Podcasts about Kazuchika Okada

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.

Support our sponsor this week by using the link below for the exclusive Solomonster offer!BETTERHELP ▶ Get 10 PERCENT OFF your first month and give online therapy a try at http://www.betterhelp.com/solomonster to start being your best self. Thanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring this week's episode!Solomonster reacts to NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 at the Tokyo Dome and FOUR of the key matches on the show, including the retirement of Hiroshi Tanahashi against Kazuchika Okada, the greatest retirement ceremony ever with some big cameos (and a big name missing)... the crowning of a NEW IWGP World champion and the return of the greatest belt in wrestling... the debut of Aaron Wolf and the New Japan star who could be on his way out of the company.***Follow Solomonster on X (formerly Twitter) for news and opinion:http://x.com/solomonsterSubscribe to the Solomonster Sounds Off on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSolomonster?sub_confirmation=1Become a Solomonster Sounds Off Channel Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jcg7mk93fGNqWPMfl_Aig/join

The great WH Park of POST Wrestling joins me to kick off the year with a Spotlight Review of Wrestle Kingdom 20 as we talk the retirement of Hiroshi Tanahashi, his final match with Kazuchika Okada, the absence of Shinsuke Nakamura and littany of special guests (and Bushi) in his retirement ceremony.We also talk the debut of Aaron Wolf and his match with EVIL, Yota Tsuji winning the big one and a mixed bag to say the least of an undercard (plus WH's ranking of Japanese Convenience stores, travel tips and more!)EnjoyBennoGRAPPL Spotlight is produced with support from our Patrons and YouTube members, with special thanks to Patreon Kings and Queen Of The Mountain - Conor O'Loughlin, Eddie Sideburns, Chris Platt, Carl Gac, Sophia Hitchcock, Simon Mulvaney & Marty Ellis! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James and Christy discuss the amazing final night of Hiroshi Tanahashi's career as he faces Kazuchika Okada one last time. Yota Tsuji and Konosuke Takeshita go all out for all the marbles. Aaron Wolf makes his debut against EVIL, and Syrui and Saya Kamatani have another double title match that is set to steal the show.

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

Join SP3, Tru Draw Josh & special guest Jon Escudero of Dirt Sheet Radio for our AEW Worlds End 2025 Review breaking down the latest AEW PPV ft. Samoa Joe vs Hangman Adam Page vs Swerve Strickland vs MJF for the AEW World Title & the conclusion of the Continental Classic tournament. TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro 3:42 SP3, Tru Draw Josh & Jon Escudero welcome you to the show 8:44 Overall thoughts on Worlds End 20:18 Kenny Omega back in AEW World Title picture 22:33 Criticism towards Worlds End & Jon Moxley's babyface turn 28:20 One word/phrase on overall thoughts on the PPV 28:55 Sisters of Sin vs Hyan & Maya World; new stars signed 35:06 Eddie Kingston vs Zack Gibson; Ortiz returns 40:52 Bandido & Mascara Dorada vs Rocky Romero & Mark Davis; no more Brodido 46:33 El Clon coming to AEW Collision 48:37 JetSpeed & Jurassic Express vs Josh Alexander & The Demand 53:00 Do we really want another MJF AEW World Title reign in 2026? 59:32 Kazuchika Okada vs Konosuke Takeshita (C2 Semifinals) 1:15:20 Peter Rosenberg talks trash about Worlds End 1:17:42 Jon Moxley vs Kyle Fletcher instant classic (C2 Semifinals) 1:43:55 FTR vs Bang Bang Gang (Chicago Street Fight) 1:50:39 Babes of Wrath vs Mercedes Moné & Athena; Mercedes meltdown 1:58:38 Darby Allin vs Gabe Kidd 2:05:37 Timeless Toni Storm & The Conglomeration vs The Death Riders (Mixed Nuts Mayhem) 2:18:08 Kris Statlander vs Jamie Hayter 2:26:05 Kazuchika Okada vs Jon Moxley (C2 Finals); Moxley babyface promo 2:36:34 Chris Jericho leaving AEW to head to WWE breaking news; more Moxley talk 2:46:06 Samoa Joe vs Hangman Adam Page vs Swerve Strickland vs MJF 2:58:00 AEW World Title picture heading into 2026 2:59:55 Ratings for the show Like, share, comment and subscribe to support! #AEWWorldsEnd #AEW #MJF #JonMoxley #KazuchikaOkada #KonosukeTakeshita #KyleFletcher #DeathRiders #SwerveStrickland #HangmanPage #SamoaJoe #TheOpps 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

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

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/keepin-it-strong-style/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast with Jason Powell is co-hosted by Jonny Fairplay of "Survivor" and "House of Villains" fame, answering email questions coming out of AEW Worlds End. Our next big event post-show will be on Monday, February 2, after the WWE Royal Rumble...

MJF ist einer der wenigen doppelten World Champions unter 30, aber ihr bekommt die doppelte Podcast-Power vor dem 30. Dezember! David und Stephan sprechen ausfuehrlich ueber "AEW Worlds End"!

El último PPV que nos toca revisar en 2025 llega de la mano de AEW, con la final del Continental Classic y un main event que trae una novedad importante. Alessandro Leonardo (@Cassual54) y Andrés Bahamonde (@ElQueYaNoBebe) conversan sobre todo lo sucedido en World's End y lo que implica para el futuro. Se habla de Jon Moxley ganando el torneo, la coronación de MJF nuevamente, Kazuchika Okada haciendo trampa para vencer a Konosuke Takeshita, Kris Statlander vs Jamie Hayter, un gran combate mixto, Willow Nightingale cubriendo a Mercedes Moné, y mucho más.

AEW Worlds End 2025, led by the conclusion of the Continental Classic, wound up a mixed bag despite two title changes -- and Getting Over is here to break it all down! Host Adam Silverstein grabs his mic to tackle 2025 AEW Worlds End results with grades in our signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" covers Samoa Joe vs. Hangman Page vs. Swerve Strickland vs. MJF, Jon Moxley battling Kazuchika Okada after eliminating Kyle Fletcher and Konosuke Takeshita, Kris Statlander and Jamie Hayter bumping meat plus the latest involving Darby Allin, Toni Storm and Mercedes Mone. 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!

It is the most wonderful time of the year as Joel and Damon return to preview Wrestle Kingdom 20 on January 4th at the Tokyo Dome. From Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement match vs Kazuchika Okada, Konosuke Takeshita vs Yota Tsuji, to Aaron Wolf vs EVIL, we'll get you hyped for New Japan's biggest show in years. We will have "boots on the ground" as Joel will be in Tokyo for the event - we discuss meet-ups, plans, and all the happenings scheduled for January 4. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It is the most wonderful time of the year as Joel and Damon return to preview Wrestle Kingdom 20 on January 4th at the Tokyo Dome. From Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement match vs Kazuchika Okada, Konosuke Takeshita vs Yota Tsuji, to Aaron Wolf vs EVIL, we'll get you hyped for New Japan's biggest show in years. We will have "boots on the ground" as Joel will be in Tokyo for the event - we discuss meet-ups, plans, and all the happenings scheduled for January 4. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are back! Nach einigen Wochen Zwangspause wegen Reallife-Sachen finden sich Stephan und Thorsten fuer die Preview des letzten AEW-Pay-Per-Views 2025 zusammen!

NXT overdelivered for a taped holiday episode, while AEW set the stage for the final pay-per-view of the year -- and Getting Over is here to break it all down! Host Adam Silverstein tackles NXT [2:25] platforming Je'Von Evans, rewriting Blake Monroe vs. Thea Hail and inserting some Christmas chaos into a fun episode before recapping AAA Guerra de Titanes [17:50] featuring Rey Mysterio, Dominik Mysterio, El Grande Americano, Rey Fenix, Dragon Lee and El Hijo del Vikingo aligning with Omos. "The Silver King" then covers the week in AEW [32:45] before delivering an AEW Worlds End 2025 ultimate preview [41:45] with predictions for every match, including Samoa Joe vs. Hangman Page vs. Swerve Strickland vs. MJF and the final three Continental Classic bouts. 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!

Welcome to Wrestling Tonight, with your hosts Acefield Retro and Chad. Episode 156 is centered on AEW's year-ending statement show. For the third straight year, Worlds End closes the calendar not by starting new stories, but by finishing them. Set for Saturday, December 27 in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Worlds End is AEW's annual reckoning — where endurance, not momentum, decides who carries the company forward. The backbone of the event is the Continental Classic. AEW's round-robin tournament strips the product down to results and consequences. In 2025, those consequences revolve around Kazuchika Okada. As both Continental Champion and International Champion, Okada enters Worlds End as the Unified Champion. AEW has clarified the rules: only the Continental Championship is awarded through the tournament, league matches do not put titles on the line, and everything comes down to Worlds End. If Okada loses the Continental Championship, the unification ends. One night determines whether the Unified Championship continues to exist. The format is ruthless. Two semifinals and a final in one night, no recovery, no protection. Winning the Continental Classic means surviving the tournament and the pressure of immediate repetition. Worlds End also features a volatile AEW World Championship match. Samoa Joe defends against Swerve Strickland, Hangman Adam Page, and MJF in a four-way born from betrayal, unresolved claims, and opportunism. Joe holds the title through control. Swerve brings momentum. Page is chasing redemption. MJF enters by exploiting timing. In a match like this, dominance matters less than navigation. The women's division is a focal point as well. Kris Statlander defends the AEW Women's World Championship against Jamie Hayter in a clash built on identity and unfinished business, while Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron face Mercedes Moné and Athena in a defining test for the women's tag division. We also touch on WWE this week, as John Cena addressed the disappearance of Travis Scott and The Rock from WWE storylines, explaining that once those pieces were gone, the focus shifted immediately to adaptation rather than regret — a revealing look at how WWE pivots when plans change. Worlds End isn't about comfort. It's about clarity. By the final bell, champions will stand because they endured, not because they were protected. This is Episode 156 of Wrestling Tonight — where the year answers back.  

The Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast with Jason Powell reviews the AEW Holiday Bash three-hour block of Dynamite and Collision featuring a big return, three Continental Classic matches, the Dynamite Diamond Battle Royale, and more...

Welcome to Wrestling Tonight, with your hosts Acefield Retro and Chad. We open Episode 155 with the defining image of the week: Gunther standing tall as John Cena taps out in the final match of his WWE career. What should have been a shared emotional release instead became a revealing moment about WWE's creative posture, as Saturday Night's Main Event exposed the company's increasingly adversarial relationship with its audience. The result wasn't the issue. Gunther is already a made man, and his credibility never hinged on retiring Cena. The friction came from the framing. The show was presented as a celebration, yet paced like Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. By the time Cena escaped the sleeper once and Gunther reapplied it, the atmosphere didn't crest into catharsis. It stalled. That disconnect sharpened during the post-match ceremony. WWE rushed into pageantry — roster surrounding the ring, titles presented, tribute video cued — without letting the building settle. The reaction made clear the audience understood exactly what kind of ending they'd been handed. We break down why the finish felt less organic than corrective, and contrast it with Sting's retirement in AEW, which showed how patience and alignment can create a farewell that feels complete. From there, we pivot to AEW's Continental Classic, where Dynamite delivered real movement. "Speedball" Mike Bailey stunned Kyle Fletcher, Kazuchika Okada handled Jack Perry, and Claudio Castagnoli and Konosuke Takeshita fought to a punishing time-limit draw that reinforced the Classic as AEW's most sports-driven concept. We then hit an Observer-style business and schedule corner, breaking down AEW's crowded December — early U.K. Collision, a three-hour Manchester Dynamite with $1 million at stake, a tight Worlds End promotional window — before flipping to WWE's business side: Royal Rumble demand, archive strategy, NXT PLE timing, and mid-December pre-taping. We close with a look ahead at a loaded week across the industry, from Holiday Bash and the Continental Classic to Impact's cage chaos, SmackDown's continued Cena fallout, NXT's road to New Year's Evil, and a packed runway toward Worlds End, Wrestle Kingdom, the Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, and WrestleMania 42. This is Episode 155 of Wrestling Tonight — where the moments matter, the context counts, and the conversation goes deeper than the finish

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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

The Dadley Boyz preview tonight's episode of AEW Dynamite and discuss...Winter Is Coming go-home show!A Hardcore Holiday Death Match!Kazuchika Okada vs. Pac!Someone's 0 has got to go!A Death Riders showdown?!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@MichaelHamflett@MSidgwick@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 153 of Wrestling Tonight, powered by G FUEL and Dick Lazers — code TAVERN saves you 20%. Let's get into it. WWE delivered a historic Survivor Series: WarGames from Petco Park — the first outdoor Survivor Series ever, a stadium show under the Netflix/ESPN banner, and John Cena's final Survivor Series appearance. The Men's and Women's WarGames matches brought major spots, shifting alliances, and WrestleMania-season implications, while title bouts like Cena vs. Dominik Mysterio and Stephanie Vaquer vs. Nikki Bella pushed long-term stories forward. From surprise appearances to heel turns, injury updates, and post-show press conference fallout, Survivor Series shaped the next six weeks of WWE television. Meanwhile, the Last Time Is Now tournament is officially down to its final four. After Jey Uso outlasted Rusev and LA Knight put away The Miz — who manipulated his way into the bracket as Sheamus' injury replacement — the semifinals are set: Gunther vs. Solo Sikoa and Jey Uso vs. LA Knight. With Penta removed due to a legitimate shoulder injury and Carmelo Hayes falling to Gunther earlier in the week, the path to Cena's last opponent is clearer than ever. Both semifinals land on December 1 Raw, with the tournament final on December 5 SmackDown — and Cena's final match set for December 13 at Saturday Night's Main Event. AEW's week was no quieter, as the Continental Classic opened with upsets and instant storylines. Kyle Fletcher stunned Kazuchika Okada in the Gold League, Kevin Knight beat Darby Allin, and PAC debuted with a win over Mike Bailey — putting all three atop the standings. In the Blue League, Jon Moxley submitted Mascara Dorada, Claudio Castagnoli powered through Orange Cassidy, and Konosuke Takeshita defeated Roderick Strong to join the early three-point pack. Week 2 arrives with Moxley vs. Claudio, PAC vs. Okada, and Fletcher vs. Knight — plus the Women's World Tag Team Tournament semifinals in a Hardcore Holiday Death Match. Outside the rings, the industry is spinning. Claudio Castagnoli became CMLL World Heavyweight Champion in Mexico City. WWE reportedly made Chris Jericho a retirement storyline offer as his AEW contract nears its end. Andrade is negotiating his non-compete. Rush and Dralistico face surgeries. NXT Gold Rush delivered two major title changes. Seth Rollins outlined his WrestleMania-season comeback timeline. AEW and WWE are juggling schedule shifts, network demands, sponsorship deals, legal battles, backstage politics, injury updates, and new recruits — from high-level athletes entering the Performance Center to departures, surgeries, and reality-era conflicts reshaping locker rooms. And the week ahead is stacked: Moxley vs. Claudio, PAC vs. Okada, an AEW hardcore semifinal, NXT's Iron Survivor summit, The Culling explaining their betrayal, Briggs vs. Heights, TNA Impact fallout, Friday's SmackDown push toward December 13, and a wave of December tent-pole events — ROH Final Battle, NXT Deadline, AEW Winter Is Coming, TNA Final Resolution, AAA Guerra de Titanes, and Cena's farewell match.  

Matt Maher, aka Imp, revisits the AEW week that was.This week talking Dynamite and Collision as the 2025 Continental Classic commences!Dynamite- Kyle Fletcher vs Kazuchika Okada (2:54)Collision- PAC vs Mike Bailey (20:20)The Social Suplex Newsletter: https://www.socialsuplex.com/frontpage-10/Chopped Tees official Imp Merchandise: https://chopped-tees.com/en-uk/collections/social-suplex-network/imps-wwe-adventure2024 FOH Draft = https://payhip.com/b/0dVQpFollow us on Bluesky: @socialsuplex.bsky.social, @thedamnimplicat.bsky.socialFollow us on Twitter: @SocialSuplexFollow 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) CircleSupport 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

John Cena appeared on NXT Gold Rush with a huge announcement as AEW Continental Classic got underway -- and Getting Over is here to tackle it all! Host Adam Silverstein breaks down the latest from both brands: NXT [4:30] featured the Iron Survivor Challenge field being set, Trick Williams potentially wrestling his final NXT match and Kelani Jordan dropping the TNA Knockouts Championship, while AEW [23:05] had Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland teaming up against Samoa Joe as the Gold and Blue Leagues were announced with interesting potential matchups ahead. 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!

John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Dynamite with Kazuchika Okada vs. Kyle Fletcher, Darby Allin vs. Kevin Knight, and Jon Moxley vs. Máscara Dorada in the Continental Classic. XL: Multiple title changes and the participants for the Iron Survivor Challenge on NXT Gold Rush, the latest update on the World Tag League, and Seth Rollins comments on his recovery from shoulder surgery.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.NXT Gold Rush - Week 2 recapNJPW World Tag League - Night 5 Seth Rollins speaks on his recovery Yuma Aoyagi suspended by AJPWWWE SmackDown ratings POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: Collision CourseThursday: Book Club - This Book is All Elite (Double Double+)Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown XLFREE Shows:Thursday: The History of Survivor SeriesFriday: Rewind-A-SmackDownSaturday: WWE Survivor Series ReviewPhoto 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

Sean Ross Sapp (@SeanRossSapp) and Alex Pawlowski (@AlexSourGraps) review tonight's episode of AEW Dynamite, November 26, 2025 including: -The Opps Celebrate New AEW World Champion Samoa Joe -Kyle Fletcher vs. Kazuchika Okada in a Continental Classic Gold League Match -Darby Allin vs. Kevin Knight in a Continental Classic Gold League Match -Jon Moxley vs. Mascara Dorada in a Continental Classic Blue League Match -Babes of Wrath (Willow Nightingale & Harley Cameron) vs. Sisters of Sin (Skye Blue & Julia Hart) in an AEW Women's World Tag Team Championship Tournament Quarterfinal - What is up with the title belts and the C2? - Toni Storm meets Moxley Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to http://nordvpn.com/fightful to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a Bonus Gift! It's completely risk free with Nord's 30 day money-back guarantee! ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fightful Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! If you want to bet on Wrestling, or any other sport, check out our new partner where we get ALL of our odds! https://mybookie.website/joinwithFIGHTFUL and use the promo code FIGHTFUL. Deposit $100, get $50. Go in with $200, and they'll make it $100! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Brian Zilem to discuss the Nov. 26 edition of AEW Dynamite including reaction to Kevin Knight's upset win over Darby Allin and whether he should be on his way to a big singles push, Kyle Fletcher's (upset?) win over Kazuchika Okada, and an overview of the overall fields. They also critique where they were let down by the Full Gear follow-up, especially regarding Samoa Joe/Hook and Swerve-Hangman. And much more with live chat and caller interactions, including an on-site report.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

AEW is running down the tracks to Full Gear on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The PPV card is nearly complete. The updated lineup for AEW Full Gear includes:AEW World Championship Steel Cage Match Hangman Page (c) vs. Samoa JoeAEW Women's World Championship Kris Statlander (c) vs. Mercedes MonéAEW World Tag Team Championship Brody King & Bandido (c) vs. FTRAEW National Championship: Casino Gauntlet to crown inaugural champion with Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Ricochet, “Speedball” Mike Bailey, Kevin Knight, and more TBATNT Championship Kyle Fletcher (c) vs. Mark Briscoe in No DQ (If Briscoe loses, he has to join Callis Family)$1,000,000 money match: Young Bucks & Josh Alexander vs. Jurassic Express & Kenny Omega (purse to the winners)PAC vs, Darby AllinJon Moxley vs Kyle O'Reilly4 Way Winners get to pick a stipulation match in the tournament Timeless Love Bombs vs. Babes of Wrath vs. Sisters of Sin vs. Megan Bayne & Marina ShafirTailgate BrawlWorkHorsemen vs Eddie Kingston & HookMax Caster & Anthony Bowens vs. Juice Robinson & Austin Gunn vs. Big Bill & Bryan Keith vs. The Outrunners in $200,000 Money MatchBig Boom AJ & QT Marshall vs. Rocky Romero & Trent BerettaCMLL Trios Titles El Sky Team (Mascara Dorada, Mistico, and Neon) vs Kazuchika Okada, Hechicero, and Konosuke TakeshitaSubscribe to Hubbard Wrestling Weekly ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HWWeekly ⁠⁠⁠⁠@HW Weekly Site- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.hwweekly.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://hwweekly.threadless.com/designs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join EPW Discord Server

The Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast with Jason Powell features ProWrestling.net Co-Senior Staffer Will Pruett previewing the AEW Full Gear pay-per-view featuring Hangman Page vs. Samoa Joe in a steel cage match for the AEW World Championship, Kris Statlander vs. Mercedes Mone for the AEW Women's Championship, and more...

This week on Keepin' It Strong Style, Jeremy Donovan and the “Young Boy” Josh Smith follow up on last week's major news about Kazuchika Okada being confirmed as Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement opponent. They dive deeper into the latest reactions, reports, and fan discourse surrounding the matchup as the road to Wrestle Kingdom 20 continues to heat up.Afterward, they preview this year's World Tag League, break down the teams, and share their predictions for who has the momentum to go the distance.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

Join SP3, Miss Krssi Luv and Top Guy JJ for an all-new edition of our flagship podcast Tru Heel Heat 355 discussing the latest wrestling news including: Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 3:54 SP3 as HHH opens the show as objectively as possible 6:10 SP3 & Top Guy JJ welcome you to the show 11:44 TNA talk early on Santana reports 20:18 Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton at WrestleMania? 33:24 AEW Dynamite: Blood & Guts and Collision 42:51 Was AEW Blood & Guts the best TV show of the year? 1:05:15 Miss Krssi Luv joins the show to talk Blood & Guts 1:18:00 Chris Jericho praises TNA in latest AEW exit tease 1:32:40 Nixon Newell & Miranda Alize AEW walkout fallout 1:35:52 Miss Krssi Luv shoots on Newell & Alize; the cau-casity 1:42:38 Andrade, Ric Flair, MJF, MVP & JR updates; Mercedes Mone #1 in PWI & ROH TV 2:06:38 NJPW New Japan Road in Anjo ft.Kazuchika Okada returns to confront Tanahashi; Nakamura rumor killer & should Okada/Tana headline WK20? 2:17:28 WWE Raw on Netflix ft. John Cena wins Intercontinental Title 2:28:46 Cena/Dom fallout; Survivor Series & WrestleMania 42 updates, Westside Gunn vs WWE 2:47:10 WWE SmackDown ft. Zack Ryder returns & Drew McIntyre joins Vision for WARGAMES 2:52:24 SmackDown returns to 3 hours in January, Drew McIntyre & Bianca Belair updates & more 3:09:42 WWE NXT & Evolve, Joe Hendry signs; NOAH Star Navigation 3:16:07 TNA IMPACT & Turning Point, plus Santana angle 3:23:40 Best, Worst, Moments & Matches of the Week 3:27:39 TIK TOK TIME - Grading every WWE & AEW free agent signings in 2025 Leave your thoughts on this podcast in the live chat and comments section. Like, share, superchat and subscribe to support! #WWE #AEW #BloodAndGuts #ChrisJericho #TNA #NJPW #ROH #CMLL #STARDOM #noah_ghc #WWENXT #TNATurningPoint #JohnCena #MikeSantana #FrankieKazarian #KazuchikaOkada #HiroshiTanahashi #njwk20 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

This week on Keepin' It Strong Style, Jeremy Donovan and the “Young Boy” Josh Smith follow up on last week's major news about Kazuchika Okada being confirmed as Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement opponent. They dive deeper into the latest reactions, reports, and fan discourse surrounding the matchup as the road to Wrestle Kingdom 20 continues to heat up.Afterward, they preview this year's World Tag League, break down the teams, and share their predictions for who has the momentum to go the distance.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

Over eight years, 450 episodes, and the Prime Minister of the YLP Realm is only getting started. On Episode 450 of the YLP Podcast, Mr. YLP Himself celebrates this momentous occasion by expressing heartfelt gratitude to every citizen of the YLP Realm. Even though he may be the Stephen A. Smith of Wrestle Addict Radio, he may have the ability to change your mind with his opening statement. Also on this week's episode of the pod, Mr. YLP presents his "News Of The Week", including news on plans for Giulia after losing the Women's United States Championship, and why Kazuchika Okada was chosen as Hiroshi Tanahashi's final opponent in New Japan Pro Wrestling, as well as his way-too-early predictions for next Saturday's AEW Full Gear pay-per-view.EMAIL ME AT: younglionsperspective@gmail.comFOLLOW ME ON: Instagram - @ylp_podcast | X - @YLPerspectiveSNAG YOUR YLP & WAR MERCH HERE: wrestle-addict-radio-shop.fourthwall.com

388 Super J-Cast Tanahashi Retirement Match Opponent FalloutJoel and Damon return to discuss Hiroshi Tanahashi's Retirement match vs Kazuchika Okada at this year's Wrestle Kingdom. The guys also discuss what led to the match announcement, the state of US wrestling journalism, what either man winning may mean for New Japan, World Tag League and we answer your questions. Want more NJPW talk? . www.patreon.com/superjcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

388 Super J-Cast Tanahashi Retirement Match Opponent FalloutJoel and Damon return to discuss Hiroshi Tanahashi's Retirement match vs Kazuchika Okada at this year's Wrestle Kingdom. The guys also discuss what led to the match announcement, the state of US wrestling journalism, what either man winning may mean for New Japan, World Tag League and we answer your questions. Want more NJPW talk? . www.patreon.com/superjcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Lansdell to discuss the Nov. 12 edition of AEW Dynamite including analysis of the two Blood & Guts matches with controversial or puzzling finishes. Also, analysis of the Ricky Steamboat segment with FTR, Hangman Page vs. Powerhouse Hobbs, and more including some late Kazuchika Okada talk.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

It's time to break down this week in wrestling!RUNSHEET0:00:00 Intro0:03:03 Nixon Newell & Miranda Alize and the AEW situation0:47:14 The messiness of the AEW National title1:28:42 Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Kazuchika Okada set for WK 202:02:01 Ridge Holland's contract woes2:20:08 Deadlock Pro is shuttering

Acefield Retro and Chad are back for Wrestling Tonight, and Episode 150 lands during one of the biggest weeks of the year. AEW is heading to Greensboro next Wednesday for Blood and Guts, live on TBS and HBO Max, with an expanded two-and-a-half-hour broadcast that feels closer to a pay-per-view than a weekly show. Hangman Page does battle against Powerhouse Hobbs in a Falls Count Anywhere match, the fifth men's Blood and Guts takes place, and for the first time ever, the women get their turn inside the cage. Greensboro isn't just another stop—it's the birthplace of WarGames, and AEW is honoring that legacy with a lineup that blends history, chaos, and spectacle. While AEW doubles down on its roots, WWE is rewriting its global playbook. Beginning in 2026, the company will run three Premium Live Events in Saudi Arabia, starting with Royal Rumble: Riyadh. The strategy is paying off in a big way. WWE officially surpassed UFC in both revenue and profit this quarter, powered by massive site fees and fewer but bigger shows. Nick Khan calls it "strategic scarcity," and the numbers prove him right. Fewer events, fuller arenas, higher prices, and bigger energy. Triple H continues to steer creative toward long-term storytelling, trading shock moments for layered narratives. The road to WrestleMania 43 runs through Montreal, Riyadh, and San Diego, with each stop feeling like a blockbuster on its own. Chelsea Green might be the story of the week. She reclaimed the Women's United States Championship on SmackDown, just days after winning the AAA Mixed Tag Titles with Ethan Page. Her rise from comic relief to crossover champion shows how WWE's new era is connecting international stories with mainline programming. AEW stirred its own headlines by unveiling the National Championship, sparking backlash from the NWA, who claim Tony Khan hijacked their legacy. Legal battles, brand pride, and a healthy dose of ego are turning a simple belt unveiling into one of the year's most intriguing real-world rivalries. Behind the scenes, AEW quietly moved its training and storage hub from Florida to Nashville, signaling a shift in infrastructure. Darby Allin celebrated a personal milestone as his long-awaited skatepark project with Tony Hawk was approved in Georgia, turning his offbeat persona into a real community legacy. In WWE, Drew McIntyre's meltdown and suspension following his attack on Cody Rhodes showed how fragile redemption arcs can be, while Ridge Holland's early release after his injury highlighted the harsh business side of the sport. And in Japan, the biggest emotional announcement of the year became official. Kazuchika Okada will face Hiroshi Tanahashi in Tanahashi's retirement match at Wrestle Kingdom 20. It's the final chapter in one of wrestling's greatest rivalries, a torch-passing moment that connects generations and promotions across the world. Outside the ring, the sports world is battling its own integrity crisis. The UFC is under FBI investigation for another betting scandal, and NBA figures like Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier were charged in a federal gambling probe. These headlines cast a long shadow over sports entertainment as TKO navigates its dual ownership of WWE and UFC. As gambling expands across platforms, the line between competition and speculation grows thinner. Protecting legitimacy will matter just as much as growing profit. Episode 150 captures wrestling at a crossroads. AEW is refining its identity, WWE is globalizing its empire, and TKO is turning the entire industry into a corporate powerhouse. The business is bigger than ever, but it's still driven by the same thing that always made it work—real stories, human stakes, and the pull of seeing what happens next. Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL, the clean energy that keeps you locked in for late-night shows and long nights on the mic. Save 20 percent with code TAVERN at GFUEL.com. And don't forget the ultimate prank gift—the official Dick Lazer—available now at DickLazers.com, also 20 percent off with code TAVERN. Support independent wrestling media, join the conversation, and as always, keep it Tavern.

This week on Wrestling Omakase John is joined by returning guest Paul Volsch of VOW's own Emerald FlowShow (https://redcircle.com/shows/the-emerald-flowshow) as they start things out with a bit of discussion about the recent announcement of Kazuchika Okada as Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement opponent. Once that unfortunate topic is out of the way, they break down NOAH's 11/8 Korakuen show which featured two title changes, one welcome and one not-so-welcome. Plus, they discuss where NOAH might be going for the big 1/1 Nippon Budokan show and look ahead to the rest of their November.Next up, John & Paul break down the opening three nights of the Goddesses of STARDOM Tag League- 11/7 from Korakuen Hall, 11/8 from Gunma and 11/9 from Nagano. They talk the surprising reveal of HANAKO's mystery opponent, fake luchadoras, Mean Bozilla, a whole lot of solid tag matches and more, before looking ahead to an even more packed four tournament nights for next week.Then they give a full review of Tokyo Joshi's 11/9 Korakuen show, which happened to be one they both very much enjoyed. They discuss an outstanding main event, some issues with the tag title match, a bunch of other enjoyable undercard matches and TJPW announcing a match for their 1/4 show that has them both psyched. Finally, they wrap things up by heading back to Dragongate for the first time in a while, with John giving some short-form thoughts on the top matches from their two Osaka shows last week before getting in to a full review of the King of Gate opener from Korakuen on 11/6!Fill out this form if you're interested in appearing on our Wrestle Kingdom Week preview show: https://forms.gle/PoTPsfetRribc4Av9Follow Wrestling Omakase's Twitter account: http://www.twitter.com/wrestleomakaseFollow John on Bluesky: http://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” Joshua Smith break down the monumental announcement that Kazuchika Okada will be the opponent for Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement match at Wrestle Kingdom 20. The guys discuss the conversation surrounding the decision, why Okada was chosen, what it means for Tanahashi's legacy, and how the choice compares to the heavily speculated Shinsuke Nakamura matchup.They also take a look at New Japan Road in Anjo, focusing on the strong build to Tanahashi's match with Yuto-Ice and how the performance highlighted Yuto's rising star potential. Jeremy and Josh discuss why Yuto could be one of the defining talents of the next generation and how matches like this shape the future of the company.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

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WWE's NXT Halloween Havoc is in the books with NXT Gold Rush and NXT Deadline ahead, while AEW Blood & Guts and AEW Full Gear are  upcoming. Host Adam Silverstein touches every part of professional wrestling in an extended episode featuring coverage of IYO SKY vs. Mayu Iwatani in Marigold [1:01:25] alongside a conversation with Nattie Neidhardt [1:30:30] before the release of her memoir. "The Silver King" opens with a second look at NXT Halloween Havoc [3:20] before tackling the week in NXT [14:00] featuring Tatum Paxley vs. Jacy Jayne and Ricky Saints vs. Trick Williams continuing, WWE creative making a major mistake with NXT Anonymous, Kelani Jordan turning heel on Jordynne Grace and Kendal Grey impressing on both NXT and Evolve [37:30]. Adam then covers the latest from AEW [39:45], including Hangman Page surprising Samoa Joe with an attack, men's Blood & Guts being set with the women forgotten, Hook somehow getting a No. 1 contendership opportunity and Konosuke Takeshita vs. Kazuchika Okada building. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

WrestleDream is this Saturday, October 18th live from the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri! Ref Aubrey Edwards and Will Washington break down the loaded lineup including the AEW World Championship bout between Hangman Adam Page and Samoa Joe, AEW Women's World Champion Kris Statlander going one-on-one with Timeless Toni Storm, Mark Briscoe challenging TNT Champion Kyle Fletcher, the “I Quit” match between Darby Allin and Jon Moxley, and Brodido (Bandido & Brody King) versus The Don Callis Family (Konosuke Takeshita & Kazuchika Okada) for the AEW World Tag Team Championship. AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. Get closer to the ring than ever before. Unwrap your favorite AEW wrestling trading cards and build your collection today! Visit https://UpperDeck.com to learn more. AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices