Podcasts about Henare

I find it incredible that within a few days of a report into the sinking of the Manawanui - a damning report that revealed the crew and the Commanding Officer of the Navy ship were under trained, ill-prepared, not up to the job, the boat wasn't up to the task it was doing when it grounded on a Samoan reef - we learn that the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has lowered its standards to make it easier for people to apply for a job. This is an RNZ story and documents obtained by RNZ show that last year the Defence Force quietly removed some entry requirements for NCEA levels 1 and 2, which you would have hardly thought were the most onerous of qualifications to get. To apply to train as an army combat specialist, an auto technician, a plumber, a Navy diver and logistics specialist, and an Air Force firefighter- among other roles - you'll now need three years of high school up to year 11, you don't have to pass Level 1 credits. The Defence Force says the changes prompted a surge in applications in 2024, however, it's unclear whether that surge is continuing or whether it has had a marked effect on enlistment numbers. The drop in standards - because however you dress it up, that's exactly what it is - came about because people were leaving the army in droves and bosses needed to get boots on the ground however they could. There's a great piece in North and South Magazine from 2023 looking at just this problem, the attrition within the Army and the decline in standards and the decline in it being an attractive career option. More than one in 10 military personnel left the organisation in 2023. In the interview with North and South, Chief of Defence Force Air Marshall Kevin Short, estimated that the attrition rate for the most skilled personnel was even greater, somewhere between 20 and 30 percent. So you're losing the experienced people, those who are able to be good leaders, they're going. It's almost certainly higher now. Short said “We cannot sustain that loss.” Then defence Minister Peeni Henare said these are some of the worst rates the Defence Force has seen in its history. The consequences of that, the Royal New Zealand Navy idled three of its nine ships for lack of people to crew them. A recent briefing to Henare explained that the NZDF was experiencing significant fragility and presumably the new Defence Minister, Judith Collins, has got that briefing as well. When asked whether Defence Force could maintain a peacekeeping operation in the South Pacific - the organization's most important task after after civil defence - Short says it would struggle. And that's despite the most significant boost to military spending in living memory. However, the boost - that money - was all spent on new planes, ships and vehicles. Money needed to be spent on them, you couldn't keep some of those planes in the air and the dear old Manawanui was bought and that disappeared. The problems causing the mass exodus of personnel weren't addressed. And that is the poor pay - they're about 7% to 16% percent less than civilian counterparts - substandard housing, the lack of career advancement and the lack of leadership. So those are the problems, that is why people are leaving. They can't see any way to advance their careers. It used to be a great career option - if you wanted to get you go to university, if you wanted to learn a trade, you'd join the forces, you'd have subsidised housing, you'd put in your service to the country, and in return you'd have a great career. You'd have options after you've done your time. If you decided to leave, you could go into Civvy Street, you'd be snapped up in no time because they knew that training was great, that you'd be a benefit to any organisation. That's just no longer there. The reason why people are leaving is the poor pay, the substandard housing, the lack of career advancement, the poor leadership. And that simply hasn't been addressed, other than to dumb down, lower and compromise standards. And we've seen what happens when you do that. Loose lips might sink ships, but so too do loose standards and loose training. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour's Peeni Henare has apologised for leaving his seat to perform a haka during the Treaty Principles Bill's debate - but he stands by performing it, and says he would do it again.

Former skeptic Henare Whaanga grew up with an ex-gang member father and a mother who was an ex-Jehovah's Witness. His father supernaturally encountered God in prison, and he took Henare with him to preach the Gospel. However, Henare became frustrated with the evangelical church's emphasis on blind faith. His questions were met with shallow responses from the church, and his belief started to crumble. Unable to find any substance in Christianity, Henare left the church, but then he stumbled upon apologetics, leading him to a deeper exploration of key questions: Did Jesus really die and rise again? Is the Bible trustworthy? Guest bio: Henare Whaanga is the Regional Director at Thinking Matters, New Zealand's leading apologetics organization, where he works to strengthen the understanding and defense of the Christian faith. He is a devoted husband, father, lay pastor and Bible teacher. Resources Mentioned: Frank Turek - I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist Works of Lee Strobel Works of J. Warner Wallace Eli Ayala - Revealed Apologetics Nate Sala YouTube - Wise Disciple YouTube Channel Thinking Matters: https://www.thinkingmatters.org.nz/ Connect with eX-skeptic: Website: https://exskeptic.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/exskeptic Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/exskeptic Twitter: http://x.com/exskeptic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@exskeptic Email info: info@exskeptic.org

Hawke's Bay champion Henare is known for his humble, proactive approach to combatting violence and uplifting disadvantaged communities. 

Former Tall Blacks head coach and New Zealand Breakers legend Paul Henare joins the podcast to reflect on his illustrious basketball journey. From being a cornerstone of the New Zealand Breakers' early days to coaching in Japan's rapidly growing B.League, Henare shares his unique insights into the game across multiple continents. We dive into the 2002 Tall Blacks squad that stunned the basketball world with a fourth-place finish at the FIBA World Championships, the evolution of the New Zealand Breakers from their beginnings to championship glory, and Henare's transition into coaching. Now leading the Shimane Susanoo Magic, Henare discusses the explosive growth of Japanese basketball, the challenges of coaching in a foreign league, and the exciting prospects of the upcoming Premier League competition in Japan. Topics Include: The NBL coaching contingent in Japan: Henare, Trevor Gleeson, Aaron Fearne, Shawn Dennis, Kevin Braswell, and Mody Maor (2:00) The explosive growth of Japan's basketball scene and the upcoming Premier League (11:00) The early days of Paul Henare's basketball career (15:00) The 2002 Tall Blacks squad and its impact on New Zealand basketball (18:00) Toughest opponents faced in NBL and FIBA competition (30:00) The New Zealand Breakers' early struggles and rise to prominence (34:00) Reflecting on the Breakers' 2011 championship triumph (44:00) Transitioning into coaching and overcoming challenges (55:00) Recruiting NBL talent to Japan, including Nick Kay and Perrin Buford (1:01:00) Bryce Cotton's potential move to play in Asia next season (1:03:00) Lessons from Henare's basketball journey and what's next (1:05:00) Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring: Australian Basketball Legends: Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, Sam MacKinnon, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars: Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Xavier Cooks, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Jordan Hunter, Flynn Cameron, Keli Leaupepe, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers, Sam Froling, Jesse Wagstaff Our Finest Coaching Minds: Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Adam Forde, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present: Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Jack McVeigh, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports: Leroy Loggins, Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Cal Bruton, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch The Men In Control: Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com  

Join Chad and Acefield Retro for this week's WRESTLING TONIGHT, where we cover all the biggest stories from across the wrestling world! AEW's Continental Classic took center stage this week with thrilling matches shaping the standings in the Blue and Gold Leagues. From Kyle Fletcher's dominant streak to Claudio Castagnoli's continued control in the Gold League, the competition is reaching new heights. Plus, Bandido is set to make his long-awaited return after 18 months away, adding even more excitement to AEW's growing roster. In other AEW news, former AEW star Ryan Nemeth has made waves after filing a complaint against AEW executives. The allegations focus on abuse, harassment, and threats during his time in the company, particularly involving CM Punk. Nemeth's claims, supported by emails, texts, and call logs, have sparked intense debate about AEW's internal policies and Punk's contentious role within the company. We break down the drama, its implications, and how AEW might respond moving forward. Meanwhile, NJPW is facing major changes as HENARE's injury forces the likely vacating of the IWGP Tag Team Titles, putting the Wrestle Dynasty showdown with The Young Bucks in jeopardy. In WWE, the fallout from Survivor Series WarGames continues. Injuries to Bronson Reed, Tonga Loa, and Jimmy Uso have shaken up key storylines, while Big E's shocking attempt to reunite The New Day took an unexpected turn when Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods rejected his offer. The return of Saturday Night's Main Event is also on the horizon, promising nostalgia, high-stakes matches, and a throwback presentation fans won't want to miss. Plus, DIY pulled off a masterful swerve to capture the WWE Tag Team Titles in dramatic fashion. Over in NXT, Oba Femi and Giulia made their marks in the Iron Survivor Challenges, earning championship opportunities at New Year's Evil. Femi will challenge Trick Williams for the NXT Championship, while Giulia faces Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women's Championship. GCW's Effy is doubling down on his commitment to the independent scene amidst AEW's controversial handling of Ricky Starks. Effy's outspoken support for Starks—and sharp words for AEW's decision-makers—has everyone talking. TNA Final Resolution is heating up with five new matches confirmed. AJ Francis is set to challenge Nic Nemeth for the TNA World Championship, Masha Slamovich will defend her Knockouts World Title against Tasha Steelz, and the Hardys will put their Tag Team Titles on the line in a tables match. We'll also dive into Rey Fenix's cryptic comments about “inhumane treatment,” the ongoing legal challenges surrounding the ring boy scandal, and the upcoming WWE roster shakeup, which could see major moves across Raw, SmackDown, and NXT. If you need to know what's happening in AEW, WWE, NJPW, TNA, GCW, NXT, and beyond, we've got you covered. Subscribe, hit the comments, and join the discussion—because this week in wrestling is one you don't want to miss!

This week on Keepin' It Strong Style, Jeremy Donovan and the "Young Boy" Josh Smith are joined by the "Discord Daddy" M.J. to break down the World Tag League 2024 Finals and the final four nights of the tournament. They also discuss the unfortunate injuries of HENARE and Callum Newman, preview the highly anticipated Wrestle Kingdom 19 showdown between Naito and Hiromu, and cover all the latest NJPW news.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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Keepin' It Strong Style, Jeremy Donovan and the "Young Boy" Josh Smith are joined by the "Discord Daddy" M.J. to break down the World Tag League 2024 Finals and the final four nights of the tournament. They also discuss the unfortunate injuries of HENARE and Callum Newman, preview the highly anticipated Wrestle Kingdom 19 showdown between Naito and Hiromu, and cover all the latest NJPW news.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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/keepin-it-strong-style/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After a week off, the guys discussed World Tag League and its consequences, which may be severe after HENARE and Callum Newman seem to have been injured. They talked about SANADA's heel development and his team with Gabe Kidd, why it's sad to see Jado and Hiroshi Tanahashi, why Bishamon are so crucial to New Japan's tag team division and whether we've seen the peak of Mikey Nicholls and Shane Haste. Plus, does Shota Umino need to win at Wrestle Kingdom?      

Labour's Peeni Henare is calling for an inquiry into a police raid in Ōpōtiki on properties with ties to the Mongrel Mob, with arrests and asset seizures. There've been accusations women were strip-searched and a three year old child was left alone. Police Minister Mark Mitchell denies children were left alone - and questions the claim of strip searches. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper wonders why Henare is calling for this move. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Visiting speaker Henare taught on the wonderful impacts of the gospel in Aotearoa over the last 200 years!

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

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. 

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

327 Super J-Cast Road To Destruction ReviewJoel and Damon return to review NJPW's Road To Destruction shows. The guys discuss all the key matches including SANADA & Taichi vs Kosei Fujita & Zack Sabre Jr, Jeff Cobb vs. Yota Tsuji, HENARE vs Hiromu Takahashi, and DOUKI vs Taiji Ishimori. They also discuss Hiromu as a heavyweight, Jake Lee's injury, video game music, and we answer your questions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

327 Super J-Cast Road To Destruction ReviewJoel and Damon return to review NJPW's Road To Destruction shows. The guys discuss all the key matches including SANADA & Taichi vs Kosei Fujita & Zack Sabre Jr, Jeff Cobb vs. Yota Tsuji, HENARE vs Hiromu Takahashi, and DOUKI vs Taiji Ishimori. They also discuss Hiromu as a heavyweight, Jake Lee's injury, video game music, and we answer your questions.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Steven and Jeremy talked about four shows this past week, each of which provided an excellent main event. They discussed Shingo Takagi's 20th Anniversary Show, Jeff Cobb's TV title defense against Yota Tsuji, HENARE's NEVER Openweight title match with Hiromu Takahashi, and Taiji Ishimori's challenge of DOUKI for the Junior Heavyweight title. They also debated rematches, who might be the next challengers, and fretted about injuries to Jake Lee and Ren Narita. Finally, they looked back at the life of Kuniaki Kobayashi, a man who was part of a critical time in pro wrestling and had a long-term job behind the scenes making him a positive influence on the careers of many top stars of today.    

On this week's episode of Keepin' It Strong Style, Jeremy Donovan and the "Young Boy" Josh Smith recap the Shingo Takagi 20th Anniversary event and the Road to Destruction shows from Korakuen Hall, highlighted by Yota Tsuji's challenge for Jeff Cobb's NJPW World TV Title and Hiromu Takahashi's battle against HENARE for the NEVER Openweight Championship. They also dive into listener questions and bring you the latest updates from the world of 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 "Young Boy" Josh Smith recap the Shingo Takagi 20th Anniversary event and the Road to Destruction shows from Korakuen Hall, highlighted by Yota Tsuji's challenge for Jeff Cobb's NJPW World TV Title and Hiromu Takahashi's battle against HENARE for the NEVER Openweight Championship. They also dive into listener questions and bring you the latest updates from the world of 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

This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed news regarding Yuya Uemura's injury, Jake Lee's contract status and Ryohei Oiwa wrapping up his NOAH run. What would be the best fit for Oiwa's return to New Japan? Should he slide back into a faction or create something brand new? They also talked about Shingo Takagi's 20th Anniversary show and previewed this week's title matches, including DOUKI versus Taiji Ishimori and Jeff Cobb versus Yota Tsuji. Jeremy and Steven looked at each match and its implications, and whether Hiromu Takahashi should take the NEVER Openweight title from HENARE. Should there be big changes in LIJ? And should two members of the company's top faction square off at Wrestle Kingdom? Steven also went back in time to examine Hiroshi Tanahashi's first NJ Cup win, his first G1 victory and his first IWGP title run.    

This week, Steven and Jeremy cover the semifinals and finals of the G1 Climax tournament. Zack Sabre Jr. got his well-deserved victory, and the pair discussed how New Japan used its own booking style against us to make us feel Zack was in jeopardy, what the future holds for finalist Yota Tsuji and how David Finlay has risen in the eyes of fans with his strong performances. They also talked about Shingo Takagi's sublime selling, why Jake Lee and Gabe Kidd make an intriguing tag team and why they are thrilled Hiromu Takahashi is chasing HENARE's NEVER Openweight title. They also looked ahead to future title matches, talked some Hiroshi Tanhashi history and discussed why Zack's decision to challenge at King of Pro Wrestling makes the autumn more interesting than usual.    

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

Jeremy and Steven discussed the first four nights of the G1 Climax tournament. They looked at each participant and how their individual stories unfolded into an intriguing tournament. They worried that things are going a little too well for Zack Sabre Jr., marveled at Konosuke Takeshita's early run, and spoke of how Yuya Uemura has been the surprise breakout star. They also looked at IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Tetsuya Naito and how his health has been woven into his storyline, why Gabe Kidd is so fascinating, and the outstanding matches piled up by David Finlay, Yota Tsuji, Shingo Takagi, HENARE and others. They also speculated on Hirooki Goto's future in the tournament and why he's so valuable this year, plus why Jake Lee has been an in-ring disappointment thus far.     

Join SP3 and J-News for our NJPW Soul 2024 Day 1 Review breaking down the first night of the Soul tour ft. SHO vs El Desperado in a Steel Cage Match for the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship and the announcement of the G1 Climax 34 field. 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

Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway return with Speaking of Strong Style. This week, the pair looked at the lineups for the upcoming G1 Climax tournament and shared their early thoughts on how the blocks could play out. They also analyzed the two qualification tournaments to determine the final two entries. Will New Japan really have a G1 without Hiroshi Tanhashi or Tomohiro Ishii? What could their plans be if Shota Umino can't compete? Plus, they discussed New Japan Soul, why HENARE's NEVER Openweight title win was so satisfying, why El Desperado ascension to the top of the junior heavyweight division bodes well going forward, and why David Finlay's win over SANADA seemed a well-wrestled formality. Steven and Jeremy also looked ahead to upcoming matches and discussed the roles of guests like Takeshita and Jake Lee.    

Joel and Damon are back to review New Japan Soul 2024, including David Finlay vs. SANADA, El Desperado vs. SHO, and HENARE vs. Shingo Takagi. The guys also discuss G1 blocks and announcements, the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship, and Tomohiro Ishii and answer your questions. 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 Soul 2024, including David Finlay vs. SANADA, El Desperado vs. SHO, and HENARE vs. Shingo Takagi. The guys also discuss G1 blocks and announcements, the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship, and Tomohiro Ishii and answer your questions. Our Sponsors:* Support our sponsor Arena Club and get 10% off your first purchase at http://arenaclub.com/vownetAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's episode, Jeremy Donovan and "Young Boy" Josh Smith review night one of the New Japan Soul tour which featured several title changes including HENARE defeating Shingo Takagi to become the new NEVER Openweight Champion. Additionally, Jeremy and Josh discuss the entrants for G1 Climax 34 and share their early predictions on who might emerge victorious in the 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.#G1Climax #G1Climax34 #NJPWSupport 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, Jeremy Donovan and "Young Boy" Josh Smith review night one of the New Japan Soul tour which featured several title changes including HENARE defeating Shingo Takagi to become the new NEVER Openweight Champion. Additionally, Jeremy and Josh discuss the entrants for G1 Climax 34 and share their early predictions on who might emerge victorious in the 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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/keepin-it-strong-style/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of the Eastern Lariat STRIGGA & Dylan look at the grand scheme of things in DRAGONGATE and New Japan Pro Wrestling. Between DG's double shot in Korakuen Hall in early June and Kobe World in July, there are a lot of moving parts that the Eastern Lariat analyses. Who walks out of Kobe World with the belts? Who turns on whom? Which stable is going the way of the dodo? As for NJPW, STRIGGA & Dylan look back at Dominion and the frenetically celebrated Despe Invitacional with STRIGGA presenting a hot take on EL Desperado. Final talking point is  the upcoming G1 Climax. The big tournament of the summer has a new format and with that there need cuts to be made from 32 participants last year to 20 while at the same time there could be newcomers pushing into the field. Other topics include Iyo Sky being announced for Marigold and Katsuhiko Nakajima's appearance at GLEAT.  

Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone are back with a special edition of Speaking of Strong Style to break down the 2024 edition of Dominion. The pair discussed each match from the big Osaka show, headlined by El Desperado versus Taiji Ishimori in the Best of the Super Junior Finals, Jon Moxley versus EVIL in a Lumberjack Deathmatch for the IWGP World Heavyweight title, a NEVER Openweight showdown between HENARE and Shingo Takagi, more title matches. They looked at the results from Dominion and what they tell us about the company's potential long-term plans. They also examined the new format for the G1 tournament and how it might make for even more drama. 

Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone are back with a special edition of Speaking of Strong Style to break down the 2024 edition of Dominion. The pair discussed each match from the big Osaka show, headlined by El Desperado versus Taiji Ishimori in the Best of the Super Junior Finals, Jon Moxley versus EVIL in a Lumberjack Deathmatch for the IWGP World Heavyweight title, a NEVER Openweight showdown between HENARE and Shingo Takagi, more title matches. They looked at the results from Dominion and what they tell us about the company's potential long-term plans. They also examined the new format for the G1 tournament and how it might make for even more drama. 

The Dominion Preview Show. Discussing every match, and the stories and characters we think you should be following whilst chatting the hype surrounding Despy v Taiji and Henare v Shingo and discussing the show wide narrative that is Mox vs HoT and the need for a change. To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠weworkstiff.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can find and follow the show: On X / twitter @weworkstiff On Instagram instagram.com/weworkstiff/ On Reddit reddit.com/r/WeWorkStiff/ On Youtube youtube.com/@weworkstiff Email us at weworkstiff@gmail.com Please Listen. Like. Subscribe. Rate. Share. Review. Follow. Watch New Japan Pro Wrestling. #njpw #prowrestling #wrestling #newjapan #njpwworld #bosj31 #njdominion

Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway return with Speaking of Strong Style! The pair talked about the semifinals of the Best of the Super Juniors tournament, and how DOUKI, TJP, Taiji Ishimori and El Desperado were all helped by the tournament, a testament to New Japan's strong booking of BOSJ. They also previewed the big Dominion card this Sunday, featuring the BOSJ finals, an IWGP World Heavyweight title Lumberjack Death match between Jon Moxley and EVIL, plus two can't-miss matches with Jeff Cobb versus Tomohiro Ishii for the TV title and Shingo Takagi versus HENARE for the NEVER Openweight title. Are there big changes in store for House of Torture? Will Naito challenge the main event winner? Steven and Jeremy also looked at Hiroshi Tanahashi's press conference and his 10-point plan to improve the company. They break down each piece, including their embarrassing online presence, new directions for several titles, ideas bringing in new talent and ways to improve the experience at live shows.    

Joel and Damon are back to preview this year's BOSJ Finals and our annual Dominion preview. The guys also discuss EVIL winning and what that would mean to many, being wrong about Taiji Ishimori and Hiromu Takahashi, BOSJ semi-final reviews, and how this Dominion show ranks, HENARE going for gold, and answering your questions.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 this year's BOSJ Finals and our annual Dominion preview. The guys also discuss EVIL winning and what that would mean to many, being wrong about Taiji Ishimori and Hiromu Takahashi, BOSJ semi-final reviews, and how this Dominion show ranks, HENARE going for gold, and answering your questions.Our Sponsors:* Support our sponsor Arena Club and get 10% off your first purchase at http://arenaclub.com/vownetAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone are back with Speaking of Strong Style! The pair discussed the latest in Best of the Super Juniors action. They discussed the intricate booking of the A block, highlighted by El Desperado, TJP, Blake Christina, Titan, Kevin Knight and more. They talked about how the booking built the drama perfectly in the block, keeping almost everyone involved in it until the last day of action. They also looked at the B block, and how injuries and substitutions may have changed New Japan's original ideas, and why DOUKI is moving closer to being on par with Hiromu Takahashi, Taiji Ishimori and the rest of the elite in the junior heavyweight division. Jeremy and Steven also gave their ideas on who should and should not join the Bullet Club War Dogs group, and why there may be some serious misdirection at play from New Japan. All this, plus talk of HENARE's return, Nakajima's possible future and should there be an IWGP title match at Forbidden Door?    

Joel and Damon review Resurgence in Ontario including an assessment of Mox's title reign so far, Shota's next steps, EVIL's Dominion spot, Gabe Kidd's push, HENARE's return, Yuya's strange booking, ZSJ's big talk as well as early BoSJ talking points. There is also Joel's live reaction to Tottenham vs. Man City as the goals fly in and Damon's disgust at the Spurs fans and their loser mentality.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 review Resurgence in Ontario including an assessment of Mox's title reign so far, Shota's next steps, EVIL's Dominion spot, Gabe Kidd's push, HENARE's return, Yuya's strange booking, ZSJ's big talk as well as early BoSJ talking points. There is also Joel's live reaction to Tottenham vs. Man City as the goals fly in and Damon's disgust at the Spurs fans and their loser mentality.Our Sponsors:* Check out eufy: us.eufy.com* Support our sponsor Arena Club! Whether you're buying, selling, trading, or displaying—Arena Club is the card-collecting platform you have to check out. Get 10% off your first purchase on Arena Club by going to http://www.arenaclub.com/vownet. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway are back with a special edition of the pod to break down the New Beginning in Osaka card! Topics covered include: Will Ospreay's farewell as a New Japan-contracted wrestler with a main event that set new standards for violence in today's NJPW, but was it a good match? How Ospreay and Francesco Akira and TJP worked hard to put over David Finlay's War Dogs crew, including Alex Coughlin, Gabe Kidd, Clark Connors and Drilla Moloney. A look at how almost no one escaped the cage unscathed, from HENARE'S scary cut to Jeff Cobb's injury. A technical masterpiece from Bryan Danielson and Zack Sabre Jr. that left both men feeling the high that comes from reaching the peak performance. More tears as Kazuchika Okada and Hiroshi Tanahashi face one another one last time in a singles match, and how the Edion Arena plays into their historic rivalry. Angles from early matches, including the Jr. Heavyweight title being put on the line versus SHO's faction allegiance and Shota Umino being spray painted. A discussion of what's next for the IWGP Tag Team champions after a surprise finish. New Beginning was a show that brought out some very real, raw emotions from the New Japan crew, some spectacular performances, and a divisive main event. Speaking of Strong Style looks at this historic show from every angle.

Welcome back, Puroresu fans, to another thrilling episode of Andre & Melball's NJPW Review! In this jam-packed edition, we break down all the action from the Feb 4th & 5th New Beginning shows, delivering our signature blend of insight and excitement straight to your screens. On February 4th, the intensity reached new heights as The War Dogs challenged Catch 2/2 for the IWGP Jr Heavyweight Tag Titles in a showdown for the ages. Meanwhile, Callum Newman stepped up to the plate to face the formidable David Finlay, delivering a clash that had fans on the edge of their seats. And let's not forget the epic war between Gabe Kidd and Henare, as these two warriors left it all in the ring. But the action didn't stop there! On February 5th, LIJ and Just 5 Guys locked horns in a Faction Warfare Gauntlet Match, showcasing the fierce rivalries and alliances that define the NJPW landscape. From explosive entrances to heart-stopping finishes, this match had it all. Join us as we dissect each match, analyze the standout moments, and provide our expert commentary on the performances of your favorite NJPW stars. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the world of Japanese wrestling, our review has something for everyone. Don't miss out on the discussion! Like, share, and subscribe to Andre & Melball's NJPW Puroresu Review for all the latest updates, interviews, and exclusive content. And be sure to sound off in the comments below with your thoughts on the Feb 4th & 5th New Beginning shows. Until next time, keep the spirit of Puroresu alive!    

This means a lot of talk about the United Empire heading into the Cage match. Whether its Akira's vulnerability, TJP's possible duplicity, Okhan's emerging Empire, Ospreay's absence, Cobbs Injury or Henares war, all sides of the Empire are discussed. Also, we talk ZSJ's goals for the year in New Japan and what this match with Danielson means, the changing dynamic between Okada and Tana as they battle one last time, how Hikuelo is tasking strides towards a future that we feel he could dominate, why Hair vs Hair makes the most sense for Yuya v Yota, and we start off by spending a lot of time gushing over Henare v Gabe Kidd in a war that reflected what New Japan can, and should, be. To join the Club or buy some merch to support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠weworkstiff.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can find and follow the show: On X / twitter @weworkstiff On Instagram instagram.com/weworkstiff/ On Reddit reddit.com/r/WeWorkStiff/ On Youtube youtube.com/@weworkstiff Email us at weworkstiff@gmail.com Please Listen. Like. Subscribe. Rate. Share. Review. Follow. Watch New Japan Pro Wrestling. #njpw #prowrestling #wrestling #newjapan #njpwworld #njnbg

Joel is joined by John Carroll from Wrestling Omakase (Damon is taking a well-earned birthday break) to discuss the Korakuen double-header including the hard-hitting Gabe Kidd v HENARE match and LIJ v J5G Faction Warfare gauntlet match. We also preview Sunday's show in Osaka headlined by the big Bullet Club v United Empire cage match, as well as hot takes on Finlay's leadership, Okada's long goodbye, and Twitter exchanges with Tony Khan.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel is joined by John Carroll from Wrestling Omakase (Damon is taking a well-earned birthday break) to discuss the Korakuen double-header including the hard-hitting Gabe Kidd v HENARE match and LIJ v J5G Faction Warfare gauntlet match. We also preview Sunday's show in Osaka headlined by the big Bullet Club v United Empire cage match, as well as hot takes on Finlay's leadership, Okada's long goodbye, and Twitter exchanges with Tony Khan.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gabe Kidd and Henare went to WAR this weekend at NJPW Road To The New Beginning. I have notes on the match plus what I've learned about New Japan from Chris Charlton's book "Lion's Pride," and CMLL's collaboration with AEW.

Enjoy this free podcast from the POST Wrestling Café — Bruce Lord & Karen Peterson discuss the formal announcement of Kazuchika Okada departing NJPW at month's end. Plus, a full review of NJPW New Beginning in Nagoya featuring Tama Tonga defending the NEVER Openweight Championship against EVIL.Access all of our NJPW reviews by becoming a member of the POST Wrestling Café.NJPW New Beginning in NagoyaJanuary 20th, 2024Dolphin's Arena, Nagoya Prefectural Gymnasium, AichiNEVER Openweight Championship: Tama Tonga vs. EVILNJPW STRONG Openweight Championship: El Phantasmo & Hikuleo (c) vs. KENTA & Chase OwensKOPW Championship – Ten Minute Ishimori Ring Fit Match: Taiji Ishimori (c) vs. Great O-KhanTetsuya Naito, Shingo Takagi, Yota Tsuji, Hiromu Takahashi & BUSHI vs. SANADA, Taichi, DOUKI, Taka Michinoku & Yuya UemuraKazuchika Okada, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Tomohiro Ishii & Togi Makabe vs. Zack Sabre Jr., Shane Haste, Mikey Nicholls & Kosei FujitaEl Desperado & Master Wato vs. SHO & Yoshinobu KanemaruDavid Finlay, Gabe Kidd, Clark Connors, Alex Coughlin & Drilla Moloney vs. Jeff Cobb, TJP, Francesco Akira, HENARE & Callum NewmanRen Narita & Yujiro vs. Shota Umino & Tomoaki HonmaKickoff Match: Shoma Kato vs. Katsuya MurashimaSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comX/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out eBay Auto: https://www.ebay.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy