:

As the calendar turns, multiple TNA contracts have expired, and some wrestlers aren’t returning—some were even asked to take pay cuts. Mike explains why this talent turnover is happening, how it impacts TNA’s roster stability, and what it says about the company’s financial health and future booking plans.

• Darby Allin vs Will Ospreay Match Review:

Mike dives into the jaw-dropping Darby Allin vs Will Ospreay showdown from AEW Dynamite, asking whether this could be the best TV match of 2024 so far. He breaks down the key moments, the storytelling, and what made the match stand out in a crowded wrestling landscape.

From unsettling scandals to roster shake-ups and show-stealing matches, this episode covers the biggest news and controversies shaping pro wrestling right now.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #101: RAW On Netflix And What To Expect

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:30:00 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics to discuss WWE heading into 2025. They discuss RAW debuting on Netflix, the potential positives and negatives that come with such a major move, John Cena's farewell tour, risk factors for the upcoming year and a lot more.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate The Final Gate 2024 Review & Ichikawa Retirement!

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:08:46 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

It’s a big Open The Voice Gate this week as Case and Mike are back to talk Dragongate, The Final Gate, and Konomama Ichikawa’s retirement. They lead off with the Shimizu situation, GLEAT’s PR and Subscription strategy. Then it’s time to talk The Final Gate, the YAMATO vs Dragon Dia Double Dream and Brave Gate matches, and the rest of Dragongate’s final “big show of the year. After that, Case and Mike review today’s Korakuen with Konomama Ichikawa vs Hiroshi Tanahashi, a 3 way 6 man tag and a lot of fun from Tokyo!

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341 Super J-Cast Year In Review With KISS

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:16:42 +0000

A very special Super J-Cast as Joel and Damon are joined by the guys from Keepin' It Strong Style to review the year that was in New Japan. In this special live-stream, the guys discuss Wrestle Kingdom build, the IWGP World Championship picture, G1 fallout, AEW partnerships, New Japan's transition year, what went wrong in Strong, and the great, good, bad and ugly in 2024 for New Japan Pro Wrestling.

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Mike & JD Show ep.87: Tessa Returns, AEW Business, & Lucha Bros Cause Trouble

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:24:16 +0000

JD returns this week as Mike & JD dissect the latest in wrestling, including AEW’s struggles in the ratings and at the box office, the staggering dominance of WWE, and seismic shifts in talent movement. With key stats and insights, they examine what’s causing AEW’s decline and whether TNA and WWE are capitalizing on these weaknesses.

Topics Covered:

• AEW’s Business Struggles

Ratings Down Across Dynamite, Rampage, and Collision, especially in the coveted 18-34 demo.

Despite a lucrative TV deal with WBD, AEW’s declining house shows and viewer erosion spell trouble long-term.

AEW’s "cool factor" is waning as fans call out inconsistent booking and a perception of the product becoming too "WWE-lite."

• WWE’s Continued Success

Raw and SmackDown thrive across all demos, far outpacing AEW.

WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event revival with PPV-level matches proves the company’s ability to draw major crowds.

WWE’s star power and stable storytelling reinforce a positive perception with fans and maintain strong house show attendance.

• AEW vs. WWE in Ticket Sales

WWE’s post-Christmas SmackDown and AEW’s Worlds End PPV go head-to-head in Orlando. WWE currently leads in ticket sales.

AEW’s biggest challenge: retaining younger viewers and keeping events feeling special and must-see.

• TNA’s Bold Moves for 2025

TNA announces major PPVs in Los Angeles and New York City, aiming to expand its footprint.

Questions arise about whether TNA can fill these larger arenas and whether strong ticket sales will follow the company’s ambitions.

• Tessa Blanchard’s Surprise Return to TNA

Tessa’s comeback at Final Resolution 2024 re-energizes the women’s division and sets up high-profile feuds.

Her return adds star power and historical significance given her past World Championship win in TNA.

• Lucha Bros’ Discontent with AEW

Rey Fenix’s deleted tweets accuse AEW of neglecting talent care, fueling rumors of dissatisfaction.

Pentagon Jr. hints at a future WWE run and confirms he’s dropping the "Pentagon Jr." name due to trademark issues. Both Lucha Bros appear poised to leave AEW once their contracts expire.

All this and more as Mike & JD break down the winners, losers, and what the future holds for each promotion.

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Days of Thunder #95: Get Some Soup

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 05:53:55 +0000

With mere days left until a seismic Souled out, Days of Thunder return to sniff out the latest in WCW:

*Running back angles from 3 years ago AND 3 weeks ago on the same show

*Champagne on a Pole

*A new crack detective team begin their first case in WCW

*A ruling must be made on the Linear Martial Arts Division Championship!

[Original Broadcast Date 12 January 2000]

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Shake Them Ropes. NagaHawkins

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 04:47:15 +0000

This week Netflix with little interest in the WWE archives, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM sight gags and a rampage match for your major return and in VADER CLUB a first, a match Jeff doesn’t remember from December to Dismember, Ultimate Jeopardy and we’ll talk what ideas WWE should take from this for War Games.

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The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee: The Vibes? Not Great

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 16:23:05 +0000

A good week of AEW TV ends with a weaker second hour of Dynamite. Ain't that just the AEW way. We talk about that show, and some of the good stuff & bad stuff that's going on in the company, including the Rey Fenix and Willie Mack drama.

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340 Super J-Cast WTL Finals Review

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:33:17 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to review this year's World Tag League Final including Tetsuya Naito and Hiromu Takahashi vs Gabe Kidd & SANADA. The guys also preview Strong Style Evolved from Long Beach, discuss the official Wrestle Kingdom line-up, and share information on the new Super J-Cast Patreon tiers.

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Open The Voice Gate - Shimizu, Final Gate, Stalker Ichikawa!

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 22:30:00 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Mike is back with a bit of a Voice Gate update on his lunch break! He discusses the Shimizu suspension, what is known, where things are, and what he expects to come from this. After that, he talks about the Final Gate card changes, the full card for 12/17’s Ichikawa Retirement show and spends some time laying the argument on why Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa was the greatest comedy wrestler of all time.

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The Flagship: WWE Manufactured Crowd Noise, AJPW/NJPW Tag League Finals, MLW, NXT, Rey Fenix & more!

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:14:23 +0000

This week on The Flagship: we review NJPW and AJPW's Tag League finals, preview NJPW STRONG this weekend, plus look at updated cards for NJPW and AJPW's New Year's shows. We'll also review MLW Eric Bischoff's One Shot, WWE Deadline 2024, preview WWE Saturday Night's Main Event and quick hitter news discussions on Rey Fenix, All In Texas on-sale event, WWE piping in fake crowd noise & more.

-NJPW World Tag League Final + Wrestle Kingdom Lineups

-AJPW Tag League Final + New Year's lineups

-MLW: Eric Bischoff's One Shot

-WWE Deadline 2024 (presented by the stars of NXT)

-WWE Saturday Night's Main Event

-Rey Fenix

-All In Texas on-sale event

-WWE piping in fake crowd noise

-& more!

Instant Reaction LIVE: Saturday Night's Main Event

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Emerald FlowShow #77: The Mike D Defense Squad

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:05:13 +0000

Paul and Gerard cover the big news surrounding Suwama and Takuya Nomura no longer being full-timers in their respective companies, defend Mike D Vecchio on his first tour of Japan, talk about some recent NOAH shows, preview their January 1 show, and finally talk about the second half of the Real World Tag League and its great finals.

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Music of the Mat Remix: Hate and Heat

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:12:44 +0000

Pro wrestling thrives on hatred. Two people wanting to beat each other up is the lifeblood of this crazy sport, and there doesn't seem to be enough of it nowadays. There is still plenty of hate and heat in the world of music, however. Nowhere is that more evident than with the diss track. On this episode, Andrew and first-time guest Rich Latta (One Nation Radio) play some of music's best and most brutal diss tracks, with musicians taking aim at other musicians, critics, former lovers, and other unfortunate targets. Artists played include Kendrick Lamar, Carly Simon, Megan Thee Stallion, Sonic Youth, Queen, Nine Inch Nails, Pusha T, LL Cool J, John Lennon, and many more. Leave the melodrama and the cinema at home, because this episode is bringing the heat!

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate King of Gate 2024 Finals and Final Gate Preview!

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:46:34 +0000

NOTE: This episode was recorded on Saturday, 12/7/24, before the news of Big Boss Shimizu’s suspension that came early morning in the US on Monday, 12/9/24

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Dragongate has finally returned to the Dragongate Network and Case and Mike are back to talk all about King of Gate 2024 and Sunday’s Final Gate card. The big news is our 2024 King of Gate Dragon Dia winning the tournament in Korakuen (12/3) in huge fashion and the upcoming Double Dream/Brave Gate title match vs YAMATO at Final Gate! As well, Yoshiki Kato returns as a monster, Daiki Yanagiuchi steps up, Hulk makes obvious friends in Sapporo and a whole lot more!

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JBA: 2024 Year-End Awards!

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:32:03 +0000

Taylor and Kelly say farewell to 2024 with their annual Year-End Awards!

They cover a whole host of categories include Most Outstanding, Rookie of the Year, Booker of the Year, as well as their lists for top 10 matches of the year and much more!

You don't want to miss it!

Thanks to everyone for a wonderful 2024!

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Shake Them Ropes. Deadline

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 06:18:03 +0000

Jeff goes solo with a post show for Deadline some news and notes and LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM. Also, a call for questions for our annual AMA.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: The Bad Times are Here

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 14:10:40 +0000

Tyler & Fred have a come to Jesus discussion. AEW's TV ratings have hit meaningful lows that are fair to classify as "dramatic" or, at least, "concerning." Fred & Tyler talk about how they got here and how the road to recovery is not going to be easy. Plus a catch up on the news, and Fred's brief thoughts on C2 matches thrown in.

If you're an AEW homer and don't like to listen to negative things about the company, this ain't the one for you. If you're a realist, this is hopefully a good convo. It's good, actually, to be critical of media you enjoy.

Either way, we start with about ten minutes on the college football playoff.

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The Flagship: AEW Ratings, Survivor Series, AEW vs. GCW, TNA, ZERO1, Fishman vs. Sagrada & more!

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:25:00 +0000

After a week off, The Flagship is back with a LOADED show discussing this week's disastrous ratings for AEW Dynamite and big-picture thoughts on how AEW can get back on track.

Plus, we'll review WWE Survivor Series War Games, discuss the future of WWE content online with the move to Netflix, and more.

We'll also discuss the ongoing AEW vs. GCW feud, GCW's upcoming Hammerstein show, TNA booking BIG buildings in 2025, a ZERO1 Title Defense in NOAH, El Hijo de Mascara Sagrada vs. El Hijo del Fishman, and more!

AEW ratings disaster
Eric Bischoff ratings trifecta
WWE Survivor Series War Games Review
Future of WWE content online
AEW vs. GCW
GCW Hammerstein Return
TNA's taking BIG SWINGS in 2025
Go Shiozaki vs. Shuji Ishikawa ZERO1 Title Match
El Hijo de Mascara Sagrada vs. El Hijo del Fishman
& more!

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Mike & JD Show Ep. 86: AEW vs CM Punk Story Won’t Die, TNA Going Big in 2025, Featuring BQ

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:10:26 +0000

In Episode 86 of the Mike & JD Show, Mike is joined by special guest BQ of the IMPACT Lounge (youtube.com/@negativebq) to break down the latest bombshells in pro wrestling:

• AEW vs. CM Punk Saga Continues: We examine new allegations by former AEW star Ryan Nemeth, who filed a complaint detailing harassment, threats, and management failures linked to CM Punk’s time in AEW. Hear Nemeth’s alleged timeline of harassment, backstage politicking, legal entanglements, and how AEW executives reportedly handled—or mishandled—the situation.

• TNA Going Big in 2025: After months of speculation, TNA has announced major pay-per-view events in both Los Angeles and New York City next year. Rebellion heads to the Galen Center at USC in April, and Slammiversary arrives at the UBS Arena in July. We discuss the significance of TNA’s coast-to-coast expansion, ticket sales strategies, meet & greets, and the exclusive Titanium Ticket Package perks that could redefine the fan experience.

• Impact of Controversies & Future Directions: As AEW and TNA make bold moves, what does this mean for their long-term storytelling and roster management? Will AEW address internal conflicts more transparently? Can TNA maintain momentum with marquee events and top-tier talent?

Join us as we delve into the persistent AEW vs. CM Punk narrative, TNA’s ambitious 2025 plans, and everything in between, offering insights, opinions, and predictions for wrestling’s ever-evolving landscape.

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339 Super J-Cast Takeover - World Tag Nights 6-9 Review

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 18:28:16 +0000

Joel and Damon are off this week, so it's your favorite dads from the Super Dad Cast, John Enright (@JReazyMin) and Elliot Imes (@elliotsemi) taking over the Super J-Cast for Nights 6-9 (nice) of the New Japan Pro Wrestling World Dad League! The dads bring you their unique perspective on all the action, from the exciting matches to the hilarious backstage antics.

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Shake Them Ropes. War Full Games Gear

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 04:43:24 +0000

In the news, AEW Grand Slam downsizes in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: hot takes on Survivor Series and ice cold takes on Full Gear and for Vader Club: Magnum/Tully from Starrcade 85

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #100: A Parade Of Hot Takes

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 17:17:09 +0000

For the 100th episode of the podcast, Jesse Collings is joined by a marathon of different guests as they each pop in to give one hot take they have about pro wrestling.

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Days of Thunder #94: The End of The Thursday Night War

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 16:30:29 +0000

With Thunder's move next week to the safer surrounds of Wednesday, we arrive at a historic week as for the last time in regularly scheduled programming, the Big Two's blue brands go head to head. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we are reviewing BOTH episodes this week, with plenty to talk about

*Stephanie McMahon buries everyone else in DX all night

*Someone is middle aged and crazy

*Rikishi gets a shot

*Tank Abbott on commentary

[Original Broadcast Date: January 6. 2000)

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Mike & JD Show Episode 85: AEW Full Gear Reaction, Continental Classic Brackets, Updates on Adam Copeland & Pentagon

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Join Mike & JD as they break down the fallout from AEW Full Gear 2024, a night packed with jaw-dropping moments and unforgettable matches. The duo also delves into the AEW Continental Classic brackets, updates on Adam Copeland's return timeline, and the looming free agency of Pentagon Jr. Here’s what’s on tap:

AEW Full Gear Recap

Private Party retains the AEW World Tag Team Championships in a thrilling 4-way match.

MJF defends his AEW World Championship against Roderick Strong in a brutal clash.

Mercedes Moné narrowly survives Kris Statlander to keep her TBS Championship reign alive.

Jay White triumphs over Hangman Adam Page in a hard-fought bout with emotional fallout.

Kyle Fletcher scores a shocking win over Will Ospreay.

Daniel Garcia claims the TNT Championship, tapping out Jack Perry with help from Matt Menard.

Konosuke Takeshita retains the AEW International Championship against Ricochet in a show-stealer.

Bobby Lashley dominates Swerve Strickland in a physical showdown.

Jon Moxley retains the AEW World Championship against Orange Cassidy in a grueling, bloody battle.

AEW Continental Classic Brackets

Gold League: Darby Allin, Claudio Castagnoli, Will Ospreay, Ricochet, Brody King, and Juice Robinson.

Blue League: Kazuchika Okada, Kyle Fletcher, Daniel Garcia, Mark Briscoe, Shelton Benjamin, and The Beast Mortos.

AEW News & Rumors

Adam Copeland is cleared for action but won’t return until early 2025, potentially at Fight for the Fallen.

Pentagon Jr.’s AEW contract is nearing its end, sparking speculation about a jump to WWE or the indie circuit.

🔔 Don’t miss this deep dive into AEW’s future, Full Gear’s aftermath, and all the latest wrestling news!

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Open The Voice Gate - Rewind and Rewatch - T2P Japanese Debut (11/13/01)

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

They’ve done Toryumon Japan and Toryumon X, now it’s time for Mike and Case to take us back to the Toryumon 2000 Project’s Japanese landing (11/13/01)! Before we get there, we have to talk about the elevation of Ryo Saito, the introduction of Skayde as a major lucharesu figure, Mexico debuts, would be Toryumon promotional partners in 2000 & 2001, explaining Kinya Oyanagi’s gimmick, X-LAW and a whole lot more in a chaotic Timeline. Then it’s time for T2P Desembarcamiento on November 13th 2001 and a new style of lucha libre lands in Japan with a special T2P vs Toryumon Japan main event as budding T2P ace Milano Collection AT takes on Toyumon Japan top prospect Ryo Saito in a 2 out of 3 falls match!

Footage List:

5/3/00: T2P lands in Mexico

https://dragongate.live/title/?program=program_201806011636&episode=13

9/2/00: Yoshino, Owashi, Iwasa, and Oyanagi debut

https://dragongate.live/title/?program=program_201806011636&episode=17

2/17/01: Masato Yoshino, Milano Collection AT, Takamichi Iwasa, Toru Ito & Yasushi Tsujimoto vs. Nitohei Oyanagi, Ryo Saito, Skayde, Takayuki Mori & Takayuki Yagi

https://dragongate.live/title/?program=program_201806011636&episode=22

3/4/01: X-Law: Junya Fukumasa, Milano Collection AT & Yaqui vs. Nitohei Oyanagi, Takayuki Mori & TARUcito and Takamichi Iwasa, Toru Ito & Yasushi Tsujimoto

(Nitohei Oyanagi, Takayuki Mori, & TARUcito vs. Owashi, Yoshino, & Mishima vs. Milano, Junya, & Takayuki Yagi)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7oN7i2B5jA

5/19/01: Toryumon Mexico runs Arena Coliseo

https://vk.com/video/playlist/-207689490_26?z=video-207689490_456239370%2Fclub207689490%2Fpl_-207689490_26

9/8/01: T2P comes to Michinoku Pro. Dick Togo, Masato Yoshino, Stevie "brother" Tsujimoto & Tomohiro Ishii vs. Hideki Nishida, KENtaro Mori, Masao Orihara & The Great Sasuke

https://vk.com/video/playlist/-207689490_35?z=video-207689490_456239910%2Fclub207689490%2Fpl_-207689490_35

9/16/01: More T2P vs. MichiPro - KENtaro Mori & Tiger Mask vs. Masato Yoshino & Stevie "brother" Tsujimoto

https://vk.com/video/playlist/-207689490_35?z=video-207689490_456239910%2Fclub207689490%2Fpl_-207689490_35

11/13/01: T2P Japanese Landing https://dragongate.live/title/?program=program_201806011636&episode=35 (longer versions are out there)

T2P Japanese Landing GAORA TV open: https://youtu.be/KpAne-fB5W8

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The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee: Fred Was Serious About the Chex Mix

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 07:44:31 +0000

Tyler & Fred reconvene to talk about Ricky Starks' interview where he says he doesn't understand why he's stuck at home, either. They then talk about the Full Gear PPV, what worked and what didn't. Top it off with a little C2 talk, and then it's time for Turkey Day. Happy Holidays, everyone.

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338 Super J-Cast Takeover - World Tag Nights 2-5 Review

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 22:57:34 +0000

Joel and Damon are off this week, so Kaz Wheeler and John Bivens take the helm to talk World Tag League Nights 2-5, and the tournament’s implications for Wrestle Kingdom, along with Wrestle Dynasty news and Thanksgiving plans.

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Music of the Mat Remix: Creative Control

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:23:58 +0000

Do you feel like the direction of your life is not going the way you want it? Are you tired of other people dictating your actions? Do you just not want to do something? Well, say the words "That's not gonna work for me, brother" and exert your creative control! It's a power not only seen in pro wrestling, but all avenues of entertainment. On this episode, Andrew and first-time guest Paul Wedding focus on the music topic most relatable to creative control: singer-songwriters. They "control the creative," so to speak: writing, performing, and sometimes even producing their own songs. Artists played include Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, The Mountain Goats, St. Vincent, John Prine, Lissie, Colter Wall, Peter Gabriel, Jenny Lewis, Chris Isaak, and many more. This episode has Section 11, Subparagraph E in its contract, so it's going over whether you like it or not.

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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Shake Them Ropes. Get Your Hands Up

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 08:23:20 +0000

This week in the news, WWE and AEW arena battles, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM Smackdown doing the basics that Dynamite can’t seem to find and in Vader Club: Don Frye vs. Brian Johnston from NJPW 2000

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Mike & JD Show Episode 84: AEW to Run Smaller Venues & Full Gear Preview | Linda Added to Trump’s Cabinet Despite Ring Boy Scandal

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 15:18:35 +0000

In this episode, Mike & JD tackle the latest in wrestling and beyond:

AEW Scaling Down: Reports suggest AEW may pivot to running smaller venues after recent struggles with attendance and ticket sales. Is this a smart move or a sign of deeper issues?

Linda McMahon’s Controversy: As shocking allegations emerge regarding WWE’s historic Ring Boy scandal, Linda McMahon’s return to Trump’s cabinet raises eyebrows.

AEW Full Gear Preview

Mike & JD dive deep into these stories and what they mean for the industry.

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Don’t miss out on this action-packed discussion!

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The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee: An Ice Cold, Full Gear Heat Check

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 21:49:48 +0000

Tyler and Fred reunite return from a month off to talk about AEW and the build to Full Gear with the return of the world famous heat check. And boy, what a build it's been (negative). Fred & Tyler talk about the different ways AEW's fumbled the build of multiple matches, even with a card that has several very promising matches. Hopefully we have a more optimistic tone to take after this show.

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The Flagship: AEW Full Gear Preview, AEW Upcoming Schedule, WWE ID Contracts, Akitoshi Saito Retirement & More!

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:55:00 +0000

This week on The Flagship, we preview this weekend's AEW Full Gear 2024 PPV, reveal some information we've learned about WWE ID contracts, review Akitoshi Saito's retirement show, Michinoku Pro's Fukumen World League (yes, really), update you on the Dave Marquez/MLW situation, AEW's upcoming schedule and so much more!

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337 Super J-Cast Year End Awards Preview

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:56:09 +0000

Joel and Damon are back this week to talk about the 2024 Super J-Cast Awards with a full list of categories and nominees. Every vote matters so let let your voice be heard! The guys also discuss the opening night of World Tag League, Historic X-over Ⅱ, Damon's parenting tips, and we answer your questions.

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Open The Voice Gate - CIMA & Shingo Hall of Fame, Prime Zone Plus and More!

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Without much live Dragongate this week, Case and Mike get into some big topics surrounding the Dragon System this week including CIMA and Shingo Takagi’s Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame inductions, a deep look into why CIMA was such a strong candidate, they then discuss this week’s excellent Prime Zone Plus show from Kobe Lapis Hall, Mike has a ponderous question about the wrestling industry, some thoughts on the US Indies and more!

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Emerald FlowShow #76: NOAH's gonna NOAH

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:35:34 +0000

Paul and Gerard discuss recent NOAH shows featuring Akitoshi Saito's retirement and a great GHC Heavyweight Title match. They also analyze some of NOAH's recent and questionable booking decisions. Then it's on to All Japan to cover the first half of the Real World Tag League.

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me Ep. 52 No Surrender September 2006 - Kurt Angle Signing, Russo Return, Monty Gone

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:21:16 +0000

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to No Surrender 2006 - including Kurt Angle signing with TNA, changes to TNA creative including the return of Vince Russo, TNA announcing a move to prime time, a TNA/AAA super-show, WWE opposing Christian's trademark, DVD sales, the end of Monty Brown in TNA, an awesome LAX vs. Styles and Daniels feud, fan's revenge, Roode's manager search, the first month of heel Christian and so much more.

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Shake Them Ropes. Armbar Contests

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 16:34:33 +0000

This week: in the news, AEW also goes into the ECW member berries business, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM, Survivor Series and Full Gear builds and in Vader Club: Vader and Great Kokina vs. Shinya Hashimoto and Masa Saito

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Mike & JD Show ep.83: Tyson vs Paul, WON Hall of Fame, & Speedball

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 12:04:17 +0000

On this week's Mike & JD Show, Mike is joined by James McDaniel from the REELZ Network (formerly of Discovery and HGTV) and special guest Cousin Joe Gilbert for a jam-packed episode!

Episode Highlights:

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul Fight Reaction: Mike Tyson's return to the ring? Jake Paul's next move? The guys dive into the hype, results, and what’s next for both fighters.

Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame Results: Who made it into this year’s Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame? We’ll review the latest inductees and discuss who was snubbed.

Special Guests James McDaniel and Cousin Joe Gilbert: James McDaniel brings his expertise in media and storytelling, while Cousin Joe Gilbert adds his unique take on the world of pro wrestling.

And More! Stay tuned for surprises, analysis, and our usual blend of wrestling, sports, and entertainment banter.

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The Flagship: NJPW Fighting Spirit Unleashed, WWE ID, MLW, Dragongate & more!

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:24:16 +0000

This week on The Flagship, we reviewed NJPW's Fighting Spirit Unleashed show, checked in with the WWE ID program and their first batch of signings, discussed AEW's upcoming schedule and the fast-approaching Continental Classic, reviewed MLW's Lucha Apocalypto, Dragongate King of Gate, old wrestling we watched over the last week, and more!

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336 Super J-Cast Fighting Spirit Unleashed Review

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:54:32 +0000

Joel and Damon are back this week to review NJPW's Fighting Spirit Unleashed. The guys give their thoughts on Gabe Kidd vs Kosei Fujita, West Coast Wrecking Crew vs Tom Lawlor and Fred Rosser, Lio Rush vs Mustafa Ali, and all the build leading to Wrestle Kingdom. All that plus Jack Perry is back, STRONG Survivor, World Tag blocks, and we answer your questions

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #99: AEW's Relationship With WWE In 2024

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:54:48 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined once again by Canadian correspondent Trevor Dame, and they discuss the differences between AEW's relationship with WWE in 2019 and now in 2024. They talk about AEW in a world where WWE is far more popular, how that rise in WWE popularity has impacted AEW, the WWEID deals, the current Jon Moxley storyline, and a lot more.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragon Kid and Dragongate King of Gate Kickoff!

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

King of Gate season is finally here in 2024 and Voice Gate returns to talk about the Korakuen Kickoff (11/7)! Leading off the show, they discuss a weird Network upload before getting into the Dragon Kid injury news and updates. After that, they discuss yet another excellent Tokyo show with the Brave Gate vs Dream Gate tournament matchup of YAMATO vs Dragon Dia, the sheer brilliance of Shun Skywalker vs Masaaki Mochizuki (and a discussion on Best of 2020s in Japan), and the match of the night between ISHIN and Mochizuki Jr!

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Music of the Mat Remix: Curtain Jerkers

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:23:27 +0000

The opening match on a wrestling show can sometimes be the most important. It can set the tone and get the crowd amped up for the rest of the show. The same is true for the opening track on an album. On this episode, Andrew and first-time guest Chris Whitehead play songs that kick off an album and get the ball rolling. Artists played include Black Sabbath, Kate Bush, Toto, Wipers, Curtis Mayfield, Radiohead, Kraftwerk, and many more. Don't arrive late to this episode, because you might miss one hell of an opener!

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JBA: TJPW/DEFY Bright Eyes, Sendai Girls Big Show in Niigata, Historic X-Over II Preview and more!

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:36:56 +0000

Kelly and Taylor are back to discuss Tokyo Joshi's latest adventure in America with TJPW and Defy's show Bright Eyes!

Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi in the last two weeks, including Sendai Girl's Big Show in Niigata, big title changes in DIANA and WAVE and much more!

There's of course a review of the standings of the First Annual Jumping Bomb Audio Joshi Fantasy League!

Then they break down the packed next two weeks in joshi, highlighted by Historic X-Over II, TJPW's The Mountaintop, a Marigold Korakuen Hall show, and Airport Pro Wrestling!

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Days of Thunder #93: Goldberg vs. A Car Window

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:51:14 +0000

[Original Broadcast Date 23 December 1999]

Days of Thunder Returns for a surprisingly consequential Thunder featuring the debut of two different quintessential 2000 WCW acts, as well as the near mortal wounding of the company's biggest star for almost no reason. Also:

*Dr. Claw loses his bald bozos.

*Vince Russo scrambles to lay the blame.

*Bret Hart wrestles again days after The Incident at Starrcade

*Tank Abbott's Thunder wrestling debut.

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Emerald FlowShow #75: Junta Steps Up

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 08:01:30 +0000

Paul and Gerard disucss the news of Yoshiki Inamura to NXT. Then they talk about DDT where a new champion was crowned and the second Fighting Detectives show main event. From there its NOAH and its N Innovation tournament and they go over All Japan's tour across Hokkaido where there was surprise new Triple Crown champion.

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Mike & JD Show Ep. 82 | AEW vs. NXT Ratings Battle, WWE Executive Shake-Up, and Malakai Black’s Future

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:30:00 +0000

For Episode 82 of The Mike & JD Show, Mike and JD dig into a packed lineup of wrestling news and analysis, including AEW and NXT's ongoing ratings battle, big changes in WWE’s executive ranks, and speculation on Malakai Black’s future in AEW.

Episode Breakdown:

AEW vs. NXT: Ratings Battle: AEW Dynamite and WWE NXT squared off head-to-head, with NXT attracting 619,000 viewers, boosted by the nostalgic 2300 Arena setting and ECW legend appearances. AEW, meanwhile, saw a notable dip, drawing 523,000 viewers—a low since June. We’ll break down viewer trends, quarter-hour performances, and the possible factors behind each show’s ratings.

WWE Executive Shake-Up: Long-time WWE creative forces Bruce Prichard and Michael Hayes have temporarily stepped away due to personal reasons. These two have been cornerstones of WWE’s storytelling for decades, and their absence may lead to shifts in the creative landscape. We examine what this could mean for WWE’s future programming.

Malakai Black’s Future in AEW: Speculation about Malakai Black’s future grew after his main event match against Adam Cole, but Black has since addressed the rumors, clarifying his commitment to AEW. We discuss Black’s career trajectory and what his continued involvement means for the House of Black.

WWE ID Program: A New Talent Pipeline - WWE’s new WWE ID program is scouting talent from affiliated schools and promotions, spotlighting emerging wrestlers like Zayda Steel, Bryce Donovan, and Cappuccino Jones. We explore what the program means for WWE’s future roster.

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Shake Them Ropes. Kelani Jordan Secret Heel

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:05:00 +0000

This week: in the news, Kenny Omega returns…to New Japan, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM, NXT’s ECW tribute beats AEW and in Vader Club: Vader vs. Salman Hasimikov from New Japan 1989

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The Flagship: NJPW Power Struggle, Wrestle Kingdom, Crown Jewel, MLW, AJPW & more!

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:34:40 +0000

This week on The Flagship: a review of NJPW's Power Struggle show, a look at both Wrestle Kingdom and Wrestle Dynasty's cards thus far, a preview of this weekend's Fighting Spirit Unleashed, World Tag League 2024 participants, a preview of this weekend's MLW slate, a new Triple Crown champion in AJPW, WWE Crown Jewel & more!

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335 Super J-Cast Power Struggle 2024 Review

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:24:35 +0000

Joel and Damon return this week to review NJPW's Power Struggle 2024 from Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium. The guys discuss standout performers and give their thoughts on Zack Sabre Jr vs. Shingo Takagi, Douki vs Master Wato, the Super Junior Tag League Finals with Robbie Eagles and Kosei Fujita vs Catch 2/2, and all the build leading to Wrestle Kingdom. All that plus SANADA turning on Just Five Guys, Gabe Kidd attacking Kenny Omega, Ricochet's return, and we answer your questions

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate The Gate of Destiny 2024 Review

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:21:47 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Dragongate’s biggest Osaka show of the year, The Gate of Destiny (11/3) is in the books and Mike and Case are back to talk all about it. They discuss the big picture before reviewing the show including the Open The Dream Gate match between YAMATO and Kenoh, the Loser Must Disband match between Z-Brats, Gold Class and Big Hug, and Case and Mike discuss their new close and personal friend, Home Economics Dragon.

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Shake Them Ropes. Shreddin Documents

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 03:06:22 +0000

This week: in the news, WWE expands its minor leagues, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM, ice cold takes on Halloween Havoc and Crown Jewel and in Vader Club: the Brain Busters vs. The Rockers from MSG in January 1989.

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334 Super J-Cast Super Jr. Tag League Review

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 23:40:25 +0000

Joel and Damon are back this week to discuss Super Jr. Tag League including standout performers, predictions for the final and Wrestle Kingdom prognostications. We also give a preview of the announced matches for Power Struggle including ZSJ v Shingo, the Shota dilemma, Taichi's big chance and what's next for the Holy Semen Army.

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Mike & JD Show Ep. 81: WWE ID Program, Vince’s New Company, AJ Styles Turns Down TNA HoF

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 21:22:34 +0000

Mike & JD are back with a can't-miss episode packed with updates and insights on the ever-shifting wrestling landscape! WWE's new ID Program is shaking things up, as the company seeks to expand its developmental reach by certifying training schools and spotlighting the next wave of indie stars. But that’s not all—Sex pest Vince McMahon’s latest venture is set to take on Hollywood, launching an entertainment hub aimed at producing TV shows and movies. Meanwhile, AJ Styles has turned down TNA’s Hall of Fame invitation, leaving fans to wonder: could a WWE contract ever allow him to step into a TNA ring again?

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The Flagship: NXT Halloween Havoc 2024, WWE ID, NJPW, NWA & more!

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:41:22 +0000

This week on The Flagship, Joe and Rich review NXT Halloween Havoc 2024, discuss the launch of the WWE ID program, and preview WWE's Crown Jewel 2024 event, plus quick hit segments on Kenny Omega's return to NJPW, Kota Ibushi's odd situation with DDT, NJPW Power Struggle, Super Junior Tag League & more.

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Open the Voice Gate - Gate Of Destiny 2024 Preview!

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:25:00 +0000

Case flies solo this week to preview the upcoming Gate Of Destiny PPV with the all-important unit disbands match. Plus, thoughts on 1993 AAA and Samoa Joe's WON HOF candidacy.

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Music of the Mat Remix: Canadian Destroyers

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:11:38 +0000

Kenny Omega. Wayne Gretzky. Carrie-Anne Moss. Shoresy. These are just some of the icons that Canada has given us over the years, a land steeped in a rich history of maple syrup, professional wrestling, hockey, and Toronto doubling for every major American city in movies and TV shows. Andrew is joined by returning guest and Canadian extraordinaire Warren Hayes (The Mr. Warren Hayes Show) as they delve into some of Canada's finest musical acts, including The Tragically Hip, Rush, Gordon Lightfoot, Alannah Myles, Robert Charlebois, Joni Mitchell, The Tea Party, Alanis Morissette, Barenaked Ladies, and many more. Hit a flip piledriver and enjoy some universal healthcare as we celebrate all things musically Canuck!

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The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee: Fred Goes Solo on the Hall of Fame and the FSM 50

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 22:00:47 +0000

Fred's alone again this week, so he talks about his Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame ballot and the current state of his FSM 50 ballot. Most of the conversation is about his view on the modern US/Canada candidates, so if you're interested in that, check it out!

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JBA: Marigold Fantastic Adventure, Ice Ribbon Drama, Stardom Tag League, TJPW/DEFY Bright Eyes and more!

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:30:00 +0000

Kelly returns to join Taylor to review Marigold's Fantastic Adventure at Korakuen Hall!

Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi in the last two weeks, including a lot of drama going down in Ice Ribbon, the kickoff of Stardom's annual tag league and a Marvelous title change!

There's of course a review of the standings of the First Annual Jumping Bomb Audio Joshi Fantasy League as we close in on the end of the year!

Then they break down the next two weeks in joshi, highlighted by Tokyo Joshi's next trip to America with DEFY and a fun looking Sendai Girls show!

Check it out!

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Days of Thunder: WCW Starrcade 1999

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:59:14 +0000

[Original Broadcast Date December 19, 1999]

Days of Thunder returns for a Pay Per View remembered for The Kick Heard Around the World more than anything else that happened. For example, did you remember:

*This show marked the debut of the default WCW 2000/01 set?

*The show actually had ONE good match?

*Daffney debuts on this show?

*We find out THE MASTER OF THE POWERBOMB??

We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod)to keep up to date with us, go to our linktree ( https://linktr.ee/WCWThunderPod ) to find all the ways you can listen to or follow us, and if you want a hell of a lot more Dave & Lee in your podcast diet, subscribe to our Patreon ( http://alargemanappears.com )

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Shake Them Ropes. Trick or Trick

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:25:47 +0000

This week, in the news, Vince McMahon gets a new lawsuit, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM, we preview NXT Halloween Havoc, and in Vader Club: Roddy Piper vs. Mr. Perfect from Madison Square Garden 1990

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #98: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame Mega Pod

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 17:15:35 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined once again by Adam Berger to discuss this year's Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame ballot, go over all of the new candidates for 2024 as well as the large amount of modern candidates who's cases have changed since last year.

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Mike & JD Show Ep. 80: WWE Facing New Allegations & Lawsuits | TNA Bound for Glory 2024 Preview

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:57:41 +0000

In Episode 80 of the Mike & JD Show, Mike and JD dive into major breaking news on WWE as they face new allegations and lawsuits that could have serious impacts on the company. They also preview TNA’s Bound for Glory 2024, discussing potential matchups, storylines, and predictions for one of TNA’s biggest events of the year. From WWE’s legal challenges to the excitement building for Bound for Glory, there’s plenty to unpack in this episode.

- WWE facing new allegations and lawsuits

- Full TNA Bound for Glory 2024 preview

- Potential match-ups and surprises for Bound for Glory

- State of WWE and TNA as we close out 2024

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Emerald FlowShow #74: All Japan Jesus

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 01:32:23 +0000

Paul and Gerard touch on some weird and infuriating stuff from GLEAT and DDT then move on to recent NOAH highlighted by another fun Limit Break show and the return of Monday Magic. Then it's All Japan's recent Korakuen Hall show with Yuma Aoyagi vs. Ren Ayabe for the Triple Crown, plus a preview of All Japan's upcoming Hokkaido tour.

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333 Super J-Cast Royal Quest Review

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:40:00 +0000

Joel and Damon are back this week to review NJPW's Royal Quest IV from London. Joel provides a live perspective as both give their thoughts on all the key matches, including SANADA vs. Zack Sabre Jr., TMDK vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi and Tomohiro Ishii, and Michael Oku vs. Kosei Fujita. The guys also preview the 2024 Super Jr. Tag League, New Japan's London missteps, is Shota ready?, our UK meet-up, and answer your questions.

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The Flagship: New WWE Lawsuit, Royal Quest, Global Wars, Maple Leaf Pro, Samantha Irvin & more!

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:54:21 +0000

The Flagship returns this week with a special Wednesday edition reviewing NJPW's Royal Quest, RevPro's Global Wars, Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling's two-shot debut, Samantha Irvin's departure from WWE, and a new lawsuit against WWE, Vince McMahon, and Linda McMahon.

All that plus NXT Halloween Havoc, the return of NWA Samhain, TNA Bound for Glory & more!

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Gate of Destiny 2024 Preview with Jae!

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:09:13 +0000

NOTE: This episode was recorded on 10/19 before the release of complete Gate of Destiny cards.

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Joining Case and Mike this week is the English voice of Dragongate, Jae Church (https://twitter.com/dragongateen), for a three hour episode previewing Gate of Destiny. The three talk through the 3 Way Disbands Match, Stalker Ichikawa’s retirement and match against Dump Matsumoto, and Dia vs Tanaka and YAMATO vs Kenoh. After that, they talk about King of Gate, the Dragongate Production question, and have a wide ranging conversation on the status of the Japanese wrestling industry

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Emerald FlowShow #73: Our GLEATest Episode Ever

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 00:30:00 +0000

Paul and Gerard talk about the latest from NOAH and All Japan including several title matches and analyze possibly the worst angle of the year. Then they cover two major shows from GLEAT and end the episode with a surprise segment.

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The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee: WrestleDream Review!

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 21:45:08 +0000

Tyler and Fred reunite to break down a very good AEW pay-per-view in WrestleDream, which included a very promising angle at the end of the show! We then talk about the follow up for that angle on the successive Dynamite, and the strengths and flaws of AEW's approach. We also touch on just a little news, but this is a recap heavy episode.

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The Flagship: NJPW King of Pro Wrestling, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Royal Quest, Joe Koff & NXT ratings

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 17:30:00 +0000

The Flagship returns this week to review NJPW's King of Pro Wrestling show, which featured Zack Sabre Jr. winning the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship and Hiroshi Tanahashi announcing his retirement.

We'll also discuss NJPW's upcoming booking plans, preview NJPW Royal Quest, what we know so far about Power Struggle, RevPro's Global Wars, Joe Koff's passing, a look at NXT's ratings on The CW, Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling's debut shows, and more.

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Mike & JD Show ep. 79: Ibou of WrestlePurists, #AEW Enters NWO New Era, & Another #TNA Exodus?

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 16:35:00 +0000

In this episode, Mike & JD are joined by Ibou from WrestlePurists to dive deep into the state of AEW. Topics include the massive shakeup as AEW enters its "NWO era," discussions on Jonathan Gresham's future, a potential bidding war for Josh Alexander, and reflecting on CM Punk's controversial year in WWE.

Additional Topics:

The State of AEW

The New BATMAN Comic

A possible talent exodus from TNA

Evil Dead Trilogy, IT Chatpter 2, and more!

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Shake Them Ropes. More Jobber Carnage

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:49:58 +0000

This week in the news, Tanahashi calls it a career...eventually, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM-- ice cold takes on Wrestle Dream and all the weekly tv and on Vader Club, The Steiner Brothers vs. Doom from Capital Combat 1990

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #97: A Hot Bryan Danielson Take

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:50:00 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings has a micro-episode where he talks about a scorching hot Bryan Danielson take.

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332 Super J-Cast King Of Pro Wrestling Review

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:54:19 +0000

Joel and Damon are back this week to review NJPW's King Of Pro Wrestling from Ryogoku Sumo Hall. The guys give their thoughts all the key matches including Tetsuya Naito vs Zack Sabre Jr., David Finlay vs Hirooki Goto, and Shingo Takagi vs Ryohei Oiwa. They also discuss ZSJ big win and the future with him as champion, under-rated wrestlers in 2024, Wrestle Kingdom road maps, UK meet-up information, and we answer your questions.

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Open The Voice Gate - The Case for Gran Hamada and the WON HOF

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:26:10 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

It’s a very special episode of Open The Voice Gate as Case and Mike are joined by The Cubs Fan (https://twitter.com/luchablog) to discuss the career of Gran Hamada and his candidacy for the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame! He’s the godfather of Lucharesu, so what does that mean? What were his business metrics? How incredible of a wrestler was he? What’s his influence case? Over the course of the episode, Case, Mike and Cubs make the argument why Gran Hamada merits Hall of Fame inclusion.

Matches discussed:

4/30/80: Gran Hamada & Satoru Sayama vs. Babe Face & Perro Aguayo

https://vk.com/video-68098508_170607264

9/12/84: Gran Hamada & Mighty Inoue vs. Chavo Guerrero & Hector Guerrero

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZhcBqxO8X0

?/??/90: Gran Hamada, El Hijo del Santo, & Yoshinari Asai vs. Blue Panther, Fuerza Guerrera, & Negro Casas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrLU4SPmagQ

11/13/90: Gran Hamada vs. Blue Panther

https://youtu.be/sV9XONUzjCs?si=qoHr33UhegoaNYlF

11/14/91: Gran Hamada, MASA Michinoku, & Monkey Magic Wakita vs. Dr. Wagner Jr, El Texano, & Silver King

https://vk.com/video/playlist/-207689490_34?z=video-207689490_456239394%2Fclub207689490%2Fpl_-207689490_34

10/17/92: Gran Hamada, El Texano, & Silver King vs. Black Power, El Signo, & Negro Navaro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjjC4AU0-KI&t=1s

10/10/96: Dick Togo, MEN’s Teioh, Shiryu, Shoichi Funaki, & TAKA Michinoku vs. Gran Hamada, Gran Naniwa, Masato Yakushiji, Super Delfin, & Tiger Mask

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjigyMUxNQI

12/16/96: Dick Togo, MEN’s Teioh, Shiryu, Shoichi Funaki, & TAKA Michinoku vs. Gran Hamada, Gran Naniwa, Masato Yakushiji, Super Delfin, & The Great Sasuke

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXWVfgCmBG8

1/21/97: Dick Togo, MEN’s Teioh, Shiryu, & TAKA Michinoku vs. Gran Hamada, Gran Naniwa, Masato Yakushiji, & The Great Sasuke

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4H03uBUmgE&t=9s

3/10/01: Dick Togo, Gran Hamada, & The Great Sasuke vs. Apache, Pentagon, & Sasuke the Great

https://vk.com/search/video?q=gran%20apache&z=video548721036_456239336

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Music of the Mat Remix: Tag Teams

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:23:56 +0000

It takes two to make a thing go right, it takes two to make a tag team! Pro wrestling history is littered with all sorts of tag teams, just as music history is packed with plenty of duos. Andrew and returning guest Rich Kraetsch (Voices of Wrestling) team up to put a spotlight on some of these duos, including Outkast, Tears for Fears, The White Stripes, McFadden & Whitehead, Eurythmics, Black Star, Daft Punk, and more. Grab the tag rope and find some matching gear because this is an episode you don't want to miss!

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me Ep. 51 Hard Justice August 2006 - The Fire, Christian Turn, LAX Are Cool

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 22:14:30 +0000

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Hard Justice 2006 - including the building catching fire live on PPV, Jarrett vs. Sting, Christian's heel turn, Joe's issues with his push, Monty on his way out, the death of DVD content, LAX being the coolest act in company history, more Eric Young antics, more Kevin Nash antics and so much more.

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5 Star Match Game #40: SID

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 17:30:00 +0000

The Five Star Match Game returns as we pay tribute to the life and times of Sid Eudy. And there is no better collection of contestants than the crew of Center Stage Chronicles, as Rob Naylor (@NINaylor), Kris Zellner (@KrisZellner), and Charles (@pwoloss) handle trivia from all facets of Sid's nomadic career. No softball questions here! Listen now and find out who is the master and ruler of the trivia world!

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JBA: TJPW All Rise 24, Stardom Nagoya Golden Fight, Marigold Korakuen Preview and more!

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 15:21:23 +0000

Taylor is at it solo as he talks Tokyo Joshi's All Rise 24 and Stardom's Nagoya Golden Fight!

Then he run through everything else that's been happening in joshi in the last two weeks, including the start of TJPW's Next Generation Tournament, another Sukeban show, and more!

There's of course a review of the standings of the First Annual Jumping Bomb Audio Joshi Fantasy League!

Then he breaks down the next two weeks in joshi, highlighted by OZ Academy's annual big show at Yokohama Budokan and Marigold's upcoming Korakuen Hall show featuring four big title matches!

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Days of Thunder #92: Go Home? Stay Home.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 13:30:00 +0000

World Championship Wrestling has dragged itself to the door of Starrcade 1999, and I'm sure it's going to be onward and upward after that right? RIGHT??

Join Dave and Lee as they recap a show featuring:

*A Fake Sting AND a Fake Seven?

*The world champion is made an afterthought

*The Juice is truly Loose

*Champagne Chris Kanyon arrives

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The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee: WrestleDream 2024 Preview

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:20:00 +0000

Fred is doing it solo once more. He covers the news in AEW, including the re-signing of Daniel Garcia, and then talks about the upcoming WrestleDream card. It looks good on paper, but there's been some worrying trends in AEW in general, and Fred talks about those. Then Fred talks a little about his current FSM50 ballot.

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Mike & JD Show Ep. 78: AEW Struggles, Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame & AEW WrestleDream Previews

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:51:48 +0000

Welcome to Episode 78 of the Mike & JD Show! This week, we’ve got all the latest news and updates in the world of wrestling. Let’s dive into the top stories of the week:

Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame: Breakdown of this year's inductees and key voting results.

AEW Struggles in Ratings and Box Office: Despite securing a new TV deal, AEW faces declining ratings and underwhelming box office returns this week.

AEW WrestleDream Preview: A look ahead to the card and key matchups.

Daniel Garcia Re-signs with AEW: What his future looks like in AEW.

Triple H Doesn’t See Color: Discussion on Triple H’s recent controversial comments.

CM Punk to Miss Saudi Show: The latest on CM Punk’s absence from WWE’s upcoming Saudi event.

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The Flagship: WWE Bad Blood, AEW WrestleDream, NJPW King of Pro Wrestling & more!

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:10:00 +0000

The Flagship returns this week with a loaded show reviewing WWE Bad Blood, previewing AEW WrestleDream 2024, NJPW's King of Pro Wrestling & more!

Instant Reaction LIVE: AEW WrestleDream 2024

Join us this Saturday night for Instant Reaction LIVE: AEW WrestleDream 2024, the most in-depth and passionate post-PPV review show in the game. Available exclusively on the $10 tier at FlagshipPatreon.com.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #96: AEW 5 Year Awards

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:10:00 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by Suit Williams to hand out awards going over AEW's first five years of existence. They talk about AEW's best matches, the worst matches, best signing, biggest surprise and a lot more.

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Shake Them Ropes. Title Tuesday

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:12:10 +0000

This week, in the news: Janel Grant motions in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM, ice cold Bad Blood takes and a preview of Wrestle Dream and in VADER CLUB Steven Regal and Ultimo Dragon from Slamboree 97

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331 Super J-Cast King Of Pro Wrestling Preview

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 20:46:40 +0000

Joel and Damon return this week to preview NJPW's King Of Pro Wrestling from Ryogoku Sumo Hall. The guys preview all the key matches including Tetsuya Naito vs Zack Sabre Jr., David Finlay vs Hirooki Goto, and Shingo Takagi vs Ryohei Oiwa. They also discuss Blue Justice XIV, the return of Bad Luck Fale, more internet rabbit-holes, and Editor Dan gives us a treat at the end of the award-winning podcast.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Korakuen Hall Greatness, YAMATO vs Kenoh, GLEAT & More

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:41:12 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Dragongate had their monthly Korakuen Hall show last Friday, and Open The Voice Gate is back to talk all about it. Case and Mike spend time on the Loser Gets Expelled Gold Class vs Z-Brats match, talk about the future for the loser, discuss YAMATO vs Kenoh at Gate of Destiny, Konomama Ichikawa’s retirement opponent gets announced, and they close out the show discussing GLEAT ver MEGA and how quiet Edion Arena Osaka can get.

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The Good, The Bad and The Hungee: NEW TV DEAL NEW TV DEAL NEW TV DEAL NEW TV DEAL NEW TV DEAL NEW TV DEAL

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 16:25:00 +0000

Fred and Tyler reunite to talk about the new AEW television deal, which is an unquestionable success for the company. We break down the details of it, and talk about the Fox negotiations that are an open secret. Then we discuss two very questionable booking decisions from the fifth anniversary Dynamite.

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Shake Them Ropes. AEW Gets Their Deal

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 14:29:29 +0000

This week, in the news: AEW gets their renewal, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM, Bad Blood is previewed and in Vader Club it's The Steiners vs. Fire and Ice from Great American Bash 1996. Nov is moving so joining Jeff is his former tag team partner Mr. Warren Hayes ( http://youtube.com/MrWarrenHayes )

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The Flagship: AEW's TV Deal, NXT on CW, WWE Bad Blood, Destruction in Kobe & more!

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:45:00 +0000

The Flagship returns this week with a busy show covering all the latest in the world of wrestling, including AEW's new TV deal, NXT's debut on The CW, this weekend's WWE Bad Blood PPV, NJPW Destruction in Kobe, MLW Pit-Fighters, and obituaries on two fallen sports legends: Pete Rose and Dikembe Mutombo.

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330 Super J-Cast Destruction In Kobe Review

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to review NJPW's Destruction In Kobe 2024. The guys review all the key matches including HENARE vs Shingo Takagi, David Finlay vs Yoshi-Hashi, and Tetsuya Naito vs Great O-Khan for the IWGP World Championship. They also discuss Evil Ticks, David Finlay's great 2024, Naito still a draw? Is Zack winning at KOPW?... and we answer your questions.

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Mike & JD Show Special: AEW TV Deal is DONE, Mr. McMahon Reaction, Meeting Chris Benoit

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 21:12:06 +0000

Mike's son Elijah is finally here, so we're off this week. However, Mike was able to record a little bit discussing the AEW TV deal getting announced, and on the backend, we added our patreon Overtime episode discussing the Mr. McMahon docuseries. That got a bit heated. JD also tells a hilarious story about the time he met Chris Benoit.

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Open The Voice Gate - Rewind and Rewatch - Dragon Kid vs Darkness Dragon

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:30:25 +0000

Before getting into Rewind and Rewatch, Mike and Case touch on Helene, the announcement of Stalker Ichikawa’s retirement and a very fun Kobe Sambo Hall show with Gold Class vs Z-Brats and the debut of Akihiro Sahara.

After that, it’s time for Rewind and Rewatch and the two year Dragon Kid vs Darkness Dragon feud concluding at Absolutemente 2002 with a best of three falls mascara contra mascara match. Case and Mike discuss what sets this feud apart as one of Toryumon’s greatest rivalries, how the Dragon System today is representative of this feud, the development of the multi-team trios match, heel units, Magnum TOKYO’s 2002 and a whole lot more!

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The match listing for the show is as follows:

8/24/00: Dragon Kid vs. SUWA

Features Darkness Dragon’s debut

https://dragongate.live/title/?program=program_201806011636&episode=16

1/29/01: Dragon Kid vs. Darkness Dragon

NWA World Welterweight Title Tournament, first singles match

https://dragongate.live/title/?program=program_201806011636&episode=21

8/14/01: Dragon Kid, Magnum TOKYO & Ryo Saito vs. Big Fuji, CIMA, & SUWA and Darkness Dragon, Masaaki Mochizuki, & Yasushi Kanda

First televised three-way six-man match. UWA World Trios Title Match

https://dragongate.live/title/?program=program_201806011636&episode=30

11/6/01: Dragon Kid vs. Darkness Dragon

Singles match in Chicken George

https://dragongate.live/title/?program=program_201806011636&episode=33

7/14/02: CIMA, Don Fujii & TARU vs. Darkness Dragon, Genki Horiguchi & Magnum TOKYO vs. Dragon Kid, Masaaki Mochizuki & Ryo Saito

Rematch from World, UWA World Trios Title Match

https://dragongate.live/title/?program=program_201806011636&episode=46

9/8/02: The Match.

https://dragongate.live/title/?program=program_201806011636&episode=50

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Music of the Mat Remix: New Japan Epics

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:28:39 +0000

Some of the greatest wrestling matches of all time have also been some of the longest. Over the past 10-15 years, New Japan Pro Wrestling has become the poster child for these epic matches thanks to pairings like Okada-Omega, Ospreay-Shingo, and Ibushi-White, just to name a few.

On this episode, Andrew and returning guest Suit Williams (Voices of Wrestling) play some music epics: songs that are 7 minutes or longer (and in some cases, way longer). Artists played include Metallica, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Nina Simone, Yes, The Temptations, David Bowie, Kendrick Lamar, and many more.

Clear your schedule and hunker down with some snacks—these songs are going long!

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JBA: TJPW Wrestle Princess V, Queen of Villains, Stardom Nagoya Golden Fight and more!

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:24:46 +0000

Taylor and Kelly are back once again to dive deep into the fifth edition of Tokyo Joshi's biggest show, Wrestle Princess!

Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi in the last two weeks, including a detour into Netflix's Queen of Villains, Margiold's Dream Star Grand Prix Finals, another big result in Sendai Girls and so much more!

There's of course a review of the standings of the First Annual Jumping Bomb Audio Joshi Fantasy League!

Then they breakdown the next two weeks in joshi, led by two big shows in Stardom's Nagoya Golden Fight and Tokyo Joshi's All Rise!

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Shake Them Ropes. Statute of Limitations

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 04:23:25 +0000

This week in the news: Mr. McMahon drops, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM Jey Uso wins the IC title, and in Vader Club, Mike Awesome and Masato Tanaka from ECW Heat Wave 1998.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #95: The Vince McMahon Documentary

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by David Bixenspan from the Between The Sheets podcast. Jesse and Bix go over the Vince McMahon documentary series on Netflix and discuss the impressions they got from the series, what the documentary went over and what it missed, why older wrestlers love Vince McMahon so much, the lack of depth on some of the major scandals, Vince's history with women, and a lot more.

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The Flagship: Mr. McMahon, SmackDown ratings, NXT on CW, AJPW, NJPW & more!

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 17:26:50 +0000

The Flagship returns this week with a news-heavy show. We react to the Netflix documentary about Mr. McMahon, take a look at SmackDown's ratings since moving to USA, discuss NXT's upcoming debut on The CW, provide the latest updates on Warner Bros/AEW, review Dynamite Grand Slam, preview NJPW's upcoming Destruction in Kobe, and review AJPW's Royal Road Finals and more!

AEW Dynamite Grand Slam thoughts
Mr. McMahon documentary reaction
SmackDown's rating since moving to USA
NXT's debut on The CW
Warner Bros/AEW latest news & notes
NJPW Destruction in Kobe preview
AJPW Royal Road Finals
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Mike & JD Show ep.77: AEW Grand Slam | MVP & Saraya Sign | Daniel Garcia & Malakai Black Updates

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:30:00 +0000

Welcome to The Mike & JD Show! In this episode, we dive into all the latest AEW Grand Slam news and updates, including some major signings and contract updates.

Topics Covered:

Jon Moxley vs. Bryan Danielson for the AEW World Championship at WrestleDream

MVP signs with AEW, paving the way for Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin to follow. Lashley vs. Swerve Strickland expected for WrestleDream.

Shane McMahon spotted with The Young Bucks – what could this mean for AEW?

Rumors swirling about AJ Styles’ WWE contract potentially expiring in late 2024 or early 2025. What’s next for the Phenomenal One?

Saraya re-signs with AEW, securing her future in the company until September 2025.

Confidence about Daniel Garcia’s re-signing with AEW is fading, according to Dave Meltzer. What’s next for the rising star?

Wardlow sidelined with a knee injury, confirmed by Matt Taven.

Join us as we break down all the latest news, rumors, and updates from the world of professional wrestling!

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Emerald FlowShow #72: Big Hokuto Energy

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:49:22 +0000

Paul and Gerard preview GLEAT's upcoming ridiculous show in Osaka. They discuss NOAH's recent Korakuen Hall show with Kiyomiya vs. Oiwa, then go through the entirety of All Japan's Royal Road Tournament.

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329 Super J-Cast Destruction In Kobe Preview

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:17:47 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to preview NJPW's Destruction In Kobe 2024. The guys preview all the key matches including HENARE vs Shingo Takagi, David Finlay vs Yoshi-Hashi, and Tetsuya Naito vs Great O-Khan for the IWGP World Championship. They also discuss Arsenal's Dark Arts, more Max Headroom, DOUKI as Jr of the Year , and we answer your questions.

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Days of Thunder #91: The One That Broke Them

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 22:11:02 +0000

[Broadcast Date: December 9, 1999]

In 91 instalments of this programme, never have we been forced through a Thunder this diabolically, irredeemably bad. A show that Lee rage quit multiple times, and Dave begged for the cold embrace of the void during, this will take some beating. On the show this week:

*Juvi on commentary for a whole night

*A Nitro recap that decaps.

*Russo and women: a saga.

*The return of the best running burial gag in wrestling.

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The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee: TV Deal Reports, Miro/Daniel Garcia/Kevin Owens, and GRAND SLAM

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 19:45:36 +0000

Fred does a solo show to catch up on the reports about the AEW TV deal and the contract situations surrounding Miro, Daniel Garcia, and Kevin Owens. Also - have you ever wanted a podcast to talk about AEW's attendances? BOY ARE YOU IN LUCK. Fred also does a short preview for Grand Slam.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Z-Brats vs Gold Class, Homare, Gate of Origin & More!

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:49:41 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Case returns to the show this week as they have some last thoughts on Gate of Origin. From there, they talk about what could be the Feud of the Year, Gold Class vs Z-Brats as it reached Osaka with Ben-K vs Gianni Valletta & Shun Skywalker, Kota Minoura & Jason Lee vs BXB Hulk, Riiita and Mochizuki Jr. Homare’s first month as a roster member thoughts including PRIME ZONE PLUS+ THOUGHTS, previewing this month’s Kobe Sambo Hall show this weekend, Taiji Ishimori produce, and the busy weeks ahead for GLEAT.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #94: Fall Mailbag

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:07:02 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings answers your reader questions! Jesse is asked if the type of wrestling we see on television has been stuck in the same format since Nitro, why AEW's attendance issues are so bad, and his favorite soccer players of all time.

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Shake Them Ropes. Al Capone Soup

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 02:26:00 +0000

This week in the news: AEW deal reports starting to leak, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM, some decent examples of "types" of promos but nothing earth shattering and no Vader Club as life got in the way.

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The Mike & JD Show Ep. 75: AEW's TV Deal, Janel Grant Case, & Lawsuits Against AEW

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 19:10:00 +0000

On Episode 75 of The Mike & JD Show, we're joined once again by BJ Bethel from SE Scoops to discuss the hottest topics in wrestling today:

AEW's TV Deal Negotiations: BJ Bethel offers exclusive insights into AEW's ongoing discussions for a new TV deal. Which networks are involved, and what could this mean for AEW's future growth?

Janel Grant Case Updates: We break down the latest legal developments in the lawsuit against WWE and Vince McMahon, where Janel Grant has filed serious allegations. What's the next step in this unfolding legal battle, and how might it affect WWE?

Kevin Kelly & Tate Twins Lawsuit Against AEW: AEW is facing a major lawsuit from Kevin Kelly and The Tate Twins, who are suing for wrongful termination, defamation, and questioning the independent contractor status of AEW talent. We discuss what this means for AEW and the broader wrestling industry.

Plus, we cover the latest news and updates in the world of professional wrestling, with plenty of analysis and opinions from the team!

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The Flagship: AEW TV Deal, CMLL 91st Aniversario, Janel Grant, MLW, NOAH & more!

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:22:39 +0000

The Flagship is back at full strength in our regular timeslot this week for a loaded show talking about the rumored AEW TV deal, reviewing CMLL's 91st Anniversario show, Janel Grant's press conference ahead of the Mr. McMahon documentary, Kiyomiya vs. Oiwa from NOAH & more!

Rumored AEW TV deal details
Janel Grant press conference
CMLL 91st Aniversario review
Kiyomiya vs. Oiwa / NOAH Star Navigation review
& more!

The Overrun!

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328 Super J-Cast Battle Line Hokkaido Review

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:43:42 +0000

Joel and Damon return to review NJPW's Road To Destruction Battle Line Hokkaido. The guys discuss all the key matches, including a Toru Yano double shot, the return of Kazushi Sakuraba, and HOT vs. United Empire. They also discuss modern horror films, weird YouTube rabbit holes, and who we think is TMDK's "X," and we answer your questions.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Gate of Origin 2024 Review!

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:58:01 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

It’s a Mike solo show week and he’s here to talk all about Gate of Origin 2024 (9/16/24), Dragongate’s big Sendai area show for the year. Before getting into Monday’s show, Mike gives a history of Gate of Origin, where he thinks it ended up settling on Dragongate’s ranking of shows and what he sees Gate of Origin being going forward. From there, Mike reviews a fun show with Dragon Dia defending the Brave Gate against Jacky Kamei, Triangle Gate champions Natural Vibes face the cranky vet team of Masaaki Mochizuki, Don Fujii and Toru Owashi, and the most popular heel unit in the Dragongate Era, Mad Blankey reunites to face Z-Brats!

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Music of the Mat Remix: Card Subject to Change

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:31:27 +0000

Wrestling fans are used to seeing these four words on show posters and lineups: "Card Subject to Change." No wrestling match is set in stone; sometimes they need to be changed or canceled because of injury, emergency, or travel issues. On this episode, the proverbial card changes as Andrew and guest Jeremy Sexton (Voices of Wrestling, Sport of Pro Wrestling) play songs where the lead vocals are not performed by the typical lead singer(s). Instead, it's either another band member or a guest stepping in. Artists featured on this episode include The Beach Boys, New Order, Heart, Steely Dan, Metric, The Rolling Stones, Queen, Foo Fighters, and many more. Call the booker and tell him you can't make the show, because this episode deserves your full attention!

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5 Star Match Game #39: Ring of Honor redux

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:30:00 +0000

The Five Star Match Game is back as we return to Ring of Honor, focusing on the glory years of 2002-2008! And joining us on this journey is Jesse Collings (@jessecollings), Sean Sedor (@SASedor2994) and Robin Reid as they engage in their own Survival of the Fittest to see who reigns supreme! You'll be slapping the nearest barricade in excitement!

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JBA: Stardom Namba Grand Fight, TJPW Wrestle Princess V Preview, Marigold Dream Star Grand Prix, and more!

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:07:32 +0000

Taylor makes his triumphant return to reunite with Kelly to talk all about Stardom's latest big show, Namba Grand Fight!

Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi in the last two weeks (and beyond), including Margiold's Dream Star Grand Prix, a big result in Sendai Girls, Sareee-ISM V, and so much more!

There's of course a review of the standings of the First Annual Jumping Bomb Audio Joshi Fantasy League!

Then they breakdown the next two weeks in joshi, highlighted by Tokyo Joshi's fifth edition of their biggest show, Wrestle Princess!

Check it out!

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The Good, The Bad and The Hungee: Pending TV Deal, All Out 2024 Review, & Fred's Trip to Dynamite

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 02:38:13 +0000

Tyler & Fred return to talk about all the latest with AEW. The company's on the precipice of a new TV deal, and there's lots of rumors that it's going to be a sea change for where the company's shows live. All Out's in the books, and we talk about the good & bad of the show (not too much hungee this time). Then we briefly talk about Fred's trip to the post-PPV Dynamite.

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Shake Them Ropes. This is Murder

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 23:50:33 +0000

In the news: Monday Night Raw goes to 2 hours, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM, ice cold takes on All Out and in Vader Club Masa Saito, Shinya Hashimoto & Koji Kitao vs. Big Van Vader, Crusher Bam Bam Bigelow & Steve Williams

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Days of Thunder #90: Buzz Killed

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 23:28:02 +0000

[Broadcast Date- December 2 1999]

With Mayhem now in the rear view, Dave and Lee review a lamentable show with many horrifying glimpses into the WCW future.

On the show this week:

*Juvi in the Booth

*Buzzkill debuts

*Oklahoma gets a very specific update

*There's a new babyface in town.

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327 Super J-Cast Road To Destruction Review

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 18:50:57 +0000

327 Super J-Cast Road To Destruction Review

Joel and Damon return to review NJPW's Road To Destruction shows. The guys discuss all the key matches including SANADA & Taichi vs Kosei Fujita & Zack Sabre Jr, Jeff Cobb vs. Yota Tsuji, HENARE vs Hiromu Takahashi, and DOUKI vs Taiji Ishimori. They also discuss Hiromu as a heavyweight, Jake Lee's injury, video game music, and we answer your questions.

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The Flagship: All Out Fallout, SmackDown on FOX Postscript, AEW to FOX Rumors, cubsfan on CMLL, Case Lowe on Dragongate

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Join us this week for a FOUR HOUR SHOW! covering the biggest topics in the world of pro wrestling:

Segment 1: VaKraetschion burial, All Out fallout, SmackDown on FOX comes to an end, AEW to FOX rumors

Segment 2: NJPW Destruction tour news, notes, and match reviews

Segment 3: thecubsfan of Luchablog joins us to preview the CMLL 91st Anniversary show

Segment 4: MLW Summer Of The Beasts: Part 2 review

Segment 5: Case "shorty got" Lowe Lowe Lowe Lowe of Open The Voice Gate joins us to break down Dragongate's 9/5 Korakuen show and discuss "talking ball"

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The Mike & JD Show Ep. 74: AEW on FOX, Heel Moxley, TNA Ticket Surge, WWE Cuts House Shows

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 07:01:05 +0000

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Welcome to Episode 74 of The Mike & JD Show! This week, we're diving into a plethora of exciting developments in the wrestling world:

AEW on FOX: We discuss the buzz around All Elite Wrestling potentially moving to FOX. What could this mean for AEW's future and the wrestling industry as a whole?

Heel Turn for Jon Moxley: We analyze Jon Moxley's recent shift to the dark side. How will this impact storylines in AEW, and what can fans expect from his character moving forward?

TNA Ticket Sales Soaring: TNA is experiencing a significant uptick in ticket sales. We'll explore the factors contributing to this surge and what it signifies for the promotion's growth.

The debut of "Rock & Roll Spooky Choo" in honor of Wendy Choo.

WWE Eliminating House Shows: WWE is reportedly cutting house shows to reduce costs. We'll examine the implications of this decision for wrestlers and fans alike.

The Hurt Business to AEW?: Rumors are swirling that Bobby Lashley and MVP might be heading to AEW. We speculate on how their arrival could shake up the roster and potential storylines.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate STORM GATE GREATNESS, YAMATO/ISHIN, Homare and More!

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:52:47 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Sometimes Dragongate has a show where we have to take stock of the greatness we witnessed. That was the case this week on Voice Gate as we take a look at perhaps Dragongate’s best Korakuen in years, Storm Gate (9/5/24) with 90 chaotic minutes, the debut of Homare Kato, the New Unit Playing Field, YAMATO defending the Dream Gate against ISHIN, the card for Gate of Origin next week, Spiked Mohicans reunite and Case and Mike have a discussion about cakes that use soft drinks.

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326 Super J-Cast Capital Collision Review

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 18:43:09 +0000

326 Super J-Cast Capital Collision Review

Joel and Damon return to review Capital Collision from Washington DC. The guys discuss all the key matches including Titan vs. Zack Sabre Jr., Tetsuya Naito vs TJP, Gabe Kidd vs Lio Rush , and Mercedes Mone vs Momo Watanabe. All this plus Damon forgets who the IWGP Tag Champs are, the guys preview Road To Destruction shows, Jake Lee signs with New Japan and we answer your questions.

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Emerald FlowShow #71: The End of the Jake Era

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:34:04 +0000

Paul and Gerard are back to discuss the big news that Jake Lee has signed with New Japan. Paul talks about his trip to All In while Gerard discusses a little DDT and talks about one of the emotional things he’s ever seen in pro wrestling - the Takayamania Empire III main event and its post-match. From there they talk about the second half of the N-1 and the debacle of a finals show. They then finish up with All Japan and the two recent Triple Crown matches and discuss the mixed response to those matches as well as the upcoming Royal Road tournament.

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Mike & JD Show ep.73: Frivolous Lawsuits, Fire, Journalism, and All Out 2024

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 09:02:47 +0000

For ad-free and bonus content visit patreon.com/themikeandjdshow. In Episode 73 of The Mike & JD Show, we dive deep into the latest controversies and storylines in AEW. Kevin Kelly and The Tate Twins have launched a significant lawsuit against AEW, challenging the wrestling industry's long-standing independent contractor model and alleging wrongful termination and defamation. Plus, we discuss the shocking Dynamite finale where Adam "Hangman" Page took his feud with Swerve to an explosive level by burning down Swerve's childhood home. We'll also give you a rundown of the upcoming AEW All Out 2024, setting the stage for what's expected to be a heated event.

*Episode Highlights:*

- *AEW Lawsuit Details*: Kevin Kelly and The Tate Twins have taken legal action against AEW. We break down the specifics of the lawsuit and what it could mean for the future of wrestler contracts in AEW and the industry.

- *Hangman vs. Swerve's Feud Escalates*: An analysis of the dramatic and controversial angle on Dynamite where Hangman Adam Page escalated his feud with Swerve by burning down his childhood home. We discuss how this storyline is being received and its implications for their upcoming cage match at All Out.

- *All Out 2024 Preview*: Despite the exciting storylines, our match-by-match preview of All Out 2024 might not be the most thrilling. We discuss each matchup and what to expect from the wrestlers involved in this significant pay-per-view event.

*Tune in to get the latest on the unfolding drama in AEW and what to expect at All Out. Subscribe and hit the bell for notifications to never miss an episode of The Mike & JD Show.*

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Shake Them Ropes. Flame Wars

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 04:37:03 +0000

This week: in the news Odyssey Jones removed from the roster, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM, ice cold takes on Bash at Berlin and No Mercy and a preview of All Out and in Vader Club: random Sid ramblings.

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The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee: HEAT CHECK: ALL OUT 2024

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 01:48:12 +0000

Finally, AEW returns to pay-per-view after far too long since their last one. Tyler & Fred talk about this coming Saturday's card and how excited they are for it. They also argue about temperatures, for some reason.

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The Flagship: Bash in Berlin, No Mercy, AEW All Out, N-1 Finals, AJPW & more!

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:55:17 +0000

The Flagship returns this week for an early-week edition to review WWE's Bash in Berlin, NXT's No Mercy, preview AEW All Out 2024, and discuss the official turnstile count for AEW All In 2024.

Additional topics include a review of MLW's Summer of the Beasts, a look at NOAH's N-1 Victory finals, a new Triple Crown champion & more!

WWE Bash in Berlin review
NXT No Mercy review
AEW All Out 2024 preview
AEW All In 2024 turnstile count
MLW Summer of the Beasts review
Kaito Kiyomia wins N-1 Victory 2024
Yuma Aoyagi wins the Triple Crown
& more!

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Open The Voice Gate - Rewind and Rewatch - Friday LA Extreme Night

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:53:47 +0000

For the first Rewind and Rewatch of September, it’s time to unearth the lost first Dragongate in USA show, Friday LA Extreme Night from John Ford Anson Park in Los Angeles on 9/5/2008. Before Mike and Case get into the show itself, we must talk about the events leading up to Dragongate’s American landing including: DG’s relationship with PWG over the years, The BXB Shingo Angle, CIMA’s Myspace, The No-Ring Show, ROH’s 2008 Japan Tour and more. Then it’s time to go to Los Angeles with two title matches as the Real Hazard team of Gamma, YAMATO and Yasushi Kanda defend their Open The Triangle Gate titles against the World-1 Team of Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino and BXB Hulk and Twin Gate Legends Ryo Saito and Susumu Yokosuka, RyoSuka, defend those belts against The Young Bucks!

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Music of the Mat Remix: Hometown Crowd

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 20:20:45 +0000

The hometown crowd in wrestling can make for a special connection between a wrestler and the audience. On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew and Damon McDonald (Super J-Cast) play songs by artists from their respective hometowns (Boston for Andrew and Philadelphia for Damon). The playlist includes Hall & Oates, Bell Biv DeVoe, Book of Love, The Dead Milkmen, Donna Summer, Japanese Breakfast, Dropkick Murphys, Billy Squier, and more. Grab your lobster rolls and cheesesteaks and dig in!

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Days of Thunder: WCW Mayhem 1999

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 20:58:41 +0000

The WCW Title Tournament draws to a close on this episode of Days of Thunder, as Dave and Lee cover the very appropriately named WCW Mayhem. On the show:

*Dave is softer on A Disco match

*We pay tribute to Sid Vicious

*Lex Luger: WCW's smartest dumb guy

*A sham of a retirement match and the inaugural Hardcore Champion is crowned!

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JBA: Stardom 5STAR Grand Prix Finals, Tokyo Princess Cup Finals, Marigold Dream Star Grand Prix

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 14:07:16 +0000

This episode Kelly flies solo and tackles the quarter finals, semi-finals, and finals of the Stardom 5STAR Grand Prix.

In more tournament action Kelly reviews the semi-finals and finals of Tokyo Joshi Pro's Tokyo Princess Cup.

And finally, in more tournament action, Kelly breaks down the results of the first two shows of Marigold's Dream Star Grand Prix.

Check it out!

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me Ep. 50 Victory Road July 2006 - Team Canada Disbands, Gail Kim's In-Ring Debut

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 22:59:11 +0000

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Victory Road 2006 - including the end of Team Canada, more on ratings, more on Goldberg in TNA, more on Cornette, a fake TNA show, Gail Kim's first TNA match, contract talk for Team 3D, Austin Aries, Roderick Strong and Sting, Larry has his head shaved, the true arrival of LAX, a reboot for The Naturals and so much more.

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The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee: All In London Review!

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 03:20:19 +0000

Fred has scraped himself off his sickbed to return to the pod, and Tyler and he talk about a very good but imperfect All In London show! Plus a quick chat about the Dynamite after the PPV, AEW's continuing attendance issues, and other nonsense! Join us this week to prove you aren't EVILLLLLLL.

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The Mike & JD Show Ep. 72: Sycho Sid Tribute, Moxley's Returns, McMahon Doc, All In Fallout & More!

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:30:00 +0000

Tune into Episode 72 of The Mike & JD Show for a packed session of wrestling updates and analysis. This episode we pay tribute to the legendary Sycho Sid Vicious, dive into Jon Moxley's new stable, unpack the fallout from AEW's All In, discuss the announcement of the Vince McMahon Netflix documentary premiere date, cover the end of MLW's streaming service, and explore the latest controversies surrounding bad tweets in the wrestling world.

Episode Highlights:

Sycho Sid Vicious Tribute: Reflecting on the impactful career and legacy of Sycho Sid Vicious following his recent passing.

Jon Moxley's New Stable: Analyzing the formation of Jon Moxley's new stable in AEW and its potential implications for the wrestling landscape.

All In Fallout: Discussing the key outcomes and future storylines emerging from AEW's All In event.

Vince McMahon Documentary: Details on the upcoming premiere date for the highly anticipated Vince McMahon Netflix documentary and what fans can expect.

MLW Streaming Service Ends: Breaking down what the end of MLW's streaming service means for the promotion and its fans.

Bad Tweets Controversy: Examining the recent controversies in wrestling related to problematic tweets by prominent figures.

Don’t miss out on all the discussions, insider insights, and expert opinions right here on The Mike & JD Show. Make sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all things wrestling! 🔔

X: @mikegilbert311 & @jd_oliva

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The Flagship: Sid, Villano V, Mr. McMahon, All In Fallout, RevPro & more!

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 17:14:53 +0000

The Flagship returns this week with a packed show covering the lives and careers of Sid Eudy and Villano V, plus a review of RevPro's 12th-anniversary show, the fallout from AEW All In, Netflix's upcoming Vince McMahon documentary, and more!

The Overrun

We ran out of time on The Flagship this week, so it was time for THE OVERRUN. Available exclusively on FlagshipPatreon.com's $5 tier, this week's Overrun covers previews of WWE's Bash in Berlin, NXT No Mercy, a final check-in on OVW Fight Night 2024, CMLL's Grand Prix Internacional 2024, and more.

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Shake Them Ropes. Sid

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:37:59 +0000

In the news the death of Sid Eudy, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM, ice cold takes on All In and previews of Bash in Berlin and NXT No Mercy for Vader club: Orient Express vs. The Rockers Royal Rumble 1991.

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325 Super J-Cast Capital Collision Preview

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:02:30 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to preview Capital Collision from Washington DC. The guys discuss all the key matches including Titan vs. Zack Sabre Jr., Tetsuya Naito vs TJP, Gabe Kidd vs Lio Rush , and Mercedes Mone vs Momo Watanabe. All this plus Joel's Rev-Pro / AEW weekend in London and we answer your questions.

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Open The Voice Gate - The Gate of Miyane, Doi Homeoming and More!

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 06:55:16 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

It’s a bit of Dragon System Buffet this week as Case and Mike lead off this week with a couple of quick topics before trying to make sense of GLEAT’s 2024, discuss Dragongate in the N-1 Victory tournament, the greatness of the GATE OF MIYANE, Naruki Doi’s homecoming and anniversary show and a whole lot more!

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #93: The Future of NJPW Post-G1

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:02:13 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by J. Michael of Voices of Wrestling to discuss all things NJPW after the G1 Climax. They talk about Zack Sabre Jr.'s long-awaited victory, the decision to not have him challenge at Wrestle Kingdom, the progress of NJPW's younger wrestlers and a lot more.

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Shake Them Ropes. All In 2024 Preview

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 13:08:57 +0000

In the news Ricochet signs with AEW, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM we preview all in and for Vader club: Kidman vs. Mikey Whipwreck from WCW Uncensored 1999

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The Flagship: AEW All In London, ZSJ wins G1 Climax 34, TripleMania & more!

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:58:50 +0000

The Flagship returns this week to get you ready for a massive weekend in the world of wrestling with an extensive preview of AEW's All In London 2024, RevPro's 12th Anniversary show, plus analysis and a wrap-up on NJPW's G1 Climax 34, why Zack Sabre Jr. is taking his title shot at King of Pro Wrestling instead of Wrestle Kingdom, and then, unfortunately, a review of the most recent disastrous showing from AAA: TripleMania Mexico City.

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Mike & JD Show ep.71: Ricochet is All Elite | All In Preview | Windsor Wrestling History

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:38:42 +0000

In Episode 71 of The Mike & JD Show, we're diving into some exciting developments in the wrestling world! Join us as we discuss Ricochet's recent signing with AEW, preview the much-anticipated All In PPV, and explore the rich history of wrestling in Windsor, Ontario with special guest Jamie Scott Greer, author of "Killers, Butchers, Cry-Babies & Canadian Destroyers."

**Episode Highlights:**

- **Ricochet Is All Elite**: Analysis of Ricochet's move to AEW. What does his signing mean for the promotion and what can fans expect from his debut?

- **All In PPV Preview**: Breakdown of the card, key matchups, and predictions for one of AEW's flagship events. Which bouts are poised to steal the show?

- **Windsor Wrestling History**: A fascinating discussion with Jamie Scott Greer about his book, which delves into the storied past of wrestling in Windsor. Discover the legends and pivotal moments that shaped the local wrestling scene.

- **Impact on AEW's Roster**: How will Ricochet fit into the AEW landscape? Discuss potential feuds and storylines.

- **Expert Insights**: Jamie Scott Greer shares his expertise on the historical impact of wrestling in Windsor and how it has influenced the broader wrestling world.

**Tune in to The Mike & JD Show for your weekly dose of wrestling news, analysis, and historical insights. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay updated!** 🔔

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Wrestling Omakase #247: NJPW G1 Climax 34 Wrap-Up w/ Chris Samsa & J. Michael

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000

The Most Active Podcast in History™ is back for our third episode of 2024! John is joined by returning guest Chris Samsa (@TheChrisSamsa) from Sport of Pro Wrestling/VOW and, somehow, first time guest J. Michael (@ryugu_go) from Voices of Wrestling for the most thorough and complete wrap-up of the 34th edition of the Grade One Climax you're going to find anywhere! John, Chris and J. Michael break down the tournaments of all twenty wrestlers, talk about where they ranked by match quality, their strengths & weaknesses throughout the tournament, and where they might be heading from here as NJPW transitions into the fall season and Wrestle Kingdom. Along the way a very wide range of topics are covered, with a lot of focus on how the new generation of NJPW is shaping up. Plus, an extensive discussion on the controversial booking decision to have Zack Sabre Jr. take his IWGP World Heavyweight Title challenge at King of Pro Wrestling in October instead of Wrestle Kingdom, and where things might be going for the Dome!

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Lucha Jobbers: El absurdo de Triplemania XXXII, la magia del G1 Climax 34 y previo de AEW All In 2024

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:17:43 +0000

Esta semana volvemos con un análisis de Triplemania 32 y el patético estado de AAA en el 2024. Después vamos a Japón para repasar el G1 Climax 34, analizar el futuro de Zack Sabre Jr. y Naito, y hablar sobre el próximo tour. Terminamos con una previa de AEW All In 2024.

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324 Super J-Cast G1 Climax Finals Review

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:21:28 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to review the final nights of this year's G1 Climax. The guys discuss the finals with Yota Tsuji vs. Zack Sabre Jr., G1 Playoffs, King Of Pro Wrestling , IWGP title and Wrestle Kingdom predictions, Royal Quest, the Capital Collision line-up , and answer your questions.

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Open The Voice Gate - Rewind and Rewatch - Toryumon X Debut (8/22/2003)

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 13:57:08 +0000

Before we get to August’s rewind and rewatch, Case and Mike talk about Dragongate’s fun Sunday in Fukuoka with the best 3 minute match of the year, IWRG uploads and Shingo Takagi’s 20th Anniversary Show’s X.

From there it’s time to continue to celebrate the Dragon System’s 25th Anniversary with Rewind and Rewatch. This month, Open The Voice Gate discusses 2002 and 2003 as it relates to the lead up to the Japanese landing of Toryumon X, the final brand of the Toryumon Era. Case and Mike follow the trials and tribulations through different aces, appearances on weird Mutoh All Japan spinoffs, and everything until August 22, 2003, the first ever Japanese Toryumon X show, of which Case and Michael review to close out the very fun episode!

Shows Discussed:

August 3, 2002: First footage of Toryumon X on tape

https://dragongate.live/title/?program=program_201806011636&episode=48

December 7, 2002: Young Dragons Cup 2002

https://dragongate.live/title/?program=program_201806011636&episode=55

January 19, 2023: AJPW Wrestle-One 2nd

https://vk.com/search?q=ajpw%20wrestle-one%202003&z=video487517522_456239797

February 22, 2023: Yamaha Cup 2003

https://dragongate.live/title/?program=program_201806011636&episode=60

May 11, 2003: Toryumon Mexico Anniversary Show

https://dragongate.live/title/?program=program_201806011636&episode=63

August 22, 2003: Toryumon X Debut

https://dragongate.live/title/?program=program_201806011636&episode=68

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Music of the Mat Remix: In-Ring Debuts

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:52:28 +0000

Is this thing on? Music of the Mat rises from its slumber with a remixed format. Instead of analyzing wrestling songs, Andrew and a guest will play and chat about songs related to a wrestling concept, term, reference, pun, etc. Yes, it really is that simple. Andrew explains the reason behind the big change, then gets down to business with returning guest and absolute delight Maura Johnston. Together they tackle the topic of "in-ring debuts," playing songs off debut albums from Aerosmith, Madonna, The Killers, Oasis, George Michael, Neneh Cherry, Living Colour, and many more. It's over 2 hours of potent fun that will have you raising the roof like Ultimo Guerrero!

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Days of Thunder #89: One By Fish, One By Smooch

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 21:49:19 +0000

With mere days to go until Mayhem, it's only appropriate to have an extremely chaotic episode of Thunder for Dave and Lee to work their way through. We do this so you don't have to!

*Disco's debt dodging continues

*Chavo continues to sell products better than he ever sold in ring.

*Terry Taylor spends a night having weird conversations in catering.

*Larry lets the creative brain trust have it.

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JBA: Stardom 5STAR Grand Prix, Tokoy Princess Cup, Arisa Nakajima Retirement and much more!

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:56:55 +0000

Kelly & Taylor are back to discuss the beginning of Stardom's biggest tournament of the year, the 5STAR Grand Prix!

Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi in the last two weeks, including the quarterfinals of Tokyo Joshi's Tokyo Princess Cup, some big results in Marvelous and the competitor announcement for Margiold's inaugural Dream Star Grand Prix!

There's of course a review of the standings of the First Annual Jumping Bomb Audio Joshi Fantasy League!

Then they breakdown the next two weeks, with even more 5STAR Grand Prix action, Arisa Nakajima's retirement show, the final four in the Tokyo Princess Cup, a big Marigold Korakuen Hall show and much more!

Check it out!

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Shake Them Ropes. Tower of Doom

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 08:19:50 +0000

In the news: AEW goes All In somewhere else in 2025, in the Lazy River: Jeff enjoyed Dynamite, Vader Club: The Tower of Doom match from the Great American Bash 1988.

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The Flagship: All In Texas, Kevin Sullivan, Yoshinari Ogawa, N-1, G1 Climax & more!

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 17:02:34 +0000

The Flagship returns this week with a loaded show discussing AEW running Texas for All In Texas in 2025, All In Wembley's card, Kevin Sullivan's life and career, Yoshinari Ogawa's sudden retirement, NOAH's N-1 Victory, NJPW G1 Climax 34 & more!

The Overrun

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Mike & JD Show ep. 70: Big AEW Announcements | RIP Kevin Sullivan | Afa Update | Lucha Bros

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

In tonight's episode of The Mike & JD Show, we're unpacking a whirlwind week in wrestling news. From the sad passing of Kevin Sullivan, an update on Afa Anoa'i and significant venue changes for AEW's All In, to WWE's potential acquisition of top AEW talents and exciting match rumors. Dive in as Mike Gilbert and JD Oliva bring you the latest insights and analyses from around the wrestling world.

Episode Highlights:

Remembering Kevin Sulliva

AEW's Venue Change: All In 2025 is moving from London to Texas. We discuss what led to this decision and what it means for AEW's future in the UK and the US.

Lucha Brothers dramatic AEW exit.

Contract Extensions and Injuries: Updates on Randy Orton and Chad Gable's extensions with WWE

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Dangerous Gate 2024 & State of Japan!

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 06:02:45 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

OTVG returns to talk about the third of Dragongate’s traditional Big Five shows, Dangerous Gate 2024! Before Case and Mike get into the show in Yokohama, they take stock of the summer tournaments, discuss wrestling prospects ,issues with originality, the G1 Climax and the N1 Victory. After that, they discuss Monday’s big Dangerous Gate show, YAMATO vs Kikuta, The Battle for Minorita, Natural Vibes vs Big Hug and more!

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Emerald FlowShow #70: They Don't Make Them Like This Anymore

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 01:25:53 +0000

Paul and Gerard are back with a HUGE episode. First they talk about the sudden retirement of Yoshinari Ogawa and NOAH being hit by the injury bug. Then they cover the first five shows of the N-1. Finally it's on to All Japan to talk about the amazing Yuma Anzai vs. Rei Saito Triple Crown match and discuss how the company's booking is beginning to run into some problems.

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323 Super J-Cast G1 Climax Review with Fraserjapan

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 02:47:04 +0000

Joel and Damon are joined by @fraserjapan for a three hour super show talking all things G1 and New Japan. Having been to every show in this year's G1, @fraserjapan gives his thoughts on best performances and matches, crowd reactions, Shota Umino's struggles, EVIL in Japan, how he planned this epic adventure, Naito's injuries, favorite arenas, and so much more.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #92: Where Is Wrestling Going In 2024?

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:19:11 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by Rich Kraetsch of VoicesofWrestling.com and The Flagship Podcast to discuss the current direction of both WWE and AEW. They go over the differences between Paul Levesque's main roster WWE and his NXT, the emphasis on melodrama and stories, the changes AEW has faced since it first started, and discuss their fears for the direction wrestling is headed into the future with WWE leading the way.

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Shake Them Ropes. Taskmaster

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 06:18:43 +0000

This week, in the news, our remembrances of Kevin Sullivan, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: ice cold takes on Summerslam and more, and for Vader Club: The Steiner Brothers vs. The Faces of Fear from Nitro 1997.

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The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee: Running to Stand Still

Sat, 10 Aug 2024 13:49:18 +0000

Tyler & Fred are back to talk about a quieter on-screen week, where the booking takes incremental steps towards All In. But there's a lot going on backstage, with reported and rumored exits. Biscuts N. Gravy continues his run for four Heisman Trophies, and of course there's meandering Olympics talk.

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The Flagship: G1 Climax, MJF in CMLL & RevPro, N1 Victory, SummerSlam Fallout & more!

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 18:07:44 +0000

The Flagship returns this week with an absolutely packed show covering news and shows all across the world, including NJPW G1 Climax 34 scenarios with the tournament winding down, fallout from WWE SummerSlam, a preview of RevPro's Summer Sizzler 2024 show featuring Michael Oku vs. MJF, a review of CMLL's Friday Arena Mexico show featuring MJF vs. Templario, MLW Never Say Never a catch-up on NOAH's N1 Victory, the latest Triple Crown title defense of Yuma Anzai, and some recent developments on Janel Grant's lawsuit.

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The Mike & JD Show Ep. 69: WWE Eyes AEW Stars | WBD's Struggles | TNA Bound for Glory

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:34:24 +0000

Welcome to Episode 69 of The Mike & JD Show, where today’s wrestling landscape is heating up with major shifts and strategic moves! Join hosts Mike and JD as they unpack WWE's interest in top AEW talents, delve into the troubles at Warner Bros. Discovery, and bring you the latest exciting updates from TNA.

Episode Highlights:

WWE Targets AEW Stars: WWE is reportedly showing strong interest in AEW stars such as The Lucha Bros (Pentagon & Fenix), Ricky Starks, and Daniel Garcia. We explore what this could mean for both WWE and AEW, and how these talents could fit into WWE’s creative landscape.

WBD's Financial Turmoil: Analyze the current challenges facing Warner Bros. Discovery and how this might impact their dealings with AEW. What are the potential outcomes for their media partnerships and content distribution?

TNA News Updates:

Bound for Glory Location Revealed: Get the scoop on the newly announced location for TNA’s flagship event, Bound for Glory.

Josh Alexander’s NXT Debut: Discuss expectations for Josh Alexander as he is set to make his NXT debut, signaling a significant cross-promotional movement.

Industry Impact: Consider the broader implications of these moves within the wrestling industry. How might the potential acquisition of AEW stars by WWE reshape the competitive landscape?

Join the Conversation:

What are your thoughts on WWE’s strategic interest in AEW stars? How do you feel about the new developments in TNA, including the Bound for Glory location and Josh Alexander’s NXT debut? Drop your comments below and join the wrestling fan community discussion.

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Open The Voice Gate - Minorita Contra Mini Skywalker & Dangerous Gate Preview!

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 07:30:00 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

This week on Open The Voice Gate, Case and Mike make a claim on their preferred new Olympic sports, discuss the Hayakawa/Minorita/Mini Skywalker events, discuss the 8/1 Dragongate Korakuen Hall show and preview this Monday’s Dangerous Gate 2024 card!

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322 Super J-Cast G1 Climax Mega-Show

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 05:29:28 +0000

322 Super J-Cast G1 Climax Mega-Show

Joel and Damon are joined by the great Chris Samsa and by Keeping It Strong Style's Josh Smith for a three hour super show talking all things G1 and New Japan. We grade each wrestler in both A and B Block, give our thoughts on possible outcomes, and dig deep into the numbers to give you ( dare we say ) the most thorough analysis of this year's G1 Climax.

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The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee: Fred Challenges the AEW Locker Room

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:18:40 +0000

Tyler & Fred are back on the same show, and there's a lot going on - some of it even involves professional wrestling. They catch up on the news in AEW, including Britt Baker's suspension, talk about another of Fred's nerdy hobbies, and discuss the wonders of the Olympics and College Football 25.

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JBA: Stardom Rendezvous, Marigold Korakuen Hall, TJPW Tokyo Princess Cup and much more!

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:46:58 +0000

Kelly & Taylor return to talk a deluge of big shows including Stardom's two noteworthy Rendezvous shows, another Marigold Korakuen Hall show and the first two nights of Tokyo Joshi's annual Tokyo Princess Cup!

Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi in the last two weeks, including Nao Kakuta's retirement show, a title change in Ice Ribbon, and a title-heavy WAVE show!

There's of course a review of the standings of the First Annual Jumping Bomb Audio Joshi Fantasy League!

Then they breakdown the Stardom's upcoming 5STAR Grand Prix, with a rundown of all the competitors and discussion of the first seven shows of the tournament, along with previewing OZ Academy's next Korakuen Hall show and the next round of the Tokyo Princess Cup.

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Shake Them Ropes. Summerslam 2024 Preview

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 15:03:48 +0000

This week, in the news: Britt Baker gets suspended, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM a preview of SummerSlam and we review the two big angles on Dynamite and in Vader Club: Brody and Hansen vs Tsuruta and Tenryu from All Japan

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The Flagship: Tony Khan/Shane McMahon, SummerSlam, Death Before Dishonor & more!

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 16:32:39 +0000

The Flagship returns this week with a loaded show that includes discussion and thoughts on Tony Khan's meeting with Shane McMahon, a preview of WWE SummerSlam 2024, a review of ROH's Death Before Dishonor show, the latest on the TKO lawsuit and how it affects WWE, Go Shiozaki is out of NOAH's N-1, and a look at upcoming CMLL shows featuring AEW talent.

Tony Khan meeting with Shane McMahon: why did Tony Khan meet with Shane McMahon, and what benefits and negatives could come from it?

WWE SummerSlam 2024 preview: "The Biggest Party of the Summer" presented by Wingstop.

ROH Death Before Dishonor 2024 review

TKO lawsuit & effect on WWE: could a judge's ruling regarding TKO/UFC royalties have a big effect on WWE in the future?

Go Shiozaki out of N-1: We'll also take another look at the tournament that starts this weekend.

Upcoming CMLL schedule: MJF is coming to Arena Mexico, PAC was just there last week. We'll talk about the AEW integrations in CMLL plus a look at the latest in the company.

SummerSlam 2024 Instant Reaction LIVE!

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Mike & JD Show ep.68: Shane McMahon Meets Tony Khan | #AEW TV Deal | Joe Hendry Working NXT

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 14:00:43 +0000

Welcome to Episode 68 of The Mike & JD Show! Today, we're diving deep into the latest developments in AEW and WWE, from complex negotiations to upcoming events and controversies. Join us as we analyze what's happening behind the scenes and what it means for the future of wrestling.

Key Discussions:

AEW and WBD Negotiations: The ongoing "will they, won't they" saga between AEW and Warner Bros. Discovery—what's the latest and what can we expect from their Paris meeting during the Olympics?
Daniel Garcia's Contract Speculation: Is Daniel Garcia staying in AEW? We break down the latest rumors and what the July 3rd injury angle could mean for his future.
Shane McMahon and Tony Khan Meeting: An unexpected discussion between Shane McMahon and Tony Khan in Arlington—what could this mean for AEW and Shane's potential involvement?
WWE Survivor Series 2024 in Vancouver: Announcing the big move for one of WWE's flagship events to Vancouver, Canada—what does this location switch signify for WWE’s global strategy?
Summerslam 2024 Preview: We're setting the stage for Summerslam 2024 with major matchups and rumors, including potential appearances and plot twists.
Logan Paul's Controversial Comments: Logan Paul stirs controversy again with his remarks about Imane Khelif. We discuss the implications of his comments within and outside the wrestling world.
AEW and NXT Ratings Impact: How are AEW and NXT holding up against the Olympic Games? A look at the numbers and what they tell us about wrestling viewership during major global events.
Joe Hendry’s WWE Performance Center Training: Exploring Joe Hendry's unique training opportunity at the WWE Performance Center and what this means for his career and the relationship between WWE and TNA.

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Days of Thunder #88: Jerry Only Adams

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:24 +0000

[Broadcast Date- November 11 1999]

HEAR ME BIG MAN, Days of Thunder is back with a dose of Russo's finest with as we wonder whether Dave and Lee were as upset as Vince Russo to discover he had to write this show too.

On this week's episode:

*Some wild stuff happening in Memphis.

*The indignities against the Luchadors mount.

*Berly Bill IMPLODES

*A bewildering new Chavo gimmick.

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321 Super J-Cast G1 Climax Half Way Home

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 22:15:08 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to discuss the G1 Climax 34 at the ( near ) half way point.The guys discuss Gabe Kidd coming into his own, Naito's odd win/loss record so far, more Konosuke Takeshita praise, El Phantasmo, an updated Fraudwatch, and they answer your questions.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate YAMATO Talk, Kobe Summer Festival and More!

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 15:02:40 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

This week on Open The Voice Gate, Case and Mike return from Kobe World break to discuss how YAMATO’s Dream Gate win, and the post-match promo, is settling in for the guys. They then discuss a very fun Summer Festival version of Kobe Sambo Hall, preview Thursday’s Korakuen and give some second half of 2024 predictions!

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #91: ROH, G1 Thoughts, WWE on Netflix and ALL IN

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:36:49 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings goes over six different topics from across the wrestling world. Included are thoughts on Ring of Honor's place in the current wrestling landscape, early thoughts on the G1 Climax, WWE's potential on Netflix, Hologram and the decision to hold off on Swerve vs Hangman Page.

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Review It For Her #1: More Human Tornado, Let's Get Him Doing Stuff (Patreon Preview)

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 19:11:45 +0000

Garrett and Liam are back with our brand new Patreon series covering Wrestling Society X - we talk about the first two episodes of MTV's wrestling promotion (as well as the Xtras) and why it absolutely rocks.

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Emerald FlowShow #69: Brave Wrestler MUSASHI

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 05:49:51 +0000

Paul and Gerard talk about some assorted matches, DDT Peter Pan, NOAH Limit Break and a great Yuma Anzai vs. Ryuki Honda match for the Triple Crown. They also preview some upcoming All Japan shows including the Royal Road Tournament participants.

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The Flagship: WrestleMania London, Death Before Dishonor, G1 Climax, DDT, AJPW, & more!

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 17:04:13 +0000

The Flagship returns this week with talking all the latest in the world of wrestling, including:

The latest on WBD/NBA impasse and what it means for AEW
Latest on the Janel Grant lawsuit
WWE talking to London about future WrestleMania
AEW's busy weekend preview: Rampage, Collision & Battle of the Belts
ROH Death Before Dishonor preview
DDT Wrestle Peter Pan 2024 review
Yuma Anzai vs. Ryuki Honda
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Mike & JD Show ep.67: Mike Addresses His Enemies | AEW-WBD TV Deal | Blood & Guts

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 16:15:00 +0000

In this episode of The Mike & JD Show, Mike addresses his controversial and viral tweet exchanges with Jordynne Grace and Chelsea Green. Then BJ Bethel joins us to discuss the latest AEW TV deal news, and recap the intense AEW Blood & Guts event.

Key Topics Covered:

Viral Twitter Exchanges: Mike discusses his recent controversial and viral tweets with Jordynne Grace and Chelsea Green, providing context and reactions.

AEW TV Deal News: Breaking down the latest developments in AEW’s TV deal and what it means for the company’s future.

AEW Blood & Guts Recap: A detailed recap of the AEW Blood & Guts event, including standout matches and key moments.

Join us for an in-depth discussion on these hot topics and more. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for the latest wrestling news and analysis!

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Shake Them Ropes. Force of July

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:00:56 +0000

This week, in the news: contract talk, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM the aftermath of Blood and Guts and in Vader Club: Kanyon vs. Saturn and Mortis vs. Booker T from 1998.

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The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee: Logic Gaps Ruin Potentially Great Blood and Guts

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 21:58:50 +0000

The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee is back after a one-week hiatus. Tyler is flying solo today due to Fred showing off his large intelligence and we have quite the show to discuss.

Blood and Guts had the makings of a great show, but it was marred by an insane amount of logic gaps. Where is the continuity with this company? The multiple gaps of logic ruined a potentially great episode of Dynamite and Tyler breaks it all down.

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320 Super J-Cast G1 Climax Nights 1-3 Review

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:44:19 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to discuss the first three nights of G1 Climax 34 including stonks up/down, Naito's Destin-oh no, the real three musketeers, the explosive Gabe v Shota match, who has been removed from and added to Fraudwatch, and Damon getting in hot water with HR.

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JBA: Marigold Summer Destiny, TJPW Summer Sun Princess, Sendai Girls and much more!

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:00:38 +0000

Kelly & Taylor are back once again, discussing the last two weeks of joshi, highlighted by a number of big shows, including Marigold's Summer Destiny, Tokyo Joshi's Summer Sun Princess and a big Sendai Girls Korakuen Hall show!

Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi in the last two weeks, including the finals of Catch the WAVE and big tag matches in Ice Ribbon and Oz Academy!

There's of course a review of the standings of the First Annual Jumping Bomb Audio Joshi Fantasy League!

Then they preview the slew of shows that are on the horizon, including Stardom's next big show, Nao Kakuta's graduation, the beginning of the Tokyo Princess Cup, a Marigold Korakuen Hall show and SAREEEism Chapter IV!

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Kobe Pro-Wrestling Festival 2024 Review!

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:56:25 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

The 25th Anniversary of the Dragon System, Kobe Pro-Wrestling Festival 2024 is in the books and Case and Mike are back to talk all about it. Ben-K defending the Open The Dream Gate against Mr. Dragongate, YAMATO is the main event with a Four Way Twin Gate, Hyo vs Dragon Dia for the Brave Gate and Natural VIbes defending the Triangle Gate against Gold Class!

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Mike & JD Show ep.66: MJF & Ospreay’s 60-Minute Classic | TNA Slammiversary Preview | NXT vs. AEW Partnership

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 23:30:00 +0000

Welcome to Episode 66 of the Mike & JD Show! This week, we cover a wide range of hot topics in the wrestling world:

MJF & Ospreay’s 60-Minute Classic: A deep dive into the phenomenal 60-minute match between MJF and Will Ospreay on Dynamite.

TNA’s Slammiversary Preview: TNA is advertising major surprises for Slammiversary. What could they be, and how will they impact the event? Plus our picks for the winners and losers of each match.

Partnership Showdown: Comparing TNA’s partnerships with AEW and NXT. Which one is better and why?

Joshi Talk: Mike taps in to Scott E Wrestling's Joshi expertise to discuss the rise of Marigold, Giulia's WWE debut, and Jordynne Grace vs Hashimoto.

Janel Grant’s Legal Battle: Update on Janel Grant’s petition for medical records in her lawsuit against WWE, Vince McMahon, and John Laurinaitis. We break down the details and implications of this legal move.

Jinder Mahal’s Free Agency: Jinder Mahal is officially a free agent. What’s next for the former WWE Champion?

Join us for an action-packed episode filled with analysis, insights, and the latest wrestling news. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more wrestling updates and analysis!

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Shake Them Ropes. Blood and Yuks

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 22:12:26 +0000

In the news, Nattie re-signs and AEW pops a number, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM we talk the one hour Ospreay/MJF match, The Judgment Day hazing Dom and more, and in Vader Club: Ron Simmons and Butch Reed vs. Big Van Vader and Bam Bam Bigelow

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The Flagship: MJF/Ospreay, AEW booking, Suwama vs. Anzai, NOAH, G1 Climax, MLW & more

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 16:40:00 +0000

The Flagship returns this week with an absolutely loaded show covering the entire world of wrestling, including the nearly-60 minute match from this week's episode of AEW Dynamite, analysis on AEW's recent booking decisions, notably Bryan Danielson beating Hangman Page, the latest in AJPW including Suwama's final Triple Crown title challenge against Yuma Anzai, NOAH's Destination 2024 featuring AJ Styles vs. Naomichi Marufuji, the announcement of N-1 Victory Blocks, a final preview of G1 Climax 34, MLW Blood & Thunder & more!

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Emerald FlowShow #68: Stop the Anzai

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:22:00 +0000

Paul and Gerard are back sooner than usual to talk about NOAH's big Budokan show and a trio of All Japan shows from this past weekend including some major title defenses. They also talk a lot about the N-1 field and the future of Yuma Anzai's Triple Crown reign.

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319 Super J-Cast G1 Climax Preview

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 21:06:06 +0000

Joel and Damon are joined by J. Michael of Voices of Wrestling to preview this year's G1 Climax. We dive deep into booking patterns, key G1 data points, and historic trends to help you geek-out and win your G1 pool! The guys also discuss "outsiders" in G1, how NJ Cup winners have done, best bets to win their block, and so much more. If you love the numbers behind G1, this show is for you.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Kobe World 2024 Preview With Jae!

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:11:19 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

With this Sunday being the biggest show of Dragongate’s year, Kobe Pro-Wrestling Festival 2024, Case and Mike welcome back Jae Church to preview the show! They break down all the key matches including Ben-K defending the Open The Dream Gate versus Mr. Dragongate YAMATO, as well discuss some 25th Anniversary thoughts, the general Japanese wrestling scene, What’s the deal with GLEAT, DG fan turnover and a whole lot more!

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #90: Trimming Down The AEW Roster

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:36:00 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by Adam Berger to play a game where they discuss 20 active AEW roster members and must choose to eliminate eight of them from AEW. The guys discuss the value of creating more TV time for other wrestlers, the history of talent shifting between different promotions, and some stars who have peaked in AEW and may improve if they move on to another promotion.

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The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee: Mariah May Turns With the Shoe

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 14:35:15 +0000

Now that we are past Forbidden Door, All Elite Wrestling is in the process of building up the card for All In. The show might not have the same cache as the first rendition at Wembley Stadium last year, but the card looks significantly stronger. The card is led by the two big title matches, as Bryan Danielson and Mariah May will take on Swerve Strickland and Timeless Toni Storm after winning the Owen Hart Memorial Tournament.

May's turn is one of the more memorable turns in recent memory and Storm's selling of the vicious attack took it to another level. Hosts Tyler and Fred discuss that and more from a very newsworthy Dynamite.

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Shake Them Ropes. Near Death Experience

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 06:50:39 +0000

This week, yes, according to the ER people, Jeff could have died, but fortunately for some of you he didn't. We start with that and an update on his cancer. Then in the news: Stephanie Vaquer chooses WWE, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: AEW does one of its best promos ever and it's not put on tv and in Vader Club: Rob Van Dam and Sabu vs Jinsei Shinzaki and Hayabusa from ECW 1998.

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318 Super J-Cast New Japan Soul in Tokyo Budokan Review

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 18:25:53 +0000

318 Super J-Cast New Japan Soul in Tokyo Budokan Review

Joel and Damon return to review the latest New Japan Soul shows including DOUKI vs El Desperado, Callum Newman vs YOSHI-HASHI, and Taichi vs Oleg Bolton. The boys also discuss G1 build, England bringing it home , unselfish veterans, and answer your questions.

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Mike & JD Show Ep 65: AEW is All the Way Back | WWE Signs Stephanie Vaquer | NXTNA Strengthens

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 16:51:24 +0000

Welcome to Episode 65 of the Mike & JD Show! This week, we welcome on Former Netflix Writer Joshua Fialkov (https://x.com/JoshFialkov) from the Wrestling With Story podcast (www.youtube.com/ @WrestlingwithStory ) to discuss some of the biggest stories in wrestling, including AEW’s resurgence, WWE’s latest signing, and the strengthening of the NXTNA alliance.

**Topics Discussed:**

- Storytelling in AEW and how they can grow their audience.

- **AEW is All the Way Back**: AEW delivers two back-to-back awesome episodes. We break down the highlights and why AEW is firing on all cylinders.

- **Bryan Danielson Challenges Swerve at All In**: A dream match is set for All In as Bryan Danielson challenges Swerve Strickland. What can fans expect from this showdown?

- **Mariah May Turns on Toni Storm**: The shocking betrayal of Mariah May turning on Toni Storm. What led to this and what’s next for both wrestlers?

- **WWE Signs CMLL Star Stephanie Vaquer**: WWE's acquisition of CMLL star Stephanie Vaquer has far-reaching effects throughout the wrestling world. We discuss the impact and what this means for WWE and CMLL.

- **NXTNA Strengthens**: Joe Hendry & The Rascalz appear on NXT, showcasing the growing partnership between TNA and NXT.

- **Jordynne Grace's Free Agency**: Jordynne Grace gets out of her TNA contract early and is scheduled for free agency in January 2025. Where might she end up next?

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Emerald FlowShow #67: Dangan

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 19:56:07 +0000

Paul and Gerard talk about Masato Tanaka's 30th (or is it 31st?) anniversary show and match before moving on to GLEAT's big show from July 1st. They also talk about recent All Japan and NOAH shows and do some previews before answering listener questions. Gerard also gets paranoid about Suwama winning the Triple Crown.

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The Flagship: Stephanie Vaquer, Money in the Bank, Heatwave, NJPW, AJPW & more!

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:52:29 +0000

The Flagship returns after a week's hiatus for a special Wednesday night edition of The Flagship!

Join us as we review WWE Money in the Bank and NXT Heatwave, catch you up on the latest in NJPW, including NJPW Soul, and a look at the full G1 Climax 34 field.

Plus, we'll dive into Stephanie Vaquer's signing with WWE, Suwama announcing his final Triple Crown Challenge, 0.0 Fast Nationals BS, MLW, & more!

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5 Star Match Game #38: The Life & Times of Mick Foley

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:30:00 +0000

The Five Star Match Game returns as we pay tribute to the career of the hardcore legend himself, Mick Foley! We cover it all, from WCW to ECW to the WWF and all points in between, from deathmatch tournaments to classic promos. And we have a super panel of guests: returning favorites Joe Sposto (@NotJoeSposto), Rob Naylor (@NINaylor) and first time guest Charles (pwoloss)! A tremendous show! BANG BANG

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate July in Korakuen and Osaka & GLEAT

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 14:31:51 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Open The Voice Gate lead off discussing Mike’s Worst Birthday Present Ever, the Gleat Vol 12 show. Then Case and Mike get into the very fun week of Dragongate including Masaaki Mochizuki vs Mochizuki Jr, The Benefit of a Calm Dream Gate Title picture, Twin Gate expectations, the latest edition of What’s Up With Kota Minoura, Kyoto and Buyuden Previews and much more!

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JBA: Nao Kakuta Produce, Stardom's Korakuen Hall Week, Marigold Summer Destiny and TJPW Summer Sun Princess Previews and much more!

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 16:31:38 +0000

Kelly & Taylor are back with another episode, discussing two weeks of joshi highlighted by Nao Kakuta's produce show Cross and Stardom's week of Korakuen Hall shows!

Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi in the last two weeks, including some Marigold house shows, Hyper Misao's fundraising show and Catch the WAVE!

There's of course a review of the standings of the First Annual Jumping Bomb Audio Joshi Fantasy League!

Then they preview the slew of shows that are on the horizon, highlighted by Marigold's biggest show ever, Summer Destiny, Tokyo Joshi's Summer Sun Princess, and a lot of fun Sendai Girls matchups!

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Shake Them Ropes. A Weekend of Stuff

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 03:50:09 +0000

Chris and Jeff recorded shortly after NXT Heatwave with takes on the WWE weekend in Toronto and a smattering of AEW thoughts on THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM. Then for Vader Club: Terry Funk and Arn Anderson vs. Bobby Eaton and Sabu from ECW When Worlds Collide

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Mike & JD Show Ep.64: Forbidden Door & Who Killed WCW Full Series

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 20:14:23 +0000

Welcome to this special 4th of July edition of the Mike & JD Show. On this week's episode, we've jam-packed it with 4 separate Overtime episodes from the Mike & JD Show Patreon. First, it's Mike's Forbidden Door Reaction show. Then our FULL 4-episode Who Killed WCW series all in one episode. For more content like this head to http://patreon.com/themikeandjdshow

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317 Super J-Cast G1 Play-In Review

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:55:00 +0000

Joel and Damon return to review the latest New Japan Soul shows including Tomohiro Ishii vs YOSHI-HASHI, Callum Newman vs KENTA, Taichi vs TJP, and Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Oleg Boltin. The guys also quickly review Forbidden Door , discuss Wrestle Kingdom and Wrestle Dynasty shows, the Jon Moxley Era ending, and answer your questions.

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Days of Thunder #87: Berly Bill

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 13:53:35 +0000

[Broadcast Date- November 4 1999]

The honeymoon period is ending as the Russo creep begins on a weird episode of Thunder this week.

Nevertheless, Dave and Lee attempt to break down an absolutely thrown together episode of Thunder featuring:

*The new tag team of your nightmares

*The changing of the Saturday Night Guard

*A night on play by play for Scott Hudson

*A horrendous battle royal

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The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee: Forbidden Door Review

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 20:09:39 +0000

The Forbidden Door PPV is now over and we are firmly on the road to All In! Before we take the plunge, hosts Tyler and Fred breakdown a really good, yet disappointing Forbidden Door show. The big matches mostly delivered, but which match was the biggest disappointment? Did Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay tear the house down and show that they were the right choice to main event Forbidden Door? They talk about all of it, including one of the best preshows of all-time.

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Shake Them Ropes. Indiana Fever

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 02:00:19 +0000

This week, the deaths of Sika and Jamie Kellner, Indiana is all in on WWE and more news, then in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Forbidden Door preview and whatever comes to mind from WWE and NXT. Plus on this week's Vader Club: Toshiaki Kawada vs. Gary Albright

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316 Super J-Cast New Japan Soul / Forbidden Door Preview

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 21:07:42 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to preview two New Japan Soul shows: Tomohiro Ishii vs. YOSHI-HASHI, Callum Newman vs. KENTA,Taichi vs. TJP, and Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Oleg Boltin. The guys also discuss Forbidden Door in Long Island, NY, with Naito vs. Jon Moxley and answer your questions.

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The Flagship: Forbidden Door Preview, CMLL, Sika, Ricky Starks, Dijak & more!

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 16:50:00 +0000

The Flagship is back this week to preview AEW's Forbidden Door 2024 PPV, catch you up on the latest going on in CMLL, discuss the lives and careers of Sika and Jamie Kellner, the latest on Ricky Starks, Donovan Dijak's free agency, and more!

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Mike & JD Show Ep.63: WWE Infiltration of AEW Continues | WWE Spoofs Janel Grant Case

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:13:44 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show. On this week's episode, we discuss the following:

WWE’s Infiltration of AEW
WWE Spoofs Janel Grant Case with Dominick-Liv Storyline
Donovan Dijak hits Free Agency
Forbidden Door Preview

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Emerald FlowShow #66: Third Time's a Charm, Jake

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 22:50:03 +0000

Paul and Gerard are finally back with a massive episode. First, they talk about Jake Lee finally achieving his dream of being in the G1. Then they cover their ballots for this year's Voices of Wrestling 30 Under 30 poll. From there it's coverage of Josh Barnett's Bloosport Bushido, a preview the upcoming GLEAT show on July 1st and then discussion of the recent big shows and title matches in All Japan and NOAH featuring Yuma Anzai and Kaito Kiyomiya respectively.

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The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee: Forbidden Door HEAT CHECK

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:10:55 +0000

Welcome to our 100th episode! It's been a great journey over the last two years doing this show and we have our biggest one yet!

On the special 100th episode, hosts Tyler and Fred have two special guests joining the show from Voices of Wrestling: Adam Berger and Wrestling Omakase's John Carroll! They help us break down both the 30 under 30 list compiled by Voices of Wrestling and the upcoming cross-promoted Forbidden Door show.

The 30 under 30 list has nine AEW wrestlers on it, including two in the top five. What surprises were there? Did Tyler and Fred have those two in their top five as well?

The show finishes off with the famous HEAT CHECK. How excited are Tyler, Fred, Adam and John for all of the matches? What has the build looked like? Should AEW be criticized for their world title being between two wrestlers from the same promotion?

Please like, share, and subscribe so Forbidden Door is a great show like its predecessors.

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Open The Voice Gate - Rewind and Rewatch - June 2014 in Sapporo!

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:38:24 +0000

June’s Rewind and Rewatch, celebrating the 25th Anniversary year of the Dragon System, celebrates some long lost Dragon Gate Infinity TV from June of 2014, Dragon Gate goes to Sapporo for two nights to celebrate local heroes BxB Hulk, Kzy, T-Hawk (and allegedly Super Shisa and Akira Tozawa). A Monster Express vs Millenials trios match headlines the first night and BxB Hulk vs Naruki Doi in a Lumberjack match headlines the second! Case and Mike as well discuss how consuming international wrestling has changed a lot over the years, era’s of piracy, a history of Mr High Tensions, and a whole lot more!

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #89: AEW and WWE Business Discussion With Brandon Thurston

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:33:45 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by his old friend Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics to discuss current AEW and WWE business trends, Tony Khan's leadership of AEW, rebuilding AEW with new stars, the sustainability of WWE's current success, the differences between Paul Levesque and Vince McMahon and a lot more.

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JBA: Stardom The Conversion, Marigold Korakuen Hall, SEAdLINNNG, Ice Ribbon and much more!

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 17:13:05 +0000

Kelly & Taylor return with a jam-packed episode, diving deep into Stardom's The Conversion and Marigold's latest Korakuen Hall show!

Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi in the last two weeks, including a fun SEAdLINNNG show, news from Ice Ribbon, and a check-in on the Catch the WAVE tournament!

There's of course a review of the standings of the First Annual Jumping Bomb Audio Joshi Fantasy League with the official announcement of the mid-year pick swaps!

Then they preview everything that's coming up, featuring a bunch of Stardom Korakuen Hall shows and Nao Kakuta producing her own show before she retires!

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me Ep. 49 Slammiversary June 2006 - Joe vs. Steiner, Cornette Debuts, KOTM Controversy

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 05:30:16 +0000

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Slammiversary 2006 - including Paul Heyman on TNA, more TNA ratings talk ahead of a new lead in, Joe's DVD, guaranteed contracts, the incredible Joe vs. Steiner feud, Jim Cornette arriving in TNA, a very silly convoluted King of the Mountain finish, LAX's work stoppage, new tag champs, a deeply problematic James Gang vs. Team 3D angle, the X-Division debut of Kevin Nash and so much more.

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Days of Thunder #86: The STAAHHH of the Show

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 02:57:13 +0000

[Broadcast Date- October 28 1999]

After spending a lot of time covering the first two weeks of the Russo era, we return you now to a regular Thunder rhythm, a land that booking and the WCW Title Tournament appear to have forgotten for now:

*A new low standard for promos is set by almost everyone

*Chavo is...entertaining?

*The mystery of what the plan with Berlyn is deepens

*Buff plows on with the worst angle in wrestling.

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Shake Them Ropes. The Tonga Name Game

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 21:27:08 +0000

This week, AEW does a low number but was decent, NXT does a good number and was trash. On THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: praise for the Bloodline story and Judgment Day, Will and Swerve switch alignment in a week, and who are some lesser known wrestlers who could be named Tonga? Also Vader Club: Arn and Tully vs. Sting and Barry

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The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee: AEW Ratings Plummet and 30 Under 30

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 14:38:56 +0000

We are just one episode away from our 100th episode and it starts off on a down note. AEW had their worst Wednesday night ratings for Dynamite ever with 502k viewers and a 0.16 in the 18-49 demo. What can we make of this? How much blame does the AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland get?

We also discuss our ballots for the 30 Under 30 project spearheaded at Voices of Wrestling by Griffin Peltier. Who made the ballots for Tyler and Fred? What wrestlers were the biggest surprises and who got left off? Join us and let us know what you think in our channel on the AEW discord!

Please like, share, and subscribe so we don't have a ratings repeat of last week.

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The Flagship: Wyatt Sick6 Debut, Clash at the Castle, TripleMania, G1 Blocks & more!

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 16:55:00 +0000

The Flagship is back this week to discuss the ridiculous debut for the Wyatt Sick6, review WWE's Clash at the Castle: Scotland, review AAA's TripleMania: Tijuana, discuss the announcements of G1 Climax 34 blocks plus a look at the latest happenings in Pro Wrestling NOAH, NJPW, TNA & more!

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Mike & JD Show ep. 62: Forbidden Door & All In Taking Shape | WWE & TNA Bury Joe Hendry | Wyatt 6

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:07:36 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show! On this week's episode, we dive into the latest in the wrestling world:

- **AEW’s Next Big PPVs**: Forbidden Door and All In are beginning to take shape, with a major match between Will Ospreay and MJF on the horizon.

- Could AEW be taking a risk with their TV rights negotiations with Warner Bros. Discovery?

- **TNA’s Joe Hendry**: Joe Hendry made his WWE NXT debut, only to be eliminated in less than a minute. Is TNA blowing it with one of their top talents?

- They Wyatt 6 Debut in WWE

Join us as we break down these topics and more in the latest episode!

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315 Super J-Cast New Japan Soul Review

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 19:56:49 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to review New Japan Soul 2024, including David Finlay vs. SANADA, El Desperado vs. SHO, and HENARE vs. Shingo Takagi. The guys also discuss G1 blocks and announcements, the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship, and Tomohiro Ishii and answer your questions.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate and the VOW 30 Under 30!

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:47:51 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Case and Mike are back to talk Dragongate and the Voices of Wrestling 30 Under 30 Poll! They go through every Dragon System wrestler under the age of 30, where they have them on the poll, and other topics around their ballots in this year’s poll

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Shake Them Ropes. Clash and Battleground Post Mortem

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 14:45:00 +0000

This week, all the news and the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM where we review both WWE's Clash at the Castle and NXT's Battleground, plus hits on AEW Dynamite and Vader Club: Vader vs. Ken Shamrock from In Your House 15

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Flagship Plus: Another Underwhelming WWE PLE, Ricochet News, Rampage & Collision Reviews, G1 Blocks (Preview)

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 13:31:14 +0000

Enjoy this free preview of Flagship Plus!

-The string of mediocre Levesque era PLE's continues with Clash At The Castle

-An update on Ricochet with a possible clue on when his contract may officially expire

-Rampage & Collision reviews

-Breaking news thoughts on the G1 Blocks and Play-In Tournaments

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314 Super J-Cast Dominion Review

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 01:23:01 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to review Dominion from Osaka-jo Hall, including Despe's big win and Damon's controversial reaction, Mox and EVIL's surprising performance, beefy dudes beating each other up, Hikuleo's farewell, the importance of this year's G1 and its changes, and your questions.

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The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee: Free Agency Frenzy

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:50:05 +0000

We are creeping closer and closer to the third-annual Forbidden Door show where multiple promotions are set to be represented. As we keep building toward the massive show, feuds and stories continue to develop, most notably Will Ospreay vs. Swerve Strickland for the AEW World Championship. Did Ospreay have the most boring four-star match ever with Rey Fenix? Why did he have to look over at Strickland when he hit the stomp?

Hosts Tyler and Fred dive into that and a lot of free agency discussion! Who would make the most sense coming and going from All Elite Wrestling?

Please like, share, and subscribe so Forbidden Door rounds out the card with some fun matches for the die hards.

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Lucha Jobbers: Previo de Triplemania Tijuana, NJPW Dominion y más

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 19:36:51 +0000

Esta semana volvemos con una previa de Triplemania Tijuana y el chisme de la relación entre CMLL y AAA. Además, reseña exhaustiva de NJPW Dominion, los cambios de Tanahashi en la empresa y las luchas pactadas para AEW Forbidden Door. También platicamos sobre lo más reciente del caso de Vince McMahon, las donaciones a Southground Wrestling en Uganda y el por qué debes ver AJPW y NOAH.

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The Flagship: NXT Battleground, Clash at the Castle, WWE/NOAH, Free Agents & more!

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 17:05:00 +0000

The Flagship returns this week with an absolutely loaded show reviewing NXT Battleground, previewing WWE Clash at the Castle, speculating on the WWE & NOAH announcement, contract season updates (Chad Gable, Ricochet, Booker T, Hikuleo & more) & more!

The Overrun

We ran out of time on The Flagship so it is time for The Overrun! Subscribe to the $5 tier at FlagshipPatreon.com to access this week's Overrun covering NJPW Dominion, the new G1 Climax format, NJPW Soul, and a hilarious preview of AAA's TripleMania Tijuana.

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Mike & JD Show Ep. 61: The Future of TNA | Jeff Hardy & Ricochet Hit Free Agency

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:04:27 +0000

In this week's episode of the Mike & JD Show, we're thrilled to have BQ of The Impact Lounge join us to dive into some major developments in the world of wrestling! Get ready for an in-depth discussion on all things TNA, AEW, and WWE.

TNA Topics:

- Jeff Hardy is set to make his TNA return this weekend, confirmed by multiple sources via PWInsider. Matt Hardy hinted at this on his podcast in May, and now it's official – Jeff is TNA-bound!

- Scott D’Amore’s departure and the fallout with Anthem. We'll explore what led to the breakdown of their relationship.

- The reasons behind the firings of Lou D’Angeli & Dave Sahadi.

- Anthem’s focus on upgrading TV production and their plans for Full Sail University and booking nicer venues.

- TNA's evolving relationships with WWE and NJPW.

AEW Updates:

- RD Evans joins the AEW creative team.

WWE News:

- Ricochet has left WWE.

- Hikuleo is coming to WWE, and they've trademarked "Talla Tonga".

Join us for this jam-packed episode as we unpack all the latest happenings in the wrestling world. Don't miss out on the insights, analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories!

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate in Hakata, Ricochet & More

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 07:45:13 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

OTVG is back with an impromptu Dragon System Buffett discussing this weekend for Dragongate in Hakata, Case and Mike try to make sense of GLEAT, Ricochet’s free agency, Kobe World and a whole lot more!

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JBA: Tokyo Joshi Prism 24, SUKEBAN, Stardom Conversion Preview, Marigold Korakuen Hall and much more!

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:56:45 +0000

Kelly & Taylor are back once again to discuss Tokyo Joshi's latest Korakuen Hall show, Prism 24, featuring two title matches and three Kongs!

Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi in the last two weeks, including the newest SUKEBAN show, news from Stardom, a big Gatoh Move title change and much more!

There's of course a review of the standings of the First Annual Jumping Bomb Audio Joshi Fantasy League in the last update before the mid-year pick swap!

Then they preview everything that's coming up, featuring Stardom Conversion, a wacky SEAdLINNNG show, and two big Korakuen Hall shows from Marigold and Ice Ribbon!

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Shake Them Ropes. No Coke Only Pepsi

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 04:08:37 +0000

After discussing the news that Pepsi is now number 3 behind Dr. Pepper, Chris and Jeff discuss CMLL/AEW and THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM with a preview of NXT's Battleground, the MJF promo, why you should watch Smackdown and on Vader Club: The Headhunters vs. Miguel Perez Jr and Crash the Terminator from Ultra Clash 1993.

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The Good, The Bad and The Hungee: Forbidden Door Swings Wide Open

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 20:01:46 +0000

All Elite Wrestling is coming up on the third-annual Forbidden Door show! We saw the door open just a little bit wider this week with CMLL allowing AAA adjacent talent on the same shows as CMLL talent. It shows a real sign of trust with Tony Khan and AEW. There is also a lot more news, including information of their residency in Arlington. All of that and more on the latest Good, Bad and Hungee.

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Mike & JD Show ep 60: Free Agency Frenzy | Is WWE Buying TNA?

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 01:54:09 +0000

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Welcome to Episode 60 of the Mike & JD Show! This week, we're diving into the hottest topics in pro wrestling, including free agency updates and the swirling rumors about WWE buying TNA. Join us for an in-depth discussion on:

Topics Covered:

AEW is Schizophrenic: Analyzing AEW's booking, filled with excited matches, great pre-tape segments, ,and awful skits & storylines.

MLW’s Bizarre Paternity Test Angle: Breaking down MLW's latest controversial storyline.

Pro Wrestling Free Agency: Updates on Pentagon, Becky Lynch, Chad Gable, and Donovan Dijak's potential moves.

WWE and TNA: Debunking the rumors and explaining why WWE will not be buying TNA.

Get ready for an action-packed episode filled with insights, debates, and our unique takes on the wrestling world. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly wrestling content!

@mikegilbert311 & @jd_oliva

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The Flagship: NJPW Dominion/10-Point Plan, AEW residency details, MLW & more!

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 16:30:00 +0000

This week on The Flagship: a loaded show previewing NJPW's Dominion show, Hiroshi Tanahashi's 10-point plan, plus a review of MLW Battle Riot IV, a preview of NXT Battleground, details on AEW's Arlington residency, the latest on the WBD's negotiations with the NBA and how it affects AEW and more.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Rainbow Gate Korakuens Review!

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:19:37 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

OTVG is back to discuss Dragongate’s Rainbow Gate doubleheader with Luis Mante vs Ben-K for the Dream Gate and YAMATO vs Kota Minoura, Hair versus Hair main events, the returns of Mochizuki Junior and Minorita, The Kobe World 2024 Main Event is set, Hyo vs Flamita and much more!

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313 Super J-Cast BOSJ Final & Dominion Preview

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to preview this year's BOSJ Finals and our annual Dominion preview. The guys also discuss EVIL winning and what that would mean to many, being wrong about Taiji Ishimori and Hiromu Takahashi, BOSJ semi-final reviews, and how this Dominion show ranks, HENARE going for gold, and answering your questions.

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Nites of Nitro #12: The Outsiders "Lay Down"

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:13:43 +0000

Oh boy

Oh boy oh boy.

The second week of the Russo era, and we have been struck down by technology, illness, back pain and at least one toddler.

Nevertheless your Thunder Boys return to deliver you a review of another exhausting three hour Nitro (the last Nitro from us for a while), and with that comes with a LOT of doings transpiring:

*ANOTHER tag title change

*ANOTHER world title change

*ANOTHER MAD title change

*The Outsiders return to in-ring action, in a way...

We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod)to keep up to date with us, go to our linktree ( https://linktr.ee/WCWThunderPod ) to find all the ways you can listen to or follow us, and if you want a hell of a lot more Dave & Lee in your podcast diet, subscribe to our Patreon ( http://alargemanappears.com )

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #88: What Is AEW's Identity?

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 18:09:20 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined once again by Warren Hayes of the Mr. Warren Hayes show, as they discuss the identity of AEW five years into the company's existence. They discuss what has changed since the company first started, if the company has become too WWE-like, the need to elevate new stars, and the challenges of evolving a wrestling product over the years in an organic way.

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Emerald FlowShow #65: Reiwa Tom Magee

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 17:28:15 +0000

Paul and Gerard cover the finals of the King of DDT tournament, talk about some recent NOAH shows, and then finally get to what everyone is waiting for, Kento Miyahara vs. Yuma Anzai.

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The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee: Double or Nothing Review

Fri, 31 May 2024 22:04:07 +0000

The fifth anniversary of All Elite Wrestling has passed with a very up and down show. What is the direction for All Elite Wrestling moving forward? Are they leaning into WWE tropes a little too much? Join hosts Tyler and Fred as they discuss the show and why there are still glimmers of hope with the MJF promo and excellent gauntlet match.

Please like, share, and subscribe so we continue seeing positive momentum.

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The Flagship: Janel Grant Lawsuit Paused, WWE/TNA relationship, NJPW, AJPW, NOAH & more!

Fri, 31 May 2024 17:00:05 +0000

The Flagship returns this week with a loaded show covering the US Department of Justice requesting a stay on Janel Grant's lawsuit, WWE's King & Queen of the Ring show, Jordynne Grace appearing on NXT to begin a new TNA/WWE relationship, fallout from AEW Double or Nothing 2024, Yuma Anzai vs. Kento Miyahara in AJPW, Go Shiozaki vs. Akitoshi Saito in NOAH, NJPW's Best of the Super Juniors & more.

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JBA: The Marigold Spectacular!

Fri, 31 May 2024 14:38:43 +0000

The boys are back with a special midweek episode discussing everything Marigold!

The show kicks off with a deep dive into Marigold's first ever show at Korakuen Hall, before jumping to Marigold's two show day at Shin-Kiba 1st Ring! In depth discussion, reviews of every match, and much much more!

You don't want to miss it!

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Mike & JD Show ep.59: Shawne Merriman Interview | TNA & NXT Partnership | WWE & Vince Trial

Fri, 31 May 2024 09:35:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show. On this weeks episode we invite former NFL All Pro Shawne Merriman to discuss Lights Out Sports, MMA, and his future with #TNA Wrestling.

WWE & Vince Trial update

TNA & NXT partner up,

AEW Double or Nothing Fallout

Tony Khan is ripping up scripts like Vince in 2019

MJF is back

Ospreay vs Swerve at Forbidden Door

Adam Copeland has a broken leg

Mark Henry, Arn Anderson, and Jake Hager leave AEW

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Shake Them Ropes. Hopping the Hard Ways

Fri, 31 May 2024 07:30:02 +0000

This week, Chris and Jeff talk Janel Grant suspending her civil case, WBD and AEW bidding, expiring contracts and all the news of the week. Then, THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: We briefly go through King and Queen of the Ring before getting to a long talk on Double or Nothing and Dynamite in terms of continuous storytelling as Jeff thinks there's a "booking the ppv to get to the free tv" issue. Then week 2 of our new feature, VADER CLUB: Scott Norton vs. Chris Benoit from a Thunder in 1998.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Triple Header in Sapporo, Flamita, and More!

Wed, 29 May 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Dragongate returned to Sapporo for their first weekend in Hokkaido for 2024 and Open The Voice Gate is back to talk all about it. Flamita’s first Dragongate matches in five years, a big Brave Gate contenders Captain’s Fall match and a Tribe Vanguard reunion. They then discuss the LEC Corporation’s pending exit from wrestling sponsorship, a Dragon System un-retirement, a Look Ahead to this week’s big Kobe and Tokyo Shows, a fun Anniversary match, The State of The Dream Gate and a whole lot more!

The Five On Four Handicap Match: Dragon Kid, Naruki Doi, Susumu Mochizuki & Yasushi Kanda vs. Ken Ohka, Pescatore Yagi, Syachihoko Machine 2, Toru Owashi & YASSHI from Owashi’s anniversary can be seen at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw4mNsVWzWM

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312 Super J-Cast NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Review

Wed, 29 May 2024 14:59:23 +0000

Joel and Damon return to review the last of Block A and Block B shows and provide our reactions to this year's tournament. The guys also discuss malaise in NJPW booking, being bored with Hiromu Takahashi, Drilla Moloney stocks, Kevin Knight, and answer your questions.

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Open The Voice Gate - Rewind and Rewatch - Dead or Alive 2014 (5/5/2014)

Tue, 28 May 2024 19:02:01 +0000

May’s Rewind and Rewatch, celebrating the 25th Anniversary year of the Dragon System, celebrates Dead or Alive 2014. Before we get to Aichi and 5/5/2014, Case and Mike go to the timeline discussing such events as the Millenials Japanese landing, wrestling consumption in 2014 & message board culture, Ricochet’s incredible 2014, the rise of Monster Express and much more!

Then it’s time to go to Aichi for the tenth anniversary of Dead or Alive 2014 with the first ever Scapeghost Steel Cage Warfare match between CIMA, Naruki Doi, BXB Hulk, Jimmy Kanda, Mr. Qyu Qyu Tanizaki Naoki Toyonaka Dolphin and Masato Yoshino, Ricochet defending the Dream Gate against YAMATO, Shingo Takagi & Akira Tozawa defending their Twin Gate belts again Masaaki Mochizuki and Don Fujii, and perhaps one of the most decorated Open The Brave Gate Championship matches of all-time, 19 Year Old supernova Flamita defending against Jimmy Susumu!

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me Ep. 48 Sacrifice May 2006 - World X-Cup, Cornette Signs, Nash Returns

Mon, 27 May 2024 22:59:09 +0000

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Sacrifice 2006 - including issues with TNA morale, Jim Cornette signing with TNA, TNA CEO Kevin Day leaving, the latest on Goldberg and TNA, more giving out about wrestling media, the World X-Cup, the return of Kevin Nash, Deal or No Deal with Sting, Styles and Daniels forming the X-Division Dream Team against AMW and so much more.

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The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee: Tony Khan Respecting Kayfabe and the Emergence of Jack Perry

Sat, 25 May 2024 03:42:06 +0000

The fifth anniversary of All Elite Wrestling is coming up on Sunday, May 26th with the sixth rendition of Double or Nothing. It's a loaded show that has some of the best wrestlers to ever do it on the card. What matches are Tyler and Fred excited about and frustrated with?

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Mike & JD Show ep. 58: Booking AEW John Muse | How to Get AEW Back On Track!

Fri, 24 May 2024 19:28:17 +0000

In this episode, we discuss AEW's current lack of focus and identity as they head into Double or Nothing. Veteran wrestling booker John Muse joins us to offer his expert advice on how AEW can get back on track and deliver a compelling event.

Also in this episode:

- MJF Returning

- Previews of AEW Double or Nothing, featuring key matches and storylines to watch.

- Insights into WWE’s King & Queen of the Ring, highlighting the top contenders and potential outcomes.

Join us for an in-depth discussion packed with expert analysis and predictions. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more wrestling insights and news!

@mikegilbert311 & jd_oliva

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The Flagship: Double or Nothing Preview, AEW's 5th-Year Anniversary, Marigold & more!

Fri, 24 May 2024 16:45:00 +0000

The Flagship returns this week to preview AEW's Double or Nothing 2024 PPV, discuss AEW as they approach their 5th year anniversary, thoughts on WWE's King & Queen of the Ring show from Saudi Arabia this week plus a catch-up on the latest in Pro Wrestling NOAH, the debut show for the new Joshi promotion Marigold, and the NBA finalizing their move away from WBD.

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Shake Them Ropes. Weekend in Vegas

Fri, 24 May 2024 03:54:08 +0000

Live from Vegas, for one of us, AEW leaves Labor Day, Sting's son begins training, and the injury report, then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM as we debut Vader Club or Hose Me Club or something where we watch an old match, then we preview King and Queen of the Ring and Double or Nothing.

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311 Super J-Cast BOSJ Review and Stock Report

Thu, 23 May 2024 19:38:50 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to review this year's Best Of The Super Junior shows and provide our "stock report" on each wrestler in this year's tournament. The guys also discuss Premier League unhappiness, EVIL as IWGP Champion, the disappointment of SHO, KUSHIDA back from the dead, Kevin Knight, and answer your questions.

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Emerald FlowShow #64: NOAH is doomed! DOOOOMED!!!!!

Thu, 23 May 2024 16:14:14 +0000

Paul and Gerard talk about the recent news of Cyberfight looking to work with WWE. They give their takes on what this might mean for NOAH and the Japanese scene as a whole and whether historical comparisons are appropriate or not. Then they pivot to NOAH's recent shows, including the big Ryohei Oiwa angle and KENOH vs Minoru Suzuki. In the second half of the episode, they cover All Japan's excellent Champion Carnival finals as well as Saito's progression as singles workers.

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Open The Voice Gate - Eita and Flamita

Wed, 22 May 2024 13:03:23 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

In a special episode, Case and Mike talk about the Dragongate career of Eita on the heels of Eita’s signing with Pro Wrestling NOAH. They discuss the huge moments, what ifs, and the many trials and tribulations of El Numero Uno’s tenure in the Dragon System.

After that, they discuss Flamita’s return to a Dragongate ring, the new axis of the Dragon System, Black Generation, making sense of AAA, and Flamita’s road ahead with Natural Vibes!

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Days of Thunder: Halloween Havoc 1999

Mon, 20 May 2024 13:27:04 +0000

Ending a week of firsts in quite a big way on Days of Thunder. We have covered our first Russo Nitro, our first Russo Thunder (sort of), and NOW it's our first Russo PPV.

As with all Russo Chapter 1's, this is quite a mixed bag, with some decent action, at least one killer angle, and some absolutely demented bullshit:

*Sid and Goldberg go to war.

*What is going on with Hogan?

*The firm kickoff of World Title hot potato.

*Brad Armstrong World Police defends the honour of America.

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The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee: TV Contracts and College Football

Fri, 17 May 2024 21:58:57 +0000

After a one week hiatus, Tyler and Fred are back with a vengence! We discussed the latest news in AEW, big picture with the future of the AEW on television and the reveal of the College Football video game

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The Flagship: AEW Residency, NJPW Resurgence, Champion Carnival, CyberFight/WWE & more!

Fri, 17 May 2024 17:05:19 +0000

The Flagship returns this week with a full show covering NJPW's recent Resurgence show as well as a catch-up on the Best of the Super Juniors tournament, AEW's upcoming residency in Arlington, a look at AJPW's Champion Carnival finals between Jun Saito and Kento Miyahara, CyberFight looking to strengthen their relationship with WWE plus a lot of news on TV rights/deals including the NBA potentially moving to NBC, NWA's third TV deal, NXT staying on Tuesdays and more.

AEW Residency in Arlington: Today, AEW announced a new residency in Arlington, Texas, as part of their "Path to All In" tour. The tour will see multiple episodes of AEW Collision and ROH Death Before Dishonor held at the Esports Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
NJPW Resurgence & Best of the Super Juniors: Reviews and recaps of recent NJPW shows, including Resurgence and Best of the Super Juniors.
AJPW Champion Carnival: AJPW finished its Champion Carnival tournament with the final between Jun Saito and Kento Miyahara.
CyberFight/WWE relationship: CyberFight has a new President, and one of his main goals is to "strengthen the relationship with WWE." We'll discuss what it means for NOAH, DDT, TJPW, Marigold, and the Japanese wrestling scene.
TV Rights News: There is a lot of news on TV rights. The NBA is potentially moving to NBC and leaving Warner Bros Discovery; what does that mean for AEW? Does the NWA have a third TV deal? Plus, the CW confirmed that NXT is staying on Tuesday nights.

All this and much more on tonight's episode of The Flagship!

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Mike & JD Show Ep.57: WWE Backs Vince| AEW Takes Collision off the Road

Fri, 17 May 2024 16:05:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show. On this week's episode we discuss the following:

WWE backs Vince in effort to compel arbitration in Janel Grant case
NOAH announces desire for partnership with WWE
AEW Collision leaves the road for Summer residency in Arlington Texas
Danielson’s AEW deal expires before All In
Mercedes is FINALLY a heel
AEW & WBD exclusive TV rights negotiating window lasts into the summer

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Shake Them Ropes. Triple Main Event

Fri, 17 May 2024 14:57:51 +0000

Nov botches the intro then we talk Vince's legal team's latest memorandum, AEW taking over Arlington Texas and Pro Wrestling NOAH seeking to get tighter with WWE. Then THE LAZY RIVER OF CRITICISM talking all things Dynamite, RAW/Smackdown and NXT including the welcome return of Darby Allin on a show lacking a lot of connection.

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310 Super J-Cast Resurgence Review

Wed, 15 May 2024 19:48:56 +0000

Joel and Damon review Resurgence in Ontario including an assessment of Mox's title reign so far, Shota's next steps, EVIL's Dominion spot, Gabe Kidd's push, HENARE's return, Yuya's strange booking, ZSJ's big talk as well as early BoSJ talking points. There is also Joel's live reaction to Tottenham vs. Man City as the goals fly in and Damon's disgust at the Spurs fans and their loser mentality.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Hopeful Gate, SMJ Vibes, Big Hug and More!

Wed, 15 May 2024 15:56:12 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Before getting into Dragongate’s big week in Tokyo, Osaka and Kobe, Case gives a show report of his MLW Lucha Azteca experience. From there, they talk about the huge Triangle Gate match, eras of Natural Vibes, the Class of 2016 pecking order, Mante vs Ben, SaiRyo booking tropes, and a whole lot more!

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JBA: Tokyo Joshi Yes Wonderland, Stardom Flashing Champions, Marigold Preview, Hana Kimura Memorial Show and much more!

Mon, 13 May 2024 15:39:21 +0000

Kelly & Taylor are back to discuss Tokyo Joshi's latest Korakuen Hall show, Yes Wonderland, featuring a big match of the year candidate!

Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi, including a big title change in Stardom, DIANA's Korakuen Hall show, tag action all over the place, Marigold's debut match and much more!

There's of course a review of the standings of the First Annual Jumping Bomb Audio Joshi Fantasy League, with the midyear pick swap coming imminently!

Then they preview what's coming up, featuring Stardom's Flashing Champions, the fourth Hana Kimura Memorial Show, Ice Ribbon at Ueno Park and Marigold's first ever show!

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Shake Them Ropes. A City of Sin

Sat, 11 May 2024 05:49:15 +0000

This week, Jeff is upset AEW didn't plug Will Ospreay for Collision, then in the news, USA gets RAW for a couple more months, Mania goes to Vegas, and the Backlash scrum leads to drama. Then the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Backlash and Raw were fun watches, AEW had one or two things and NXT only had Chelsea Green to redeem it.

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The Flagship: Backlash Fallout, WWE/USA, NOAH, Dragongate, AJPW & more!

Fri, 10 May 2024 16:56:34 +0000

The Flagship returns this week with an absolutely loaded show covering wrestling topics from all across the world, including:

WWE Backlash France + Press Conference Fallout: We already reviewed the Backlash France show on Instant Reaction, so this segment will focus mostly on the post-show Press Conference, Paul Levesque's question about Drew Gulak's status in the company, and the embarrassing reaction of members of the wrestling media to said question.

WWE likely joining Vince and Johnny Ace in seeking arbitration: In a recent WWE court filing, the company revealed its intention to join Vince McMahon and John Laurinitis in seeking arbitration to pause the ongoing Janel Grant lawsuit.

WWE re-ups with NBCU for final months of 2024: The question of where RAW will air from September to December has been answered. NBCU secured the rights to RAW for the final three months of the year at just $25M.

NOAH Wrestle Magic review: NOAH put together a fun Wrestle Magic show from Sumo Hall, including a new GHC Heavyweight Champion and an amazing Guys Being Dudes Match.

Dragongate Dead or Alive review: The annual Dead or Alive cage match from Dragongate happened over the weekend, we talk about the emotional match.

AJPW Champion Carnival Finals set: We have our Champion Carnival finals secured; it'll be Kento Miyahara vs. Jun Saito on May 12. We catch you up on the Champion Carnival.

MLW Azteca Lucha preview: Rich will be on hand live this weekend for MLW Azteca Lucha; we preview what's on the show—lots of good, but also lots of bad!

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Mike & JD Show Ep.56: Burying HHH | Future of Cable & Streaming | Drunk Flair & More!

Fri, 10 May 2024 15:14:48 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show. On this week's episode we discuss the following:

- HHH’s embarrassing presser

- WBD & Disney Streaming Merger

- Drunk Flair

- plus The Audience chimes in!

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309 Super J-Cast Wrestling Dontaku Review

Thu, 09 May 2024 21:53:17 +0000

Joel and Damon are back for an in-depth review of Wrestling Dontaku including Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Nic Nemeth , Yota Tsuji vs David Finlay, Jon Moxley vs Ren Narita and Shingo Takagi vs Gabe Kidd. The guys also discuss Jon Moxley and the IWGP title, KENTA & Chase , the Maple Leafs doing it again, BOSJ Mini-preview, and answer your questions.

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Emerald FlowShow #63: Copious Champion Carnival Coverage

Thu, 09 May 2024 15:55:04 +0000

Paul and Gerard have a loaded show with coverage from big Golden Week shows, including Big Japan's Endless Survivor, King of DDT, and NOAH's Wrestle Magic. Then, they cover a ton of Champion Carnival shows and discuss the best matches of the tournament and which wrestlers stepped up (and which didn't).

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Dead or Alive 2024, TN & Nagano Retirement, & More

Wed, 08 May 2024 05:09:43 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Dead or Alive 2024 is in the books, but before we get to that, Case and Mike lead off the show discussing the breaking news of T.N. Revolucion and Kaito Nagano’s retirements. After that, they talk about the incredible Dead or Alive show headlined by one of the things that only Dragongate does best: Steel Cage Survival Mascara Contra Cabellera! They talk about every wrestler coming out of the cage, the emotional post match, and the status of Natural Vibes, Big Hug and Z-Brats coming out of Aichi. Then they discuss Mante vs Gianni, The State of the Dream Gate, Naruki Doi and Historical Greatness, Dia in Best of the Super Junior and a whole lot more!

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #87: We Need To Talk About Paul Levesque At The Backlash Presser

Mon, 06 May 2024 20:50:38 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is by himself to talk about Paul Levesque's comments during the Backlash press conference, where Levesque reacted poorly to a question about Drew Gulak, and described both Fightful and ProWrestling Insider as not credible outlets. Jesse talks about how Levesque responded so poorly, why the reporter who asked the question should be applauded, and why media members who reacted so poorly to Levesque's criticisms should be ashamed.

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5 Star Match Game #37: 2000's Puro

Mon, 06 May 2024 16:43:04 +0000

The Five Star Match Game returns welcomes two first time guests, Mike Sempervive (@sempervive) and Dr. Keith Lipinski (@KeithLipinski) along with returning favorite Case Lowe (@_InYourCase) to cover a bevy of questions covering New Japan, All Japan, NOAH, and so much more (plus a little MMA)! Lots of great trivia and big laughs, this show is a can't miss!

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Shake Them Ropes. Is AEW Lazy?

Sat, 04 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000

This week we ask if AEW is a lazy company. In the news, Johnny Ace is a gutless simp, Drew and Seth re-sign, Brad Blum quits and NXT cuts. Then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: a Backlash preview, Kenny's promo, Christian and Swerve, and MORE!

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The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee: Tony Khan Respecting Kayfabe and the Emergence of Jack Perry

Sat, 04 May 2024 04:33:58 +0000

One week after taking the famed Meltzer Driver from The Young Bucks, Tony Khan isn't at Dynamite in Winnepeg. He also sold the move with a neckbrace during the NFL Draft. What a worker! Tyler and Fred discuss that, WWE being Harvey Weinstein and Jack Perry emerging as a superstar.

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The Flagship: Johnny Ace Flips, The Rock Is Always On Time, Backlash France, TripleMania, AJPW & more!

Fri, 03 May 2024 16:47:02 +0000

This week on The Flagship Podcast, we'll cover wrestling from all across the world, including The Elite's heel authority program in AEW, Johnny Ace flipping to Vince McMahon's side, a preview of WWE Backlash France, a review of AAA's TripleMania XXXII: Monterrey, plus previews and discussions on NJPW's upcoming Wrestling Dontaku shows, AJPW's Champion Carnival and more!

This week's lineup:

Johnny Ace flips
The Rock is always on time
The Elite's current AEW storyline
WWE Backlash France preview
AAA TripleMania XXXII: Monterrey
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku previews
AJPW Champion Carnival 2024 catch-up
& more!

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Mike & JD Show Ep.55: Legendary Shadoweman | Who Killed WCW? | Johnny Ace Flips | Tony Khan BURIES WWE

Fri, 03 May 2024 13:16:25 +0000

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Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show On this weeks episode we discuss the following:

- Interview with legendary Pro Wrestling Radio host “The Shadoweman”

- Who killed WCW?

- Johnny Ace Flips on Vince McMahon

- Tony Khan calls WWE “The Harvey Weinstein of Pro Wrestling”

- Ethan Page leaves AEW

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308 Super J-Cast Wrestling Dontaku 2024 Preview

Fri, 03 May 2024 04:21:24 +0000

Joel and Damon are back for an in-depth preview of Wrestling Dontaku including Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Nic Nemeth , Yota Tsuji vs David Finlay, Jon Moxley vs Ren Narita and Shingo Takagi vs Gabe Kidd. The guys also discuss BOSJ participants, TMDK, the upside of ELP and Drilla Moloney, Leafs and Arsenal updates, and answer your questions.

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Days of Thunder At The Movies Special: Beyond The Mat (1999)

Thu, 02 May 2024 19:55:45 +0000

The time has finally come for the second landmark film in our timeline: the truly warts and all Beyond The Mat. Tune in as Dave and Lee go over their history with the film, some of the things that still resonate today, and elements of it that they view now in an entirely different context. We also manage to squeeze some time in there for some WCW-related news briefs. Enjoy!

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #86: AEW's First Black World Champion

Wed, 01 May 2024 16:24:33 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by Lyric Swinton of the Maps and Graps podcast, and Dani, owner of BlackGirlWrestling.com to discuss Swerve Strickland winning the AEW World Championship, the significance of AEW crowning its first Black world champion, the current state of Black talent in AEW, and an overall discussion of race and representation in the company.

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Open The Voice Gate - State of Dragongate and Dead or Alive 2024 Preview with Jae!

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:17:28 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

In a very special Open The Voice Gate, Jae Church joins Case and Mike in a long form discussion on the state of Dragongate, DG returning to Mania weekend, the Japanese wrestling economy and venues, the upcoming Dead or Alive card, and a whole lot more!

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JBA: Stardom All Star Grand Queendom 2024, SEAdLINNNG News, Yes Wonderland Preview and much more!

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:33:00 +0000

Kelly & Taylor return with another big episode!

They start the show reviewing Stardom's latest big show, All Star Grand Queendom 2024!

Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi, including the announcement of Arisa Nakajima's retirement, a new candidate for Match of the Year, HYPE 2 and much more!

There's of course a review of the standings of the First Annual Jumping Bomb Audio Joshi Fantasy League, with a discussion on rules that could change the entire scoreboard!

Then they preview what's coming up, featuring a ton of Golden Week shows - Tokyo Joshi's Yes Wonderland, big Stardom matches, DIANA from Korakuen Hall and the kickoff of the 2024 Catch the Wave tournament!

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Open The Voice Gate - Rewind and Rewatch - El Numero Uno 2004 (4/28/2004)

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 23:46:50 +0000

Before this month’s Rewind and Rewatch, they discuss Dragongate’s weekend in Kobe and a programming note for Voice Gate through Dead or Alive.

April’s Rewind and Rewatch, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Dragon System, discusses the El Numero Uno 2004 tournament, specifically its final show on April 28th, 2004!

Before Case and Mike review the show, there’s a good deal we must talk about late 2003 to early 2004 Toryumon, especially Hagure Gundam/Aagan Iisou, Sumo’s Dietary Preferences, Why We Don’t Talk About 2004 That Often, Parallels through Dragon System History, Royal Brothers and more!

Then they take us to Yoyogi National Stadium #2 on April 28th, 2004 as Toryumon attempts to decide their last Numero Uno between defending champ CIMA, upstart Shuji Kondo, icon Dragon Kid, and the newly heel again Masaaki Mochizuki. The Crazy Max vs Aagan Iisou feud continues with rival former sumo Don Fujii vs Toru Owashi and Anthony W. Mori finally comes to terms with the end of Royal Brothers! The show can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aW-KN6hKLQ

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Mike & JD Show ep. 54: Vince McMahon’s forgotten case | Tony Khan Wears Neck Brace at NFL Draft

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:57:05 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show. On this weeks episode we discuss the following.

- Wrestling media is at it again

- Investigative Journalist BJ Bethel stops by to give us the latest information surrounding Vince McMahons legal case

- Tony Khan gets attacked by The Young Bucks; Wears Neck Brace at NFL Draft

- AEW rips off TNA

- Free Agency Frenzy

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Shake Them Ropes. Tony Time

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:46:35 +0000

In the news: Vince wants arbitration, WWE releases some talent and Broken Matt Hardy is your new TNA Champ. Fantastic. It gets weirder on the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM as AEW has perhaps their best overall ppv and starts Dynamite not with their new historic champ but...Trent Beretta? The Elite then stage a coup and topple the Khan regime. In WWE, it was treading water before the reboot.

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307 Super J-Cast Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2024

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:34:29 +0000

307 Super J-Cast Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2024

Joel and Damon are back for an in-depth review of Road to Wrestling Dontaku shows including Faction Warfare Gauntlet main events, Hiromu Takahashi vs David Finlay, Tetsuya Naito vs Drilla Moloney and the Jake Lee debut. The guys also discuss Mox vs Hobbs, TMDK, Video Nasty prefs, ELP , Will Ospreay vs Bryan Danielson , and answer your questions.

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The Flagship: Latest on Vince McMahon & Janel Grant, WWE releases, AJPW & more!

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000

This week on The Flagship Podcast, Joe and Rich discuss the latest details in the ongoing Vince McMahon/WWE lawsuit including recent filings by both McMahon and Grant's legal teams, the latest wave of WWE releases plus a look back at the September 2023 WWE releases.

Additional topics include clarification and more thoughts on WWE's PR strategy, a catch-up on AJPW's Champion Carnival, Trick Williams' NXT title win and a review of MLW War Chamber.

For a full recap and review of AEW Dynasty, listen to Instant Reaction LIVE on FlagshipPatreon.com.

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Flagship Plus: More on WWE PR, Becky Lynch's Title Win & CMLL April 19 Review (PREVIEW)

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 21:58:47 +0000

This is a free preview of the April 23 edition of Flagship Plus. Listen to this show on FlagshipPatreon.com's $1 trial tier. All future Flagship Plus episodes will be on the $5 ter.

More on WWE P.R. and what you as a media consumer should be wary of
Becky Lynch wins the WWE Women's title
CMLL 4/19 review

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AEW Dynasty 2024, lucha en Uganda y publicidad de WWE

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 04:23:16 +0000

Volvemos esta semana para hablar todo de AEW Dynasty 2024, con un análisis completo del show y del estado de la empresa. También viajamos a Uganda para hablar de Soft Ground Wrestling y terminamos hablando del reportaje de Joe Lanza sobre Chris Legentil, el maestro a cargo de las relaciones públicas en la WWE.

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The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee: AEW Dynasty Review and Will Ospreay is the Greatest Professional Wrester of All-Time

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:47:45 +0000

Another AEW PPV has come and gone while also proving to be an all-timer. Tyler and Fred breakdown the show along with one of the greatest matches of all-time in Bryan Danielson vs. Will Ospreay.

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Instant Reaction LIVE: AEW Dynasty 2024 (PREVIEW)

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:00:06 +0000

Listen to this free preview of Instant Reaction LIVE for AEW Dynasty 2024 and unlock for the full show on the $10 tier at http://www.FlagshipPatreon.com.

Instant Reaction LIVE for AEW Dynasty 2024, the most extensive and detailed post-PPV recap show you'll find.

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Shake Them Ropes. Die Nasty Preview

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 05:11:20 +0000

This week, injuries abound, Oklahoma sends AEW a warning, and WWE plans to go after the world. Then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: AEW Dynasty preview, and a smidge of WWE and NXT. And we talk a little Dickey Betts and guitar players as for Jeff's old AWA watching vs. modern indy style..

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The Flagship: WWE's Massive P.R. Edge Over AEW, AEW Dynasty Preview, NJPW Windy City Riot, Pro Wrestling NOAH

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Topics include...

-Meet Chris Legentil, the man behind the Nick Khan WWE P.R. machine that is helping WWE mop the floor with AEW in the battle of public perception

-AEW Dynasty preview

-NJPW Windy City Riot review

-Pro Wrestling NOAH's good start to 2024 and Star Navigation (Kiyomiya vs Kenoh) review

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306 Super J-Cast Windy City Riot Review

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:30:10 +0000

306 Super J-Cast Windy City Riot Review

Joel and a recovering Damon are back for an in-depth review of Windy City Riot including a new IWGP champion and what to expect from Jon Moxley . The guys also discuss what is next for Shota Umino, TMDK, Matt Riddle in New Japan, Wrestling Dontaku line-ups, and answer your questions.

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Emerald FlowShow #62: Of Course We Found a Way to Talk About Marigold

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:11:49 +0000

In this packed episode, Paul and Gerard talk about the formation of Dream Star Fighting Marigold and what it means for All Japan and NOAH. Plus: Remembering Akebono, ZERO1, DDT, and of course the latest shows from NOAH and coverage of the first show of the Champion Carnival.

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The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee: Dynast HEAT CHECK

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:04:35 +0000

This week, Tyler and Fred are joined by fellow VOW contributor Mr. Warren Hayes to break down the happenings of AEW and the Dynasty HEAT CHECK. What matches are the guys excited about and who should win the AEW World Title?

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Mike & JD Show ep. 53: Omega Breaks Silence | Jack Perry's New Character | AEW Dynasty & TNA Rebellion Previews

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 06:21:03 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show. On this weeks episode we discuss the following:

- BQ shouts us out on the TNA Presser

- Kenny Omega speaks publicly on Brawl Out

- JD goes to Windy City Riot

- AEW Dynasty Preview

- TNA Rebellion Preview

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate 2024 Rey De Parejas Finals & Captain's Fall!

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:40:53 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Dragongate wraps up its stellar Rey de Parejas tournament and is fully on the road to Nagoya and Dead or Alive this week! Case and Mike discuss an incredible Korakuen Hall (4/10) show that concluded the 2024 Rey de Parejas tournament between Big Hug, No Hug, Natural Vibes and YAMATO and Susumu. As well the Cage is back in Aichi, Luis Mante’s next Dream Gate opponent and CAPTAIN’S FALL ELIMINATION RULES in Hakata (4/14)!

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JBA: Marigold Launch, Wrestlemania Weekend Wrap Up, Stardom All Star Grand Queendom Preview and much more!

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:26:33 +0000

Kelly & Taylor are back with a newsworthy episode!

They kick off the show talking all about the launch of joshi's newest promotion, Rossy Ogawa's Marigold!

Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi, including a wrap up of all the joshi action from Wrestlemania weekend, big Ice Ribbon news, a ranking of the names of all the joshi promotions, and much more!

There's of course a review of the standings of the First Annual Jumping Bomb Audio Joshi Fantasy League following a big opportunity for all three participants over Wrestlemania Weekend!

Then they preview what's coming up, featuring Stardom's All Star Grand Queendom 2024, big shows from OZ Academy and Ice Ribbon as well HYPE 2 and Ice Ribbon's Champion League!

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Days of Thunder #85: Lame Duck

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 03:47:39 +0000

[Broadcast Date- October 21 1999]

A bizarre episode of Thunder this one. Dave and Lee are challenged with reviewing a Thunder that was recorded before the full Russo takeover, but broadcast after. So buckle up for two hours of absolutely mental continuity, and a hefty Observer recap to keep us in the loop on an insane week for World Championship Wrestling.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #85: The "Last Year" of Bryan Danielson

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:48:16 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by Kevin Hare of Voices of Wrestling to talk about the final full year of Bryan Danielson. The guys discuss what makes Danielson such a great wrestler, how he stands out from the rest of his contemporaries, the impact of his WWE run on his career, and if he is the most beloved wrestler of the 21st Century.

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Shake Them Ropes. Mania Weekend Recap

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 05:32:53 +0000

CM Punk was a draw for both promotions. This week is pretty much one big LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM as we go through NXT Stand and Deliver, both nights of Mania and whatever the hell AEW was trying to do in response to WWE's big weekend.

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Mike & JD Show ep. 52: AEW airs CM Punk All In Fight Footage | Mike’s altercation with Akebono

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:19:42 +0000

Welcome to the Mike & JD Show. On this week we discuss the following:

CM Punk - Jack Perry All In Footage

Mike’s tells a story about his altercation with Akebono in 2006 at Yokota Air Base in Japan. RIP Akebono

Will Ospreay claps back at Triple H

Porn or AEW

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305 Super J-Cast Sakura Genesis Review & Windy City Riot Preview (w/ Suit Williams)

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:19:18 +0000

305 Super J-Cast Sakura Genesis Review & Windy City Riot Preview (w/ Suit Williams)

Joel is joined by VOW's Suit Williams for an in-depth review of Sakura Genesis including Naito's new role, Tsuji learning on the job and House of Torture saturation. Next up is a full preview of Windy City Riot with discussion on Naito v Mox outcomes, Punk's backstage attack on Jack Perry, Riddle's list of bad decisions and more!

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me Ep. 47 Lockdown April 2006 - Goldberg Rumors, Thursday Debut, Booking Concerns

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 22:35:00 +0000

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Lockdown 2006 - including TNA's debut on Thursdays full time, more rumours about Goldberg going to TNA, some unjustified concerns about TNA creative, TNA's hugely successful first house show, TNA on Stephen A. Smith, The James Gang being played against each other, Lethal Lockdown, a home invasion, a World X-Cup mess and so much more!

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: AEW Releases All In Footage and it Bombs

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:35:22 +0000

Tony Khan decided after CM Punk appeared on Ariel Helwani's podcast that he would release the footage from All In and it didn't go as well as he would have hoped. Was it a mistake because it sure felt like it 24 hours later.

Tyler and Fred discuss this along with a discussion on Wrestlemania weekend and the biggest difference between AEW and WWE.

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The Flagship: ALL IN Backstage Footage, The Triple H Era, CMLL, NJPW & more!

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:55:39 +0000

The Flagship Podcast is back this week with instant reaction to AEW airing backstage footage of the ALL IN fight between Jack Perry and CM Punk with thoughts on what we saw, if it was worth showing, and more.

We also dive into WWE branding The Triple H Era, the fallout from WrestleMania, RAW's massive ratings with The Rock & Cody Rhodes, plus reviews of CMLL, NJPW, and a look at the life and career of Akebono.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate at Wrestlemania Weekend 2024!

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:10:06 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Wrestlemania Weekend 2024 is in the books and Open The Voice Gate is back to review Dragongate’s big return to the United States and the weekend they made famous. Case and Mike have some overall weekend thoughts before getting into the reviews of Dragongate’s appearances at Defy Wrestling, Wrestlecon Supershow, Joey Janela Spring Break, GCW/JCW vs The World, and the great ETU vs Dragongate: Unlock the Unexpected show!

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Blue Panther vs. Bryan Danielson y el WrestleMania Weekend 2024

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:47:56 +0000

En este episodio platicamos sobre Homenaje a 2 Leyendas y Blue Panther vs. Bryan Danielson: analizamos la gran mejoría de CMLL y las áreas de oportunidad. También platicamos sobre ROH Supercard of Honor y luchas destacadas del WrestleMania Weekend 2024. También hay charla sobre el infame final de WrestleMania XL, la nostalgia barata de la empresa y los chismes entre WWE y AEW. También un pequeño repaso por el estado de NJPW.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: AEW Makes Their First Talent Cuts

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 18:37:53 +0000

All Elite Wrestling as prided themselves on never having made a talent cut. On April Fools Day of all days, they made their first budget cuts. How much bargaining power did Tony Khan and AEW lose with this new development?

Tyler and Fred also discuss a relatively lackluster show and discuss why the low ratings aren't much of an issue.

Please like, share, and subscribe so Tony Khan stops booking Billy Gunn on Dynamite.

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Shake Them Ropes. Wrestlemania XL XL Preview

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 08:50:00 +0000

This week a supersized show, in the news Vince McMahon's team leaks a love letter, AEW cuts some talent, Punk and Cody go on Ariel Helwani, Ronda Rousey metoos Drew Gulak. Then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: a very weird AEW Dynamite, we analyze almost the whole thing and we then preview NXT: Stand and Deliver and both nights of Wrestlemania. Also, plenty of jokes about the movie Predator.

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Mike & JD Show ep. 51: CM Punk Buries Tony Khan | AEW Roster Cuts | Wrestlemania Preview

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 06:44:39 +0000

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Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show. On this weeks episode we discuss the following:

- CM Punk’s Interview with Ariel Helwani

- AEW Roster Cuts

- Wrestlemania Preview

- Vince McMahon’s Lawsuit

- Nakajima leaves All Japan

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Nites of Nitro #11: The Beginning of the End

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:20:00 +0000

[Broadcast Date- October 18, 1999]

We knew this day would come, and it finally has: The Russo Era has arrived on Days of Thunder. Dave and Lee boldly go forward into the first Nitro of this brave new world: a three hour show with about 8 hours of segments packed in. Come in for a cavalcade of shoot promos, evening gowns, and at least one levitating paedophile.

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304 Super J-Cast Sakura Genesis Preview

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 21:19:42 +0000

Joel and Damon return for their preview of 2024 Sakura Genesis. The guys give predictions and preview YOH vs. SHO, Shingo Takagi vs. EVIL, and Tetsuya Naito vs. Yota Tsuji. They also discuss Zack Sabre Jr and the TV Title, IKEA, and KOPW Provisional Championship, and answer your questions.

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The Flagship: WrestleMania XL Preview, CMLL, AJPW, NOAH & more!

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 18:21:54 +0000

A special Wednesday edition of The Flagship prepares you for WrestleMania Weekend with extensive previews of WrestleMania XL, ROH Supercard of Honor, Bloodsport, and several other major shows this weekend.

We also dive into CMLL's huge Friday night show last week featuring the AEW vs. CMLL main event, a Triple Crown title change in AJPW, Lee vs. Wagner III from NOAH, NJPW's Sakura Genesis, plus discussions on MJF's first tweet since losing to Samoa Joe in December, CM Punk & Cody on Ariel Helwani's show and more.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Rey de Parejas & Jason Lee/Z-Brats

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

After a weekend with an earthshattering heel turn in Dragongate, Open The Voice Gate is back to talk about the final Rey de Parejas shows in March and Jason Lee to Z-Brats. Lee’s turn during the Kung Fu Masters versus Shun Skywalker & ISHIN match from Kobe (3/30) takes up the lionshare of this week’s episode with Case and Mike discussing Kobe heel turns, the future of Z-Brats/the Heel Unit, The State of Natural Vibes (it’s not great!) and every angle of Jason’s turn. After that, they review a fun show in Hiroshima (3/31), try to make sense of the block scenarios with one match remaining and a whole lot more!

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Emerald FlowShow #61: The Newest Hero

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:47:24 +0000

Paul and Gerard dive right into Yuma Anzai's shocking victory over Katsuhiko Nakajima to become the youngest Triple Crown champion in history. They then talk more about what the heck is going on with ZERO1 and finish up by discussing two good NOAH shows and the momentum the company is building.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Wrestlemania Weekend History and Preview!

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:03:38 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

On March 31st, 2006, Dragon Gate changed the wrestling world with the Do’FIXER vs Blood Generation Six Man, pioneering the non-WWE Wrestlemania Weekend event. Well it’s 2024, and Dragongate is making their return to Mania Weekend after an eleven year break and Open The Voice Gate is back to talk all about it. Case and Mike discuss the Dragongate Mania Weekend history before previewing every match involving Dragongate this weekend in Philadelphia!

Voices of Wrestling’s Wrestlemania Weekend Calendar can be found at: https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/wrestlemania-weekend-2024-full-schedule-map/

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #84: WrestleMania 40 Has The Biggest Main Event Since....?

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 02:56:30 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by Josh Nason, contributing editor for F4Wonline.com to discuss the angles that have led up to the main events of Night 1 and Night 2 of WrestleMania 40. The guys discuss the change-up WWE pulled in turning Rock heel, the drawing power and charisma of The Rock, how Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns have fared interacting with The Rock, and what they think will happen at WrestleMania.

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Flagship Plus (4/2): AEW Releases, MLW War Chamber Review, Zero1 Split (PREVIEW)

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 22:10:00 +0000

Listen to this free preview of the latest episode of Flagship Plus and unlock the full show by subscribing to the $5 tier at http://www.FlagshipPatreon.com.

A second Tuesday edition of Flagship Plus, following a very busy weekend, covering:

AEW Releases
MLW War Chamber
The confusing Zero1 split promotion situation

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Flagship Plus (April 2): CM Punk Interview, AEW Releases, Giulia, WWE Hall of Fame & more! (PREVIEW)

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:17:09 +0000

Listen to this free preview of the latest episode of Flagship Plus and unlock the full show by subscribing to the $5 tier at http://www.FlagshipPatreon.com.

An early morning Flagship Plus discussing some of the major stories in pro wrestling this week, including:

Reaction to CM Punk's Interview on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani
The New York Post's report on Janel Grant's "love letters" to Vince McMahon
The first batch of AEW releases
Giulia debuting in NOAH and what it means for the new Rossy Ogawa Joshi promotion
Who is going into the WWE Hall of Fame this year?

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JBA: Tokyo Joshi Grand Princess 24, Stardom Cinderella Tournament Finals, Wrestlemania Weekend Preview & much more!

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:26:20 +0000

Kelly & Taylor return with an absolutely jam-packed episode!

They kick off the show talking Stardom's Cinderella Tournament Finals before moving on to Tokyo Joshi's latest big show, Grand Princess 24!

Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi, including more Stardom title intrigue, Ice Ribbon's recent Korakuen Hall show, Chigusa Nagayo's surprising retirement and more!

There's of course a review of the standings of the First Annual Jumping Bomb Audio Joshi Fantasy League right before we head into a big point scoring weekend!

Then they preview what's coming up, featuring all the joshi action from Wrestlemania weekend, headlined by shows from Stardom, Tokyo Joshi and many more!

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Shake Them Ropes. Booyay

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 07:43:04 +0000

This week AEW hits a low and Rock and Cody bring it home. Ronda Rousey and Becky Lynch are talking a lot on book tours and we talk about audiences this week. Then the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM we examine the AEW storytelling vs. character thoroughly. WWE is in the home stretch for Mania.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Swerve Strickland vs. Samoa Joe is Set

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 21:52:12 +0000

The future of All Elite Wrestling is happening in front of our eyes and it could end up being Swerve Strickland. Is he ready to win the All Elite Wrestling World Title from Samoa Joe? That and more, including Tony Khan burying Eric Bischoff on the latest episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee.

Please like, share, and subscribe so Tony Khan makes the right booking decision with Swerve Strickland.

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WrestleMania Weekend 2024 Preview

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 20:00:00 +0000

Rich is joined by Griffin (⁠⁠⁠@hollywd12⁠⁠⁠) to help preview WrestleMania Weekend 2024. They look at each of the 56 shows scheduled for the weekend, as well as the podcasts, signings, brunches, and Bobby Fish Muay Thai classes also taking place.

WrestleMania Weekend Schedule

For a full schedule of WrestleMania Weekend 2024, visit https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/wrestlemania-weekend-2024-full-schedule-map/

The Draft: WrestleMania Weekend

Rich was also a guest on Griffin's The Draft podcast drafting and booking WrestleMania Weekend cards using the 600+ available talents. Listen on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/episode/63uNDkPoVkRQyFL1JpCACl?si=55RWjJjHT_GW-McDkY38Fw) or your podcast app of choice!

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The Flagship: RAW (Cody/Rock/CM Punk), WrestleMania, AEW invades CMLL, & more!

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 17:05:00 +0000

The Flagship returns this week for a loaded show recapping an eventful episode of RAW, featuring The Rock's beatdown of Cody Rhodes, CM Punk & Drew McIntyre's promo battle, and big-picture thoughts a week out from WrestleMania.

Also on the show, a preview of this Friday's big CMLL show featuring AEW wrestlers, contract season updates regarding Becky Lynch, Ace Austin, Alex Coughlin, The Motor City Machine Guns & more, AEW makes Double or Nothing in Vegas official, WWE's Consensual Relationship Policy, MLW Once Upon a Time in New York and MLW War Chamber, Japan Pro-Wrestling All Together & more!

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303 Super J-Cast Road To Sakura Genesis Preview

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Joel and Damon are back for their preview of the 2024 Road To Sakura Genesis shows. The guys give predictions and preview Tanga Loa vs Great-O-Khan and the KOPW title match. They also discuss Windy City Riot , safety police, and push their way through internet connection issues and thunderstorms in England.

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Mike & JD show ep. 50: Becky Lynch's WWE contract set to expire | Tony Khan buries Bischoff

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:18:33 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show. On this week's episode we discuss the following:

- Becky Lynch’s contract

- Tony Khan destroys Bischoff on Twitter

- Cody & The Rock use blood on RAW

- Was hiring CM Punk a mistake by Tony Khan?

- TNA Signs Ace Austin (& AJ Francis)

- X-Men 97 Talk

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Rey De Parejas Week 3 & Buyuden Vol 4!

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:46:32 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

As Rey de Parejas trends towards its conclusion, Voice Gate is back to take stock of the tournament. Case and Mike talk about what has worked so far in the tournament and on the week’s shows in Fukui, Tsuraga & Nagano, the tournament in perspective, and the global tag team landscape in 2024. As well they review a fun Buyuden Zero show with Big Boss Shimizu vs Shuji Ishikawa and give some thoughts on the United Japan Pro Wrestling press conference!

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Flagship Plus: Mercedes Mone's WWE Style Presentation, A Bad SmackDown, WrestleMania Weekend (Preview)

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:17:54 +0000

A free preview of Monday's episode of Flagship Plus! Unlock the full show by subscribing to the $5 tier at FlagshipPatreon.com.

A (first time ever?) Flagship audio review of what was a bad Friday Night SmackDown
Why Cody/Roman suddenly feels so cold
Mercedes Mone's WWE style presentation, why it's happening, why it isn't surprising, and what it could potentially lead to
A look ahead to WrestleMania Weekend, the lack of buzz, and finding potential diamonds in the rough

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Emerald FlowShow #60: YO-HEY Respect Army

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 03:22:38 +0000

Paul and Gerard dive into DDT's Judgement 2024 show. From there they cover recent shows from NOAH and All Japan, and finish off the show by looking at the Champion Carnival lineups.

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Days of Thunder #84: The Old Glory Shizzzow

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:22:48 +0000

[Broadcast Date- October 14, 1999]

Welcome back for a momentous episode of Days of Thunder!

Not only is this episode the infamous Kevin Nash commentary episode of Thunder, but it's also the first time we ever streamed a podcast recording live, and with booze!

On the show this week:

*Lex Luger Fears Skeletons

*A Bold New Future for WCW Saturday Night

*The Lash Leroux push gathers pace

*A rare appearance from the two other Armstrongs.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: AEW Catch Up and the Future of American Wrestling

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 20:47:21 +0000

What a fantastic March for All Elite Wrestling. From a legendary Revolution PPV to the debuts of big money wrestlers Kazuchika Okada and Mercedes Mone and Bryan Danielson vs. Katsuyori Shibaba, the promotion is setting up to be a phenomenal summer and future for the promotion. Will WWE have a counterpunch to the free agency strategy of AEW? Tyler and Fred are here to break it all down and more after having a corrupt audio file last week.

Please like, share, and subscribe so the feeling stays restored until and after MJF comes back.

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The Flagship: AEW Dynamite/Rampage, NOAH Great Voyage, Wrestling Music & Video Games

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000

With Joe out celebrating the opening of March Madness, we'll have a two-part special Flagship LIVE this Thursday.

In the first part of the show, An Embarrassment of Riches as Rich is joined by Rich Latta (https://solo.to/richlatta), Andrew Rich (Music of the Mat) to recap and review the three-hour Rampage/Dynamite block this week plus do a long-form discussion on the state of pro wrestling music in 2024 from a man who studied and podcasted about it (Andrew) and a man who makes it (Rich Latta).

In the second half of the show, Rich welcomed retired independent wrestler and long-time Flagship listener Gran Akuma (https://twitter.com/__AKUMA) to help recap and review NOAH's Great Voyage in Yokohama show, talk about his career in wrestling and then take a deep dive into the world of pro wrestling video games in 2024 and beyond.

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302 Super J-Cast New Japan Cup Finals Review

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:31:30 +0000

The guys are back for their review of 2024 New Japan Cup finals. Joel and Damon discuss the winners and losers, Yota Tsuji's performance, David Finlay's injury, Damon taking an "L" on Goto, and contract signings, and answer your questions.

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Shake Them Ropes. Things are Good

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Jeff returns after the death of his father, which he talks a little about then they go over some news stories missed in his absence including Kevin Kelly's firing and a footnote about the death of Jackie Crockett, then the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM including Hook/Jericho, tag team wrestling in WWE and do they want strong heels in AEW. We also chatted a bit about bad discourse about how WWE "blew it" with free agents.

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Mike & JD Show ep. 49: Mone not Moving AEW ratings | Motor City Machine Guns hit Free Agency

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 06:32:34 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show. On this week we discuss the following:

- Mercedes Mone is a star, but is she a draw?

- Okada wins the Continental Championship. Is it beneath him?

- Adam Copeland wins TNT Title, Uses Janice to hit Christian in cock and balls

- Motor City Machine Guns leaving TNA

- TNA offering per date deals to talent as their contracts expire. (guns & Maclin)

- Yota suji wins New Japan Cup

- Goto’s dad just passed and was sentimental favorite

- MLW Talk

_ Yooung AEW talent is lazy

- Jericho and his all time bad performance against HOOK.

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Open The Voice Gate: Rewind and Rewatch - Open The Brave Gate Tournament (3/13/2005)

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:05:33 +0000

Before this month’s Rewind and Rewatch, they discuss Dragongate’s 2nd week of Rey de Parejas action including Natural Vibes exploding, the problem with Tominaga and a look ahead to this week and Buyuden Zero Vol 4.

March’s Rewind and Rewatch celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Dragon System covers one of the key moments of Dragon Gate and the Open The Brave Gate Tournament from March 13, 2005.

Before Case and Mike review the show, we must talk about the NWA World Welter title, the Toryumon Japan singles title situation, ALL CAPS YOSSINO, the Aagan Issou/Crazy Max/Heel Unit situation in January of 2005 and a whole lot more.

Then they take us to Nagoya Congress Center on March 13, 2005 and the one night tournament to decide Dragon Gate’s first Brave Gate champion between YOSSINO, K-Ness, Naoki Tanizaki, PSYCHO from Kaientai Dojo, newly heel Naruki Doi of Blood Generation, Super Shisa and Serious Daniel Mishima. Along the way, we have Final M2K vs Do’FIXER and Blood Generation versus the future Pos.HEARTS and rookies Shingo Takagi and BXB Hulk colliding in their first ever match up.

The show can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/EhN9WqhIuks?si=Nw7FaboTJ0LkPDVV

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #83: Samoa Joe Is World Champion, Why Did It Take This Long?

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:10:00 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by Garrett Kidney, TNA/Impact Historian and host of the "You've Got To Be Kidding Me" podcast. The guys discuss the career of AEW World Champion Samoa Joe, who at 45 years old, has finally been pushed as a true world champion in a top promotion. They go over the consistent value Joe has brought to the table as a wrestler for the past 20+ years, why bookers have continually failed to "get" Samoa Joe, his durability as a wrestling figure, and a lot more.

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JBA: The 100th Episode!

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:55:00 +0000

Jumping Bomb Audio has reached a milestone with their 100th episode, and Kelly and Taylor celebrate in the only way they know how: talking about joshi!

They kick off the show discussing all the action from the first four days of Stardom's Cinderella Tournament as well as non-tournament action highlighted by a killer all star tag team match!

Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi, including Nao Kakuta's surprise retirement and a bunch of tag title changes in three separate promotions!

There's of course a review of the standings of the First Annual Jumping Bomb Audio Joshi Fantasy League, with a big change in the standings!

Then they preview what's coming up, featuring Stardom's Cinderella Tournament Finals, Tokyo Joshi's Grand Princess '24 and Ice Ribbon's upcoming Korakuen Hall show!

Happy 100th!

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Flagship Plus: The Kurt Angle Debate, Rampage & Collision Reviews, Injuries Ravage Japan (PREVIEW)

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:42:41 +0000

Flagship Plus is back! Kurt Angle overrated or underrated? AEW Rampage & Collision reviews and a list of injuries ravaging Puro right now.

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Emerald FlowShow #59: One Step Foward, Two Steps Back

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 03:53:02 +0000

Paul and Gerard discuss the tragic passing of Yutaka Yoshie. Paul reports back on his trip to wXw 16 Carat Gold weekend. Then it's over to NOAH to cover the Victory Challenge Tag League and an awful match. The show finishes up with a discussion of recent All Japan shows plus the Champion Carnival participants.

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Shake Them Ropes. Deus Ex McMahona

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

While Jeff tends to family business, Nov goes for an extended LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM. Chris is joined by his friend, Desi, from Differential Brewery. Chris gave Desi the option to talk about any retro show he wanted and he chose Survivor Series 2014. After explaining to Chris why he inflicted this re-watch on him, Desi and Chris discuss how Vince's insertion into The Authority storyline was profoundly undermining, the lousy nature of the CFO-era theme songs, nightmare blunt rotations with JBL, and why The Bunny is actually a big jerk & how Adam Rose is kinda right to hate him.

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301 - Super J-Cast - New Japan Cup Reviews

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +0000

The boys are back for our review of multiple 2024 New Japan Cup shows. Joel and Damon discuss the winners, losers, HOT's performance, Great O'Geek, The Gunners, Kevin Kelly, Gabe Kidd, and answer your questions.

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Mike & JD Show Ep.48: Mercedes Mone Is All Elite | Stardom & AEW | WWE Lawsuit

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show. On this week's episode, JD welcomes Scott E Wrestling to discuss the following:

AEW’s new era & scoring big in free agency
Mercedes Mone’s AEW debut
AEW & Stardom enter partnership
WWE corporate officer names revealed in sex trafficking lawsuit.

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The Flagship: Nick Khan/Stephanie McMahon/Grant Lawsuit, Big Business Rating & more!

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:57:47 +0000

The Flagship Wrestling Podcast is back this week to discuss Nick Khan, Stephanie McMahon, and others being identified as WWE Corporate Officers in the Janel Grant lawsuit, the death of Yutaka Yoshie, the reaction to the AEW Dynamite Big Business rating, and Kevin Kelly's release from AEW.

Plus, we catch up on the latest with NOAH, AJPW, and Rich has a Joshi match to recommend to Joe.

And, of course, Ranch-flavored Bugles, rip-off Buc-ees, and Chubby Dudley shoot interviews.

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me Ep. 46 Destination X March 2006 - Scott Steiner Debuts, Sting's Sons Appear

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 23:07:04 +0000

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Destination X 2006 - including Scott Steiner's debut, some wonderful Planet Jarrett goofiness featuring Steve Borden and his small child sons, TNA losing their prime time spot, Ultimate Warrior angling for a TNA match with Goldberg, what the capital of Thailand is, some scarily similar modern parallels and so much more!

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Rey De Parejas 2024 Kickoff and Week One!

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 06:30:04 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

The first week of Rey de Parejas is in the books and Case and Mike are back to talk all about it! They talk about the three stops in Tokyo, Himeji, Nagoya including discussing the huge performance Jacky “Funky” Kamei had in Korakuen as Natural Vibes falls apart around him, Good Heelin’, Mike’s first trip to Jerry World, and a whole lot more!

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Flagship PLUS (Preview): Rampage/Collision Reviews, Okada's Contract, NOAH Victory Tag League, & More

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 20:17:41 +0000

Listen to a free preview of a new Flagship extension: Flagship PLUS, which reviews AEW Rampge, AEW Collision, the conflicting reports on Kazuchika Okada's AEW contract, plus NOAH, AJPW, and more!

Unlock the full episode by subscribing to any of Flagship Patreon's tiers at flagshippatreon.com. Flagship PLUS will be available on the $5 tier moving forward.

What is Flagship Plus?
Rampage review
Collision review
Shelton Benjamin negotiating with AEW
Conflicting reports on Okada's AEW contract
MLW Melrose update
Champion Carnival blocks announced
NOAH Victory Challenge League wraps up
And MORE

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The Flagship: Okada's AEW debut, Revolution fallout, Big Business preview, NJPW, MLW & more!

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:14:22 +0000

The Flagship Wrestling Podcast is back this week to discuss the fallout from AEW's Revolution 2024 PPV, Kazuchika Okada's official AEW debut and heel turn, plus a preview of next week's AEW Big Business Dynamite.

Also on the show, a review MLW Intimidation Games, NJPW's 52nd Anniversary show, thoughts on Vince McMahon selling TKO shares, and the life, career, and legacy of Paul Vachon, who passed away last week.

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Shake Them Ropes. Fun Had By All

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:09:57 +0000

This week we think both companies had pretty good weeks. Okada debuts for AEW, the Rock gets all the Rock IP, the WWE starts the Hall of Fame announcements and MORE. Then the world famous LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM where at least one of us gushes over AEW: Revolution, Sting's Retirement and Rock's twitter promo. We ask if the first hour of Dynamite was like an old Raw and wonder if the Ospreay/Fletcher story needed a show long build. Plus, improv lessons...from Chris.

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Mike & JD Show ep. 47: AEW is back! | Vince McMahon is permanently gone | Okada is All Elite

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:55:21 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show. On this week's episode we discuss the following: AEW Revolution overall thoughts

Okada is officially All Elite

AEW restores the feeling

Vince McMahon sells his shares

Free Agency Outlook: Kevin Kelly, Santana & Matt Hardy

Jungle Boy sentenced to House of Torture

Sammy G suspended again

NCIS Report on Massarro revealed

Mike’s TNA Sacrifice Preview

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300 Super J-Cast - MegaShow 300 - New Japan Cup Discussion

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 05:22:47 +0000

The boys return for our review of New Japan's Anniversary show along with our official 2024 New Japan Cup picks. Joel and Damon also discuss the three man English booth, Perry in HOT, favorite blankets getting ruined, and does Tanga Loa put the final nail in the J-Cast?

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Days of Thunder #83: Allie Oop

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:51:02 +0000

The lads are back for a sparsely attended taped Thunder in Chattanooga, TN this week, but still find a lot to talk about:

*Two Infamous Thunder debuts

*Does anyone come out of this show well

*Was the main event actually good?

*Details on how scummy the WWF is this week.

We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod ) to keep up to date with us, go to our linktree ( https://linktr.ee/WCWThunderPod ) to find all the ways you can listen to or follow us, and if you want a hell of a lot more Dave & Lee in your podcast diet, subscribe to our Patreon ( http://alargemanappears.com )

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: AEW Delivers Another All-Time PPV

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:35:45 +0000

AEW Revolution has come and gone. For the second year in a row, they have delivered a potential best American wrestling PPV of all-time. From treating Sting like the legend he is to Will Ospreay being the greatest wrestler of all-time, there is plenty to talk about.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate The Gate of Nostalgia & Champion Gate 2024 Review!

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:12:59 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Dragongate’s big weekend in Osaka is in the books and Case and Mike are back to discuss the big events. First they look through The Gate of Nostalgia and the return of Mad Blankey, reports from inside the building and their thoughts on Saturday’s celebration of the past 25 years of the Dragon System. After that, they break down Sunday’s enormous Champion Gate show with three title matches and preview Rey de Parejas!

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JBA: The Big Return!

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:22:23 +0000

Illness can no longer stop Kelly and Taylor, as they return to talk about the last month of joshi news and action!

They run the gamut, talking the Max Heart Tournament Finals, the big Rossy Ogawa news, Tokyo Joshi debuts, Sendai Girls joining the Wrestle Universe family, the Ice Ribbon YouTube channel, and even Actwres Girl'Z!

There's of course a review of the standings of the First Annual Jumping Bomb Audio Joshi Fantasy League, with another month of results making everything interesting!

Then they preview what's coming up, highlighted by Stardom's big annual Cinderella tournament!

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Instant Reaction LIVE: AEW Revolution 2024 (Preview)

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 18:44:06 +0000

Check out a sneak peek from yesterday's AEW Revolution 2024 Instant Reaction LIVE.

Joe and Rich (The Flagship Podcast) spent over two hours discussing and analyzing the AEW Revolution 2024 PPV.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #82: Winter Mailbag

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 17:14:48 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings answers your questions. Jesse discusses the challenges WWE may face later this year after WrestleMania, things AEW needs to do differently than WWE to stand out, rebuilding the main event scene in NJPW, why some fans don't care about match quality, and a lot more.

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Wrestling Omakase #246: State of NJPW & New Japan Cup Pick 'Em w/ Joel

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 03:08:10 +0000

Wrestling Omakase is back for another new episode! John is joined by returning guest Joel of the Super J-Cast (@thesuperjcast) for a bit of a state of New Japan Pro Wrestling update. Where does NJPW stand after losing Okada & Ospreay to AEW? What does fan reaction look like after the controversial New Beginning in Sapporo shows? What strengths do NJPW still have, and what are their big threats heading into the future? Then John & Joel bring back a former annual Omakase tradition: the New Japan Cup Pick "Ems! They each give their (sometimes very different!) picks for each and every 2024 New Japan Cup match, right down to who they ultimately think will lift the trophy this time around! All this plus a (well deserved) burial of a popular wrestling website, wow!

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Mike & JD Show Ep.46: Sting’s Last Week | RIP Ole & Virgil | Sting vs Hogan 97

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 20:48:47 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show. On this week's show, Mike welcomes Mr Warren Hayes to discuss the following

Sting’s last week
Mike goes viral on Twitter (Tama to sign with WWE)
RIP Ole, Virgil, & Richard Lewis
Booing Rookies
SHOCKER: Matt Riddle does cocaine
TNA possibly going live
Sting vs Hogan

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The Flagship: Ole Anderson, Virgil/Vincent, AEW Revolution & Sting's Last Match

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 17:28:46 +0000

The Flagship Wrestling Podcast is back this week with an absolutely loaded show, including eulogies on the lives and careers of both Ole Anderson (Alan Rogowski) and Virgil/Vincent (Mike Jones), new accusations against WWE from Nick Kiniski & Nick Dinsmore, an in-depth preview of AEW Revolution 2024, discussions on how to book Sting's final match, and a breakdown of Maxxine Duprigate.

The Overrun!

We couldn't get to all of this week's topics on The Flagship, so it was time for The Overrun. Subscribe to the $5 tier at FlagshipPatreon.com to hear reviews of WWE Elimination Chamber 2024 and NJPW's New Beginning in Sapporo, NJPW's bizarre booking choices, the New Japan Cup lineup, issues with CMLL wrestler visas, and more.

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Emerald FlowShow #58: Will the Real ZERO1 Please Stand Up?

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:25:00 +0000

Paul and Gerard talk about Kaisei Takechi's incredible debut in DDT, the weirdness going on in ZERO1, plus the latest shows from All Japan and NOAH featuring some great title matches and a very good start to the Victory Challenge tag league.

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Shake Them Ropes. The Last Hurrah of Sting

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:13:04 +0000

This week: The passing of Richard Lewis, Ole Anderson and Virgil in the news then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: ice cold takes on Elimination Chamber Perth and a preview of Revolution.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Revolution HEAT CHECK

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 22:10:26 +0000

Leading into the final match of Sting's illustrious career, Fred and Tyler discuss what could end up being one of the best pay per views of all-time. Plus, is the immediate relationship with CMLL in jeopardy?

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Gate of Nostalgia & Champion Gate 2024 Previews!

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:30:45 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

OTVG opens up this week discussing Dragongate’s last weekend of February in Gifu, Hiroshima & Kobe including Yoshiki Kato’s injury in Gifu and how that relates to the big Osaka weekend, and the last build to the doubleheader in Osaka! From there Case and Mike preview Saturday’s Gate of Nostalgia including breaking down the reunions. Due to some weather, Mike closes out the show solo previewing each match of Champion Gate 2024 including Luis Mante defending the Dream Gate against Susumu Mochizuki, The Vacant Triangle Gate Decision Match, Hyo vs Kanda and a whole lot more!

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299 Super J-Cast - New Beginning in Sapporo Review

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 02:01:22 +0000

299 Super J-Cast - New Beginning in Sapporo Review

The boys are back for their review of New Japan's New Beginning in Sapporo shows including Tetsuya Naito vs SANADA, Yota Tsuji vs Yuya Uemura, Hiromu Takahashi vs DOUKI, Nic Nemeth vs David Finlay, Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Matt Riddle , and Kazuchika Okada's last matches ( for now ) in a New Japan ring.

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5 Star Match Game #36: Sting

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:20:18 +0000

The Five Star Match Game returns with a special episode paying tribute to the retiring legend himself, Sting! Andrew Rich (@AndrewTRich), Lee Malone (@WCWThunderPod) and Andrew Sinclair (@AMSinclair97) answer trivia about Sting spanning decades - this one goes back to UWF all the way to AEW with stops in WCW, TNA, and even Japan. A must listen show!

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The Flagship: Ospreay vs. Oku, Elimination Chamber, Hangman "Injury" & more!

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:45:00 +0000

A busy week on The Flagship as we discuss RevPro High Stakes 2024, Ospreay vs. Oku, Hangman's "injury," Elimination Chamber, the latest on Vince McMahon/WWE, Paul Roma, Jennifer Pepperman, NJPW & more!

A review of RevPro UK's High Stakes 2024 featuring the much-heralded main event between Michael Oku & Will Ospreay
A preview of NJPW's New Beginning in Sapporo Night 1 & Night 2
A look at TNA No Surrender 2024, Josh Alexander's contract option being exercised, and the hourglass emoji tweets
WWE Elimination Chamber preview
Is "Hangman" Adam Page actually hurt, or is it a work?
Jennifer Pepperman hired by AEW as Vice President of Content Development
Latest news & notes on the Vince McMahon/WWE lawsuit, including comments from John Cena and Randy Orton
WrestleUniverse increasing pricing but adding new promotions
Chicago's AAW celebrates its 20th anniversary on Friday
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298 Super J-Cast - Ice Cold Incorrect New Beginning in Sapporo Preview

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:29:35 +0000

Joel messes up the recording schedule and makes the boys record mere hours before the New Beginning in Sapporo shows while Editor Dan is out of town. So here is the result: a terribly-edited podcast (Joel did it himself) that sounds awful and is full of ice-cold predictions about an event that has already happened. But it is fun to listen to how wrong we were about everything, so enjoy!

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Mike & JD Show ep.45: WWE Stars & The Vince McMahon Dilemma

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:15:00 +0000

On this weeks episode of the Mike & JD Show, we discuss the following:

- WWE stars speaking about McMahon

- AEW hires former WWE Writer Jennifer Pepperman

- Ric Flair Biopic

- TNA picks up Josh Alexanders option

- Steve Maclin to hit free agency

- Hangman may or may not be injured

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Shake Them Ropes. Empty Vessels

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 07:06:03 +0000

This week, Chris and Jeff discuss John Cena and Randy Orton playing footsie with the Vince McMahon allegations to different bad results, the hiring of Jen Pepperman in AEW and why it's a possibly great hire, and the Rock decides now's the time for a Ric Flair biopic. Then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Elimination Chamber Perth, very good Dynamite and Raw, NXT killing all its babyfaces and we both for fun watched a bit of SuperBrawl 3.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Wardlow and Daniel Garcia Deliver Star Making Promos

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:54:22 +0000

We are just 10 days away from AEW's Revolution and this is shaping up to be the best built pay per view in company history! Matches are set with in-depth storylines that are exciting and want you to see the conclusion.

What really set apart the build from others was seeing Wardlow and Daniel Garcia deliver arguably the best promos of their career with Sting also doing the same. Tyler and Fred talk about that, Hangman Page's alleged "injury" and why soap operas matter in terms of wrestling creative.

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Open The Voice Gate - Rewind and Rewatch - Mochizuki Contra Mochizuki (2/24/2002)

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Before this month’s Rewind and Rewatch, they discuss Dragongate’s weekend (or lack of it) in Kyoto with one match worth going out of your way to watch.

February’s Rewind and Rewatch celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Dragon System covers one of the key moments of Toryumon Japan: Mochizuki Contra Mochizuki from 2/24/2002.

Before we get to that famous Lucha de Apuestas, we go all the way back to January 2000 and the aftermath of Crazy Max vs Sekigun and the formation of M2K. Case and Mike talk about Toryumon’s unit revolution and the M2K vs Crazy Max vs Toryumon Sekigun feud that enveloped Toryumon Japan from 2000 until 2002, the series of Crazy Max vs M2K apuestas matches, The First 3-Way Six Man, all building to the match that changed the careers of Masaaki Mochizuki and Susumu Mochizuki.

Matches discussed with Dragongate Network links and timestamps:

1/16/00: CIMA, Sumo “Dandy” Fuji, & MAKOTA vs. Dragon Kid, Magnum TOKYO, & Masaaki Mochizuki

https://dragongate.live/title/?program=program_201806011636&episode=9

(Begins at 16:39)

8/24/00: CIMA, Sumo “Dandy” Fuji, & TARU vs. Masaaki Mochizuki, Susumu Mochizuki, & Yasushi Kanda

https://dragongate.live/title/?program=program_201806011636&episode=9

(Begins at 23:51)

12/21/00: Stalker Ichikawa & TARU vs. Susumu Mochizuki & Yasushi Kanda

https://dragongate.live/title/?program=program_201806011636&episode=20

(Begins 58:54)

8/14/01: Big Fuji, CIMA, & SUWA vs. Dragon Kid, Magnum TOKYO, & Ryo Saito vs. Masaaki Mochizuki, Susumu Mochizuki, & Yasushi Kanda

https://dragongate.live/title/?program=program_201806011636&episode=30

Begins: 38:30

11/8/01: M2K attacks Ultimo Dragon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cisw3-2OPfk

12/10/01: CIMA vs. Masaaki Mochizuki

https://dragongate.live/title/?program=program_201806011636&episode=36

(Begins: 1:00:52)

2/24/02: Masaaki Mochizuki vs. Susumu Mochizuki

https://dragongate.live/title/?program=program_201806011636&episode=39

(Begins: 35:33)

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Days of Thunder #82: For The Byrds

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:38:25 +0000

Dave and Lee are back for what was mostly a shockingly good Thunder! That's right folks, your eyes do not deceive you: for all but two matches this show absolutely rocked. This week:

*Stupid sexy Psichosis

*The two woman women's division continues to impress.

*Fit Finlay is dressed to party

*a groin-grabbingly good main event!

We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod ) to keep up to date with us, go to our linktree ( https://linktr.ee/WCWThunderPod ) to find all the ways you can listen to or follow us, and if you want a hell of a lot more Dave & Lee in your podcast diet, subscribe to our Patreon ( http://alargemanappears.com )

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me Ep. 45 Against All Odds February 2006 - Christian Title Win, Sting Walks Away, TNA vs. WSX

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:29 +0000

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Against All Odds 2006 - including Christian Cage winning the NWA World Title, Sting walking away, a Styles/Daniels/Joe rematch, TNA gets a prime time spot, TNA reaching out to Goldberg, The Rock and Bret Hart, TNA vs. WSX, and so much more.

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Mike & JD Show Ep.44: Stephanie McMahon Named in Massarro Story | WrestleMania Clear as Mud

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 15:17:28 +0000

On his week's episode of the Mike & JD Show, Mike & his cousin Joe discuss the following:

- New details in the Ashley Massarro story

- WrestleMania main event is clear as mud

- Lucha Libre politics invades AEW

- More TNA & Scott D'Amore news

- Female WWE writer leaves

- Drew Mcintyre Contract

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Shake Them Ropes. Chester Arthur

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 03:30:00 +0000

This week, Chris and Jeff talk about the Ashley Massaro affidavit, why we have sympathy for QT Marshall, the other news and then the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM where we get into tonal problems of the BCC, and the odd choices in the Swerve and Darby promos relative to the stories they set up last week. Not a lot of WWE or NXT talk because one was there and one wasn't good but we do dip our toes there.

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Emerald FlowShow #57: Requiem for the King of Fists

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 02:21:22 +0000

Paul and Gerard discuss the newly announced Bloodsport show at Sumo Hall, the big title change in NOAH, the Victory Challenge Tournament, NTV's 70th anniversary of wrestling on the network show, and review and preview upcoming All Japan shows.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Samoa Joe Is Saving AEW and Timeless Toni Is Now Good

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 21:43:51 +0000

Another great week of All Elite Wrestling is in the books. After a massively up and down 2023, Samoa Joe has led a revolution back into 2024 that includes the return of the rankings and a return to what made us all fall in love with the company as a whole. Plus, some Timeless Toni Storm discussion and what to do with all the attendance issues.

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The Flagship: NJPW Osaka Review, Okada's Final NJPW Matches, Scott D'Amore & more!

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:33:34 +0000

This week on The Flagship Podcast:

A review of NJPW's New Beginning in Osaka featuring the final Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada match, Will Ospreay's send-off & more
A look at Kazuchika Okada's final NJPW matches
Contract season updates: QT Marshal is back in AEW, Rocky Romero is officially AEW office, Matt Camp of WWE's The Bump is a Free Agent & more!
A check-in on the AEW Revolution card & the BCC is going to CMLL
Billy Jack Haynes arrested
The latest on the Vince McMahon/WWE lawsuit
Newest information on Scott D'Amore's TNA departure & TNA wrestlers send a letter to Anthem about his removal

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297 Super J-Cast New Beginning in Osaka Review

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 21:46:08 +0000

Joel and Damon are back with their full review and analysis of the New Beginning in Osaka. The guys discuss all the news and notes from the show, including Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Bryan Danielson, the epic Dog Pound Cage Match with Bullet Club vs. United Empire, and the final chapter in the Kazuchika Okada vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi saga. All this, plus we answer your silly questions!

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate in Okayama & Fukuoka, Strong Machine J in NJPW

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 04:19:03 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Dragongate’s had a busy week in western Japan with shows in Okayama (2/10), the first Acros Fukuoka doubleheader of 2024 (2/11) and Hakata (2/12), so Case and Mike break it down unit by unit. Tanaka’s first win, Strong Machine J returns to New Japan, Gianni Mania, Nostalgia Gate, and a whole lot more on this week’s Voice Gate!

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Meandering with Hey-EW's RJ City

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 22:30:45 +0000

When you think of comedy wrestling, do you have a negative connotation associated with it? That's normal considering the amount of bad comedy wrestling out there. However, there is some really good stuff as well.

On the latest episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee, we welcome on AEW's own RJ City! We discuss comedy in wrestling, all of our intros to the sport, why Nellie Olsen sucks and the genius of Ben Mankiewicz.

Please like, share, and subscribe so RJ City wants to come back and talk more about Pee Wee Herman.

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Shake Them Ropes. Before and After

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 16:24:22 +0000

This week an interesting show as the first part of the show was recorded with original STR host Rob McCarron after last Friday's Smackdown where Rock and Reigns were going to headline. The second part was recorded the following Saturday after the press conference with regular co-host Chris Novembrino. Plus firings in Stardom and TNA and the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #81: Wrestling Media Post-Vince Scandal

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by Trevor Dame of the ThROH the Years Podcast to discuss the fallout in wrestling media after the Vince McMahon lawsuit story broke, the impact of the Royal Rumble press conference with Paul Levesque, the pressure that was put on members of wrestling media to ask good questions, the value of having a media space that works together, if this was a turning point for how serious members of the media viewed themselves, and more.

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Mike & JD Show Ep.43: WWE Scandal Gets Worse | Scott D'Amore FIRED by TNA

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 20:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode of the Mike JD Show, we discuss the following:

Veteran investigative journalist BJ Bethel provides the latest details in the sex trafficking case against WWE & Vince McMahon
TNA fires President Scott D'Amore
Stardom fires Rossy Ogawa
AEW restores the feeling

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The Flagship: WrestleMania XL Press Event Reaction, Scott D'Amore Out at TNA, NJPW, NOAH, MLW & more!

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 17:50:00 +0000

This week on The Flagship Podcast, we react to whatever the hell that WrestleMania XL Press Event was, why we're left with more questions than answers, why the hottest match coming out of the event has no chance of happening & more!

Plus, we review NXT Vengeance Day, MLW SuperFight, discuss a major GHC Title change in NOAH, the latest on Scott D'Amore's ouster from TNA Wrestling, preview NJPW New Beginning in Osaka & more!

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296 Super J-Cast - New Beginning in Osaka Preview

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 16:45:00 +0000

Joel is joined by John Carroll from Wrestling Omakase (Damon is taking a well-earned birthday break) to discuss the Korakuen double-header including the hard-hitting Gabe Kidd v HENARE match and LIJ v J5G Faction Warfare gauntlet match. We also preview Sunday's show in Osaka headlined by the big Bullet Club v United Empire cage match, as well as hot takes on Finlay's leadership, Okada's long goodbye, and Twitter exchanges with Tony Khan.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Memorial & Truth Gate (2/4 & 2/7) Results and Review

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:18:11 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Dragongate’s kicked off their February and Open The Voice Gate is back to discuss Memorial Gate in Wakayama (2/4) as well as an exciting Korakuen Hall show main evented by the All Out War Z-Brats vs Natural VIbes 10-Man Tag and the final M3K match. As well, Case and Mike discuss the return of the Dragongate Six Man to Mania Weekend, preview a bit of Rey De Parejas and a whole lot more!

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Bonus Flagship: Rock/Rhodes/Roman WrestleMania Plans, Rossy Ogawa & Collision (Preview)

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:14:46 +0000

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Listen to a free preview of Tuesday's Bonus Flagship Podcast covering the We Want Cody movement, making sense of the Cody Rhodes/Roman Reigns/The Rock WrestleMania main event plans, Rossy Ogawa's STARDOM departure and a review of Saturday's episode of AEW Collision.

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Days of Thunder #81: Unfortunate Children

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 03:07:14 +0000

Days of Thunder is back with maybe the most threadbare Thunder yet. Gasp as Dave and Lee attempt to salvage what felt like 30 minutes of content spread over two hours, featuring:

*The world's fastest backstage attack

*A MAD Title defence

*A show with actual forward thought for better or worse

*Your main character for the week: Van Hammer?

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JBA: Stardom's Supreme Fight, A Review of the VOW MOTY List, Catching Up With The Max Heart Tournament and much more!

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 17:29:06 +0000

Kelly and Taylor are back together to cover Stardom's latest big show, Stardom Supreme Fight, featuring three big title matches from Osaka!

They also talk the latest results of Tokyo Joshi's Max Heart tournament, discuss Ice Ribbon and the RIBBON-1 Tournament, and touch on the results of Voices of Wrestling's annual Match of the Year list.

There's a review of the standings of the First Annual Jumping Bomb Audio Joshi Fantasy League after one month of action!

Then they preview the Tokyo Joshi Max Heart finals, including predictions of the winner and a look ahead to the promotion's next big show!

Another can't miss episode!

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: A Normal News Week with Trevor Dame

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 13:53:26 +0000

Fred is joined by the lovely Trevor Dame for a very special episode of The Good, the Bad, and the Hungee, where we discuss the Vince McMahon sexual abuse allegations. After that, we talk about the problems behind AEW's disappointing attendances as well as an awful Collision television rating before digging into what was a really good Collision and a not so good Dynamite.

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Shake Them Ropes. The Eighty Twenty Formula

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This week: Vince officially steps down...again. Johnny Ace throws himself on the mercy of the court of public opinion and CM Punk is hurt...again. Then on THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: ICE COLD TAKES on the Royal Rumble, a preview of Vengeance Day, and Jeff's other co-host may have deconstructed every Dynamite match to the point Jeff can't unsee it.

Plus: Don't go to grocery stores, go to restaurant supply warehouses.

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Emerald FlowShow #56: Dr. Ikemenlove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Jacket

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 21:33:12 +0000

Paul and Gerard discuss the latest news including Kazuchika Okada's departure from New Japan, and more on the backstage drama in All Japan. Then they cover the big All Japan show featuring another great Nakajima Triple Crown match and talk about the latest NOAH shows where they declare that the company is really turning a corner and is building itself back up.

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The Flagship: WWE Culture of Corruption, Laurinaitis Turns, AEW Rankings & more!

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 17:25:53 +0000

This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast: WWE's "culture of corruption," John Laurinaitis turning on Vince, AEW rankings & bad opinions about them are back, indie matches, AJPW & more!

Janel Grant's lawyer, Ann Callis, says she will expose WWE's Culture of Corruption under Vince McMahon
John Laurinaitis turns on Vince
Shawn Michaels' NXT Vengence Day Press Conference
AEW Rankings are back, and so are bad opinions about it
AEW Dynamite's lineup next week + Tony Khan's "major announcement"
A WrestleMania Weekend Check-In (Hint: It's not good!)
Recent recommended indie matches across the world
All Japan Pro Wrestling's show from January 27

Matches discussed:

Leon Slater vs. Mike Bailey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcc_vpMntF4
Aigle Blanc vs. Mustafa Ali: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYOzETcfeO4
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Mike & JD Show: Vince McMahon Story Plaguing WWE | Mercedes Mone & Okada Likely AEW Bound

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:12:05 +0000

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On this week's episode Mike & JD discuss the following:

Johnny Ace claims to be a victim of Vince McMahon, corroborates plantiff's allegations
More details on the Vince McMahon lawsuit that threatens WWE
CM Punk's injury
Mercedes Mone and Okdada
-CMLL invades AEW
AEW Rankings (LOL)

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Debuts The Gate of Bayside!

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 19:28:48 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

The first ever Gate of Bayside is in the books and Case and Mike are back to talk all about it. Dragongate’s Yokohama big show debut (1/27) and the news coming out of it is the big topic for this week including Luis Mante defending his Dream Gate against number one contender and arch rival Shun Skywalker! As well they touch on the greatness of Kaito Kiyomiya in Dragongate, Mochizuki Jr’s official return, Masked Z 2 and a whole lot more!

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295 Super J-Cast - Road To The New Beginning

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 04:31:12 +0000

295 Super J-Cast - Road To The New Beginning

The guys are back with our reviews and previews from this year's Road To The New Beginning tour including Kazuchika Okada's last Korakuen show, Shota Umino vs. Ren Narita, low-ball offers for NJPW talent, favorite Phillies, El Desperado vs Yoshinobu Kanemaru, and answer your boring questions.

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Bonus Flagship: CM Punk & Kevin Owens Injuries, AEW Collision Review & Latest on Vince/TKO(PREVIEW)

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Listen to a free preview of Tuesday's Bonus Flagship Podcast covering CM Punk & Kevin Owens' injuries, the latest on Vince McMahon & TKO, Kazuchika Okada shirts, plus a full AEW Collision review.

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Another Tuesday, another Bonus Flagship!

This week, we dive into major injuries to CM Punk and Kevin Owens, the latest with Vince McMahon/TKO, Kazuchika Okada t-shirts, and a review of Saturday's AEW Collision show.

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Open The Voice Gate - Rewind and Rewatch: King of Dragon (1/31/99)

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 15:46:26 +0000

January 31st, 1999 stands alone as the most important date in Dragon System as it marks the Toryumon Japan landing with “King of Dragon” at Korakuen Hall, so Case and Mike are spending an entire Voice Gate looking back at this important event as a part of Dragongate 25!

1/31/24 marks 25 years of the Dragon System so it’s time to look at how it all started. The timeline on this episode starts with the beginning of Yoshihiro Asai’s career in the 80s and takes us around the world with stops in WAR, Arena Naucalpan, Michinoku Pro, Center Stage Atlanta and more. They discuss the first three classes of Toryumon students, the overall indie and major wrestling scene in Japan entering 1999, the ways that Toryumon changed everything and review the first Toryumon Japan show (available on the Network at: https://dragongate.live/title/?program=program_201806011636&episode=1) with Crazy Max vs Magnum Tokyo, Dragon Kid and SAITO main eventing in an elimination tag match!

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #80: The Psychology Of Intense Fandom

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 18:13:20 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by Dr. Eric Wesselmann, a psychology professor from Illinois State University, to discuss what makes someone a devoted fan in pop culture. They discuss the evolution of people rooting for their "side" like a sports team, why fandom has become a bigger part of personal identity, the parasocial relationships that are formed between fans and wrestlers, and more.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Top 10 Match of the Year Lists and the Cope Open

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 17:05:12 +0000

All Elite Wrestling is in an era of change. There are potential superstar wrestlers primed to join the company and filling their five hours of television leads to some average week which is what we just had.

Hosts Tyler and Fred discuss a relatively busy news week along with the Voices of Wrestling Match of the Year poll and their own top 10 matches.

Please like, share, and subscribe so we get Kazuchika Okada and Mercedes Mone in AEW.

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Shake Them Ropes. Ten Years of Shake Them Ropes

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 22:02:50 +0000

So we "celebrate" Ten Years by first bringing on Rob McCarron, who created this beast, then Chris and I get a little dark with the Vince McMahon lawsuit and the Netflix/Raw deal among the news of the week. Not the happy light party we were hoping for, and this one isn't for the kids.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #79: Vince McMahon Accused Of Sex Trafficking

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 20:25:00 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is solo for a brief episode on the Wall Street Journal Story regarding Vince McMahon being accused of sex trafficking. Jesse breaks down some of the content in the court filing, discusses the questions raised about whether this has happened more often than is being reported, what Paul Levesque and other WWE executives could have known, and how wrestling media should handle coverage of the situation.

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The Flagship: New Vince McMahon Allegations, WWE to Netflix, Royal Rumble & Ice Train

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 17:57:51 +0000

This week on The Flagship Podcast:

-Vince McMahon accused of sex trafficking by a former WWE employee plus the gruesome and horrific details laid out in the lawsuit

-The latest on WWE's deal with Netflix

-Royal Rumble 2024 preview

-Kazuchika Okada's final days in NJPW

-The life & career of Ice Train

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Mike & JD Show ep.41: New Vince McMahon accusations | Cody's Neverending Story | RAW to NETFLIX

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 08:23:57 +0000

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Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show. On this week we discuss the following:

- Vince McMahon accused of horrific atrocities

- Cody's neverending story

- The Rock vs Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania

- WWE RAW moving to NETFLIX

- The Rock added to TKO Board

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Open The Voice Gate - Okada, Dragongate in Kobe, Gate of Bayside Preview!

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:05:00 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

It’s the first Kobe shows of the year for Dragongate and Open The Voice Gate is back to talk about them and preview Gate of Bayside. They lead off the show discussing Dragon System member Kazuchika Okada’s impending departure from New Japan Pro Wrestling before getting into Dragongate’s weekend in Kobe, the Return of Prime Zone (Plus+), the Gate of Bayside preview including the big Luis Mante vs Shun Skywalker Dream Gate match, Kaito Kiyomiya returns to defend the Twin Gate with Alejandro versus Jason Lee and Jacky “Funky” Kamei, the Kobe Kung Fu Masters and a whole lot more!

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The Flagship Special Edition: RAW to Netflix (PREVIEW)

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:41:07 +0000

Listen to a free preview of The Flagship Special Edition covering RAW moving to Netflix. Unlock the full episode by subscribing to Flagship Patreon's $5 tier at flagshippatreon.com.

Join The Flagship for a special edition discussing WWE's recent deal with Netflix to stream RAW.

We'll examine why the reported 10-year, $5 billion figure may not be entirely accurate, explore the pros and cons of the deal, and provide reactions to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson joining TKO's Board of Directors. Don't miss it!

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Days of Thunder #80: A Hurricane Blew Us Into Smackdown

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:44:06 +0000

Quite the chaotic week on Days of Thunder as a hurricane reduces Thunder to a clip show, leaving Dave and Lee to pick up the pieces. As well as covering a huge week in wrestling news, we decide to check out what the competition was doing on the same night. Coming up:

*Ding Dong The Bisch is Dead

*The most surreal move origin of all time

*Vince McMahon wins the WWF Title

*Undertaker checks out

We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod ) to keep up to date with us, go to our linktree ( https://linktr.ee/WCWThunderPod ) to find all the ways you can listen to or follow us, and if you want a hell of a lot more Dave & Lee in your podcast diet, subscribe to our Patreon ( http://alargemanappears.com )

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294 Super J-Cast - Kazuchika Okada Fallout / New Beginning in Nagoya Review

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:47:50 +0000

294 Super J-Cast - Okada Fallout / New Beginning in Nagoya Review

We are back with another in-depth analysis of the Okada situation in a new light with insider comments, working with the youth, historical trends of doing business on the way out, and who can pick up the ball. We also talk about Nagoya including Tama Tonga's exit and KOPW ringfit shenanigans.

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JBA: A Joshi Potpourri Episode!

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 15:44:12 +0000

Fighting valiantly through multiple technical difficulties, Kelly and Taylor are back to cover a wide swath of joshi, from Stardom and Gatoh Move to WAVE, SAREEEism, Just Tap Out and Tokyo Joshi!

Also, continuing on with the podcast's new tradition, there's a review of the standings of the First Annual Jumping Bomb Audio Joshi Fantasy League after week three, with all kinds of moving and shaking!

Then they preview Stardom's upcoming Supreme Fight show, predict the results of upcoming Tokyo Joshi Max Heart matches, lay out all the details for Ice Ribbon's upcoming Korakuen Hall show featuring the RIBBON-1 Tournament, and give a bit of advice to DIANA!

Join us, won't you?

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Shake Them Ropes. Nov Uber Alles

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 08:50:47 +0000

This week, Chris does his best Taxicab Confessions impression, then we talk Okada leaving NJPW, injuries to Seth Rollins and Cora Jade and Tony Khan bringing back the rankings. Then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM including asking if R-Truth is the best of this type of character WWE has done, Joe/Hook and what they got right and what they didn't, that Young Bucks promo and more.

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293 Super J-Cast Special - Kazuchika Okada leaves NJPW

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 11:54:54 +0000

An emergency podcast special to discuss the bombshell that Kazuchika Okada is leaving New Japan Pro Wrestling. We take a massive victory lap (of course) for breaking the news and dissect the story from every angle including the timeline, what the office knew, who has been in Okada's ear, the state of puro in 2024, and what NJPW can do to bounce back.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Kazuchika Okada Leaves NJPW, HOOK Is a Made Man

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 21:17:27 +0000

What a week in the world of professional wrestling. Late on Thursday night the 18th of January, New Japan Pro Wrestling released a statement that Kazuchika Okada is leaving the promotion. Is he coming to All Elite Wrestling in the coming weeks?

Also, HOOK delivered in a major way against Samoa Joe. Is it the best squash match in the history of professional wrestling?

Fred and Tyler discuss the FSM top 50 and Fred's top 100 wrestlers of the year.

Please like, share, and subscribe so the HOOK signal stays forever.

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The Flagship: Kazuchika Okada Leaving NJPW, TNA is Back, FSM 50 & more!

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 18:20:00 +0000

The Flagship Podcast returns to talk about the breaking news of Kazuchika Okada leaving NJPW, where he will end up, how this happened, and all of the details we know as the news broke last night.

Plus:

NJPW's Battle in the Valley and the box office success of April's Windy City Riot.
TNA is back! We'll review TNA's Hard to Kill PPV featuring the debut of Nic Nemeth.
FSM 50: Voices of Wrestling has released the annual FSM 50 countdown. We'll look at the list and give our reaction to the final rankings.
Contract Season Updates: More moves are happening in the wrestling world; we'll give you all the latest news and notes in an exciting pro wrestling free-agent season.
Time permitting, we'll also discuss the Mascara Dorada vs. Templario from CMLL on January 5 and standout matches from both Osaka Pro and Big Japan Wrestling.

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Emerald FlowShow #55: Are You The Mastermind?

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Paul is back from his trip to Japan with lots to talk about. Gerard and Paul also cover all of the backstage drama from All Japan, the Masanobu Fuchi anniversary show, and have some good things to say about the recent NOAH shows and the direction of the company in general.

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Mike & JD Show Ep.40: Okada Is Leaving New Japan | MJF Era Officially Dead! | TNA's Re-Launch

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 15:35:37 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show. On this week's episode we discuss:

- Kazuchika Okada leaving NJPW

- AEW's ratings success without MJF

- Samoa Joe having the run of his career in 2024

- TNA's relaunch

- NJPW's US business picking up

- RAW to Amazon Prime rumors

- Black Taurus reportedly signing with AEW. Loses name

- Paul Walter Hauser shouts out Matt Cardona & Ibushi at the Emmy's

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292 Super J-Cast Battle in the Valley Review

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 20:56:13 +0000

Joel and Damon are back for their review of Battle in the Valley from San Jose, California. The guys discuss all the matches, storylines, and fallout from the big US show. Also, Joel and Damon discuss Rainmaker trademarks, Will Ospreay's closing stretch for the company, good ticket sales for New Japan, and answer your lame questions.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #77: The State of Puro In 2024

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 20:00:00 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by Alan4L of Pro Wrestling Torch to discuss the major topics in Japanese pro wrestling heading into 2024. The lads start by discussing WWE's potential involvement in AJPW, the crowning of Yuma Aoyagi in 2023, and what the future holds for Katushiko Nakajima. They then talk about NJPW, fallout from Wrestle Kingdom, the need to elevate new names to the main event and the latest crop of young lions. They wrap it up at the end with some talk about Dragongate and NOAH.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Mochizuki 30th Anniversary & Open The New Year Gate!

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 20:16:51 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Dragongate has finally kicked off their 2024 with a huge doubleheader at Korkauen Hall including Masaaki Mochizuki vs Shingo Takagi X celebrating Mocchy’s 30th Anniversary, Big Hug vs Shun vs Natural Vibes for the love and (hug) of one Jacky Funky Kamei, Triangle Gate matchups, Mochizuki Jr and a whole lot more!

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: It (Brawl Out) Was Blood and Killing and Death

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 05:30:28 +0000

As we continue to set the stage after World's End, All Elite Wrestling continues to get back to what they used to be. Hosts Tyler and Fred discuss the week that was in AEW, why Samoa Joe is still one of the best in the world, DJ Woo Kid's first person view of Brawl out and our picks for the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards.

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The Flagship: Wrestle Kingdom Fallout, Poster Tony, Jinder/Hook, Contract Season & more!

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 18:33:17 +0000

The Flagship returns this week to tackle a wide range of topics across the world of wrestling, including:

NJPW news & notes: Wrestle Kingdom 18 fallout, Battle in the Valley, Korakuen, and New Beginning lineups.
Jinder vs. Hook: A tale of tweets with Tony Khan, Eric Bischoff, Jinder Mahal, HOOK, and Dave Meltzer.
Contract season updates: Kamille to WWE? Clark Connors, Alex Coughlin, Gabe Kidd & ELP's contracts are up, Matt Riddle to NJPW, plus major changes at the executive level for AEW and WWE.
MLW King of Colosseum review
NWA Paranoia preview
TNA Hard to Kill preview
& so much more!

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Mike & JD Show ep.39: Young Bucks return | TNA Hard to Kill | Jericho gets KO'd | Tony's Tweets

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 17:16:40 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show. This week we discuss the following:

- 1000 Subscriber celebration

- Young Bucks revealed as Sting's final opponent

- TNA Hard to Kill

- New TNA Titles

- MVP knocked out Jericho on a boat

- Jeff Jarrett might be QAnon

- Tony's Tweeting

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STR. Big Feels Bad Faith

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 07:07:54 +0000

This week, we talk the hiring of Lee Fitting to WWE which is not without controversy, Tony Khan in his feels on social media and the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Does Adam Cole have only one promo when leading a heel faction? Has WWE found out about competency and nuance in character dynmaics? Also good comedy and bad comedy. Plus other nonsense.

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Wrestle Kingdom 18 y recomendaciones de puro

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 04:57:55 +0000

En este episodio analizamos con lujo de detalle Wrestle Kingdom 18, la salida de Tama Tonga (!) y las carteleras de febrero. También recorremos lo mejor y peor de los shows de nuevo año en Japón (AJPW, NOAH, TJPW), una gran recomendación de GCW, un vistazo a AEW Worlds End y una conversación sobre The Rock en WWE, Jinder Mahal y Hikuleo.

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291 Super J-Cast Wrestle Kingdom Review and Fallout

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Joel and Damon are back for their review of Wrestle Kingdom and New Year Dash from Tokyo. The guys discuss all the matches, storylines, title-changes and what we can expect from New Japan in 2024. Also, Joel and Damon discuss Kota Ibushi, troubles brewing for Western wrestlers, Matt Riddle and Nick Nemeth in NJPW, and answer your horrible questions.

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Days of Thunder: WCW Fall Brawl 1999

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 18:54:23 +0000

A hastily arranged PPV is on the docket for Dave and Lee, who struggle to find a consensus on where this show sits on the scale of 'awful' to 'not as bad as other shows'.

*Booker T tries to save a show by himself

*A last minute replacement hobbles Berlyn out of the gate.

*A MAD Title match

*What a difference a year makes

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JBA: Tokyo Joshi Ittenyeon, Stardom's New Years Week & more!

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:16:43 +0000

Kelly and Taylor return for the first episode of 2024 with discussion of Tokyo Joshi, Stardom, SEAdLINNNG, OZ Academy, Ice Ribbon, DIANA and even MLW alongside book and trading card reviews!

There's also a review of the first week standings of the First Annual Jumping Bomb Audio Joshi Fantasy League!

Then they preview everything coming up in the next two weeks, including the start of Tokyo Joshi's Max Heart Tournament, SEAdLINNNG's tag tournament, WAVE's Secret Wave, Gatoh Move and SAREEE-ISM Chapter III!

A must-listen episode!

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STR. Dunn Done

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 23:13:22 +0000

This week it's the biggest wrestling week of the year, and we watched some of it. Kevin Dunn is gone, the Rock is back, and Mercedes/Sasha is going somewhere eventually. News, injuries, comings and goings and THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM including how you don't start breaking up a faction as soon as you debut it.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Samoa Joe Saves the Day and Adam Cole is the Devil

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 00:30:00 +0000

What a week for All Elite Wrestling! From MJF being dethroned by Samoa Joe to Adam Cole being revealed as The Devil and forming the Undisputed Kingdom. After Dynamite on Wednesday, the feeling is mostly back, including the rekindling of Hangman Adam Page and Swerve Strickland.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #77: Why Is AEW Less Popular With Black Fans?

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 21:49:26 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by Kris Ealy of the Nubian Wrestling Advocates on Post Wrestling, to discuss recently published Nielsen data that shows AEW lagging behind WWE in terms of Black viewers. Kris talks about the portrayal of different characters in AEW, the reputation wrestling companies have for promoting Black wrestlers, how both companies can improve connections with the Black audience, and more.

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Emerald FlowShow #54: Nakajima Bom-Ba-Ye

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 17:49:37 +0000

Gerard is joined by Dylan Fox of the Eastern Lariat to discuss all of the big new year shows from All Japan and NOAH including the epic rematch between Katsuhiko Nakajima and Kento Miyahara. They discuss the matches and talk about all of the controversy surrounding All Japan's president and the main event of NOAH The New Year and try to find silver linings after a wild end to 2023 and an equally wild beginning of 2024 in Japanese wrestling.

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Mike & JD Show Ep.38: Adam Cole Is the Devil, Free Agents & Signings Across AEW, WWE, TNA & NJPW

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 15:44:13 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show. This week we discuss the following:

- Adam Cole revealed as the Devil

- MJF drops title to Samoa Joe, takes time off

- Kevin Dunn retires

- RIP Killer Khan

- Nick Hausman - Jericho story

- Free Agency Frenzy including Mercedes Mone, Trinity/Naomi, Deonna Purazzo, Kamille, Nic Nemeth, Hammerstone, Andrade, and many more!

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Wrestling Omakase #245: Live from Japan! Wrestle Kingdom 18 & AJPW 12/31 w/ Paul & The Bebbler

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 15:42:42 +0000

We're back once again for another Very Special Episode of Wrestling Omakase! John is LIVE ON LOCATION from the Conrad and also a random AirBNB in Tokyo, as they're joined by returning guest Paul and THE BEBBLER to discuss all things Wrestle Kingdom 18! All three of them go over everything you could ever want to know about attending WK live, including various seat sections and what you might get when you choose them, beer girls (and their fanboys), fan calls, food options and much more! They also of course review the show in some detail and give their thoughts on the various matches. Once that's out of the way, it's time to go BACK IN TIME to earlier recorded audio with John & Paul from their AirBNB (which is why the sound is slightly different- it had a very high ceiling!) following the AJPW 12/31 show from Yoyogi National Gymnasium #2. John & Paul discuss the incredible Miyahara vs. Nakajima main event, Nakajima's Inoki tribute trolling, a big junior title change, and just talk about how much better it is to attend shows in Japan than in the West in general.

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The Flagship: Killer Khan, Wrestle Kingdom 18, The Rock Returns & more!

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 18:09:20 +0000

This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast:

A detailed look at the career of Killer Khan
Katsuhiko Nakajima channels Inoki vs. Kento Miyahara
More ominous signs of a WWE/AJPW relationship and why this is bad for wrestling
The Rock returns to WWE & what it means for Cody/WrestleMania
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 preview
More contract season news & notes

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Open The Voice Gate: 2023 Ulty Awards & GLEAT

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:28:36 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

It’s Dragongate’s annual holiday break and Voice Gate is here for some awards, the other part of the Dragon System and more. Case and Mike catch up over the holidays and discuss The Iron Claw before reviewing GLEAT Ver 7 and getting into the 2023 Ulty Awards celebrating the best in Dragongate!

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me Ep. 44 Final Resolution January 2006 - Sting Debut, TNA Profitability, Scorpions vs. Birds

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 17:22:35 +0000

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Final Resolution 2006 - including Sting arriving in TNA on a full time deal, his first match back, would you rather fight scorpions or birds, TNA's route to profitability, TNA locker room morale, Sting's TNA goals, house shows, Joe having issues with the money Sting makes, BG James praise?!, Hiroshi Tanahashi's TNA debut, way too much Shannon Moore and so much more.

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STR. Years End, World's End

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 05:30:00 +0000

This week Chris and Jeff go through the news, review what Jeff thought were the top stories of 2023, and then on the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM we preview AEW World's End give our picks for our favorite matches and a few off base predictions.

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Open The Voice Gate - The Final Gate 2023 Review & Stock Up/Stock Down!

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 03:08:41 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Dragongate’s last shows of 2023 have concluded and the world looks a lot different around the Dragon System after The Final Gate! Case and Mike return to discuss the final Big Show, The Dream Gate picture coming out of Fukuoka, they review the rest of the show, and close out the year in the Voice Gate Stock Exchange to play some Stock Up/Stock Down to end 2023!

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The Flagship: AEW Worlds End, Punk vs. Dom, President Tanahashi & more!

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 18:03:35 +0000

The Flagship returns this week to preview AEW Worlds End 2023, discuss WWE's MSG show highlighted by CM Punk vs. Dom Mysterio, NJPW naming Hiroshi Tanahashi as president, the WWE/AJPW relationship plus AJPW's recent departure, Dragongate title changes & more!

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5 Star Match Game #35: 2023

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 15:43:56 +0000

The Five Star Match Game returns with our annual year in review show, as Alan Counihan (@Alan4L), Mike Spears (@fujiiheya) & Case Lowe (@_InYourCase) return to field trivia from all spectrums of wrestling, including WWE, AEW, Japan, Lucha, and much much more. Grievances are aired, laughs are had, and the winner ends up really despondent.

An incredible way to end your 2023!

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Mike & JD Show Ep. 38: Mystery of the Black Scorpion & Bill Watts Takes Over WCW

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 01:05:00 +0000

Mike is traveling so check out these two deep dive episodes from Overtime which debuted Patreon at patreon.com/themikeandjdshow.

The first episode is a trip down memory lane where they discuss the infamous Black Scorpion storyline in WCW. Then they discuss the nightmare of Bill Watts taking over WCW in 1992.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: AEW Worlds End HEAT CHECK

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 21:37:55 +0000

The final show in the 2023 calendar year is closing in on us and Worlds End is shaping up to be an interesting card. From Eddie Kingston restoring the feeling to the Devil hopefully being revealed, Tyler and Fred talk about it all in the latest episode of the HEAT CHECK.

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Emerald FlowShow #53: AJPWWE

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 17:10:59 +0000

As Paul heads to Japan, Gerard flies solo previewing the big upcoming shows for AJPW & NOAH. Along the way he talks about the AJPW & WWE, digresses into AEW & NJPW, offers up a year in review, and an apology.

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290 Super J-Cast Wrestle Kingdom Preview with Walker Stewart

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 03:30:08 +0000

290 Super J-Cast Wrestle Kingdom Preview with Walker Stewart

Or...Walker Stewart In: OMG We Have Become TV-Asahi

We are joined by the English voice of New Japan Pro Wrestling, Walker Stewart who shares his thoughts on landing his dream gig, opera training, Forbidden Rice, last meals, tiny showers and of course our award-winning Wrestle Kingdom preview. Now even easier to transcribe!

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Previo de Wrestle Kingdom 18 y AEW Worlds End

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 19:06:57 +0000

Volvimos con una previa exhaustiva de NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 y su posible importancia para la empresa en 2024. También hablamos de los eventos de NOAH y AJPW de enero, así como la problemática relación de negocios entre AJPW y NXT. Además, tenemos una previa de AEW Worlds End junto con un análisis del Continental Classic y de CM Punk en WWE. También, una platica sobre Espíritu Pro Wrestling Dojo en Puerto Rico.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #76: The State Of American Wrestling Heading Into 2024

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 18:34:12 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by Rich Kraetsch of the Flagship Wrestling Podcast to discuss the state of both AEW and WWE heading into the new year. They discuss AEW's need to get younger and push new stars more consistently, the historical lessons of relying on older stars, as well as WWE under Paul Levesque, the creative patterns of a Levesque-run product, WWE's lack of younger wrestlers and the potential waning optimism of WWE fans. They also talk about The Iron Claw, the recent movie released about the Von Erich family.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: A Three-Way Final?!

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 06:45:16 +0000

The Continental Classic is wrapping up and the semi-finals are half set. Is a three-way semifinal a good idea? Tyler and Fred discuss along with more Timeless Toni and The Devil shenanigans.

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Mike & JD Show Ep. 36: TNA's Huge Signing | Sasha Banks Wants Charlotte Munnay | WBD - Paramount

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show. This week we discuss the following:

TNA's potential huge signing, could it be Sasha Banks/Mercedes Mone?
Sasha Banks/Mercedes Mone reportedly asked for more money than Charlotte Flair
Okada's potential new agent
Charlotte, Rey, and Dominick all re-sign with WWE
WBD & Paramount begin merger talks

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Open The Voice Gate - Final Gate 2023 Preview, 12/19 Korakuen, GLEAT TDCH

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 17:25:00 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

As Dragongate closes out their 2023, OTVG returns to talk all things Dragon System in a somewhat of a Holiday Buffet episode. With Korakuen yesterday (12/19) and Final Gate on Christmas Eve, Case and Mike make sense of the Tokyo farewell to 2023, Jacky Funky Kamei’s elevation, the status of the Dream Gate going into to Fukuoka, Twin Gate changes, GLEAT closes out their year in TDCH on the 30th and a whole lot more!

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289 Super J-Cast - Kevin Kelly Special

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:30:38 +0000

We are joined by former English voice of NJPW and AEW Collision commentator Kevin Kelly, who shares his thoughts on the current state of New Japan, his favourite memories, the relationship with AEW, what makes a good commentator, and the Wrestle Kingdom 18 lineup.

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Days of Thunder #79: Fall Brawl is WHEN??

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 20:00:00 +0000

For our final trip into the timeline this year, Dave and Lee try to make sense of a typically incomprehensible Thunder. Strap in as we chat:

*Awards and Haircuts

*The Revolution are the dumbest babyfaces in wrestling

*He's under a couch and he's sad

*The first ACTUAL Goldberg vs. Bam Bam Bigelow match.

We are up for an award! Days of Thunder is nominated for Best Wrestling Podcast at the Sports Podcast Awards. If you wanna see your Thunder Buddies triumph over Konnan and Disco, you can vote here: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-wrestling-podcast/

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The Flagship Christmas Special: ROH Final Battle, Contract Season & Your Questions!

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 17:20:38 +0000

Join The Flagship Podcast for our 2024 Christmas Special!

Topics on the show include ROH's Final Battle 2023, the rumors of Kazuchika Okada's next move, contract season across the world of wrestling, RevPro Uprising, and then we opened up the Christmas mailbag and answered YOUR Christmas/holiday-related questions.

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STR. Sean Ross Sapp Punched Me in the Face

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 07:11:14 +0000

Jeff's travel woes caused this to be late but to make up for it we included King of the Ring 1993 on the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM. Freezing Cold Takes on NXT Deadline and the guys critique where the Golden Jets/ Starks and Big Bill promo went wrong.

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Eurograps Express - RevPro Uprising 2023

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 23:04:04 +0000

Neil is a sentient piece of coal in the episode, as he reviews RevPro Uprising like Scrooge talking to a tax collector. Tune in to find out how high the highs were, and just how very low the lows were.

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288 Super J-Cast - World Tag Finals Review

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0000

288 Super J-Cast - World Tag Finals Review

Joel and Damon are back to review World Tag League and the finals between BISHAMON vs ELP / Hikuleo, Wrestle Kingdom matches and build, Cyberpunk 2077, small package issues, Kazuchika Okada rumors and what we know, and answer your less-than-average questions

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Continental Classic Catch Up

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 05:42:26 +0000

One week removed from having the legend Dave Meltzer join us, hosts Tyler and Fred break down all the news within AEW, touch on ROH's Final Battle and catch up on the debut of the Continental Classic.

Please like, share, and subscribe so we get Jon Moxley vs. Killshot in a deathmatch.

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Mike & JD Show Ep.35: WWE, AEW, & WBD | IMPACT Ultraclash & Final Resolution

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:58:16 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show. This week we discuss the following:

- WWE RAW to WBD rumors heat up

- AEW's TV deal in jeopardy

- How CM Punk affects negotiations

- WWE & MLW settle

- TNA signs Trent Seven and KUSHIDA

Plus bonus content form the Mike & JD Patreon with 2 episodes of Brace for IMPACT talking all the latest news in TNA and recaps of Ultraclash & Final Resolution!

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The Flagship: WWE/WBD Rumors, NXT Deadl1ne, ROH Final Battle & more!

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:49:14 +0000

This week on The Flagship Podcast, we'll talk about the ongoing news and rumors about WWE meeting with Warner-Bros Discovery about a potential TV deal, WWE/MLW settling their lawsuit, review NXT Deadl1ne, check in with CM Punk in WWE, preview ROH Final Battle and talk about recent episodes of AEW Collision.

Additional topics include MLW One Shot, Impact Wrestling's Final Resolution, the Tokyo Sports Awards, NJPW's World Tag League Finals, and more!

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Open The Voice Gate - Hyo, Tokyo Sports, Final Gate and More!

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:45:34 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

OTVG returns with a somewhat catch-up, somewhat big topics episode of the program leading off with the Tokyo Sports Awards and the Dragongate issue within, the title programs going into Final Gate, some GLEAT talk as they close our their year, Mocchy in USA, Ryoya Tanaka: could be Rookie of the Year and a whole lot more!

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JBA: 2023 Year-End Awards!

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:21:07 +0000

Taylor and Kelly bring a close to 2023 with the Year-End Awards!

Categories include Most Outstanding, Rookie of the Year, Promotion of the Year, the lists of Taylor and Kelly's top 10 matches of the year and much more!

Then, they draft picks for the brand-new 2024 Joshi Fantasy League and cover the last two weeks of joshi, including Stardom's Big Winter show, Tokyo Joshi's Korakuen Hall event and Aquarium Wrestling!

Finally, they preview everything coming up in the next two weeks, including Stardom's Year End Climax, Tokyo Joshi and Prestige's Combat Princess USA and more!

Thanks to everyone for a wonderful 2023!

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The Mike & JD Show Ep.34: Is CM Punk Back? Could Okada Sign With WWE?

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show. This week we discuss the following:

- CM Punk returns to Smackdown, was his promo better?

- WWE's interest in Okada heats up

- Okada set to return to TNA

- JD reviews Godzilla Minus 1

- Several free agents set to hit the open market

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287 Super J-Cast - Rich Kraestch WTL Semis Review

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 14:46:00 +0000

Joel is back and joined by Rich Kraestch from The Flagship Podcast/Voices of Wrestling to talk Shenmue, Wrestle Kingdom booking, Shenmue, G.O.D. vs. BISHAMON predictions, Shenmue, the NJPWxAEW relationship, Shenmue, how NJPW can right the ship in 2024, and Shenmue.

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STR. The Times are Changing

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 05:17:21 +0000

This week, post production in AEW going in a new direction, House Shows may be dead, and obnoxious in your advertising might be coming to WWE. Then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM with a preview of NXT Deadline and a week where things existed.

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Emerald FlowShow #52: New Japan Is a HoT Promotio & All Japan Is a HOT Promotion

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:10:32 +0000

Paul and Gerard are back to cover the rest of the Real World Tag League and the Junior Battle of Glory and All Japan's continuing hot streak. They ruminate on whether Nakajima actually has a chance to beat Kento on New Years Eve. Also the miserable dealings of NOAH and the backlash they are receiving for booking Kota Ibushi.

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The Flagship: AJPW Real World Tag League, AEW Attendance Issues, NXT, NJPW & more!

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 18:00:00 +0000

This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast, we'll talk about AJPW's Real World Tag League Finals between Katsuhiko Nakajima/Hokuto Omori & Yuma Aoyagi & Kento Miyahara.

Kota Ibushi challenging Naomichi Marufuji for Pro Wrestling NOAH's New Year show, Japan's New Year show lineups, NWA adding affiliates again, Rich has a Joshi match recommendation for Joe plus AEW's attendance issues in Montreal, MLW One Shot, NXT Deadl1ne & so much more.

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Eurograps Express - AEW In Wembley Ticket Sales, Progress 106 Review

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 06:16:27 +0000

Neil is back to talk about all the big wrestling events on the European scene! In this show, we break down how well AEW are doing at following All In 2023, consider RevPro's Uprising and discover the worst match of the year at Progress Chapter 160!

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Days of Thunder #78: Eating Fruit and Being Cool

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 22:05:26 +0000

Thunder rolls into Saginaw this week and as Dave and Lee check in with WCW, it seems like plans are finally afoot for Fall Brawl!

Al Green and Goldberg- separated at birth?
Buzz Stern picks the first member of his winners club
Who is the most lethal striker in WCW? The results may shock you!
The Sid Streak rages on, sort of

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: State of Professional Wrestling w/Dave Meltzer

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:35:47 +0000

On a special episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee, the founder of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter Dave Meltzer joins Tyler and Fred to discuss the state of professional wrestling.

From the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame to the AWA and everything in between, enjoy this special episode.

Please like, share, and subscribe so Dave Meltzer joins us again down the line.

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286 Super J-Cast - BoozyShorts WTL Takeover Part II

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 01:05:00 +0000

Auntie @Bo0zeLeprechaun & Curtis from @okadasshorts (drink!) return to wrap up World Tag League Takeover. They get you hyped for Block Finals, Semis & overall WTL Finals. What potential WK/NYD matches are being set up. A talk is had about the lack of live ENG comms for the finals.

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285 Super J-Cast - BoozyShorts WTL Takeover

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:47:33 +0000

Nicole Redo (@boozeleprechaun) and Curtis from the Okada's Shorts podcast (@okadasshorts) takeover the Super J-Cast studios and lead you though New Japan's World Tag League (they are EXCITED). They also discuss Young Lion excursions, Shota Umino & Ren Narita, Yuya Uemura and Taichi, and so much more.

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STR. QT QuiTs

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 12:00:29 +0000

This week in the news: QT Marshall quits AEW, Jeff explains torn labrums, Flair being Flair and we mourn WWE cutting McKenzie Mitchell. Then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Put your great promos on tv, the Punk promo was mid and in the wrong slot, fun matches from Rush/Mark Briscoe and Ilja/Nathan Fraser, and Chris tries to heal the world with a holiday EP and so much more.

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284 Super J-Cast - Super DadCast WTL Takeover

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 22:58:17 +0000

Elliot Imes and John Enright from the "Super DadCast" takeover the Super J-Cast studios and lead you though New Japan's World Tag League. They discuss HOT new members, Lance Archer & Alex Zayne, Shota Umino & Ren Narita, War Dogs, and so much more.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Authenticity Is Key To Save AEW

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 22:34:05 +0000

It's been a wild week in the world of professional wrestling. From CM Punk returning to WWE to a really good Dynamite that felt authentic, it was entertaining from start to finish.

Join hosts Tyler and Fred as they catch you up on all the happenings in the world of All Elite Wrestling.

Please like, share, and subscribe so Tony Khan realizes that he is wrong and makes AEW the promotion it used to be.

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The Flagship: CM Punk Back in WWE, QT Marshall, NJPW, AJPW, MLW & more!

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 18:23:49 +0000

The Flagship is back this week with a loaded show reviewing WWE Survivor Series 2023, analyzing CM Punk's return to WWE and his disappointing promo on RAW.

We also dive into QT Marshall's departure from AEW, our thoughts on the Continental Classic thus far, NJPW's World Tag League, AJPW's Real World Tag League, and last but certainly not least, MLW Fightland.

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Mike & JD Show ep.33: CM Punk bombs WWE return

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:55:04 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show. This week we discuss the following:

- CM Punk's WWE returns

- BOGO Max is hurt

- Sasha Banks may return to WWE

- QT Marshall resigns from AEW

- WWE RAW TV deal (maybe?)

- Bad Tweets

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #75: How Has MJF Become AEW's Biggest Problem?

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 01:41:51 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by Warren Hayes, as they discuss the current situation involving MJF's polarizing run as babyface world champion in AEW. They talk about the issues with presenting a character similar to how WWE would present them, the inauthenticity of his babyface persona, and the reliance on melodrama between him and Adam Cole.

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Open The Voice Gate: Genki Homecoming, Hall of Fame, Big Hug, JFK, CM Punk, Stardom and more!

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 07:27:00 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Case and Mike are back from their holiday and are here to talk about the end of November in Dragongate! Leading off the show this week, they discuss the 2023 Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame results as it pertains to the Dragon System and Lucharesu representation. After that, they use 11/23’s “Genki Horiguchi 25th Anniversary Celebration Exciting Battle” to discuss the state of Dragongate including Hyo & Mante, Shun Skywalker, Kato and Tanaka’s next step in Z-Brats and D’Courage, giving respect to Jacky Funky Kamei, Kikuta at Final Gate, CM Punk, Stardom and a whole lot more!

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JBA: Stardom Gold Rush, Stardom Winter Challenge Preview, We Are TJPW and much more!

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:45:26 +0000

Taylor and Kelly return (with Triple H) to talk about CM Punk. Everyone else is, why not us? More importantly, they deep dive into Stardom's most recent big show, Gold Rush. They also talk Stardom's latest New Blood show alongside all the action from the last two weeks of joshi, including SEAdLINNNG, Tokyo Joshi, OZ Academy and Choco Pro!

Then they preview everything coming up in the next two weeks, including Stardom's Winter Challenge, TJPW's upcoming Korakuen Hall show and much more!

You don't want to miss it!

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STR. Survivor Series and Full Gear Takes

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 08:35:06 +0000

This week: Hot Takes on War Games and Ice Cold Takes on Full Gear. THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM is in full effect as CM Punk is back in the WWE, and the Young Bucks are Killing the Business.

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283 Super J-Cast World Tag League Montreal Takeover

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 08:59:05 +0000

283 Super J-Cast World Tag League Montreal Takeover - Montreal power couple Lawrence Corber and Eve-line Paiement come in with spicy hot takes on the first leg of the World Tag League tour, with bonus KOPW action!

A tag team in podcasting and in life, Eve-Line Paiement and Lawrence Corber are the #1 team in bilingual podcasting and parenthood in that order. Fans of pro wrestling, buffets and all things nerdy, they are co hosts of Montreal's essential bilingual late night show, Nightcap.

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Emerald FlowShow #51: The REAL World Tag League

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:54:58 +0000

Paul and Gerard are back to discuss the first five nights of All Japan's Real World Tag League and who the standouts are so far. They also cover NOAH's latest Monday Magic episode, the state of the promotion in general and Gerard shares his thoughts on DDT's Ultimate Party 2023.

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The Mike & JD Show Ep. 32: Is BOGO Max Killing AEW? | WoN Hall of Fame | WCW Invades WWF

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 02:55:56 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show, hosted by Mike Gilbert and JD Oliva. On this week's episode, we discuss:

- Is BOGO Max (MJF) killing AEW?

- Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame Inductees

- The WCW Invasion of the WWF in 2001

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Tony Khan Is Disconnected From Reality

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 01:20:00 +0000

Full Gear is in the books and it was an eventful show in more ways than one. Tony Khan has strayed completely from the plot and basis of what the company is. How can things get fixed? It won't be until Khan admits that he's wrong about what is going on with his company.

Oh, we also talk about one of the greatest matches of all-time in the Texas Deathmatch.

Please like, share, and subscribe so Tony Khan realizes that he is wrong and makes AEW the promotion it used to be.

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Days of Thunder #77: Smacked Down

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 23:06:54 +0000

Delayed, yes, but you are in for a bumper episode of Days of Thunder this week! Dave and Lee thrash through a historic week that sees Thunder go up against the network premiere of WWF Smackdown by reviewing BOTH shows! On this episode:

*An infamous Bischoff meeting.

*A new WWF Champion flashes the chain mail

*The First Daughter ratings are in

*The worst dubbing yet seen on the Network.

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282 Super J-Cast Special - NJPW State Of The Union

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 21:26:09 +0000

282 Super J-Cast Special - NJPW State Of The Union - Joel and Damon return with a special New Japan State Of The Union. We discuss the current AEW partnership, the wins and the losses, the direction of the the company, and the uncharted waters of 2024. Strap in.

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STR. Full Gear 2023 Preview

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 06:48:23 +0000

This week, we preview Full Gear, the Observer Hall of Fame issue is out, and THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM. Now with 50 percent more positive things to say.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #74: Who Is Wrestler Of The Year?

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 02:58:42 +0000

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, Case Lowe returns to the show to discuss the top candidates for Wrestler of the Year Awards. The guys talk about the strongest candidates, including Will Ospreay, Kazuchika Okada, Roman Reigns, Mistico, Kenny Omega and more. They also talk about the philosophy behind the award, who owned the narrative of 2023, breakout stars from the year and more.

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The Flagship: AEW Full Gear Preview, World Tag League, DDT, Dragongate, & more!

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 18:23:00 +0000

The Flagship returns this week with a loaded show getting you ready for this weekend's AEW Full Gear 2023 PPV with an extensive preview of the show.

We also tackle NJPW's World Tag League 2023 lineup, NJPW's Lone Star Shootout, DDT's Ultimate Party show featuring Chris Jericho, plus quick thoughts on AJPW's Real World Tag League, a GHC Title change in NOAH, Dragongate, CMLL & more.

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The Mike & JD Show Ep.31: Booking 101 With John Muse, The Struggling Young Bucks & New #AEW Signing

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 17:20:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show, hosted by Mike Gilbert and JD Oliva.

On this week's episode, we discuss:

Booking 101 with John Muse
John talks about the Chris Jericho storyline he pitched to WWE in 2001
The Young Bucks status in AEW
Who is AEW's latest signee?

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Full Gear HEAT CHECK

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 16:13:44 +0000

Despite a rough month of television, pay-per-views in All Elite Wrestling always seem to deliver. How excited are Fred and Tyler about Full Gear? Find out on the latest episode of the HEAT CHECK.

Please like, share, and subscribe so Kota Ibushi truly isn't washed and it's just been a rough stretch.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Mante vs Z-Brats & D'Courage vs Natural Vibes!

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:04:56 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

On the heels of Gate of Destiny, Dragongate rolls back into Tokyo with a huge Korakuen Hall (11/9) show and Voice Gate is here to discuss it! Sometimes all you need is a BIG HUG as Mante and HYO showed us after the 4 v 1 handicap match and Dragongate getting back to some of their storyline magic. Ryoya Tanaka joined D’Courage and then proceeded to melt our faces in the D’C vs Natural Vibes eight-man and Case and Mike remember some other “Elevation” matches and much more this week on Voice Gate!

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281 Super J-Cast Lonestar Shootout Review

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 01:05:00 +0000

Joel and Damon are back as they review Lonestar Shootout in Texas with complete analysis of Fred Rosser vs Tom Lawlor, Toru Yano vs Joey Janela, Eddie Kingston vs Satoshi Kojima, Zack Sabre Jr. vs Mike Bailey, and Shingo Takagi vs Trent Beretta. The guys also discuss Wrestle Kingdom match announcements, banning of fan accounts, the new NJPWWorld and answer the best questions in the history of pro wrestling.

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Eurograps Express - RevPro Live In London and Purpose Hungry Like The Wolf

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 23:00:10 +0000

Neil is back! He had big ideas about a shake up but didn't implement a single one! We're back to discuss RevPro, Purpose and all the exciting news from around the European wrestling world!

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JBA: Sendai Girls Korakuen Hall, DDT Ultimate Party, Stardom Gold Rush Preview and much more!

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:43:17 +0000

Taylor is back with Kelly to review Sendai Girls Korakuen Hall show, alongside all the action from the last two weeks of joshi, including the Stardom Tag League Finals, TJPW, Daikaiju Pro and talk of a joshi fantasy league!

Then they preview everything coming up in the next two weeks, including Stardom's Gold Rush, the next SEAdLINNNG show, TJPW Mountaintop and much more!

You don't want to miss it!

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STR. Carmelodrama

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0000

This week: NXT to the CW, Vince is selling stock and a Bill Mercer sighting. Then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM including: A bevy of topics including "fixing" women's wrestling, the tell don't show nature of AEW matches, who is the devil, and we pitch a match that is nothing but nut shots.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 05:33:05 +0000

After a Dynamite that both shed some hope and continued the same tropes that got them in the doldrums, hosts Tyler and Fred take a detour and discuss the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame.

With multiple AEW wrestlers on the ballot, including The Young Bucks, Tyler and Fred have a spirited discussion about multiple candidates including Becky Lynch.

Please like, share, and subscribe so The Young Bucks truly kill the business by entering the WON HOF.

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The Flagship: NXT to The CW, Crown Jewel, Power Struggle, AJPW & more!

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 18:06:15 +0000

This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast, we discuss several topics such as NXT moving to The CW, NWA's potential issues with their deal with The CW, WWE's Crown Jewel show featuring a match between Roman Reigns and LA Knight, NJPW's Power Struggle showcasing a match between Shota Umino and Will Ospreay, the current card for Wrestle Kingdom, AEW Full Gear 2023's card, the showdown between Yuma Aoyagi and Katsuhiko Nakajima, Dragongate's The Gate of Destiny show, and much more!

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The Mike & JD Show ep.30: New WWE Deals, Billy Blows it with CW, Joshi Talk!

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 07:15:41 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show, hosted by Mike Gilbert and JD Oliva. On this weeks episode, we discuss:

- Vince sells 30% of his TKO Stock

- WWE’s TV deal with CW and possible deal with FX

- NWA losing their deal with CW over Cocaine spot

- MLW stars are abandoning ship

- Mariah May debuts in AEW

- WWE has interest in Guilia

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Emerald FlowShow #50: Going on Tangents with the Shin Nihon Tribal Chief

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:11:07 +0000

With Gerard out, Paul is bringing on Voices of Wrestling's own Jeff Andrews aka the Shin Nihon Tribal Chief on a tagent-filled episode. It takes them an hour to go through NOAH's Fukuoka show, though a lot of that time is spent talking about New and All Japan, the similarities between Jake Lee and SANADA and Jake Morris' prospects. They also cover All Japan's Hokkaido tour, including an excellent Triple Crown match between Aoyagi & Nakajima, as well as a discussion of Ryuki Honda's age. Also somehow, they start discussing New Japan 2003 Tokyo Dome show.

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Open The Voice Gate: Dragongate Gate of Destiny 2023 Review!

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:31:26 +0000

The Gate of Destiny is in Dragongate’s rear view and OTVG is back to review the company’s biggest Osaka show of the year! Case and Mike give their thoughts on Kikuta vs Shimizu for the Dream Gate, D’Courage vs M3K, Yoshiki Kato and Ryoya Tanaka and more!

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280 Super J-Cast Power Struggle Review

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:06:17 +0000

Joel and Damon are back as they review Power Struggle in Osaka with complete analysis of Jon Moxley vs. Great O-Khan, David Finaly vs. Tanga Loa, Hiromu Takahashi vs. Taiji Ishimori and Will Ospreay vs. Shota Umino. The guys also discuss Super Jr Tag Finals, Walker Stewart's big-show debut, ice-cold Wrestle Kingdom buzz, preview Lone Star Shootout, and ask, "Is it time for a change with NJPW leadership?".

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STR. Crown Jewel

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 01:00:00 +0000

We watched Crown Jewel so you get HOT TAKES for a change. Then the news and THE LAZY RIVER OF CRITICISM. We talk Ric Flair, we talk another intra-Elite angle and tie that into the discourse of AEW "losing its way"

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Days of Thunder #76: Just 4 Job Guys

Sat, 04 Nov 2023 23:46:54 +0000

Dave and Lee have survived Road Wild, coming in hot to a Thunder with plenty to chew on. Among the galaxy of stars we have this week are:

*Coach Buzz Stern

*Perry "Shooter" Saturn

*The greatest nearly happened stable of all time

*The truest culmination of A LARGE MAN APPEARS

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: The AEW We Loved is Dead

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 21:00:00 +0000

AEW used to be a wrestling promotion for us. It's what Tony Khan himself said before the first Double or Nothing show in 2019.

“Wrestling fans have wanted — and needed — something different, authentic and better for far too long,” said Tony Khan, president and CEO of AEW in a statement last week.

“AEW is answering the call. AEW is about more than wrestling. It’s about a movement fueled by wrestling fans who have been underserved and perhaps even disappointed by what the industry has produced in recent years.”

That version of AEW is dead and this week's Dynamite is the result of just that. Join Tyler Forness on a short, but passionate episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee

Please like, share, and subscribe so AEW doesn't die like other American promotions before it.

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The Flagship: Omega vs. MJF, Dynamite Struggles, NWA Samhain, Crown Jewel, MLW releases & more!

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode of The Flagship Podcast, we reviewed the Kenny Omega vs. MJF match from AEW Collision, discussed the show's disappointing ratings, and debated whether AEW made a mistake booking it with three days' notice. We also dove into AEW's sluggish ticket sales and reacted to an eye-opening episode of AEW Dynamite.

Additional topics included a review of NWA Samhain, a preview of WWE Crown Jewel, reviews and previews of upcoming NJPW shows, and our thoughts on recent MLW releases.

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279 Super J-Cast Halloween Spooktacular

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:29:05 +0000

279 Super J-Cast Halloween Spooktacular - Joel and Damon are back as they review Fighting Spirit Unleashed from Las Vegas. The guys also preview Lonestar Shootout from Dallas and Power Struggle in Osaka, review Super Jr Tag, discuss Walker Stewart, Will Ospreay's last months in New Japan & fantasy booking his remaining matches, and answer your rizzless questions.

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Mike & JD Show Ep. 29: AEW Creative, Tony Khan's Announcements, Ric Flair & more!

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:31:44 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show, hosted by Mike Gilbert and JD Oliva.

On this week's episode, we discuss:

- AEW creative

- Tony Khan’s announcements

- Is there an opening for TNA?

- The Creeds debut on RAW

- Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame series continues with Ishii!

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Gate of Destiny 2023 Preview!

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:33:17 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Gate of Destiny is this Sunday and OTVG is spending the entire episode previewing Dragongate’s biggest Osaka show of the year! They lead off discussing the six month build to Kikuta vs Shimizu III, the arguments for either walking out of Edion Arena Osaka as Dream Gate Champion and every angle of the big main event! From there, they break down the remainder of the card, talk about DG and big shows this year, will Susumu/Kanda become the runaway tag team of the year, who needs a bigger match more, ISHIN or Ryoya Tanaka and every other angle possible for this weekend’s huge show!

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Music of the Mat #169: Halloween Spooktacular 2023

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined for the first time by Dave Ryan (Days of Thunder) for the 2023 Halloween Spooktacular. In this year's edition, the focus is entirely on WCW and five Halloween-tastic gimmicks throughout the company's history, including Arachnaman, The Shark, "That 70s Guy" Mike Awesome, and more.

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Jumping Bomb Audio: 2023 Halloween Spooktacular

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:56:14 +0000

This episode, Kelly waits for Taylor at the spooky haunted house they agreed to record in. Hopefully no ghosts or ghouls come for his soul! While he’s waiting, Kelly covers Oz Academy’s YOKOHAMA Burning Destiny, TJPW’s All Rise ‘23, and Stardom’s Halloween Dark Night House of Terror. So scary!

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278 Super J-Cast Super Jr Tag League 2023 Review

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 15:58:42 +0000

Joel and Damon are back as they discuss the beginning of this year's Super Jr Tag League. The guys also discuss Wrestling Observer Hall Of Fame picks , Kevin Knight , the need for NJPW sandpaper , the transition from Kevin Kelly to Walker Stewart, Titan in NJPW, cat run-ins, and answer your dull-ass questions.

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STR. Bad Idea Jeans

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 05:19:54 +0000

Impact is now TNA again, Ric Flair is back onscreen again, and somehow Vince McMahon is Dana White's boss. Bad decisions abound as we talk all the news and the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM including giving flowers to the NBeXT era, are they pivoting to "Laundry Wars" for Survivor Series instead of the smart story and so much more.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #73: 2023 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall Of Fame Spectacular

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 21:31:28 +0000

In the latest episode of the GWP, host Jesse Collings is joined by VoicesofWrestling.com contributor Adam Berger, as they discuss the 2023 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame ballot. They take turns going over their most intriguing candidates, including Roman Reigns, the Young Bucks, CIMA, Hayabusa, The British Bulldogs and more. They wrap up the show with a quick glance and discussion over every candidate on the ballot and their chances of getting inducted this year.

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The Flagship: Bound for Glory, MJF vs. Omega, Halloween Havoc, AJPW & more!

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 18:07:10 +0000

This week on The Flagship Podcast, we'll review Impact Wrestling's Bound for Glory 2023, including a live report from Rich. Also on the show, we'll talk about Impact going back to the TNA name, AEW booking MJF vs. Kenny Omega on three days' notice for Collision, NXT's Halloween Havoc Night 1, the latest happenings in All Japan Pro Wrestling, including the debut of Katsuhiko Nakajima, and, finally, what you've all been waiting for: our NWA Samhain preview!

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: State of AEW w/VOW's Sean Sedor

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 16:58:07 +0000

AEW is in a wild place right now. From hot shotting their biggest match on a three day build to MJF floating between being a badass champion and a goofy clown, this promotion is all over the place.

To discuss this and more, we welcomed in ROH expert and Voices of Wrestling's own Sean Sedor to discuss the state of the company and where we go moving forward.

Please like, share, and subscribe so Tony Khan figures out how to write the ship.

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Mike & JD Show: TNA Wrestling Returns | MJFs Power | Flair Debuts in AEW | Ospreay’s Free Agency

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 14:53:59 +0000

Description: Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show, hosted by Mike Gilbert and JD Oliva. On this week's episode, we discuss:

The return of TNA
WWE parent company TKO is in trouble
MJF's Power in AEW
Will Ospreay’s upcoming free agency
Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame series continues with Bobby Davis
Bad Tweets!

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Hakata, Kagoshima & Luis Mante!

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 05:39:44 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Dragongate concludes their October with a fun weekend in Fukuoka and Kagoshima (10/22-23) and Case and Mike have a lot to say about it! After his return earlier this month, Luis Mante’s big weekend leads to OTVG trying to figure out his next unit. Fukuoka meant a close to Yoshiki Kato’s Five Match Series and the guys discuss his series, his new tag team, and Junior & Kato in the Frontier Zone! A failed impromptu SMJ tag team question, the least appetizing TV World Series, Gate of Destiny heat check and more!

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Emerald FlowShow #49: Flowers From Katsuhiko

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 20:58:16 +0000

On a quick turnaround, Paul and Gerard are back to talk about All Japan's memorable Korakuen show with a Yuma Aoyagi vs. Kento Miyahara title match and the appearance of one Katsuhiko Nakajima. But first, they cover the recent happenings in NOAH, which funnily enough includes Nakajima's last Korakuen match with that promotion. They also cover the Real World Tag League field and All Japan's upcoming Hokkaido tour.

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STR. Name Games

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 08:41:35 +0000

Chris is back, Vince is out of creative, Sting is retiring eventually and all the news and the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM including whatever we had time to watch this week. Plus: What would Shane McMahon's son's NXT name be?

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: 13 Days Bitch

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 23:31:11 +0000

Dynamite is a week removed from the Tuesday Night War and they lost the battle. Tyler and Fred discuss why the numbers came out like they did and if any solace can be taken as a positive for AEW.

Also, there is more quality wrestling on the show than there has been over the last few weeks and Adam Cole FINALLY leaves Roderick Strong's house.

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The Flagship: Sting Retirement, Mistico, Bound for Glory, NWA, MLW & more

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 17:20:19 +0000

This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast, we go all over the wrestling world talking Sting's retirement announcement, NWA's new TV deal with The CW, MLW Slaughterhouse, Impact Wrestling's Bound for Glory, ROH Final Battle 2023, West Coast Pro 5, NOAH & so much more.

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Mike & JD Show ep.27 - What's next for CM Punk | Bound for Glory | NWA on CW | Reigns Hall of Fame

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show, hosted by Mike Gilbert and JD Oliva. On this weeks episode, we discuss:

- What's next for CM Punk & could it be IMPACT? (NO)

- Huge Bound for Glory show this weekend

- NWA lands on CW

- Roman Reign Observer Hall of Fame candidacy

- Vince is gone from creative

- Rodd & Adam Cole's terrible skits

- Live Callers!

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Days Of Thunder: Road Wild 1999

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 08:05:33 +0000

Not since the dark and early days of this show have our two intrepid hosts been so broken by a WCW show, so trust Road Wild '99 to break new ground for us! Tune in as Dave and Lee review an absolutely diabolical pay per view presentation so that you absolutely do NOT have to watch it, including:

*Eric Bischoff- noted tosser

*The return of Tales of Dave's grandad.

*Ernest Miller, the bravest man in wrestling

*Two reliable performers letting us down

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277 Super J-Cast Royal Quest III Review

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 16:10:23 +0000

Joel and Damon are back as they review NJPW's Royal Quest III from London. We review it all including Will Ospreay vs Zack Sabre Jr and Shingo Takagi vs Tomohiro Ishii. The guys also discuss SANADA , David Finlay in Bullet Club, Gedo as booker, Wrestle Kingdom hype level, nipple pleasure, and answer your dull-ass questions.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Kobe and Gate of Destiny Title Picture!

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 07:08:41 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

The title card of Gate of Destiny is now clear for Dragongate and Open The Voice Gate is back to talk all about it. Has a somewhat surprising result in Kobe (10/14-15) waivered Kikuta vs Shimizu? The Brave Gate has been defended and who is walking into Osaka as champ and who is he facing? What’s the deal with Don Fujii stealing belts again? All that and a discussion on all-time great Triangle Gate teams this week!

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Emerald FlowShow #48: We Are Fighting Detectives Too

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 21:24:56 +0000

Paul and Gerard are reunited yet again. They start off covering the Astronauts produce show BOKURA WA KAKUTO TANTEIDAN with the excellent main event between Fuminori Abe and Takuya Nomura that has been gaining a lot of buzz. Then they talk about NOAH's surprisingly fun and refreshing Monday Magic show as well as the general state of NOAH. They close off the show talking about All Japan, the great number they drew in Kakuda for the Kento/Yuma vs the Saitos, and give their predictions for the big Yuma Aoyagi vs Kento Miyahara Tripe Crown match.

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Music of the Mat #168: Music Memories with Brady Trappett

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:19:19 +0000

On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's another Music Memories episode. Andrew is joined for the first time by Brady Trappett (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss three memories from Brady's wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music. Andrew and Brady talk about Rise Against, PWG highlight videos, the growth of Will Ospreay, and more.

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JBA: Wrestle Princess 4, Nagoya Golden Fight, OZ Academy Yokohama Budokan and much more!

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:39:37 +0000

Kelly and Taylor are back with reviews of both Tokyo Joshi's Wrestle Princess 4 and Stardom's Nagoya Golden Fight show alongside all the action from the last two weeks of joshi, including SEAdLINNG, DIANA and some GCW action!

Then they preview everything coming up in the next two weeks, including Stardom's Halloween Dark Night show, Tokyo Joshi's All Rise, and OZ Academy's huge Yokohama Budokan show!

You don't want to miss it!

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #72: Is AEW Losing Its Image?

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 01:42:38 +0000

In the latest episode of the GWP, host Jesse Collings is joined by VoicesofWrestling.com contributor Suit Williams as they discuss the current impression of AEW, and if there is a changing philosophy around the kind of product the company wants to present. They talk about the differences between 2019 and 2023, the impact of MJF's babyface run being more sports-entertainment and WWE-like, and the constant struggle the company faces to be different than WWE.

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The Flagship: Tuesday Night War, Fastlane, WON HOF, CM Punk & more!

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:03:08 +0000

Join The Flagship Wrestling Podcast this week for loaded show talking about the latest in the world of wrestling, including the Tuesday Night War between AEW and NXT, WWE Fastlane, CM Punk/WWE, NJPW's Destruction in Ryogoku, NJPW Royal Quest III, the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame & Fuminori Abe vs. Takuya Nomura, West Coast Pro's 5th-anniversary show & so much more.

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The Mike & JD Show ep 26: WWE turns down CM Punk | MJF & AEW controversy | Garrett Gonzales, AEW vs NXT, & Bad Tweets

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show, hosted by Mike Gilbert and JD Oliva. On this weeks episode, we discuss:

- CM Punk's negotiations with WWE fall through

- MJF & Juice Robinson's anti-semitism angle on AEW

- Garrett Gonzales stops by to discuss his history with Dave Meltzer

- AEW vs NXT

- Bad Tweets!

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STR. Hawkins Rants

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:25:47 +0000

This week you get what you haven't in a long time: A HAWKINS RANT! Jeff wasn't happy with MJF/Juice, then Warren Hayes of the VoW family joins him to talk Tuesday's "war" and the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM actually includes some New Japan. Plus at the end we get stupid by asking where the NWA ends up without answering "Who Cares?"

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276 Super J-Cast Destruction In Ryogoku Review

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:40:00 +0000

Joel and Damon are back as they review NJPW's Destruction In Ryogoku. We review it all including Tanga Loa vs. Chase Owens, Tama Tonga vs David Finlay, and SANADA vs EVIL Lumberjack Death Match from a Super J-Cast Poo-Perspective™. The guys also discuss Stardom at Wrestle Kingdom, RevPro, Just Five Guys, r/CannedSardines, and answer your dull-ass questions.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Christian Cage's Greatness and Wrestling Wars

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:14:46 +0000

We have a massive Dynamite this week! With AEW being displaced to Tuesday due to the NFL opener, they went head-to-head against NXT. Tyler and Fred discuss that, the questionable angle with MJF and Juice, and why Christian Cage is the best in the business.

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Open The Voice Gate: Luis Mante, Triangle Gate, Gate of Origin and More!

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 06:27:56 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

The Dragon System has had their first big week in October and Open The Voice Gate is back to talk all about it! Luis Mante (ex Diamante) is back and suddenly everything changes! A new induction on the list of Punch matches as we think he’s finally figured this wrestling thing out. The reality of Gate of Origin along with a discussion of the DG Injury Report, Buyuden, SBK/Taku, Dragon Kid’s case for the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame, and a whole lot more!

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me Ep. 43 Turning Point December 2005 - TNA Sign Sting, Barbed Wire Massacre, Styles vs. Joe

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 04:10:04 +0000

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Turning Point 2005 - including TNA signing Sting, the firing of Frank Dickerson, Dixie's response to WWE's drug testing policy, Abyss vs. Sabu in Barbed Wire Massacre, an AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe classic, the final match Bobby Heenan ever called, Basebrawl, 3LK Family Drama becoming 4LK Family Drama, Christian Cage's in-ring TV and PPV debuts, and so much more.

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The Flagship: AEW vs. NXT, NXT No Mercy, Destruction in Ryogoku & more!

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode of The Flagship Wrestling Podcast, we preview the upcoming Tuesday Night Wars between AEW and NXT and delve into the perplexing direction of AEW Dynamite and MJF.

We also review NXT No Mercy, preview WWE's Roadblock: End of the Line premium live event, preview NJPW Destruction in Ryogoku, and go into detail on the wrestling career of Russ Francis and the history of the Hawaii territory.

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The Mike & JD Show #25 Edge's Dynamite Debut, Adam Cole Jump's the Shark & Bad Tweets!

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 16:47:51 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show, hosted by Mike Gilbert and JD Oliva.

On this weeks episode, we discuss:

Adam Copeland makes his AEW Dynamite debut and Christian uses cuss words
Potential AEW talent heading to WWE when their contracts expire
Adam Coles injury and the downturn his storyline is in.
Sam from the Powerbombshells joins the show for Bad Tweets!

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STR. Mustache Wax

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:14:43 +0000

This week: Quick hits on the deaths of Russ Francis and Dick Butkus, Adam Copeland is in AEW and that leads us to THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: ICE COLD TAKES on a fun weekend with NXT No Mercy and AEW WrestleDream, a preview of WWE Fastlane, and we talk bad comedy, good acting and logical plotholes from both WWE and AEW.

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Emerald FlowShow #47: NOAH Departure 2023

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 02:00:00 +0000

Paul and Gerard are separated again. Due to scheduling issues, they couldn't come together simultaneously to record, so they thought of something new. Each of them recorded their thoughts on the happenings in NOAH and All Japan, including the recent departures from NOAH and Yuma Aoyagi's Triple Crown defense against Ryuki Honda.

Warning: Gerard's mic went a bit wonky at times. I've tried my best to fix it, but maybe don't turn the volume all the way up while listening to his part - Paul

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: The Rated R Era Is Here

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 22:00:00 +0000

We are at the first anniversary of Dynamite and a new era has truly begun with AEW!

The Rated R Superstar has arrived and he looked rejuvenated to be here and working with a modern-day god of pro wrestling Christian Cage.

They also discuss the direction of Dynamite and an excellent Wrestle Dream show.

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Days of Thunder #75: Thar She Blows

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:38:51 +0000

World Championship Wrestling didn't feel like providing us with quality content this week, so Dave and Lee put in the best shift they can to make sure it's an episode that's well worth your while:

Dave is back from holiday and we've seen most of Wrestledream
The 1999 WON HOF, the wrestling news of the week
A show with four matches in two hours
Rick Steiner roughs up another jobber.

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Music of the Mat #167: Peter Gabriel

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 19:30:00 +0000

Hi there! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew returns from the show's brief hiatus and is joined by Maura Johnston (Boston Globe, Rolling Stone) to discuss the music of Peter Gabriel in pro wrestling. Known for his time as Genesis' frontman in the 70s and then his successful solo career, Gabriel has spent decades as one of music's most innovative minds. Andrew and Maura, both huge fans, discuss Gabriel's longstanding creativity, his eclectic body of work, the live concert that Andrew recently attended in Boston, his songs used in wrestling (of which there aren't that many), and more.

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275. Super J-Cast Destruction In Ryogoku Preview

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:00:16 +0000

Joel and Damon are back as they preview NJPW's Destruction In Ryogoku. We preview it all including Tanga Loa vs. Chase Owens, Tama Tonga vs David Finlay, and SANADA vs EVIL Lumberjack Death Match. The guys also discuss the Bullet Club leadership, EVIL as a two-time champion, Just Five Guys mystery X, WrestleDream, and answer your below-average questions.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate's Injury Bug, Kobe (9/30), and More!

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 08:20:43 +0000

It’s finally October in Dragongate and Open The Voice Gate is back! Case and Mike lead off the show discussing the unfortunate injury bug that’s hit the promotion. From there, they discuss a fun Kobe (9/30) show that closed out the month, Mike has an impromptu performance review for one Ryo Saito, they discuss the now finalized Kikuta vs Shimizu match, and talk Buyuden and 25th Anniversary Memorial Matches and the legacies of the participants!

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Dynamite Dozen Version 4.0 w/Suit Williams

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 19:25:00 +0000

We are approaching the fourth anniversary of AEW Dynamite, which means it's time for the Dynamite Dozen with its creator and Voices of Wrestling's own Suit Williams!

Suit takes us through his process and unveils the top 12 matches on AEW television over the last calendar year with an extensive honorable mention list.

Plus, Tyler and Fred unveil their Dynamite Dozen list.

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JBA: Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix Finals, SUKEBAN, Tokyo Joshi Wrestle Princess IV, MOONDOM & more!

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 16:40:05 +0000

We're live, pal! Kelly and Taylor record together for the first time ever, bringing you a red hot show with Kelly's opinions about New York City, a review of the 5 Star Grand Prix Finals, an in depth review of Taylor's experience with Sukeban and all the action from the last two weeks of joshi!

They also answer listener questions, talking everything from Evolution to the NWA to who will be the next Princess of Princess Champion!

Then they preview everything coming up in the next two weeks, including the 4th Wrestle Princess show from Tokyo Joshi, Stardom's big Nagoya Golden Fight show, MOONDOM, and so much more!

You don't want to miss it!

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STR. The Reflex

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:53:53 +0000

This week, Jade Cargill talk, Turnstile-gate and the THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: previews of No Mercy and WrestleDream, why the MJF/Jay White segment was a net negative, and more! We start it off as all wrestling podcasts do: Duran Duran talk.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Wrestle Dream HEAT CHECK

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 00:21:00 +0000

After a lackluster Dynamite, Tyler and Fred discuss what is going on with the booking of AEW, a very light news week and the heat check returns to preview Wrestle Dream

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The Flagship: AEW WrestleDream, NJPW Destruction, NXT No Mercy, Bart Sawyer

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 17:13:18 +0000

This week on the Flagship we preview WrestleDream, and take a look at AEW's continuing struggles at the gate despite doing well in virtually every other area. We then move to Japan to discuss NJPW's Destruction tour, including Zack Sabre Jr's hot run, Ospreay vs Tsuji, and why Okada is a legend, before wrapping up with some WWE notes including NXT No Mercy and more talent cuts, plus a look at the career of Bart Sawyer, who passed away on September 12 at the age of 57.

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The Mike & JD Show ep.24: The Devil's Due | Who is under the mask?

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:44:29 +0000

The Mike & JD Show ep.24: The Devil's Due | Who is under the mask?

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show, hosted by Mike Gilbert and JD Oliva. On this weeks episode, Mike is out and Scott E. Wrestling fills in.

- A very divisive episode of AEW Dynamite leads us to wonder just who was under the Devil mask in the show closing angle.

- WWE signs Jade Cargill and treats her signing like a major deal, which is funny considering the internet believes AEW failed to make her a star.

- The boys have to eat a little crow after the announcement of a partnership between New Japan, CMLL and MLW.

- Katsuhiko Nakajima leaves NOAH the day before ABEMA TV announces a new deal with WWE.

- All this and Scott E previews this week's Joshi news.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #71: Fall Mailbag

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:39:25 +0000

In the latest episode of the GWP, host Jesse Collings goes through a mailbag of questions from listeners. He talks about one trend he thinks is being under analyzed in wrestling, the possibility of a third major company emerging, the future of Under 30 wrestling development, wrestlers cutting promos mid-match, and a lot more.

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274. Super J-Cast Destruction in Kobe Review

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:20:30 +0000

274. Super J-Cast Destruction in Kobe Review - Joel and Damon are back once again as we review NJPW's Destruction in Kobe. We cover it all including Taichi vs. SHO, Bishamon vs. TMDK, The Great-O-Khan vs. Shingo Takagi, Tetsuya Naito vs. Jeff Cobb and an outstanding Will Ospreay vs. Yota Tsuji. The guys also discuss the worst IWGP champions, red-hot Tony Khan rumors, Walker Stewart behind the mic and answer your silly questions.

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Open The Voice Gate - Bad Luck and Nakajima

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Bad Luck is the topic at hand this week on Open The Voice Gate as Case and Mike discuss the sudden injury of T.N. Revolucion at Dragongate’s Osaka (9/24) show. They discuss the moments where the company has been especially snakebitten over recent years and how these events end up changing the complexion of the promotion. From there, they discuss the latest in Big Boss Shimizu’s climb against the Reiwa Six, the Triangle Gate tournament, the new Brave Gate challenger in Ryu Fuda as well as Natsuhiko Nakajima’s announced departure from Pro Wrestling NOAH, his Dragongate history and more!

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La nueva WWE, repaso por AEW y CMLL Aniversario 90

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:12:14 +0000

Esta semana analizamos los efectos de la venta de la WWE, platicamos sobre el posible destino de los y las luchadoras despedidas, hacemos un repaso por las últimas semanas de AEW y hacemos un previo de Wrestledream 2023. Además, charla sobre Aniversario 90 y el gran año de CMLL. Finalmente, repasamos lo mejor de NJPW Destruction in Kobe, le damos nuestros respetos al gran Luchablog (conocido como Cubsfan) y un pequeño análisis de la película biográfica "Cassandro".

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STR. Cuts

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 02:56:45 +0000

This week, we're late, but you know, here. Smackdown goes to USA, WWE makes some cuts, and more news. Then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM where we see what we watched amongst all the voluminous amounts of content out there

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Eddie Kingston's Big Moment

Sat, 23 Sep 2023 01:06:45 +0000

Fred is back! After a one week hiatus, he rejoins Tyler to talk about a fascinating Grand Slam show. Also WWE finally merged with UFC and their business could impact AEW long term

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The Flagship: SmackDown to USA, WWE Talent Cuts, Grand Slam, CMLL 90th Anniversary, Brett Sawyer, And More!

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:24:01 +0000

This week on a monster FOUR HOUR Flagship, Joe takes a look at the new SmackDown deal with NBC Universal and what it means for the impeding media rights deals for Monday Night RAW and AEW. Joe then breaks down all known WWE talent cuts from this past Thursday, before Jesse Collings joins the show to talk AEW and review Dynamite Grand Slam. Hour FOUR features a review of CMLL's 90th Anniversary Show and career retrospective of Brett Sawyer, who passed away on September 8.

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Nites of Nitro #10: Raw is Jericho

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:11:03 +0000

Days of Thunder's periodic visit to Monday nights have returned with a BUMPER episode covering a pivotal night of television with both Nitro AND Raw from August 9, 1999! On this edition of the show

*Chris Jericho debuts on Raw

*The Red & Yellow returns to Nitro

*Billy Gunn has an itchy hole

*The great US Title travesty comes to a close, for now.

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The Mike & JD Show ep.23: WWE Smackdown Leaves Fox for USA | Talent Cuts | AEW's TV Future

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 08:54:59 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show, hosted by Mike Gilbert and JD Oliva. On this weeks episode, Mike and JD discuss the following:

- WWE Smackdown leaving Fox for USA Network

- WWE releases Dolph Ziggler, Ali and several others

- AEW's TV rights future

- Which free agent should AEW sign?

- Joshi talk with Scott Edwards

- Mercedes Mone & Mariah May's future with AEW

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Open The Voice Gate: Dragongate in Kyoto, T.N Revolucion, Big Boss Shimizu & More!

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 05:17:12 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

As September ends up being one of Dragongate’s quieter months in recent memory, Open The Voice Gate returns to talk all about the Dragon System. Mike and Case attempt to make sense of the lack of programs in the promotion as they discuss the highlights and lowlights of a fun Kyoto (9/16) stop including T.N. Revolucion’s second week back, Big Boss Shimizu vs Strong Machine J, the Triangle Gate Tournament, and Stock Ups and Stock Downs, and some lessons Dragongate could learn from CMLL’s 90th Aniversario!

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JBA: Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix, Dream Tag Festival, SEAdLINNNG, Sendai Girls Big Shows, SUKEBAN, and much more!

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:05:00 +0000

The boys are back! Kelly and Taylor return to cover everything that's been going on in the last month of joshi including all of Stardom's 5 Star Grand Prix action, as well as the 5 Star Special in Hiroshima and the Dream Tag Festival!

They also cover recent action in SEAdLINNNG, Tokyo Joshi, Ice Ribbon, Sendai Girls, Marvelous and more!

Then they preview everything coming up in the next two weeks, including the conclusion of the 5 Star Grand Prix tournament, another big show from Sendai Girls, a huge WAVE title match and the debut show for SUKEBAN!

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273 Super J-Cast Destruction in Kobe Preview

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 18:35:12 +0000

273 Super J-Cast Destruction in Kobe Preview - Uncle Damon is back once again as we let rip with an unplanned, unfiltered show that goes all over the shop from big picture New Japan analysis and impending departures to the AEW partnership, handling pastrami, neurodivergency, Champions League predictions and who's been annoying us recently.

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STR. Mergers and Acquisitions

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 06:48:08 +0000

The TKO merger is done, Vince is "back" changing things and Jade Cargill might be changing addresses, plus THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM including a debate on whether clever is the enemy of smart.

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Emerald FlowShow #46: Go can still Go

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Paul and Gerard are finally reuinited. They talk about the finals of NOAH's N-1 tournament as well as All Japan's continuing hot streak including a great Kento Miyahara vs Yuma Anzai match.

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The Mike & JD Show ep.22: WWE-UFC merger completes | AEW ticket sales | Jade Cargill free agency

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 18:43:22 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show, hosted by Mike Gilbert and JD Oliva. On this weeks episode, Mike and JD discuss the following:

- Vince McMahon no longer top dog in WWE

- WWE layoffs amid WWE-UFC merger and formation of TKO

- AEW All In final attendance numbers

- AEW's cod ticket sales

- Jade Cargill headed to free agency and where she could end up

- The Rock returns to WWE and teases match with Roman Reigns

- IMPACT 1000

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The Flagship: TKO, RAW/NXT Ratings, Jade Cargill, N-1, Royal Road & more!

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:45:00 +0000

The Flagship Wrestling Podcast returns this week with a wrestling business-heavy show talking about the new TKO Group Holdings conglomerate, the shockingly low RAW rating, the shockingly high NXT rating, AEW's struggles with live event ticket sales, rumors about Jade Cargill and Edge, plus reviews of NOAH's N-1 Victory and AJPW's Royal Road tournaments, CMLL's 90th anniversary show & more.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #70: The Demise of CM Punk

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:33:44 +0000

In the latest episode of the GWP, host Jesse Collings is joined once again by Trevor Dame, as they discuss CM Punk's firing from AEW. The guys break down the chaos of the Punk-led episodes of AEW Collision, what they believe led to Punk's final outburst, Punk's future in WWE and his legacy in wrestling if this is really it for him.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: All Elite Wrestling Omakase

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 18:40:26 +0000

With just six days until the most unique atmosphere in professional wrestling, Voices of Wrestling's own John Carrol of Wrestling Omakase joins the show to give their perspective on AEW and their future.

We discuss AEW business in-depth along with previewing a really good Grand Slam card.

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Open The Voice Gate - TN Talk

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:06:54 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Welcome to TN Talk, the one week rebrand of Open The Voice Gate where Case and Mike talk all about the debut of TN Revolución (nee Takuma Nishikawa) among all the other comings and goings in Dragongate. They discuss the main event of the September 7th Korakuen Hall show, a ranking of the FUTURE era with a perspective towards their main event prospects in terms of TN Revolución, the ongoing Shimizu/Reiwa Six series, Masaaki Mochizuki returning to the States for the first time in over a decade, and much more!

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me Ep. 42 Genesis November 2005 - Christian Debut, Prime Time Special

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 19:25:26 +0000

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Genesis 2005 - including the TNA debut of Christian Cage, TNA's first prime time special, TNA's finalised video game deal with Midway Games, Spike's VGAs, the Westminster Dog Show, Jarrett regaining the NWA Title, Elimination X, Sabu and Abyss always delivering and so much more!

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272 Super J-Cast Road to Destruction

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 15:58:49 +0000

Joel is joined by BoozeLeprechaun to discuss Kevin Kelly's NJPW departure and possible replacement, the state of Fale Dojo, and review the weekend's Road to Destruction action from Korakuen Hall including ZSJ's TV title defences, NEVER 6-man dad on dad violence, as well as obigatory sumo talk.

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STR. Chris Hates Jimmy Buffett

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 13:15:08 +0000

CM Punk got fired. Lots of good wrestling on the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM. We start with a music lesson and go from there.

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Days of Thunder #74: My Macho Heart

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 04:46:39 +0000

The boys survived their trip to England, and return to the studio for a crash landing back into 1999 WCW. What lies beyond?

*American Males: Civil War

*Lee's t-shirt collection do's and don'ts

*The deterioration of B.A.

*Main Event Rocco Rock

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The Flagship: WWE Payback, CM Punk, Adnan Al-Kaissie, Sitcoms & more!

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 17:35:37 +0000

In this week's episode of The Flagship Podcast, we will review WWE Payback 2023.

We will also discuss the latest updates on the CM Punk/AEW situation and provide further analysis on his termination.

We will also touch upon the official announcement of the UFC/WWE merger date, the recent passing of Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissy, and engage in lengthy discussions on topics such as NFL Sunday Ticket being available on YouTube TV, as well as some of the most popular sitcoms from the 70s, 80s, and 90s.

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The Mike & JD Show: Bryan Danielson & Jon Moxley Save AEW | What's Next for CM Punk?

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 16:14:39 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show, hosted by Mike Gilbert and JD Oliva. On this weeks episode, Mike and JD discuss the following:

- Bryan Danielson returns and takes CM Punk's spot

- Jon Moxley continues to be a steady force in AEW

- AEW roster puts on a statement show with All Out amid controversy

- What's next for CM Punk?

- Edge to AEW rumors heat up

- LA Knight to re-sign with WWE

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: NANANANA, HEY HEY HEY, GOODBYE CM PUNK

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 23:44:09 +0000

After a tumultuous two years in the company, Tony Khan put his foot down and fired CM Punk with cause due to the incident at All Out. We celebrate our last time (hopefully) talking about his last incident in this company.

We also review All Out and discuss an excellent show.

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Eurograps Express - Adventures In That London with AEW and RevPro

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 21:19:33 +0000

It finally happened! Neil returns to talk about the massive RevPro 11th Anniversary show, analysing all the in-ring action, before touching on the small matter of 81,000 people being crammed into Wembley for AEW!

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STR. Laborious Day

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 14:47:52 +0000

Hawkins goes solo as he talks Perry/Punk at All In, Cena back in WWE, the AOP on the roster and the women of Impact Wrestling. Then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: NXT then ICE COLD TAKES on All In and a preview of All Out and Payback.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: All Out HEAT CHECK & More CM Punk Drama

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 18:52:27 +0000

Just one week after the historic All In pay perview, AEW is back in Chicago with the first All Out outside of the NOW Arena at the United Center.

The card is shaping up to be one of intrigue, especially because CM Punk is at it again. We have more details about the Punk/Jack Perry interaction along with how excited we are with the pay per view card.

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The Mike & JD Show: CM Punk Chaos Clouds All in Success | All out Preview

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:11:17 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show, hosted by Mike Gilbert and JD Oliva.

On this weeks episode, Mike and JD discuss the following:

- Recapping Brawl In between CM Punk and Jungle Boy

- Should CM Punk be fired?

- Preview of All Out

- Ibou of Wrestlepurist stops by and discusses the state of AEW

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271 Super J-Cast All In London & RevPro Review

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 19:30:00 +0000

Joel is back from his wrestling weekend in London and joined by John Carroll from Wrestling Omakase for a fair and balanced analysis of AEW's record-breaking All In event at Wembley Stadium, as well as discussion of RevPro's anniversary show at Copper Box. We also talk about John's trips to the All Star Jr. Festival and Multiverse United.

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The Flagship: CM Punk (At It Again), All Out Preview & RevPro

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 17:15:00 +0000

You won't believe it, but CM Punk is at it again! We'll detail his latest controversies, why nothing will be done about them, and what it means for this weekend's AEW All Out.

We then previewed AEW All Out with matches announced while we were recording and finished up with a review of RevPro's 11th Anniversary Show.

The Overrun

We ran out of time on this week's show, so it was time for... The Overrun! To listen to our review of NWA 75, including a discussion on who was the worst NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion of all time, subscribe to the $5 tier at FlagshipPatreon.com. You'll unlock The Overrun and all of our other bonus subscriber-exclusive audio!

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Open The Voice Gate - Kento & Takuma, Dragongate in Kobe & Nara!

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 05:37:16 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Open The Voice Gate kicks off this episode with a long discussion about Kento and Takuma’s surprising appearance at GLEAT’s latest Korakuen Hall show, Case and Mike’s impressions of it, and some reporting coming on the heels of their debut. From there they discuss Takuma Nishikawa’s debut in the main event of Dragongate’s September 7th Korakuen Hall show as well as the remarkable position Nishikawa will be put in his Japan debut! After that, they discuss highlights from this last weekend in Kobe and Nara including Ryu Fuda making moves, a return of a favorite, and the Reiwa Leaders vs DG All-Star Kobe main event!

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: 90k Fans For A Melodrama Main Event

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 19:20:24 +0000

Over 90,000 people packed Wembley Stadium with 81,035 paid and the show mostly delivered. There were some strong points of the card including Will Ospreay vs. Chris Jericho and Stadium Stampede, but the lows of the show prevented it from being an all-timer. Join Tyler and Fred as they break down the entire show.

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Emerald FlowShow #45: Tournament Time + Funk Forever

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 15:35:00 +0000

This week with Paul away, Gerard welcomes Dylan Fox of the Eastern Lariat to chat about the legacy of Terry Funk and cover the Royal Road and N1 Tournaments. You do not want to miss this episode, there is a lot of topics covered!

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STR. Egg Sucking Dogs

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 05:22:50 +0000

We talk about the passings of Terry Funk and Bray Wyatt and Jeff's journey to becoming a Terry Funk fan through JCP. Then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM where we preview All In and a few quick hits on other WWE.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: All In HEAT CHECK

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 20:00:00 +0000

TWO DAYS! That's right, just two days away from the biggest wrestling show in the history of professional wrestling. From the MJF/Adam Cole intrigue to Chris Jericho vs. Will Ospreay, Sting wrestling in front of 85k people and...Billy Gunn in the best story on the show?

Tyler and Fred break down the entirety of the All In card, the frustration in how we got here, and pay our respects to Terry Funk and Bray Wyatt.

Please like, share, and subscribe so the All In Card delivers.

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The Flagship: RIP Terry Funk/Windham Rotunda & AEW All In Preview

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 16:30:00 +0000

This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast, we discuss the tragic death of Windham Rotunda (Bray Wyatt), the life and career of Terry Funk, and extensively preview AEW All In London at Wembley Stadium.

Please Note: The special Terry Funk audio introduction has been removed from this podcast version due to copyright purposes. Thanks for your understanding!

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The Mike & JD Show: RIP Bray Wyatt & Terry Funk

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 14:23:39 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show, hosted by Mike Gilbert and JD Oliva.

On this week's episode, Mike and JD discuss the following:

- The sudden death of Bray Wyatt

- The death of Terry Funk

- All In Preview

- Cash Wheeler's arrest

- AR Fox removed from All In

- Edge's impending free agency

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #69: Lucha Libre In 2023, CMLL On The Rebound and AAA's Rollercoaster

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:14:52 +0000

In the latest episode of the GWP, host Jesse Collings is joined by thecubsfan, aka Luchablog, to discuss all the latest happenings in the world of Lucha Libre. Cubsfan tells us all about how CMLL has grown business in 2023 by building around a former star, the ups and downs of Konnan's booking in AAA, American wrestling promotions and their interest in lucha talent and a lot more.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Dangerous Gate 2023 Review!

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:21:29 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Open The Voice Gate returns with an earlier episode to discuss and review Dragongate’s biggest Tokyo show of the year, Dangerous Gate 2023! Case and Mike offer their big picture and business thoughts before getting into the Kikuta vs Minoura Dream Gate main event, YAMATO vs Fujita “Jr.” Hayato, Tomohiro Ishii’s first Dragon System match in almost 23 years, Takuma Nishikawa’s Japanese debut announcement and much more!

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AEW All In London 2023 y análisis del G1 Climax 33

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 04:55:00 +0000

Esta semana discutimos todo sobre AEW All In London 2023 en Wembley Stadium, desde la cartelera completa con sus historias hasta los chismes locos de la empresa. También damos un repaso por el G1 Climax 33: el formato, las historias, los MVPs y los más beneficiados. Además, una reseña corta de Triplemania en CDMX y Summerslam 2023.

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Eurograps Express - AEW All In Weekend Preview

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 02:54:26 +0000

It's a big show to match a big weekend! Neil is back to preview every single event around AEW's All In weekend in London! He breaks down every wrestling card, including AEW, RevPro, Progress, Defy and more as well as every other wrestling-related event happening in That London!

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JBA: Tokyo Princess Cup, Stardom x Stardom, Midsummer Festival, Marvelous, and much more!

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:50:59 +0000

It's a massive show as Kelly and Taylor cover all the big shows from the last two weeks of joshi, including two Tokyo Princess Cup shows, Stardom x Stardom, and the Midsummer Festival!

They also cover Stardom's 5 Star Grand Prix action and Tokyo Joshi's Inspiration along with everything else that happened over last two weeks in joshi, including a MOTYC in Marvelous, two big title matches in DIANA and action from Ganbare and DDT!

Then they preview everything coming up in the next two weeks, including even more 5 Star Grand Prix action, SEAdLINNNG's 8th Anniversary Show, and Sendai yearly big show!

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STR. Maginot Line

Sat, 19 Aug 2023 18:40:08 +0000

In the news: Cash Wheeler gets arrested, CM Punk throwing weight and shade, Edge wrestles his last in WWE and Asuka addresses her enemies! Then the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Juggalo Championship Wrestling? Tony Khan booking everything at once on Dynamite, World Wide from this week in 1986 and MORE!

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The Flagship: CM Punk's Week, G1 Climax 33, All In & more!

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 17:30:00 +0000

This week on The Flagship Podcast, we'll discuss CM Punk's busy week, the latest on his many ongoing controversies, and other rumblings in and around AEW.

We'll wrap up NJPW's G1 Climax 33 with a review of the semifinals and finals, look at the NJPW All-Star Junior Festival lineup, including a controversial wrestler booked for the show, and discuss how AEW's ALL IN Wembley card is finally taking shape. If time permits, we'll review AAA's TripleMania Mexico City and appreciate the career of Judy Martin.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Cash Wheeler Arrested Ahead of All In

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:24:36 +0000

We are 9 days away from a historic All In PPV and Cash Wheeler was arrested on charges of aggravated assault with a firearm. Hosts Tyler and Fred discuss what the facts are of the case via the Orlando Sentinel. What does this mean for FTR's future and All In just 9 days away?

Please like, share, and subscribe to keep the card for All In exciting.

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The Mike & JD Show: CM Punk - King of Collision

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:23:45 +0000

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show, hosted by Mike Gilbert and JD Oliva!

On this week's episode, Mike and JD discuss the following:

CM Punk bans wrestlers from Collision
Punk and Jack Perry have issue over broken glass and vacation
AEW locker room unhappy with All In build
Edge might be leaving WWE
What's next for Lacey Evans?
Dark Side of the Ring suggestions

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The Good, the Bad & The Hungee: CM Punk Is at It Again Example 333

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:25:33 +0000

We are 1.5 weeks away from a historic All In PPV and the card is finally starting to shape up. Hosts Tyler and Fred discuss a lackluster (at best) Dynamite to continue setting up the card and why they still deserve criticism despite the show's proceeds going to charity.

Also, CM Punk is at it again...yes, again. Will Tony Khan ever step up and put his foot down?

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270 Super J-Cast G1 Finals Review

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 15:25:54 +0000

Joel and Damon are back as they break down this year's NJPW G1 Climax Finals. The guys discuss the big Tetsuya Naito win along with notes and analysis of NJPW's yearly event. Plus, Joel and Damon discuss NJPW business earnings, the future of Kazuchika Okada in NJPW, EVIL, preview All Star Junior Festival and Multiverse United 2 from Philadelphia, The Real1 Challenge, and answer all the questions we feel like.

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Days of Thunder #73: Crush Em

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:47:04 +0000

It's an episode of Days of Thunder where we feel there may be a chance WCW forgot they had a show to air until the last minute.

On the pod this week, Dave and Lee talk:

A new podcast segment!
Many, MANY video packages
The Network sends Lee over the edge
and a taped Thunder with only FOUR matches, and they aren't long ones.

We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod ) to keep up to date with us, go to our linktree ( https://linktr.ee/WCWThunderPod ) to find all the ways you can listen to or follow us, and if you want a hell of a lot more Dave & Lee in your podcast diet, subscribe to our Patreon ( http://alargemanappears.com )

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Shock the World: The 30-Year Anniversary of The Shockmaster (Preview)

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:04:00 +0000

Shock the World: The 30-Year Anniversary of The Shockmaster debuts this Friday (August 18, 2023) on FlagshipPatreon.com's $5 tier.

Join Rich for this special audio documentary celebrating the 30th anniversary of the most infamous and memorable debut in pro wrestling history.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Dangerous Gate 2023 Preview!

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 09:16:11 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Dangerous Gate 2020, Dragongate’s biggest Tokyo show of the year is this Sunday (8/20) and Open The Voice Gate is here to preview it! Fresh off the heels of winning King of Gate 2023, Kota Minoura is challenging Open the Dream Gate champion Madoka Kikuta in the main event with a 3-Way Twin Gate match, YAMATO vs Fujita “Jr.” Hayato, Tomohiro Ishii’s first Dragon System match in 22 years and ISHIN vs Junior fill out the Ota City Gymnasium card and Case and Mike spend almost an hour and half previewing it. Closing out the episode, they go to the greater Dragon System and Mexico with the big Riot Lucha appearance of SB KENTo and Takuma!

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5 Star Match Game #34: Ruthless Aggression!

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 15:29:28 +0000

The Five Star Match Game returns with a special show dedicated to the Ruthless Aggression era of the WWE! The Boys of Summer themselves, Justin Shapiro (@jmshapyro), Matt Feuerstein (@mayorMGF) and Trevor Dame (@TrevorDame) return to answer questions about an incredibly bonkers period in WWE history. Who wins the million dollar prize? Who has elevated liver enzymes? Who gets buried in a concrete crypt? (None of the above occurs). Tune in and find out!

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Wrestling Omakase #244: NJPW G1 Climax 33 Full Review & AEW All In/Out Preview w/ Chris Samsa

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 03:21:21 +0000

Wrestling Omakase is back for another very special episode! Tetsuya Naito has won the G1 Climax for the first time in six years, so you know John has some thoughts about it. John is joined by Chris Samsa (@TheChrisSamsa) to break down the entire G1 Climax 33, as the two of them start with a detailed review of the last two nights from Sumo Hall. They discuss of course the semi finals & finals but also all the other programs that were started for the upcoming Destruction tour, the young wrestlers who got to take a big step forward, what the fuck is going on with Kaito Kiyomiya, and much more. Then they go block-by-block and give some thoughts on each individual wrestler's tournaments (ranking them by John's average star rating), and give their overall top 10 matches of the tournament if you're looking for stuff you may have missed to go back and watch as well. Finally, they wrap up the episode with a quick check-in to the world of All Elite Wrestling, as they look ahead to the major upcoming PPVs, All In and All Out, with previews of both confirmed & rumored matches.

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STR. Tears of Rage

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 12:58:54 +0000

This week, we talk Robbie Robertson and William Friedkin, then onto the news-- scintillating Board of Directors discussion and WWE shakes up announce teams. Then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM where we pretty much loathed everything with a few notable exceptions.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #68: AEW's Creative Issues, SummerSlam Thoughts and NJPW's Roster

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 02:33:49 +0000

In the latest episode of the GWP, host Jesse Collings flies solo to talk about some recent issues in wrestling. First, Jesse talks about AEW's lack of thorough creative direction for a majority of its roster with only a few weeks remaining before the biggest show in company history. Then he talks about SummerSlam, the current WWE roster and why he has never felt less connected with the product or WWE fans. Lastly, he reviews the performance of each wrestler in the G1, discusses NJPW's push of a new generation and more.

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269 Super J-Cast G1 Final Four

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 19:30:14 +0000

Joel and Damon return as we break down the final four of this year's NJPW G1 Climax. The guys discuss the MVPs of each block and provide news, notes and analysis of NJPW's yearly event. Plus, Joel and Damon discuss NJPW's Future Stonks, Joel's first podcast back in the UK, EVIL feedback, what if Will leaves?, Is it time for a booker change?, and answer the questions we feel like.

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The Flagship: SummerSlam, All In Booking, TripleMania, CMLL & more!

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 16:30:00 +0000

This week on The Flagship Podcast we review WWE SummerSlam 2023, discuss if The Bloodline angle is finally reaching its nadir, AEW's perplexing All In Wembley booking, AAA's TripleMania Mexico City show, the latest in CMLL, and discussions of AJPW's Royal Road tournament, Dragongate's King of Gate, NJPW's G1 Climax & more!

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: First-Ever GBH Offer Match

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 18:53:29 +0000

We have a first-ever Good, Bad, Hungee offer match! Hosts Tyler and Fred discuss what that is and why we need more of that.

Also, we are less than 3 weeks from All In and the card is slowly coming together. Is AEW right in booking this card slowly or have they made a big mistake? We discuss that and more, including ESPN's awful 30 best wrestlers under 30 list.

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Open The Voice Gate - 2023 King of Gate Finals!

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 08:36:56 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

King of Gate 2023 has been crowned and Case and Mike are back to talk all about it. They lead off the show discussing the tournament, Kota Minoura and Big Boss Shimizu. From there they talk about the rapidly approaching Dangerous Gate major show coming up in less than two weeks, discuss a Weekly Pro cover, review the big week in house shows including U-T’s homecoming in a rapidly changing Nagoya!

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Music of the Mat #166: Jun Kasai

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 17:03:58 +0000

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined for the first time by Kevin Hare (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss the themes of the "Crazy Monkey" Jun Kasai. Kasai has bled, maimed, and scarred his body for 25 years to become one of the most famous and beloved wrestlers in deathmatch wrestling. Andrew and Kevin chat about Kasai's impressive longevity in a dangerous style of wrestling, what makes him stand out amongst other deathmatch guys, and his entrance music that is equal parts intense and monkey-based.

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Emerald FlowShow #44: The Geekification of Kaito Kiyomiya

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 13:18:10 +0000

Paul is joined by special guest Andrew Sinclair to rant about Kaito's treatment in the G1 and talk about his future going forward. They also cover the beginning of NOAH's N1 tournament. In another rant Paul talks about GLEAT Ver. Mega and the promotion's baffling booking. Then they pivot to something more positive by talking about All Japan's recent success including two Triple Crown title defenses and they close the show discussing the recently announced field for the Royal Road tournament.

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Eurograps Express - RevPro Live In London, CopperBox and AEW News, Purpose Wrestling

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 02:36:07 +0000

Neil is back with another huge show, talking about the latest news and events on the British and European wrestling scene. We catch up on a plethora of show announcements, preview the Copperbox card before reviewing shows from RevPro and Purpose Wrestling!

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JBA: TJPW Tokyo Princess Cup Quarter Finals, Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix, Massive Stardom Preview, 666, and much more!

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:30:00 +0000

Kelly and Taylor jump into the episode discussing the quarter finals of Tokyo Joshi's Tokyo Princess Cup, live from Korakuen Hall!

They also cover Stardom's 5 Star Grand Prix along with everything else that happened over last two weeks in joshi, including Ice Ribbon action, Tokyo Joshi's amusement park show, Ganbare and even 666!

Then they preview everything coming up in the next two weeks, including an incredible eight shows from Stardom, the semifinals and finals of the Tokyo Princess Cup, a big Oz Academy Korakuen Hall show and even more!

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me Ep. 41 Bound For Glory October 2005 - Spike TV Debut, Team 3D Debut, Rhino Title Win

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 14:11:17 +0000

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Bound For Glory 2005 - including the first month on Spike TV, Team 3D's debut, Kevin Nash's return and subsequent pulling out of Bound For Glory, Rhino's World Title win, TNA's ratings success, WWE's petty battles with Spike, Jerry Jarrett visiting WWE, Jeff Hardy's biggest Swanton, Jushin Liger's TNA debut, Iron Man 2, the Team 3D funeral and so much more.

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STR. The Elite Stay

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 05:23:23 +0000

The Elite re-sign with AEW, the Feds are looking into Vince, then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: ICE COLD TAKES on the Great American Bash, a SummerSlam preview, both AEW shows were strong and Chris for some reason watched NXT twice.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #67: WWE's New Boom Period

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 22:40:00 +0000

In the latest episode of the GWP, host Jesse Collings is joined by Josh Nason, Contributing Editor for F4Wonline.com, to discuss the business growth for WWE over the past year. They talk about the popularity of the Bloodline angle, the shift in company creative since Vince McMahon originally resigned last year, the booking of babyfaces and how sustainable this kind of success is for WWE.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: 88 Episodes Short of WCW Nitro

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:58:14 +0000

On the latest episode, Tyler and Fred discuss the 200th episode of AEW Dynamite and a highly-rated Collision show.

Please like, share, and subscribe to celebrate the return of our plunder king Chuck Taylor.

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The Flagship: The Elite Remain with AEW, SummerSlam, GAB, G1 & more!

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:00:00 +0000

This week on The Flagship Podcast, Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks and Hangman Page officially re-sign with AEW, Vince McMahon is the subject of a federal search warrant and grand jury subpoena, a preview of SummerSlam, a review of NXT Great American Bash, all of the remaining G1 Climax 33 scenarios, Bandido/Big Lucha, the life and career of Adrian Street and so much more.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate King of Gate 2023 Finals Preview and U-T's 10th Anniversary!

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 08:48:20 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

There’s only one night left in Dragongate’s King of Gate 2023 tournament and Open The Voice Gate is back to talk all about it. Case and Mike have an unplanned immediate segue to this weekend’s GLEAT VER MEGA show before getting into Dragongate’s last week in Tsushima and Yamaguchi. With Thursday’s semi-final and final ahead of us in Korakuen Hall, they look at the semifinalists path to Korakuen, their takeaways from the tournament and every way to preview the prospective final.

After that, in order to celebrate U-T’s 10th Anniversary Match this weekend, Case and Mike look at three of their favorite U-T matches available on the Dragongate Network!

Joint - U-T vs Super Shisa, 4/16/19 - https://dragongate.live/title/?program=std_vol76&episode=1

Case - U-T vs Shun, 12/4/18 - https://dragongate.live/title/?program=program_201805301615&episode=33

Mike - Open The Twin Gate- Big Ben (c) vs U-T & KAI, 3/3/19 - https://dragongate.live/title/?program=comp_infinity2019&episode=6

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268 Super J-Cast G1 Climax Block Analysis

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 14:00:35 +0000

Joel and Damon return as we break down each block of this year's NJPW G1 Climax . The guys discuss the MVPs of each block and provide news, notes and analysis of NJPW's yearly event. Plus, Joel and Damon discuss Ren Narita , Joel's last podcast in Asia, G1 disappointments, What Does Joel's Daughter Like?, All Star Junior Festival 2023 USA, and answer your questions.

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STR. Great American Bash 2023

Sat, 29 Jul 2023 03:54:29 +0000

This week, we ask the question was the AEW sign about the women's division acknowledgment or an attempt to spike the football? Vince gets surgery, is he now Mecha-Vince? Then the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: NXT Great American Bash preview, AR Fox, Collision missteps, the endgame of Jericho and Callis and should L.A. Knight be getting pushed harder due to his reactions.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Why Are We Doing ECW Again

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 20:43:04 +0000

Coming out of Blood and Guts, Dynamite started setting the stage for All In at Wembley Stadium.

Jack Perry vs ECW?
BCC vs Death Triangle in full swing
Dante Fox and Killshot reunion
Britt Baker vs Taya Valkyrie disaster
MJF offers Adam Cole a title shot

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The Flagship: ROH Death Before Dishonor, NXT ratings, ALL IN, & more!

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:30:00 +0000

The Flagship Podcast is back this week to review ROH's Death Before Dishonor, discuss NXT's surging ratings, preview NXT's The Great American Bash, wonder why there has been very little promotion of ALL IN and so much more!

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Days of Thunder #72: Van's Hammer

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 13:38:03 +0000

Days of Thunder returns to kick off the WCW Presidency of Sting, which I'm sure will be the last change of authority they ever do. On the show this week:

*Baseball caps enhancing nudity

*How the Cold War REALLY ended.

*The least bad Van Hammer match ever

*A brief glimpse of an Eddie and Rey tag team

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate King of Gate 2023 Quarterfinals!

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 13:55:57 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

And then there were five wrestlers remaining in Dragongate’s King of Gate 2023 tournament, and Open The Voice Gate returns to talk about how we got here. It’s quarterfinal action in Kobe (7/22) and Gifu (7/23) last week with Shimizu vs Susumu, Kikuta vs Kondo and the big hometown Yoshioka vs Minoura matches. As well, Case and Mike talk about in depth the very special Gifu show, available in full on the Dragongate Network as well as partially on YouTube, as well as a very ominous Toryumon X network upload!

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Music of the Mat #165: Ultimo Dragon

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:42:02 +0000

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by Mike Spears (Open the Voice Gate, SpearsOvations) to discuss the themes of the father of the Dragon System, Ultimo Dragon. As one of the pioneers of the lucharesu style and one of Japanese wrestling's most influential figures, Ultimo Dragon's career has taken him across Japan, Mexico, WCW, WWE, and beyond. Andrew and Mike chat about Ultimo's legacy as a wrestler and trainer, his dashing good looks, his longtime use of "Separados" as a theme, and more.

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JBA: Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix Opening Night, TJPW Tokyo Princess Cup, Utami in America and much more!

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:40:59 +0000

Kelly and Taylor kick off their coverage of Stardom's 5 Star Grand Prix, rating and reviewing all the matches from the big opening night of the tournament!

They also cover the other big tournament happening in joshi, Tokyo Joshi's Tokyo Princess Cup along with everything else that happened over last two weeks in joshi, including a big title change in Ice Ribbon, the end of WAVE's Catch The WAVE tournament, and a report from some live joshi action!

Then they preview everything coming up in the next two weeks, highlighted by the next two weeks of 5 Star Grand Prix action, the next round of Tokyo Joshi's Tokyo Princess Cup, and some Amusement Park Wrestling!

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267 Super J-Cast G1 Climax Nights 3-6 Review

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:31:35 +0000

Joel and Damon return with a full review of nights 3 thru 6 of NJPW G1 Climax. The guys break down the top matches and provide news, notes and analysis of NJPW's yearly event. Plus, Joel and Damon discuss weak G1 attendance, escape rooms, SANADA, Kevin Kelly, Abroad In Japan and answer your questions.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #66: AEW and WWE Press Conferences And Changes In Wrestling Media

Sat, 22 Jul 2023 15:30:10 +0000

In the latest episode of the GWP, host Jesse Collings is joined by Post Wrestling's John Pollock, to discuss the history and evolution of AEW and WWE's post-PPV press conferences. The guys talk about the evolving sense of transparency in the pressers, the quality of questions being asked, the various forms of wrestling media that are involved, and the general state of wrestling media a few years into getting unprecedented access to wrestling executives.

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STR. Dichotomy

Sat, 22 Jul 2023 05:23:47 +0000

We enjoyed Collision and were a bit dour on Dynamite. THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM must flow because the children you were promised last week aren't on this week, and we explain why on that too.

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The Flagship: Blood & Guts Rating, Collision, G1 Climax, Miyahara vs. Nakajima

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:30:00 +0000

The Flagship Podcast returns this week to catch you up on NJPW's G1 Climax 33 through four nights, reaction to the Blood & Guts rating, a check-in on AEW Collision, the incredible, must-see Katsuhiko Nakajima vs. Kento Miyahara match, ROH's Death Before Dishonor, AAA's disastrous TripleMania Tijuana & more!

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Red Cross and Shark Week Synergy

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 17:28:21 +0000

Blood and Guts has passed and delivered in a major way. There was a lot of drama leading into the match and more coming out of it.

PAC and Takeshita bailed on the BCC
Blood and Guts was as sadistic as advertised
Jon Moxley submits again?
Jack Perry vs Hook delivered in a major way

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate King of Gate 2023 Week Two!

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:49:12 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

It’s a jam packed second week of King of Gate 2023! Case and Mike lead off this week with their spoiler free recommendations, then talk about who to keep an eye on through the rest of the tournament and on the road to Dangerous Gate! From there, they review the action from Aichi, Kyoto, Kanazawa and Saitama before looking ahead to the quarterfinals and this weekend in Kobe and Gifu!

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Emerald FlowShow #43: Kento vs. Nakajima Nuff Said

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 02:47:51 +0000

Paul and Gerard talk about what everyone else is talking about and that is the big Kento vs Nakajima match in Korakuen. They gush about the match and how much of a success the whole thing is for both promotions. Then they preview HAYATA vs Atsuki Aoyagi, talk about the announced N1 card and the build up of Hokuto Omori. They finish off the show with a discussion about GLEAT's disappointing Sumo Hall card

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266 Super J-Cast Ice Cold G1 Climax 1-2 Review

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 14:20:31 +0000

Joel and Damon return with a full review of nights 1 and 2 of NJPW G1 Climax. The guys break down the top matches and provide news, notes, and analysis of NJPW's yearly event. Plus, Joel and Damon discuss Hiroshi Tanahashi, fans stuck in 2019, SANADA, Evil, and happy birthday wishes for Joel and Editor Dan.

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Eurograps Express - RevPro Epic Encounter 2023 and WWE's Money In The Bank

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 21:50:21 +0000

Join Neil for another huge show as he breaks down the recent RevPro York Hall show in more detail and with more insight than anyone else! He also talks about TMWRNJ, the wonders of posh food courts and has a go at Roman Reigns.

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STR. Blood and Yucks

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 13:51:11 +0000

This week: Mantaur, Smackdown is the top show in ratings, AEW goes back to back weeks with PPVs and AEW talent gets a memo. Then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Collision, MJF/Adam Cole, should Nick Wayne have won his debut, Ilja/Bronn, NXT call ups post-draft analysis and MORE!

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #65: IT'S STIIIIIINGGGGG!!!

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 19:05:00 +0000

In the latest episode of the GWP, host Jesse Collings is joined by Joe Gagne, as the two discuss the career and legacy of The Icon, Sting. Jesse and Joe go over their respective introductions to Sting as fans, their thoughts about his career in WCW, TNA, WWE and finally AEW, how he has won them over since coming to AEW and how his star power still stands out today.

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The Flagship: SmackDown Ratings, Blood & Guts, CMLL, TripleMania, RevPro & more!

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 16:05:00 +0000

This week's on The Flagship Podcast, we delve into various topics, including the recent surge in SmackDown ratings, Roman Reigns' argument for being Wrestler of the Year, a potential dark horse candidate for Wrestler of the Year in CMLL, and AAA's TripleMania Tijuana featuring Kenny Omega vs. Vikingo.

We also discuss AEW's expansion to 12 PPVs a year, the upcoming Blood & Guts lineup, RevPro Epic Encounters 2023, MLW Never Say Never, Inspire A.D.'s Ecstasy Of Gold 2023, Yuji Okabayashi, and the unfortunate passing of Mike Halac/Mantaur.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Kota Ibushi Got His T-shirt Money

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 19:00:00 +0000

This week, there is a lot to talk about! Tyler and Fred discuss the biggest storylines with AEW on the number-one wrestling podcast in Turkey.

The Golden Elite is back! Kota Ibushi and PAC are the fifth members of Blood and Guts
The Bloodline is creeping into AEW
The braindead individuals who don't know Kota Ibushi
Calling out bad faith takes once again
CM Punk beating Samoa Joe

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DoT Presents Nites of Nitro #9: Down To Clown

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:00:58 +0000

Dave and Lee jump once more across to Monday Nights for a seismic Nitro in terms of 1999/2000 WCW:

*The return of the Worm

*The beginning of a Revolution

*Faygo stock reaches an all time high

*The re-return of Goldberg

Come on in and check out a big night with some actual events to discuss!

(Editor's note: There was some weird crackly effect happening on Lee's microphone. We've minimized it as much as possible without compromising the recording, but apologies for any drop in quality in a couple of moments.)

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate King of Gate 2023 First Week!

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 06:22:21 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

It’s King of Gate Season! Open The Voice Gate returns to kick off Dragongate’s big singles tournament. Case and Mike lead off the show with their spoiler free recommendations. After that it’s into Dragongate’s busiest weekend of the year with comprehensive reviews of Korakuen’s King of Gate Kickoff, Buyuden Zero Vol 2, Tournament action in Hamatsu, and the big return to Osaka to close out the weekend. After that, they conclude the episode previewing this weekend’s tournament matches!

Fujita/Mochizuki vs Abe/Hidaka can be found: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gor7Sa-6z5GTNqDggkyMKQJeNjnB3JmH/edit

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Music of the Mat #164: Terry Funk's Great Texan

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:00:11 +0000

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by Jeff Hawkins (Shake Them Ropes) to discuss Terry Funk's 1984 album Great Texan. Yes, Terry Funk put out an album in Japan where he "sings." Andrew and Jeff go track-by-track, breaking down Terry's vocals, the album's soft rock musical stylings, the shlock lyrics, Jimmy Hart's heavy influence, and more.

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Emerald FlowShow #42: Puro Year Awards 2022/2023 w/ Kelly Harrass & Liam Jones

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:27:50 +0000

Paul and Gerard welcome two guests, Kelly Harrass of Jumping Bomb Audio and Liam Jones of You Got To Be Kidding Me, onto the show to hand out some awards.

In this case, they looked at the second half of 2022 and the first half of 2023 to determine the best and worst in pro wrestling across Japan.

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JBA: Stardom Midsummer Champions, TJPW Summer Sun Princess, 5 Star Grand Prix Night One Preview and much more!

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:43:01 +0000

Kelly and Taylor talk two massive shows, covering Stardom's Midsummer Champions alongside Tokyo Joshi's Summer Sun Princess, with reviews of every match, including a big Match of the Year contender!

They also cover everything else that happened over last two weeks in joshi, including a big title change in SEAdLINNNG, NJPW STRONG action, the Catch the WAVE winners tournament and much more!

Then they preview everything coming up in the next two weeks, highlighted by the opening night of Stardom's 5 Star Grand Prix, the kickoff of Tokyo Joshi's Tokyo Princess Cup, and a big Sendai Girls Korakuen Hall show!

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265 Super J-Cast NJPW Strong Independence Day Review

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 05:34:47 +0000

265 Super J-Cast NJPW Strong Independence Day Review - Joel and Damon return with a full review of two nights of NJPW Independence Day shows from Korakuen Hall . The guys break down the top matches and discuss future plans with NJPW Strong. Plus, Joel and Damon preview this year's G1 Climax beginning Saturday July 15th.

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STR. Pettiness

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 07:22:52 +0000

This week, Vince decides to roll into AEW territory, Collision had low ratings but Nov knows why, then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: ICE COLD TAKES (tm) on Money in the Bank, Habeas Corpus, who really is the champ in AEW and so much more, yet so much less.

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The Flagship: Money in the Bank, Yuma Aoyagi Triple Crown, Kobe World & more!

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 16:20:00 +0000

The Flagship Podcast returns this week to recap a busy week in pro wrestling featuring WWE's Money in the Bank 2023, highlighted by The Bloodline Civil War main event, Dragongate's Kobe World Pro Wrestling Festival, NJPW STRONG"s Independence Day shows and a new Triple Crown champion in Yuma Aoyagi.

We'll also chat about Jerry McDevitt taking a step back from representing WWE, the ongoing twists and turns of the WWE/MLW lawsuit, RevPro's York Hall show on July 9, and more.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Welcome to the Family?

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 21:12:21 +0000

This week, Tyler and Fred discuss an eventful week of All Elite Wrestling, including:

-The Elite vs. BCC Blood and Guts match is 5v5

-Difference in Collision and Dynamite

-What's going on with Adam Cole and MJF?

-Owen Hart Memorial breakdown

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Kobe World 2023 Review!

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 06:35:56 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Kobe Pro-Wrestling Festival 2023 is in the rear view and Open The Voice Gate is here to talk all about it. They lead off talking big picture and discussing the business of Dragongate’s biggest show of the year. From there, it’s the Five Way Steel Cage Survival Match and how all five came out of Kobe World Kinen Hall, Kikuta vs Yoshioka, YAMATO vs Hiromu and talk about the entire show. Closing out the episode, Case and Mike look ahead to the King of Gate Kickoff this Friday in Tokyo and the weekend in Osaka!

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Emerald FlowShow #41: Baby Kiss Me Like A Rockstar

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 21:49:00 +0000

Paul and Gerard talk about All Japan doing the right thing and finally putting the Triple Crown on Yuma Aoyagi. They compare the state of the promotion compared to one year ago and what might be next for Kento Miyahara. In the NOAH section they cover the dissolution of Kongo, the big Kento vs Nakjima matching coming up, as well as Gerard giving his thoughts on the N1 participants. They close off the show covering GLEAT's big second anniversary show including the big Ibushi announcment and some headscratching booking.

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5 Star Match Game #33: Bret "The Hitman" Hart

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:59:28 +0000

The Five Star Match Game returns with a special show dedicated to Bret "The Hitman" Hart.

Our power panel of Alan Counihan (Alan4L), Lee Malone (@WCWThunderPod), and Griffin Peltier (@Hollywd12) field a series of questions about Bret's career from Stampede to WCW. Who will be the best there is, the nest there was, and the best there ever will be (at trivia)? Who gets SCREWED by difficult questions? Who are you to doubt this will be a great show?

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264 Super J-Cast Forbidden Door Review

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:09:29 +0000

Joel and Damon are back with a full review of Forbidden Door from Toronto. The guys break down each match and discuss future plans with NJPW's working arrangement with AEW. Plus, Joel and Damon get into the weeds with Reiwa Three Musketeers, Kenny vs Will 3? ,Hiroshi Tanahashi, and preview the NJPW Strong Independence Day shows from Korakuen Hall.

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STR. MITB 2023

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 04:00:00 +0000

This week, we talk the deaths of Alan Arkin and Darren "Droz" Drozdov. Then Vince likes to change things, changes in announcing, Bryan Danielson's injury and more. Then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: ICE COLD TAKES on Forbidden Door, the Dark Order/Elite feud and why Adam Page is like John Mullaney. Then a Money in the Bank preview with an impromptu Shake Them Ropes Theatre, and we give flowers to Jungle Boy and Ruby Riott

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #64: The WWE Performance Center, Indie Wrestling And The Future of Talent Development

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 02:08:58 +0000

Host Jesse Collings is joined by Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics to discuss the results from ten years of the WWE Performance Center, WWE strategies in terms of talent development, the lack of top stars developed internally by WWE, AEW's use of young and promising talent, the changing landscape of indie wrestling and what that means for future talent development, and a lot more.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: I Don't Care About Some CHIKARA BS

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:35:00 +0000

This week, Tyler and Fred have a second episode which discusses an eventful episode of Dynamite. How does the relationship between Eddie Kingston evolve after Forbidden Door? The Dark Order confronts Hangman Page and accepts the trios open challenge. Also, Sting still rules at 64 years old.

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The Flagship: Money in the Bank, Kobe World, AEW: Fight Forever & Inspire A.D.

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:08:28 +0000

This week, the Flagship Podcast is back with a preview of WWE Money in the Bank, Dragongate's Kobe World 2023, and NJPW's 4th of July weekend.

Additionally, discussions about the AEW: Fight Forever video game and a special segment with Justin Bissonnette, the first-ever Flagship guest, to talk about the 10th anniversary of Inspire A.D. and the current state of indie wrestling.

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me Ep. 40 Unbreakable September 2005 - Styles/Daniels/Joe, Foley and Jericho to TNA?

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 23:30:00 +0000

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Unbreakable 2005 - including the famous Styles/Daniels/Joe three way, Mick Foley nearly coming to TNA, Chris Jericho's TNA website tease, all the final hype for the Spike TV debut including who TNA is looking to bring in, the war between WWE and Spike TV, Gail Kim signing, Sean Waltman no-showing, the Chris Candido Memorial Tag Team Tournament, and so much more.

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Days of Thunder: The Fuller Monty

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:57:07 +0000

Dave and Lee are back in the saddle for one of the dullest Thunders yet seen on our journey. Come one come all, as we talk the lows and lowers of:

*5 minute matches that feel like 20

*What are they doing with David Flair?

*The Dead Horse Derby

*A show where absolutely no one involved wanted to come to work.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Kobe World 2023 Preview!

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 13:53:33 +0000

We are on the doorstep of Dragongate’s biggest show of the year, Kobe Pro-Wrestling Festival 2023, and Open The Voice Gate returns to give their last thoughts before July 2nd. Case and Mike spend over an hour and a half previewing and breaking down the entire card including the Steel Cage Survival Five Way main event and Kikuta vs Yoshioka for the Dream Gate. Then to round out the show, they play a special Kobe World edition of Remember That Guy and make second half of 2023 predictions!

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Music of the Mat #163: Music Memories with Andy LaBarre

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:43:16 +0000

On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's another edition of Music Memories! Andrew is joined by former VOW contributor Andy LaBarre to discuss three memories from Andy's wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. Andrew and Andy discuss one of Andy's favorite shows WrestleMania VII, becoming enthralled with the late iconic wrestler Hayabusa, the 90s shoot style legend Volk Han, and more!

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Lucha Jobbers: AEW/NJPW Forbidden Door 2023 y WWC Aniversario 50

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 03:04:00 +0000

Esta semana platicamos sobre el evento de AEW y NJPW Forbidden Door 2023: reseña, importancia del evento, positivo y negativo y movidas prohibidas. También, el tío Abraham nos platica sobre su experiencia en vivo en el Aniversario 50 de WWC en Bayamon, Puerto Rico.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: IT'S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 21:37:56 +0000

This week, Tyler and Fred discuss an incredible Forbidden Door show. From Hiroshi Tanahashi using his diminishing skills to his advantage to entrance music mattering and an incredibly rare tap out, there is a lot to discuss.

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Open The Voice Gate - Kobe Pro-Wrestling Festival 2023 Preview with Jae!

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:05:00 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

It’s Kobe Pro-Wrestling Festival Week and Open The Voice Gate is back with special guest Jae Church, the English voice of Dragongate, for a super-sized episode previewing this year’s show, talking Reiwa Big Six, SBK/Fujiwara, G-Something, and a whole lot more!

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JBA: Stardom Sunshine, Midsummer Champions, Summer Sun Princess Preview and much more!

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:14:11 +0000

Kelly and Taylor dive into Stardom's latest show, Stardom Sunshine, highlighted by the announcement of the 5 Star Grand Prix Blocks and the main event Loser Must Leave Unit Steel Cage Match.

They also cover everything else that happened over last two weeks in joshi, including further action in the Catch the WAVE tournament, title matches in Ice Ribbon and DIANA, and much more!

Then they preview everything coming up in the next two weeks, featuring two massive shows, Stardom's Midsummer Champions and Tokyo Joshi's Summer Sun Princess!

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Emerald FlowShow #40: Is Jake Lee Too Tall? & N1 Participants

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 20:00:00 +0000

On this supersized episode, Paul and Gerard first talk about NOAH's show in Nagaoya, including a terrible Jr title defense and another great Jake defense. They discuss whether or not Jake would be better if he was smaller. Then they pivot to All Japan to talk about All Japan's hot run and Yuma Anzai's historical title challenge against Yuji Nagata.

In the second half of the show Paul is joined by VOW's own Andrew Sinclair to talk about NOAH's Korakuen show main evented by an excellent Kenoh vs Go Shiozaki match and the N1 participants that were announced at the show.

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The Flagship: AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door Preview, Owen Hart Tourney, AJPW/Nagata vs. Anzai

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 16:02:33 +0000

The Flagship is back at full strength this week with Joe back from vacation as we previewed AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door with previews and predictions for each match on what looks to be an unbelievable show.

We also dug into upcoming AEW lineups for Collision, Rampage, and the Owen Hart and Martha Hart Tournaments brackets.

Elsewhere in the wrestling world, we checked in with All Japan Pro Wrestling including the a big Triple Crown Championship defense between Yuji Nagata and Yuma Anzai from AJPW as well as the NOAH N-1 Victory 2023 Block lineups.

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STR. Camping Sucks

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:11:17 +0000

Everyone's doing big numbers. What did we think of Collision: What did it do well? What was missing? Then, THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Forbidden Door preview, Mustafa Ali, The Bloodline, and more!

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Opening the Forbidden Door w/Joel from Super-J Cast

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 16:25:05 +0000

This week, Tyler and Fred welcome a special guest in Joel Abraham from the Super-J Cast! There is a lot to discuss regarding the Forbidden Door card this upcoming Sunday night in Toronto. Who will win the top two matches? Is Sting and Darby's partner the obvious choice? What matches could be added on the preshow? All of that and more on a loaded episode

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Open The Voice Gate – Kobune & Fujiwara & Dragongate & 4-Way 6-Man Memories

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:54:36 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

With the official announcement of SB KENTo and Takuma Fujiwara’s departure from Dragongate coming over the weekend, Case and Mike spend the first half of the show discussing the news with some new reporting. They discuss the context of the departure and the announcement along with what their exit means for their career and Dragongate’s future. From there, they discuss the new upload of the first ever 4-Way 6-Man Tag from 8/30/03 and their thoughts on Shin M2K vs Crazy Max vs Italian Connection vs Do’FIXER, and their first half of 2023 Dragongate matches of the year!

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263 Super J-Cast NJPWxAEW Forbidden Door 2023 Preview

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:12:57 +0000

Joel and Damon are back this week to preview NJPW/AEW's Forbidden Door show from Toronto. As a special bonus, we join the guys at TSN Radio's Sunday Night Main Event to dive even deeper into the Forbidden Door.

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Days of Thunder: Bash at the Beach 1999

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:38:38 +0000

It's the Dumbest Party of the Summer! Days of Thunder returns, and the lads have much to talk about following a diabolical PPV:

*Just how bad IS The Cat?

*The art of making lengthy video packages that explain nothing

*The Junkyard calls.

*The return of a former WCW Tag Team Champion.

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Eurograps Express - Is Rev Pro OK?

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 02:14:58 +0000

Neil is back with another huge show about all the wrestling on the British and European scene! Neil has been far too positive recently, but RevPro fumbling over the last few weeks have given him the opportunity to have a right good rant or two! We also catch up with some news from All In Weekend and rank ice creams. Enjoy!

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STR. Collision Course of Course

Sat, 17 Jun 2023 17:52:46 +0000

This week: we anticipate Collision but someone's being dramatic. AEW hirings and firings. Rights fees. Then the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM -- and we are Polly Positive: perhaps the best episode of Dynamite ever? Money in the Bank ladder matches seem intriguing, and of course...the absolute state of Thea Hail. All this, more, and a tangent on ALF so dumb Jeff regrets not editing it out of the show.

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The Flagship: AEW Collision Debut, Against All Odds, G1 Climax 33 & more!

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 16:30:00 +0000

The Flagship Podcast is back this week as Rich welcomes special guest hosts Andrew Sinclair and Chris Samsa to the show. We’ll have a unique format for this week’s show with Joe on vacation.

The Flagship will begin this week with a recap and review of Impact Wrestling’s Against All Odds 2023 show and a look at the latest happenings in Impact with VOW’s Impact columnist and reviewer Andrew Sinclair.

After that, Rich will do a brief solo quick hit news segment about AEW Collision’s debut, RUSH leaving AAA, turmoil in the Chicago indie scene, and WWE’s perplexing new title belts.

The show's final segment will see NJPW World’s research and statistics guru Chris Samsa join the show to discuss NJPW’s G1 Climax 33 block lineups and what the G1 Climax schedule tells us about potential winners and block advancers.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Rinky Dink Indie Fed in Japan

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 19:10:24 +0000

This week, Tyler and Fred break down one of the best Dynamites of all-time! Along with being a great show, it was newsworthy as well. We discuss a great MJF/Adam Cole match, two title matches added to Forbidden Door and why the opponents make sense, and a phenomenal show closing angle with Will Ospreay looking like a god.

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Open The Voice Gate - Five Way Steel Cage Survival at Kobe World!

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 13:42:51 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

We are at the final Network stop before Kobe Pro-Wrestling Festival and Voice Gate is back to talk all about it. It’s the Mascara Contra Mascara 5 Way Steel Cage Survival match main eventing Dragongate’s biggest show of the year over the Dream Gate title match, and Case and Mike discuss the finalized card and its implications. They then review the rest of the day-night double header in Hakata, do a Spot Check on the roster and where they are this year at Kobe World vs last year, and preview this weekend’s Okinawa trip!

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Music of the Mat #162: New Japan Grab Bag Vol. 4

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:44:17 +0000

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined for the first time by Warren Hayes (Voices of Wrestling, The Mr. Warren Hayes Show) for another New Japan Pro Wrestling grab bag of themes. Andrew and Warren discuss New Japan's bounce back in 2023 with cheering crowds, great matches, and fresh storylines, then get into themes for Shota Umino, David Finlay, Bishamon, DOUKI, Titán, and many more!

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JBA: Tokyo Joshi Stick Out, Tokyo Princess Cup, Stardom Sunshine Preview, GCW & more!

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:28:39 +0000

Kelly and Taylor give all their thoughts about Tokyo Joshi's latest Korakuen Hall show, Stick Out, along with a review of all sixteen announced participants for the 10th Princess Cup and their predictions on who might win it all.

They also cover everything else that happened over last two weeks in joshi, including New Blood 9, Stardom's latest Korakuen Hall show, as well as coverage on GCW's Tournament of Survival and Rina Yamashita's victory!

Then they preview everything coming up in the next two weeks, highlighted by Stardom Sunshine, featuring a All Out War Cage Loser Leaves Unit Match!

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262 Super J-Cast All Together Again Review

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 02:12:06 +0000

Joel and Damon are joined this week by Paul from The Emerald FlowShow as they review All Together Again. We discuss all the matches, NOAH and All Japan state of the union, stars of the show, G1 Climax blocks and more!

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STR. Humbled

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:18:58 +0000

This week, we talk a bit about the Iron Sheik and his legacy to Gen X fandom, the main event of Forbidden Door, the cancellation of Young Rock, and Smackdown's monster number, then the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: the Bloodline, the MJF/Cole promo, NXT being terrible, Dark Side of the Ring and MORE! Also: why are parents always early?

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The Flagship: RIP Iron Sheik, AEW Ticket Sales, Dominion, G1 Climax 33 & more!

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000

The Flagship Wrestling Podcast returns this week with a loaded show talking about the life & career of The Iron Sheik, who passed away on Wednesday, reviews of NJPW's Dominion show, a full breakdown of G1 Climax 33 participants, the latest on AEW ticket sales for upcoming shows, Dragongate firing SB Kento & Takuma Fujiwara and, of course, an extensive review of NWA's Crockett Cup 2023.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: CHAOS and The Build to Forbidden Door

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 23:10:00 +0000

This week, Tyler and Fred break down another really good Dynamite filled with awesome bell-to-bell work. The build to Forbidden Door continues and there are some interesting nuggets in there.

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Emerald FlowShow #39: Anzai Got News For You

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:01:41 +0000

Paul and Gerard talk about the departure of Kinya Okada and Yasutaka Yano from NOAH and the mystery revolving around the whole situation, then they touch on Yuji Okabayashi's hiatus and some general news coming out of Japan. They give some brief thoughts on All Together and talk about NOAH's upcoming shows. In the second half they cover All Japan's recent Korakuen show including Suwama's face turn and Yuji Nagata's title defense against T-HAWK. They close out the show previewing All Japan's upcoming Ota Ward show where Yuman Anzai will challenge for the Triple Crown for the first time less than a year into his career.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #63: Is Constructive Criticism In Wrestling Dead?

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0000

On this episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings (@JesseCollings) is joined by Joe Lanza of The Flagship Wrestling Podcast to discuss the current state of wrestling criticism and whether or not the idea of constructive criticism is dying. They discuss the problems caused by social media, have bad-faith trolls have muddied the perception of honest criticism, the dynamics of fan culture and the resistance to criticism that both fans and wrestlers themselves have, and a lot more.

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Open The Voice Gate - SB KENTo & Takuma Fujiwara & the Road to Kobe World

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 07:49:44 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Open The Voice Gate opens this week with a long discussion about SB KENTo and Takuma Fujiwara and their departure from Dragongate. This is a wide-arching discussion based on Case and Mike’s original reporting on the situation and the Observer’s report from June 2nd. They spend close to an hour discussing their timeline of events, preconceived notions of the Dragon System’s departures, SBK and Fujiwara, how they anticipate how the situation will fall out.

From there we are one month from Kobe Pro Wrestling Festival and the card is becoming clear after a big weekend in Tokyo and Kobe! YAMATO vs Hiromu Takahashi is signed, the masked man situation becomes clear, and Yasushi Kanda has the best match of his 25 year career on this jam packed Voice Gate!

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Lucha Jobbers: Análisis de NJPW Dominion 2023

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 14:00:30 +0000

Únete a nuestro análisis exhaustivo de NJPW Dominion 2023. Platicamos sobre el nuevo Bullet Club, la presentación Yota Tsuji, la emoción de Forbidden Door y más. Además, hacemos un recorrido por el campo de participantes anunciados para el G1 Climax 33, hacemos una previa de All Together en Japón y Fantasticamania en México. Finalmente, tenemos una conversación sobre la nueva tendencia de promos en medio de luchas en WWE.

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261 Super J-Cast Dominion Review

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 14:05:45 +0000

Joel and Damon are back this week as they review a jam-packed Dominion show from Osaka-Jo Hall. We discuss Finlay's new-look Bullet Club, bad takes, Tsuji's debut, G1 Climax 33 entrants, Forbidden Door dream matches and more!

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Days of Thunder #70: Scrapheap Challenge

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 15:42:05 +0000

72 hours from Bash At The Beach 1999, Days of Thunder returns for another dose of summertime confusion. Joining Dave this week is long time friend of the show Kieran from Must See Matches ( @KieranEdits, @MustSeeMatches on Twitter)

*DDP becomes Wile E. Coyote

*An announcement that nearly finishes off Mike Tenay

*Eddie Guerrero: very good

*An update from the Board of Directors

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The Flagship: CM Punk Is Officially Back, Double or Nothing Fallout, WatoMania & more!

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:25:00 +0000

The Flagship Wrestling Podcast returns this week with yet another loaded show talking about the official announcement of CM Punk's return at the June 17 AEW Collision, a discussion on the ticket sales thus far, and the fallout from AEW's Double or Nothing 2023 show on Sunday.

Additional topics included reviews of NXT Battleground, WWE Night of Champions, NJPW's Best of the Super Junior 30 Finals, plus previews of NJPW's Dominion and NWA's Crockett Cup.

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STR. A Whole Lot

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:30:47 +0000

Memorial Day weekend had three big shows for the stateside companies, and all of them had pretty good and stuff that wasn't so good. That's pretty much the show this week on the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM. Plus we ponder, should CM Punk be the top heel on his brand?

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Don Callis Has the Body Shape of a Fisher Price Toy

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 20:01:23 +0000

This week, Tyler and Fred break down the only Dynamite between Double or Nothing and Dominion, where the real build to Forbidden Door begins. The show was a tremendous one that kept storylines going in a week that was a placeholder show post DoN.

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Open The Voice Gate - Kikuta vs Yoshioka and Ryoya Tanaka's debut!

Wed, 31 May 2023 14:03:06 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Voice Gate is back to talk about Dragongate’s Osaka return and how the road to Kobe World Pro-Wrestling Festival became more clear as Madoka Kikuta will defend the Dream Gate against D’Courage teammate and former champion Yuki Yoshioka. Case and Mike discuss the July 2nd main event, ramifications, and a quick history of unit-mate Dream Gate matches! From there, they discuss the debut of Ryoya Tanaka, Dragongate’s strong attendance in Osaka, What’s the deal with Eita and a whole lot more!

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me Ep. 39 Sacrifice August 2005 - Spike TV Announcement, Styles vs. Joe, Hardy Return

Tue, 30 May 2023 19:15:00 +0000

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Sacrifice 2005 - including the official announcement of TNA's debut on Spike TV in October, TNA getting DVDs in Walmart, Konnan's booking issues, the 2005 Super X-Cup culminating in the first Samoa Joe vs. AJ Styles TNA match, Jerry Lynn and Sean Waltman renewing their long-time rivalry, Austin Aries in an internet dream match, a real lights out...SABU, Jeff Hardy's return and so much more.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: What a Long, Strange Show Double or Nothing Was

Tue, 30 May 2023 16:43:59 +0000

This week, Fred returns to the show to review one of the weirdest pay per views in AEW history with Tyler. What do we make of the oddest show in company history that included one of the worst unsactioned matches of all-time, unintentional blackface, and an excellent heel turn.

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Análisis de NJPW BOSJ 30 y AEW Double or Nothing 2023

Tue, 30 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Esta semana platicamos sobre todo lo ocurrido en NJPW Best of the Super Juniors 30: la gran participación de Titán, el potencial de Master Wato, las mejores luchas y análisis del torneo de cada participante. Además, una previa de NJPW Dominion y una plática sobre el decepcionante AEW Double or Nothing 2023.

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Eurograps Express - AEW All In News and Updates, Maloney in Japan, Purpose Wrestling

Tue, 30 May 2023 06:18:53 +0000

Neil is back with another huge show, starting with all the latest news from the AEW All In weekend, including excitement about the recently annouced RevPro show and some analysis of The Business. We then bounce over to Japan to see how Dan Maloney got on in NJPW, before visiting a Eurograps Express favourite from the library - Purpose Wrestling.

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260 Super J-Cast BOSJ Finals and Recap

Mon, 29 May 2023 17:35:00 +0000

Joel and Damon are back this week as they review this year's BOSJ finals. The guys also discuss the growth of Master Wato, the under-appreciated JR division, 2023 New Japan booking, Aussie Open, the role of foreign and Western talent, and we preview this week's Dominion show.

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JBA: Stardom Flashing Champions, Five Star Grand Prix 2023, SAREEE-ISM, Hana Kimura Pinx and much more!

Mon, 29 May 2023 15:07:17 +0000

Kelly and Taylor kick off the show talking about Stardom's Flashing Champions event along with the announcement of the entrants for the 2023 5 Star Grand Prix!

They also cover everything else that happened over last two weeks in joshi, including the latest SEAdLINNNG show, SAREEE-ISM, the Hana Kimura memorial show Pinx and much more!

Then they preview everything coming up in the next two weeks, including Stardom's New Blood 9, TJPW Stick Out, and a number of big title matches in Sendai Girls and Ice Ribbon!

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The Flagship: Punk is Back, Double or Nothing, Super Juniors & more!

Fri, 26 May 2023 17:30:00 +0000

Another HUGE episode of The Flagship Wrestling Podcast this week as we preview AEW Double or Nothing, discuss the timeline of how CM Punk returned to AEW, ticket sales for AEW Collision's announced shows, and more.

We also dive into WWE's Night of Champions show this weekend, NXT Battleground, review NJPW Resurgence, and wrap-up Best of the Super Juniors 30.

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STR. Nutbush City Limits

Fri, 26 May 2023 15:14:50 +0000

This week: Collision is a go in Chicago, which means CM Punk...probably. Injuries abound in women's wrestling and our LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM involves all three shows we usually revolve around so we'll do previews of Double or Nothing, Battleground, and Night of Champions. Rest in Peace, Tina Turner

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Emerald FlowShow #38 Global Honored Clown

Fri, 26 May 2023 00:40:00 +0000

Paul and Gerard start off by talking about Shotaro Ashino's unfortunate injury. Then they talk about All Japan's recent shows including a great Aoyagi Brothers match. Afterwards they pivot to NOAH to cover their recent happenings including an All Japan Tag Team Title match and the debut of the Global Honored Clown Dave the Clown. They close off the show talking about the King of DDT finals and end up having a discussion on Yuji Hino's weird career path.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Double or Nothing HEAT CHECK

Thu, 25 May 2023 21:24:29 +0000

This week, Tyler is joined by VOW's book review connoisseur and host of Los Lucha Jobbers Abraham Delgado and it's time for the HEAT CHECK ahead of Double or Nothing! How excited are the guys for this weekend's pay per view?

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Open The Voice Gate - Three Nights in Sapporo

Wed, 24 May 2023 05:48:40 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Open The Voice Gate returns to make sense of three nights of Hokkaido. Case and Mike lead off with a quick Barry chat before discussing Dragongate’s first Sapporo tripleshot of the year. They try to figure out Kobe World after a meandering weekend of Kzy and BxB Hulk hometown shows, take stock of La Estrella’s return, talk about top 5 Big Match wrestlers, and preview this weekend’s show in Osaka!

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259 Super J-Cast Resurgence Review

Tue, 23 May 2023 01:50:59 +0000

Joel and Damon are back this week as they review Resurgence 2023 from Long Beach, California . The guys also discuss BOSJ predictions and stand-out matches , the next steps for Master Wato and YOH, what NJPWStrong has become, and we answer your questions.

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Days of Thunder #69: I'll Be There, But I Don't Know Where I'm Going

Mon, 22 May 2023 05:36:55 +0000

This week, Dave is joined by Voices of Wrestling contributor Joey O'Doherty ( twitter.com/AwesomeoJoe ) to chat about an eventful Thunder, featuring:

*Masterpiece Theatre

*The Case Against Blitzkrieg

*Dave finally meets his match in Arrested Development referencing

*The return of Disorderly Conduct

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STR. We Know Drama

Fri, 19 May 2023 19:05:00 +0000

This week, Superstar Billy Graham passes away and CM Punk wasn't part of the WBD upfronts, but Ace Steel has been employed for months? What? Anyhoo, after that the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM where there was a lot to like on Dynamite, a lot of meh in WWE, and Jeff watched the origin story of Jim Cornette in Memphis.

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The Flagship: CM Punk Is At It Again, AEW Collision & Billy Graham

Fri, 19 May 2023 16:15:00 +0000

You won't believe it, but CM Punk is at it again.

On this week's episode of The Flagship Podcast, we dive deep into the ongoing drama surrounding CM Punk in AEW, the announcement of AEW Collision, the current status of their TV deal, and what this means for AEW's future.

We also check in with NJPW's Best of the Super Juniors tour, including the tournament standings and highlights of notable wrestlers and matches thus far.

The show leads off though with a lengthy memorial to one of the most influential pro wrestlers in history: "Superstar" Billy Graham, who passed away yesterday at the age of 79.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #62: Where Is Wrestling Going?

Fri, 19 May 2023 14:18:52 +0000

In this episode of the GWP, Case Lowe joins the show for a deep discussion on the future of pro wrestling. They discuss what they think happening in wrestling at this moment will influence the product in the future, how the changing landscape of US independent wrestling has hurt that section of the industry's ability to innovate and influence, the issues with WWE's talent development, AEW's role in bringing certain practices mainstream, the next generation of great wrestlers a lot more.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Catastrophic Mishap Punk

Thu, 18 May 2023 20:58:04 +0000

This week, Tyler is joined by VOW's programmer extraordinaire Jeremy Sexton to talk about all the latest in the world of AEW. They discuss all the CM Punk drama, a weird four pillars build continues to be weird, and comparing Christian Cage to Stone Cold Steve Austin.

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Open The Voice Gate - The Reiwa Big Six

Wed, 17 May 2023 14:37:23 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

It’s the first full week of the Reiwa Big Six era, and Case and Mike talk all about the six-man tag from Korakuen on the 11th, each of the Big Six members, people left out, and how the company looks six weeks out from Kobe World! The inevitable Diamante and Ultimo Dragon match took a left turn, and Voice Gate has the latest on the stunning indefinite suspension of the Principal. Closing out the program, they discuss La Estrella’s return, the class of 2023’s Ryoya Tanaka, and look ahead to this week’s tripleshot in Hokkaido!

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Music of the Mat #161: AEW Grab Bag Vol. 3

Tue, 16 May 2023 17:02:16 +0000

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined for the first time by Maura Johnston (Boston Globe, Rolling Stone) for another grab bag of AEW themes. Andrew and Maura chat about AEW's recent and upcoming big shows, then get into themes for Orange Cassidy, Willow Nightingale, Rush, Jeff Jarrett & Jay Lethal, Konosuke Takeshita, and many more.

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258 Super J-Cast BOSJ Night 1-3 Review

Mon, 15 May 2023 18:29:06 +0000

Joel and Damon are back this week as they review nights 1-3 of this year's Best of the Super Juniors. The guys also discuss Lio Rush , Barenaked Ladies, the best breakfast sandwiches, tickets situation for All Star Jr. Festival USA, the joy of Hiromu Takahashi, Robbie Eagles, and we answer your questions.

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JBA: Stardom Fukuoka Goddess, TJPW Yes Wonderland, Flashing Champions & more!

Mon, 15 May 2023 14:36:15 +0000

Kelly and Taylor kick off the show talking Stardom's latest big show from Fukuoka along with Tokyo Joshi's most recent Korakuen Hall show!

They also cover everything else that happened over last two weeks in joshi, including the latest New Blood show, the announcement of Yuka Sakazaki's graduation from Tokyo Joshi and action from the Queen of the Indies!

Then they preview everything coming up in the next two weeks, including Stardom's Flashing Champions, the Hyper Misao produced First HYPE show, as well as SAREEE-ism and the Hana Kimura Pinx event!

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Dynamite is Back!!!

Fri, 12 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000

This week, Tyler and Fred discuss the best Dynamite since before Revolution, including an all-time cage match and great turn from Don Callis.

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The Flagship: AEW's New TV Deal, Backlash, BJW, Dragongate, Champion Carnival & more!

Fri, 12 May 2023 16:45:43 +0000

This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast, Joe and Rich review and recap another busy week in the world of wrestling, including the rumors of AEW's new TV deal, the changing economy in pro wrestling, WWE's Backlash PPV from Puerto Rico, Dragongate's Dead or Alive, the Champion Carnival finals & Shotaro Ashino's horribly-timed injury and, believe it or not, we turn to the world of Big-Japan Pro Wrestling!

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STR. Von Wagner Mind Mangler

Fri, 12 May 2023 15:26:52 +0000

This week, we explain what happened to last week's show, AEW getting paid and should both companies just leave the states for a while? It's a lot of LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Backlash ice cold takes, some people like good matches, Jeff likes builds; should Trick Williams have been destroyed; the 4 pillars promos; does AEW have too many midcard comedy babyfaces, Memphis 1986 and more!

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NJPW Dontaku, Backlash y previo de BOSJ 30

Tue, 09 May 2023 05:13:43 +0000

Esta semana regresamos con análisis y reseña de NJPW Dontaku y una previa del Best of Super Juniors 30. Además, Abraham nos platica de su experiencia en vivo en WWE Backlash, charlamos la importancia de la venta de taquillas de AEW All In London y un pequeño repaso por Stardom All Star Grand Queendom y la final del Champions Carnival.

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Eurograps Express - AEW At Wembley, RevPro and wXw

Mon, 08 May 2023 18:39:48 +0000

Neil is back with another huge show! Join him as he discusses all the big happenings on the British and European wrestling scene, including the AEW at Wembley success, RevPro Live In London and a bit of wXw True Colours!

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257 Super J-Cast Wrestling Dontaku Review

Mon, 08 May 2023 15:05:00 +0000

Joel and Damon are back this week as they review Wrestling Dontaku 2023 from The Fukuoka Kokusai Center. The guys also discuss the return of Yota Tsuji, Hikuleo winning the Strong title, David Finlay winning the NEVER title, BOSJ news , Tama Tonga, fans afraid of change, and we answer your questions.

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Emerald FlowShow #37: The Master of Suplex Finally Does It + Big Japan

Mon, 08 May 2023 10:21:12 +0000

On this latest episode of the Emerald FlowShow, Paul and Gerand talk about the final show of the All Japan Champion Carnival and Shotaro Ashino's big and surprising win. They then review a Big Japan show for the first time ever on the pod and chat about all of the great (and not so great) matches from the company's show on May 4.

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Days of Thunder #68: TURN THE POWER ON!

Sun, 07 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000

It's another episode of Days of Thunder, and another guest host helping Dave navigate the murky waters of WCW. This time it's the turn of long time friend of the show, the Queen of The Undercard, Erin Quinn! ( https://twitter.com/MsErinQuinn )

In Erin's DoT debut, she and Dave have quite a lot to discuss:

*Turning country music heel IN THE SOUTH.

*A stall-setting defence of The First Family

*When Kevin Nash is cool, he is uncool. But when he's not, he's very cool

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STR. Crockett Cup 86

Sun, 07 May 2023 08:09:45 +0000

The computer ate the show for the week, so from the long dead patreon, in July 2019 Chris and I watched Crockett Cup 1986. Enjoy

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Open The Voice Gate - DEAD or ALIVE 2023 Review!

Sat, 06 May 2023 00:39:26 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

DEAD or ALIVE 2023 is in the books and Open The Voice Gate is here with same day audio about Dragongate’s first Big Show of the year. It was the story two years in the making, as Shun Skywalker and Madoka Kikuta faced off in a rematch of the promotion’s shortest-ever Dream Gate match, and Case and Mike discuss the wide ranging implications of the main event and the post-match. After that, they work their way back down the card, discuss all four championship matches, a hard truth about a future apuestas match, and the one Twin Gate match that Mike really wants to happen although it might end terribly.

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The Flagship: All In Wembley Ticket Sales, WWE Draft, AJPW, NJPW & more!

Fri, 05 May 2023 15:41:55 +0000

The Flagship Wrestling Podcast returns this week to discuss the latest news and events in the world of wrestling!

In this week's show we discuss the monumental achievement AEW accomplished with their All In Wembley Stadium ticket sales, the current state of Ring of Honor, what the end of Dark & Dark:Elevation means for ROH & more!

Elsewhere in the world, we review NJPW's Satsuma No Kuni and Wrestling Dontaku shows, discuss the return and immediately main event push of Yota Tsuji and the return of Jon Moxley to the company.

We also dive into AJPW's Champion Carnival, a recent show of the year contender from Pro Wrestling NOAH, reactions to WWE's draft, Dom Mysterio's piped-in heat, the world of MLW never stopping & so much more.

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Emerald FlowShow #36: Wrestle-1ism Running Wild

Thu, 04 May 2023 23:36:17 +0000

Paul and Gerard talk about NOAH's great Sumo Hall Show including Jake Lee defending the GHC Title against Naomichi Marufuji. Then they pivot to All Japan to give a run down of the results of the Champion Carnival and talk about Shotaro Ashino's and T-Hawk's surprising runs to the final

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: AEW Bad Faithers In The Mud

Thu, 04 May 2023 18:12:37 +0000

This week, Tyler and Fred discuss AEW selling over 43,000 tickets during the first two pre-sales for All In and an interesting AEW Dynamite packed with storyline advancement.

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Music of the Mat #160: The Four Pillars of All Japan

Tue, 02 May 2023 17:19:52 +0000

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by JoJo Remy (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss the themes of the Four Pillars of All Japan Pro Wrestling: Mitsuharu Misawa, Kenta Kobashi, Toshiaki Kawada, and Akira Taue. As four of the greatest and most iconic wrestlers of all time, the group helped take AJPW to monumental heights in the 90s with their incredible matches that have stood the test of time. Andrew and JoJo go through their iconic theme songs in AJPW and NOAH with plenty of epic guitars, keyboards, and a dash of Kenny Loggins along the way.

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Open The Voice Gate - DEAD OR ALIVE 2023 Preview!

Tue, 02 May 2023 09:38:58 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

It’s Golden Week and DEAD OR ALIVE 2023 is this Friday and Voice Gate is back to talk all about it! It’s time for Dragongate’s first big show of the year in Nagoya with Shun Skywalker defending the Open The Dream Gate against Madoka Kikuta in a rematch two years in the making! Case and Mike talk their way through the card and then discuss Ryukyu Dragon Pro Wrestling Memorial main event with YAMATO defending the Ryou title against the Don of Okinawa, Guruken Mask, preview Wednesday and Thursday’s Kyoto KBS Hall double shot, and look ahead to Don Fujii’s 26th Anniversary.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #61: The Legacy of TNA/Impact Wrestling

Tue, 02 May 2023 01:00:00 +0000

On the latest episode of the GWP, Jesse Collings (@JesseCollings)is joined by Garrett Kidney, and they discuss the history and legacy of TNA/Impact wrestling. They get into the general image TNA has left on pro wrestling, why people don't always evaluate the company fairly, the miscues the company had in promoting/hiring talent, the lack of consistent creative vision, and the important role the company played in defining a non-WWE wrestling world.

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256 Super J-Cast Wrestling Satsuma no Kuni Review

Mon, 01 May 2023 23:00:17 +0000

Joel and Damon are back this week as they review Wrestling Satsuma no Kuni show as well as the Road To Wrestling Dontaku show from Hiroshima. The guys also discuss Hiromu Takahashi current title run, BOSJ news , new IWGP JR Tag Champs, Tetsuya Naito's odd year and we answer your questions.

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JBA: Stardom All Star Grand Queendom Review & more!

Mon, 01 May 2023 13:49:08 +0000

Kelly and Taylor go in-depth on joshi's biggest show of the year, Stardom's All Star Grand Queendom, with their thoughts, opinions and ratings on every single match!

They also cover the everything else that happened over last two weeks in joshi, including a big tag title match in Tokyo Joshi and two big title changes in OZ Academy and DIANA!

Then they preview everything coming up for the rest of Golden Week, including two big Stardom shows, two big Tokyo Joshi shows, and the kickoff of Pro Wrestling WAVE's annual Catch the WAVE tournament!

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me Ep. 38 No Surrender July 2005 - Spike TV Imminent, Rhino Debut, James Mitchell Return

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 22:22:01 +0000

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to No Surrender 2005 - including the Spike TV deal being all but official, the debut of Rhino, TNA's woes broadcasting online, how WWE releases might affect TNA, new DVD distribution, Kenta Kobashi is TNA?, Styles vs. Waltman, Samoa Joe being awesome, the beginning the Abyss and James Mitchell pairing and so much more.

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The Flagship: CM Punk At It Again, New WWE Title, STARDOM & more!

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:38:41 +0000

This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast: Joe and Rich are back to discuss the latest happenings in wrestling, including WWE introducing a new World Title, CM Punk showing up backstage on RAW, the optics around Punk's actions, and WWE facing legal action once again.

We also chat about STARDOM's recent show in Yokohama Arena, a check-in on AJPW's Champion Carnival, NJPW's Wrestling Dontaku show & of course, a lengthy discussion of 1940s pin-up models and Golden age Hollywood actresses.

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STR. Bad Pitches

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 06:56:21 +0000

This week: Punk goes to Raw, an ex-writer sues WWE, and on the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM- WWE has a worthless belt, AEW has three beat down segments, we forget to talk about Roddy but we do remember to talk about Public Enemy.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Dynamite Feels Normal & Botching Taya Valkyrie

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:52:40 +0000

This week, Tyler and Fred discuss a Dynamite that felt normal again! A great opener, more Chris Jericho promo brilliance, and making Taya Valkyrie looking like a first year wrestler.

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255 Super J-Cast US Collision Show Reviews

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:30:00 +0000

Joel and Damon are back this week as they review Capital Collision in Washington DC and the Collision in Philadelphia shows. The guys also discuss Mercedes Mone in Stardom, BOSJ news , Bullet Club changes, NJPW US shows that hit different and we answer your questions.

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Open The Voice Gate - State of Dragongate and Dead or Alive 2023 Preview with Jae!

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

As Dragongate stares down DEAD OR ALIVE 2023 on May 5th, Open The Voice Gate is joined by the English voice of Dragongate, Jae Church for a near three hour episode! On this show, they preview DEAD OR ALIVE, discuss the 20th anniversary of El Numero Uno 2023, and get Jae’s thoughts on the state of Dragongate, the roster, the road ahead, and the wrestling industry in Japan post-COVID lockdowns!

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STR. Arnando the Magnificent

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 15:32:00 +0000

This week: Are you ready for the AEW Multiverse? CM Punk may be back, Twitch and WWE make a deal, and more news then the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: babyfaces cutting each other off at the knees, Jay White's debut, Josh Briggs going for the Emmy, Arn Anderson as a Magician? All this and more of the unrepentantly stupid that is our brand.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: CM Punk, Soft Brand Split, & Sports Entertainment

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 22:08:07 +0000

This week, Tyler and Fred have to talk about CM Punk again, as his return (which Tyler called) will come on the Chicago show in June. The guys also discuss why AEW feels very sports entertaiment lately, Darby Allin being "humanized" and more.

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The Flagship: Dynamite Issues, NJPW w/Andrew Rich, Champion Carnival Catchup, NOAH in Sendai, MLW Woes & More!

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 17:11:26 +0000

A (semi) solo edition of The Flagship, as Rich Kraetsch bounces around the far corners of Utah, with Joe lamenting the downfall of AEW Dynamite and why he's skeptical that the rumored Saturday show will be treated like an A-show.

From there, Andrew Rich joins the show to break down NJPW's Capital Collision and Collision in Philadelphia and preview the Dontaku tour.

We wrap things up with the latest from All Japan's Champion Carnival, a review of Pro Wrestling NOAH's big show in Sendai, and a quick look at the recent embarrassing run of TV for MLW.

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DoT Presents Nites of Nitro #8: Hoody Hoo Indeed

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 16:20:05 +0000

With Master P taking over Monday Nitro, we knew to circle this one in the calendar!

Join Dave and special guest host Garrett Kidney from You've Got To Be Kidding Me (TNAChad.com) as we break it down for you:

*Live concerts

*RPVP

*DQ finishes

*the finer points of pound shops

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Emerald FlowShow #35: NOAH in Sendai and Champion Carnival

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 09:26:18 +0000

Paul and Gerard kick off the show talking about the mysterious disappearance of Kinya Okada and Yasutaka Yano. They also cover NOAH's big show in Sendai as well as the beginning of All Japan's Champion Carnival.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragon System Buffet

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 04:55:00 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

This is a Dragon System Buffet edition of OTVG! This week, Mike and Case finally come to terms with GLEAT and try to figure this company out off the heels of their first Korakuen Hall show of the year. From there, they discuss the important anniversary this week of El Numero Uno 2003 and when Genki Horiguchi became a superstar. After that, it’s SSW Quest Game 2 time in Fukuoka, and they close out the episode talking about Dragongate’s doubleheader at Acros Fukuoka!

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #60: Why we can't stop talking about CM Punk

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 03:33:14 +0000

On the latest episode of the GWP, Jesse Collings (@JesseCollings)is joined by Warren Hayes, as they discuss the unique cultural phenomenon that is CM Punk, why news about his possible return and feud with The Elite drives so much discourse, the unique emotional connection Punk has with fans and how Punk's original rise to popularity still impacts wrestling today.

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Music of the Mat #159: Music Memories with Rob Viper

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 16:44:11 +0000

On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's another round of Music Memories. Andrew is joined by Rob Viper (Highspots) to discuss three memories from Rob's wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. Andrew and Rob discuss falling in love with Rey Misterio Jr. in 90s AAA, getting interested in ECW through the Gangstas Paradise commercial, the WWE Vengeance 2001 promo video with "Sinner" by Drowning Pool, and more!

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JBA: Stardom Cinderella Tournament Finals, TJPW Stand Alone, All Star Grand Queendom Preview and much more!

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:09:17 +0000

Kelly and Taylor talk two big shows this week, deep diving into both Stardom's Cinderella Tournament Finals and Tokyo Joshi's Stand Alone Korakuen Hall show!

They also cover the everything else that happened over last two weeks in joshi, including the most recent IWGP Women's title match, Ice Ribbon news and a quick check-in with GLEAT!

Then they preview everything upcoming in joshi, highlighted by Stardom's All Star Grand Queendom show, a big Tokyo Joshi tag title match, and the beginning of another huge Golden Week!

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STR. The Philosophy Edition

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 05:17:36 +0000

This week we ask, "What's the point of good matches?" On the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM We give praise to the promos of Darby Allin, Kenny Omega. Did the Elite get over on the BCC too quick? Comparing and contrasting Ruca/Stratton and Jay/Hart, and MORE!

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: CM Punk's Possible Return & Dumb Car Angles

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 22:00:00 +0000

This week, Tyler and Fred discuss the potential return of CM Punk to AEW, how dumb car angles are in the year 2023, andhow excited they are about the new signings.

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Global Force Gold #1: GFW AMPED Anthology Part 1 Review (Patreon Preview)

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 20:09:23 +0000

Tide yourself over before the new episode of You've Got To Be Kidding Me as Garrett and Liam review the first four episodes Global Force Wrestling AMPED! We talk about a pre-Killer Kevin Kross, Liam's love of GFW's big league feel, whether their production approach worked, the weird invasion of TNA/NXT star Bobby Roode and so much more!

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The Flagship: SANADA, NJPW Sakura Genesis, AJPW, NWA 312 & more!

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:19:27 +0000

A special TUESDAY Flagship comes your way with an extensive breakdown of NJPW's Sakura Genesis show, including SANADA becoming the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion!

We also discussed several upcoming NJPW shows — Capitol Collision, Collision in Philadelphia, Wrestling Dontaku, Best of the Super Juniors & more.

Elsewhere on the show, we catch you up with the latest on AJPW's Champion Carnival tournament then finally, mercifully, a review of NWA's 312 pay-per-view.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate's Road to DEAD OR ALIVE!

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 06:18:59 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

With this weekend’s doubleheader from Kobe Sambo Hall in the books, Dragongate is on the way to DEAD OR ALIVE and Open The Voice Gate returns to talk all about it. Case and Mike take a look at the company’s four title programs as they head towards Aichi, including the SSW Quest Shun Skywalker is making Madoka Kikuta endure, A questionable Twin Gate challenge team, Jason Lee faces his biggest test in Dragon Dia and Natural Vibes teaches M3K a lesson in rules of wrestling. Of course the show touches on a lot more including GLEAT, a Murder Garage, what is the future of US Indie Wrestling, awful NXT footage and a whole lot more!

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254 Super J-Cast Sakura Genesis Review

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Joel and Damon return this week as they review this year's Sakura Genesis show. The guys also discuss SANADA as the new IWGP champion, Mercedes Mone , new IWGP tag champions, Robbie Eagles and Damon reviews Tenga Eggs.

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Eurograps Express - AEW Are Coming!

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:27:15 +0000

Neil is back with another huge show, breaking down all the events on the British and European wrestling scene. He reacts to the huge news that AEW are running Wembley stadium over the summer, reviews the RevPro Rumble and takes a flying visit to Germany to talk about wXw.

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Análisis de NJPW Sakura Genesis 2023

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 07:20:38 +0000

Esta semana tenemos un análisis del evento de NJPW Sakura Genesis y los próximos eventos de la empresa. Además, platicamos sobre AEW en Wembley Stadium, Jay White, los nuevos episodios de Ring of Honor y el confirmado regreso de Vince.

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STR. The House Always Wins

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 18:00:00 +0000

This week: The return of Vince McMahon, Cody loses at WrestleMania, and a little bit on Butch Miller of the Sheepherders. The LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM is flooded.

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The Flagship: RIP Butch Miller, WWE/UFC Merger, WM Fallout & more!

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 15:53:35 +0000

The Flagship Wrestling Podcast is back this week with a loaded show recapping the latest in a huge news week for wrestling.

We'll talk about the official news of WWE/UFC's merger under Endeavor, Vince McMahon fully re-assuming power and control, the fallout from WrestleMania Weekend, Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns, and more.

We also dive into the world of AEW with the announcement that they'll be running Wembley Stadium in August, Jay White officially debuting with the company, NJPW's Sakura Genesis show, NWA 312, and, the passing of Butch Miller, 1/2 of the legendary Sheepherders and Bushwhackers.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Be Sure Your Umbrella is Upside Down

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 21:10:27 +0000

This week, Tyler and Fred discuss the happenings of Wrestlemania weekend with their overall thoughts and top 10 matches. They also dissect Dynamite with the debut of Jay White, some interesting title matches, and Tony Khan's big announcement.

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Days Of Thunder #67: The Sound of Silence

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 18:59:47 +0000

Days of Thunder is back for a taped Thunder that sounded like it took place in the vacuum of space.

*Why do WCW hate Booker T?

*Has Lee finished his latest Edge victory lap?

*Did Sting survive definitely being mauled?

*At least half an hour of Nitro

We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod ) to keep up to date with us, go to our linktree ( https://linktr.ee/WCWThunderPod ) to find all the ways you can listen to or follow us, and if you want a hell of a lot more Dave & Lee in your podcast diet, subscribe to our Patreon ( http://alargemanappears.com )

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Open the Voice Gate - Kikuta Can Do No Wrong

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 08:30:46 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

This week, Case is solo to talk about Masaaki Mochizuki's Buyuden show, the April 5 Korakuen Hall show, and all things Dragongate including Madoka Kikuta's rise back to the main event, Mochizuki Junior being a Top 10 guy, Naruki Doi's continued greatness, and more!

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Emerald FlowShow #34: Champion Carnival Preview

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 16:30:00 +0000

On this episode of the Emerald FlowShow, Paul and Gerard catch up with recent NOAH shows and preview their big upcoming show in Sendai. They then move on to All Japan and give a preview of the Champion Carnival including all of the possible scenarios on the last nights of block action and of course make some predictions that may or may not be wild.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #59: WWE's Post-WrestleMania Disaster

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 13:39:37 +0000

Jesse Collings (@JesseCollings) is solo recapping the incredible last 48 hours in WWE, dating back to the decision to have Roman Reigns defeat Cody Rhodes in the main event of WrestleMania, the reason why Cody Rhodes is the biggest star in WWE that needed to be protected and that misfire. He also talks about Vince McMahon returning to full power in WWE, the horrible RAW after WrestleMania, and a lot more.

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Music of the Mat #158: Music Memories with Sean Sedor

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 15:25:36 +0000

On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's another edition of Music Memories! Andrew chats with Sean Sedor (Voices of Wrestling) about three memories from Sean's fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. Andrew and Sean discuss watching the Briscoes in Sinclair era ROH, having your music tastes molded as a young adult by songs from wrestling shows and video games, the NoDQ CAW videos on YouTube, and more!

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Lucha Jobbers: WrestleMania Weekend 2023 y venta de WWE

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 14:23:00 +0000

Únete a la discusión de WrestleMania Weekend 2023: la victoria de Roman Reigns, análisis de WrestleMania 39, análisis de ROH Supercard of Honor y lo mejor que vimos el fin de semana, incluyendo charla sobre Impact/NJPW, TJPW y más. También te explicamos todo sobre la venta de WWE a Endeavor.

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JBA: The WrestleMania Spectacular!

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 16:39:34 +0000

Kelly and Taylor dive head first into all the joshi action from WrestleMania weekend, including shows from Tokyo Joshi, DDT, Impact Wrestling, Ring of Honor and many more! In-depth reviews and discussion of every single match from wrestling's biggest weekend!

They also cover everything going on in Japan, including Stardom's New Blood Premium show and all three nights of Cinderella Tournament action!

Then they preview everything upcoming in joshi, highlighted by a IWGP Women's Title defense at Sakura Genesis and Tokyo Joshi's return to Korakuen Hall!

A episode not to be missed!

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253 Super J-Cast Sakura Genesis Preview

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 01:48:59 +0000

Joel and Damon are back as they preview this year's Sakura Genesis. Along with Sakura Genesis, Joel and Damon discuss SANADA as new IWGP champion, too many titles in New Japan, Multiverse United show with Impact, and Damon buys Tenga Eggs.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Bryan Danielson Finally Turns Heel

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 23:35:13 +0000

This week, Tyler and Fred finally get to discuss the glorious heel turn of Bryan Danielson. Plus, the return of Kenny Omega's New Japan Pro Wrestling entrance theme and more!

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STR. Everyone Gets What They Want

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The biggest weekend in North American wrestling is here. Even if you hate WWE, plenty of indy shows and really great ROH card. But for THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM we of course concentrate on the reason for the season, NXT Stand and Deliver and Wrestlemania. Plus, will Vince welcome us, Jeff watches old Freebirds, and what Jeff thought was a really great Dynamite that should have switched out two segments. Bonus: One of us had to talk to the Feds.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #58: Brutally Honest WrestleMania Preview

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 07:40:50 +0000

Jesse Collings (@JesseCollings) is joined by Adam Berger, and they cut through the BS and give you all their thoughts on WrestleMania 39, including the improved build of the card under Triple H's leadership, the handling of Sami Zayn and Cody Rhodes, the terrible build around each of the women's matches, the use of big stars like John Cena and Brock Lesnar, and more.

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The Flagship: WrestleMania Weekend 2023 Preview

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:28:37 +0000

Join The Flagship Podcast as we get you ready for the biggest wrestling weekend of the year: WrestleMania Weekend 2023!

We preview all major shows, including Mark Hitchcock Memorial Supershow, NJPW/Impact Multiverse United, ROH's Supercard of Honor, NXT Stand & Deliver, both nights of WrestleMania Goes Hollywood, and more!

We also briefly dive into some of this week's news, including Jon Moxley responding to CM Punk, Nick Khan's media blitz ahead of WrestleMania & more.

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Join us this weekend at FlagshipPatreon.com for additional WrestleMania Weekend coverage, including daily wrap-up shows and Instant Reaction LIVE immediately following ROH Supercard of Honor and both nights of WrestleMania.

WrestleMania Weekend 2023 Preview Podcasts

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Part 2: https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2023/03/28/wrestlemania-weekend-2023-preview-part-2/

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WrestleMania Weekend 2023 Preview: Part 3

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 02:00:00 +0000

Voices of Wrestling's annual WrestleMania Weekend Preview podcast series returns for 2023 with a three-part look at WrestleMania Weekend in Los Angeles.

In our third and final preview, we look at the last batch of major shows taking place during the week.

Joe Gagne previews:

WWE NXT Stand & Deliver

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Jon Hernandez previews:

GCW Jimmy Lloyd’s Degeneration-F
Prestige Wrestling: Nervous Breakdown
GCW Gringo Loco’s The Wrld on Lucha 2

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Paul Volsch previews:

Dark Arts Entertainment: Monster Mania
Circle 6: Hoodfoot presents Crosses & Caskets
Lucha Puroresu Wrestling: Return of the Dragon
GCW Emo Fight
Circle 6: Barroom Blitz

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Kevin Hare previews:

Circle 6: Lindsay Snow’s Kaiju Cannabis Cup
Circle 6: Momma Cogar’s Delicate Flowers
DDT vs. GCW
GCW Joey Janela’s Spring Break 7

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0:00:00 Joe Gagne

0:33:25 Jon Hernandez

1:23:15 Paul Volsch

1:51:56 Kevin Hare

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WrestleMania Weekend 2023 Preview: Part 2

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Voices of Wrestling's annual WrestleMania Weekend Preview podcast series returns for 2023 with a three-part look at WrestleMania Weekend in Los Angeles.

In part two, we preview several major shows taking place during the weekend.

Jeremy Sexton previews:

GCW Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 9

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Taylor Maimbourg previews:

Violence x Suffering & SWA Puerto Rico: Set The Tone
Relentless Wrestling: Chaos in California
All Caribbean Wrestling: Island Vibes
Circle 6: Valentine Vision
Early Morning Guy Steele's Early Morning Show
Circle 6: Vinnie Massaro's Pro Wrestling Combine
Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling: Live in Los Angeles
Circle 6: AJ Gray's POWER HOUR
Circle 6: sVn
Millennium Pro Wrestling: MPWMania
Wrestling Pro Wrestling Presents: Russell Crowe Wrestling: RussellMania III

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Sean Sedor previews:

ROH Supercard of Honor
WWE WrestleMania Goes Hollywood Saturday
WWE WrestleMania Goes Hollywood Sunday

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Jeri Evagood previews:

GCW Effy's Big Gay Brunch 6: LA

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0:00:00 Jeremy Sexton

0:59:09 Taylor Maimbourg

1:43:06 Sean Sedor

2:36:48 Jeri Evagood

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WrestleMania Weekend 2023 Preview: Part 1

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:09:45 +0000

Voices of Wrestling's annual WrestleMania Weekend Preview podcast series returns for 2023 with a three-part look at WrestleMania Weekend in Los Angeles.

In this episode, we introduce you to the series with a full schedule of every event from Wednesday, March 29, to Monday, April 3.

We then start our breakout preview segments!

Griffin previews:

Pandemonium: Pro Wrestling TV Volume 4: Best Damn Thing
MicroMania Midget Wrestling
Santino Bros Wrestling: California Love
ComptonMania: Where You From? 2023 Compton vs. The World
Empire Wrestling Federation & Los Angeles Wrestling: Jake The Snake Roberts Flirting with Venom
Real Deal Resin: ResinMania

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Andrew Rich previews:

Mark Hitchcock Memorial Supershow
NJPW & IMPACT: Multiverse United: Only The STRONG Survive
2econd Wrestling: Mitzvah Mania

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Ewan C. previews:

DDT Goes Hollywood
WWE SmackDown / WWE Hall of Fame
GCW Emo Fight

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0:00:00 - Introduction

0:30:34 - Griffin

1:20:20 - Andrew Rich

2:10:25 - Ewan C

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Eurograps Express - wXw 16 Carat Gold Special!

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 15:46:16 +0000

Neil is back to review one of the most exciting wrestling events of the year - wXw 16 Carat Gold! With the stakes higher than ever, did wXw deliver? Found out here, as Neil talks about all six shows from the weekend, discussing his changing tastes in cheese and wonders if he could stand on a top rope.

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252 Super J-Cast New Japan Cup Finals Review

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 03:06:58 +0000

252 Super J-Cast New Japan Cup Finals Review - Joel and Damon are back as they review the final night of this year's New Japan Cup. Along with NJC, Joel and Damon discuss SANADA Stonks, Kenny Omega as US champion, US shows in Philadelphia and Washington DC, preview this week's shows, and answer your questions.

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STR. Liars and Stooges

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 14:54:24 +0000

This week: Punk wants back in, Vince pays the price of admission, Goldberg is a free agent and more in news. Then the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Should Chris have to Google a main eventer? Did they finally figure out how to build Jade? What was that NXT show? All of that and more.

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The Flagship: CM Punk Drama, Vikingo vs. Omega, SANADA, NJPW, NOAH & more!

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 15:00:00 +0000

This week on The Flagship Podcast, Joe returns to the show as we discuss the latest CM Punk drama with a blow-by-blow analysis of what was said, by who, and what it all means. We have drama between Punk and Jon Moxley, Chris Jericho eats a stray, Dave Meltzer, Tony Khan asking CM Punk to work hurt? There is a LOT to unpack and we promise you will not find a better breakdown of the latest drama than right here.

We also touch on the incredible Kenny Omega vs. El Hijo del Vikingo match from last night's AEW Dynamite and the huge Day 1 presale number of AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.

Elsewhere around the world of wrestling, we catch you up with the latest in New Japan Pro Wrestling, including SANADA's New Japan Cup victory and the Sakura Genesis card.

In Pro Wrestling NOAH, we discuss the brand-new GHC Heavyweight Champion Jake Lee, Kaito Kiyomia going to America, and more.

Lastly, we check in with All Japan Pro Wrestling and their recent series of shows, elevating younger wrestlers and why the company seems to have positive momentum.

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Emerald FlowShow #33: The G in GHC Stands for Jake Lee

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 01:20:00 +0000

Paul and Gerard talk about what else Jake Lee's big title win and the failure of Kaito Kiyomiya's push. They also cover All Japan's recent string of good shows, Naoya Nomura's injury and finish the show with a fun discussion on an alternate history scenario "What if Cyberfight had bought All Japan instead."

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: El Hijo del Vikingo Makes a Statement

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 21:04:06 +0000

This week, Tyler and Fred discuss all the happenings of AEW including how the house show debut was a success, CM Punk discussion, and bad faith people are in the mud after a match of the year contender dream match.

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me Ep. 37 Slammiversary June 2005 - End of FSN, Jarrett Meltdown, Samoa Joe Debut

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 16:18:55 +0000

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Slammiversary 2005 - including more issues between the Jarretts and the Carters, Jeff Jarrett refusing to do King of the Mountain after being booked to lose, the debut of Samoa Joe, the end of TNA's run on FSN, the collapse of the deal with WGN, Raven fulfilling his destiny, X-Division returns and so much more.

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JBA: TJPW Grand Princess 23, New Blood Premium & Cinderella Tournament Preview, The Future of Ice Ribbon & more!

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:06:14 +0000

Kelly and Taylor kick off the episode diving in depth into Tokyo Joshi's big Grand Princess show! After that, they talk Stardom's most recent Korakuen Hall show and discuss all the recent happenings in Ice Ribbon!

They also cover the last two weeks in joshi, including a number of title changes in OZ, Pro Wrestling WAVE, DIANA and more!

Then they preview everything upcoming in joshi, featuring both Stardom's upcoming New Blood Premium show as well as the largest ever Cinderella Tournament!

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Open The Voice Gate - Eita, Memorial Gate, Nagoya, Kobe & Buyuden!

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 07:30:22 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Open The Voice Gate returns to discuss this momentous week in Dragongate. Case springs a surprise anniversary on Mike to lead off this week’s episode, but then they get into the pressing news of the week, Eita (finally) goes freelance. After that, they talk the annoying habit of Kota Minoura getting involved in a perfectly great Madoka Kikuta Dream Gate challenge for DEAD OR ALIVE. Then it’s onto the title matches from Memorial Gate, the stops in Nagoya and Kobe, talking Buyuden and playing the game show sensation Remember That Guy.

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Music of the Mat #157: WrestleMania Live Performances

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 20:53:49 +0000

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew reunites with original co-host Chris Maffei (Can of Nostalgia) for the first time in over two years to discuss a selection of live music performances at WrestleMania. Chris catches us up on how he's been doing since the last time he was on, then he and Andrew dig into some of the many music performances that happened over the years at the Showcase of the Immortals, from the infamous DX Band rendition of "America the Beautiful" at WrestleMania XIV to Living Colour playing "Cult of Personality" for CM Punk at WrestleMania 29 to Salt-N-Pepa's special version of "Whatta Man" for the Lawrence Taylor vs. Bam Bam Bigelow match at WrestleMania XI, and many more!

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251 Super J-Cast New Japan Cup Nights 7-Semi-Finals Review

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 22:24:47 +0000

Joel and Damon are back as they review nights 7 thru the semi-finals of the 2023 New Japan Cup ( bonus: the guys give their "Buy/Sell" Stonks) . Along with NJC, Joel and Damon discuss patience as a New Japan fan, Mark Davis, SANADA joining Just Five Guys, preview this week's shows, and answer your questions.

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #57: CM Punk's Meltdown Seven Months Later

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 17:58:05 +0000

Jesse Collings (@JesseCollings) is joined by Trevor Dame (@TrevorDame) to discuss CM Punk's incredible exit from AEW following the ALL OUT press conference. They discuss what motivations Punk may have had during his public tirade, the long-term impacts the incident has had on the perception of AEW, and of course, wonder what could happen if Punk does come back to AEW.

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The Flagship: Top 10 Wrestlers of 2023 So Far, Michinoku Pro & more!

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:16:36 +0000

Join The Flagship Wrestling Podcast for our St. Patrick's Day Spectacular!

With regular co-host Joe Lanza out on assignment (aka watching college basketball all day), Rich welcomes PWTorch's Alan4L to help celebrate the holiday and talk wrestling!

We discuss our current Top 10 Wrestlers of the Year, check in with the 2023 WrestleMania Weekend, including our weekend memories, Alan's thoughts on wXw's 16 Carat and the European wrestling scene, plus thoughts on Michinoku Pro on their 30th anniversary.

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STR. The Cake is a Lie

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 07:45:18 +0000

The Four Pillars break the Fourth Wall, Jey Uso's desperation, and CHICK DONOVAN? This week in the news and more of the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM. How do you miss the cake?

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Stu is Back, Baby

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 19:43:13 +0000

This week, Fred - and ONLY FRED - discusses an episode a solid but imperfect week of AEW TV, with reviews of Rampage & Dynamite and a look at the news.

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Days of Thunder: WCW Great American Bash 1999

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:38:13 +0000

Are we SURE Vince Russo doesn't work here yet?

Dave and Lee return this week for arguably the worst PPV yet seen in our timeline. With no less than THREE negative star rated matches, this particular plate of WCW slop features:

*A double stip change before a match even starts

*A dog mauling a towel

*Horace forgetting how to take glasses off.

* 1 (ONE!) passable match

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Open The Voice Gate - Memorial Gate 2023 Preview and Class of 2022!

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 06:30:00 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

It’s Dragongate’s Memorial Gate 2023 Week and Open The Voice Gate is here to talk all about it. They lead off the show discussing March 18th’s Wakayama special including the Open The Twin Gate championship with Kzy and Big Boss Shimizu defending the titles against the Father and Son team of Masaaki Mochizuki and Mochizuki Jr! They then preview the big show the next day in Nagoya as Dragongate starts on their road to DEAD OR ALIVE! From there, they discuss their comps for the Class of 2022, and play Remember This Guy!

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Eurograps Express - RevPro Catch-Up, Ospreay/Archer, Purpose Wrestling and bit of GWF

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 04:37:31 +0000

Neil is back with a huge show about the British and European wrestling scene! We talk about RevPro's build to the rumble, take a vist to Merton Arts Space to enjoy some Purpose Wrestling, give the definitive review of Ospreay/Archer and finish by reviewing GWF's Light Heavyweight Cup.

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250 Super J-Cast New Japan Cup Nights 2-6 Review

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 08:03:36 +0000

250 Super J-Cast New Japan Cup Nights 2-6 Review - Joel and Damon are back as they review nights two thru six of the 2023 New Japan Cup ( bonus: the guys give their "Buy/Sell" Stonks) . Along with NJC, Joel and Damon discuss David Finlay as the new Bullet Club leader, Kyle Fletcher, Aaron Henare, preview this week's shows, and answer your questions..

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STR. Same But Different

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000

This week: Chris makes the case that Revolution would have been more narratively satisfying if the main event ended at 60 minutes. Do the Bloodline story and the Hangman/Elite story have the same flaws? John Cena returns and cuts the most Rock-like promo, Dynamite had great promos and weak ending, and we ask if Lynyrd Skynyrd is the most misunderstood band in rock history.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Laying the Groundwork For Double or Nothing

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 05:32:46 +0000

This week, Tyler & Fred discuss an episode dedicated to setting up storylines for the next two months, including a loaded Winnipeg Dynamite next week.

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The Flagship: Vince McMahon is Back, Again! SmackDown/FOX's Future, NJPW & more!

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 17:15:00 +0000

The Flagship Wrestling Podcast is back this week to talk about Vince McMahon returning to WWE's backstage for the first time since he was ousted, why this is a bigger deal than some people are making it out to be, the potential repercussions, and how the wrestling media has covered it thus far.

We'll also discuss recent analysis from Wells Fargo regarding SmackDown's renewal on FOX and some eye-opening quotes from FOX CEO Lachlan Murdoch related to WWE and SmackDown.

Outside of WWE, we'll discuss the fallout from AEW Revolution, whether or not it was actually one of the best PPVs ever and then catch up with NJPW's New Japan Cup and 51st Anniversary Shows, and some recent happenings in Dragongate.

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Emerald FlowShow #32: Thank You Young Master

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:30:00 +0000

Paul and Gerard talk about the latest in NOAH and All Japan, including Daisuke Harada's unfortunate retirement, NOAH's Korakuen show, Yuma Anzai's Homecoming show, and the most recent developments in the All Japan vs NOAH feud.

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me Ep. 36 Hard Justice May 2005 - Reign of Terror Ends, Dusty Out as Booker, Death of Chris Candido

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 21:01:47 +0000

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Hard Justice 2005 - including turmoil between the Jarretts and the Carters, Dusty Rhodes being replaced as booker by a committee led by Scott D'Amore, the death of Chris Candido, the end of Jeff Jarrett's unbearably long title reign, Jeff Hardy's first PPV no-show, TNA's continued search for a new TV deal, and so much more.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: A Glowing Revolution Review

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 18:00:00 +0000

This week, Tyler & Fred discuss AEW Revolution, which was another all-time pay-per-view show. From Texas Death to the oxygen tank and everything in between, hear our thoughts on this incredible show.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Champion Gate 2023 & Rey de Parejas Finals!

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:04:51 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

The biggest weekend in Dragongate’s 2023 is in the books and Open The Voice Gate is back to talk all about the finals of Rey de Parejas and Champion Gate 2023! They look at the Dream Gate scene and how Strong Machine J did on Dragongate’s Testing Ground. From there they talk about Jason Lee vs Minorita for the Brave Gate and the history of great international wrestlers in the Dragon System. With Daiki Yanagiuchi’s debut, they talk about the company’s all time great Debut Matches, and Don Fujii’s claim to be the Wrestler of the Week. They close it out discussing the Unit Landscape after Champion Gate weekend, Gold Class, Dragon Kid and Eita, Ranking the Rey de Parejas teams, Yasushi Kanda did what, and a whole lot more!

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Music of the Mat #156: Early ROH Grab Bag

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 17:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by Sean Flynn to discuss a selection of themes from the first few years of Ring of Honor. As a hugely influential and important independent promotion that started in February 2002, ROH was a home for many wrestling stars like Bryan Danielson, Samoa Joe, AJ Styles, CM Punk, Low Ki, The Briscoes, and many many more. With ROH continuing today under the auspices of Tony Khan, Andrew and Sean take a look back at some wrestlers and theme songs that were around during the foundation years of 2002-2004, including Christopher Daniels, Jimmy Rave, Generation Next, Steve Corino, and more!

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JBA: Triangle Derby Championship Battle, Stardom in Showcase Volume 4, Tokyo Joshi Grand Princess 23 Preview & more!

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Kelly and Taylor talk Stardom's Triangle Derby Championship Battle show, featuring the finals of the Triangle Derby tournament along with some big title matches! After that, they discuss even more Stardom with the fourth volume of Stardom in Showcase!

They also cover the last two weeks in joshi, including ChocoPro and WAVE news along with some results from America!

Then they preview everything upcoming in joshi, featuring Tokyo Joshi's upcoming Grand Princess show as well as more Stardom, OZ Academy and WAVE action!

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249 Super J-Cast New Japan Cup Night One Review

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 01:13:49 +0000

Joel and Damon return this week as they review the opening night of 2023 New Japan Cup. The guys also discuss All-Star Junior Festival, the future of Strong, Jay White in WWE, answer your questions, and so much more.

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STR. Grand Theft Auto

Sat, 04 Mar 2023 09:10:22 +0000

Jeff's car was stolen (and found), but he and Chris muscle through the week in news, end with a Revolution preview where we ask the questions about AEW growing popularity. In between a LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM that includes: the Moist Wrestling League?

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #56: Wrestling In The World of 2023 Pop Culture

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 21:47:22 +0000

Host Jesse Collings (@JesseCollings) is joined by music journalist, journalism professor and pro wrestling fan Maura Johnston (@Maura) to discuss how the world of pro wrestling fits into pop culture in 2023. They talk about how changes in pop culture have made it impossible for a Stone Cold Steve Austin-type star to emerge, how nostalgia in wrestling mimics nostalgia in TV, movies and music, the end of monoculture and how promotions are impacted by the rapidly evolving world of entertainment.

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The Flagship: AEW Revolution, Fantasticamania, New Japan Cup & more!

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 17:21:25 +0000

A huge episode this week previewing the full AEW Revolution 2023 card with predictions and analysis on each and every match.

A quick look at the debut of the new Ring of Honor, NJPW/CMLL's Fantasticamania, predictions for the New Japan Cup, Jay White wrapping up with NJPW, Daisuke Harada's retirement, MLW at it again and Impact Wrestling's No Surrender.

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Days Of Thunder #66: Stop, Hummer Time!

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 04:30:00 +0000

Yes my friends, you read that title right. We have finally arrived at one of the most infamous angles in the history of WCW. For those of you that understand what is about to unfold, best of luck. To those of you who don't? Strap in, because as dumb as you think this show has been before now, you ain't seen nothing yet. On the show this week:

*Brian Adams and Kevin Nash Twin Magic

*Referees booking the territory

*A title change!

* THE GODDAMN HUMMER

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Revolution HEAT CHECK

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 01:22:46 +0000

This week, Tyler & Fred discuss the Wrestling Observer awards, the fallacy of Kenny Omega to WWE, and Fred grills Tyler on how excited he is for each match on the Revolution card.

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Open The Voice Gate - Looking ahead to Champion Gate, Rey de Parejas and More!

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

It’s almost March and full steam ahead for Dragongate as they enter their biggest week of the year! On this episode, Case and Mike talk about the closing stages of Rey de Parejas, including the Kobe (2/26) Art Center show as they look ahead to this weekend’s Champion Gate shows. They discuss Shun Skywalker’s surprising Dream Gate challenger Strong Machine J and the role of Champion Gate as a proving ground, DoiYAMA’s stunning Rey de Parejas, YAMATO and the All Star Jr Festival, the remaining title programs for Champion Gate, preview Thursday’s Rey de Parejas finals from Korakuen, and play a game where Case tries to Remember This Guy!

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Eurograps Express: RevPro are BACK!

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 14:27:08 +0000

Neil is back with another huge show breaking down all the events on the British and European wrestling scene. On this episode he makes the bold declaration that RevPro are back, with reviews of their recent tour shows. He also gets excited about cave-aged cheese, owls in Todmorden and declares on match must-see for all!

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5 Star Match Game #32: WCW Monday Nitro

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 20:38:09 +0000

The mighty Five Star Match Game returns with an episode dedicated to WCW Monday Nitro! Our power panel of Tyler Forness (@TheRealForno), Lee Malone (@WCWThunderPod) & Joey O'Doherty show where the real big boys play by taking on 5 rounds of WCW super trivia! Everyone struggles a bit with geography though. Listen and have your own Nitro party!

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248 Super J-Cast The Return of Fantasticamania

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 21:56:29 +0000

Joel and Damon are back as they review the opening nights of Fantasticamania. The guys also discuss Keiji Muto Grand Final Pro-Wrestling "Last" Love show, New Japan's domination over NOAH, quick New Japan Cup picks, and so much more.

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Emerald FlowShow #31: The GOAT Does It Again

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The Greatest Wrestler of All Timee delivers an all time great performance in Tokyo Dome yet again. Also Mutos retirement match. Paul and Gerard also talk about Kento Miyahara vs. Yuji Nagata and take a look at the Champion Carnival entrants.

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NJPW Battle in the Valley, WWE Elimination Chamber y el retiro de Mutoh

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 07:23:08 +0000

Esta semana platicamos sobre el debut de Mercedes Moné en NJPW Battle in the Valley y el resto del cartel, además nos despedimos (?) de Mutoh al hablar de su show de retiro en donde NJPW aplastó a NOAH, y nos damos una vuelta por Elimination Chamber 2023. Además, charla sobre CMLL, Fantasticamania y más.

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The Flagship: Sami Loses, Mutoh Retires, Mercedes Debuts & more!

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 17:28:09 +0000

On this week's show, we review and recap a crazy weekend in the world of wrestling, including WWE Elimination Chamber, the decision to have Roman Reigns defeat Sami Zayn, and Ariel Helwani's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Weekend and more.

We reviewed Keiji Mutoh's final BYE BYE "retirement" match against Tetsuya Naito, Kazuchika Okada's dismantling of Kaito Kiyomia, and more from a very newsworthy NOAH show.

In addition, we checked in on NJPW with NJPW's Battle in the Valley, Mercedes Mone's in-ring debut, what's next for Jay White, and more.

Finally, we dove into the world of All Japan Pro Wrestling and their huge show on February 19, featuring Yuji Nagata winning the Triple Crown Championship as well as their upcoming Champion Carnival.

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STR. FFS

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 05:48:31 +0000

On this week's STR, not a lot of news so a lot on THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM. ICE COLD TAKES on a fun Elimination Chamber, Sasha/Kairi was great, OC/Yuta was great and the promos and storytelling had a lot to be desired. MJF is now a sociopath, Paul Heyman is going to "sleep" with Brandy and Aunt Pam and the Man are doing prop comedy, what are we doing? Nov takes SRS to task a bit, Vince isn't in creative, Jeff continues to tell you to watch Emi Sakura and he sneaks his Freebirds viewing in as well.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Evil Uno Steals the Show & Another Big Announcement

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:09:56 +0000

This week, Tyler & Fred discuss another big announcement from Tony Khan, why it could have been framed better, MJF delivering another great promo, and Evil Uno with the performance of his life.

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me Ep. 35 Lockdown April 2005 - Styles vs. Abyss, Pressure on Dusty, Kid Kash Fired

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 17:44:59 +0000

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Lockdown 2005 - including an explosive Kevin Nash Torch Talk interview, the beginning of discussions with Spike TV, pressure mounting on Dusty Rhodes as booker, Kid Kash finally being fired, an incredible AJ Styles vs. Abyss Lockdown main event, the first Lethal Lockdown, a brilliantly silly Jeff Hardy vs. Raven match and so much more.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Rey de Parejas Check In!

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 15:08:20 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Rey de Parejas is about to enter its final week, and Open The Voice Gate is back to talk all about it. Leading off this week, they touch on the Muto Retirement Show and the Dragongate participation on it. From there, Case takes Mike through the Rey de Parejas teams and their performances to this point, and scenarios in the final week of block play. After that, they breakdown all of the tournament matches this week, including Dragongate’s full shows in a day/night double header in Fukuoka, and they close out discussing perhaps the match of the tournament, Jason Lee and Jacky “Funky” Kamei vs Madoka Kikuta and Yuki Yoshioka!

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Music of the Mat #155: Keiji Mutoh/Great Muta

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 20:39:48 +0000

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Gerard Di Trolio (The Emerald Flowshow) to discuss the themes of Keiji Mutoh and his alter ego The Great Muta! One of the Three Musketeers of New Japan Pro Wrestling and a certified wrestling icon, Mutoh is set to retire (we think) after a nearly 40-year career. Andrew and Gerard discuss their feelings on Mutoh, his influence, his ego, and the many, many wrestling themes he had in his career as both himself and Muta.

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247 Super J-Cast NJPW Battle In The Valley Review

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:30:00 +0000

Joel and Damon are back as they review NJPW's Battle In The Valley show from San Jose Civic. The guys discuss Jay White's future, Mercedes Moné, Eddie Kingston and NJPW, Okada vs Tanahashi, Yuji Nagata's big All-Japan win, Keiji Muto and so much more.

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JBA: Tokyo Joshi Max Heart Finals, IWGP Women's Action, Stardom in Showcase Volume 4 Preview & more!

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 14:48:36 +0000

Kelly and Taylor talk Tokyo Joshi's most recent Korakuen Hall show featuring the finals of the Max Heart Tournament! After that, they cover the big IWGP Women's Title match from Battle in the Valley as well as all the news and notes from Stardom's most recent Korakuen Hall show.

They also cover the last two weeks in joshi, including even more results from Tokyo Joshi, along with SEAdLINNNG, OZ Academy and Sendai Girls!

Then they preview everything upcoming in joshi, including Stardom's next Stardom in Showcase show and Gatoh Move's big Yokohama show!

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STR. Veriisimilitude

Sat, 18 Feb 2023 10:39:47 +0000

This week: the WWE has a price, Jerry Jarrett passes away, Tony Khan's looking for a fight. Then on the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Jeff's been watching old Freebirds, Wardlow promo, bad characterization across the board with Jacey, Kayden, Kitana, the Blackpool Combat club, etc. Plus we preview the Elimination Chamber and how WWE is going to troll Montreal this time.

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The Flagship: Jerry Jarrett, Zayn vs. Reigns, Mercedes Mone's in-Ring Debut & More!

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 17:29:20 +0000

The Flagship Wrestling Podcast returns with a loaded show covering all of the latest news in the world of pro wrestling.

On this week's show, we preview WWE Elimination Chamber and the central question surrounding the show: what do you do with Sami Zayn?

We spend over an hour on the life and career of legendary promoter Jerry Jarrett who passed away at age 80 this week.

We also discussed the official announcement of Ring of Honor TV tapings, the dismissal of MLW's lawsuit against WWE, a follow-up to last week's ratings discussion for MLW Underground, and a review of NWA's Nuff Said PPV.

Last but not least, we dove into the world of NJPW and NOAH as we reviewed NJPW's The New Beginning in Osaka show, previewed NJPW's Battle in the Valley show from San Jose, including the in-ring debut of Mercedes Mone, and previewed NOAH's Keiji Muto Grand Final Pro-Wrestling "Last" Love Hold Out featuring the highly-anticipated Kazuchika Okada vs. Kaito Kiyomia match.

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Emerald FlowShow #30: El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. es Bien Bien Bien

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 01:10:00 +0000

Paul and Gerard start off by talking about All Japan's recent show including Kento Miyahara's excellent title defense. Then they give some thoughts on potential Campion Carnival participants. Afterwards they pivot to NOAH and heap some praise on El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. To close the show they give their final thoughts on the build to the Muto retirement show with a focus on who should win the Kaito vs. Okada match.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: A Subpar Dynamite

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 21:30:09 +0000

This week, Tyler & Fred discuss one of the worst Dynamites in recent memory, this weird womens nWo angle, and the future of Jay White.

Please like, share, and subscribe so we don't have to suffer through a Dynamite that can be compared to a really good episode of Raw.

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Open The Voice Gate - Rey de Parejas in Kyoto & Okayama

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 14:34:04 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

After a hot first week of Rey de Parejas, it’s time to take things down to a simmer in Kyoto and Okayama! Open The Voice Gate returns to have an important talk about Mike’s production equipment purchases, the Dragongate roster’s Bang choices, Ryu Fuda, Kyoto woes and one of the damnedest hot tags they’ve ever seen!

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Eurograps Express - wXw Back To The Roots, RevPro Live in London 70, Mr Blobby Truths

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 22:54:47 +0000

Join Neil for a massive show, analysing all the exciting events in British and European wrestling! In this episode, he demands clarity about Mr Blobby, breaks down wXw Back To The Roots, definitively and needlessly compares Yota Tsuji and Shota Umino, has a Kid Lykos epiphany and breaks down Live in London 70!

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246 Super J-Cast The New Beginning in Osaka Review

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 18:42:22 +0000

Joel and Damon are back as they review The New Beginning show from Osaka. The guys discuss Jay White vs. Hikuleo and both wrestler's future, Master Wato, Lio Rush's Jr Title challenge, NEVER Six Man Titles, Sports Damon's badly aged Super Bowl rant, and so much more.

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STR. Artificial Intelligence Them Ropes

Sat, 11 Feb 2023 06:40:10 +0000

We start off with Shake Them Ropes Theater! This week in news: Jerry Lawler, AEW down under, JBL gone, Thunder Rosa back to AEW and more. Then the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Promos by Cody and MJF, the breakup of Toxic Attraction, running back Rhea and Charlotte the right call and MORE!

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The Flagship: WWE/AEW/MLW Ratings, NXT, NJPW, NWA & more!

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:42:56 +0000

The Flagship Wrestling Podcast is back, covering the latest in the world of wrestling.

Topics on this week's show include:

A look at recent ratings trends from WWE, AEW, MLW's debut on REELZ, and more.
What wrestlers have you watched in real-time and thought they were the greatest of all-time?
NXT Vengeance Day review
NJPW The New Beginning in Sapporo Night 1 and Night 2 reviews
The New Beginning in Osaka preview
NWA Nuff Said preview
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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Push Rush to the Moon & AEW House Shows

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 22:06:50 +0000

This week, Tyler & Fred are back in the saddle and discuss a very interesting week in AEW. What should you make of AEW house shows, MJF talking about getting some in a car while in high school, and why Rush needs a major push.

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Days of Thunder #65: Masterchair Theatre

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:50:36 +0000

As we near a fateful summer in the history of WCW, Dave and Lee adjust their hype level for the Bash:

*Randy Savage dodges worked poop

*The worst chairshot in the history of chairs.

*OLD FIRE HEAD

*Scott Norton is not messing around.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Rey De Parejas in Korakuen, Shizuoka and Gifu!

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:39:04 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

It’s the first Rey de Parejas in 20 years and Open The Voice Gate returns to talk all about it. It’s a big day for Dragongate as clap rules have been lifted and Case and Mike are on the moon talking about how great the kickoff was in Korakuen (2/3) with the return of DoiYAMA versus the Double Dragons, Madoka Kikuta’s big night and more! They then continue with the round robin matches in Shizuoka (2/4) and the wrestling capital of Japan, Gifu (2/5) to close out the week!

(Production note: I had gremlins while recording, the audio is entirely listenable and will have it fixed on future episodes. My apologizes -Mike)

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Music of the Mat #154: Music Memories with John Carroll

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 16:48:29 +0000

On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's another Music Memories episode! Andrew chats with John Carroll (Voices of Wrestling) about three memories from John's wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. Andrew and John discuss being a CM Punk fan while attending many ROH shows in the mid-2000s, the Blood Warriors faction in Dragongate, seeing Tetsuya Naito win the IWGP Heavyweight Championship and 2017 G1 Climax in person, and more!

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JBA: Stardom Supreme Fight, Max Heart Tournament, Tokyo Joshi Korakuen Hall Preview & more!

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 14:41:52 +0000

Kelly and Taylor talk Stardom's most recent show, Supreme Fight! After that, they discuss the results from Tokyo Joshi's Max Heart tourney semi-finals, the Princess of the Decade tournament, and the current standings for the Triangle Derby.

They also cover the last two weeks in joshi, including big results from DIANA, WAVE and the conclusion of BestBros trip to America!

Then they preview everything upcoming in joshi, including SEAdLINNNG's next show, a fun OZ Academy tournament and the upcoming Tokyo Joshi Korakuen Hall show!

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245 Super J-Cast The New Beginning Sapporo Review

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:59 +0000

Joel and Damon are back as they review The New Beginning shows from Sapporo. The guys discuss Hiromu Takahashi vs YOH, ZSJ vs Tomohiro Ishii, Will Ospreay vs Taichi and Shota Umino vs Tetsuya Naito. They also chat about Lanny Poffo, robbing banks, Kota Ibushi, and so much more.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Fred Flies Solo

Sat, 04 Feb 2023 04:48:29 +0000

This week, Tyler is in Mobile at the Senior Bowl scouting NFL Draft prospects so Fred flies solo! He discusses the taping dates for Ring Of Honor, the ratings and another excellent Dynamite.

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The Flagship: RIP Lanny Poffo, Royal Rumble, WWE Q4 Report & CMLL

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 17:07:22 +0000

The Flagship Wrestling Podcast returns this week to discuss all of the latest news in the world of wrestling.

On this week's show, we discuss the life and career of Lanny Poffo/The Genius, review WWE's Royal Rumble 2023, recap WWE's Q4 earnings call and check in with CMLL.

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The news of AEW running house shows
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New Japan's New Beginning weekend shows

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STR. The Bechdel Test

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 08:59:56 +0000

This week: the death of Lanny Poffo, AEW House shows, Kota Ibushi as a free agent. Then the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Ice cold Royal Rumble thoughts and the perspective of a lapsed wrestling fan, NXT Vengeance Day preview, a look at the bad promo between Becky and Bayley and the completely unnecessary use of Seth Rollins, and more.

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Emerald FlowShow #29: Frankenstein's Episode

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 02:00:00 +0000

Let's play a fun game. The guys had some trouble recording this one, so much so that one of them had to rerecord parts of their audio. Figure out who and how much and lets us know. As far as the episode itself Paul and Gerard cover All Japan's Korakuen show, the New JapanXNOAH show and Great Muta's Final Bye Bye

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me Ep. 34 Destination X March 2005 - Kazarian Quits, Trytan Debacle, Monty Turn

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 21:54:02 +0000

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Destination X 2005 - including Frankie Kazarian leaving for WWE, Trytan's disastrous debut, a bad month of TV leading to a terrible PPV, a confounding Monty Brown heel turn, a lot of meaningless X-Division matches, AMW disappear, the crowd turn on nepotism, naming issues with The (J)Outlaw and Michael Shane and so much more.

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Lucha Jobbers: Análisis del WWE Royal Rumble 2023

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:43:48 +0000

Regresamos con un análisis de WWE Royal Rumble 2023, incluyendo Roman "Hamlet" Reigns y el poderosísimo Uncle Howdy. También hablamos del estado de la lucha en México y le rendimos homenaje a Jay Briscoe.

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Eurograps Express - VOW Matches of the Year and WXW x Bodyslam

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:11:07 +0000

Join Neil for another jam packed show, as he breaks down all of the matches in the fantastic Voices of Wrestling MOTY poll. He then FINALLY dips his toe into Danish wrestling with a look at Bodyslam and their recent joint show with wXw.

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244 Super J-Cast Catching Up with TAMASHII

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 09:03:33 +0000

244 Super J-Cast Catching Up with TAMASHII - Joel and Damon are back and are joined with the gentlemen from @okadasshorts as the guys discuss NJPW's Oceania brand TAMASHII. We discuss future stars of the brand, pro wrestling in Australia, the birth of the Okada Shorts podcast , and so much more.

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The Flagship: Royal Rumble Preview, Austin/Rock, Muta BYE BYE & more!

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 18:45:00 +0000

The Flagship Wrestling Podcast returns this week for an absolutely loaded show talking about the latest in a busy week of pro wrestling.

We'll preview WWE's Royal Rumble 2022, discuss WWE being unable to secure The Rock for WrestleMania, the rumors of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's inclusion and a look at the mega ratings for RAW XXX.

Also on the show, we'll discuss Wrestle Kingdom 17 in Yokohama Arena, including the awesome Kazuchika Okada/Kaito Kiyomiya confrontation, The Great Muta's BYE BYE match with Sting & Darby Allin, the announcement of the All Star Junior Festival, as well as a ton of other Japan quick hits including GLEAT, GanPro, BJW, FREEDOMS & more.

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STR. Rumble 23

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 07:13:36 +0000

This week: Plans offered for Mania, AEW taking over Eastern Europe and more in news. Then, THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: the Rumble seems straight ahead, Cody or Sami? The greatness of Briscoe/Lethal and could they turn Lethal face; Jeff watched the Great Muta's last match and Chris thinks AEW needs more effort in the MJF/Danielson story, and a lot more randomness.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Jay Briscoe Tribute Show & Dynamite Dozen Update

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 01:28:52 +0000

This week, Tyler & Fred discuss the unofficial Jay Briscoe tribute show on Dynamite, including a match that Tyler can't rate. Plus, the guys give their updated Dynamite Dozens after four months of the AEW calendar year.

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Days of Thunder #64: Tank Holiday

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 19:26:21 +0000

As we rock and roll through another Thunder on the road to , Dave and Lee bring you a packed show!

*Vampiro continues to establish himself

*Macho Man's out of control, have you heard?

*The Horsemen desert Flair

*Yes, Tank Abbott debuts

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Open The Voice Gate - Rey de Parejas Previews in Kobe, All Star Jr Festival & more!

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 15:21:06 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

As Dragongate closes out their January schedule, Open The Voice Gate is back to talk about the world of Dragongate. Leading off, they audible into some AAA talk with SB KENTo & Takuma Fujiwara’s latest appearance with Takuma Nishikawa in tow. Big things are afoot with the announcement of the All Star Jr Festival 2023 Powered by the LEC Corporation, and Case and Mike talk about the Dragongate angle and their history with New Japan. After that, they discuss a doubleheader from Kobe Sambo Hall (1/21-22) with an Open The Triangle Gate championship match between Z-Brats and Gold Class along with Rey de Parejas previews!

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Music of the Mat #153: Raw (6th Anniversary Show)

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 17:11:02 +0000

WELCOME EVERYONE TO MONDAY NIGHT RAW WEEOO WEEOO WEEOO WEEOO! On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's the sixth anniversary show! Andrew is joined once again by Rich Kraetsch (Voices of Wrestling, Flagship Podcast) to celebrate six years of the podcast and discuss the themes of another show celebrating an anniversary this month, WWE's Monday Night Raw. Andrew and Rich chat about the 30 years of Raw, its different phases of theme music, when exactly they stopped having any connection to the show, and much more.

There is also a discussion at the start about the tragic death of Jay Briscoe. Rest in peace, Jay.

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243 Super J-Cast Wrestle Kingdom 17 in Yokohama Review

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 17:15:00 +0000

Joel and Damon are back with their review of New Japan / NOAH's Wrestle Kingdom 17 in Yokohama.

The guys discuss all the winners and losers, along with the highlights and low-lites of the show. They also review The New Beginning in Nagoya, podcasts that aren't wrestling themed, Keiji Muto’s final match, the Kazuchika Okada / Kaito Kiyomiya angle and answer your questions.

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JBA: Sendai Girls Big Show In Sendai, Stardom New Blood 7, Tokyo Joshi Max Heart Tournament & more!

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 14:57:05 +0000

Kelly and Taylor kick off the episode diving deep into Sendai Girl's recent event, Big Show in Sendai! After that, they discuss Stardom's New Blood 7 show as well as the results from Tokyo Joshi's Max Heart tournament.

They also cover the last two weeks in joshi, including the Triangle Derby standings, some big tag title matches and a number of joshi excursions to America!

Then they preview everything upcoming in joshi, including Stardom's next big show, Supreme Fight, the next round of the Max Heart tournament, and a fun looking DIANA show!

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Emerald FlowShow #28: Kenoh Jankenpon

Sat, 21 Jan 2023 22:09:14 +0000

Paul and Gerard start off the show talking about the Briscoes brief run in NOAH. Then they discuss the latest in All Japan and NOAH, including the endless VM break up angle, Jakes newest faction and the excellent LIJ - Kongo angle.

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The Flagship: RIP Jay Briscoe, Rita Chatterton, Ratings Updates & more!

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 17:33:08 +0000

The Flagship Wrestling Podcast returns this week to discuss the life and career of ROH legend Jay Briscoe (Jamin Pugh).

Additional topics included Vince McMahon settling with Rita Chatterton, Impact Wrestling's Hard to Kill PPV, a look at recent ratings patterns for RAW, NXT, Impact, and New Japan, as well as some discussion of the latest happenings in GLEAT, Dragongate & more.

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STR. Dem Boys

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 02:15:00 +0000

Jay Briscoe died and Vince McMahon lives and thrives. Life is unfair. We talk about both and then the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM as Jeff tries to find the will to continue caring about wrestling. This was a tough one, kids

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: RIP Jay Briscoe and More Bandido Please

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 22:07:24 +0000

This week, Tyler & Fred discuss the unfortunate passing of Jay Briscoe, discussing why he didn't get the same tribute show as Brodie Lee, and Bandido needing more television time.

Please like, share, and subscribe, as well as pray for everyone who knew and loved Jay Briscoe.

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Open The Voice Gate: Yoshioka vs Skywalker, High End vs Z-Brats, Rey de Parejas & More!

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 13:45:39 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Dragongate’s first Tokyo appearances in 2023 are in the books and Voice Gate is back to talk about it! Leading off the show this week, Case and Mike lead off with a discussion of the Open The Dream Gate title match between Yuki Yoshioka, the result, and what the title picture looks like after that. Then they discuss all angles of High End Alliance vs Z-Brats Loser Must Disband, Class of 2022 continues to step forward, the return of Rey de Parejas before closing out on DGinUSA and SB KENTo vs Lucky Ali!

The Rey de Parejas match Case referred two between CIMA/Jun vs Magnum/Milano can be viewed at: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV114411Z7a2/?spm_id_from=333.337.search-card.all.click

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Our Match of the Year Lists

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 22:07:13 +0000

This week, Tyler & Fred have a bonus episode! They reveal and discuss their match of the year lists, including what matches just missed.

Please like, share, and subscribe so MJF calls Tyler a mark for his list.

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me Ep. 33 Against All Odds February 2005 - Scott Hall Gone, Jarrett vs. Nash, Don West Tribute

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 01:53:20 +0000

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Against All Odds 2005 - including paying tribute to the recently departed Don West, Scott Hall leaving TNA after issues in Korea, Kevin Nash challenging Jeff Jarrett, AJ Styles vs. Christopher Daniels in an Iron Man match, how to assess Dusty Rhodes as booker, Better Call Saul, The Devil's Rejects, Jeff Hammond's in-ring debut and so much more.

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Eurograps Express - Will Ospreay's 2022, 2022 Resolutions & RevPro Live In London 69

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 16:18:31 +0000

Neil is back to talk about the exciting events in British and European wrestling! He discusses Ospreay and THAT match, looks forward to 2023, moans about new year, offers a terrible Scrooge impression and even reviews a full show - RevPro Live In London 69!

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242 Super J-Cast 2022 Year End Awards

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 15:24:15 +0000

Joel and Damon are back with our annual Super J-Cast Award show. The guys discuss all the winners and losers, the highlights and low-lites of 2022 and give you our thoughts on this year's results. They also preview the NJPW / NOAH Wrestle Kingdom 17 show in Yokohama Arena and answer your questions.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Best week of television wrestling ever?

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 05:42:14 +0000

This week, Tyler & Fred discuss what might be the best week of wrestling television ever. Plus, they go through the news and opine about what the house show circuit could look like.

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The Flagship: WWE For Sale, Elite vs. Death Triangle, Mercedes/AEW & more!

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 20:36:10 +0000

The Flagship Wrestling Podcast is back to discuss the latest news and notes on WWE's potential sale: a follow-up to our Breaking News audio from earlier in the week regarding WWE and Saudi Arabia, who are listed thus far as potential buyers, if AEW is going to get into the mix & more.

We'll also discuss Match 7 between The Elite and Death Triangle, a tremendous episode of AEW Dynamite, Mercedes Mone's AEW status, ROH Supercard of Honor, ZERO1's New Years show, NJPW vs. NOAH, NJPW New Beginning, NJPW Battle in the Valley and Impact Wrestling Hard to Kill.

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STR. The Inclusive Era

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:05:11 +0000

This week Chris and Jeff talk Stephanie McMahon leaving, sales rumors, AEW House shows, FTR taking a break and Mercedes selling out San Jose. Then the LAZY RIVER of WRESTLING CRITICISM: Dynamite, Guillotine Leg Drops, Dominik Mysterio, and is MJF being too funny to be an effective heel? Plus, Jeff says "Like what you like" when it comes to graps.

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Days of Thunder #63: Doing A Madness

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:32:08 +0000

This Thunder is Out Of Control. How do we know? Because they keep saying it.

*Rick Steiner has a brand new dye job

*We say goodbye to a legend

*Gormless idiot David Flair rides again

*"Mona with the banner or whatever"

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Open The Voice Gate - 2023 Kickoff in Osaka & Kyoto & FSM 50!

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 15:13:23 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Dragongate has kicked off their 2023 and Open The Voice Gate is back to talk about the first weekend of their year! Leading off the show, Case and Mike discuss the recently released FSM 50 and Dragongate’s strong appearance this year. From there, they discuss the season openers in Osaka (1/7) and Kyoto (1/8), clap crowds returning for TV loop shows, the easing into the year, and the build to the big January doubleheader in Korakuen on 1/11 & 1/12!

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Music of the Mat #152: Music Memories with Steve Case

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 18:05:07 +0000

On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's another installment of Music Memories! Andrew is joined by Steve Case (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss three memories from Steve's wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. Andrew and Steve chat about being afraid of The Undertaker as a little kid, wanting to use Metallica for an entrance theme, being a Hulkamaniac, and more!

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Rampage Is Good Again and AEW's Goldberg

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 01:26:02 +0000

This week, Tyler & Fred get excited because Rampage is back! It's become exactly what we opined about weeks ago and it's come to fruition. The guys also talk about who needs to be booked like Goldberg moving forward.

Please like, share, and subscribe so we get a high five from Tony Khan.

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JBA: Stardom Dream Queendom, Tokyo Joshi January 4th, Mercedes Moné, Sendai Girls Big Show Preview & more!

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 16:33:31 +0000

Kelly and Taylor make their triumphant return with their first show of 2023! They dive right into Stardom's Dream Queendom and Tokyo Joshi's big January 4th show! They also talk about the IWGP Women's title scene, including the debut of Mercedes Moné at New Japan's Wrestle Kingdom show!

They also cover the last two weeks in joshi, including a big SEAdLINNNG title change, all the happenings in Ice Ribbon, and even more Stardom events!

Then they preview everything upcoming in joshi, including a big upcoming Sendai Girls show and the next iteration of Stardom's New Blood shows!

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241 Super J-Cast Wrestle Kingdom Review

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 15:07:24 +0000

Joel and Damon are back to review New Japan Pro Wrestling's biggest show of the year. The guys discuss the epic Will vs Kenny match, Jay White vs Kazuchika Okada, the debut of Mercedes Moné , and all the news and analysis from January 4th. The guys also review New Year Dash and storylines in 2023.

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The Flagship: Vince McMahon is Back, Mercedes is Mone & more!

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 17:51:34 +0000

Vince McMahon is back, Mercedes is Mone, New Japan Pro Wrestling had a tremendous Wrestle Kingdom 17 plus new champs, and new units, NOAH had a good show on New Year's Day, and the scuzzers are taking over All Japan Pro Wrestling.

We cover all of this and so much more on this week's episode of The Flagship Wrestling Podcast.

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STR. Nov in the ABQ

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Shake Them Ropes returns, and so does...Vince McMahon? Vince is back with George Barrios and Michelle Wilson! Oh hoorah hooray...oh hooray hoorah. Dragon Lee to NXT, Sasha Banks/Mercedes Mone to Stardom, Charlotte back and killing Ronda? After that our LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Nakamura/Muta, Bron/Waller, and we celebrate the unrepentant stupidity of Thea Hail and Dominick Mysterio is no one's prison bitch, Page/Moxley, Ricky Starks and more!

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Wrestle Kingdom 17 y golpe de estado en WWE

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 08:39:48 +0000

En este episodio tenemos una reseña exhaustiva de NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17; platicamos sobre la gran lucha entre Kenny Omega y Will Ospreay, la gran noche de Master Wato, y mucho más. También analizamos la noticia del regreso de Vince McMahon a WWE y sus posibles consecuencias (la noticia rompió justo antes de grabar).

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Emerald FlowShow #27: January 1st Warning Revealed!

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 01:15:37 +0000

JAAAAAAAAKE!!! Also, Paul and Gerard cover NOAH's big New Year's show in Budokan including a great GHC title match and the spectacle Main Event. They also cover All Japan's double shot in Korakuen to kick off the New Year. But also, there will be a lot of ranting about Jake Lee

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Instant Reaction LIVE: NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 - Ospreay vs. Omega (Preview)

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 20:30:00 +0000

In this preview clip, Joe & Rich of The Flagship Podcast discuss one of the greatest matches of all time: Will Ospreay vs. Kenny Omega.

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Open The Voice Gate - The 2022 Ulty Awards!

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 16:54:57 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

It’s award time for Open The Voice Gate! With Dragongate on winter holiday, Case and Mike are here to present the 2022 Ulty Awards! Before they get to that, they discuss the Flagship Podcast’s Japan Free Agent News, noise crowds in Osaka, and Case has a very special quiz for Mike. Then it’s award time. Join Open The Voice Gate as they go through 2022 to decide Dragongate’s MVP, Rookie of the Year, Unit of the Year and so much more!

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: New Years Smash, Sasha Banks Updates, & Wrestling Observer Awards

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 20:54:06 +0000

This week, Tyler & Fred talk about all the happenings of All Elite Wrestling, including some drama with Dax Harwood and CJ Perry, talking about Tony Khan's booking, and a preview of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards.

Please like, share, and subscribe, so we don't become an end-of-holiday season layoff.

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The Flagship: 2022 Year-in-Review, Wrestle Kingdom Preview & more!

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 18:42:51 +0000

The final Flagship Podcast of 2022! Join Joe & Rich as they put a bow on 2022.

We start off by discussing some of the top pro wrestling stories of 2022 from Vince McMahon resigning in shame to Cody Rhodes' departure from AEW, Brawl Out, Sasha Banks & Naomi walking out and everything in between.

In the last half of the show we preview NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom 17 and NOAH's The New Year 2023, discuss Dragon Lee signing with WWE and review Dragongate The Final Gate 2022 and RevPro Uprising 2022.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate The Final Gate 2022 Review and Kobe Finale!

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 06:22:12 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Open The Voice Gate finishes out 2022 with Dragongate’s final two shows of the year! Leading off the show, Case and Mike discuss The Final Gate 2022, the Christmas Day spectacular with Yuki Yoshioka defending the Dream Gate against the resurgent Ben-K and Shingo Takagi’s first match in the company in over four years! Then to close out the year, they discuss the hometown finale with another remarkable Rookies vs Vets match and an excellent D’Courage vs Z-Brats main event!

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Super J-Cast: Wrestle Kingdom Preview with Kevin Kelly

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 01:48:11 +0000

Our holiday tradition continues as Joel and Damon are joined by the voice of NJPW Kevin Kelly. The guys also discuss Wrestle Kingdom, Karl Anderson, WK main event build, House Of Torture, Kenny vs Will, 2023 predictions and answer your questions.

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Eurograps Express - The Not So Christmassy Special, RevPro Uprising

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 14:22:11 +0000

Neil hates Christmas so he decides to rant about it and just do a normal show instead! Take a break from the oppressive festitivities by listening to his extensive review of the Europe's last big wrestling show of the year - RevPro Uprising!

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Music of the Mat #151: A Taste of 2022

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 19:15:58 +0000

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined for the first time by Fred Morlan (The Good, The Bad & The Hungee) for the annual year-end episode! Andrew and Fred say goodbye to 2022 and discuss a selection of wrestling themes that debuted during the year. Themes this year include Swerve Strickland, Bray Wyatt, Kaito Kiyomiya, Ren Narita, Toni Storm, Danhausen, and more!

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5 Star Match Game #31: 2022

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 14:25:51 +0000

You lived it, now answer trivia about it! The Five Star Match Game returns with a show dedicated to the year of 2022 - that means questions about WWE, AEW, Japan, Lucha, and more! And we've assembled a powerhouse panel of Alan Counihan (@Alan4L), Mike Spears (@fujiiheya) and Case Lowe (@_InYourCase)! There's a lot of trash talk. No, a lot. This is a rollercoaster ride of an episode, don't you dare miss it!

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: An Introduction to the Dynamite Dozen w/Suit Williams

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 09:28:24 +0000

This week, Tyler & Fred bring on fellow Voices of Wrestling contributor Suit Willams to discuss the happenings in AEW, his creating of The Dynamite Dozen, and the guys unveil their first edition of their year to date Dynamite Dozen rankings.

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STR. The Shake Them Ropes 2022 Xmas Spectacular

Sat, 24 Dec 2022 02:00:00 +0000

This week, we talk Bronson Reed being back in WWE then the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM. Jeff was very high on Shida/Hayter and Becky/Bayley; taking things more seriously for AEW, the Elite/Death Triangle and Bryan Danielson segments, the follow up to Action Andretti and NXT was good in ring but the storytelling had issues. Then a LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING AWARDS AND PREDICTIONS: who were our MVPs, will Vince be back? Will CM Punk? Who will hold the titles this time next year.

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Days of Thunder: Slamboree 1999

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 23:35:44 +0000

The final Days of Thunder of 2022 has arrived and it's rather fitting that we close out the year with a Pay Per View show. Step up to the plate, Slamboree 1999!

* A first time ever occurrence for Dave

*A fabulous triangle tag match

*Was Charles Robinson vs. Gorgeous George...good??

*Who owns WCW? Who cares?

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The Flagship: Christmas Spectacular 2022!

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 17:29:51 +0000

Join The Flagship Wrestling Podcast for their 2022 Christmas spectacular!

We start the show by discussing the latest news on Sasha Banks and her arrival in Japan ahead of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom, betting on herself and what we can expect from her moving forward.

We also touched on Bronson Reed returning to WWE, Triple H's booking and played Remember Some Guys (and Girls), who recently returned to the company.

Then in the last half of the show, we open up the mailbag and answer your questions about Christmas & more!

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Emerald FlowShow #26: It's Time to Lock It Up

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 16:56:47 +0000

Paul and Gerard come back with quick episode before the Holidays, to cover all the latest and upcoming shows in NOAH and All Japan. They also introduce the Lock Competition as a new feature of the show. Listen in to find out how well Paul's brain works at 6 AM. The answer is not great.

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Korakuen (12/16) & Gate of Origin (12/18) Review & Final Gate Preview!

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 07:39:43 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

As Dragongate steamrolls their way towards The Final Gate and the end of 2022, Open the Voice Gate is back discussing their final Korakuen Hall (12/16) show of the year with Kzy vs Shun Skywalker as well as The Gate of Origin (12/18) with an excellent Twin Gate defense between Kzy and Big Boss Shimizu against YAMATO and Takashi Yoshida. Then closing out the show, they preview The Final Gate with Shingo Takagi’s return home after four years and the most popular man in years, Ben-K, taking on the Open The Dream Gate Champion Yuki Yoshioka!

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: An AEW Advent Calendar

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:50:17 +0000

This week, Tyler & Fred have some fun, as Fred got a box of AEW trading cards and found some AEW themed questions that he posed to Tyler. Enjoy our version of an advent calendar during the holiday season.

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me Ep. 32 Final Resolution January 2005 - Monty Brown Screwed, Abyss Contract Dispute, Garza Legal Issues

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 16:28:06 +0000

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Final Resolution 2005 - including Monty Brown losing to Jeff Jarrett in the worst creative decision in TNA history, Abyss nearly leaving TNA, Hector Garza running into legal trouble that brought his mega-push to a sudden halt, an incredible AMW vs. Team Canada match, the best Ultimate X in history, conflicting reports about morale, iMPACT!'s timeslot changing, and so much more!

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239 Super J-Cast Tag League Review

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:04:43 +0000

239 Super J-Cast Tag League Review -

Joel and Damon are back to review the World Tag League & Super Junior Tag League Finals. The guys also discuss Wrestle Kingdom match line-up, Karl Anderson, WK main event build, the end of an era in New Japan, Super AI-Cast, and answer your questions.

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STR. Turn on Your Mic

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 17:52:39 +0000

Someone forgot his power cord for his computer, so pardon his audio. This week, Vince McMahon wants back in, Mandy Rose is out and on the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Top Dolla, Briscoes/FTR, NXT Deadline, Apathetic Kenny and Penta and MORE!

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The Flagship: Vince McMahon Wants Back, Mandy Rose Fired, Exclusive Sasha News & more!

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 16:40:00 +0000

The Flagship Podcast is back this week with an absolutely loaded show!

This week on the show we discuss new allegations against Vince McMahon and his desire to return to the company. We also touch on the news of Mandy Rose's firing, what we've heard regarding Sasha Banks, ROH Final Battle, ROH failing to secure a proper TV deal, NXT DEADL1NE, NJPW's World Tag League & Super Junior Tag League finals, the Wrestle Kingdom 17 lineup, and finally departures/upheaval in All Japan Pro Wrestling.

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238 Super J-Cast Tag League Takeover Week 3

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 17:55:00 +0000

Guest hosts @Bo0zeLeprechaun and @ryugu_jo wrap up WTL/SJTL with piping-cold takes for the finale, spend way too much time talking about Ibushi, and say nice things about Fale.

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Emerald FlowShow #25: So Long Jake and Thanks for All the Fish

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 15:11:44 +0000

Paul and Gerard talk about Jake Lee yet again but this time its about his departure from All Japan. They look back at his run as a whole and predict what the future might hold for him. The departures of Izanagi and Tajiri are covered as well as are the finals of the Real World Tag League.

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Open The Voice Gate - Kyoto & Nagoya (12/10 & 11) Results and Review!

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 08:06:26 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

With two weeks left in Dragongate’s 2022 schedule, Open The Voice Gate is back on the road to The Final Gate 2022! This week, Case and Mike review an excellent Kyoto farewell (12/10) with an exception D’Courage vs Naruki Doi & Eita tag match and a newsworthy rare Nagoya show (12/11) with business notes on the heels of a show with an U-T Homecoming, Dragon Kid vs Ultimo Dragon and D’Courage vs Gold Class. Then closing out this week’s episode, a special report from friend of the show Mark/Gutsdozer (https://www.youtube.com/@gutsdozer) on the illustrious K-JAX.

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Music of the Mat #150: Barry Horowitz Hanukkah Special

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:24:06 +0000

Chag Sameach! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by the returning Jon Hernandez (Voices of Wrestling) for a Hanukkah Special celebrating the themes and career of Barry Horowitz! For many decades, Barry built a legacy as not only a legendary Jewish pro wrestler, but as one of wrestling's greatest losers. Andrew and Jon discuss what separated Barry from a lot of other Jewish wrestlers, his multiple losing streaks, using "Hava Nagila" as an entrance theme, and some other themes Barry used over the years (one of which is definitely NSFW). If you love Jewish references, then this is the show for you.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: ROH Final Battle 2022 Review, Sasha Banks Updates

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:11:46 +0000

This week, Tyler & Fred discuss a lot of news items, including Sasha Banks potentially working with New Japan Pro Wrestling, Final Battle 2022, no ROH TV deal, and the curious exit of William Regal.

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JBA: 2022 Year-End Awards!

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 15:21:10 +0000

Taylor and Kelly wrap up 2022 by handing out year-end awards in over 15 categories!

Categories include Most Outstanding, Promotion of the Year, Most Improved and the lists of Taylor and Kelly's top 10 matches of the year!

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STR. Flu Bug

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 09:56:10 +0000

This week the guys talk Barry Windham, Sasha Bank in Japan, William Regal, ratings talk. Then, on THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: preview of NXT Deadl1ne, ROH Final Battle, the bad conclusion of Regal's run, MJF/Starks, Diamond Mine and Jeff loves the Outrunners.

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Days of Thunder #62: VIDEO PACKAGE

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 20:32:57 +0000

With mere days left until Slamboree, WCW attempts to send us over the edge by presenting two hours of video packages with the occasional match breaking out. Listen in as Dave and Lee attempt to sift through:

*A "Mystery Tag Team in the main event"

*The end of a Thunder Icon

*The return of Kanyon

*Did we mention the video packages?

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The Flagship: Record-Low Ratings, Final Battle, DEADL1NE & Bouncin' Around Japan

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Note: An issue with our recording in the show's first hour resulted in lower-than-normal audio quality. These issues were fixed for the final two hours of the show. Thanks for your understanding.

This week on The Flagship, we discussed shockingly low ratings across the board for all pro wrestling properties including a record-low third hour for RAW, AEW Rampage's continued struggles and more.

We then previewed the weekend slate of shows including ROH Final Battle 2022 and NXT DEADL1NE, the latest on William Regal's status in AEW and finally, Bouncin' Around Japan talking NJPW, AJPW, ZERO1, Dragongate & more.

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Open The Voice Gate - Yoshioka vs Mochizuki, Shingo's Return, Kato's Debut and More!

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 15:31:12 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

It’s been a huge week in the Dragon System and Open The Voice Gate is back to talk all about it. Leading off the show, they discuss the Hokkaido trip (12/2 - 12/4). Case and Mike talk about the title matches in Hokkaido, the magic of these trips, and why these trips matter for Dragongate. From there, they discuss the enormous Fantastic Gate kick off from Tokyo Korakuen Hall (12/6) with the monumental Yoshioka vs Mochizuki Dream Gate Match, Shingo Takagi’s return home, Yoshiki Kato’s debut, and the rest of the first big show of December!

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Eurograps Express - RevPro and Their Weird Finishes

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:14:12 +0000

Neil is back and is once again raving about RevPro! He talks about their Sheffield show and the last Live In London of the year, before previewing the final York Hall show of 2022. He laments the count-outs, praises Zak Knight and mumbles something about mince pies. Enjoy!

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Does Tony Khan Have a Booking Problem?

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:59:47 +0000

This week, Tyler & Fred discuss all the happenings in AEW, including whether Tony Khan has a booking problem that is directly related to the television ratings.

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237 Super J-Cast Tag League Takeover Week 2

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 22:37:44 +0000

Mike Meginnis and Tracy Rae Bowling review the 11/28, 11/30, and 12/2 shows from the World Tag League and Super Junior Tag League tour. Talking points include World Tag League as the foundation of a happy marriage, the best and the worst of the tour so far, butt stuff, Wato's first beer, and Lord Gideon Grey as evil Make-a-Wish kid.

Mike Meginnis is the author of the novel DROWNING PRACTICE (Ecco, 2022). Solidarity with striking HarperCollins staff. Information on his work at mikemeginnis.com. Tracy Rae Bowling writes fiction and small videogames. More on their work at tracyraebowling.com. Together, they host a competitive marital gift-giving podcast called Gift Horse (gifthorsepod.com).

Then it is the most wonderful time of the year, SUPER Dad Cast time! Join Elliot and John as they take us through World Tag League, Super Junior Tag League, and NJPW Strong in the Daddiest of ways. Not only do the guys talk about dad stuff and wrestling, but they also touch on who they are, how they got into wrestling, and how important mental health is. They talk about the importance of counseling, and John promotes his friend Jaxon Stone's (@JaxonStone_) nonprofit advocating Mental Health, You Are Loved (@youarelovedlife), and how you can get help if needed. If you want to see how dads dad, you can follow Elliot on Twitter at @elliotsemi and John @jreazymin. Now go out there and do your best. You got this!

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STR. Songbird

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 21:25:42 +0000

By request, we start with some music geekery due to the passing of Christine McVie. Then, we talk WWE's cynical India strategy and the low AEW rating takes us to THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM where we talk the baffling promos of MJF and Jade Cargill, Jeff geeking out to Wrestlecade, the weird Iron Survivor meetings on NXT and the RAW follow up to Survivor Series WarGames.

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The Flagship: Survivor Series, William Regal, NJPW, AJPW & more!

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:31:17 +0000

The Flagship returns this week to test our knowledge on 2022 WWE, review WWE Survivor Series: War Games, the latest on William Regal's contract, a catch-up on NJPW's World Tag League and Super Junior Tag League, AJPW and more!

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Emerald FlowShow #24: Jake Ruins Everything

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 07:34:59 +0000

Paul and Gerard talk about Jake Lee screwing up All Japan's booking. They give their thoughts on all of the matches from the ongoing RWTL and Junior Battle of Glory as well as their predictions for the final nights. In the first part of the show they talk about NOAH's surprisingly good NOAH The Best show, which overdelivered on what was a weak card on paper. They also preview NOAH's upcoming shows.

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236 Super J-Cast Tag League Takeover Week 1

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:45:07 +0000

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate in Okinawa, DGinUSA & Kaito Ishida

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 08:10:58 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Open The Voice Gate returns from their holiday to talk about the world of Dragongate including their holiday in Okinawa! Leading off, Case and Mike discuss a very fun weekend in Okinawa with our friends at Ryukyu Dragon Pro Wrestling including the man the mystery K-Jax. After that, they discuss the latest in #DGinUSA with the 2023 announcements and the 2022 King of Indies tournament with an impassioned discussion SB KENTo’s greatness. Concluding this week’s show, they cross over to GLEAT to discuss Kaito Ishida’s comings and goings with the young promotion.

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Music of the Mat #149: Music Memories with Alan Counihan

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 19:56:24 +0000

On this episode of Music of the Mat, we go back-to-back with Music Memories! Andrew is joined for the first time by Alan Counihan (Alan 4L's ProWres Paradise) to discuss three memories from Alan's wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. Andrew and Alan chat about the classic "WrestleMania" song from 1993 and the WWF's heavy marketing push in UK and Ireland during the early 90s, Dragongate's very unique anime TV intro in 2005, the rise of Axel Dieter Jr. with his Hot & Spicy tag team in wXw during the BritWres boom, and much more!

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JBA: Stardom Gold Rush, Historic X-Over, Stardom in Showcase, Tokyo Joshi All Rise & More!

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:22:30 +0000

It's a jam packed episode as Taylor and Kelly talk four big shows! They start with Stardom's Gold Rush before moving on to even more Stardom with both Historic X-Over and Stardom in Showcase 3! They wrap up the deep dive with a look at the most recent Tokyo Joshi Korakuen Hall show, All Rise 22!

They also cover the last two weeks in joshi, including Sendai Girl's Korakuen Hall show, and news and notes from Marvelous, WAVE and more!

Then they preview everything upcoming in joshi, including Sendai Girls's next big title match and more!

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me Ep. 31 Turning Point December 2004 - Savage's Final Match, DDP Debut, Skipper Cage Walk

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0000

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Turning Point 2004 - including Randy Savage's final pro wrestling match, Dusty Rhodes takes over as TNA booker, the incredible AMW vs. Triple X Six Sides of Steel cage match where Elix Skipper walks the cage, DDP's debut, TNA's Best Damn Sports Show Period crossover events, Cookiegate, TNA budget cuts, how Monty Brown was ready and so much more!

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: It's Hammer Time!

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 22:48:57 +0000

This week, Tyler & Fred review this week's Dynamite while also looking at some big picture themes, including who we think will break out in 2023 and a mini-preview of the Wrestling Observer awards.

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STR. Full Gear War Games

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 07:37:52 +0000

Recorded mere minutes after Survivor Series, the guys give their thoughts on both Full Gear and War Games with a morsel of NXT in this week's LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM

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Days of Thunder #61: Thundown? Smackder?

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 05:55:00 +0000

A big week in history for wrestling and a new nadir for quality, Days of Thunder returns to discuss a new episode of Thunder on TBS, while over on UPN a little show called Smackdown has its pilot on the same night! How did the two shows stack up to counter-program? Tune in to find out:

*Why 1999 fans were the worst

*If there actually was wrestling in WWF at the time

*If Nash vs. Hak could be MOTY

*Was this the worst match of Randy Savage's career?

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235 Super J-Cast Historic X-over Review

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 02:54:09 +0000

Joel and Damon are back as they review NJPW's Historic X-over show from Ariake Arena. The guys break down all of the matches including Will Ospreay vs Shota Umino, Kazuchika Okada, The Great Muta & Toru Yano vs Jeff Cobb, Aaron Henare & Great-O-Khan, along with a great KAIRI vs Mayu Iwatani main event. They also discuss Kenny vs. Will at Wrestle Kingdom, World Tag League, and answer your questions.

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Eurograps Express - RevPro Live in London, Purpose Wrestling, Progress in Dubai & a Chat With Dad

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 22:29:20 +0000

Another bumper show from Neil, covering all the latest happenings on the European wrestling scene. We discuss Progress running in Dubai, RevPro's rubbish booking and the wonderful promotion that is Purpose Wrestling.

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Full Gear Review

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:33:01 +0000

This week, Tyler & Fred review the excellent show that was Full Gear and talk about how the results will help shape the promotion moving forward as the reign of MJF begins.

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The Flagship: AEW Full Gear, Dynamite Review & NWA Hard Times 3

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:45:00 +0000

The Flagship is back this week with a full recap of this week's AEW Dynamite, a preview of AEW Full Gear 2022, and a check-in on the world of the National Wrestling Alliance.

Listen to our Full Gear Instant Reaction LIVE show Saturday night at FlagshipPatreon.com ($10 tier).

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STR. Jeff and the Tin Foil Hat

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:04:39 +0000

Full Gear Preview and last night's AEW Dynamite has Jeff going into theories. Like what if the Devil that doesn't exist is CM Punk. Chris humors him.

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Emerald FlowShow #23: Bofa Deez Belts

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 22:26:14 +0000

Paul and Gerard talk about the start of All Japan's Real World Tag League and the excellent atmosphere in Shin Kiba 1st RING. They also talk about NOAH's loaded Korakuen show and the disappointing number it drew as well as NOAH's "joint show" with Dragongate.

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Open The Voice Gate - Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame and Global Dream Review!

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:29:05 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Open The Voice Gate returns first to have an Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame talk up top. Mike walks Case through his would-be ballot and they have a conversation on why some of the best Dragon System candidates have never been on the ballot. From there they discuss the Pro Wrestling NOAH “Global Dream” show (11/11) with Yuki Yoshioka teaming with Kaito Kiyomiya taking on Kota Minoura and Kenoh! We have begun posting "Best-Of" clips from each episode on YouTube. Last week we chose our discussion on the Dragongate Dojo! https://youtu.be/irPR7_DDcrY

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Music of the Mat #148: Music Memories with Gerard Di Trolio

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 22:13:45 +0000

On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's another edition of Music Memories! Andrew is joined again by Gerard Di Trolio (The Emerald FlowShow), who shares three memories from his wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. Andrew and Gerard chat about the immortality of Masato Tanaka, buying VHS tapes of Japanese wrestling while on vacation, watching 1999 WCW in the formative years of being a wrestling fan, and more!

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: THE HEAT CHECK

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000

This week, Tyler & Fred talk through a big preview for Full Gear. They also cover the news of the week, like Abadon’s collarbone injury, JUN AKIYAMA, and THE PAINMAKER MOVIE EVENT.

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234 Super J-Cast NJPWxSTARDOM Historic X-over Preview

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:16:05 +0000

Joel and Damon are back together and joined by STARDOM Super Fan @velkej_Bracha as they preview NJPW's Historic X-over show from Ariake Arena. It is Stardom 101 - great for both new fans and long time STARDOM Fans.

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JBA: Stardom Hiroshima Goddess Festival, Gold Rush, Historic X-Over, Tokyo Joshi All Rise & More!

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:52:29 +0000

It's a Stardom bonanza! Taylor and Kelly open the show discussing Stardom's latest big show, Hiroshima Goddess Festival, before moving on to preview not one, not two, but three major Stardom shows coming up in the next two weeks!

They also cover the last two weeks in joshi, including all the latest from Tokyo Joshi, Sendai Girls, WAVE and more!

Then they preview everything upcoming in joshi, including Tokyo Joshi's next Korakuen Hall show and Sendai Girls exciting Korakuen Hall event!

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STR. Sledgomatic

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:01:18 +0000

In the news: Nick Aldis and if either WWE or AEW is a better fit if either wants to sign him this time around. Then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: ICE COLD TAKES on Crown Jewel; promos from Iyo/Asuka, Xavier and MJF to the Saraya/Britt promo that did more harm than good. The ridiculous lack of telling a story in the Seth Rollins/Bobby Lashley/Austin Theory angle, the lack of planning for Full Gear. PLUS: Chris tells a Gallagher story.

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The Flagship: Logan Paul, NJPW, Dragongate, NWA & more!

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 18:40:00 +0000

The Flagship Podcast returns this week with an absolutely loaded show!

Topics this week included Logan Paul vs. Roman Reigns from WWE Crown Jewel, NJPW's Battle Autumn, NJPWxSTARDOM, World Tag League, Super Junior Tag League, the state of the NWA & NWA Hard Times 3, Dragongate & a eulogy for Twitter (Rest in Piss).

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Korakuen Review (11/9), Global Dream Preview, Mania Weekend and more!

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 07:20:53 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Open The Voice Gate returns to discuss Dragongate’s November Korakuen Hall (11/9) show with the big 3-way 6-man main event of Z-Brats vs Gold Class vs Natural Vibes and the next Dream Gate match being made. From there, they discuss tomorrow’s (11/11) NOAH Global Dream show with Dragongate participation and then with the news of Mania Weekend, their Dragongate Mania Shows.

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DoT Presents Nites of Nitro #7: Charles In Charge

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 16:41:49 +0000

After saying there was no way we would cover this episode...here we are!

Dave and Lee return to the podcast to wade through the infamous 'Flair in the Asylum' Nitro, featuring:

*Three title changes

*One of the best Nitro matches ever?

*A Gorgeous George "training" video

*SURGE

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me Ep. 30 TNA Victory Road October/November 2004 - Randy Savage, The Outsiders Debut, Russo Gone

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:47:17 +0000

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Victory Road 2004 - including TNA's first three hour Sunday PPV, the debut of "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Savage and Hulk Hogan's backstage confrontation, Kevin Nash's debut and Scott Hall's return, Roddy Piper and the return of Piper's Pit, Vince Russo leaves TNA, a power struggle ensues, more Kid Kash backstage drama, all the matches from Victory Road including Jarrett vs. Hardy, Styles vs. Petey and a disastrous AMW vs. Triple X match, and so much more!

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The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: This is Jeff Jarrett's World Now

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:42:45 +0000

Tyler & Fred sit down and talk about a newsworthy Dynamite with several interesting debuts, including Jeff Jarret and Katsuyori Shibata, and the dead silence of a Cole Karter reveal. And then they talk about a better than usual Rampage.

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Eurograps Express - Is RevPro OK?

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:51:44 +0000

Neil is back to break down everything that has happening in the world of Revolution Pro Wrestling! Is the Mills/Oku story still the best thing in wrestling? Was the J Cup a stunning succession of bangers? Is Mad Kurt #actuallygood now? Listen to find out!

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Open The Voice Gate: Dragongate The Gate of Destiny 2022 Review!

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

With The Gate of Destiny 2022 in the books, Open The Voice Gate is back to talk all about it. Case and Mike give their big thoughts on Dragongate’s biggest show of the Fall and then spend the remainder of the near two hour episode discussing everything that happened this morning. They discuss the Dream Gate picture coming out of Yoshioka vs YAMATO as well as who is Masked Z, Takuma Fujiwara’s brief return from Mexico and a whole lot more!

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233 Super J-Cast Battle Autumn Review

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 23:46:20 +0000

Joel and Damon are back together as they review NJPW's Battle Autumn 2022 from Osaka. The guys also discuss Catch 2/2 , the rise of Ren Narita and Shota Umino, FTR as IWGP Tag champs, Tenga Eggs, Jay White / Kazuchika Okada Wrestle Kingdom build and much more!

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STR. JEdoubleF

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 04:53:08 +0000

This week: Jeff Jarrett gets another check, the WWE is making bank, NXT is making cuts and booking arenas it can't fill. Colt Cabana makes an appearance as does Shibata, and did they beat Damage CTRL just to make a political statement in Saudi Arabia? Then in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: we preview Crown Jewel, the greatness of the Bloodline segment last week, the noble attempts on RAW and by Rick Ross and more. Plus: Chris tells us about his day as a professional basketball coach.

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