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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.

Block A's final night rises to the occasion as Ryohei Oiwa outlasts Konosuke Takeshita in a headlock war for the ages. Yota Tsuji takes the block outright, but the night belongs to Oiwa.⏱️ What we cover:- Ryohei Oiwa's headlock-heavy win over Konosuke Takeshita in the main event- Jake Lee takes Yota Tsuji to "Clown World" - Great-O-Khan closes out Boltin Oleg's tournament with a horrible finishOiwa just beat the guy who was supposed to run away with the block. Is he a semi-final favorite now? Let us know below.

Takeshita moves to 12 points on top of Block A on the back of one of the most dreadful nights of pro wrestling this tournament has produced, headlined by yet another Great-O-Khan stinker.⏱️ What we cover:- Ryohei Oiwa vs. Jake stinks up the joint - Takeshita moves to 12 points, still hasn't clinched- Yota Tsuji vs. Great-O-Khan: "Just go home, man"- And some fine, albeit unmemorable pro wrestling from the rest of the cast of characters from A Block.- Also: A full breakdown of advancement scenarios for the top four leadersWho's your pick to come out of Block A — Takeshita, Oleg, Tsuji, or Oiwa? Drop your prediction below.#G1Climax36 #NJPW #KonosukeTakeshita #YotaTsuji—————————————————————

Joel and Damon are back to review night 12 of G1 Climax 36 from Korakuen Hall including Oleg Boltin vs Yota Tsuji, Shingo Takagi vs. Konosuke Takeshita, Ryohei Oiwa vs Hirooki Goto, Jake Lee vs Great-O-Khan, and SANADA vs Yuto-Ice. The guys also discuss Damon's BTS week, C-Block updates, 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 12 of G1 Climax 36 from Korakuen Hall including Oleg Boltin vs Yota Tsuji, Shingo Takagi vs. Konosuke Takeshita, Ryohei Oiwa vs Hirooki Goto, Jake Lee vs Great-O-Khan, and SANADA vs Yuto-Ice. The guys also discuss Damon's BTS week, C-Block updates, 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

Block A rolls into Hiroshima with two matches that could've sunk the card and two that absolutely saved it — plus a main event that makes Takeshita the first man in either block to hit double digits. Full night breakdown, match ratings, and where the block picture stands with three matches to go.⏱️ What we cover:- Boltin Oleg's fast, dominant win over Sanada to open the show- The Jake Lee/Yuto-Ice handcuff fiasco - Great-O-Khan and Shingo Takagi brawl to the bathroom- Yota Tsuji vs. Ryohei Oiwa and Takeshita vs Goto in save the dayWhich of these matches blew you away more?#G1Climax36 #NJPW #KonosukeTakeshita—————————————————————

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.

NJPW Dominion 6.14 In Osaka-Jo HallNJPW World Television Title MatchKonosuke Takeshita (c) defeats SANADA (8:24)No Disqualification MatchJake Lee defeats El Phantasmo (w/Jado) by referee's decision (9:40)Tag Team MatchTaichi & Yuya Uemura defeat TMDK (Ryohei Oiwa & Zack Sabre Jr.) (13:15)Singles MatchEl Desperado defeats Mistico (9:33)NEVER Openweight Title MatchAaron Wolf defeats Ren Narita (w/Dick Togo, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Yujiro Takahashi) (c) (9:24) - TITLE CHANGE !!!IWGP Tag Team Title MatchUnited Empire (Great-O-Khan & HENARE) defeat Knockout Brothers (OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) (c) (21:30) - TITLE CHANGE !!!IWGP Global Heavyweight Title Three Way MatchShota Umino defeats Andrade El Idolo (c) and Drilla Moloney (16:20) - TITLE CHANGE !!!IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title MatchYOH defeats DOUKI (w/SHO) (c) (17:57) - TITLE CHANGE !!!IWGP Heavyweight Title MatchYota Tsuji (w/Shingo Takagi) defeats Callum Newman (w/Francesco Akira, Great-O-Khan, Jake Lee & Zane Jay) (c) (24:32) - TITLE CHANGE !!!#NJPW #AEW #ForbiddenDoor

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.

Hey everyone, this is a special NJPW edition of Eat Sleep Elite where we talk about the latest show Dominion 2026. Enjoy IWGP Heavyweight Championship: Yota Tsuji defeated Callum Newman (c) to capture the title.IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship: DOUKI (c) retained his title against YOH.IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship: Shota Umino won a three-way match against Andrade El Idolo and Drilla Moloney.IWGP Tag Team Championships: HENARE & Great-O-Khan defeated OSKAR & Yuto-Ice (The Knockout Brothers) to win the titles.NJPW World Television Championship: Konosuke Takeshita (c) defeated SANADA.NEVER Openweight Championship: Ren Narita (c) defeated Aaron Wolf.No Disqualification Match: El Phantasmo defeated Jake Lee.Special Singles Match: El Desperado defeated Mistico.Tag Team Match: Yuya Uemura & Taichi defeated Zack Sabre Jr. & Ryohei Oiwa

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

Join SP3, J-News & Sonal for our NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026 Review breaking down the two-night event ft. Callum Newman vs Shingo Takagi for the IWGP Heavyweight Title & Yota Tsuji vs Andrade El Idolo for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship. TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro 3:18 SP3, J-News & Sonal welcome you to the show 8:16 Thoughts on big tag team match for Ignition To Dominion main event 10:46 JC Mateo aka Jeff Cobb & Tonga Loa get released from WWE / will they return from NJPW? 21:37 Breaking down the cautionary tale of Jeff Cobb leaving New Japan for WWE 31:16 J-News w/some advice for those who sign with WWE / better success rate starting on NXT if you are from New Japan Show Recap 41:01 Overall thoughts on 2 night Wrestling Dontaku events Day 1 43:24 Hontai vs Taguchi Japan 6-Man Tag 48:12 Knockout Brothers vs Tomoaki Honma & Masatora Yasuda 50:50 Hontai & Mistico vs TMDK 8-Man Tag / Mistico & Desperado challenge Ichiban Sweet Boys 57:20 United Empire vs Goto Revolutionary Army 6-Man Tag 1:03:22 Konosuke Takeshita & Shota Umino vs House of Torture 1:09:14 Unbound Co. vs United Empire 10-Man Tag 1:17:09 Aaron Wolf vs Don Fale 1:20:59 Ren Narita vs Boltin Oleg (NEVER Openweight Championship) / challenge from Aaron Wolf for Narita 1:30:36 Yota Tsuji vs Andrade El Idolo (IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship) / Drilla Moloney & Shota Umino challenge Andrade 1:41:10 Andrade & Tsuji both Top 5 wrestlers of 2026 / thoughts on what's next for Global Title / when we get round 3 of Andrade/Tsuji? 1:45:18 Ospreay wanting to be the bridge from AEW to NJPW / short title runs in 1st reign 1:48:38 Ratings on Day 1 Day 2 1:50:40 Masatora Yasuda vs Taisei Nakahara (Pre-Show) 1:52:18 Konosuke Takeshita vs Chase Owens (NJPW World TV Championship) / SANADA returns to attack Takeshita / Takeshita joins Hontai 2:00:18 Unbound Co. vs Taguchi Japan Tag Match / Daiki Nagai ready for Best of Super Juniors 2:02:48 Knockout Brothers vs Shota Umino & Tomoaki Honma 2:06:19 Hontai vs House of Torture 10-Man Tag / Tiger Mask retirement coming 2:08:38 Taichi & Yuya Uemura vs TMDK / Challenge for Taichi & Uemura vs Oiwa & Zack Sabre Jr. 2:12:51 Unbound Co. vs United Empire 8-Man Tag 2:15:44 Ichiban Sweet Boys vs Mistico & El Desperado (IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Titles) 2:21:39 Bishamontin vs United Empire (NEVER Six-Man Tag Team Championships) / HENARE & Great O Khan challenge KOB for Tag Titles 2:29:06 Callum Newman vs Shingo Takagi (IWGP Heavyweight Title) / Callum antagonizes Ospreay into joining United Empire attack / Callum challenges Tsuji & Shingo to tag match against him & Jake Lee at Ignition To Dominion for title shot 2:35:59 Newman & Ospreay PERFECT post match angle & promos / more analysis on Callum/Shingo 2:43:10 Ratings for Day 2 2:47:23 Ratings for the entire Dontaku weekend 2:49:10 Outro Like, share, superchat and subscribe to support! #njDONTAKU #NJPW #AEW #AndradeElIdolo #YotaTsuji #CallumNewman #ShingoTakagi #WillOspreay #UnitedEmpire #UnboundCo 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/

The road to Wrestling Dontaku officially kicks off this weekend, and Jeremy and Josh are breaking it all down. On this week's Keepin' It Strong Style, the guys preview the first two nights of the Road to Wrestling Dontaku tour from Korakuen Hall, with the centerpiece being the IWGP Tag Team Title #1 Contendership match between Bishamon and United Empire's Great-O-Khan and HENARE. They also break down all the NJPW-related action happening during Mania weekend, including the NJPW Death Vegas Invitational, GCW's Bloodsport XV, and STARDOM's American Dream show, and cover all the latest NJPW news.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 PodcastsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The road to Wrestling Dontaku officially kicks off this weekend, and Jeremy and Josh are breaking it all down. On this week's Keepin' It Strong Style, the guys preview the first two nights of the Road to Wrestling Dontaku tour from Korakuen Hall, with the centerpiece being the IWGP Tag Team Title #1 Contendership match between Bishamon and United Empire's Great-O-Khan and HENARE. They also break down all the NJPW-related action happening during Mania weekend, including the NJPW Death Vegas Invitational, GCW's Bloodsport XV, and STARDOM's American Dream show, and cover all the latest NJPW news.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

Joel and Damon are back to review the opening rounds of this year's New Japan Cup including Yuya Uemura vs Great O-Khan, Boltin Oleg vs El Phantasmo and Aaron Wolf vs Don Fale. The guys also discuss NJPW's Anniversary Event with Master Wato vs Douki, the rise of Jakob Austin Young and Robbie X, Damon's Mexico adventure, Arsenal vibes, the booking of Aaron Wolf, and we answer your questions.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 the opening rounds of this year's New Japan Cup including Yuya Uemura vs Great O-Khan, Boltin Oleg vs El Phantasmo and Aaron Wolf vs Don Fale. The guys also discuss NJPW's Anniversary Event with Master Wato vs Douki, the rise of Jakob Austin Young and Robbie X, Damon's Mexico adventure, Arsenal vibes, the booking of Aaron Wolf, and we answer your questions.Our Sponsors:* Support our sponsor BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast with your host Marie Shadows!Support:https://patreon.com/marieshadowshttps://marieshadows.substack.comhttps://campsite.bio/marieshadowshttps://rumble.com/user/marieshadowsIn this episode of the Square Circle Podcast, I break down that chaotic ten-man tag from Wrestle Kingdom 20: Bullet Club War Dogs (David Finlay, Gabe Kidd, Drilla Moloney) teaming with the unaffiliated LIJ pieces (Shingo Takagi & Hiromu Takahashi) against a rebuilt United Empire (Callum Newman, Great-O-Khan, HENARE, Andrade El Idolo, Jake Lee). HENARE is completely exempt—he's a warrior, loyal as hell, and the only one I still fully believe in. The match had wild energy—twisting corkscrews from Andrade, DDTs and suplexes from Shingo, Drilla Killer, stunners, spinebusters, Finlay & Hiromu using each other as human weapons (their classic circumstantial teammate dynamic). But the finish? Jake Lee hits a big boot on Hiromu for the clean pin—abrupt, flat, and one of the weakest endings I've seen for a match with this much built-in heat. The story was Callum vs. Finlay—why not let one of them get the decisive fall? That layup was right there. Post-match, Francesco Akira returns in a hoodie, superkicks Hiromu, unmasks… and gets zero pop. It just fell flat. The bigger issue: lost identities. United Empire used to have class, structure, and purpose—Ospreay & Fletcher leaving wrecked it, no real handover, now random additions like Andrade funding and Jake Lee jumping over. What does it even stand for anymore? Callum's whiny brat heel push has emotion but no control. Bullet Club War Dogs + Unaffiliated are floating too—fractured after Naito/Bushi, Tsuji didn't seize his moment. Both sides drifting, no direction, no convictions. New Japan needs urgency in storytelling again. If Callum had swung a chair at Ospreay during New Year's Dash instead of hugging it out? Real teacher-vs-student arc. That's the fire we're missing.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro & Why These 5-on-5 Matches Feel Off01:20 - HENARE Exempt – Warrior Forever02:45 - United Empire in Shambles: Ospreay/Fletcher Exit, Drama, Lost Identity07:10 - Callum Newman's Heel Turn – Growth or Just Whiny Brat?11:30 - Bullet Club War Dogs + Unaffiliated LIJ: Floating & Directionless14:50 - Match Highlights – Chaos, Double Teams, Human Weapons19:00 - Commentary Rant: Stop Acting Shocked at Finlay/Hiromu22:40 - The Abrupt Finish: Jake Lee Pins Hiromu – Weakest Ever?26:15 - Francesco Akira Return Falls Completely Flat29:00 - Lost Identities: Factions Need Meaning & Convictions32:30 - Final Thoughts – Faith in HENARE, Frustration with the Rest35:00 - Call to Action: Comment, Like, Subscribe, Join PatreonWhat did you think of the finish? Should Callum have pinned Finlay? Drop your thoughts below—keep it civil!

SP3 (@TruHeelSP3) & Lyric (@LyricWrestling) review Wrestle Kingdom 20, January 4, 2026, including:-Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada in Tanahashi's retirement match-IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Konosuke Takeshita vs. IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion Yota Tsuji in a double championship match-Evil vs. Aaron Wolf for the Never Openweight Championship-El Desperado vs. Kosei Fujita vs. Taiji Ishimori vs. Sho to become the No.1 contender to the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship-Andrade El Ídolo, Callum Newman, Great-O-Khan, Henare, and TBA vs. David Finlay, Gabe Kidd, Drilla Moloney, Shingo Takagi, and Hiromu Takahashi in a ten-man tag-IWGP Women's Champion Syuri vs. New Japan Strong Women's Champion Saya Kamitani in a double championship match-Toru Yano, Master Wato, and Yoh vs. Tiger Mask, Togi Makabe, and Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Boltin Oleg, Hirooki Goto, and Yoshi-Hashi vs. Tomohiro Ishii, Taichi, and Satoshi Kojima vs. Ren Narita, Sanada, and Yoshinobu Kanemaru vs. Zack Sabre Jr., Ryohei Oiwa, and Hartley Jackson vs. Kaisei Takechi, Shota Umino, and Yuya Uemura vs. Clark Connors, Oskar, and Yuto-Ice in a Ranbo for the Never Openweight Six-Man Tag Titles-(Pre-Show) El Phantasmo vs. Chris Brookes for the NJPW TV Title Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A busy week got busier for Steven and Jeremy as the first four nights of the G1 Climax tournament took place, followed by the news of Hulk Hogan's passing. Steven looked back at Hogan's long history with New Japan and how he became the biggest foreign star NJPW ever had. Plus, they also broke down the G1, with Gabe Kidd's injury, YOSHI-HASHI's run, Taichi's connection to fans and Great O-Khan's impressive match quality catching their attention. Also, will Zack Sabre Jr. and Shingo Takagi finally win a match in the ring soon?  

Welcome to the Squared Cirlce Podcast! I am your host Marie Shadows!The second night of the 2025 New Japan Cup delivered hard-hitting action, surprising moments, and plenty of discussions about the state of the tournament. Here, we break down the key matches, highlight standout performances, and explore areas of improvement for some of the competitors.Match Highlights & AnalysisBolton Oleg vs. Badluck FaleOleg, a recently graduated Young Lion, picked up a solid win over Fale. The match itself was a showcase of power, but the question remains: is Bolton Oleg truly the next big thing? While he has the size and strength, there's still work to be done in crafting a character that fans can connect with.Great O-Khan vs. El PhantasmoThis match showcased technical wrestling, with Great O-Khan controlling the pace. His stiff strikes and submission work made for a compelling bout, ultimately securing his victory with the Eliminator. This match further cemented Great O-Khan's role as a dominant force in NJPW.Ishii vs. Drilla MaloneyDrilla Maloney continues his rise in New Japan, securing a hard-fought victory over Ishii. While the match was intense, the length and repeated “fighting spirit” no-sells may have overstayed their welcome. Regardless, Drilla is proving to be a must-watch competitor with a growing presence.Main Event: Naito vs. Callum NewmanNaito faced Callum Newman in a match that highlighted both Newman's strengths and weaknesses. Newman, known as the “Prince of Pace,” brings high-speed offense, but the match revealed an over-reliance on his mentor Will Ospreay's style.Naito methodically targeted Newman's previously injured knee, controlling the match's flow. Newman's biggest weakness was his inability to sell the injury effectively. At times, he abandoned selling his knee altogether, immediately bouncing up for high-impact moves, which hurt the story being told in the ring.Tape Study Takeaways on Callum NewmanNewman has the tools, but refinement is needed. Here are a few key pointers:Character Development: Who is Callum Newman beyond “Prince of Pace”? He needs a deeper identity beyond his nickname.Match Psychology: Selling is crucial. If an opponent works the knee, there should be consistency in his movements and offense.Crowd Engagement: Newman should work on interacting with the audience more, making his presence felt.Ditch the Ospreay Mannerisms: While influenced by Ospreay, he needs to develop his own unique arsenal.Looking AheadWith Bolton Oleg, Great O-Khan, Drilla Maloney, and Naito advancing, the tournament is shaping up to be an intriguing one. Can Newman evolve? Will Drilla's momentum continue? These are key questions to follow in the coming rounds.Links:campsite.bio/marieshadowshttps://marieshadows-shop.fourthwall.comhttps://youtube.com/squaredcirclepodcasthttps://marieshadows.substack.com

Our AEW X NJPW Wrestle Dynasty 2025 review as Simon Miller talks about Kenny Omega's in-ring return as he takes on Gabe Kidd, Zack Sabre Jr vs Ricochet for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, The Young Bucks vs Tetsuya Naito & Hiromu Takahashi vs Great-O-Khan and Jeff Cobb for the IWGP Tag Team Championships, Konosuke Takeshita vs Tomohiro Ishii for the AEW International and NEVER Openweight Championships, Mercedes Mone vs Mina Shirakawa in a winner takes all match, Claudio Castagnoli vs Shota Umino, Jack Perry vs Yota Tsuji for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship, and much more...ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@SimonMiller316@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steven and Jeremy discussed Strong Style Evolved, and how Mercedes Mone and Hazuki tore the house down. The Young Bucks, Jack Perry, Konosuke Takeshita and other AEW stars were also a part of the show, but does AEW respect New Japan? Is this partnership worthwhile? They also looked forward to the last two Korakuen Hall shows of the year, featuring a strange KOPW title match with Taichi and Great O-Khan.      

Joel and Damon are back to review NJPW's Destruction In Kobe 2024. The guys review all the key matches including HENARE vs Shingo Takagi, David Finlay vs Yoshi-Hashi, and Tetsuya Naito vs Great O-Khan for the IWGP World Championship. They also discuss Evil Ticks, David Finlay's great 2024, Naito still a draw? Is Zack winning at KOPW?... and we answer your questions.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon are back to review NJPW's Destruction In Kobe 2024. The guys review all the key matches including HENARE vs Shingo Takagi, David Finlay vs Yoshi-Hashi, and Tetsuya Naito vs Great O-Khan for the IWGP World Championship. They also discuss Evil Ticks, David Finlay's great 2024, Naito still a draw? Is Zack winning at KOPW?... and we answer your questions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join SP3, J-News and Sonal for our NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2024 Review breaking down the latest New Japan show ft. Tetsuya Naito vs Great O Khan for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. Leave your thoughts on this PPV and review in the live chat and comments section. Like, share, superchat and subscribe to support! #njdest #NJPW #TMDK #ZackSabreJr #TetsuyaNaito #GreatOKhan #DavidFinlay #ShingoTakagi #HENARE #LIJ #RyoheiOiwa 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/UC0AmFQmsRyQYPKyRm5hDwNg Follow Tru Heels on Twitter: twitter.com/truheelheat Follow Tru Heels on Instagram: www.instagram.com/truheelheat/ Music composed by JPM

On this week's episode of Keepin' It Strong Style, Jeremy Donovan and the "Young Boy" Joshua Smith break down all the action from Destruction in Kobe 2024. They dive into the all matches and angles including Ryohei Oiwa's aligning with TMDK and Great-O-Khan stepping up to challenge Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP World Heavyweight Title. The duo also shares their thoughts on Blue Justice XIV and the upcoming King of Pro Wrestling card. As always, they tackle listener questions and cover all the latest news and developments from the world of New Japan Pro Wrestling.Get Your Official Keepin' It Strong Style Merchandise: https://chopped-tees.com/collections/social-suplex-network/keepin-it-strong-styleJoin 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.#njpw #newjapanprowrestlingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's episode of Keepin' It Strong Style, Jeremy Donovan and the "Young Boy" Joshua Smith break down all the action from Destruction in Kobe 2024. They dive into the all matches and angles including Ryohei Oiwa's aligning with TMDK and Great-O-Khan stepping up to challenge Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP World Heavyweight Title. The duo also shares their thoughts on Blue Justice XIV and the upcoming King of Pro Wrestling card. As always, they tackle listener questions and cover all the latest news and developments from the world of New Japan Pro Wrestling.Get Your Official Keepin' It Strong Style Merchandise: https://chopped-tees.com/collections/social-suplex-network/keepin-it-strong-styleJoin 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.#njpw #newjapanprowrestlingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/keepin-it-strong-style/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Steven and Jeremy are back with a special episode reviewing Destruction in Kobe 2024, featuring Tetsuya Naito's IWGP title defense against the Great O-Khan, David Finlay v YOSHI-HASHI for the Global title, DOUKI v Yoshinobu Kanemaru for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship, and HENARE v Shingo Takagi for the NEVER Openweight title. Plus, we got a new member of TMDK. 

 With Destruction in Kobe coming up in a few days, Steven and Jeremy looked at each match, previewing the big card headlined by Tetsuya Naito v Great O-Khan. They also speculated who might win the Global title match between David Finlay and YOSHI-HASHI, and how Hirooki Goto's battle with Gabe Kidd earlier in the night might tip us off as to the winner. Plus, who's the new member of TMDK? Wrestling content on Netflix, Tanahashi's career and meetup with Kenny Omega and more.         

Joel and Damon are back to preview NJPW's Destruction In Kobe 2024. The guys preview all the key matches including HENARE vs Shingo Takagi, David Finlay vs Yoshi-Hashi, and Tetsuya Naito vs Great O-Khan for the IWGP World Championship. They also discuss Arsenal's Dark Arts, more Max Headroom, DOUKI as Jr of the Year , and we answer your questions.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 preview NJPW's Destruction In Kobe 2024. The guys preview all the key matches including HENARE vs Shingo Takagi, David Finlay vs Yoshi-Hashi, and Tetsuya Naito vs Great O-Khan for the IWGP World Championship. They also discuss Arsenal's Dark Arts, more Max Headroom, DOUKI as Jr of the Year , and we answer your questions.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join SP3 and J-News for our NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2024 Preview breaking down the card for this Sunday's show ft. Tetsuya Naito vs Great-O-Khan for the IWGP World Heavyweight Title. Leave your thoughts on this PPV and review in the live chat and comments section. Like, share, superchat and subscribe to support! #njdest #NJPW #TetsuyaNaito #GreatOKhan #DavidFinlay #YOSHIHASHI 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/UC0AmFQmsRyQYPKyRm5hDwNg Follow Tru Heels on Twitter: twitter.com/truheelheat Follow Tru Heels on Instagram: www.instagram.com/truheelheat/ Music composed by JPM

On this week's episode of Keepin' It Strong Style, Jeremy Donovan and the "Discord Daddy" MJ deliver a full preview of Destruction in Kobe 2024, featuring five title matches, headlined by Tetsuya Naito's IWGP World Heavyweight Championship defense against Great-O-Khan. Plus, they answer listener questions and cover all the latest news and happenings in New Japan Pro Wrestling.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.#njpw #newjapanprowrestlingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's episode of Keepin' It Strong Style, Jeremy Donovan and the "Discord Daddy" MJ deliver a full preview of Destruction in Kobe 2024, featuring five title matches, headlined by Tetsuya Naito's IWGP World Heavyweight Championship defense against Great-O-Khan. Plus, they answer listener questions and cover all the latest news and happenings in New Japan Pro Wrestling.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.#njpw #newjapanprowrestlingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/keepin-it-strong-style/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

This week's episode reviewed a busy week of G1 Climax action. Zack Sabre Jr. punched his ticket to the playoffs, but he's the only one thus far. Steven and Jeremy also talked about the chances of other contenders in A Block, such as Shingo Takagi, EVIL, Great O-Khan. Will Shota Umino make an impact despite being eliminated? Can O-Khan take his comeback story all the way to the knockout rounds? They also looked at B Block, and how Jeff Cobb and Yuya Uemura have gone in opposite directions. They wondered if there was any way New Japan could just keep Konnosuke Takeshita, and they looked at the chances of B Block contenders such as David Finlay, Yota Tsuji, Ren Narita and this year's tournament Cinderella, Hirooki Goto.  

Rich is looking for Great-O-Khan to receive guidance from Joey Chestnut.

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Joel and Damon are back for their preview of the 2024 Road To Sakura Genesis shows. The guys give predictions and preview Tanga Loa vs Great-O-Khan and the KOPW title match. They also discuss Windy City Riot , safety police, and push their way through internet connection issues and thunderstorms in England. Our Sponsors:* Support our sponsor eufy and learn more about the new eufy Video Smart Lock E330 by searching "eufy video lock" on your search engine of choice or visit http://eufyofficial.com/videolock to see how you can finally gain complete control of your door. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Night 2 kicked off with a bang as Tomohiro Ishii clashed with Chase Owens on Owens' birthday , setting the stage for an epic showdown.   Tanga Loa went head-to-head against The Great-O-Khan, and the tension was palpable! Meanwhile, TJP and David Finlay delivered an incredible main event that left us speechless! But hold onto your seats because Night 3 brought even more surprises!   Hikuleo and Oleg Boltin delivered a surprisingly intense matchup that kept us on the edge of our seats. The match of the night undoubtedly belonged to Callum Newman and David Finlay, who left it all in the ring in an unforgettable clash of titans.   And let's not forget about the explosive main event featuring Shingo Takagi taking on the talented Yuya Uemura! Join us as we break down all the action, analyze the standout moments, and discuss what these matches mean for the future of NJPW.   Don't miss out on our in-depth review and commentary on the New Japan Cup Nights 2 & 3! Hit that subscribe button and ring the notification bell so you never miss an episode of Andre & Melball's NJPW Puroresu Review!   Join the Patreon at Patreon.com/SNMERadio Get all you SNME Merchandise HERE Be part of the Facebook group HERE

Join Andre & Melball as they break down the epic showdowns during the first half of the NJPW New Beginning tour! Witness Okada, Ishii & Tanahashi's fierce defense of the Never 6 Man Titles against TMDK in a clash of titans. Plus, Ishimori puts his KOPW Title on the line against Great-O-Khan, while El Desperado faces off against former partner Yoshinobu Kanemaru for the IWGP Jr Title. Don't miss the explosive analysis and thrilling moments in this must-watch Puroresu Review!   #NJPW #NewBeginning #PuroresuReview

This week the boys return to call a spade a spade as they review the Crown Jewel card highlighted by Drew vs Seth the return of Kairi Sane and Logan Paul vs Rey Mysterio. The 2 count covers all of the AEW shows. Penta vs Komander vs Vikingo steals the show on Rampage. 8 man tag match on Collision and Daniel Garcia vs MJF for the AEW title. Acclaimed/Billy are attacked backstage. Who do the boys think did it? The 3 count covers NJPW Power Struggle with Shota Umino vs Will Ospreay in another instant classic in the year of Ospreay. Great O-Khan vs Moxley and Ishimori vs Hiromu are reviewed as NJPW leads towards Wrestle Kingdom Available on YouTube and wherever you listen to your podcasts. Listen Share Subscribe Repeat! Rate/review on Apple/Spotify! WWE Crown Jewel AEW 45:30 NJPW Power Struggle 1:35:15

Joel and Damon are back as they review Power Struggle in Osaka with complete analysis of Jon Moxley vs. Great O-Khan, David Finaly vs. Tanga Loa, Hiromu Takahashi vs. Taiji Ishimori and Will Ospreay vs. Shota Umino. The guys also discuss Super Jr Tag Finals, Walker Stewart's big-show debut, ice-cold Wrestle Kingdom buzz, preview Lone Star Shootout, and ask, "Is it time for a change with NJPW leadership?".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 as they review Power Struggle in Osaka with complete analysis of Jon Moxley vs. Great O-Khan, David Finaly vs. Tanga Loa, Hiromu Takahashi vs. Taiji Ishimori and Will Ospreay vs. Shota Umino. The guys also discuss Super Jr Tag Finals, Walker Stewart's big-show debut, ice-cold Wrestle Kingdom buzz, preview Lone Star Shootout, and ask, "Is it time for a change with NJPW leadership?".Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

274. Super J-Cast Destruction in Kobe Review - Joel and Damon are back once again as we review NJPW's Destruction in Kobe. We cover it all including Taichi vs. SHO, Bishamon vs. TMDK, The Great-O-Khan vs. Shingo Takagi, Tetsuya Naito vs. Jeff Cobb and an outstanding Will Ospreay vs. Yota Tsuji. The guys also discuss the worst IWGP champions, red-hot Tony Khan rumors, Walker Stewart behind the mic and answer your silly questions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

274. Super J-Cast Destruction in Kobe Review - Joel and Damon are back once again as we review NJPW's Destruction in Kobe. We cover it all including Taichi vs. SHO, Bishamon vs. TMDK, The Great-O-Khan vs. Shingo Takagi, Tetsuya Naito vs. Jeff Cobb and an outstanding Will Ospreay vs. Yota Tsuji. The guys also discuss the worst IWGP champions, red-hot Tony Khan rumors, Walker Stewart behind the mic and answer your silly questions.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway return with a new edition of Speaking of Strong Style! The pair looked at the All Together Again show, which featured New Japan, Pro Wrestling NOAH and All Japan talent, who shined and who took it easy. They also talked about Kosei Fujita's announcement he's no longer a young lion, and compared his class of trainees to some of the great classes of the past, which included talks of Shota Umino, Ren Narita, Great O-Khan, Master Wato and Yota Tsuji. Steven and Jeremy took an early look at the G1 blocks, made their early guesses on who may advance to the knockout stages, and wondered why Gedo does this to himself. Plus, they talked about the upcoming NJPW Strong shows in Tokyo, which will feature deathmatch star Jun Kasai, Jon Moxley and El Desperado. Speaking of Strong Style is your best source for news and analysis of New Japan Pro Wrestling! Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Pollock & Wai Ting review AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door featuring Jon Moxley vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi for the Interim AEW Championship. We discuss the AEW debut of a former WWE star as we run down one of the best PPVs of the year.AEWxNJPW Forbidden DoorJune 26, 2022United CenterChicago, IL*Interim AEW Championship: Jon Moxley vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi*IWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Jay White (champion) vs. Kazuchika Okada vs. Adam Cole vs. Hangman Page*All-Atlantic Championship: PAC vs. Miro vs. Malakai Black vs. Clark Connors*IWGP United States Championship: Will Ospreay (champion) vs. Orange Cassidy*ROH & IWGP Tag Team Championships – Winner Takes All: FTR vs. Great O-Khan & Jeff Cobb vs. Trent Beretta & Rocky Romero*AEW Women's Championship: Thunder Rosa (champion) vs. Toni Storm*Zack Sabre Jr. vs. TBA*The Young Bucks & El Phantasmo vs. Sting, Darby Allin & Shingo Takagi*Chris Jericho, Minoru Suzuki & Sammy Guevara vs. Eddie Kingston, Wheeler Yuta & Shota Umino*Buy-In: Swerve Strickland & Keith Lee vs. El Desperado & Yoshinobu Kanemaru*Buy-In: Lance Archer vs. Nick Comoroto*Buy-In: QT Marshall & Aaron Solo vs. Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI*Buy-In: The Gunn Club & Max Caster vs. Yuya Uemura, Alex Coughlin, The DKC & Kevin KnightWatch the video version of this podcast at YouTube.com/POSTwrestlingPhoto Courtesy: AEWSubscribe: 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