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Howse, Voice & OG Tony discuss this past episode of AEW Dynamite from 9/16/26.They will discuss:• Jon Moxley, PAC and Gabe Kidd defeating Will Ospreay, Andrade and Francesco Akira before Moxley took his attack on Akira too far.• Ospreay and Andrade fighting off the Death Riders and The Dogs to close the show.• Hangman Page and Brodido earning an AEW World Trios Championship opportunity at All Out.• Chris Jericho defeating Nick Wayne before Wayne snapped and brutally attacked Jericho after the match.• Tommaso Ciampa challenging Kazuchika Okada for the AEW International Championship at All Out.• Jack Perry calling out Samoa Joe and potentially signing his own death warrant.• The Demand destroying Swerve Strickland and The New Level ahead of their Trios Championship match.• Lena Kross defeating Jamie Hayter with help from Megan Bayne as the Brawling Birds prepare for an All Out Chicago Street Fight.• Mercedes Moné being ruled out of All Out and Willow Nightingale facing Thekla for a future Women's World Championship opportunity.☕ SAVE 15% WITH RYZE COFFEEStart your day the Howsehold way with RYZE Superfoods! Save 15% on your order through the official IYH link:https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/IYH

Recaps with Rude and Macy Kyle Fletcher, Kevin Knight, and FTR (w/ Don Callis and Stokely) vs. Darby Allin, Steven Borden, Adam Copeland, and Christian Cage Jericho vs. Nick Wayne Bandido, Brody King, and Adam Page vs. The Conglomeration - The Winning Team Receives An AEW World Trios Championship Match at All Out Tommaso Ciampa vs. Myles Hawkins Jamie Hayter vs. Kena Kross Will Ospreay, Francesco Akira, and Andrade El Idolo vs. Jon Moxley, Gabe Kidd, and PAC (w/ The Death Riders)

John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite with Will Ospreay, Andrade El Idolo & Francesco Akira facing off with Jon Moxley, Pac, and Gabe Kidd in Norfolk. Plus: Adam Copeland & Christian Cage team with Darby Allin & Steven Borden against Kyle Fletcher, Kevin Knight & FTR, Chris Jericho takes on Nick Wayne, and Jamie Hayter meets Lena Kross. The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped. Today's topics:Kota Ibushi undergoing a second surgeryAllstate Arena advertising matches for Worlds CollideMason Rook becomes #1 contender in NXTCMLL's 93rd Aniversario card on FridayMLP Mayhem & TNA Impact lineups POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Wednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite XLThursday: Book Club - “Sickles, Studs & Stolen Cars” by Barry DarsowFriday: DCU H8R: Green Lantern (2011)Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown XLSaturday: CMLL 93rd Aniversario Review Saturday: Collision CourseFREE Shows:Wednesday: Rewind-A-DynamiteThursday: Pollock & ThurstonFriday: Rewind-A-SmackDownSunday: The N.W.A. PodcastAd Inquiries: info@truenativemedia.comPhoto Courtesy: AEWRewind-A-Dynamite Theme by Jacob ChesnutBluesky: 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/discordSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Visit our website ➡️➡️➡️ https://www.majesticproduction.com/Folks, AEW Dynamite had some fun moments buried under a mountain of chaotic, directionless booking, and nobody breaks it down more honestly than I do, believe me.The opener was actually good — AEW Tag Team Champions Cope & Cage, alongside TNT Champion Darby Allin and Steven Borden, beat FTR, Kyle Fletcher, and Kevin Knight after Borden pinned Dax Harwood off a Scorpion Death Drop into a Coffin Drop combo. Fun match, folks. But watch this — Don Callis looked genuinely annoyed at Stokely Hathaway afterward, and Christian Cage grabbed Darby's TNT Title to celebrate with it BEFORE helping him up, until Darby snatched it right back. Little cracks starting to show there.Then Jericho versus Nick Wayne was a total mess — multiple botches, a lazy pace, and somehow the entire story became Jericho ripping off Wayne's pukka shell necklace. Folks, Wayne looked more devastated about a piece of beach jewelry than losing the actual match. Jericho tried offering a handshake afterward, and Wayne responded with a low blow, wrapped the necklace around his fist, grabbed a chair, and went to work while the crowd chanted "Where's Your Mom?" A necklace, folks. That's the whole story here.Hangman Page and Brodido beat The Conglomeration in a match that was just a bunch of moves strung together — Roderick Strong shoved Orange Cassidy right into position for a Buckshot Lariat. Tommaso Ciampa squashed Myles Hawkins in about two seconds and didn't even stick around to get his hand raised — total waste of TV time, folks.The Demand jumped Swerve Strickland, Prince Nana, and The New Level before Tony Schiavone could finish his intro — Ricochet hit the Spirit Gun, Kaun and Liona finished with Open the Gates, and The Demand stood tall with the Trios Titles heading into next week's match.Jamie Hayter lost the Women's Tag Title in singles action to Lena Kross after Megan Bayne distracted referee Aubrey Edwards long enough for a pipe shot to the ribs — total mess of a finish, folks.And the main event — United Empire versus Death Riders — was a complete disaster of a story. Will Ospreay, Andrade, and Francesco Akira took on Jon Moxley, PAC, and Gabe Kidd, with The Dogs jumping in too. Moxley battered Akira with Paradigm Shifts and a Bulldog Choke for the tap out, making the NJPW representative look absolutely terrible, folks. Chaos followed — chair setups, Hidden Blades everywhere, Andrade and Ospreay finally clearing the ring, doctors throwing up the X for Akira to close the show. A whole lot of moves, folks, and almost nothing built for the future.LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and tell me — was this the messiest episode of Dynamite all year?Watch our full podcast here ➡️➡️➡️ anchor.fm/majestic-production

Is WWE heading in an even more entertainment-focused direction? TKO President & COO Mark Shapiro announced that WWE and Disney are developing special crossover events for 2027, designed to bring their family-oriented audiences together. But after the announcement—and WWE's recent comedy-heavy segments involving Joe Hendry and Danhausen—should fans be concerned about the future direction of WWE programming and premium live events?We also break down the growing tension inside NJPW's United Empire. Callum Newman is publicly frustrated with Francesco Akira after Akira agreed to team with Will Ospreay and Andrade El Ídolo on AEW Dynamite without informing Newman.With Ospreay, Andrade and Akira set to face Jon Moxley, PAC and Gabe Kidd on the September 16, 2026 episode of AEW Dynamite, Newman is questioning where Akira's loyalties really stand.Is this the beginning of a bigger split inside United Empire? Is Will Ospreay's influence creating problems for Callum Newman? And could Akira's decision to side with Ospreay create a serious NJPW vs. AEW conflict?

#willospreay #jonmoxley #deathriders Will Ospreay makes it clear to Jon Moxley that he was the one who asked for their match at AEW All Out — because Moxley is the only wrestler who has defeated Ospreay this year! But Moxley praising Ospreay doesn't sit well with the Death Riders. PAC and Gabe Kidd question why Jon Moxley is giving Ospreay so much respect, creating even more tension within the Death Riders heading into AEW All Out. Meanwhile, FTR costs The Young Bucks their Tables Match against Kevin Knight and Kyle Fletcher! With less than three weeks until the AEW Tag Team Championship Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match, what does this mean for the Young Bucks and the tag team title picture? We're breaking down all the latest AEW news, rivalries, storylines and All Out developments!

Visit our website ➡️➡️➡️ https://www.majesticproduction.com/Folks, this was a special episode of Dynamite dedicated entirely to Rebel, who's battling ALS, with all the proceeds going to I Am ALS. I have a link to that organization in my bio, and I'm asking every single person watching to donate whatever you can, believe me — this cause matters more than any of the wrestling talk that follows.We opened with The Waiting Room — Dr. Britt Baker DMD, Rebel, Persephone, and Hikaru Shida. Baker kept calling Rebel "Reba" for old times' sake, and they built toward the big six-woman main event of the night. Great to see Rebel back on TV, folks.Swerve Strickland & The New Level retained the Trios Titles over The Conglomeration with Day Break in a fun opener. The Demand interrupted afterward demanding their rematch, six-on-three until Hangman Page and Brodido evened the odds. Swerve kept his eyes locked on Page the entire time, and Page was noticeably hesitant handing his title back over. Real tension building there, folks.Andrade retained the National Title over Beast Mortos in a fine match — they wisely avoided a near-botch mid-match — but got jumped afterward by Gabe Kidd, Clark Connors, and David Finlay until Will Ospreay ran in to make the save. Jon Moxley then walked out to watch the next match from commentary, scouting Ospreay ahead of All Out. Ospreay beat Finlay clean with a Stundog into a Styles Clash — fine match, decisive statement.Then the moment of the night, folks. Persephone, Baker, and Shida beat Maya World, Hyan, and Thunder Rosa in a fun six-woman tag, capped off by Baker's Lockjaw submission. But the real story was Rebel coming to ringside in her wheelchair to a massive ovation, handing Baker her glove, and afterward Baker sitting in Rebel's lap as she was wheeled up the ramp, both women in tears, the crowd chanting loudly. Genuinely one of the most touching moments in wrestling all year.Steven Borden and Darby Allin beat the Don Callis Family — Borden impressed me, folks, real potential there. Thekla and Mercedes Moné had another cringe promo exchange, calling each other "dumb b*tches," and it looks like the singles match at All Out just became a three-way with Willow Nightingale. We heard this same setup last week, folks. Yawn.The Young Bucks lost a Tables Match to Kyle Fletcher and Kevin Knight after FTR and Stokely Hathaway interfered — Fletcher finished it with an Avalanche Brainbuster through the table. FTR then nearly put Matt through another table with a Spike Piledriver until Darby and Borden ran in with a bat and chair. The Bucks offered handshakes, and after a long pause, they accepted — a nice callback given that the Bucks attacking Borden years ago is literally what kickstarted his wrestling career.LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and please go donate to I Am ALS — link in the bio, folks.Watch our full podcast here ➡️➡️➡️ anchor.fm/majestic-production

On Destination Impact this week, Zac Clarke and Jerud Buhagiar discuss the progression of storylines heading to the Bound for Glory PPV in October, including the continuance of the Hardy-Nemeth feud, the lack of build-up for Leon Slater's World Title match against Nic Nemeth at Bound for Glory, the dynamic between Indi Hartwell and Daria Rae, Zoey Serrano's TNA in-ring debut, and a stellar match between Jason Hotch and Trey Miguel. Plus, the VIP-exclusive aftershow, where JB and Zac check in on Ospreay's first promo as AEW World Champion, anticipate the Mercedes-Thekla feud, and compare Gabe Kidd and Wheeler Yuta as future leader of the Death Riders, as well as a note on the C.M. Punk-Johnny Gargano match from WWE Smackdown.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Top titles from AEW and NXT changed hands on Sunday -- and Getting Over is here to break down what's next! Host Adam Silverstein opens with news [2:22] on recent comments from Andrade El Idolo and The New Level about WWE before tackling NXT [11:50], where Grayson Waller and Kelani Jordan began their championship reigns, Zilla Fatu took a purposeful step back, Keanu Carver continued improving and Robert Stone continued confounding. "The Silver King" then dives into AEW [33:55], covering Will Ospreay and Mercedes Mone setting the stage for their title runs, Jon Moxley somehow emerging as No. 1 contender, Adam Copeland and Christian Cage rehashing the "TLC" concept after taking a swipe at WWE and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

Folks, AEW crowned a new World Champion in Will Ospreay, set up a massive main event for All Out, and buried some genuinely good moments under a mountain of chaos and cringe. Nobody breaks it down more honestly than I do, believe me.Ospreay opened the show looking rough, admitted he's been on a bender since All In, nearly missed his flight, but talked his way onto the plane because he's a charming man. He thanked the fans who've stuck with him from the start, put Kenny Omega over as the best in the world 364 days a year, and said their record's tied 2-2 — if Omega wants a fifth match, name the time and place. He listed every previous AEW Champion as a hero and declared himself now among them, the standard, the Billy Goat. Tremendous promo, folks. Then Ricochet interrupted demanding the first title shot because he "wouldn't be in the All In main event" without him. Gabe Kidd stormed out next, furious Ospreay took his shot at being the first English AEW Champion. Five-on-one threatened, United Empire made the save, and it all led to... a nothing tag match. Zero credible challenger stepped up to the new World Champion, folks. Garbage.Swerve Strickland & The New Level retained the Trios Titles over The Rascalz with a House Call — fun opener, and the Young Bucks stared down the belts afterward. Then the Bucks, FTR, and Cage & Cope had a genuinely great promo segment — Harwood said "daddy's home," Cage said "they don't ask how you won, they ask who won," and Copeland announced a three-way CTL match — Chairs, Tables, Ladders, folks, because they can't legally call it TLC — at All Out in Chicago. And yes, they took a shot at WWE with the "50% pay cut" line. Couldn't help themselves.Darby Allin retained the TNT Title over Mark Davis in a meh match, then Josh Alexander made his return attacking Darby — good to see him back. Alex Windsor lost the Women's Tag Title match to Megan Bayne after a belt shot behind the ref's back. Making your own champions look stupid, tremendous booking, folks.Mercedes Moné's title celebration started strong — broken nose reveal, real substance — then Thekla interrupted from the crowd, said "dumb b*tch" about six times, and it all fell apart. Zero direction, total cringe, yawn.Moxley squashed AR Fox to become AEW's all-time win leader — a huge waste of TV time — and Marina Shafir simply walked out and took his Continental Title. The main event United Empire vs. Demand/Dogs tag was just moves that meant nothing, until Kidd grabbed a chair, the Death Riders showed up, Moxley took the chair away, and the screen revealed: Ospreay vs. Moxley for the AEW World Title at All Out. Moxley looked shocked and retreated. Good closing image, folks, brutal road to get there.LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and tell me — does Moxley deserve that title shot, or is there somebody better?Visit our website ➡️➡️➡️ https://www.majesticproduction.com/Watch our full podcast here ➡️➡️➡️ anchor.fm/majestic-production

AEW Dynamite vuelve después de AEW All In: London 2026 y la resaca del gran evento de Wembley es enorme. Will Ospreay es el nuevo Campeón Mundial de AEW después de derrotar a Kenny Omega en uno de los combates más importantes de la historia de la compañía, mientras Mercedes Moné conquistó el Campeonato Mundial Femenino y nuevas caras y alianzas cambiaron por completo el panorama de All Elite Wrestling. En este episodio de Dynamite analizamos todo lo ocurrido el 2 de septiembre de 2026: la celebración de Will Ospreay como nuevo campeón mundial, el regreso de United Empire, los problemas con Ricochet y Gabe Kidd y el anuncio de Ospreay vs. Jon Moxley por el Campeonato Mundial de AEW en All Out. También hablamos de MJF y su obsesión con recuperar el protagonismo, y de Andrade El Ídolo y su victoria en la Casino Gauntlet de All In. Además, Swerve Strickland y The New Level, Austin Creed y Kofi Kingston, defendieron los Campeonatos Mundiales de Tríos frente a The Rascalz. Darby Allin volvió a defender el Campeonato TNT, Mercedes Moné celebró su llegada a la cima de la división femenina y Thekla apareció para dejar claro que todavía tiene cuentas pendientes. Britt Baker también continúa siendo una de las grandes historias surgidas de Wembley tras su sorprendente regreso y su alianza con Persephone. Pero la gran pregunta es otra: ¿qué significa realmente AEW All In 2026 para el futuro de AEW? ¿Ha encontrado Tony Khan la fórmula para consolidar a Will Ospreay como la nueva gran estrella de la empresa? ¿Puede AEW aprovechar el impulso de Wembley? ¿Qué supone la llegada de Austin Creed y Kofi? ¿Y cómo queda la compañía después de una noche que cambió buena parte de su panorama creativo? Todo, con x.com/BlazeOfBones. Analizamos AEW Dynamite, la resaca de AEW All In 2026, Will Ospreay, Kenny Omega, Mercedes Moné, MJF, Jon Moxley, Swerve Strickland, Darby Allin, Britt Baker, Persephone, Ricochet, Gabe Kidd, United Empire y todo lo que AEW prepara camino de All Out 2026. ¡No te lo pierdas y únete al análisis más completo del wrestling en español! Suscríbete por 1,99€/mes y escucha episodios especiales cada sábado en: — iVoox (pestaña 'Apoyar') — Spotify (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uhep/subscribe) — Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/3pqZLmZ) — YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MrSWLf) Con acceso al Discord para mecenas: https://discord.gg/G79hvUCRSR ➕ Artículos para suscriptores Compra merchandising oficial de WWE en Fanatics con mi código: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/baXOax Sígueme en X: https://www.twitter.com/SrAlexGomez Sígueme en Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/siralexgomez Sígueme en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SrAlexGomez Compra merchandising en la tienda de UHEP: https://www.latostadora.com/uhep #AEW #AEWDynamite #AEWAllIn #AEWAllIn2026 #AEWAllOut #WillOspreay #KennyOmega #MercedesMone #MJF #JonMoxley #Wrestling 00:00 Intro 00:24 Editorial 11:01 Análisis de AEW 44:21 Ric Flair + Q&A

Join SP3 and Jimmy Macram for an all-new AEWramble reviewing 8/19/26 edition of AEW Dynamite ft. Kenny Omega & Will Ospreay sitdown interview.TIME STAMPS:0:00 Intro4:47 SP3 & Jimmy welcome you to the show & react to Ilja Dragunov leaving WWE / Too bad for Jay White?11:17 Should AEW hire Dragunov? / Raw was actually good? / Liv Morgan is not good right now? / Rey Mysterio is awesome! / Oba vs Bron37:02 Roman Reigns gets more success w/The Bloodline due to Solo Sikoa / Thoughts on Dynamite crowdShow recap:39:35 Will Ospreay & United Empire vs Don Callis Family (Trios Match)43:40 The Rock flopping w/Jumanji will lead to WWE return? / HHH's creative getting better since SummerSlam?46:44 Kazuchika Okada backstage promo / Kyle Fletcher in-ring promo interrupted by the returning Konosuke Takeshita51:04 Jimmy surprised by how good this show was, well except Moxley winning / Fletcher babyface turn?55:48 Kenny Omega & Will Ospreay sitdown interview1:08:44 Was this one of Omega's best promo performances ever? / Jimmy slanders Mustafa Ali?1:18:50 Maya World vs Kris Statlander vs Hikaru Shida vs Persephone (TBS Championship 4-Way)1:22:55 What will Maya be on the AEW All In London card? / Where is Thekla & will she be on All In? / Willow challenges Maya for Collision1:29:00 Jon Moxley vs Jay White (AEW Continental Challenge Cup Quarterfinals) / Dogs jump White, Gabe Kidd returns & Hangman/Brodido challenge1:41:24 NJPW fans hate on Omega/Ospreay because of G1 Final / did Motor City Machine Guns debut in AEW or was it non-canon?1:54:26 Jonathan Cruz speaks for MJF until Andrade El Idolo returns / Andrade vs Cruz / MJF promo1:57:55 Willow Nightingale & Mercedes Monè interview & pullapart brawl2:06:06 Could Willow vs Mercedes become the best AEW women's feud in company history?2:10:10 Where does Willow rank in Mercedes Monè's all-time rivals? / What should final angles be for Willow/Mercedes & Omega/Ospreay?2:16:32 Swerve Strickland responds to Hangman Page's AEW All In London challenge2:18:10 Nigel McGuinness vs Hechicero (AEW Continental Challenge Cup Quarterfinals)2:22:16 What will happen in the C3 next? Who will be in the Semifinals & Finals?2:32:59 Darby Allin vs Kevin Knight video package / Knight promo w/Darby explosion / Jet confronts Steven Borden w/Allin stretchered out2:38:20 Is Kevin Knight too nice to be a heel? / Best heels who are nice guys2:39:45 The Elite vs Don Callis Family / DCF jump Elite, Cope & Cage save, Bucks/Cope & Cage drama & Omega SNAPS on Ospreay2:48:03 Kenny Omega Top 3 Wrestler of the Year? 2:49:57 Ratings for the show / OutroLike, share, superchat and subscribe to support! #AEWDynamite #AEW #KennyOmega #WillOspreay #AEWAllIn #MercedesMonè #WillowNightingaleWelcome to the Tru Heel Heat Wrestling YouTube channel where we cover  the sport of professional wrestling including all WWE TV shows (Raw,  Smackdown, & NXT), AEW Dynamite/Dark, IMPACT Wrestling, NJPW, ROH,  Dark Side of the Ring and more. Our weekly podcast hosted by SP3, Top  Guy JJ & Miss Krssi Luv breaking down the weekly wrestling news and  present unfiltered, honest thoughts and opinions for wrestling fans by  wrestling fans, drops every Saturday. We also include PPV reviews,  countdowns, and exclusive interviews with wrestlers from all promotions  hosted by a wide range of personalities such as Romeo, Chris G, Ness,  StatKing, Drunk Guy JJ, J-News and more. Subscribe and enable ALL  notifications to stay posted for the latest wrestling WWE news,  highlights, commentary, updates and more.Become a member of Tru Heels Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/1336177103130224/Subscribe to Tru Heel Heat on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC0AmFQmsRyQYPKyRm5hDwNgFollow Tru Heels on Twitter: twitter.com/truheelheatFollow Tru Heels on Instagram: www.instagram.com/truheelheat/Music composed by JPM

Joel and Damon are back to review nights 16 and 17 of G1 Climax 36 including Callum Newman vs HENARE, Konosuke Takeshita vs Ryohei Oiwa , OSKAR vs Yuya Uemura, Gabe Kidd vs Ren Narita, and Boltin Oleg vs Great O'Khan. The guys also discuss C-Block updates, some G1 MVP talk, Ryohei Oiwa's heat-up and we answer your questions.For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 204 of Wrestling Tonight begins in Japan, where G1 Climax 36 is officially down to Yota Tsuji, Ryohei Oiwa, Callum Newman and Yuya Uemura, guaranteeing a first-time tournament winner. Tsuji faces Uemura and Newman meets Oiwa in the semifinals Saturday, August 15 at Ryogoku Sumo Hall, with the winners advancing to Sunday's final. Both blocks ended with three wrestlers tied at 12 points. In A Block, Tsuji, Oiwa and Konosuke Takeshita all finished 6-3, but Tsuji and Oiwa advanced because both held head-to-head victories over Takeshita. Oiwa clinched his spot by beating Takeshita in the final A Block main event, while Tsuji defeated Jake Lee and benefited from Great-O-Khan eliminating Boltin Oleg by countout. B Block produced almost the same situation, with Newman, Uemura and Gabe Kidd all finishing 6-3. Kidd's losses to both semifinalists eliminated him on the head-to-head tiebreaker. With Tsuji already holding the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, the stakes are different for the other three. If Oiwa, Newman or Uemura wins the G1, that wrestler earns a future championship opportunity against Tsuji. If Tsuji wins, the reigning champion would presumably be positioned to select his own future challenger. Saturday's tournament matches will not headline the show, however. Hiroyoshi Tenzan wrestles the final match of his NJPW career against longtime TenKoji partner Satoshi Kojima in a five-minute exhibition, followed by Tenzan's retirement ceremony. The show begins at 2 a.m. Eastern on NJPW World. We then turn to Adam Copeland's first appearance inside Arena México, where he received a reaction he compared to one of the defining moments of his career. Tony Schiavone revealed that after AEW Grand Slam Mexico, he contacted Copeland to ask whether he had ever experienced a crowd response like it. Copeland's comparison was his 2020 WWE Royal Rumble return, when he returned to the ring nine years after neck issues had seemingly ended his career. Arena México had been a bucket-list destination for Copeland, and Bandido provided additional context for what the building represents by comparing it with Korakuen Hall, the Tokyo Dome and Madison Square Garden. Bandido described competing inside Arena México as the type of achievement that allows someone to call themselves a "real luchador." Copeland is also preparing to check off another deeply personal venue on October 3, when he wrestles for Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto, located on the grounds of the former Maple Leaf Gardens. Copeland has called Maple Leaf Gardens his wrestling "hallowed ground" and explained that Tony Khan allowed the appearance because AEW and Maple Leaf Pro are partners, Khan wants professional wrestling to flourish and he understood what the opportunity meant to Copeland personally. We also break down the growing uncertainty surrounding Bayley's WWE future. Bayley has reportedly been offered a new WWE contract but has not signed it, and there is conflicting information about exactly when her current deal expires. Bayley's own comments from April 2025 point toward October 2026, Fightful has reported that the deal is expected to expire by the end of 2026 unless additional time is added, and Bryan Alvarez has heard January 2027 but has not been able to verify that date. Dave Meltzer says Bayley has a decision to make and confirmed that she will not become a free agent in August. The speculation intensified after Bayley posted a training video featuring Mercedes Moné, captioned it "all or nothing, baby" and used the song "All In." WrestleVotes reported through Fightful Select that the post raised eyebrows backstage in WWE and did not land well with everyone. Despite the obvious AEW references, the available contract timelines make an appearance at All In on August 30 extremely unlikely. The bigger story is whether Bayley eventually re-signs with WWE or becomes one of wrestling's biggest free agents later this year or in early 2027. Swerve Strickland is also back in AEW, making his first appearance since losing to Will Ospreay in the Owen Hart Foundation tournament final at Forbidden Door. Swerve and Prince Nana confronted AEW World Trios Champions Hangman Page, Bandido and Brody King before Ricochet, The Demand and Lethal Twist entered the picture. With Jay Lethal, Blake Christian and Lee Johnson challenging Hangman, Brody King and Bandido for the Trios Championship on Collision, Swerve immediately finds himself surrounded by old enemies and a developing championship program. We also discuss the Fightful Select report that Austin Creed and Kofi are expected to join AEW soon. The report stopped short of confirming that either has officially signed, and no debut date has been established. The timing naturally creates speculation around All In, while both men have also been announced for Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea cruise in November. AEW All In 2026 continues to take shape at Wembley Stadium. Kenny Omega defends the AEW World Championship against Will Ospreay, Willow Nightingale defends the AEW Women's World Championship against Mercedes Moné, and Adam Copeland & Christian Cage defend the AEW World Tag Team Championship against The Young Bucks. One of the biggest additions is Kyle Fletcher defending the AEW International Championship against Konosuke Takeshita and Kazuchika Okada. Takeshita defeated Okada for the title at Double or Nothing before Fletcher defeated Takeshita at Beach Break. Importantly, Takeshita has since left the Don Callis Family, while Fletcher and Okada remain aligned with Callis, adding another layer to the three-way. Kevin Knight defends the TNT Championship against Darby Allin in a Falls Count Anywhere match, with Knight entering their fourth singles meeting holding a 2-1 advantage. The men's Casino Gauntlet will begin with Andrade El Idolo entering No. 1 and MJF entering No. 2. MJF secured his position by defeating Mike Bailey and Nick Wayne on Dynamite, guaranteeing that his rivalry with Andrade will be part of the match from the opening bell. The winner receives a future AEW World Championship opportunity. The Wembley card currently includes Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay, Willow Nightingale vs. Mercedes Moné, Adam Copeland & Christian Cage vs. The Young Bucks, Kyle Fletcher vs. Konosuke Takeshita vs. Kazuchika Okada, Kevin Knight vs. Darby Allin, Divine Dominion vs. The Brawling Birds, the men's Casino Gauntlet and the Continental Challenge Cup Final. We also look at the latest Wembley ticket business. WrestleTix reported exactly 38,909 tickets distributed as of August 12, an increase of 1,400 over the previous four days. The current setup is 45,023, leaving 6,114 available and putting AEW at approximately 86.4 percent of its currently configured inventory. All In 2024 finished with 53,922 tickets distributed, meaning the 2026 show currently sits 15,013 tickets behind that mark. With All In taking place August 30, AEW now has 16 days to continue closing that gap, although matching the 2024 total would also require thousands of additional seats to be opened. Additional 500-level inventory has already begun to appear. Be sure to support the show and join our Patreon for just $2.99 a month at Patreon.com/TheTurnbuckleTavern for exclusive content. Follow us on social media @TurnbuckleTavern for all the latest updates. Until the following week, when we wine and dine with you kings and queens, stay out of the alley and away from the pork and beans. Good luck and good speed.

Joel and Damon are back to review nights 16 and 17 of G1 Climax 36 including Callum Newman vs HENARE, Konosuke Takeshita vs Ryohei Oiwa , OSKAR vs Yuya Uemura, Gabe Kidd vs Ren Narita, and Boltin Oleg vs Great O'Khan. The guys also discuss C-Block updates, some G1 MVP talk, Ryohei Oiwa's heat-up and we answer your questions.For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The last night of action ends with block B's no-bell brawl, a semis-clinching submission, and a three-way tie at the top that comes down to the tiebreaker. Plus ZSJ vs. Aaron Wolf opens the show with a grappling showcase⏱️ What we cover:- ZSJ vs. Aaron Wolf grappling opener - Gabe Kidd vs. Ren Narita's pre-bell chairs-and-tables brawl - Yuya Uemura vs. Oskar - Callum Newman vs. Henare in the main event Wild main event, wilder brawl, and the round robin is officially in the books. Who ya got in the semis?#G1Climax36 #NJPW—————————————————————

Join SP3, Miss Krssi Luv & Tru Draw Josh for an all-new edition of our flagship podcast Tru Heel Heat 393 discussing the latest wrestling news includingTIME STAMPS:0:00 Intro / SP3, Josh & JJ welcome you to the show / More Spider-Man talk / Roll Call24:00 R.I.P Dory Funk Jr.33:12 WWE SummerSlam Night 1 recap ft. Brock Lesnar retiring & passing the torch to Oba Femi in Hell In A Cell44:21 WWE SummerSlam Night 2 recap ft. Kevin Owens returns to become #1 contender58:21 Let's have a serious conversation about Trick Williams / More Trick vs Jet chatter1:16:00 Was Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins a Match of the Year candidate?1:22:51 WWE Raw on Netflix ft. Becky Lynch & Stephanie Vaquer returns shakeup women's division1:30:28 Is the Oba Femi feud Bron Breakker's last chance to regain momentum?1:35:10 WWE SmackDown recap ft. Kevin Owens confronts CM Punk & Tatum Paxley debut1:53:10 Is Brock Lesnar really retired this time? / Will Lesnar have another WWE match? / Jon Escudero joins the show2:09:28 WWE & AAA tournament for Roman Reigns title match / Rhea Ripley surgery & Chelsea Green title win plans2:27:50 More WWE news - Nick Aldis update, Brie Bella injury, Montez & Bianca have a baby, Baron Corbin update2:33:15 WWE down on Sol Ruca? / Dominik Mysterio frustrated / WWE SummerSlam disappointing numbers & more2:50:42 WWE NXT, Evolve, AAA Verano De Escandalo Week 2 & TNA IMPACT recaps / Lola Vice callup / TNA Dude Wipes & more3:02:31 AEW Grand Slam Mexico recap ft. MJF returns w/Triple B / Live perspective w/Jon3:23:01 More AEW news - Continental Cup participants & 1st round matches, Buddy Matthews cleared, JR contract update & more3:48:28 NJPW G1 Climax 34 Days 11-13 recap ft. Gabe Kidd vs HENARE epic banger3:55:12 ROH TV, CMLL Semana Internacional: AEW vs CMLL, CMLL Grand Prix recaps4:01:55 Best, Worst, Moments & Matches of the Week / Match of the Month for July4:12:26 Is Brock Lesnar top 10 all-time in WWE? / Dirty Dom booking / no more 2 night events 4:19:30 OutroLike, share, comment and subscribe to support! #AEW #WWE #SummerSlam #AEWGrandSlam #NJPW #G1CLIMAX36 #BrockLesnar #RheaRipley #TatumPaxley #BeckyLynch #StephanieVaquer #BigCass #RomanReigns #AAA Welcome to the Tru Heel Heat Wrestling YouTube channel where we cover  the sport of professional wrestling including all WWE TV shows (Raw,  Smackdown, & NXT), AEW Dynamite/Dark, IMPACT Wrestling, NJPW, ROH,  Dark Side of the Ring and more. Our weekly podcast hosted by SP3, Top  Guy JJ & Miss Krssi Luv breaking down the weekly wrestling news and  present unfiltered, honest thoughts and opinions for wrestling fans by  wrestling fans, drops every Saturday. We also include PPV reviews,  countdowns, and exclusive interviews with wrestlers from all promotions  hosted by a wide range of personalities such as Romeo, Chris G, Ness,  StatKing, Drunk Guy JJ, J-News and more. Subscribe and enable ALL  notifications to stay posted for the latest wrestling WWE news,  highlights, commentary, updates and more.Become a member of Tru Heels Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/1336177103130224/Subscribe to Tru Heel Heat on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC0AmFQmsRyQYPKyRm5hDwNgFollow Tru Heels on Twitter: twitter.com/truheelheatFollow Tru Heels on Instagram: www.instagram.com/truheelheat/Music composed by JPM

Night 15 of the G1 Climax 36 wraps up with four Block B results that leave the standings crowded that makes for an unexciting last stretch for the tournament. ⏱️ What we cover:- Zack Sabre Jr. def. Henare in a strong opener- Drilla Moloney closes out his tournament with a win over Ren Narita- Aaron Wolf's surprising win over Callum Newman- Yuya Uemura outlasts Gabe Kidd in a physical main event- All 16 possible paths to the semisDoes Block B need a runaway leader to be interesting, or is a crowded field more fun? Let us know below.#G1Climax36 #NJPW —————————————————————

Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 202 of Wrestling Tonight begins by remembering Dory Funk Jr., who died at 85 years old. We look back at the former NWA World Heavyweight Champion's remarkable career, his influence across generations of professional wrestling, his importance in both the United States and Japan, and the legacy he leaves behind as one of the industry's most respected figures. In WWE, Kevin Owens has called his shot against CM Punk. After returning at SummerSlam and winning a Fatal Four-Way to become number one contender, Owens told Nick Aldis he wants his WWE Championship match on August 21 in Toronto. We discuss why the setting matters, where Punk vs. Owens could be heading, and Chelsea Green's uncertain status after suffering a broken orbital bone on SmackDown. The G1 Climax 36 enters its final block matches with Konosuke Takeshita leading A Block while Ryohei Oiwa, Boltin Oleg and Yota Tsuji remain within striking distance. B Block is even tighter, with Gabe Kidd, Callum Newman and Ren Narita tied at the top. We break down the qualification picture, the tournament's biggest risers and what to watch as NJPW approaches the August 16 final. AEW's Continental Challenge Cup is underway with Claudio Castagnoli, Eddie Kingston and Orange Cassidy advancing to the final eight. We look ahead to Jay White vs. David Finlay, Jon Moxley vs. Jack Perry and the rest of the opening round as the tournament begins its road toward the final at Wembley Stadium. Plus, Hechicero wins the 2026 CMLL International Grand Prix after eliminating PAC and submitting Claudio Castagnoli, further cementing an incredible year for the CMLL World Heavyweight Champion. Finally, we preview the week ahead across WWE, AEW, NXT, TNA, AAA and NWA, including Penta vs. Laredo Kid on Raw, Grayson Waller vs. Cruz Montana on NXT, two Continental Challenge Cup matches on Dynamite, three championship matches on SmackDown, and the latest developments on the road to AEW All In. The August 30 All In card continues to take shape with Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay for the AEW World Championship, Willow Nightingale vs. Mercedes Moné for the AEW Women's World Championship, Cage and Cope vs. The Young Bucks for the AEW World Tag Team Championship, Divine Dominion vs. The Brawling Birds for the AEW Women's World Tag Team Championship, the Men's Casino Gauntlet and the Continental Challenge Cup final. Be sure to support the show and join our Patreon for just $2.99 a month at Patreon.com/TheTurnbuckleTavern for exclusive content. Follow us on social media @TurnbuckleTavern for all the latest updates. Until the following week, when we wine and dine with you kings and queens, stay out of the alley and away from the pork and beans. Good luck and good speed.  

This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at the life of Dory Funk Jr. and what he meant to wrestling in Japan. They also covered this week's G1 Climax action, looking at each wrestler and their place in the standings. Gabe Kidd, Konosuke Takeshita and Oleg Boltin are the leaders. Who is likely to rally at the end and sneak into the semifinals? All options are explored. Plus, more on Hiroyoshi Tenzan's career, covering his rise in the singles ranks.  

Jeremy Donovan and the “Young Boy” Josh Smith break down all the action from nights 8 through 11. Konosuke Takeshita stayed on top of A Block, Gabe Kidd surged ahead in B Block, and the tournament race tightened after key wins from Yota Tsuji, Boltin Oleg, Ren Narita, and Zack Sabre Jr. The guys also look ahead to the next stretch of tournament action at Korakuen Hall, Yokohama Budokan, and G Messe Gunma.Join our Patreon for ad-free audio, live video streams, and other bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/KIStrongStyleFollow us on YouTube: @SocialSuplexFollow us on X: @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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jeremy Donovan and the “Young Boy” Josh Smith break down all the action from nights 8 through 11. Konosuke Takeshita stayed on top of A Block, Gabe Kidd surged ahead in B Block, and the tournament race tightened after key wins from Yota Tsuji, Boltin Oleg, Ren Narita, and Zack Sabre Jr. The guys also look ahead to the next stretch of tournament action at Korakuen Hall, Yokohama Budokan, and G Messe Gunma.Join our Patreon for ad-free audio, live video streams, and other bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/KIStrongStyleFollow us on YouTube: @SocialSuplexFollow us on X: @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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Block B comes down to the wire, and it's time to see how this plays out. Callum Newman controls his own destiny with a chance to lock up the block outright, while Gabe Kidd, Ren Narita, and Yuya Uemura are all tangled in a scenario where the final spot could come down to a head-to-head tiebreaker decided on the very last night. ⏱️ What we cover:Aaron Wolf and Drilla Moloney go to war in a physical, hard-hitting battleAnother statement performance from OskarRen Narita stinksGabe Kidd and Henare's brutal war for the Block B points leadThe Kidd vs. Narita collision on the final night and why it might decide second placeWho do you have advancing out of Block B? Drop your prediction below.#G1Climax36 #NJPW #BlockB #ProWrestling—————————————————————

Christy and James come up with a synopsis for a rather promising Anime Series set in the 1990s, look back at the NWA Rule book from 1974 and then review Night 11 of the G1 Climax 36 as Gabe Kidd wrestles Henare. With all the best grunting and repressed sexual energy you can imagine.

Night 9 of the G1 Climax 36 brings a great fight between Gabe Kidd and Callum Newman, a clown-car finish that puts ZSJ's tournament life on the brink, and Aaron Wolf going almost 20.What's your match of the night? Drop it below.#G1Climax36 #NJPW #ProWrestling—————————————————————

This week, Steven and Jeremy reviewed an up and down week of G1 action. We saw some of the best and some of the worst of what NJPW is today. Shingo Takagi, Hirooki Goto, Yota Tsuji and Oleg Boltin shined, but Great O-Khan and Gabe Kidd's antics put sour tastes in their mouths. Plus, BUSHIROAD's restructuring and how it still may have an impact on NJPW, a preview of this coming week's action and Steven began his look back at the career of Hiroyoshi Tenzan.  

Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 199 is headlined by our midway report on G1 Climax 36 as we break down where every wrestler stands after eight nights, analyze the biggest stories shaping this year's tournament, and examine the road to Wrestle Kingdom. Along the way, we dive into the rich history behind New Japan's signature tournament, tracing its roots from the World League, MSG League and IWGP League eras through the birth of the G1 Climax in 1991 and the creation of the IWGP Heavyweight Championship rights certificate. We also examine Konosuke Takeshita's dominant run as IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, the emergence of Callum Newman, Boltin Oleg and Drilla Moloney, Gabe Kidd continuing to establish himself as one of wrestling's most compelling personalities, HENARE quietly putting together the best tournament of his career, and Zack Sabre Jr.'s shocking struggles just one year after winning the G1. We begin by looking at the history behind New Japan's annual summer tournament, from Antonio Inoki's dominance of the World League, MSG League and IWGP League through the World Cup Tournament in 1989, the one-year hiatus in 1990 and the debut of the G1 Climax in 1991. From there, we examine how the reward for winning the tournament evolved over the next two decades, discussing why early G1 winners didn't always receive the same prize, how some champions entered and won the tournament while already holding the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, why Yuji Nagata remains the only G1 winner never to challenge for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, and how New Japan ultimately created the IWGP Heavyweight Championship rights certificate to establish the modern Road to Wrestle Kingdom. We then break down the certificate era from 2012 through 2025, following Kazuchika Okada, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Tetsuya Naito, Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi and others as they defended their Wrestle Kingdom opportunities before January 4. We also discuss Jay White becoming the first wrestler to steal the rights certificate from a G1 winner, Zack Sabre Jr. and Konosuke Takeshita cashing in their title opportunities before Wrestle Kingdom, and how those decisions reshaped the modern tournament. We also preview the field for G1 Climax 36, New Japan opening the tournament in the United States for just the second time, and the unfortunate concussion that forced Shota Umino to withdraw before block play was complete. From there, we shift our attention to the action inside the ring as we recap Nights 5 through 8 of G1 Climax 36. We discuss Callum Newman scoring the biggest victory of his career over Zack Sabre Jr., Drilla Moloney's rise to the top of B Block while also signing a multi-show agreement with PRODUCE Wrestling, Konosuke Takeshita continuing to look every bit like the tournament favorite, Great-O-Khan's controversial victory over Hirooki Goto, SANADA's creative count-out win over Jake Lee, Yota Tsuji rebuilding momentum after an 0-2 start, HENARE becoming the first wrestler to reach eight points, and Gabe Kidd delivering one of the tournament's most memorable moments after defeating Zack Sabre Jr. and declaring he planned to win G1 Climax 36 "for my cardio" before entering what he called "a real tournament," the AEW Continental Classic. We wrap up by examining where both blocks stand heading into the second half of the tournament. We discuss Takeshita separating himself atop A Block while Yota Tsuji, Boltin Oleg and Ryohei Oiwa continue their pursuit, the three-way tie between HENARE, Drilla Moloney and Gabe Kidd atop B Block, Callum Newman's breakout performance, Zack Sabre Jr.'s uphill climb to stay alive, the impact of Shota Umino's walkover losses on the standings, and the biggest matches and storylines to watch as the race toward the G1 playoffs and Wrestle Kingdom enters its most important stretch. Be sure to support the show and join our Patreon for just $2.99 a month at Patreon.com/TheTurnbuckleTavern for exclusive content. Follow us on social media @TurnbuckleTavern for all the latest updates. Until the following week, when we wine and dine with you kings and queens, stay out of the alley and away from the pork and beans. Good luck and good speed.

It's time already for another super packed episode of Wrestling Omakase, as tournament season waits for no man, woman or enby! John is joined once again by Eric (FORMERLY KNOWN AS SNAZZY!) from the Joshi-ing Around podcast and Social Suplex newsletter, as they start out by discussing all sorts of topics, both wrestling and non-wrestling related. Then comes the first big topic of the episode: the announcement from last week (of course, the morning after the last episode of this podcast was recorded....) that Natsupoi will retire on January 3rd, 2027. John and Eric discuss the announcement, her career, her legacy, speculate on whether or not she might decide to come back one day (and how she gave a bit of conflicting answers on that subject during her press conference!) and a whole lot more!Then we stick in STARDOM to discuss the next two nights of the 5 Star GP, nights 4 (7/25) and 5 (7/26), both all red block shows. They discuss what worked and didn't work, Azusa Inaba going a bit "red Azusa" on us in STARDOM (which leads to an interesting discussion on whether or not you should want wrestlers from smaller promotions to leave for bigger ones full time), and a whole lot more. After that it's over to NJPW for nights 6 (7/25) & 7 (7/26), one show each from the very different A & B blocks. They break down a match that sucked and three really awesome ones from the first night, a mixed bag on the second night, whether this Gabe Kidd character is working and a whole lot more.Afterward it's over to Tokyo Joshi to review the first two nights of the Tokyo Princess Cup, featuring again a very mixed bag of some great stuff and a few things that didn't work nearly as well for the two of us. Then they give a brief preview of the big DDT Wrestle Peter Pan show from next month in Ryogoku now that we have the full card, before finally wrapping up with AJPW's 7/25 show from Kobe. Another packed show covering a ton of Japanese wrestling from all over the scene!Joshi-ing Around podcast: https://redcircle.com/shows/1309343e-3781-4750-9209-4efbc9976ab6Social Suplex newsletter: https://www.socialsuplex.com/newsletter/Follow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wrestleomakaseFollow John on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/justoneenby.bsky.socialAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

G1 Climax 36 is heating up, and the standings are starting to tell a very interesting story. Jeremy Donovan and the “Young Boy” Josh Smith break down Nights 4 through 7, where Konosuke Takeshita has surged ahead in A Block while the rest of the field stays tightly packed behind him. Meanwhile, B Block has turned into a three-way war at the top with HENARE, Gabe Kidd, and Drilla Moloney all sitting at 8 points.They dive into key matches like Yota Tsuji vs. Shingo Takagi, Gabe Kidd vs. Zack Sabre Jr., and the continued rise of Callum Newman and Yuto-Ice. On top of the reviews, the guys preview the next stretch of G1 action and discuss what to watch as the tournament hits its critical middle phase.Join our Patreon for ad-free audio, live video streams, and other bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/KIStrongStyleFollow us on YouTube: @SocialSuplexFollow us on X: @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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

G1 Climax 36 is heating up, and the standings are starting to tell a very interesting story. Jeremy Donovan and the “Young Boy” Josh Smith break down Nights 4 through 7, where Konosuke Takeshita has surged ahead in A Block while the rest of the field stays tightly packed behind him. Meanwhile, B Block has turned into a three-way war at the top with HENARE, Gabe Kidd, and Drilla Moloney all sitting at 8 points.They dive into key matches like Yota Tsuji vs. Shingo Takagi, Gabe Kidd vs. Zack Sabre Jr., and the continued rise of Callum Newman and Yuto-Ice. On top of the reviews, the guys preview the next stretch of G1 action and discuss what to watch as the tournament hits its critical middle phase.Join our Patreon for ad-free audio, live video streams, and other bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/KIStrongStyleFollow us on YouTube: @SocialSuplexFollow us on X: @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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

James and Christy talk Night 6 & 7 of the G1 Climax 36. The tournament winds up its second week and the numbers are starting to catch up, the pair talk Oleg Boltin, Drilla Molonet, Callum Newman and Konuske Takeshita and analyse the two main events of Shinko Takagi vs Yota Tsuji and a Best of British Match Up of Gabe Kidd vs Zach Sabre Jnr.

Joel and Damon are back to review night five of G1 Climax 36 from Niigata including Zack Sabre Jr. vs Callum Newman, Drilla Moloney vs Yuya Uemura, and Gabe Kidd vs Aaron Wolf. The guys also discuss Jake Lee and SANADA, World Cup wrap-up, Damon's Boltin Oleg worries, Yuto-Ice stonks, and we answer your questions. For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here  www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!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 review night five of G1 Climax 36 from Niigata including Zack Sabre Jr. vs Callum Newman, Drilla Moloney vs Yuya Uemura, and Gabe Kidd vs Aaron Wolf. The guys also discuss Jake Lee and SANADA, World Cup wrap-up, Damon's Boltin Oleg worries, Yuto-Ice stonks, and we answer your questions. For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here  www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at the past week's G1 Climax action. Each participant and their journey was analyzed, including Yota Tsuji, Konosuke Takeshita, Yuya Uemura and Oleg Boltin's strong starts, good matches from Hirooki Goto and, of all people, SANADA, plus a look at the week ahead. Plus, Oskar on commentary, the petty reason Steven isn't rooting for Shingo Takagi, Jeremy's love for large robots and a suggestion on how Shota Umino's angle with Gabe Kidd should have been handled.   

Four Block B matches, four hard-hitting finishes: we break down every match from Night 5 of the G1 Climax 36 as the block standings get shaken up.⏱️ What we cover:Gabe Kidd's perfect-heel performance against a surprisingly fired-up Aaron WolfHENARE and Oskar throw hands in a big-man strongman battleDrilla Moloney and Yuya Uemura open the pace up in a fun back-and-forthZack Sabre Jr. vs. Callum Newman headlines and delivers a shock rollup finish that shakes up the top of Block B#G1Climax36 #NJPW #TheFloor—————————————————————

Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 195 is headlined by WWE Unreal Season 3 pulling back the curtain on one of the company's biggest creative decisions as Triple H reveals Bron Breakker was originally planned to win the 2026 Royal Rumble, the fallout from Saturday Night's Main Event at Madison Square Garden, growing speculation surrounding Tom Brady's WWE future, AEW's inaugural Redemption pay-per-view, and a dramatically reshaped G1 Climax 36 after four nights of tournament action. We begin in WWE with the fallout from Saturday Night's Main Event as CM Punk and Cody Rhodes preserved their SummerSlam Undisputed WWE Championship showdown after defeating Gunther and Sami Zayn in a controversial main event. We break down Nick Aldis' decisive involvement, why Gunther has every reason to feel robbed, and how WWE protected its SummerSlam main event while leaving unresolved issues between all four competitors. We also discuss Fatal Influence capturing the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, Lyra Valkyria taking her rivalry with Bayley to an even darker place following a vicious post-match assault, Danhausen defeating JD McDonagh with memorable assistance from NBA Champion Karl-Anthony Towns, Trick Williams retaining the United States Championship over Laredo Kid, Oba Femi sending another warning to Brock Lesnar before Hell in a Cell, Roman Reigns closing the show alongside NBA Champion Jalen Brunson before a confrontation with Seth Rollins and Tyrese Haliburton, and why the celebrity-heavy closing segment made for an unusual ending after the night's biggest wrestling match had already concluded. We also examine the show's impressive Google Trends performance and how Madison Square Garden once again delivered one of the strongest Saturday Night's Main Event performances of the modern era. We then shift to WWE Unreal Season 3 as Netflix's behind-the-scenes series reveals Bron Breakker was originally scheduled to win the 2026 Royal Rumble before WWE changed course. We discuss Triple H's concerns over whether Breakker was ready for the pressure that comes with winning WWE's biggest annual match, whether fans would accept the push, and how Breakker's hernia injury the following night ultimately changed the trajectory of his WrestleMania season. We also examine John Cena's candid stories from his farewell tour, including why he refused to perform Rey Mysterio's 619 during his final match with AJ Styles at Crown Jewel, the handwritten introduction he personally gave Alicia Taylor honoring Styles' legendary career across TNA, NJPW and WWE, and why that unscripted tribute unexpectedly landed Cena in trouble with WWE management. We also discuss reports that Tom Brady and WWE are engaged in ongoing conversations following Brady's recent confrontations with Logan Paul at Fanatics Fest and the FIFA World Cup Final. We examine how Brady's relationship with Fanatics, his comments about potentially wrestling, and his ties to WWE could make an eventual appearance a realistic possibility. We also cover popular streamer N3on's public apology to Penta after accidentally livestreaming the Intercontinental Champion without his mask at Fanatics Fest, plus the latest legal development as Janel Grant's lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE officially moves into private arbitration. Over in AEW, we preview the inaugural Redemption pay-per-view from Montreal as the Bell Centre hosts its first-ever AEW pay-per-view event. We break down Kenny Omega defending the AEW World Championship against Kevin Knight, Kyle Fletcher defending the International Championship against Bandido, Mark Davis putting the National Championship on the line against Andrade El Ídolo, Adam Copeland and Christian Cage defending the AEW World Tag Team Championship against Claudio Castagnoli and PAC, Thekla defending the AEW Women's World Championship against Willow Nightingale, Hikaru Shida defending the TBS Championship against Maya World, Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay joining forces against The Young Bucks, Chris Jericho facing Tommaso Ciampa in a No Holds Barred Match, and the Rougeau wrestling dynasty celebration scheduled for the pre-show. From there, we head to AAA, where Rey Mysterio has officially launched the tournament to crown a new AAA Latin American Champion following El Hijo del Vikingo's injury. We discuss El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. becoming the first qualifier for the TripleManía 34 championship match, preview the remaining qualifying matches, and break down La Hiedra and Laredo Kid earning a AAA World Mixed Tag Team Championship opportunity against Lola Vice and Mr. Iguana as Verano de Escándalo rapidly approaches. Over in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, G1 Climax 36 has become even more unpredictable after four nights of tournament action. We recap Hirooki Goto's victory over IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Yota Tsuji, Yuya Uemura's career-defining upset of Zack Sabre Jr., Ren Narita shocking Callum Newman, Gabe Kidd rebounding after his opening-night loss, and then break down Night Four as Oleg Boltin scored a statement victory over Shingo Takagi, SANADA handed Tsuji another costly defeat, Jake Lee knocked off Goto to erase his undefeated record, and Konosuke Takeshita and Ryohei Oiwa continued their impressive tournaments. We examine why A Block has transformed into a five-way tie for first place while B Block remains just as competitive heading into the next round of matches. Plus, we preview the week ahead across professional wrestling, including Monday Night Raw featuring Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins face-to-face, Oba Femi confronting Brock Lesnar, Sol Ruca defending the Women's Intercontinental Championship against Raquel Rodriguez, and Joe Hendry and Danhausen's concert. We also preview AEW Dynamite, TNA Impact, WWE SmackDown, AEW Collision, AAA on Fox, NWA Powerrr, and continue looking ahead to SummerSlam as CM Punk defends the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns battles Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship, Brock Lesnar collides with Oba Femi inside Hell in a Cell, Penta defends the Intercontinental Championship against Chad Gable, and several more blockbuster matches continue taking shape. Be sure to support the show and join our Patreon for just $2.99 a month at Patreon.com/TheTurnbuckleTavern for exclusive content. Follow us on social media @TurnbuckleTavern for all the latest updates. Until the following week, when we wine and dine with you kings and queens, stay out of the alley and away from the pork and beans. Good luck and good speed.  

Welcome to Tape Study 2.0 - Post Wrestling School Tape Study for Wrestlers and Squared Circle Podcast with your host Marie Shadows!Episode OverviewIn this episode, we dive deep into a structured framework for professional wrestling tape study. Moving away from surface-level critiques, we explore how to conduct an objective, clinical analysis of a match to dissect character logic, narrative progression, and storytelling mechanics. Using real-world match breakdowns—including Gabe Kidd vs. Drilla Moloney—we analyze how the classic three-act structure applies inside the squared circle and how performers can elevate their craft through intentional psychology.Key Topics & Timestamps– Introduction to Objective Tape StudyWhy surface-level match reviews fall short when trying to learn in-ring psychology.Shifting from a fan or critic perspective to an objective, clinical analytical framework.– The Three-Act Structure & Storytelling MechanicsApplying narrative arc principles and the three-act structure to match construction.Evaluating character logic, motivation, and seamless narrative progression.– Match Breakdown: Gabe Kidd vs. Drilla MoloneyAnalyzing the character logic and storytelling dynamics in Kidd vs. Moloney.Key lessons performers can take away from this specific match analysis.– Actionable Tools for PerformersDeveloping educational checklists to systematically audit in-ring psychology.How wrestlers can use tape study to identify bad habits and refine match pacing.– Resources, Mentorship, & Deep DivesOverview of the content ecosystem built around tape study framework.How to access mentorship resources, checklists, and written deep dives.Key TakeawaysClinical Analysis > Personal Opinion: True tape study requires dissecting structural choices, character decisions, and pacing rather than grading a match on personal preference.Narrative Foundations Matter: Understanding character logic and the three-act structure is what turns a series of moves into a compelling story.Systematic Learning: Utilizing structured educational checklists makes self-evaluation and match auditing repeatable and actionable for performers.Resources & Links MentionedSubstack: Visit the home base for deep-dive written breakdowns and detailed match analysis.Buy Me a Coffee: Access practical, upgradeable mentorship resources, educational checklists, and support the show.

We're back covering the G1 Climax 36 as we get back into it with Night 2. Hirooki Goto proves he's still the guy you need in the biggest spots with a tremendous main event win over Yota Tsuji, while Boltin Oleg turns in a shocking, beast-mode finish that was incredibly cool.⏱️ What we cover:- Drilla Moloney and Gabe Kidd draw blood in a heavy-hands opening brawl- "Referee's discretion" is getting out of hand- Boltin Oleg's deadlift powerbomb destruction of Yuto-Ice- Hirooki Goto vs. Yota Tsuji closes the show with an excellent main eventWhich Night 2 match was your favorite? Drop it below.#G1Climax36 #NJPW #HirookiGoto #YotaTsuji #BoltinOleg—————————————————————

Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 194 is headlined by the return of Saturday Night's Main Event to Madison Square Garden, CM Punk's candid comments about WWE's backstage culture, the surprise return of Baron Corbin, and the official start of NJPW's G1 Climax 36 as one of wrestling's biggest weeks of the summer unfolds. We begin in WWE, where CM Punk sat down with Stephanie McMahon for one of his most revealing interviews since becoming Undisputed WWE Champion. Punk discusses why he believes WWE needs to do a better job providing constructive feedback to its talent, why too many wrestlers care more about social media reactions than live crowd responses, and why both performers and producers share responsibility for developing the next generation. We also discuss Punk's praise for WWE's current leadership, why he hopes future wrestlers work fewer dates while making more money than previous generations, and his emotional reflections on winning the Undisputed WWE Championship in his hometown of Chicago. Plus, Punk explains why watching John Cena and AJ Styles retire has motivated him to continue wrestling at the highest level as he prepares for SummerSlam. We also preview Saturday Night's Main Event XLV, as WWE brings one of its most historic television franchises back to Madison Square Garden for the first time since 2007. We look at the show's rich history dating back to 1985, how it became one of the defining programs of wrestling's boom period, and why WWE continues embracing its classic presentation today. We also preview CM Punk and Cody Rhodes taking on Gunther and Sami Zayn, Bayley facing Lyra Valkyria, Danhausen battling JD McDonagh in a No Disqualification Match, the Bella Twins defending the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, and Roman Reigns' appearance alongside 2026 NBA Champion Jalen Brunson at The World's Most Famous Arena. We also discuss the surprise return of Baron Corbin, who made his first WWE television appearance since his release at the end of 2024 by attacking Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams on SmackDown. Corbin laid out both men with End of Days before holding the United States Championship high above his head, immediately establishing himself as a new challenger. We also examine Corbin's run on the independent scene as Bishop Dyer, his MLW Tag Team Championship reign alongside Donovan Dijak, and his brief AEW appearance earlier this year before returning to WWE. Roman Reigns also had plenty to say following Monday's heated contract signing with Seth Rollins. After Rollins stood tall by delivering a Stomp on Raw, Reigns fired back on social media, claiming every major accomplishment of Rollins' career happened because of him while warning that The Bloodline could "end" him for the disrespect. We discuss the latest chapter in one of WWE's greatest rivalries and what it means heading into their World Heavyweight Championship match at SummerSlam. We also discuss the latest speculation surrounding Bayley's WWE future after Mercedes Moné once again fueled rumors with another social media tease. Following Bayley's Raw confrontation with Lyra Valkyria, Moné posted an hourglass GIF just weeks after sharing a WrestleDream graphic featuring herself against Bayley under her real name, Davina Rose. We discuss why fans continue to speculate about Bayley's future while emphasizing that there is currently no confirmation she is leaving WWE or signing with AEW. Over in AEW, one of the biggest stories isn't happening inside the ring but in the courtroom. Paramount Skydance's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is facing a major legal challenge after a coalition of 12 state attorneys general filed a federal antitrust lawsuit seeking to block the merger. Led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the states argue the deal would combine two of Hollywood's five largest studios, reducing competition while leading to higher prices, fewer theatrical releases, and less content. Paramount maintains the merger is pro-competitive, expects to receive final European Union approval on July 22, and is still targeting a September closing despite the lawsuit. We discuss why the case could have long-term implications for AEW, whose multi-year media rights agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery includes Dynamite on TBS, Collision on TNT, and streaming on Max. While nothing changes for AEW today and its current television deal remains fully intact, the lawsuit creates uncertainty surrounding the future ownership of AEW's broadcast partner and what that could mean whenever the company's next media rights negotiations begin. Over in AEW, the company heads to Boston riding significant momentum after Beach Break delivered its largest television audience in years. We break down Wrestlenomics reporting that Beach Break averaged 773,000 viewers, up 22 percent from the previous week while finishing No. 4 on cable in the key demographic. We also discuss Fightful Select's report that AEW officials were thrilled with both the television numbers and Kenny Omega versus MJF, along with confirmation that the match's memorable table spot paid tribute to Mick Foley's iconic Mankind bump. Looking ahead to Dynamite, Kenny Omega celebrates becoming a two-time AEW World Champion as AEW continues building toward Redemption later this month, while WrestleTix reports Boston ticket sales have climbed to 2,628 distributed. We also discuss Hangman Page's emotional return to AEW Collision after nearly four months away. Reflecting on his inability to ever challenge for the AEW World Championship again following his Revolution loss to MJF, Page made it clear he's turning his attention toward new goals, teasing future pursuits of Kevin Knight's TNT Championship and Kyle Fletcher's International Championship as he begins the next chapter of his AEW career. From there, we head to New Japan Pro-Wrestling, where G1 Climax 36 is officially underway. We recap opening night from Chicago as IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Yota Tsuji defeated Konosuke Takeshita in the main event to earn his first two tournament points alongside Jake Lee, Yuto-Ice, Hirooki Goto, Ryohei Oiwa, Aaron Wolf, OSKAR, Zack Sabre Jr., and Callum Newman. We discuss the early standings, Gabe Kidd's visa-related absence, the history and prestige of the G1 Climax, and preview another loaded weekend of tournament action. Plus, we preview the week ahead across professional wrestling, including AEW Dynamite featuring Kenny Omega's World Championship Celebration, NXT, AAA on FOX, AEW Collision, TNA Impact, the opening week of G1 Climax 36, Saturday Night's Main Event from Madison Square Garden, and everything else to watch across WWE, AEW, NJPW, TNA, AAA, and the NWA. Be sure to support the show and join our Patreon for just $2.99 a month at Patreon.com/TheTurnbuckleTavern for exclusive content. Follow us on social media @TurnbuckleTavern for all the latest updates. Until the following week, when we wine and dine with you kings and queens, stay out of the alley and away from the pork and beans. Good luck and good speed.  

Dynamite came to us live this week from the art scene of St. Pete Clearwater Florida, and everyone dressed down for Kenny Day! We discuss our champ's big win, the return of Gabe Kidd, Mick Foley's Dead Dog Shoes, Thekla's joyful terrorism of the commentary table, and The Old Man Boyslap Sand Fight. Come, put a layer of clothes on and join us!(0:00) Chit-Chat Time(19:00) Men's Title Scene(48:40) Men's Tag Scene(52:29) DCF(1:22:20) Women's Division(1:33:32) Jericho and CiampaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Tags edition of the Smark Out Moment SMACK TALK podcast, the panel breaks down CM Punk defeating Sami Zayn to win the Undisputed WWE Championship on Monday Night Raw in Chicago, Kenny Omega beating MJF at AEW Beach Break to win the AEW World Championship, and what that means for Omega vs Will Ospreay at AEW All In.Also discussed: Tiger Mask IV retiring, Gabe Kidd winning the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship from Shota Umino, NJPW G1 Climax preview and predictions, WWE reportedly signing Hiromu Takahashi, Richard Holliday and The Dropouts, Sheamus leaving WWE after his contract expires, Adriana Rizzo joining WWE EVOLVE as an interviewer, Maxxine Dupri turning heel and helping The Vision regain the World Tag Team Championship from The Street Profits, AEW Beach Break review of moments like Kyle Fletcher winning the AEW International Championship, Willow Nightingale winning the Women's Casino Gauntlet, and more WWE, AEW, TNA, NJPW and pro wrestling news.

You're listening to Dirt Sheet Radio!  Jon, Nick and Greg are back to break down an absolutely monumental week in professional wrestling. - Kenny Omega defeating MJF at Beach Break to capture the AEW World Championship and save his future title hopes. - CM Punk shockingly replacing an injured Cody Rhodes in Chicago to dethrone Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Championship. - Tiger Mask IV officially retiring after an emotional 31-year career following a doubleheader at Korakuen Hall. -Willow Nightingale returning to Dynamite to win the Women's Casino Gauntlet Match and earn a title shot at Redemption.  -Sheamus reportedly turning down a restructured contract offer due to a pay cut and leaving WWE after nearly two decades. -Gabe Kidd brutally attacking Shota Umino and dropping him with three piledrivers to win the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship. -A full preview of the upcoming NJPW G1 Climax 36 tournament blocks.  -The 2026 CMLL Men's Grand Prix taking shape as the international participants are announced for the August 7th event at Arena México. -Avery Styles, son of AJ Styles, preparing to make his massive GCW debut in Omaha later this month.  

This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at two eventful Korakuen Hall shows, which featured Tiger Mask's retirement and Shota Umino's burial at the hands of Gabe Kidd. Does Hiroshi Tanahashi still think it's all about him? Plus, a G1 Climax tournament preview, tossing around scenarios for the semifinals and finals. Who might beat IWGP Champion Yota Tsuji? The fates of Aaron Wolf, Yuya Uemura, Hirooki Goto, Zack Sabre Jr. and others are discussed.

Wai Ting and Jack Wannan review WWE Raw featuring fallout from Night of Champions, the return of Brock Lesnar, and announcement of two SummerSlam main events.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.Reactions to the weekendAEW Forbidden Door Post-Show Press Conference NotesShota Umino vs Gabe Kidd on July 6AEW Dynamite lineupPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Monday: Rewind-A-Raw XLWednesday: DSOTR's Evan Husney InterviewWednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite XLThursday: Rewind-A-Wai: Heels (Season 1, Ep. 1 & 3)Friday: MCU L8R: X-Men ‘97 Season 2 PremiereFriday: Rewind-A-SmackDown XLSaturday: Collision CourseFREE Shows:Monday: NXT Great American Bash ReviewMonday: Rewind-A-RawTuesday: upNXTWednesday: Rewind-A-DynamiteThursday: Pollock & Thurston Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDownAd Inquiries: info@truenativemedia.comPhoto Courtesy: WWE Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby John: https://soundcloud.com/colbyjohnBluesky: 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/discordSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

G1 Climax 36 season is officially underway! Jeremy Donovan and Chris Samsa review Road to G1 Climax Night 3, break down the NJPW action from Forbidden Door 2026, preview Road to G1 Climax Night 6, including Shota Umino vs. Gabe Kidd for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Title, and sit down with NJPW English commentator Chris Charlton for an in-depth look at what to expect from this year's G1 Climax tournament.Join our Patreon for ad-free audio, live video streams, and other bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/KIStrongStyleFollow us on YouTube: @SocialSuplexFollow us on X: @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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

G1 Climax 36 season is officially underway! Jeremy Donovan and Chris Samsa review Road to G1 Climax Night 3, break down the NJPW action from Forbidden Door 2026, preview Road to G1 Climax Night 6, including Shota Umino vs. Gabe Kidd for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Title, and sit down with NJPW English commentator Chris Charlton for an in-depth look at what to expect from this year's G1 Climax tournament.Join our Patreon for ad-free audio, live video streams, and other bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/KIStrongStyleFollow us on YouTube: @SocialSuplexFollow us on X: @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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of What Happened When, Tony Schiavone and Conrad Thompson get you ready for one of the biggest events of the summer as they preview AEW's upcoming Forbidden Door pay-per-view! Tony shares his thoughts on the highly anticipated card, the unique partnership between AEW and New Japan Pro Wrestling, and what fans should be watching for when the Forbidden Door swings open once again. But that's not all! The guys also take a deep dive into two of the most unforgettable battles in Forbidden Door history. First, they revisit the dream match that captivated the wrestling world: Bryan Danielson vs. Kazuchika Okada from Forbidden Door 2023. Tony and Conrad break down the technical masterpiece, Danielson's shocking submission victory, and the lasting impact of one of the most anticipated matches of the modern era. Then, the conversation turns to the absolute mayhem of the Lights Out Steel Cage Match from Forbidden Door 2025 featuring Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, Will Ospreay, Darby Allin, and Hiroshi Tanahashi against Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, The Young Bucks, and Gabe Kidd. From the emotional Golden Lovers reunion to Tanahashi's heroic moment and the brutal post-match assault that stunned fans worldwide, Tony relives all the chaos, carnage, and unforgettable moments from one of the wildest matches in Forbidden Door history. Plus, Tony and Conrad tackle the latest news and notes from across the wrestling world, share plenty of laughs, and deliver the hilarious banter that has made What Happened When a fan favorite for years.        THIS WEEKS SPONSORS BLUECHEW - When you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third FREE with promo code WHW. You will also receive an additional 10% OFF + Free overnight shipping on your first order. Visit http://BlueChew.com  for more details and important safety information PODCAST HEAT - Want to grow your business with the power of podcast advertising? Reach loyal, engaged audiences through trusted host endorsements across the Podcast Heat network. Learn more at PodcastHeat.com SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com  to learn more.

Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 191 is headlined by a massive week across WWE, AEW, TNA Wrestling, and NJPW as Night of Champions, Forbidden Door, Slammiversary, and G1 Climax continue to take shape. We begin in WWE, where Sami Zayn's controversial actions as special guest referee have led to a WWE Championship Triple Threat between Cody Rhodes, Gunther, and Sami Zayn at Night of Champions. We break down the fallout and preview the rest of the card, including Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker inside a steel cage, the King and Queen of the Ring Finals, Trick Williams defending the United States Championship against Ricky Saints, and Tiffany Stratton facing Jade Cargill. Over in AEW, we discuss reports that multiple AEW, NJPW, and CMLL talents still don't know their Forbidden Door plans, Gabe Kidd's expected involvement, and the unique way the event continues to come together. We also preview a loaded card featuring Swerve Strickland vs. Will Ospreay, Mercedes Moné vs. Maya World, Kenny Omega vs. Zack Sabre Jr., Jon Moxley vs. Bandido, PAC vs. Shota Umino, and more. The women's division remains a major focus as Kris Statlander joins Hikaru Shida and Persephone in the first-ever Survival of the Fittest Match to crown a new TBS Champion following Willow Nightingale's injury. We also discuss Tony Khan naming Thekla, Kevin Knight, Kyle Fletcher, and Mercedes Moné among AEW's modern pillars. In TNA Wrestling, we examine the company's ongoing restructuring following the departures of Tommy Dreamer, Sami Callihan, and Tessa Blanchard. We discuss Matt Hardy's defense of TNA President Carlos Silva, the latest creative rumors involving Delirious, Eric Tompkins, and Road Dogg, and whether the promotion is entering a new era. We also preview Slammiversary, headlined by Mike Santana challenging Nic Nemeth for the TNA World Championship. Over in NJPW, Aaron Wolf and Yuto-Ice officially qualify for G1 Climax 36 as the tournament field continues to take shape. We discuss NJPW's continued investment in its next generation of stars and what it means for the company's future. Plus, Paul Heyman praises AEW's impact on wrestler compensation and the industry at large, Mystery Wrestling's Infinite Rumble sets a new fundraising record, Josh Barnett responds to Bully Ray's criticism of Jon Moxley, and we discuss why Moxley remains one of wrestling's most polarizing figures. Be sure to support the show and join our Patreon for just $2.99 a month at Patreon.com/TheTurnbuckleTavern for exclusive content. Follow @TurnbuckleTavern on social media for all the latest updates. Until the following week, when we wine and dine with you kings and queens, stay out of the alley and away from the pork and beans. Good luck and good speed.

NJPW Dominion delivered major surprises and championship drama! After defeating Andrade El Idolo to become the new IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion, Shota Umino's celebration was cut short when Gabe Kidd launched a vicious attack.Meanwhile, the main event saw Yota Tsuji finally reach the top of New Japan Pro Wrestling by defeating Callum Newman to capture the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.What does Gabe Kidd's attack mean for Shota Umino? Is Yota Tsuji the future ace of NJPW? We break down all the biggest moments from Dominion and what comes next for New Japan.

Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 190 is headlined by a major development in Janel Grant's lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE, as all parties have received approval to move the case toward private arbitration. We discuss what the canceled June 16 hearing, the July 10 status report, and the potential move to confidential arbitration could mean, not just legally but publicly, as questions grow about whether WWE and TKO may eventually test the waters for a Vince McMahon rehabilitation tour. We also break down CM Punk's expected WWE return. Punk has been announced for FanaticsFest on July 19, reports continue to point toward a return on or before the July 6 Raw near Chicago, and Dave Meltzer reports WWE's current plan is for Punk to join the SmackDown roster. We examine the teased Cody Rhodes program, why creative changes delayed his return, and what it could mean for SummerSlam. Rhea Ripley is dealing with issues both inside and outside the ring. WWE revealed that the Women's Champion is being evaluated for a knee injury suffered in Italy, while Ripley also opened up about fans crossing major boundaries, including showing up at her home and one person obtaining her personal phone number after being unable to purchase SmackDown tickets. On the AEW side, we look at ticket sales for Redemption in Montreal and Grand Slam Mexico, with both events showing encouraging early momentum. Redemption has distributed 4,782 tickets and is already approaching AEW's previous Bell Centre number, while Grand Slam Mexico sits at 5,146 tickets distributed, well above AEW's current 2026 attendance average. We also cover NJPW Dominion 2026, where five championships changed hands. Yota Tsuji regained the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, Shota Umino captured the IWGP Global Championship, YOH became the 100th IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion, Aaron Wolf reclaimed the NEVER Openweight Championship, and Great O Khan and HENARE captured the IWGP Tag Team Championships. Plus, Gabe Kidd returned and immediately inserted himself into the title picture. The road to G1 Climax 36 is now set as NJPW finalizes its play in matches. We discuss Aaron Wolf's rapid rise, the final qualifying matches, and how the field is shaping up before the tournament begins July 11 in Chicago. John Cena also shares new details on the planned John Cena Classic, including WWE's version of an All Star Game, a new championship, fan voting, cross brand exhibition matches, and the possibility, however unlikely, of one more match. Plus, UFC Freedom 250 becomes one of the strangest stories of the year. The FBI says it foiled an alleged attack plot targeting the White House event, Dana White publicly criticized Josh Hokit's remarks about Michelle Obama, Roman Reigns, Nick Khan, Paul Levesque, Shane McMahon, and Declan McMahon were all in attendance, and Daniel Cormier found himself at the center of a bizarre social media controversy involving Eric Trump. From there, we head to TNA, where the company is undergoing major changes. Tessa Blanchard has been granted her release after reportedly declining an exclusive contract offer, while longtime creative figure Tommy Dreamer has mutually parted ways with the promotion after nearly a decade in leadership and creative roles. We break down the reported wrestling politics involving TNA, WWE, AAA, CMLL, and AEW that may have contributed to Blanchard's departure, discuss Dreamer's exit and his impact on the company behind the scenes, examine the reports linking Road Dogg to a potential role in TNA's creative future, and explore what these departures could mean for the company's direction moving forward. We also preview the week ahead, including Cody Rhodes defending the WWE Championship against Gunther with Sami Zayn as special guest referee, Charlotte Flair facing Liv Morgan in the Queen of the Ring semifinals, Mercedes Moné battling Hazuki in the Owen Hart Tournament, AEW's continued build toward Forbidden Door, and a loaded slate of action from NJPW, TNA, and more. Be sure to support the show and join our Patreon for just $2.99 a month at Patreon.com/TheTurnbuckleTavern for exclusive content. Follow us on social media @TurnbuckleTavern for all the latest updates. Until the following week, when we wine and dine with you kings and queens, stay out of the alley and away from the pork and beans. Good luck and good speed.