Podcast appearances and mentions of El Phantasmo

El Phantasmo is a high-flying, charismatic Canadian wrestler known for his innovative offense and cocky showmanship. A standout in NJPW and IMPACT Wrestling, ELP has earned a reputation for stealing the spotlight whether in the Bullet Club or on his own. In the newest "Casual Conversations with The Classic'' episode, the Wrestling Classic Justin catches up with El Phantasmo as they talk about the upcoming Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling show “Northern Rising,” wrestling Sting in AEW, comedy wrestling in Japan, wrestling Maki Itoh, Vancouver indy scene, Tara Zep and more! Enjoy!Check out Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling and "Northern Rising" on May 10th. https://mlpwrestling.com/Socials El Phantasmo - @elpwrestling (IG & X)My Official Website + Demo Reel - https://www.justindhillon.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewrestlingclassic/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewrestlingclassic X - https://x.com/twcworldwide Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWrestlingClassic/ Articles - https://www.one37pm.com/author/justin-dhillon Limited Edition TWC Tee https://headquartersclothing.com/products/headquarters-x-the-wrestling-classic-logo-tee?_pos=1&_psq=wrestlinhg&_ss=e&_v=1.0 500 Level https://www.500level.com/Join the Discord Community https://linktr.ee/thewrestlingclassicAll Episodes are on "The Wrestling Classic" Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQOYraeFlX-xd8f3adQtTwBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/twc-show--4417554/support.

In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, it's week two of Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland's tour of WrestleMania weekend indy shows with our review of Defy Wrestling's Living Proof featuring Chris's dream match when the Rock N Roll Express face off against Midnight Heat, plus Clark Connors defends the Defy title against El Phantasmo & Man Like DeReiss, Kenta goes one-on-one with Mance Warner, lots of multi-person matches, and more. We also continue our talk about what should be the goal of any visiting promotion during WrestleMania weekend and how to put together a good Mania weekend show. For VIP listeners, we stay in Vegas and check out Winner's Circle Wrestling with two matches from some old favorites - Jonathan Gresham vs. Alpha Zo and Slice Boogie vs. Scorpio Sky.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, it's the first stop on Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland's tour of WrestleMania weekend indy shows with their review of Prestige Wrestling's Nothing To Lose, with a main event of Alan Angels vs. Calvin Tankman for the Prestige World Title, Leon Slater takes on Kevin Blackwood in a tremendous matchup, Michael Oku battles El Phantasmo, and more. We also talk about what makes a good show for WrestleMania weekend, the tightrope visiting promotions have to walk when they hold these super shows, and more thoughts about the biggest weekend on the wrestling calendar year. For VIP listeners, we head over to Joey Janela's Spring Break, where Violence Is Forever defend the tag titles against Alec Price and a mystery partner, and Sabu's retirement match in a no-rope barbed wire affair against Joey Janella.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

This week, Steven and Jeremy reviewed the recent Road to New Beginning show in Sendai, then looked ahead to El Phantasmo versus Jeff Cobb for the TV title and El Desperado versus Kosei Fujita in a Junior Heavyweight title clash. They revisited Hiroshi Tanahashi's ten-point plan, plus ideas for EVIL and Narita's futures. Also, a look at the history of the New Beginning show.       

Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone recap Wrestle Kingdom 19 in Episode 144! Steven gave his live-in-Tokyo perspective of a tremendous card headlined by Zack Sabre Jr. v Shota Umino. They broke down the entire card, discussing the ramifications of each match. They talked of the inner turmoil on display in the main event, the heavy psychology of the Tetsuya Naito v Hiromu Takahashi battle, why David Finlay and Yota Tsuji both stepped up big, the feel-good El Phantasmo and Hirooki Goto stories, the heartbreak of DOUKI's injury and why Mayu Iwatani and AZM should have gotten more time, and the reasons they didn't. It's the best recap of New Japan's biggest night!

Karen Peterson and Bruce Lord review NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 in the Tokyo Dome and its impact on Wrestle Dynasty.  Plus: Hirooki Goto wins the 2025 Rambo to snag a golden ticket for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, Mayu Iwatani defeats AZM to retain the IWGP Women's Championship, Katsuyori Shibata returns home to challenge Hiroshi Tanahashi at Wrestle Dynasty, T.M.D.K.'s Robbie Eagles & Kosei Fujita survive the Tokyo Terror Ladder Match, IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship match is stopped due to injury, and El Phantasmo walks out as NJPW WORLD TV Champion. Join the POST Wrestling Café for access to all of Karen & Bruce's NJPW reviews and John Pollock & Wai Ting's Wrestle Dynasty review tomorrow night: http://postwrestlingcafe.com------NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19January 4, 2025Tokyo DomeIWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Zack Sabre Jr. (c) vs. Shota UminoSpecial Single Match: Tetsuya Naito vs. Hiromu TakahashiIWGP Global Heavyweight Championship: David Finlay (c) vs. Yota Tsuji - RecommendedIWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship: DOUKI (c) vs. El DesperadoDouble Championship Match: Shingo Takagi (c) NEVER vs. KONOSUKE TAKESHITA © AEW International - RecommendedLumberjack Death Match: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. EVIL NJPW World Television Championship — Four-Way Match: Ren Narita (c) vs. Ryohei Oiwa vs. Jeff Cobb vs. El PhantasmoIWGP Women's Championship: Mayu Iwatani (c) vs. AZM - RecommendedIWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championships — Tokyo Terror Ladder Match: Kevin Knight & KUSHIDA (c) vs. T.M.D.K. (Robbie Eagles & Kosei Fujita) vs. Catch 2/2 (TJP & Francesco Akira) vs. BULLET CLUB War Dogs (Clark Connors & Drilla Moloney)Pre-Show: NJPW Ranbo - IWGP World Heavyweight Championship Number One Contender MatchWrestle DynastyJanuary 5, 2025Tokyo DomeFinalized match card below:IWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Zack Sabre Jr. vs. RicochetSpecial Singles Match: Kenny Omega (AEW) vs. Gabe Kidd (NJPW)IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship: Yota Tsuji vs. Jack PerryIWGP Tag Championships: Great O'Khan & Jeff Cobb vs. Matthew & Nicholas Jackson vs. Tetsuya Naito & Hiromu Takahashi (2024 WTL Winners)Special Double Championship Match: Tomohiro Ishii vs. KONOSUKE TAKESHITA - NEVER & AEW International ChampionshipsSingles Match: Shota Umino vs. Claudio CastignoliSpecial Singles Match: David Finlay (c) vs. Brody KingSpecial Double Championship Match: Mina Shirakawa (c) RPUK vs. Mercedes Moné (c) NJPW STRONG Women's ChampionshipSpecial Singles Match: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Katsuyoshi ShibataLucha Gauntlet Match - CMLL & NJPW Pre-Show: ROH World Tag Championships: Sammy Guevara & Dustin Rhodes (c) vs. Yoshinobu Kanemaru & SHOPre-Show: International Women's Cup: Willow Nightingale (AEW) vs. Momo Watanabe (STARDOM) vs. Athena (ROH) vs. Persephone (CMLL) Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Charlie and Duke here talking about Wrestle Kingdom 19! This was a fun show! -Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Shota Umino for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship-Tetsuya Naito vs. Hiromu Takahashi-David Finlay vs. Yota Tsuji for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship-Douki vs. El Deperado for the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship-AEW International Champion Konosuke Takeshita vs. Never Openweight Champion Shingo Takagi in a title vs. title match-Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Evil (Tanahashi must retire if he loses)-Ren Narita vs. Jeff Cobb vs. Ryohei Oiwa vs. El Phantasmo in a four-way for the NJPW TV Title-Mayu Iwatani vs. AZM for the IWGP Women's Championship-Kevin Knight and Kushida vs. Robbie Eagles and Kosei Fujita vs. TJP and Francesco Akira vs. Clark Connors and Drilla Moloney in a four-way for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Titles-(Pre-Show) New Japan Ranbo for a shot at the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship

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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed Kenny Omega's upcoming Power Struggle appearance and what it might entail, the health of El Phantasmo and Chris Bey, and newly-announced matches for Historic X-Over. Super Jr. Tag League is close to wrapping up, and the guys talked about the logjam in the B Block, with all six teams tied going into the final match of block play, and how it contrasts with the haves and have-nots in the A Block. Plus, a Power Struggle preview.      

Visit our website ➡️➡️➡️ https://www.majesticproduction.com/ TNA Bound for Glory 2024: "Speedball" Mike Bailey (c) vs. El Hijo del Vikingo (TNA X Division Championship Match) Spitfire (Dani Luna and Jody Threat) (c) vs. Rosemary and Wendy Choo (TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship Match) Steve Maclin vs. Josh Alexander PCO (c) vs. Matt Cardona (Monster's Ball Match for the TNA Digital Media and International Heavyweight Wrestling Championships) Moose vs. Mike Santana Jordynne Grace (c) vs. Masha Slamovich (TNA Knockouts World Championship Match) Nic Nemeth (c) vs. Joe Hendry (TNA World Championship Match where Frankie Kazarian was the special guest referee) The System (Brian Myers and Eddie Edwards) (c) vs. The Hardys (Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy) vs. ABC (Ace Austin and Chris Bey) (Full Metal Mayhem Match for the TNA World Tag Team Championship) MLP Forged in Excellence Night 1: El Phantasmo, Josh Alexander, and Stu Grayson vs. Alex Zayne, Rocky Romero, and Trevor Lee Bhupinder Gujjar vs. QT Marshall Laynie Luck vs. Taylor Rising vs. Kylie Rae vs. Aurora Teves Jet Setters (Kevin Knight and KUSHIDA) (c) vs. Aiden Prince and El Reverse vs. Rogue Sqadron vs. Brent Banks and Johnny Swinger (IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team championship Match) Jake Something vs. Rohan Raja (PWA Champion's Grail) Bully Ray vs. Raj Dhesi (Tables Match) Miyu Yamashita vs. Gisele Shaw Konsuke Takeshita vs. "Speedball" Mike Bailey MLP Forged in Excellence Night 2: Aiden Prince and Jet Setters (Kevin Knight and KUSHIDA) vs. Rocky Romero, Rohan Raja, and Rohit Raju Classy Ali (c) vs. El Reverse (QPW Qatar Championship Match) Laynie Luck and Harley Cameron vs. Kylie Rae and Miyu Tamashita Trevor Lee vs. Jake Something vs. Stu Grayson vs. "Psycho" Mike Rollins vs. Alex Zayne vs. Sheldon Jean "Speedball" Mike Bailey vs. El Phantasmo Bully Ray and QT Marshall vs. Bhupinder Gujjar and Raj Dhesi Athena (c) vs. Gisele Shaw (ROH Women's World Championship Match) Konosuke Takeshita (c) vs. Josh Alexander (AEW International Championship Match) AEW WrestleDream 2024: Jay White vs. "Hangman" Adam Page Mariah May (c) vs. Willow Nightingale (AEW Women's World Championship Match) Jack Perry (c) vs. Katsuyori Shibata (AEW TNT Championship Match) Will Ospreay (c) vs. Ricochet vs. Konosuke Takeshita (AEW International Championship Match) Hologram vs. Beast Mortos (Two out of Three Falls Match) Brody King vs. Darby Allin Young Bucks (Matthew Jackson and Nicholas Jackson) (c) vs. Private Party (Quen and Zay) (AEW World Tag Team Championship Match) Mark Briscoe (c) vs. Chris Jericho (ROH World Championship Match) Bryan Danielson (c) vs. Jon Moxley (AEW World Championship Match) Watch our full podcast here ➡️➡️➡️ anchor.fm/majestic-production

John Pollock and Karen Peterson review NJPW G1 Climax 34 Night 18 featuring Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Shingo Takagi and Yota Tsuji vs. David Finlay in semi-final matches.They discuss the set-up for the final night of the tournament, the performances of the final four participants, and general thoughts on this year's G1. Access all of our NJPW reviews by becoming a member of the POST Wrestling Café.------NJPW G1 Climax 34: Night 18August 17, 2024Ryogoku KokugikanToyko, JapanA Block Semi-final: Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Shingo Takagi [RECOMMENDED]B Block Semi-final: David Finlay vs. Yota Tsuji [RECOMMENDED]Tetsuya Naito, Hiromu Takahashi & BUSHI vs. HENARE, Great O-Khan & Francesco AkiraClark Connors, Drilla Moloney & Taiji Ishimori vs. Taichi, DOUKI & Taka MichinokuHiroshi Tanahashi, Toru Yano, Oleg Boltin, Tiger Mask & Ryusuke Taguchi vs. EVIL, Ren Narita, Yujiro, SHO & Yoshinobu KanemaruKonosuke Takeshita, Jeff Cobb & Callum Newman vs. Shota Umino, El Phantasmo & JadoGabe Kidd & Jake Lee vs. Hirooki Goto & Tomoaki HonmaYOSHI-HASHI & Shoma Kato vs. Robbie Eagles & Mikey Nicholls Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingX/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone return with Speaking of Strong Style! Episode 121 looked back at the end of block action in the G1 Climax 34 tournament, along with the first round of playoffs. New Japan is down to its final four! Jeremy and Steven discussed the journeys of Zack Sabre Jr., Shingo Takagi, Yota Tsuji and David Finlay as they prepare for the semifinals. They also looked at why Konnosuke Takeshita should be in New Japan full time, where El Phantasmo could be headed and how Yuya Uemura's injury interrupted a fine run. They also discussed Capital Collision and took viewer questions.    

This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed the G1 Climax tournament as it moves just past its halfway point. EVIL leads the field in the A Block, but the guys are skeptical that will continue. They discussed each participant in the tournament and their chances of advancing to the playoffs. They also wondered if Jake Lee will stay with the War Dogs, if Gabe Kidd will be turning babyface, and if Shota Umino is due for a late surge to take him to the knockout round with Zack Sabre Jr. They also looked at the logjam in B Block, and how matches involving David Finlay, Jeff Cobb, Konosuke Takeshita, Yota Tsuji and HENARE make for a fascinating home stretch for the tournament. They also wondered about Hirooki Goto's role as the "old guard" representative, and what the future holds for El Phantasmo.    

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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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.Our Sponsors:* Support our sponsor Arena Club and get 10% off your first purchase at http://www.arenaclub.com/vownetAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hey Everyone!Charlie and Duke here with our official PostShow of AEW Forbidden Door 2024.The New Japan Pro Wrestling and All Elite Wrestling Pay-Per-View.The full card we will be breaking down includesTalking about the title changes including Kyle Fletcher losing the ROH TV Championship to Atlantis Jr in CMLLAEW World Championship: Swerve Strickland (c) vs. Will OspreayIWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Tetsuya NaitoWinner Takes All: AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Moné vs. NJPW STRONG Women's Champion Stephanie VaquerAEW Women's Championship: "Timeless" Toni Storm (c) vs. Mina ShirakawaOwen Hart Cup Tournament: Bryan Danielson vs. Shingo TakagiAEW TNT Championship – Ladder Match: Jack Perry vs. Lio Rush vs. El Phantasmo vs. Dante Martin vs. Mark Briscoe vs. Konosuke TakeshitaThe Elite vs. The Acclaimed and Hiroshi TanahashiMJF vs. HechiceroZack Sabre Jr. vs. Orange CassidyChris Jericho, Big Bill, and Jeff Cobb vs. Samoa Joe, Hook, and Katsuyori ShibataZero Hour: Los Ingobernables de Japon vs. Lucha Brothers and MísticoZero Hour – Owen Hart Cup Tournament: Mariah May vs. SarayaZero Hour: Kris Statlander and Momo Watanabe vs. Willow Nightingale and Tam Nakano

It's time for a showdown! Mutant vs mutant! Marine animal vs marine animal! Rap artist vs rap artist! The reputation of our three junior hybrid battle cryptid heroes is on the line! Also one of the bad guys is a murderer so he does need to be stopped.CONTENT WARNINGS! Swearing, rude humour, the sickest beats you've ever heardYOUR PLAYERS! Your GM is Sara Keep. Jen Blundell plays Charlotte Talpi, Helen Gaffney plays Michael White and Becs Watson plays El Phantasmo.THE GAME! Junior Hybrid Battle Cryptids is a game by Jason Tocci.CONTACT US! Roll Plus Heart are on Twitter and Facebook @RollPlusHeart and on Mastodon @rollplusheart@dice.camp. You can also email us at rollplusheart@gmail.com. More information about us, the show and the games we have played can be found at rollplusheart.co.uk.PATREON! We have a Patreon, featuring bonus audio content and regular merch subscriptions. Sign up from just £1 a month.KO-FI! If you'd rather just donate directly to the show, you can do so on a one-off or regular basis via Ko-Fi. Our merch is now also sold via Ko-Fi!SOCIAL MEDIA! Sara: @PenguinPanic. Becs: @Starling_Dust. Jen: @JenBlundell.OTHER CONTENT! Jen and Sara also play on the D&D actual play podcast Quest Fantastic, and Jen hosts the film review podcast Jen and the Film Critic. Becs sells beautiful art via Ko-Fi and streams art and games on Twitch.OUR MUSIC! Our theme music was composed by David Shaw (Instagram and Twitch @DSComposing and Facebook @composerdavidshaw). Music mixing and mastering was by Mark Anderson.All other music and sound effects from Epidemic Sound and Zapsplat.Show editing by Jen Blundell and Helen Gaffney.

The boys are back in town for the second biggest show of the year! It's Dominion time, baby! By popular vote, the event was headlined by Taiji Ishimori and El Desperado to determine the winner of Best of the Super Jr. 31! Also, some insights to G1 Climax 34 and why Daniel and Bpnesaw hate semi-finals! www.linktr.ee/juwrestling This podcast is safe for work.

A lightning storm transformed them into animal-human mutant hybrids. But all these three teens really want is some 'za! And not to be framed for crimes they didn't commit.Let's hit the streets!CONTENT WARNINGS! Swearing, rude humour, much referencing to squid squelchingYOUR PLAYERS! Your GM is Sara Keep. Jen Blundell plays Charlotte Talpi, Helen Gaffney plays Michael White and Becs Watson plays El Phantasmo.THE GAME! Junior Hybrid Battle Cryptids is a game by Jason Tocci.CONTACT US! Roll Plus Heart are on Twitter and Facebook @RollPlusHeart and on Mastodon @rollplusheart@dice.camp. You can also email us at rollplusheart@gmail.com. More information about us, the show and the games we have played can be found at rollplusheart.co.uk.PATREON! We have a Patreon, featuring bonus audio content and regular merch subscriptions. Sign up from just £1 a month.KO-FI! If you'd rather just donate directly to the show, you can do so on a one-off or regular basis via Ko-Fi. Our merch is now also sold via Ko-Fi!SOCIAL MEDIA! Sara: @PenguinPanic. Becs: @Starling_Dust. Jen: @JenBlundell.OTHER CONTENT! Jen and Sara also play on the D&D actual play podcast Quest Fantastic, and Jen hosts the film review podcast Jen and the Film Critic. Becs sells beautiful art via Ko-Fi and streams art and games on Twitch.OUR MUSIC! Our theme music was composed by David Shaw (Instagram and Twitch @DSComposing and Facebook @composerdavidshaw). Music mixing and mastering was by Mark Anderson.All other music and sound effects from Epidemic Sound and Zapsplat.Show editing by Jen Blundell and Helen Gaffney.

Daniel and Bonesaw went so hard during Wrestlemania season that they forgot they had a podcast! The boys talk Wrestling Dontaku, which featured a lot of title defenses, including a very excellent match for the Never Openweight Championship between Shingo Takagi and Gabe Kidd! Then, as a special bonus, the boys give a brief Best of the Super Jr. preview!

Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway are celebrating their 100th episode! This week, the pair were joined by Justin Knipper, an expert on the Japanese wrestling scene and the co-host of "Write This Down" with Fumi Saito. Justin has also been on the NOAH English commentary team, so he was the perfect guest to bring on to discuss two NOAH wrestlers participating in the 2024 Best of the Super Juniors, Ryohei Oiwa, Giulia and other names associated with NOAH and New Japan. Steven and Jeremy also broke down the Sakura Genesis card and the angles coming from it, including big wins for Tetsuya Naito, Jon Moxley, Shingo Takagi, Bishamon, the War Dogs and more. They also previewed the Windy City Riot show, featuring another IWGP World Heavyweight title match between Naito and Moxley, Hiromu Takahashi facing Mustafa Ali, Eddie Kingston and company versus Gabe Kidd and company, and title matches featuring Stephanie Vaquer, El Phantasmo and Hikuleo. They also looked at the Jack Perry-Shota Umino special singles match. They also looked back at the career of the late, great Akebono, who made a major impact in Sumo history and was a special attraction in pro wrestling.    

Bonesaw and Daniel give you their fastest show this year as they spent their weekend making it all the way to the finals of the New Japan Cup! The boys discuss each bracket, and Daniel is furious about what may possibly happen! Bonesaw is fine, more or less! www.linktr.ee/juwrestling This podcast is safe for work.

We're out of Round 1 of The New Japan Cup, and Daniel and Bonesaw immediately lament how poorly their predictions went! And since this discussion barely took twenty minutes, the boys decide to switch gears and pay tribute to the greatest mangaka ever to live, Akira Toriyama! www.linktr.ee/juwrestling This podcast is safe for work.

All beginnings must have an end, and Daniel and Bonesaw have a lot of feelings about what the future may possibly hold! The boys briefly discuss both nights of The New Beginning in Sapporo and how a Okada-less, Ospreay-less future in New Japan may look! Then, IT'S BRACKET TIME, BABY! Daniel and Bonesaw cast their predictions for the upcoming New Japan Cup, featuring the ceremonial naming of the brackets by Bonesaw! Here's to new beginnings! And to Evil! www.linktr.ee/juwrestling This podcast is safe for work.

THIS. IS. WARRRRRRR GAAAAAMES! But with only one ring! But that doesn't mean it's going to be half as good, or half as long, for that matter! Daniel and Bonesaw discuss The New Beginning in Osaka, which featured just about the craziest match either of these two have ever seen in a cage between The United Empire and The Bullet Club War Dogs! A fitting end to Will Ospreay's tenure in New Japan! Oh yeah, and it's Okada's last match... with Tanahshi! I didn't have to type that in, but I did! Guess what else? This podcast is safe for work now, so expect to hear a lot of bleeping! www.linktr.ee/juwrestling This podcast is safe for work.

This was recorded only an hour or two before the news of Kazuchika Okada leaving was posted on the New Japan site. We will have more reaction to that huge new soon. In this episode, Jeremy and Steven talk Battle in the Valley! Jeremy attended the show in person, and saw an outstanding night of wrestling. They discuss Okada v Will Ospreay, Eddie Kingston v Gabe Kidd, Jon Moxley v Shingo Takagi, Shota Umino, Giulia and much more. The pair broke down each match on the card and why it was significant to New Japan storylines going forward. They also discussed possible leadership scenarios for United Empire, whether Matt Riddle will be able to stay in New Japan long, ideas on the NJPW Strong Women's title and how they think Jack Perry fits in the New Japan landscape. Jeremy and Steven also talked about why they think ticket sales for the upcoming Windy City Riot are selling so well. They covered the upcoming New Beginning tour, including Saturday's Tama Tonga-EVIL clash for the NEVER Openweight title and another Strong Tag Team title defense from El Phantasmo and Hikuleo, plus a wacky King of Pro Wrestling match. They also talk Fantasticamania and the big show coming in Osaka. It's all you need to know as a New Japan fan!     

IT'S WRESTLE KINGDOM SEASON, BABY! Bonesaw and Daniel have taken a long holiday break, and they are back and ready to rock the biggest wrestling event of the year! In Part 1, the boys talk about Wrestle Kingdom 18, and make it to the semi-final, the incredible rematch between Kazuchika Okada and Bryan Danielson! Will Okada get his vengeance, or will Danielson break HIS arm this time? All that and more in Part 1!

Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone are working on short sleep, but they're happy to break down the wonderful WrestleKingdom 18 card. New Japan delivered an emotional, exciting event, with each match bringing something different to the table, along with some surprises. They break down all aspects of the show, from SANADA facing Tetsuya Naito in the main event, to a wild three-way featuring Will Ospreay, David Finlay and Jon Moxley, to the sublime rematch between Kazuchika Okada and Bryan Danielson. They also looked at an excellent Junior Heavyweight title match with Hiromu Takahashi facing El Desperado, a Tama Tonga-Shingo Takagi battle that almost stole the show, and a double tag team title match with a finish Jeremy hinted at with El Phantasmo and Hikuleo on this very show. All this and more as the guys do a deep dive into the biggest single show of the year! The video is available here: https://www.youtube.com/live/2rNMQ82-kRw?si=d_SJVFJGtshqFV-z

Join Fightful's Rob Wilkins, Scott Edwards, & SP3 of Tru Heel Heat and Fightful Overbooked! We review NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18.IWGP World Heavyweight Championship - SANADA (c) vs. Tetsuya NaitoBryan Danielson vs. Kazuchika OkadaIWGP Global Championship - Will Ospreay (c) vs. Jon Moxley vs. David FinlayNEVER Openweight Championship - Shingo Takagi (c) vs. Tama TongaIWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship  - Hiromu Takahashi (c) vs. El DesperadoIWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championships  - BULLET CLUB War Dogs (Drilla Moloney & Clark Connors) vs. Catch 2/2 (Francesco Akira & TJP)NJPW World TV Championship  - Zack Sabre Jr (c) vs. Hiroshi TanahashiNEVER Openweight Championship  - Shingo Takagi (c) vs. Tama TongaIWGP Tag Team Championships and NJPW Strong Openweight Championships  - Bishamon (YOSHI-HASHI & Hirooki Goto) (c) vs. Guerrillas of Destiny (Hikuleo & El Phantasmo) (c)Yota Tsuji vs. Yuya UemuraKaito Kiyomiya & Ryohei Oiwa vs. HOUSE OF TORTURE (EVIL & Ren Narita)This episode is sponsored by BlueChew. Want to have better sex? Visit https://go.bluechew.com/fightful to receive your first month FREE -- pay only $5 shipping.All of the odds we speak about on Fightful come from our official partner, BetOnline! Check them out at BetOnline.AG for the fastest payouts and earliest lines on sports, wrestling and more! https://www.betonline.ag/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fightful-pro-wrestling-and-mma-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sean Ross Sapp spoke to Hikuleo and El Phantasmo ahead of their Winner Take All Tag Title match against Hirooki Goto & YOSHI HASHI at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom on NJPW World January 4!0:00 Intro3:00 The tag league match5:00 January in NJPW6:30 Teaming together9:45 Bullet Club iterations11:48 NJPW partnerships13:00 Rocky/IMPACT18:00 40 minute match22:00 Wrestle Kingdom24:00 Hardest they've been hit29:30 NJPW STRONG31:22 Tag LeagueSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fightful-pro-wrestling-and-mma-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are thrilled to welcome NJPW Strong Tag Team Champions El Phantasmo and Hikuleo to the show! The champs talked to Steven and Jeremy about their title versus title match with Bishamon at WrestleKingdom 18, their journeys to New Japan Pro Wrestling, the past year that saw them on the front lines of a major NJPW feud, and how their persistence helped them overcome injuries to get to the biggest match of their lives. After the interview, Steven and Jeremy break down a great Road to WrestleKindom show from Korakuen Hall, featuring a brilliant NEVER Openweight Six-Man title match and a unique KOPW match, plus angles galore up and down the card. It's New Japan's most exciting season! Video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/live/lMI-k_Xy22E?si=qqoEV_CtTD5W3Gvn

On this bonus episode of Keepin' It Strong Style, Jeremy Donovan and the "Young Boy" Josh Smith interview the NJPW STRONG Openweight Tag Team Champions, the Guerrillas of Destiny, El Phantasamo and Hikuleo. To keep things in the Christmas spirit, the KISS boys have ELP and Hikuleo visit the "ghosts" of their past, present, and future. ELP and Hikuleo discuss their time in Bullet Club, their run as STRONG tag champions, goals for their team, and more!Voting is open for the Keepin' It Strong Style 2022 NJPW Year-End Awards! Vote Now: https://bit.ly/KISSAwards23Get the official Keepin' It Strong Style t-shirt from Pro Wrestling Tees!Follow us on Twitter: @SocialSuplex, @KIStrongStyle, @JeremyLDonovanFollow us on Instagram: @SocialSuplexLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialSuplex/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/QUaJfaCVisit our website for news, columns, and podcasts: https://socialsuplex.com/Join the Social Suplex community Facebook Group: The Wrestling (Squared) CircleKeepin' It Strong Style is the New Japan Pro Wrestling Podcast of the Social Suplex Podcast Network. Support the Social Podcast Network by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this bonus episode of Keepin' It Strong Style, Jeremy Donovan and the "Young Boy" Josh Smith interview the NJPW STRONG Openweight Tag Team Champions, the Guerrillas of Destiny, El Phantasamo and Hikuleo. To keep things in the Christmas spirit, the KISS boys have ELP and Hikuleo visit the "ghosts" of their past, present, and future. ELP and Hikuleo discuss their time in Bullet Club, their run as STRONG tag champions, goals for their team, and more!Voting is open for the Keepin' It Strong Style 2022 NJPW Year-End Awards! Vote Now: https://bit.ly/KISSAwards23The guys also discuss the Road to Tokyo Dome, United Japan Pro Wrestling, Okada's NJPW future, listener questions, and all the latest news in the world of New Japan Pro Wrestling.Get the official Keepin' It Strong Style t-shirt from Pro Wrestling Tees!Follow us on Twitter: @SocialSuplex, @KIStrongStyle, @JeremyLDonovanFollow us on Instagram: @SocialSuplexLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialSuplex/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/QUaJfaCVisit our website for news, columns, and podcasts: https://socialsuplex.com/Join the Social Suplex community Facebook Group: The Wrestling (Squared) CircleKeepin' It Strong Style is the New Japan Pro Wrestling Podcast of the Social Suplex Podcast Network. Support the Social Podcast Network by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/keepin-it-strong-style/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway looked at the 2023 World Tag League Finals and discussed New Japan's decision to make Bishamon into a Superteam. They discussed how Hirooki Goto and YOSHI-HASHI's win over El Phantasmo and Hikuleo is a signal the company wants to build the tag team division around its most consistent team and make it a Mount Everest for the rest of the teams to climb. They broke down the semifinals and finals shows, covering angles involving Ren Narita, Shota Umino, Minoru Suzuki, Yuji Nagata, Yuya Uemura, Yota Tsuji and more. The also kicked around ideas on what they could do with these angles as WrestleKingdom draws near. Jeremy and Steven also looked ahead to the Road to WrestleKingdom shows and looked back on the career of Osamu Kido and Tetsuya Naito's critical match with Kazuchika Okada at WrestleKingdom 8, and why it was so important to both his and New Japan's history. See the video version of this show each Thursday, live at 5:30 EST: Fight Game Media - YouTube

This week the lads return from a forced mini break due to Dave dealing with COVID, but, upon return Josh throws poor Dave straight into the deep end to comprehensively discuss the World Tag League Finals and all the consequential story beats. Topics include the Pirate life for LiJ, Yota and Yuya going from back to back to hair vs hair, Sanada v Naito show their characters, the Ren is Due for the House and what this means for the broken hearted Shota and the story of TMDK and War Dogs and the privileged weight of expectation. Then, finally, the Bois go into raptures and spend an obnoxious amount of time (basically the final hour if you want to jump straight to it) discussing the incredible Tag League final, the star making turn of El Phantasmo, the elevation of Hikuleo, and the brilliance of Bishamon. To join the Club or buy some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠weworkstiff.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can find and follow the show: On X / twitter @weworkstiff On Instagram instagram.com/weworkstiff/ On Reddit reddit.com/r/WeWorkStiff/ On Youtube youtube.com/@weworkstiff Email us at weworkstiff@gmail.com Please Listen. Like. Subscribe. Rate. Share. Review. Follow. Watch New Japan Pro Wrestling. #njpw #prowrestling #wrestling #newjapan #njpwworld #njwtl

This week, Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone discussed Ren Narita's turn on Shota Umino, both the timing and execution of it, plus what it could mean for each, and the House of Torture, moving forward. They also talked about Kazuchika Okada and WWE's interest in New Japan's top star. Steven and Jeremy also broke down the final week of World Tag League, how Gabe Kidd and Alex Coughlin surged past Mikey Nicholls and Shane Haste at the finish line, the comeback stories of the two championship teams, Hikuleo and El Phantasmo as well as Bishamon, and how Minoru Suzuki and Yugi Nagata gave us the feel-good moment of the tournament. They also discussed Tetsuya Naito's Wrestle Kingdom history, looking back at his match with Keiji Muto at WrestleKingdom 6. Jeremy and Steven also brainstormed ideas for other Wrestle Kingdom matches.

Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway are back! It was a busy week in New Japan, and Steven related his experiences at both the Sphere and in the crowd at Fighting Spirit Unleashed. The pair broke down the Las Vegas card, including Shingo Takagi's title victory over Tama Tonga, Eddie Kingston defending his STRONG title against HENARE, Giulia facing an impressive Hyan for the Strong Women's title, Hikuleo and El Phantasmo's title defense against Lance Archer and Alex Zayne, plus a legends match featuring Hiroshi Tanahashi, Atlantis, Mistico, Rocky Romero and more. They also went through a packed week of shows back in Japan, with Super Jr. Tag League coming down to its final night of block action. They discussed how El Desperado and Master Wato made for the tournament's most interesting subplot, Catch 2/2's run as a babyface team, Clark Connors and Dan Moloney turning up the heat as the War Dogs and how Kosei Fujita and Kevin Knight are on their way to being superstars. Steven and Jeremy also looked ahead to Power Struggle on Nov. 4 as New Japan sets up angles and matchups for Wrestle Kingdom.    

Daniel and Bonesaw have mostly recovered from their respective G1 hangovers to discuss Destruction in Kobe! Thrills and chills were had as Taichi took on Sho for the KOPW 2023 Championship, and Yota Tsuji challenged Will ospreay for the IWGP UK Heavyweight Championship! As per usual, the boys get off topic and start fantasy booking future events and talking about video games and anime!

Will Cooling welcomes the President of Revolution Pro Wrestling back to the Deep Dive as he asks Andy Quildan all about his forthcoming show at the Copper Box. Not only do they discuss why Quildan chose to run the largest venue in the promotions history and what makes the Copper Box such an exceptional venue to watch pro wrestling, and how he's balancing the demands of presenting a blockbuster show, but they also preview all the main card matches. They look at the influx of NXT UK talent into RevPro as Trent Seven prepares to challenge for the British Heavyweight Title and South Wales SubCulture prepare to defend the British Tag Team Titles, what Mickie James means to women's wrestling, the return of Shibata, El Phantasmo and Ishii to Revolution Pro Wrestling, and the dream main event of Will Ospreay vs. Shingo Takagi. They close by looking ahead to CMLL Fantastica Mania UK in September and New Japan Royal Quest 3 in October.You can still purchase tickets to watch Revolution Pro Wrestling in The Copper Box by clicking here. The show will also stream on RPW ON DEMAND which you can sign up here. Thanks again to Andy Quildan for sparing the time to speak to us. We'll be back later in the week with our preview to the All In card!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3276210/advertisement

WE DID IT! And it took so long to do it, we had to split this episode into 3 parts! Daniel and Bonesaw end their grueling podcast tour through G1 Climax 33 at the final in RYogoku Sumo Hall, where they discuss thrilling conclusion of the ultimate showdown between Kazuchika Okada and Tetsuya Naito! Then, as is tradition, the boys take a fond walk down memory lane in this year's installation of the G1 Climax 33 Retrospecticus, where they discuss opinions on every competitior, the tournament at large, and finally, the annual awards ceremony! To all of you who stuck it out with us on this tour, thanks for listening! www.linktr.ee/juwrestling

WE DID IT! And it took so long to do it, we had to split this episode into 3 parts! Daniel and Bonesaw end their grueling podcast tour through G1 Climax 33 at the final in RYogoku Sumo Hall, where they discuss thrilling conclusion of the ultimate showdown between Kazuchika Okada and Tetsuya Naito! Then, as is tradition, the boys take a fond walk down memory lane in this year's installation of the G1 Climax 33 Retrospecticus, where they discuss opinions on every competitior, the tournament at large, and finally, the annual awards ceremony! To all of you who stuck it out with us on this tour, thanks for listening! www.linktr.ee/juwrestling

WE DID IT! And it took so long to do it, we had to split this episode into 3 parts! Daniel and Bonesaw end their grueling podcast tour through G1 Climax 33 at the final in RYogoku Sumo Hall, where they discuss thrilling conclusion of the ultimate showdown between Kazuchika Okada and Tetsuya Naito! Then, as is tradition, the boys take a fond walk down memory lane in this year's installation of the G1 Climax 33 Retrospecticus, where they discuss opinions on every competitior, the tournament at large, and finally, the annual awards ceremony! To all of you who stuck it out with us on this tour, thanks for listening! www.linktr.ee/juwrestling

IT'S TOURNAMENT TIME, BABY! But since the G1 is already a tournament, IT'S TOURNAMENTCEPTION! The tournament within a tournament comes to a close as Daniel and Bonesaw discuss the outcomes of the quarter and semifinals! And with that we have, our G1 Climax finalists! But as to whom the finalists are, only they who listen shall receive that knowledge! www.linktr.ee/juwrestling

Bonesaw is back, and he's super pissed and ready to rock! Night 15 featured an incredible close to C block action with a match between Shingo Takagi and Evil, and Night 16 saw a reiginited rivalry in the D block between Hiroki Goto and Zack Sabre Jr.! www.linktr.ee/juwrestling

As Bonesaw continues his spirit quest, high as shit in The Rockies, Daniel is joined by Ben Senter of Bif Radio (www.jabroniu.com) to discuss the final nights of the A and B blocks! Night 13 saw the A block showdown that began at the press conference between Gabe Kidd and Yota Tsuji, and night 14 saw Will Ospreay and El Phantasmo battle in the B block to secure their spot in the quarter finals! www.linktr.ee/juwrestling

Bonesaw is out, so he tagged in Heartless Jake Sterling to talk about Nights 11 and 12 of G1 Climax 33! Night 11 featured Jake Sterling's hand-picked match of night in the B Block between Taichi and El Phantasmo, while Night 12's C Block saw Henare and Tomohiro Ishii beat the absolute hell out of one another! www.linktr.ee/juwrestling

Tournament malaise is setting in as Daniel and Bonesaw review nights 9 and 10 of G1 Climax 33! Night 9 featured the meanest brawl the A block has ever seen between Gabe Kidd and Kaito Kiyomiya, while Night 10 featured a fierce battle in the C block between Shingo Takagi and Tama Tanga! www.linktr.ee/juwrestling

John Pollock & WH Park review NJPW New Year Dash headlined by Kazuchika Okada & Kenny Omega teaming against Jeff Cobb & Aaron Henare.Plus, tons of angles to set up future match-ups.January 5, 2023Tokyo, JapanOta Ward City GynmasiumMain Event: Kazuchika Okada & Kenny Omega vs. Jeff Cobb & Aaron HenareKOPW 2023 Championship: Shingo Takagi vs. SHO vs. Toru Yano vs. Great O-KhanJay White, El Phantasmo, KENTA & Taiji Ishimori vs. Tama Tonga, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Master Wato & HikuleoTetsuya Naito, Hiromu Takahashi, SANADA & BUSHI vs. Shota Umino, YOH, Togi Makabe & Ryusuke TaguchiZack Sabre Jr. & TMDK vs. Hirooki Goto, YOSHI-HASHI & Tomohiro IshiiWill Ospreay, TJP & Francesco Akira vs. Taichi, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & DOUKIEVIL, Yujiro Takahashi & Dick Togo vs. Ren Narita, Tomoaki Honma & Tiger MaskPhoto Courtesy: NJPWSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy