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STRIGGA & Dylan return with a deep dive into New Japan Pro Wrestling's Dominion, breaking down the key moments from NJPW's annual big summer event in Osaka. The main focus in this show is on questionable booking decisions, but also on character development and how very little of this development ever matters. With the results of the show and the actual good match quality in mind, they analyze what it says about New Japan's current direction. The conversation heats up with a look at the growing influence of the House of Torture and ongoing shifts in faction dynamics. How are these developments shaping the landscape heading into the summer? This leads straight to an early speculation about who might be the favorites going into the G1 Climax and how this could shape the second half of 2025 and the road to the Tokyo Dome. Disclaimer: The final 15 minutes of the show see Dylan mourn the death of his grandpa Ken.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (6-19-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. Todd and Wade begin with Todd's analysis of the first few New Japan shows since returning from pandemic hiatus, then a review of Smackdown including the urination dousing with Sheamus and Jeff Hardy, a review of Raw with the Drew McIntyre-R-Truth angle and the Christian-Randy Orton tease, a review of AEW Dynamite including a theory on where Cody and Arn Anderson pairing was going, and a review NXT on USA including a move toward more zany comedy, followed by some NXT-AEW ratings talk, and finally some UFC talk to round out the current events section.Then the show concludes with a sample of this week's Mailbag edition of the VIP podcast "The Fix" with Todd and Wade discussing a reported proposed trade between the WWF and WCW in 1992 involving four very big names and then a discussion of wrestlers in movies, and a bonus topic of favorite Simpson's episodes, new observations rewatching "Game of Thrones," and what's next on Todd's binge-watch list.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Joel and Damon return to review NJPW's Dominion with full analysis of all the matchups, news and notes on New Japan's annual show. The guys also discuss G1 Play-In matches, House Of Torture takeover, WTF Don Fale?, the dropped ball on DOUKI, and we answer your questions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon return to review NJPW's Dominion with full analysis of all the matchups, news and notes on New Japan's annual show. The guys also discuss G1 Play-In matches, House Of Torture takeover, WTF Don Fale?, the dropped ball on DOUKI, and we answer your questions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast! I am your host Marie Shadows!Help support the content:https://marieshadows.substack.comhttps://youtube.com/squaredcirclepodcast/joinhttps://buymeacoffee.com/marieshadowshttps://instagram.com/marieshadowshttps://marieshadows-shop.fourthwall.com***Marie Shadows returns with a fiery, no-holds-barred podcast tackling the state of professional wrestling across AEW, NJPW, and more. From critiquing Mercedes Moné's “belt collector” run to questioning AEW's inconsistent storytelling and NJPW's baffling booking at Dominion and G1 Climax 35, Marie holds nothing back.She explores the toxic fan gatekeeping culture plaguing AEW, questions Tony Khan's public media behavior, and challenges both promotions on their failure to prioritize storytelling. Marie also offers passionate insight into how NJPW Strong could've succeeded with better leadership, and why New Japan feels like it's on “life support.”This is more than a rant—it's a reality check for the industry.Timestamps:(00:00) – Welcome and creator update(00:14) – AEW fandom gatekeeping + brand stagnation(03:00) – AEW's metrics, privacy, and delusions of growth(07:50) – AEW x CMLL criticism, bad presentation of partners(08:45) – Mercedes Moné's belt collection: harmful, not helpful(11:20) – Lack of women's promos or storyline retaliation(13:30) – AEW creative laziness with Monet vs Toni Storm(17:00) – Asking the real AEW storytelling question(22:00) – New Japan Strong mismanagement + opportunities lost(30:00) – Dominion fallout: DOUKI, Bullet Club, War Dogs(35:00) – Gabe Kidd's confusing direction + Moxley ties(42:00) – G1 35 blocks feel underwhelming and rushed(46:00) – Why NJPW must elevate new talent and stop relying on AEW

John is back yet again for another long dive through the world of Japanese professional wrestling, and boy do they have a mixed bag to discuss this week! Returning guest Velkej Bracha (@Velkej_Bracha on X), host of the ActWres Stage podcast (here's their most recent episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqIHVjqO6_8) joins them and starts by breaking down their recent trip to Japan, as he gives the live perspective on All Star Grand Queendom, Tetsuya Naito's final night in NJPW at Dontaku and more! Plus the two of them generally bullshit about Japan travel for a good long while because, to be honest, nobody wanted to talk about Dominion. But talk about Dominion they must, so they give a full review of a very, very bad show full of absolutely horrible and baffling booking decisions, and fair warning: John gets more than a little fired up about a few of them in particular. May wanna turn your headphones down for that part. They also discuss the quite bad looking G1 lineup and bury New Japan again for being completely unwilling to do anything fun or interesting these days.But once the badness is over, we head back to the wonderful world of the World Wonder Ring, STARDOM, for a full preview of their upcoming 6/21 show from Yoyogi, The Conversion! John & Velkej talk all about recent storylines and developments as they break down the entire card in full, so if you've heard some of the recent hype for the promotion and want a good jumping in point you might want to listen to our preview here and check out the show! Finally, they wrap up the episode by heading back to another joshi promotion, Marigold, as John gives abbreviated thoughts on some of the matches from the 6/15 & 6/16 weekend shows in Osaka & Shizuoka (including the debut of another impressive looking rookie!), before they then give a full review of the 6/17 Korakuen show, including the big Marigold vs. Marvelous interpromotional main event. Lots of thoughts on how certain Marigold wrestlers are and aren't developing, Velkej breaks some news about one right on the air, and then some discussion of their upcoming schedule and their own big tournament that's coming up, the Dream Star GP. Another packed show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We talk about the sudden growth of the House of Torture stable in New Japan after Dominion plus updates in the Janel Grant lawsuit. We also recap World's Collide & Money In The Bank plus all the fallout from those events. We also recap the week including AEW's 4-hour block and more.Follow us on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/NoSpotsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter: @TruNoSpotsPodSubscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHGYRJVH8MB90IPcxKVY6Yg/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us On Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitch.tv/trunospotspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave us questions/comments here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/no-spots-podcast/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@trunospotspod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠⁠⁠

Join SP3 and J-News for our NJPW Dominion 2025 Review breaking down the latest New Japan event ft. Hirooki Goto vs Shingo Takagi for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. Leave your thoughts on this PPV and review in the live chat and comments section. Like, share, superchat and subscribe to support! #njdominion #NJPW #HirookiGoto #ShingoTakagi #GabeKidd #YotaTsuji #HoT #HouseofTorture #EVIL #DOUKI #ChaseOwens #BadLuckFale #DonFale #AEW #BoltinOleg #G1CLIMAX35 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

***Re-upload v2 due to Spotify issues***Benno and JP talk the world of wrestling this week quite literally as they bounce around and talk AEW Grand Slam week in Mexico, New Japan's Dominion (and the G1 lineup), as well as TripleMania Regia in a tale of two past their peak bookers, plus speaking of which they talk GOLDBERG returning to WWE and whether he will win the World Title.SHOWNOTES0:00 Intro/Nonsense/Plugs28:09 Goldberg, Ron Killings, WWE News and TV1:06:11 AEW Grand Slam, Ticket Sales, Private Party, News1:37:21 NJPW Dominion, G1 Lineup2:03:40 AAA TripleMania RegiaAs a reminder, for those that wish to donate, our friend Andrew Carberry has created a fundraising page in memory of Dylan 'Dilz' Shah where all profits will go to Marie Curie. You can donate at the link here: Andrew Carberry is fundraising for Marie CurieGRAPPL 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! You can find all of our live shows on YouTube by becoming a Member at ⁠http://www.Youtube.com/@GRAPPL,⁠ or join us on Patreon for both live video and audio replays at ⁠http://www.patreon.com/GRAPPL!⁠ Get the the new line of GRAPPL merchandise with FREE SHIPPING to the UK, EU, US, Canada, Australia & New Zealand at https://chopped-tees.com/en-uk/collections/grapplYou can also join us on the GRAPPL Discord for free athttps://discord.gg/KqeVAcwctS⁠Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Verdict is back! Stephen, Tom and Alex's journey through the New Japan archives continues looking back at Chris Jericho's foray into New Japan in the 2010s. Find out what our panel made of it all.  The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you this week by Tom, Stephen and Alex.

Joel and Damon are back to preview NJPW's Dominion with full analysis of all the matchups, news and notes to get you ready for New Japan's annual show. The guys also discuss Goto's exit strategy, a big test for Boltin Oleg, Hiroshi Tanahashi in G1, the fear of "X", and we answer your questions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon are back to preview NJPW's Dominion with full analysis of all the matchups, news and notes to get you ready for New Japan's annual show. The guys also discuss Goto's exit strategy, a big test for Boltin Oleg, Hiroshi Tanahashi in G1, the fear of "X", and we answer your questions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Steven and Jeremy previewed Dominion, looking at every match on the card. They mused on who might be the new X in House of Torture, whether Okada v Omega can live up to the past, Takeshita's role in New Japan, and a recap of the gonzo spectacle that was Yano v Super Sasadango Machine.   

Joel & Jeremy, SP3, Kimmy & Cam wrap up the week and coast into a wrestling-less weekend... except for the New Japan show- Former AEW Tag Champs Private Party's deals may be up soon, per Wrestling Observer- AEW All In has main event options, but which fits best for "the moment?"- Some TNA Talk because it's Friday- AEW Summer Blockbuster news and notes- NJPW G1 Climax season is upon us- SmackDown Preview & MOREAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome back to The Lawcast! This time our hosts cover New Japan's Dominion 2019, in which we find New Japan dealing with the departure of Kenny Omega and the formation of AEW. They respond with a tremendous show featuring Okada defending his IWGP Title against Chris Jericho, Naito vs. Kota Ibush for the IC Title, and Will Ospreay challenging Dragon Lee for the Junior Heavyweight Title in an instant classic. Plus we discuss Gunther's World Title win, Money in the Bank, R-Truth's return, Punk vs. Cena at Night of Champions and the King of the Ring Tournament, and the announcement that we're getting Okada vs. Omega at All In. 

This week on Keepin' It Strong Style, Jeremy Donovan is joined by Chris Samsa to preview one of NJPW's biggest shows of the year—Dominion 2025! Jeremy and Chris break down the full card and share their predictions for the marquee matchups, including Gabe Kidd vs. Yota Tsuji and Shingo Takagi vs. Hirooki Goto.Plus, with 2025 already halfway over, the guys reflect on NJPW's year so far—what's worked, what hasn't, and what they're hoping to see in the second half of the year. Don't miss this in-depth look at where New Japan is headed next!Get Your Official Keepin' It Strong Style Merchandise: https://chopped-tees.com/collections/social-suplex-network/keepin-it-strong-styleJoin our Patreon for ad-free audio, live video streams, and other bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/KIStrongStyleFollow us on YouTube: @SocialSuplexFollow us on X: @SocialSuplex, @KIStrongStyle, @JeremyLDonovanFollow us on Instagram: @SocialSuplexLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialSuplex/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/QUaJfaCVisit our website for news, columns, and podcasts: https://socialsuplex.com/Join the Social Suplex community Facebook Group: The Wrestling (Squared) CircleKeepin' It Strong Style is the New Japan Pro Wrestling Podcast of the Social Suplex Podcast Network. Support the Social Podcast Network by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.#njpw #njdominion #newjapanprowrestling #podcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Keepin' It Strong Style, Jeremy Donovan is joined by Chris Samsa to preview one of NJPW's biggest shows of the year—Dominion 2025! Jeremy and Chris break down the full card and share their predictions for the marquee matchups, including Gabe Kidd vs. Yota Tsuji and Shingo Takagi vs. Hirooki Goto.Plus, with 2025 already halfway over, the guys reflect on NJPW's year so far—what's worked, what hasn't, and what they're hoping to see in the second half of the year. Don't miss this in-depth look at where New Japan is headed next!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

Ethan (Writer/Editor for wrestlingobserver.com) and Liam (Proud Fan Of The Gay Orioles) discuss an enormous amount of pro wrestling news that broke since the last pod! They cover the R-Truth, Carlito being on their way out of WWE and Mariah May's NXT debut, then take a look at this weekend's Worlds Collide & Money in the Bank shows, as well as the latest in the WWE/Vince McMahon lawsuit. They also talk AEW's Fyter Fest, New Japan building for the future (finally), and much more!

You waited a month for another new Omakase (if you cared at all) but don't worry, because here's one that's over four hours long!! Wow! John is joined by first time guest and longtime listener Arametha as they spend the first half hour of this show embarrassingly weebing out together. Anime! Tokusatsu! Anime cons! Iowa city names, for some reason! Once that is mercifully out of the way, the two of them head to the World Wonder Ring for 90 minutes of STARDOM talk, starting with a full review of the Natsu & Saory 10th Anniversary Show from Ota Ward Gym. They talk about the impact of the original Actwres Girlz class, Saori & Poi apparently getting free reign over Bushiroad, some theories on why the young women wrestlers of Japan seem so far ahead of the men right now and much more! Then the two of them talk about recent shows in Osaka & Kyoto plus the two May Korakuens, before finally wrapping up the STARDOM talk with a brief look ahead to the next Korakuen show coming up in the first week of June.Then they move over to New Japan for a full recap of the Best of the Super Juniors 32 tournament, including a review of the finals match between YOH and Kosei Fujita, block rankings by average star rating with thoughts on each wrestler's tournaments, and some big picture thoughts on where the booking may have struggled. Afterward they give a brief audio preview of the upcoming Dominion card as John shares some thoughts on why they're not quite as hyped for this show as some others.Next the two of them talk about DREAM STAR FIGHTING MARIGOLD, a first for Omakase, with a full review of the Marigold Shine Forever show! They discuss the diverging paths of Marigold's young wrestlers, an absolutely *incredible* debut match, Mayu Iwatani's somewhat confusing "grand slam" goal, and the retirement of Nanae Takahashi (including some brief thoughts on her overall career and some past match recommendations if you're so inclined!).Finally, because this episode just wasn't long enough already, they wrap things up with some brief King of DDT thoughts on the semifinals and an outstanding final match, plus Minoru Suzuki vs. Danshoku Dieno, because why not at this point?! If you want to hear an absolute metric ton of Japanese wrestling audio, well, you've definitely come to the right place this week!Follow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter @WrestleOmakase, or follow John on Bluesky instead @justoneenby.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective!After a spring that put The Great Sasuke and Michinoku Pro on the map, it's time to see how the wrestling world followed up with this edition of Those Days! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) discuss the immediate fallout of the first Super J Cup and Ota Ward Gym with Michinoku Pro continuing to appear in New Japan during their best of the Super Juniors tour, but also wrapping up with FMW as well as a deeper relationship with Tenryu's WAR. And right as the promotion was on fire and The Great Sasuke more hot than ever…The Great Sasuke announces his retirement?!? And to conclude the summer, we look at the only Michinoku Pro show taped during this period of greater interest: “How About The Great Sasuke - UWA Reunion” from Yahaba on July 30th!A full match listing of footage covered during this episode can be found at the show post on www.voicesofwrestling.com or in the Open The Voice Gate channel on the VOW Discord.Our podcast provider, Red Circle, offers the listeners the option to sponsor the show. Click on “Sponsor This Podcaster” at https://redcircle.com/shows/open-the-voice-gate and you can donate a single time, or set up a monthly donation to Open the Voice Gate!Please Rate and Review Open The Voice Gate on the podcast platform of your choice and follow us on social media with @openvoicegate!.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed the last block matches from the Best of the Super Junior tournament. They also talked about MAO bringing DDT-style wrestling to New Japan, if Kevin Knight's dual contract situation hurts his push, plus a finals preview.   

Steven was back with Jeremy after two weeks in Japan. He talked about seeing All Japan and STARDOM, the Tuduokan shop, going Ribera steakhouse, sponsors in wrestling and meeting Master Wato. Plus, NJPW and WWE's production, why Resurgence should be the Rocky V of New Japan and they looked at each wrestler in the BOSJ tournament.  

In a tonal shift from our last match, we're going to take a look at a high flying contest from New Japan as Ricochet takes on Will Ospreay in the 2016 Best of the Super Juniors tournament. We'll delve into the controversy around the match, and Erik will name every wrestling move ever created. Will it spark joy within Ryan's dark heart? We'll find out!Ryan's Record: 58 wins, 42 losses, 3 drawsHard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

The Stiff Bois are here, mid Super Jnr tournament, to give an update on their teams, the key performers and stand out matches, and identify the stories they feel New Japan fans should be paying attention to as the tour moves into its most consequential stages. But before that, the lads dedicate 1 hour to kick off the pod, echoing the sentiments of Yota Tsuji, to give a state of the union address in the wake of a divisive Strong show, and confusing Gabe appearance, taking away much of the oxygen the updated Dominion card and unfolding BoSJ deserved.To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠weworkstiff.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can find and follow the show:On X / twitter@weworkstiffOn Instagraminstagram.com/weworkstiff/On Redditreddit.com/r/WeWorkStiff/On Youtubeyoutube.com/@weworkstiffEmail us atweworkstiff@gmail.comPlease Listen. Like. Subscribe. Rate. Share. Review. Follow. Watch New Japan Pro Wrestling.#njpw #prowrestling #wrestling #newjapan #njpwworld #BoSJ32

Our new question and answer podcasts take several questions from our listeners today that cover a huge chunk of pro wrestling history. The history of New Japan Pro Wrestling has been a complicated one and I try to unravel a little bit of it here today. I also field questions about the era when JBL was WWE champion and much more! Join me for a look back at the history of professional wrestling through the questions submitted by our listeners. Support us on Patreon for an extended edition of this show - https://www.patreon.com/posts/129440285

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the (almost-)week that was May 14-19, 2001. Topics of discussion include:The WWF's early plans for a new WCW roster.The WWF trying to reassure the masses that their fanbase nearly as dumb and or poor as recent demographic data suggested.A TERRIBLE angle involving Steve Austin, Triple H, and The Undertaker.William Regal putting Grandmaster Sexay and Triple H in their places on TV.An interesting new name joining the WWF writers' room.Triple H vs. Ray Lewis and the story of how it almost happened.New Japan's Best of the Super Juniors tour opens up and it's a great one.Jodie Fleisch sustaining a bad injury in England.The debut of RAYITITO in CMLL.Vampiro causing problems for Ultimo Dragon on some Toryumon Mexico shows.CZW's first BEST OF THE BEST tournament goes down and turns out to be a coming out party for Mark and Jay Briscoe.Wild eBay auctions involving two of the most popular women in wrestling.A Rena Mero career update.Hulk Hogan and Jerry Jarrett both possibly talking to USA Network.This was quite the damn show this week, so you don't want to miss it!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF2:19:33 Classic Commercial Break 2:23:40 Halftime3:15:06 Eurasia: NJPW, NOAH, Zero-One, DDT, Osaka Pro, RINGS, Arsion, Jd', EWF, FWA, & WrestleXpress3:52:13 Latin America: AAA, CMLL, IWRG, XLAW, Tijuana, & WWC4:13:06 Other USA: JAPW, CZW, MarylandCW, IWC, IWAMS, MAW, Memphis, AAA, APW, ECCW, eBay, Rena Mero, Bobby Heenan, Ric Flair, Kevin Nash, & Hulk HoganTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.You can also use code BTSPOD to save 25% on your first payment — whether paying month to month or annually — when you subscribe to Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network at ClassicWrestling.net!To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the (almost-)week that was May 14-19, 2001. Topics of discussion include:The WWF's early plans for a new WCW roster.The WWF trying to reassure the masses that their fanbase nearly as dumb and or poor as recent demographic data suggested.A TERRIBLE angle involving Steve Austin, Triple H, and The Undertaker.William Regal putting Grandmaster Sexay and Triple H in their places on TV.An interesting new name joining the WWF writers' room.Triple H vs. Ray Lewis and the story of how it almost happened.New Japan's Best of the Super Juniors tour opens up and it's a great one.Jodie Fleisch sustaining a bad injury in England.The debut of RAYITITO in CMLL.Vampiro causing problems for Ultimo Dragon on some Toryumon Mexico shows.CZW's first BEST OF THE BEST tournament goes down and turns out to be a coming out party for Mark and Jay Briscoe.Wild eBay auctions involving two of the most popular women in wrestling.A Rena Mero career update.Hulk Hogan and Jerry Jarrett both possibly talking to USA Network.This was quite the damn show this week, so you don't want to miss it!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF2:19:33 Classic Commercial Break 2:23:40 Halftime3:15:06 Eurasia: NJPW, NOAH, Zero-One, DDT, Osaka Pro, RINGS, Arsion, Jd', EWF, FWA, & WrestleXpress3:52:13 Latin America: AAA, CMLL, IWRG, XLAW, Tijuana, & WWC4:13:06 Other USA: JAPW, CZW, MarylandCW, IWC, IWAMS, MAW, Memphis, AAA, APW, ECCW, eBay, Rena Mero, Bobby Heenan, Ric Flair, Kevin Nash, & Hulk HoganTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.You can also use code BTSPOD to save 25% on your first payment — whether paying month to month or annually — when you subscribe to Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network at ClassicWrestling.net!To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Tobias Harris is the Founder and Principal of Japan Foresight LLC. He has observed Japan as a political risk analyst at Teneo Intelligence and as a researcher at universities and think tanks. He is also Senior Advisor for Japan at Aurora Macro Strategies. Tobias is the author of ‘The Iconoclast: Shinzō Abe and the New Japan'. In this podcast we discuss how Japan became key US ally since WW2, why Japan shifted its view on its global role since 2000s, Abe Shinzo's role in transforming Japan's political system and centralising power, and much more.    Follow us here for more amazing insights: https://macrohive.com/home-prime/ https://twitter.com/Macro_Hive https://www.linkedin.com/company/macro-hive

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Join us live right now as we break down tonight's Smackdown.Get your Chef Robot 8-Quart Double Air Fryer Now!!! https://wayward.com/s/EKNYNwGw___________**Get Your PWU T-Shirt Now!!!** https://teepublic.com/pwunlimitedSUBSCRIBE Here On YouTubeFollow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/pwunlimitedLike Us On Facebook: https://facebook.com/prowrestlingultdFollow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prowrestlingunlimited/

This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast: reviews of NJPW's two Wrestling Dontaku shows featuring the final matches for Tetsuya Naito as a contracted New Japan talent, a review of NOAH's 25th Anniversary Sumo Hall show, a review of MLW's Arena Mexico show with CMLL, matches announced for AEW's tour of Mexico, a preview of MLW Lucha Azteca, plus the early ticket success of Forbidden Door 2025, a new Hayabusa, and so much more!Early ticket success for Forbidden Door 2025Thoughts on the new HayabusaReviews of NJPW's two Wrestling Dontaku shows, including Tetsuya Naito's final matches as a contracted New Japan talentReview of NOAH's 25th Anniversary Sumo Hall showReview of MLW's Arena Mexico show with CMLLMatches announced for AEW's tour of MexicoPreview of MLW Lucha Azteca& so much more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast: reviews of NJPW's two Wrestling Dontaku shows featuring the final matches for Tetsuya Naito as a contracted New Japan talent, a review of NOAH's 25th Anniversary Sumo Hall show, a review of MLW's Arena Mexico show with CMLL, matches announced for AEW's tour of Mexico, a preview of MLW Lucha Azteca, plus the early ticket success of Forbidden Door 2025, a new Hayabusa, and so much more!Early ticket success for Forbidden Door 2025Thoughts on the new HayabusaReviews of NJPW's two Wrestling Dontaku shows, including Tetsuya Naito's final matches as a contracted New Japan talentReview of NOAH's 25th Anniversary Sumo Hall showReview of MLW's Arena Mexico show with CMLLMatches announced for AEW's tour of MexicoPreview of MLW Lucha Azteca& so much more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/voices-of-wrestling-flagship/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ethan (writer/editor for f4wonline.com) and Liam (Loves Burn After Reading) return with much to discuss! They tackle WWE releasing several talents last weekend, then move on to previewing WWE's upcoming Backlash show, before finishing up with a look in on AEW and New Japan. If you like the show, leave a review and give us 5 stars!

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Will Ospreay, originally episode 98 from 2016-05-17.Original writeup below:–––––––––––––––––––––––––You are cordially welcomed, and tripley so, as we tiptoe ever closer to the Distraction Pieces milestone, the centenary, the HUNDREDTH EPISODE... But enough about that - let's concentrate on episode 98 and be present in the moment shall we... It's Essex's wrestling superstar Mr Will Ospreay! Ever since Pip had a chance meeting outside a Progress Wrestling event at the Electric Ballroom in Camden and then witnessed Will rip it up, it's been a matter of time until the two got together in the podcast ring and got their verbal grapple on and talk pure wrestling goodness, which will be a joy to wrestling and non-wrestling fans alike... A great chat with a very grounded and humble professional, who has made it up the ladder and continues to ascend, all the while keeping himself down to earth while working a DIY job. Career, personal life, goals, lessons learned, Progress, New Japan, and pure positive energy right here - get in!!!PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureINSTAGRAMLUCHA BRITANNIAPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITTERPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Wrestling Omakase is back with another new episode! John is joined by returning guest Paul Volsch from the Emerald FlowShow (@EmeraldFlowShow on Twitter & Bsky) and first time guest Will Young from VOW and his Creative Control PW blog (@CreativeControlPW on Bsky) to break down three big shows from Japan! But first, John gives an update on the current podcast schedule (as you may have noticed, we're doing these things more often again now!) and some brief thoughts on two major recent joshi shows: STARDOM's All Star Grand Queendom and Sendai Girls' Meiko Satomura Retirement Show.Then all three of them get into the main topics, starting with NOAH's big Sumo Hall show from May 3rd. They discuss NOAH's best attendance number at Ryogoku in six years, OZAWA's title reign and whether or not it should have ended here, whether the booking has been affected by Tetsuya Naito possibly coming in (and actually get breaking Naito news during the middle of recording!), and break down every match on the card as well.Afterward they review NJPW's two Wrestling Dontaku shows from 5/3 & 5/4 in Fukuoka (after a brief overview of big matches from two previous stops on the tour in Hiroshima & Saga), including: full breakdowns of every match on both show, the Dog Pound Steel Cage match and how it compares to last year, directions heading into Dominion, Tetsuya Naito & BUSHI's goodbye to New Japan (for now?), LIJ's official breakup, Hirooki Goto's already record breaking title reign and how it compares to other recent title reigns, a bit of a mea culpa from John on Callum Newman, ZSJ & Shingo being the next title challengers and whether Shingo might win the title (and turn heel??), Kyushu Pro involvement, and much more! A packed, three hour-plus show with all the Japanese wrestling talk you can handle!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Benno and JP catch up in a Spotlight proper as they talk AEW Forbidden Door's record gate, as well as the CMLL and AAA proxy war with WWE announcements for TripleMania.They also talk the WWE releases of Braun Strowman, Shayna Baysler and more, plus Naito leaving new Japan, some NOAH and lots more!SHOWNOTES0:00 Intro, Plugs13:09 AEW Forbidden Door sales, CMLL, ROH releases, Okada vs Omega1:02:51 WWE Releases, AAA contracts, Vince McMahon vs shareholders, Nick Khan1:44:30 Naito leaves New Japan, Callum Newman vs Goto, Wrestling Dontaku, Other NewsGRAPPL 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! You can find all of our live shows on YouTube by becoming a Member at ⁠http://www.Youtube.com/@GRAPPL,⁠ or join us on Patreon for both live video and audio replays at ⁠http://www.patreon.com/GRAPPL!⁠ Get the the new line of GRAPPL merchandise with FREE SHIPPING to the UK, EU, US, Canada, Australia & New Zealand at https://chopped-tees.com/en-uk/collections/grapplYou can also join us on the GRAPPL Discord for free at https://discord.gg/KqeVAcwctS⁠

It's the week before WWE's Backlash premium live event, and Mr. YLP Himself is feeling, well....kind of confused as to why WWE is holding a PLE a couple of weeks after WrestleMania 41. He'll try his best to explain why Backlash taking place so soon could end being a detriment to the show as a whole, as he presents his preview and predictions for the show itself. Also on this week's episode of the pod, Mr. YLP brings back the "News Of The Week", including news on which former WWE superstar said Travis Scott was the reason the main event of WrestleMania night two fell flat, and the blocks and schedule for New Japan's Best of the Super Juniors tournament have dropped, so our resident NJPW expert discusses what will be going down starting on May 10th. EMAIL ME AT: younglionsperspective@gmail.comFOLLOW ME ON: Instagram - @ylp_podast | X/TikTok: @YLPerspectiveDon't hesitate to email the podcast if you're looking to promote your business or any events that your business may be holding in the near future! Mr. YLP will cut a promo for you FREE OF CHARGE!

WH Park & Karen Peterson run down the major news and results from Stardom All-Star Grand Queendom, including the departure of Mayu Iwatani from the promotion.This month's topics include: Meiko Satomura retires from Pro Wrestling.Tetsuya Naito and BUSHI leave New Japan after the May 4 show.NJPW announces the blocks and matches for BOSJ 32, including the replacement for BUSHI.AJPW's Champion Carnival chugs along, and WH has some match recommendations from the tournament so far.Ad-free version available at Patreon.com/postwrestling.------Photos Courtesy: Pro Wrestling NOAH, Stardom, NJPWPOST Puroresu Merch: https://chopped-tees.com/collections/post-wrestling-network/post-puroresuPOST Puroresu Theme by Chris Maffei: https://soundcloud.com/cmstrikeBluesky: 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/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Visit: https://boinkstudios.com Episode 374 of Tom Clark's Main Event is all about the current headlines from AEW, WWE and New Japan. Tom tackles the latest from the major companies and rants a bit about his own pro wrestling philosophy. All that and a lot more! For more from Boink Studios, check out the links below: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/boinkstudios.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoinkStudio Discord: https://discord.gg/xyvSQMNtbD Tom Clark's 6M Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tom-clarks-6m-podcast/id1441274603 Two Nations Under Ted: A Ted Lasso Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-nations-under-ted-a-ted-lasso-podcast/id1693870355   Music by Mr Maph aka Dogman Rukus, PPL 0103166534, PRS 1136021800   © Boink Studios 2025

Joel and Damon are back to preview New Japan Pro Wrestling's Road To Dontaku shows including April 28th's Wrestling Hizen no Kuni. The guys also discuss Callum Newman and his world title shot, more reaction to Tetsuya Naito's future, New Japan on the market, and we answer your questions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon are back to preview New Japan Pro Wrestling's Road To Dontaku shows including April 28th's Wrestling Hizen no Kuni. The guys also discuss Callum Newman and his world title shot, more reaction to Tetsuya Naito's future, New Japan on the market, and we answer your questions.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 17) covering the period of 4/23 thru 4/29. Running Time: 4 Hours 20 Minutes. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 4 Hours 20 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E17 (04/23 - 04/29) Alex Karras and Dick The Bruiser turn their 'feud' into a real life bar fight with patrons and Detroit Cops. Bruno Sammartino breaks his neck during a WWWF Title Match against Stan Hansen. Tommy Rich def Harley Race to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Audio: Infamous Empty Arena Match between Terry Funk and Jerry 'The King' Lawler including the memorable UNCENSORED Terry Funk pre match promo. Superstar Billy Graham wrestles last WWF match (1983) and leaves company (for AWA) due to issues including painkiller abuse. Audio: How does Verne Gagne and AWA celebrates the one year anniversary of their fu**ery towards AWA fans and Hulk Hogan? By doing it again but this time, it's 'Super'. Looking back at AWA Super Sunday event (1983). Almost three years to the day the AWA fu**ery began for Hulk Hogan, The Hulkster (now WWF Champion) lands the cover of Sports Illustrated. Jerry 'The King' Lawler loses his first Hair match and the Southern Heavyweight Title. Ken Patera makes his WWF return after serving two years in prison for the McDonalds incident. Bonus Audio: Looking back at the night both Bobby Heenan and Andy Kaufman managed Ken Patera against Jerry Lawler. The Fantastics end The Midnight Express' 345 day record reign as NWA US Tag Team Champions. Sting and Lex Luger defeat Tully Blanchard and Arn Anderson to win last ever Jim Crockett Sr Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament. Big Bubba Rogers wrestles last match in Japan (teams with Jimmy Snuka) before signing with WWF and becoming The Big Boss Man. Looking back at Episode 21 of Saturday Night Main Event (1989). Looking back at New Japan's first event (Battle Satellite) from the Tokyo Done (1989). Mr Perfect defeats Tito Santana in a tournament final to win the vacated WWF IC Championship (previously held by The Ultimate Warrior). ECW crowns its first ever ECW Champion (Jimmy Snuka), just to lose it a day later to Johnny Hotbody. Sid Vicious abruptly leaves WWF after a match against The Ultimate Warrior. The Heavenly Bodies def The Fantastics to become the first ever Smokey Mountain Wrestling Tag Team Champions. Naliz makes his WWF debut, attacking The Big Boss Man. Bonus Audio: A tale of two Nailz promos: One with the WWF voice modulation and one without. Tammy Sytch debuts for Smokey Mountain Wrestling. Sean Waltman (as The Lightning Kid) makes his WWF debut. WWF signs Boni Blackstone. Captain Lou Albano manages his last tag team to WWF Tag Team Championship victory as The Headshrinkers defeat The Quebecers. Looking back at the Sumo Match between Earthquake and Yokozuna on Monday Night Raw. Looking back at AAA Triplemania II-A event (1997). Audio: Hunter Hearst Helmsley makes his WWF in ring debut, beating convicted Pedophile Buck 'Rock And Roll' Zumhoff. Audio: Triple H speaks on the origins of the 'Hunter Hearst Helmsley character and name. Hulk Hogan finalizes paperwork to launch a small chain of Pastamania restaurants. Looking back at WCW and New Japan 'Collision In Korea' two day event in North Korea. Looking back at WWF 'In Your House 7: Good Friends, Better Enemies' PPV (1996). 'Fat Frank' Iadevia (RIP) causes local controversy in NY/NJ after and odd in call-in to The Howard Stern Show. D-Generation X attempts to invade WCW event. Audio: Val Venis is 'coming' with Jenna Jameson. Audio: Bruce Prichard speaks on the D-X WCW Invasion skits behind the cameras. Looking back at WWF 'In Your House 21: Unforgiven' PPV (1998). Looking back at the first annual 'Brian Pillman Memorial Event' (1998), and the WWF House Show that also raised money for the family of the late Brian Pillman. Audio: DDP loses the WCW Heavyweight Championship to an insanely over Sting during an episode of Monday Nitro - just to win the title back later the same night. While Ric Flair is stuck in a Mental Hospital during WCW Monday Nitro, Steve Austin rescues Stephanie McMahon from the Ministry Of Darkness. WWF tapes the pilot episode of Smackdown (1999). The Corporate Ministry of Darkness is formed. Juventud Guerrera and Jerry Flynn arrested in PA for DWI. Looking back at WWF 'In Your House 28: Backlash' PPV event (1999). Steve Austin returns to WWF TV with a bang! and blows up the DX Express Tour Bus. David Arquette wins the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, and donates his earnings to the families of Brian Pillman and Owen Hart, and to Droz. Sabu defeats The Messiah in a tournament final to win the vacated XPW Heavyweight Championship (previously held by Chris Candido). Steve Corino defeats Mike Rapada to win the NWA Heavyweight Championship. Looking back at WWF Backlash PPV (2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009 Audio: Randy Orton makes his WWF main roster debut. 'The Scorpion King' starring The Rock opens up to record revenue numbers at the box office. Steve Austin announces his in ring retirement (2003). Audio: Only hours after announcing his retirement from in ring action, Steve Austin becomes Co-GM of Raw with Eric Bischoff. Randy Orton spits in the face of Harley Race. Looking back at TNA 'Lockdown' PPV (2005, 2006) Chris Candido suffers serious ankle and leg injury during match on TNA PPV, and sadly passes away only days later due to a blood clot. WWE starts contacting former ECW stars about appearing for WWE relaunch of ECW brand. MTV and Viacom sign off on the creation of Wrestling Society X. Hogan Knows Best renewed for a third season. Looking back at the World Wrestling Legends '6:05 - The Reunion' PPV (2006). 'The Condemned' starring Steve Austin hits movie theaters to terrible reviews. Audio: Vince McMahon wins the ECW Heavyweight Championship. One of the greatest matches in WWE Raw history: Shawn Michaels and John Cena battle almost an hour on Raw (HBK wins). Reid Flair arrested after DWI incident involving heroin and driving with a revoked license. Looking back at WWE 'Extreme Rules' PPV (2010, 2012). Looking back at 2010 WWE Draft (Kelly Kelly #1 Draft Pick) Audio: TNA Monday Night Impact Main Event: Abyss vs Ric Flair battle over WWE Hall Of Fame Rings. Monday Night Wars II: After bombing to record low ratings, Dixie Carter announces Impact moving back to Thursday nights. WWE releases Tony Atlas. TNA fires Bubba 'The Love Sponge' after horrendous comments towards Haiti. Lisa Marie Varon (aka Tara, Victoria) announces her exit from TNA, just to return two months later. Audio: 2011 WWE Draft opens up Raw with John Cena drafted to Smackdown, just to be traded by to Raw by the end of the show. Nick Gage sentenced after pleading guilty to Second Degree Bank Robbery. WWE launches their 'Be A STAR' Anti-Bullying campaign. Audio: Cesaro makes his WWE main roster debut. Audio: Stevie Richards speaks on Justin Credible passing out backstage prior to Extreme Rising Event (2012). Audio: Nikki and Brie Bella 'fired' from WWE (2012), which leads to their legit exit until Spring 2013. Looking back at TNA 'Sacrifice' PPV (2014). Bad News Barrett defeats Neville to win the WWE 2015 King Of The Ring Tournament. Jeff Hardy suffers a broken leg after a Dirt Bike stunt goes wrong. WWE releases NXT Talents: Mason Ryan, Raquel Diaz, Shaul Guerrero, Oliver Grey, and Sarah Backman. Kalisto defeats Braun Strowman in a terrible Dumpster Match on Raw. At least Kalisto suffers a great post match beat down Audio: Conan O'Brien takes shots at WWE after being labeled as 'Essential Business' during the Pandemic Looking back at the first Saudi Arabia event "The Greatest Royal Rumble" (2018) Audio: Titus O'Neil stumbles his way into an all-time viral moment during the Greatest Royal Rumble match Audio: Hulk Hogan talks candid about using the 'N' Word and being labeled as a racist. The most Hogan has ever spoken about this story Lilian Garcia makes her return to ring announcing. But it isn't for WWE or even a pro wrestling company The very beginnings of the overhyped AEW fake news, led by Dave Meltzer started this week. And you won't believe the level of fake news they were attempting to present Looking back at Impact Wrestling: Rebellion 2019, 2021, 2022 Charlotte and Andrade get engaged  Dutch Mantel' infamous fake news tweet and delete claiming he 'overheard directly' at WWE Headquarters of an imminent sale with Disney Audio: Very interesting information from Triple H and Vince McMahon about locker morale and precautions being taken during Covid-19 pandemic Audio: Jim Cornette receives alot of heat discussing Velveteen Dream's alleged online incident with a minor Less than a day being released from 1+ year prison sentence, Tammy Sytch launches an OnlyFans account Audio: After being released by WWE, Drake Maverick cries himself into making a fortune on Cameo Bronson Rechsteiner (Bron Breakker) signed by Baltimore Ravens during 2020 NFL Draft WWE signs Samantha Irvin and Megan Morant Sasha Banks gets her own Star Wars: The Mandalorian action figure WWE releases Dexter Lumis, Dakota Kai, Harland, Persia Pirotta, Malcom Bivens, Draco Anthony and several others Bray Wyatt and JoJo Offerman get engaged CM Punk, while still under AEW contract, visits Impact Wrestling and WWE RAW backstage Naomi (Trinity) makes her Impact Wrestling debut Looking back at WWE Draft 2023 and 2024 Looking back at NXT Spring Breakin' 2023 and 2024 Audio: Oba Femi makes his NXT in-ring debut Audio: Triple H reveals the creation of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Samoa Joe signs to co-star in the Twisted Metal TV series NJPW and Stardom for an alliance Audio: Ronda Rousey explains why WWE is a 'disorganized sh*t show' Jesse 'The Body' Ventura and WWE reopen discussions about a future return to WWE Dave Meltzer reveals he was told that The Rock' recent promos and vulgar Paul Heyman WWE HOF Speech are considered the 'official end of the PG era' Darby Allin breaks his news after being clipped by a New York Bus Audio: Jack Perry and Young Bucks attack Tony Khan on AEW Dynamite Audio: Tony Khan mocked by non-wrestling news media and NFL owners for the way he sold his 'injuries' on AEW Dynamite Audio: Tony Khan appears on NFL Network and proceeds to call WWE 'The Harvey Weinstein Of Pro Wrestling And so much more! 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