Podcast appearances and mentions of Hiroshi Tanahashi

We're not renegotiating with TKO, just for the record.Welcome to the 268th episode of The One Podcast To (Eventually) Rule Them All! The boys are back for another great episode of Hot takes, Bad Opinions, and Great banter! ABOUT US: We're a group of longtime friends getting together and just hanging out and talking about things that interest us. We like to talk about video games, pop culture, wrestling, and anything else that might catch our attention. Let us know what you liked/disliked, topics you'd like us to discuss, or any questions you might want answered. New episodes come out every Friday wherever you get your podcasts from and on YouTube at 4pm EST! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro/Pokemon Fact of the Week!3:02 Do You Knowuh, TOPTERTA? is our opening segment in which we ask a question for a little discussion and you guys can get to know us a little better. This week we ask the question: What horror character would you like to be?8:17 News of The Week: Devin brings us the latest and best news from the last week from the worlds of gaming, entertainment, wrestling, pop culture, and more. 25:15 Jake's Power Hour is a segment in which Jake plays a game for at least an hour and gives his review on it along with the rest of the boyz talking about their recent games they've been playing. This week Jake and the boys discuss Meta Quest 3, All The Mods 11 Minecraft, Jake's New TCG he created called Hardway, new modes in Marvel Rivals, and Vampire Crawlers.40:17 The Shadow Knows... is a segment in which Cody covers the latest show he is watching or board game that he's playing at the moment. This week Cody is finally back with us as he discusses Malcolm In The Middle: Life's Still Unfair.43:39 We also have a discussion about Euphoria, the stigma around it, and sex work nowadays.48:46 Knicks up BIG on the Hawks at Halftime49:29 Let's Talk Some Wrestling. This week the boys continue their journey through watch all of the G1 Finals with 2018's between Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kota Ibushi.1:14:11 We go over Raw, Rey Mysterio never putting anyone over, and more.1:16:35 NXT Debuts1:24:12  @mcwmarion  presents Reigns & Reckonings recap1:26:20 Outro/Plugs/Lord Of The Rings Fact/Hail Satan/Bang-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPTERTA Social Media: Follow us on Twitter to stay up to date with the latest from us! https://www.twitter.com/@toptertaSubscribe to us on YouTube where we put out these audio episodes in video form with extra content sprinkled in! https://www.youtube.com/@topterta Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/TOPTERTA You can follow/subscribe/rate us on Spotify and anywhere else you get your podcasts! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/topterta Jake X (FKA Twitter): https://x.com/@_ImJustJake Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jakeplaysgamestvxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TableTopTalksCody X (FKA Twitter): https://x.com/ShadowsSquallBluesky: @gingerbeardman22.bsky.social Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/shadowssquallSnow X (FKA Twitter): https://x.com/@TheBsnowTikTok: @TheBsnow Devin Bliss X (FKA Twitter): https://x.com/@SexyDevieBTikTok: @DevieB5Check out my amazing art! https://www.deviantart.com/devinblissI don't do anything else Caleb He's on Instagram.Jordi X (FKA Twitter): https://x.com/@WISE_talk_Bluesky: @wise-bun.bsky.socialTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/Wise_Bun_

Nothing like the second part of an episode to get your blood pumping!Welcome to part 2 of the 265th episode of The One Podcast To (Eventually) Rule Them All! The boys are back for another great episode of Hot takes, Bad Opinions, and Great banter! ABOUT US: We're a group of longtime friends getting together and just hanging out and talking about things that interest us. We like to talk about video games, pop culture, wrestling, and anything else that might catch our attention. Let us know what you liked/disliked, topics you'd like us to discuss, or any questions you might want answered. New episodes come out every Friday wherever you get your podcasts from and on YouTube at 4pm EST! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS: 0:00 News of The Week: Devin brings us the latest and best news from the last week from the worlds of gaming, entertainment, wrestling, pop culture, and more. 8:51Just Cause developer Avalance said they had the idea of Crimson Desert first12:45 Jake's Power Hour is a segment in which Jake plays a game for at least an hour and gives his review on it along with the rest of the boyz talking about their recent games they've been playing. This week Jake and the boys discuss Pokémon Champions, more Crimson Desert, and Devin tells us how much he enjoyed Apex Legends.29:00 The Shadow Knows... is a segment in which Cody covers the latest show he is watching or board game that he's playing at the moment. This week Cody discusses Dungeon Crawler Carl and Snow talks the final season of Peaky Blinders.39:10 Let's Talk Some Wrestling. This week the boys continue their journey through watch all of the G1 Finals with 20145s Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Shinsuke Nakamura1:00:29 CM Punks Houston Pipebomb and more.1:05:58 Outro/Plugs/Lord Of The Rings Fact/Hail Satan/Bang-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPTERTA Social Media: Follow us on Twitter to stay up to date with the latest from us! https://www.twitter.com/@toptertaSubscribe to us on YouTube where we put out these audio episodes in video form with extra content sprinkled in! https://www.youtube.com/@topterta Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/TOPTERTA You can follow/subscribe/rate us on Spotify and anywhere else you get your podcasts! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/topterta Jake X (FKA Twitter): https://x.com/@_ImJustJake Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jakeplaysgamestvxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TableTopTalksCody X (FKA Twitter): https://x.com/ShadowsSquallBluesky: @gingerbeardman22.bsky.social Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/shadowssquallSnow X (FKA Twitter): https://x.com/@TheBsnowTikTok: @TheBsnow Devin Bliss X (FKA Twitter): https://x.com/@SexyDevieBTikTok: @DevieB5Check out my amazing art! https://www.deviantart.com/devinblissI don't do anything else Caleb He's on Instagram.Jordi X (FKA Twitter): https://x.com/@WISE_talk_Bluesky: @wise-bun.bsky.socialTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/Wise_Bun_

This week, Steven and Jeremy reviewed the semifinals and finals of the New Japan Cup. What will become of Shota Umino and Yuya Uemura after more failures, and is Callum Newman the foreign heel the company needs right now? Plus, Konosuke Takeshita's role, long-term contracts in NJPW and Steven wondered about Hiroshi Tanahashi's true intentions when it comes to making babyfaces. 

Episode 589! It's Wrestle Kingdom! James, Monty and Gina are here for all things New Japan! As we say goodbye to the legend who is Hiroshi Tanahashi! Plus lot's more! Enjoy!!

Enjoy the first 30 minutes of this POSTwrestlingCafe.com Exclusive Podcast — Following their final encounter at Wrestle Kingdom 20, John Pollock and Wai Ting revisit the era-defining rivalry between Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kazuchika Okada through a selection of key matches from their 2012-2016 saga.They discuss Okada's early years, from his mishandled TNA excursion as Okato to his 2012 NJPW homecoming that produced the “Rainmaker Shock”, when booker Gedo made the controversial call to have the then-unproven Okada upset long-reigning champion Tanahashi for the IWGP Heavyweight Title.John & Wai contextualize their subsequent series of critically acclaimed matches, tracing Okada's epic journey as he attempts, fails, and ultimately succeeds in being recognized by the audience and Tanahashi as the true “Ace” of the promotion.Matches covered (NJPW World account required):The New Beginning (2/12/12)Wrestle Kingdom 7 (1/4/13)Invasion Attack (4/7/13)Wrestle Kingdom 9 (1/4/15)Wrestle Kingdom 10 (1/4/16)This episode was brought to you by Espresso Executive Producer, Robbie EllinorNext time on Rewind-A-Wai: Shinya Hashimoto RetrospectiveCheck out the Rewind-A-Wai Archives for all patrons: https://www.postwrestling.com/category/podcasts/postwrestlingcafe/raw/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast with your host Marie Shadows!Season 7 kicks off going backwards through Wrestle Kingdom 20, starting with the main event: Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement match against Kazuchika Okada (January 4, 2026, Tokyo Dome). Why this felt like NJPW coming back (even a little), why Okada still delivers elite psychology when motivated, the weird commentary dynamic nobody's talking about (marching orders for Chris Charlton?), Tanahashi as the most powerful man in wrestling, why he could've called Nakamura but chose Okada, post-match brotherhood, the creepy ten-bell salute, and why wrist control & body-part work still matter more than flips.I go in on AEW's lazy Okada run, the failing NJPW-AEW partnership, bad yen excuses, immigration/culture takes, IWC negativity, and why Tanahashi retiring means he can finally president properly.Substack: https://marieshadows.substack.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/marieshadowsTimestamps!00:00 – Welcome to Season 7, Happy New Year, January 24 202600:46 – Where to find the podcast + what's coming in 202601:14 – IWC negativity, wrong labels, Marty Scurll correct story03:29 – Cyber bullying still alive, be open-minded04:35 – Wrestle Kingdom 20 make-or-break for NJPW, Tanahashi retirement05:52 – Economy/yen excuses vs real issues09:49 – Sold out because of Tanahashi, Okada wins12:01 – Why Okada over Nakamura, Tanahashi power13:37 – AEW partnership not benefiting NJPW (Twitter thread proof)14:47 – Dual contracts discussion coming soon16:39 – Tanahashi could've called WWE for Nakamura19:12 – Match breakdown: wrestling, wrist control, psychology27:54 – Why struggle > flips, working body parts30:50 – Finish, post-match mic, brotherhood parade32:04 – Commentary dynamic: Charlton marching orders, tension37:00 – Walker indie/woke insertions, respect Japanese style42:41 – Storytelling lost art in commentary51:02 – Final thoughts, brotherhood, ten-bell creepy53:05 – Plugs: like/share/comment/poll, Patreon, Tape Study, consultations

Music of the Mat is celebrating nine years the only way it knows how: with a hearty pun and a lively discussion about hair metal! Inspired by the recent retirement of Hiroshi Tanahashi and his glorious head of hair, this episode combines two hirsute topics. The hair vs. hair match is a stipulation that has been around for decades in pro wrestling, and hair metal is a genre that has been around for decades in music (even if it's heyday was forty years ago). Andrew is joined by returning guest Damon McDonald (Super J-Cast) to play some of their favorite hair metal songs. Artists played include Ratt, Cinderella, White Lion, Skid Row, Def Leppard, KIX, Bon Jovi, Poison, and many more. Grab your hairspray, pour yourself into the tightest spandex pants you can find, and enjoy this fantastic anniversary show!Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent PartnerBluesky: @MusicoftheMat / @justandrew / @thesuperjcastTwitter: @thesuperjcastSuper J-Cast's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/superjcastAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateOur Sponsors:* Check out our sponsor BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join SP3, Miss Krssi Luv, Tru Draw Josh & Top Guy JJ for an all-new edition of our flagship podcast Tru Heel Heat 363 discussing the latest wrestling news including: TIME STAMPS: 0:00 SP3 Intro 9:15 Random banter on Drew McIntyre new WWE Champion 27:55 Roll Call 28:40 WWE SmackDown ft. Drew McIntyre wins thanks to Jacob Fatu return 43:50 WWE news - booking on Drew/Cody; WWE creative shakeup & more 1:23:30 WWE Raw Is Stranger Things ft. CM Punk retains vs Bron Breakker 1:35:50 Raw & NXT causes another epic Krssi rant 1:38:20 Chris Jericho not at Raw, but heading to TNA? 1:45:25 More WWE news - Je'Von Evans update; Stephanie Vaquer injury & more 2:04:00 WWE Evolve, TNA IMPACT & NXT New Year's Evil ft. Oba Femi vacates NXT Title 2:08:25 NXT raided for main roster call-ups - Oba Femi, Blake Monroe, Jacy Jayne & Lola Vice 2:33:30 TNA news - Mustafa Ali re-signs, AJ Styles & Joe Hendry returns 2:36:15 TIK TOK TIME - Wrestling Math 2:45:30 TIK TOK TIME - Guess The Faction by Emojis 2:54:20 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 ft. Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement 3:08:50 NJPW New Year's Dash 3:11:53 Bullet Club disbands, but not forgotten 3:18:20 NJPW news - Tsuji presser; David Finlay to WWE & more 3:28:32 AEW Dynamite & Collision ft. Andrade's return & Jake Doyle's debut 3:37:36 AEW news - Jake Doyle signing, departing stars, Jay White update & more 3:48:18 ROH TV & 3 shows from CMLL 3:51:15 Best, Worst, Moments & Matches of the Week Leave your thoughts on this podcast in the live chat and comments section. Like, share & subscribe to support! #WWE #AEW #NJPW #TNA #ROH #CMLL #AAA #Marigold #DrewMcIntyre #ChrisJericho #CodyRhodes #ObaFemi #JacobFatu #HiroshiTanahashi #njwk20 #KazuchikaOkada #YotaTsuji #BulletClub #DavidFinlay Welcome to the Tru Heel Heat Wrestling YouTube channel where we cover  the sport of professional wrestling including all WWE TV shows (Raw,  Smackdown, & NXT), AEW Dynamite/Dark, IMPACT Wrestling, NJPW, ROH,  Dark Side of the Ring and more. Our weekly podcast hosted by SP3, Top  Guy JJ & Miss Krssi Luv breaking down the weekly wrestling news and  present unfiltered, honest thoughts and opinions for wrestling fans by  wrestling fans, drops every Saturday. We also include PPV reviews,  countdowns, and exclusive interviews with wrestlers from all promotions  hosted by a wide range of personalities such as Romeo, Chris G, Ness,  StatKing, Drunk Guy JJ, J-News and more. Subscribe and enable ALL  notifications to stay posted for the latest wrestling WWE news,  highlights, commentary, updates and more.Become a member of Tru Heels Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/1336177103130224/Subscribe to Tru Heel Heat on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC0AmFQmsRyQYPKyRm5hDwNgFollow Tru Heels on Twitter: twitter.com/truheelheatFollow Tru Heels on Instagram: www.instagram.com/truheelheat/Music composed by JPM

THE PERFECT STORE•New Comic release day and time. •The return of Christmas Crisis in 2026…? •The Chicago Bag Tax increases again this year. •MS Office changes; higher price! Less features! It's the way of the world today! •Shelving GN's. •Oh, to have a bigger store… •Fill-in creators vs skip months. •Single issues + collections vs original graphic novels. •If every distributor had every publisher, who would we buy from?   This episode is dedicated to Hiroshi Tanahashi. Thank you, Ace.---------- Contest of Challengers #762 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro: James VanOsdol (with Chris Jericho) Outro: James VanOsdol "Patrick" Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol "Dal" Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Bryce Remsberg, Arune Singh Dal and Patrick Artwork: Bella Spagnuolo https://bellaspagnuoloart.myportfolio.com/ This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. ----------Challengers Comics + Conversation 1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647 773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com

Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre, who REALLY attacked Jacob Fatu, Hiroshi Tanahashi retires, Bullet Club dissolves, AJ Styles returning to TNA, D-Von Dudley responds to Jim Ross + more.From the ring to your closet! Explore WWE's official merch at WWE Shop (Sponsored Link): ⁠https://wwe-shop.sjv.io/ykwrestling

On this special episode of the show, Floyd is joined by special host from AEW Match Guide Sir Sam Brown to have a discussion about Floyd's trip to Tokyo where he went to see Hiroshi Tanahashi's final match at a sold out Wrestle Kingdom 20 at the Tokyo Dome and Tokyo Japan. This episode will act as more of a travel pod with wrestling highlighted. Not a full breakdown of Wrestle Kingdom 20. For that please check out Keepin It Strong Style, One Nation Radio, or the Trish and Sara podcast on the Social Suplex podcast NetworkCheck Rich Latta's music https://solo.to/richlattaEmail Us at AllThingsElitePod@gmail.comFollow Floyd's InstagramGet Custom Sneakers from Ramen.AEW YouTube Match of the week.Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialSuplex/Visit our website for news, columns, and podcasts: https://socialsuplex.com/Join the Social Suplex community Facebook Group: The Wrestling (Squared) CircleJoin the Social Suplex Discord.All Things Elite is the AEW Podcast of the Social Suplex Podcast Network. Support the Social Podcast Network by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and StitcherSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this special episode of the show, Floyd is joined by special host from AEW Match Guide Sir Sam Brown to have a discussion about Floyd's trip to Tokyo where he went to see Hiroshi Tanahashi's final match at a sold out Wrestle Kingdom 20 at the Tokyo Dome and Tokyo Japan. This episode will act as more of a travel pod with wrestling highlighted. Not a full breakdown of Wrestle Kingdom 20. For that please check out Keepin It Strong Style, One Nation Radio, or the Trish and Sara podcast on the Social Suplex podcast NetworkCheck Rich Latta's music https://solo.to/richlattaEmail Us at AllThingsElitePod@gmail.comFollow Floyd's InstagramGet Custom Sneakers from Ramen.AEW YouTube Match of the week.Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialSuplex/Visit our website for news, columns, and podcasts: https://socialsuplex.com/Join the Social Suplex community Facebook Group: The Wrestling (Squared) CircleJoin the Social Suplex Discord.All Things Elite is the AEW Podcast of the Social Suplex Podcast Network. Support the Social Podcast Network by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and StitcherSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/all-things-elite/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hiroshi Tanahashi ended his in-ring career, while AEW kicked off 2026 -- and Getting Over is here to break it all down. Host Adam Silverstein tackles Ace's retirement ceremony and Yota Tsuji defeating Konosuke Takeshita at NJPW WrestleKingdom 20 [2:55] before diving into AEW moving forward with MJF as champion [18:20] and Bandido getting elevated. "The Silver King" also covers the end of the Bullet Club, Andrade El Idolo returning to a still-expanding Don Callis Family, Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland teaming up, what's ahead for Jon Moxley and the Death Riders, Toni Storm and Marina Shafir frustrating, Mercedes Mone struggling to sell her championship crash out and much more. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!

January 4th, 2026. The day NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi had his final match as an in-ring competitor. The day where he stood across from longtime rival Kazuchika Okada one last time. The day where The Ace of the Universe decided to call it a career after 26 years as a professional wrestler. In Japan, he was their John Cena. He was their Hulk Hogan. He was their hero. On Episode 457 of the YLP Podcast, Mr. YLP Himself looks to try his very best to honor the career of Hiroshi Tanahashi, as he breaks down his match against Okada, discusses what the future of Shin Nihon Puroresu will look like without their Ace to lead the charge, and the promo that led Mr. YLP to believe that New Japan to believe that the promotion is not only in the right direction as a company, but that they are truly entering a new era as a whole. EMAIL MR. YLP HIMSELF AT: younglionsperspective@gmail.comFOLLOW MR. YLP ON: Instagram - @ylp_podcast | X - @YLPerpsectiveSNAG YOUR YLP POD & WAR MERCH HERE: wrestle-addict-radio-shop.fourthwall.com

Dave LaGreca and Bully Ray preview the Three Stages of Hell match between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship on Smackdown in Berlin. Plus, they welcome Rancid's Lars Frederiksen who talks about his experience watching Hiroshi Tanahashi's final match at Wrestle Kingdom 20. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hiroshi Tanahashi retired this week at WK20. WWE crowned several new champions. Did the Stranger Things Conformity Gate pull you in?

Episode 406 of Tom Clark's Main Event is the review of Wrestle Kingdom 20. Tom is joined by Faye Devine and Chris Patton for a deep dive into Yota Tsuji's breakout moment at Wrestle Kingdom 20, where he captured the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship in a high-stakes battle that marked a major generational shift for New Japan Pro-Wrestling. From there, it's on to Hiroshi Tanahashi's final match against Kazuchika Okada, plus a complete recap of the Wrestle Kingdom 20 card and all the biggest headlines coming out of Tokyo Dome! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boinkstudios Visit us at: https://boinkstudios.com Appreciate the content? Support the channel: https://buymeacoffee.com/tomclark Follow the Main Event: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomclarksmainevent Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/boinkstudios.bsky.social Listen to Boink Studios' Podcasts: Tom Clark's Main Event: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tom-clarks-main-event/id910362334 Tom Clark's 6M Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tom-clarks-6m-podcast/id1441274603 Bare Mode: A Podcast Review of The Bear: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/bare-mode-a-podcast-review-of-the-bear/id1828513020 Two Nations Under Ted: A Ted Lasso Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-nations-under-ted-a-ted-lasso-podcast/id169387035   Music by Mr Maph aka Dogman Rukus, PPL 0103166534, PRS 1136021800 © Boink Studios 2026

Dave LaGreca and Nic Nemeth break down AEW Dynamite: Jim Ross returns, Jon Moxley's character arc and more. Plus, Nattie Neidhart joins Dave to talk Tanahashi's retirement match and the latest round of NXT callups to the main roster.  To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

O'Shea and T.J. welcome NXT star and former TNA Knockouts World Champion Kelani Jordan to the No-Contest family! She discusses growing up as the youngest of 7, moving from warm Florida to cold Michigan for college, her time as a gymnast, taking her first in ring bumps and her relationship with current United States Champion, Carmelo Hayes. Kelani also chooses her dream WrestleMania opponents and decides who'll be in her Bar Fight Crew! The guys also react to WrestleKingdom 20 and say farewell to the legendary, Hiroshi Tanahashi. They also have some strong opinions about this  week's "Stranger Things" themed episode of Monday Night Raw, and T.J. reveals some dream matches he'd love to see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Dennis Kline discuss whether the main event went on so long that the violence felt belabored, as Jim Ross seemed to indicate was how he felt. A lot of talk about Ross's commentary throughout the show. Also, did Jon Moxley vs. Shelton Benjamin go too long without a backstory or a clear heel-face dynamic, did it take Bandido too long to beat Sammy Guevara in his first Dynamite match in 14 months, what is up with Brody King's promo about aiming for gold, the Hiroshi Tanahashi acknowledgment, Marina Shafir vs. Toni Storm, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Jeremy Donovan and the "Young Boy" Josh Smith are live from Tokyo to recap a historic Wrestle Kingdom 20! From Yota Tsuji's monumental IWGP World Heavyweight Title win to Hiroshi Tanahashi's emotional final match and Aaron Wolf's debut, they break down every highlight and the fallout from New Year Dash.Voting is open for the Keepin' It Strong Style 2025 NJPW Year-End Awards! Vote Now: https://bit.ly/kissawards25Join 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

On this episode of The Still Real to Us Show:-- We're back from the holiday break and catching you up on everything you might've missed while the wrestling world didn't slow down for a second-- MJF reclaims the AEW World Championship, while Jon Moxley survives the field to win the 2025 Continental Classic and capture the AEW Continental Championship-- An emotional moment at Wrestle Kingdom 20 as Hiroshi Tanahashi retiresin defeat to Okada — plus, is this truly the end of The Bullet Club as we know it?-- WWE chaos rolls on with Becky Lynch regaining the Women's Intercontinental Championship, CM Punk retaining against Bron Breakker on RAW's 2026 debut, and major questions surrounding Ciampa's reported contract decision-- NXT delivers controversy and confusion: Thea Hail wins the Women's North American Championship in a botch, drops it days later to Izzi Dame at New Year's Evil, while Oba Femi retains — then shockingly relinquishes — the NXT Championship to close the show

The Jakks Simpsons line is really fun, and it started with this awesome first wave in 2024! We talk all about them plus New BRGs, Matt Cardona, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Mick Foley, MOTU 200X Wave 3, Mezco Gambit, Power Rangers, Plus Nosferatu from Rush Collectibles! Check it out now!Also check out the TB Toycast YouTube Channelhttps://youtube.com/@tbtoycast?si=nuzL9gwRgq2WSnPwAlso check out The Saturday Morning Rumble Wheelhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-saturday-morning-rumble-wheel/id1654659843

This week Matt & Vince talk Hiroshi Tanahashi, Punk vs Bron, WWE Vault and more!!!       WWW Shirts: http://prowrestlingtees.com/wewatchwrestling Become a Patron! Bonus audio! Join the Discord!  https://www.patreon.com/wewatchwrestling

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the success of Wrestle Kingdom 20, how WWE's holiday tour performed, and Netflix strikes a deal for WWE's library.  Plus, POST Wrestling's Karen Peterson speaks about the significance of Wrestle Kingdom, Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement, the debut of Aaron Wolf, the TV-Asahi broadcast, and Saya Kamitani's breakout year. Topics this week include:Wrestle Kingdom 20 & New Year Dash figures Netflix strikes a deal for the WWE PLEsWWE Holiday Tour attendance down despite record gatesJudge denies WWE motion in lawsuit over injuryDr. Carlon Colker appeals a court order Dana White's court hearing on Tuesday Latest TV and streaming figures Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann, a PWTorch columnist.WrestleKingdom analysis including Kazuchika Okada's performance and effort, how Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement was handled, the quality of the show overall, did the event entice fans who showed up for the first time in years or ever to come back, who are the top rising stars for 2026, and moreThe Chris Jericho-WWE teases, pro and conWWE UnrealBecky Lynch vs. Maxxine DupriIs WWE overdoing the underdog storylineTommaso CiampaC.M. Punk vs. Bron BreakkerMJF and Jon Moxley and the AEW Men's Division in 2026Mercedes Mone and Willow Nightingale and the AEW Women's Division in 2026AEW ratings for Continental Classic and whether the tournament should be moved so more people see itSome Chevy Chase talk, too!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Hiroshi Tanahashi is one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time and the man known as The Ace of NJPW. In this episode, we look back at Hiroshi Tanahashi's legendary career — from his early struggles, rise as the face of New Japan Pro-Wrestling, iconic rivalries, classic matches, championships, and lasting legacy in wrestling history.This career retrospective explores how Tanahashi saved NJPW, defined an era, and inspired a generation of wrestlers worldwide.Topics covered:Hiroshi Tanahashi's early careerBecoming The Ace of NJPWRivalries with Okada, Nakamura, and moreIWGP Heavyweight Championship reignsTanahashi's legacy in modern wrestling

Ring Post Radio is back with one of the biggest episodes of the year as Ryan and Scott review Wrestle Kingdom 20, discuss the legacy of Hiroshi Tanahashi, and so much more from the rest of Japan!Write the next episode's Intro! Post it online with #RingPostIntro, and we'll read it and shout you out on the next episode!Get some merch!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hit-the-books-realistic-wwe-fantasy-booking/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the success of Wrestle Kingdom 20, how WWE's holiday tour performed, and Netflix strikes a deal for WWE's library.  Plus, POST Wrestling's Karen Peterson speaks about the significance of Wrestle Kingdom, Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement, the debut of Aaron Wolf, the TV-Asahi broadcast, and Saya Kamitani's breakout year. Topics this week include:Wrestle Kingdom 20 & New Year Dash figures Netflix strikes a deal for the WWE PLEsWWE Holiday Tour attendance down despite record gatesJudge denies WWE motion in lawsuit over injuryDr. Carlon Colker appeals a court order Dana White's court hearing on Tuesday Latest TV and streaming figures Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join SP3, J-News, Sonal & special guest Jon Escudero of Dirt Sheet Radio for our NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 Review breaking down the latest New Japan event ft. Hiroshi Tanahashis Retirement Match against Kazuchika Okada. TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro 3:37 SP3 & J-News welcome you to the show 6:46 Did this show make you happy to be a wrestling fan or what? 10:05 Sonal joins the show 13:00 Overall thoughts & banter on WK20 24:10 Shinsuke Nakamura should have been there & it's WWE's fault 34:00 Hiroshi Tanahashi's Retirement Match vs Kazuchika Okada 52:58 Why Tanahashi is the NJPW GOAT 1:02:09 Tanahashi retirement ceremony 1:22:53 Tetsuya Naito wants to be in NJPW 1:26:08 Final thoughts on Tanahashi's retirement match & ceremony 1:28:22 Praise for Walker Stewart & Chris Charlton commentary team & the stage 1:29:59 Young Lions showcase tag match 1:33:24 El Phantasmo vs Chris Brookes (NJPW World TV Title) 1:38:40 New Japan Ranbo for the NEVER 6 Man Tag Team Titles 1:47:36 Syuri vs Saya Kamitani (IWGP Women's & STRONG Women's Championships) 2:04:43 United Empire vs Unaffiliated War Dogs; X is Jake Lee 2:18:03 El Desperado vs SHO vs Kosei Fujita vs Taiji Ishimori (IWGP Jr. Title #1 Contenders) 2:27:04 Schedule for NJPW w/G1 Climax in Chicago 2:30:11 EVIL vs Aaron Wolf (NEVER Openweight Championship) 2:42:33 Konosuke Takeshita vs Yota Tsuji (IWGP World Heavyweight & IWGP Global Heavyweight Championships) 2:58:46 Tsuji brings back the V4 IWGP Heavyweight Title & creates new faction; Bullet Club no more after New Year's Dash 3:04:23 New Year's Dash news - Ichiban Sweet Boys win IWGP Jr Tag Titles, Andrade vs Gabe Kidd up next, Knockout Brothers vs TMDK banger, Will Ospreay returns & Callum Newman is pissed 3:10:09 EVIL & SANADA leaving? 3:12:58 Ratings for the show Like, share, comment and subscribe to support! #njwk20 #NJPW #AEW #HiroshiTanahashi #KazuchikaOkada #YotaTsuji #KonosukeTakeshita #AaronWolf #EVIL #STARDOM #ddtpro #Syuri #SayaKamitani Welcome to the Tru Heel Heat Wrestling YouTube channel where we cover  the sport of professional wrestling including all WWE TV shows (Raw,  Smackdown, & NXT), AEW Dynamite/Dark, IMPACT Wrestling, NJPW, ROH,  Dark Side of the Ring and more. Our weekly podcast hosted by SP3, Top  Guy JJ & Miss Krssi Luv breaking down the weekly wrestling news and  present unfiltered, honest thoughts and opinions for wrestling fans by  wrestling fans, drops every Saturday. We also include PPV reviews,  countdowns, and exclusive interviews with wrestlers from all promotions  hosted by a wide range of personalities such as Romeo, Chris G, Ness,  StatKing, Drunk Guy JJ, J-News and more. Subscribe and enable ALL  notifications to stay posted for the latest wrestling WWE news,  highlights, commentary, updates and more.Become a member of Tru Heels Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/1336177103130224/Subscribe to Tru Heel Heat on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC0AmFQmsRyQYPKyRm5hDwNgFollow Tru Heels on Twitter: twitter.com/truheelheatFollow Tru Heels on Instagram: www.instagram.com/truheelheat/Music composed by JPM

On this episode of My World, The Last Outlaw Jeff Jarrett kicks off 2026 with a bang, sharing his thoughts on Hiroshi Tanahashi's final match and how it compares to John Cena's farewell. Jeff also breaks down TNA's highly anticipated return to mainstream television and what the company must do to succeed in today's ever-evolving professional wrestling landscape. Plus, Double J explains why it's crucial to allow young talent the time and space to develop their skills before internet critics rush to tear them down. All that and tons more on this hot-take edition of My World with Jeff Jarrett! BETTER WILD - Right now, Betterwild is offering our listeners up to 40% off your order at http://betterwild.com/myworld  BLUECHEW - Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code MYWORLD at http://BlueChew.com  FACTOR - Head to factormeals.com/myworld50off and use code myworld50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com  to learn more. BOOK DOUBLE J ON CAMEO - https://www.cameo.com/double_j_14 ADVERTISE WITH JARRETT - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on My World.  You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to http://AdvertiseWithJarrett.com  now and find out more about advertising with My World.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling closed the book on a defining era at the Tokyo Dome with Wrestle Kingdom 20, a show built around transition rather than nostalgia. Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement match marked the end of a 25-year in-ring career and served as a clear dividing line for the company moving forward, while the rest of the card focused on consolidation and direction through major title matches and contender-setting bouts. Wrestle Kingdom once again functioned as NJPW's annual truth serum — clarifying priorities, tightening the championship picture, and setting expectations for the post-Tanahashi era. Elsewhere, AEW wrapped up 2025 with Worlds End drawing an estimated 140,000 buys, pushing the company's annual PPV total near 1.25 million worldwide. MJF reclaimed the AEW World Championship, restored the "Triple B," and immediately introduced volatility to the title scene with challengers lining up on television and a potential independent title defense looming at Limitless Wrestling. Willow Nightingale made history on New Year's Smash by becoming the first woman to hold two AEW championships simultaneously, while Tony Khan confirmed the return of AEW Grand Slam Mexico in 2026 and reiterated plans to expand dual-contract partnerships with CMLL talent. WWE entered the new year in the midst of its own structural shift. Trick Williams officially joined the SmackDown roster, Giulia regained the Women's United States Championship, and Matt Cardona was confirmed as an active SmackDown competitor. The WWE PPV and PLE archive began its transition to Netflix in the United States as Raw prepares to celebrate its one-year Netflix anniversary with a Stranger Things–themed episode. Injury updates for Dominik Mysterio and Sheamus, combined with The Usos capturing the World Tag Team Championships, further highlighted a roster recalibration heading into 2026. Tonight's episode breaks down the fallout from Wrestle Kingdom 20, what Tanahashi's retirement means for New Japan's future, and how AEW and WWE are repositioning themselves at the start of a new year. No overstatement, no revisionist framing — just a grounded look at a week that quietly reset the industry's direction. Wrestling Tonight: Episode 159

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Jonathan Hood and Justin LaBar preview the 1st Monday Night RAW of 2026. They also cover the arrival and departure of talent on Smackdown as well as the retirement match of Hiroshi Tanahashi at New Japan Pro Wrestling's Wrestle Kingdom 20. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce Lord and Karen Peterson review NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom 20 in Tokyo Dome, featuring Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada and the retirement of Tanahashi after a twenty-six-year career.The semi-main event of Konosuke Takeshita vs. Yota Tsuji in a double championship match for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship and IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.Highlighted topics including the impact of live domestic broadcasting on the company's biggest show on their annual calendar, utilizing various fandom paths to draw in new viewers, the imbalance of ring-time versus length of entrances, inclusion of STARDOM and DDT talents, the EVIL/Wolf group project debrief, the emotional closure of Tanahashi's career with the parade of old rivals in Jay White, Will Ospreay, Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, Katsuyori Shibata, and a returning Tetsuya Naito and cherished mentors in  Keiji Muto and Tatsumi Fujinami.  Access all of our NJPW reviews by becoming a member at http://postwrestlingcafe.com------NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20January 4, 2026Tokyo DomeTokyoHiroshi Tanahashi's Retirement Match: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada - RecommendedIWGP World & IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship: Konosuke Takeshita (c) World vs. Yota Tsuji (c) Global - RecommendedAaron Wolf Debut/NEVER Openweight Championship: EVIL (c) vs. Aaron Wolf (Debut) - RecommendedIWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship No. 1 Contender 4-Way: El Desperado, Kosei Fujita, Taiji Ishimori & SHOShingo Takagi, David Finlay, Gabe Kidd, Drilla Moloney & Hiromu Takahashi vs. Great O'Khan, Callum Newman, HENARE, Andrare El Idolo & Jake LeeIWGP & NJPW STRONG Women's Championship: Syuri (c) IWGP vs. Saya Kamitani (c) STRONG - RecommendedNEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Championships Tornado Rambo: TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Ryohei Oiwa & Zack Sabre Jr.) vs. Master Wato, Toru Yano & YOH (c)  vs. Bishamon (Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI) & Oleg Boltin  vs. BULLET CLUB War Dogs (Clark Connors, OSKAR & Yuto-Ice)  vs. House Of Torture (Ren Narita, SANADA & Yoshinobu Kanemaru)  vs. Kaisei Takechi, Shota Umino & Yuya Uemura  vs. Ryusuke Taguchi, Tiger Mask & Togi Makabe  vs. Team 150 (Satoshi Kojima, Taichi & Tomohiro Ishii) NJPW World TV Championship: El Phantasmo (c) vs. Chris BrookesYoung Lions Kick-Off: Shoma Kato & Tatsuya Matsumoto vs. Katsuya Murashima & Masatora Yasuda Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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.

The beginning of the new year is the endpoint of a career at the same time. It's not the endpoint of a regular career, but the endpoint of Hiroshi Tanahashi's career that shaped japanese pro wrestling over the past 26 years and helped change the balance of power in the business. So it's no exaggeration to say that fans witnessed the closing of the book of one of the most important careers not just in New Japan Pro Wrestling, but in modern professional wrestling as a whole. Besides the Tanahashi festivities and his tremendous final match against longtime rival Kazuchika Okada, STRIGGA & Dylan review the full card, talk about what worked, what didn't, and how New Japan presented its biggest show of the year. Above all though, the Eastern Lariat reflects on Tanahashi's legacy as the Ace, what his farewell meant in the context of the event, and where NJPW goes from here without the man who carried the company on his back and broke his own body doing so.

When you've seen someone at the pinnacle of their particular craft for so long, it should always send shock waves throughout the entire industry, when they announce their retirement to the entire world. On Episode 456 of the YLP Podcast, Mr. YLP Himself discusses the impending retirement of NJPW President, Hiroshi Tanahashi, ahead of his retirement match against Kazuchika Okada at Wrestle Kingdom 20.Along with that, he also presents his first preview and predictions of 2026, with his predictions for Sunday's Wrestle Kingdom 20 pay-per-view, but someone decided to give Mr. YLP their predictions for the show as well. EMAIL ME AT: younglionsperspective@gmail.comFOLLOW ME ON: Instagram - @ylp_podcast | X - @YLPerspectiveBUY YOUR YLP POD & WAR MERCH HERE: wrestle-addict-radio-shop.fourthwall.com

Join SP3, J-News and Sonal for our NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 Preview breaking down the card for this Sunday's Tokyo Dome show ft. Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement match against Kazuchika Okada Leave your thoughts on this preview and give your predictions on this card in the live chat and comments section. Like, share, superchat and subscribe to support! #njwk20 #NJPW #AEW #HiroshiTanahashi #KazuchikaOkada #KonosukeTakeshita #YotaTsuji #EVIL #AaronWolf #STARDOM #SayaKamitani #Syuri Welcome to the Tru Heel Heat Wrestling YouTube channel where we cover  the sport of professional wrestling including all WWE TV shows (Raw,  Smackdown, & NXT), AEW Dynamite/Dark, IMPACT Wrestling, NJPW, ROH,  Dark Side of the Ring and more. Our weekly podcast hosted by SP3, Top  Guy JJ & Miss Krssi Luv breaking down the weekly wrestling news and  present unfiltered, honest thoughts and opinions for wrestling fans by  wrestling fans, drops every Saturday. We also include PPV reviews,  countdowns, and exclusive interviews with wrestlers from all promotions  hosted by a wide range of personalities such as Romeo, Chris G, Ness,  StatKing, Drunk Guy JJ, J-News and more. Subscribe and enable ALL  notifications to stay posted for the latest wrestling WWE news,  highlights, commentary, updates and more.Become a member of Tru Heels Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/1336177103130224/Subscribe to Tru Heel Heat on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC0AmFQmsRyQYPKyRm5hDwNgFollow Tru Heels on Twitter: twitter.com/truheelheatFollow Tru Heels on Instagram: www.instagram.com/truheelheat/Music composed by JPM

John Pollock catches up with Dave Meltzer to discuss the major stories of 2025 and ones to watch in the new year.The editor of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter returns to POST Wrestling to discuss the death of Hulk Hogan, AEW's perception rebound, CMLL's massive year, WWE on Netflix, and the retirement of Hiroshi Tanahashi. Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The final Flagship of 2025! This week, we preview NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom 20, featuring the in-ring debut of Aaron Wolf, Hiroshi Tanahashi's final match, and more.We also preview major New Year's shows for Pro Wrestling NOAH, All Japan Pro Wrestling, review STARDOM's Dream Queendom show, discuss fallout from AEW Worlds End 2025, Brandon Thurston's article on Vince McMahon and WWE/Endeavor, and our now-annual look at the Uncrowned Awards. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ring Post Radio is back for a LOADED episode reviewing AEW Worlds End and STARDOM DREAM QUEENDOM 2025 while also previewing the big events in Japan over the next week -- including Wrestle Kingdom 20 featuring Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement!Write the next episode's Intro! Post it online with #RingPostIntro, and we'll read it and shout you out on the next episode!Get some merch!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hit-the-books-realistic-wwe-fantasy-booking/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wrestle Kingdom 20 is almost here! Jeremy Donovan and the "Young Boy" Josh Smith are joined by Chris Samsa to preview the historic Tokyo Dome event. The crew breaks down Hiroshi Tanahashi's emotional retirement match against Kazuchika Okada in their final encounter, the winner-takes-all double championship clash between Konosuke Takeshita and Yota Tsuji, and Olympic gold medalist Aaron Wolf's pro wrestling debut against EVIL. Predictions, analysis, and everything you need to know to get you hyped for one of NJPW's most significant cards ever.Voting is open for the Keepin' It Strong Style 2025 NJPW Year-End Awards! Vote Now: https://bit.ly/kissawards25Podcasting Summit '26 Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/shin-nihon-podcast-summit-26Join 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

Wrestling Omakase is back already after going 9 and a half hours for our two part Wrestle Kingdom Week preview, but thankfully this time we kept it under 3.5 hours. Yes, somehow! John and returning guest Arametha are just a few days away from leaving from Japan and somehow manage to keep the off topic/trip chatter to a minimum (well, at the start at least- later on there's a Gundam tangent among other things), and that's a good thing because they have a whole bunch of final wrestling shows to talk about leading up to all the upcoming big ones! They open up with (what else?) STARDOM with a trio of shows: the special 12/18 PPV from Shin Kiba featuring the "first and last" Natsu & Saori vs. Team 200KG match, 12/21 from Osaka in front of another super hot crowd, and finally the 12/24 Korakuen. They discuss a very long title reign coming to an end, how John is feeling about Saori Anou's red belt chances in the final days before Dream Queendom, and a whole lot more!Then it's over to NJPW to discuss the Road to Tokyo Dome shows: first, the continued road to Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement as he took on Hiromu Takahashi and El Desperado, then the full 12/22 Korakuen featuring his main event with Kosei Fujita, a baffling TV Title match, a lot of angles of varying quality heading into Wrestle Kingdom, and much more! DDT is next up with their own last Korakuen of the year on 12/21, as they break down an excellent KO-D title match, ass paint, and more, then discuss the upcoming D-Generations tournament.In NOAH, they review the 12/23 Korakuen featuring an excellent tag match from the juniors and a bunch of other stuff that also existed. Finally, they wrap things up with some Dragongate talk as they review their 12/16 Korakuen, and Arametha gives some interesting thoughts in particular as a longtime puro fan who never really watched DG before this year. Another fun show, and up next we'll be coming live from Japan!Follow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wrestleomakaseFollow John on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/justoneenby.bsky.socialAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Keepin' It Strong Style, Jeremy Donovan and the “Young Boy” Josh Smith break down the emotional Road to Tokyo Dome tour, highlighted by Hiroshi Tanahashi's final match in Korakuen Hall and the last major stop on the way to his Wrestle Kingdom 20 retirement bout. Plus, Jeremy and Josh unveil the full slate of categories and nominees for the 2025 Keepin' It Strong Style Year-End Awards, sharing context, case-making, and talking points to help you get your ballots ready.Voting is open for the Keepin' It Strong Style 2025 NJPW Year-End Awards! Vote Now: https://bit.ly/kissawards25Podcasting Summit '26 Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/shin-nihon-podcast-summit-26Join 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

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann, a PWTorch columnist. They discuss these topics:Mick Foley breaking ties with WWE over their association with President Trump after Trumps post about death of Rob Reiner and his wifeEvaluation of John Cena vs. Gunther match finish, the fallout from the fan reaction, WWE creating this mess by vowing in cannon that their mission is to "entertain" fans, Paul Levesque's prickly response to blowback, comparing the retirements of Cena, Sting, Triple H, and Undertaker, Gunther's follow-up promo, and how fans are buying a little too much into Cena propaganda this past month (or year)The Austin Theory reveal on Raw and what a big test this is for not just Theory, but also Paul Heyman and Paul LevesqueKazuchika Okada's return or Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement the biggest draw for Wrestle Kingdom?An overview of the Continental Classic and the matches scheduled for tomorrow plus a look at the rest of the announced matches for Wednesday nightProgress for women wrestlers in JapanAnd more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite with Continental Classic matches including Moxley vs. Castagnoli, Kazuchika Okada vs. PAC, and Fletcher vs. Knight. Plus, a Hardcore Holiday Death Match between The MegaProblems and Timeless Love Bombs.XL: The latest details on TNA's deal with AMC, how Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement match came to be, New Japan's World Tag League continues, and Nick Khan discusses the Ali Boxing Revival Act.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.The latest on TNA's deal with AMC TNA president Carlos Silva on Ariel Helwani's ShowTanahashi's Final Match: The Final Road by Trish Speirs NJPW World Tag League - Night 10Nick Khan chats about Ali Boxing Revival Act POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: Rewind-A-Wai - WWF Survivor Series 1991Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown XLSaturday: TNA Final Resolution with John PollockSunday: UFC 323 with Jack Wannan & Eric Marcotte FREE Shows:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDownSaturday: Collision Course with Kate from MTL & Wai TingSunday: NXT Deadline with Poisonrana  Photo Courtesy: AEWRewind-A-Dynamite Theme by Jacob ChesnutBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/postwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston welcome Trish Speirs to discuss her excellent feature on the booking of Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement match and TNA's new media rights deal with AMC. Topics this week include:TNA inks multi-year deal with AMCThe booking of Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement matchWWE Raw falls outside the global top ten on NetflixAn update on the Conor McGregor lawsuit AEW Dynamite ratings Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/postwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Enjoy this free sample from POSTwrestlingCafe.com — Ahead of the upcoming retirements of John Cena and Hiroshi Tanahashi, John Pollock and Wai Ting look back at some of wrestling's Greatest Retirement Matches, spotlighting memorable farewells from Terry Funk, Ric Flair, Shawn Michaels, Sting, and Tam Nakano.Matches covered (links included where available):Terry & Dory Funk Jr. vs. Stan Hansen & Terry Gordy (8/31/83) Ric Flair vs. Shawn Michaels (3/30/08)Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker (3/28/10)Sting & Darby Allin vs. The Young Bucks (3/3/24)Saya Kamitani vs. Tam Nakano (4/27/25)Additional Material:Long & Winding Royal Road: The Funks vs. Hansen/GordyExclusive: Full Sting Post-Match SpeechSaya Kamitani & Tam Nakano: The Story (localboi_)This subject was selected by Espresso Executive Producer, Kishan Ameerali.Next time on Rewind-A-Wai: Transformers: The Movie (1986)Check out the Rewind-A-Wai Archives for all patrons: https://www.postwrestling.com/category/podcasts/postwrestlingcafe/raw/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/postwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today's wrestling news, including...Vince Russo Is BACK On His Bull****!Bianca Belair WWE Return Latest!Hiroshi Tanahashi's Final Match!WWE Legend Criticises Current Product?!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@AndyHMurray@WhatCultureWWE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.