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Tonight on Wrestlingtracks Entertainment, Lee Houston and David Burden break down a massive weekend in the wrestling world, though we kick things off on a somber note sending our heartfelt condolences to the friends, family, and fans of Benjamin Satterley (AEW's PAC), as well as beloved Saved by the Bell star and longtime wrestling superfan Dennis Haskins (Mr. Belding).From there, the guys dive into all the fallout and action:The Aftermath of All Out & Worlds Collide: Breaking down the big matches, including Bryan Danielson vs. Jack Perry, the scary spot involving Matt Sydal, and title retentions across the board.Monday Night Raw Fallout: Jaida Parker officially aligning with OTM, the chaotic finish involving Jacob Fatu, and Roman Reigns gearing up to address LA Knight and the Bloodline drama. Road to Money in the Bank & WrestleDream: Previews for upcoming qualifiers, New Japan's Super Junior Tag League, and the brewing showdown between Bronson Reed and Braun Strowman. Wrestling Nostalgia & Modern Costs: A look back at the glory days of PPV ordering (Sunday Night Heat, black boxes, and split cable bills) compared to the streaming subscription era of today. (Pardon Lee's technical difficulties tonight—bear with him, it's the first day of his new tongue!

Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. This week, Wrestling Tonight remembers Benjamin Satterley, known around the world as PAC, who passed away at just 40 years old less than 24 hours after competing at AEW All Out in Chicago. We discuss the shock surrounding his passing and the deeply personal tributes from Marina Shafir, Lance Archer, Jon Moxley, Will Ospreay, Tommaso Ciampa, Mustafa Ali, Natalya, Nick Wayne and countless others across professional wrestling. Then we go back through PAC's remarkable 20 plus year career, beginning on the UK independents before his explosive and innovative style took him to PWG, Dragon Gate and New Japan. We look at how PAC became so much more than a high flyer, combining ridiculous aerial ability with the speed, striking, grappling and intensity he developed while working across completely different wrestling cultures. We follow that evolution into WWE, from becoming NXT Champion and helping define the early TakeOver era to his transformation into the King of the Cruiserweights, before his departure eventually allowed PAC to return as The Bastard. That evolution continued in AEW, where he became one of the company's earliest major signings, the inaugural All Atlantic Champion, an AEW World Trios Champion, a member of Death Triangle and eventually a Death Rider. Along the way, we revisit the matches that showed just how special and versatile PAC really was, from El Generico in PWG and Sami Zayn at NXT TakeOver: R Evolution to his incredible Iron Man match with Kenny Omega, the completely different showcase against Orange Cassidy at Revolution, Death Triangle's battles with The Elite and his 2024 All Out match with Will Ospreay. We also look back at his final match against Andrade El Idolo at All Out 2026 and how, more than two decades into his career, PAC was still performing at an elite level. We also explore PAC's influence on the generations that followed him. Wrestling eventually caught up to a lot of the athleticism that made PAC look almost impossible in the mid 2000s, but he never stopped evolving. From Ospreay calling him a hero to PAC encouraging a young Nick Wayne, his influence went far beyond moves and helped expand what people thought a professional wrestler could physically do. More than anything, this episode remembers both PAC and Benjamin Satterley. Behind The Bastard was a man his friends and peers remembered as kind, humble, soft spoken and incredibly passionate about professional wrestling, someone who looked after his peers and encouraged the wrestlers coming behind him. We celebrate the life, career and lasting influence of one of the most unique performers of his generation. Be sure to support the show and join our Patreon for just $2.99 a month at PATREON.COM/THETURNBUCKLETAVERN for exclusive content, and follow @turnbuckletavern across social media for all the latest updates. Until the following week, when we wine and dine with you kings and queens, stay out of the alley and away from the pork and beans. God luck and good speed.  

Joel and Damon are back to preview New Japan's Destruction In Kobe as we break down the show with our thoughts and analysis on Yota Tsuji vs Hirooki Goto, Gabe Kidd vs Drilla Moloney and Shingo Takagi vs Claudio Castagnoli. The guys also give their takes on how Wrestle Kingdom may look this year, the struggling Junior division, Toru Yano and Togi Makabe, and we empty the mailbag with your questions.For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon are back to preview New Japan's Destruction In Kobe as we break down the show with our thoughts and analysis on Yota Tsuji vs Hirooki Goto, Gabe Kidd vs Drilla Moloney and Shingo Takagi vs Claudio Castagnoli. The guys also give their takes on how Wrestle Kingdom may look this year, the struggling Junior division, Toru Yano and Togi Makabe, and we empty the mailbag with your questions.For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Our Sponsors:* Sign up for MyBookie today and use our code VOWNETWORK for access to MyBookie's one of a kind Bet Back Bonus! If your bet hits, you win. If it misses, you'll earn a 100% Refund of up to $500 in Free Play. It's win-win. Get in on the action now at https://www.mybookie.agAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Steven and Jeremy talked about New Japan's tour of Hokkaido, including the Knockout Brothers' brawl with their spiritual ancestors, Togi Makabe and Toru Yano. Plus, Mistico and El Desperado faced SHO and DOUKI while YOH took on Taiji Ishimori in title match action. They also previewed the Destruction in Kobe show, headlined by Hirooki Goto challenging Yota Tsuji for the IWGP title. 

#quintonquarisma #prowrestlinghistory #territorywrestling #gmbmpwWelcome to Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling (@gmbmpw) with hosts Jimmy Street (@jamesrockstreet), our action figure expert "The Plastic Sheik" Jared Street and the Territory Wrestling Guru, Quinton Quarisma! Enjoy!It's that time again! Time for another This Month in Wrestling History with Quinton Quarisma, Ep.15! We're covering important cards and happenings in pro wrestling history, all occurring in the month of September! Bill and Beverly Dundee lost their hair and the King retires to sing, CWA has a battle royal scaffold match, CWF holds their Battle of the Belts 1 & 3, Roy Welch passes away, Global shuts down, AWA runs Soldier field, All Japan celebrates 20 years, World Class runs their Labor Day Star Wars shows, New Japan awards Riki Choshu the Greatest 18 club title, the 3rd Tupelo concession stand brawl happens, Boris Malenko sues a fan, the monthly Dale Mann Segment and so much more! Enjoy!Visit our Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling podcast page! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gmbmpwFOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE:https://facebook.com/gmbmpwhttps://facebook.com/groups/gmbmpw/https://instagram.com/gmbmpwhttps://twitter.com/gmbmpwhttps://www.youtube.com/@GMBMPWCheck out the Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling family of shows!-This Month in Wrestling History with Quinton Quarisma: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0oL-yrnIHtlwUwn88C7hucy_tTB1V-gi-Sheik's Shorts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0oL-yrnIHtlaVHamAApDquYBXeGaHS8v-Live and In Color with Wolfie D podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wolfiedVISIT OUR AWESOME SPONSORS!-Captain's Corner (Conventions, Virtual Signings and more!): https://www.facebook.com/captinscorner-Gideon's Warriors ministry, Pro Wrestlers telling stories and their testimonies! (Contact Pastor Rick Reynolds for more info on how to bring them to your church at icw2009@hotmail.com)-T's Westside Original Gourmet Sauces: https://www.westsidesauces.com-PAHI (Balance shoes) https://pahiusa.com (Use code BBB10 for 10% OFF)ADVERTISE WITH US! For business and advertising inquiries contact us at gmbmpw@gmail.comVery Special Thanks To: -Sludge (@sludge_cast) for the "Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling" entrance theme!-Tracy Byrd and A Gathering Of None for the "Sheik Fell Down A Rabbit Hole" & "Name Game" theme songs! © 2026, jamesrockstreet Productions

Joel and Damon are back to discuss New Japan's Road To Destruction tour. We give our thoughts on Pro-Wrestling TAKE OFF!, the Hokkaido show confusion, Toru Yano and Togi Makabe, and we empty the mailbag with your questions.For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here  www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon are back to discuss New Japan's Road To Destruction tour. We give our thoughts on Pro-Wrestling TAKE OFF!, the Hokkaido show confusion, Toru Yano and Togi Makabe, and we empty the mailbag with your questions.For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here  www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Our Sponsors:* Sign up for MyBookie today and use our code VOWNETWORK for access to MyBookie's one of a kind Bet Back Bonus! If your bet hits, you win. If it misses, you'll earn a 100% Refund of up to $500 in Free Play. It's win-win. Get in on the action now at https://www.mybookie.agAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed TV Asahi's plans for English broadcasting, Wrestle Kingdom tickets going on sale and a look ahead to New Japan's continuing tour of Hokkaido. Plus, NJ talent on the CMLL Anniversario show. 

We are back in the Land of the Rising Son and it's a total mess per usual. JR's last WCW pay-per-view appearance is a wild supercard between New Japan and WCW along with discussion on the wacky TV going on around the period. Ultimo vs Liger! Muta vs Chono! Ron Simmons vs A Nazi!Sting vs Hiroshi fucking Hase!!!Check out Jim on social media at:https://www.threads.com/@thejimdbhttps://bsky.app/profile/thejimdb.bsky.socialYou can find all the Troubles social media happenings at:https://bsky.app/profile/troubleswres.bsky.socialhttps://www.threads.com/@troubleswreshttps://www.instagram.com/troubleswres/https://x.com/FromCrockettPod This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit troublesweekly.substack.com/subscribe

WWE sigue expandiéndose por el mundo y, después de la compra de AAA en México, la gran pregunta es: ¿podría Japón ser el siguiente objetivo? En este episodio de Último Hombre En Pie analizamos el expansionismo de WWE, su estrategia internacional y todas las posibilidades que existen alrededor de una posible entrada más profunda en el wrestling japonés. Hablamos de la relación de WWE con Pro Wrestling NOAH, los vínculos históricos con All Japan Pro Wrestling y el complicado escenario actual de New Japan Pro-Wrestling. ¿Podría WWE comprar una empresa japonesa? ¿Tiene sentido una operación con NOAH o AJPW? ¿O la compañía seguirá apostando por acuerdos y colaboraciones sin necesidad de adquirir una promoción? Además, tenemos un invitado muy especial: Alekay, que nos cuenta de primera mano su experiencia VIP durante los shows de WWE y AAA en México. Hablamos de cómo se vivió desde dentro este gran fin de semana de wrestling, la experiencia alrededor de los eventos, el ambiente en México y todo lo que supone vivir WWE y AAA desde una posición privilegiada. Y también repasamos y analizamos NXT, con todo lo sucedido en el programa de anoche, sus principales historias, combates, protagonistas y las consecuencias que puede tener lo ocurrido de cara a las próximas semanas. Un programa con actualidad WWE, AAA, NXT, wrestling japonés, Pro Wrestling NOAH, All Japan, New Japan y el futuro de la expansión internacional de WWE. ¡No te lo pierdas y únete al análisis más completo del wrestling en español! Suscríbete por 1,99€/mes y escucha episodios especiales cada sábado en: — iVoox (pestaña 'Apoyar') — Spotify (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uhep/subscribe) — Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/3pqZLmZ) — YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MrSWLf) Con acceso al Discord para mecenas: https://discord.gg/G79hvUCRSR ➕ Artículos para suscriptores Compra merchandising oficial de WWE en Fanatics con mi código: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/baXOax Sígueme en X: https://www.twitter.com/SrAlexGomez Sígueme en Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/siralexgomez Sígueme en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SrAlexGomez Compra merchandising en la tienda de UHEP: https://www.latostadora.com/uhep 00:00 Intro 00:24 Editorial 11:26 Así es vivir WWE y AAA en México 29:16 Análisis WWE NXT 48:00 Worlds Collide, Dusty Classic + Q&A

Joel and Damon are back to discuss New Japan's Road To Destruction shows from Korakuen Hall . We give our thoughts on Kosei Fujita's pin-fall over Aaron Wolf, Shun Skywalker, Zane Jay and Callum Newman, the return of Jeff Cobb and Robbie X, and we empty the mailbag with your questions.For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here  www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon are back to discuss New Japan's Road To Destruction shows from Korakuen Hall . We give our thoughts on Kosei Fujita's pin-fall over Aaron Wolf, Shun Skywalker, Zane Jay and Callum Newman, the return of Jeff Cobb and Robbie X, and we empty the mailbag with your questions.For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here  www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Our Sponsors:* Sign up for MyBookie today and use our code VOWNETWORK for access to MyBookie's one of a kind Bet Back Bonus! If your bet hits, you win. If it misses, you'll earn a 100% Refund of up to $500 in Free Play. It's win-win. Get in on the action now at https://www.mybookie.agAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode we discuss New Japan Destruction in Kobe with a huge match announcement, update AEW & TNA Viewership, provide an update on AEW All Out Ticket Sales, and the rest of the day's news and rumors!Find us on all social media including:Spotify: Fro Wrestling PodcastPandora: Fro Wrestling PodcastFacebook - Fro Wrestling PodcastOn X - @frowrestlingInstagram - @frowrestlingpodcastDiscord - Fro Wrestling PodcastAs well as these and many other platforms:Daily Motion, Rumble, Podomatic, Odysee, Bluesky, and many more!Please support our sponsors:3WA Wrestlingwww.worldwidewrestlingalliance...Beezle Games - Sketchy PeopleDoodle Games - Banani MarketFoo Games - Legendary ElementsALL AVAILABLE ATwww.thegamecrafter.com Fro Life Educational Planning www.frolifeplanning.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fro-wrestling-podcast--2103073/support.

Since today is the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, we figured we'd re-upload what is effectively our 9/11 show. Matt Griffin joins us to talk about the week from his perspective working in the U.S. Marine Corps public relations department at the time, plus Phil Schneider hops on for the indie section since he lived in Washington, DC at the time of the attacks and is a longtime evangelist of the Low-Ki vs. The Amazing Red match that took place on the UCW/ICW New York show in Queens that week.---Kris and David are joined by Matt Griffin (ACTION Wrestling) and Phil Schneider (Segunda Caida) this week to discuss the week that was September 12-18, 2001. Topics of discussion include:September 11th and how that affected us personally as well as the wrestling business, plus Dave Meltzer's thoughts on the feelings of the nation at the time in a powerful piece.How the WWF handled this situation and the infamous 9/13 live Smackdown from Houston with all the behind the scenes info you would want.The rest of the week in the WWF.New Japan's wild G-1 World Tournament, K-1's tax issues, and the awesomeness of 2001 CMLL.Phil joins us to discuss the United States indie scene including Low-Ki vs. Red tearing it up on the first wrestling show in NYC since 9/11, Jeff G. Bailey taking over Wildside, post-WCW startup madness, and Stevie Ray on Ricki Lake.A fantastic show and one of our best ever so don't miss it!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 9/110:36:16 WWF2:08:12 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, ZERO-ONE, BattlARTS, BJPW, DDT, FMW, Michinoku Pro, Osaka Pro, Toryumon, W*ING, ARSION, JD', NEO, & K-13:17:55 Classic Commercial Break3:20:27 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game3:50:10 Other North America: Matrats, ECCW, AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Luchas 2000, Monterrey, & Dandy-Navarro 4:13:13 Other USA: UCW, Assault, NWA, Memphis, OVW, HWA, MECW, IWAMS, The Wall, WOW Magazine, WrestleXpress, Hulk Hogan, & Ricki Lake (And yes, we found out after the show that the kid on there isn't who we thought he was.) To 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 My AEW 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.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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Since today is the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, we figured we'd re-upload what is effectively our 9/11 show. Matt Griffin joins us to talk about the week from his perspective working in the U.S. Marine Corps public relations department at the time, plus Phil Schneider hops on for the indie section since he lived in Washington, DC at the time of the attacks and is a longtime evangelist of the Low-Ki vs. The Amazing Red match that took place on the UCW/ICW New York show in Queens that week.---Kris and David are joined by Matt Griffin (ACTION Wrestling) and Phil Schneider (Segunda Caida) this week to discuss the week that was September 12-18, 2001. Topics of discussion include:September 11th and how that affected us personally as well as the wrestling business, plus Dave Meltzer's thoughts on the feelings of the nation at the time in a powerful piece.How the WWF handled this situation and the infamous 9/13 live Smackdown from Houston with all the behind the scenes info you would want.The rest of the week in the WWF.New Japan's wild G-1 World Tournament, K-1's tax issues, and the awesomeness of 2001 CMLL.Phil joins us to discuss the United States indie scene including Low-Ki vs. Red tearing it up on the first wrestling show in NYC since 9/11, Jeff G. Bailey taking over Wildside, post-WCW startup madness, and Stevie Ray on Ricki Lake.A fantastic show and one of our best ever so don't miss it!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 9/110:36:16 WWF2:08:12 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, ZERO-ONE, BattlARTS, BJPW, DDT, FMW, Michinoku Pro, Osaka Pro, Toryumon, W*ING, ARSION, JD', NEO, & K-13:17:55 Classic Commercial Break3:20:27 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game3:50:10 Other North America: Matrats, ECCW, AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Luchas 2000, Monterrey, & Dandy-Navarro 4:13:13 Other USA: UCW, Assault, NWA, Memphis, OVW, HWA, MECW, IWAMS, The Wall, WOW Magazine, WrestleXpress, Hulk Hogan, & Ricki Lake (And yes, we found out after the show that the kid on there isn't who we thought he was.) To 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 My AEW 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.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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast "Flagship" episode (9-9-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by co-host Rich Fann from the “Everything with Rich & Wade” VIP podcast. They began with a look at the AEW ratings this week and an overview of C.M. Punk's influence so far, they ask whether Adam Cole and Kenny Omega can or should coexist, is The Elite too big and how would it be best pruned, the prospects of Kevin Owens joining AEW, a look at AEW's babyface and heel depth chart, when should Roman Reigns fight Brock Lesnar, thoughts on the Becky Lynch-Bianca Belair exchange and their progress as a heel and a lead babyface respectively, Drew McIntyre current situation, an early look at WWE Extreme Rules, reaction to Triple H's health scare and reflecting on how his legacy for his pet project NXT was being demolished, what the NXT refresh could mean, the death of Daffney, frustration with New Japan this past weekend, MLW getting back up and running, Matt Cardona in contention as one of pro wrestling's most fascinating people of 2021 with his reinvention, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

424 Super J-Cast Kenny vs Will - Our TakesWith a slow New Japan week, Joel and Damon return to discuss the Kenny Omega vs Will Ospreay main event from AEW's All In show from London. We give our thoughts on the match, the impact for New Japan, United Empire storylines, and how it matches up with Yuya Uemura vs Ryohei Oiwa. We also empty the mailbag with your questions and give quick thoughts on this week's Road To Destruction shows.For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

424 Super J-Cast Kenny vs Will - Our TakesWith a slow New Japan week, Joel and Damon return to discuss the Kenny Omega vs Will Ospreay main event from AEW's All In show from London. We give our thoughts on the match, the impact for New Japan, United Empire storylines, and how it matches up with Yuya Uemura vs Ryohei Oiwa. We also empty the mailbag with your questions and give quick thoughts on this week's Road To Destruction shows.For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Our Sponsors:* Sign up for MyBookie today and use our code VOWNETWORK for access to MyBookie's one of a kind Bet Back Bonus! If your bet hits, you win. If it misses, you'll earn a 100% Refund of up to $500 in Free Play. It's win-win. Get in on the action now at https://www.mybookie.agAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on the Drive Thru, Jim reviews AEW All In: London! Plus Jim reviews Ric Flair's recent tweets about his robes, Meltzer & Alvarez bickering about modern heels & faces, New Japan's G1 Climax final, WWE Raw, Duel Arena 1, and much more! Thanks to our episode sponsors: PRIZEPICKS: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/JCE and use code JCE and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! ULTRA: Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code JCE at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad SURFSHARK: Go to https://surfshark.com/jce or use code JCE at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark! Send in your question for the Drive-Thru to: CornyDriveThru@gmail.com Follow Jim and Brian on Twitter: @TheJimCornette @GreatBrianLast Merch! https://arcadianvanguard.com/ Join Jim Cornette's College Of Wrestling Knowledge on Patreon to access the archives & more! https://www.patreon.com/Cornette Subscribe to the Official Jim Cornette channel on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/c/OfficialJimCornette Visit Jim's official site at www.JimCornette.com for merch, live dates, commentaries and more! You can listen to Brian on the 6:05 Superpodcast at 605pod.com or wherever you find your favorite podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Jeremy reported on New Japan's presence in AEW, including Will Ospreay getting a main event victory in Wembley Stadium. They discussed how Callumn Newman and the United Empire played into Ospreay's story, and what it might mean for New Japan in the future. Steven gave his report on what former Young Lions Shoma Kato and Katsuya Murashima have been up to on excursion. Plus, they previewed this weekend's action, with Jeff Cobb and Shota Umino's returning to NJPW rings. 

#kidromeo #wcw #powerplant #gmbmpwWelcome to Episode 137 of Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling (@gmbmpw) with hosts Jimmy Street (@jamesrockstreet), our action figure expert "The Plastic Sheik" Jared Street and the Territory Wrestling Guru, Quinton Quarisma! Enjoy!Today, once again in conjunction with Captain's Corner and Glory Days Grapplecon 5, we welcome Kid Romeo to the show! From his start at the Power Plant to WCW, Paul Orndorff, tagging with Elix Skipper, being a Jimmy Hart guy, we cover his time working for Bert Prentice in Nashville, his tours with New Japan, what he thought of HWA, his experiences in Puerto Rico, to what happened in TNA and so much more! See Kid Romeo at Glory Days Grapplecon 5, October 10th, with Captain's Corner at the Residence Inn, 2101 Northpointe Pkwy in beautiful, Lutz, FL! Enjoy!Visit our Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling podcast page! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gmbmpwFOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE:https://facebook.com/gmbmpwhttps://facebook.com/groups/gmbmpw/https://instagram.com/gmbmpwhttps://twitter.com/gmbmpwhttps://www.youtube.com/@GMBMPWCheck out the Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling family of shows!-This Month in Wrestling History with Quinton Quarisma: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0oL-yrnIHtlwUwn88C7hucy_tTB1V-gi-Sheik's Shorts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0oL-yrnIHtlaVHamAApDquYBXeGaHS8v-Live and In Color with Wolfie D podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wolfiedVISIT OUR AWESOME SPONSORS!-Captain's Corner (Conventions, Virtual Signings and more!): https://www.facebook.com/captinscorner-Gideon's Warriors ministry, Pro Wrestlers telling stories and their testimonies! (Contact Pastor Rick Reynolds for more info on how to bring them to your church at icw2009@hotmail.com)-T's Westside Original Gourmet Sauces: https://www.westsidesauces.com-PAHI (Balance shoes) https://pahiusa.com (Use code BBB10 for 10% OFF)ADVERTISE WITH US! For business and advertising inquiries contact us at gmbmpw@gmail.comVery Special Thanks To: -Sludge (@sludge_cast) for the "Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling" entrance theme!-Tracy Byrd and A Gathering Of None for the "Sheik Fell Down A Rabbit Hole" & "Name Game" theme songs! © 2026, jamesrockstreet Productions

Kris and David are joined by Scott Passner to discuss the week that was August 24-30, 1993, which Scott picked for us to do as a perk for dropping $50 on our Patreon, allowing him to not only request a week, but also sit in for a segment, which Scott does for the WWF section. Topics of discussion include:SummerSlam '93 and how the show was considered a disappointment overall despite a huge crowd.The greatness of Jerry Lawler in the Hart Family feud, featuring a feisty Bruce Hart guest appearance.The Heavenly Bodies giving the Steiners a WCW-style Steiners match in the WWF.Mr. Perfect vs. Shawn Michaels disappointing everyone.Lex Luger vs. Yokozuna and how the countout finish buried Luger, especially with the pomp and circumstance celebration afterwards.Randy Savage cutting Lex Luger's go-home promo for him on Superstars how and it made you want to see Savage in Lex's spot instead.Jim Cornette and Yokozuna on “Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee,” featuring Yoko playing tug o' war with Regis and friends.The Wall Street Journal covers a special New Japan show.Michinoku Pro does some STUDIO WRESTLING in Japan.AJW selling out the Budokan for a major show.Ron Skoler's IWC makes its debut as AAA's American promoter, debuting with a series of shows in California where Dave Meltzer is boots on the ground for what he says was, at the time, the best live show he had ever been to: La Revancha at the Los Angeles Sports Arena.Terry Funk makes his SMW TV debut in an amazing promo.Vince McMahon also cuts an amazing promo on USWA TV as McMemphis is in full effect.Jeff Jarrett shoots pool with Minnesota Fats.Brian Christopher gifts Miss Simpson (Toni Adams) her own personal valet in Miss Robin (Robin Smith/Veronica Lane/Vivacious Veronica).Ric Flair and Rick Rude's feud begins on Flair for the Gold.This was a strong show, and it's always fun to have Scott on, so take a listen!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:50:42 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, WAR, FMW, Michinoku Pro, W*ING, PWFG, AJW, LLPW, CMLL, Moreno/Arena Naucalpan, & UWA2:31:03 Classic Commercial Break2:35:32 Halftime/RIP rovert2:52:52 AAA3:26:34 Other USA: WWN, NCW (NY), WWOW, Peach State, SMW, USWA, GWF, Big D, Oregon, & Hulk Hogan4:49:37 WCWTo 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 My AEW 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.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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are joined by Scott Passner to discuss the week that was August 24-30, 1993, which Scott picked for us to do as a perk for dropping $50 on our Patreon, allowing him to not only request a week, but also sit in for a segment, which Scott does for the WWF section. Topics of discussion include:SummerSlam '93 and how the show was considered a disappointment overall despite a huge crowd.The greatness of Jerry Lawler in the Hart Family feud, featuring a feisty Bruce Hart guest appearance.The Heavenly Bodies giving the Steiners a WCW-style Steiners match in the WWF.Mr. Perfect vs. Shawn Michaels disappointing everyone.Lex Luger vs. Yokozuna and how the countout finish buried Luger, especially with the pomp and circumstance celebration afterwards.Randy Savage cutting Lex Luger's go-home promo for him on Superstars how and it made you want to see Savage in Lex's spot instead.Jim Cornette and Yokozuna on “Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee,” featuring Yoko playing tug o' war with Regis and friends.The Wall Street Journal covers a special New Japan show.Michinoku Pro does some STUDIO WRESTLING in Japan.AJW selling out the Budokan for a major show.Ron Skoler's IWC makes its debut as AAA's American promoter, debuting with a series of shows in California where Dave Meltzer is boots on the ground for what he says was, at the time, the best live show he had ever been to: La Revancha at the Los Angeles Sports Arena.Terry Funk makes his SMW TV debut in an amazing promo.Vince McMahon also cuts an amazing promo on USWA TV as McMemphis is in full effect.Jeff Jarrett shoots pool with Minnesota Fats.Brian Christopher gifts Miss Simpson (Toni Adams) her own personal valet in Miss Robin (Robin Smith/Veronica Lane/Vivacious Veronica).Ric Flair and Rick Rude's feud begins on Flair for the Gold.This was a strong show, and it's always fun to have Scott on, so take a listen!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:50:42 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, WAR, FMW, Michinoku Pro, W*ING, PWFG, AJW, LLPW, CMLL, Moreno/Arena Naucalpan, & UWA2:31:03 Classic Commercial Break2:35:32 Halftime/RIP rovert2:52:52 AAA3:26:34 Other USA: WWN, NCW (NY), WWOW, Peach State, SMW, USWA, GWF, Big D, Oregon, & Hulk Hogan4:49:37 WCWTo 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 My AEW 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.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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joel and Damon are back to discuss the fallout from New Japan's G1 Climax 36 Final - the epic Yuya Uemura vs Ryohei Oiwa match with listener feedback, internet buzz, and where the company moves from here.  We empty the mailbag with your questions and wrap-up our 2026 G1 coverage. For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here  www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon are back to discuss the fallout from New Japan's G1 Climax 36 Final - the epic Yuya Uemura vs Ryohei Oiwa match with listener feedback, internet buzz, and where the company moves from here.  We empty the mailbag with your questions and wrap-up our 2026 G1 coverage. For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here  www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at each title in New Japan pro wrestling, where the champions currently stand and who their next challengers are likely to be. Plus, thoughts on Dolly Parton, Tim Curry and the Transformers. Steven also concluded his look back at the career of Hiroyoshi Tenzan.  

Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 208 of Wrestling Tonight is all about AEW All In 2026, as the company returns to Wembley Stadium for its biggest show of the year. From the independent gamble that helped inspire AEW in 2018 to the enormous Wembley events that transformed All In into the company's flagship spectacle, the name carries a history unlike anything else on AEW's calendar. Now, after last year's trip to Texas, All In is back in London with a card built around some of the biggest names and most consequential matches AEW can offer. At the center of everything is Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay for the AEW World Championship. Ospreay's road to this match actually stretches back to the decision AEW didn't make in 2025, and his recent comments about Tony Khan, Hangman Page, his injury and the importance of New Japan add another layer to what already feels like a defining moment in his career. We break down why Wembley feels so important for Ospreay, what an Omega victory would mean and whether AEW is finally ready to make the move it considered a year ago. The rest of the card gives us plenty to argue about. Willow Nightingale and Mercedes Moné meet for the Women's World Championship with an additional injury wrinkle hanging over the match, while Jon Moxley and Nigel McGuinness reach the Continental Challenge Cup final with Wembley providing an intriguing backdrop. There's also the three way between Kyle Fletcher, Konosuke Takeshita and Kazuchika Okada, Kevin Knight vs. Darby Allin in Falls Count Anywhere, Copeland & Christian vs. the Young Bucks, the Women's Tag Team Championship match and the Casino Gauntlet. We're making picks across the card, and we don't necessarily see Wembley being a quiet night for the champions. One piece of the card that had remained unresolved is now much clearer. Hangman Page, Brody King and Bandido will defend the AEW World Trios Championship in a seven team Trios Roulette Royale on the Buy In. Tony Khan announced that the gauntlet style match will also feature five teams containing former Trios Champions The Demand, The Dogs, The Conglomeration, The Death Riders and the Bang Bang Gang, along with a mystery wild card trio. Kyle O'Reilly, whose status had been in question following Dynamite in Glasgow, is also expected to be available for the match. We get into what the late change adds to an already packed Wembley weekend and what possibilities that wild card spot could create. There is also a significant business story surrounding the show. The latest update has 43,585 tickets distributed for All In, up 568 from the previous day, as AEW makes its final push toward Sunday. We compare that number with the company's previous trips to Wembley and look at what this year's crowd tells us about where All In stands several years after the extraordinary success of its first London edition. Outside of AEW, we get into the ESPN WWE report that was subsequently retracted, as well as the $147.5 million WWE settlement and why the details behind that enormous figure matter considerably more than the headline alone. We also have CM Punk returning to NXT, adding another notable WWE story to an already loaded wrestling weekend. Episode 208 of Wrestling Tonight covers the history, stakes and biggest questions surrounding AEW All In 2026, our full Wembley predictions and the latest ticket update, plus the ESPN WWE retraction, WWE's $147.5 million settlement and CM Punk's NXT return. All In is back at Wembley, and we're breaking down what could be one of the most consequential nights of AEW's year without spoiling all of our picks before you hit play.

For over 4 years, Mike McGuire has been doing his best to walk the line and appease wrestling fans.  It's not always easy to stay neutral and positive in the realm of pro wrestling fandom, but this week, it's all bias, all the time. Thanks to YOUR questions, Mike is joined by Joe Aguinaldo to talk all about wrestling, life, and everything in between with NO FILTER. Keep in mind, "Uncensored" doesn't mean "unnecessarily profane", so if you're worried about playing this with young ones in the vehicle, it's fine.  Still, if you're a fan of certain wrestling, wrestlers, or anything else, you may be in agreement, or you may have more questions.  Whatever comes of this, thank YOU for your interest and being a part of this! From AEW to WWE, Dungeon Wrestling to New Japan and beyond, we talk about it all - always free, always about wrestling! For more on our shows, please subscribe, auto download and auto play, and join us at celebratewrestling.com!  

David is joined by AEW TNT champion “The Jet” Kevin Knight! David and Kevin discuss whose idea it was to blow up Darby Allin, what weapon in wrestling frightens him the most, Mara Sadé's wrestling free agency, and so much more! (5:26) Kevin's favorite wrestlers (7:21) What you learn in the L.A. Dojo most wrestlers don't (8:42) How the tag team mindset applies to Kevin's singles career (9:59) What it's like being surrounded by wrestlers just as hungry as he is in the Don Callis Family (12:24) If he was left to his own devices more in AEW than New Japan (14:43) Where Mara Sadè will show up next (16:14) Kevin's non-wrestling influences (18:24) Kevin's other sport (20:12) Second-guessing high-risk maneuvers (21:54) How exciting All in is for someone not from the U.K. (23:30) Kevin's upcoming falls count anywhere match against Darby Allin (25:01) Appreciating what's happening in real time Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Kevin Knight Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 206 of Wrestling Tonight begins with one of the biggest "what ifs" surrounding John Cena's retirement run. Adam Copeland says he believes Tony Khan would have allowed him to step outside AEW for one final Edge vs. Cena match in WWE. Copeland made it clear that nothing was ever formally proposed, Tony was never actually asked and WWE never officially rejected the idea, but his belief is that AEW would not have been the obstacle. It is especially interesting because Cena and Edge were so important to one another's careers, and a final match could have been more than nostalgia. It could have been one of those rare moments where WWE and AEW put the promotional rivalry aside for something that made sense historically. We look at whether it was ever realistic, what Tony allowing it would have meant for the relationship between the two companies and why one of the most obvious matches for Cena's farewell never got beyond the hypothetical stage. We then turn to AEW, where Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay have made their All In match increasingly personal. The story has become about far more than simply determining who the better wrestler is, with their history stretching back through PWG, New Japan and Ospreay's years of being compared to the standard Omega established before him. That rivalry now intersects with Ospreay's return from neck fusion surgery and his attempt to prove that he has finally surpassed Omega. Their sit-down with Renee Paquette revisited Omega questioning whether Ospreay ever truly replaced him and the lingering issue of Ospreay needing Don Callis' involvement to defeat Kenny at Forbidden Door. Omega then crossed another line by bringing Ospreay's family into the discussion before ultimately putting him through a table with the One-Winged Angel. With Ospreay back in front of his home crowd at Wembley after everything surrounding his surgery and recovery, AEW has turned this into one of the most important matches of his career. Pat McAfee's WWE future also appears increasingly clear. More than a year after stepping away from Raw commentary because of burnout, McAfee has added another major ESPN responsibility by joining Monday Night Countdown throughout the NFL season. His daily show will also broadcast from the site of Monday Night Football each week while he continues working College GameDay on Saturdays. McAfee has now reiterated that he does not intend to return to WWE television following the WrestleMania 42 stipulation where Cody Rhodes defeating Randy Orton meant McAfee would leave WWE programming for good. He even acknowledged that he may have been wrong about Cody after spending the storyline attacking him. Wrestling stipulations can always be undone, but between McAfee's comments and an ESPN schedule that now consumes both Saturdays and Mondays throughout football season, a regular WWE return looks increasingly unlikely. Josh Alexander is also moving closer to an in-ring return just over four months after undergoing knee surgery. Alexander resurfaced on Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling Mayhem and confronted Stu Grayson, teasing the eventual unification of MLP's Canadian Championship. Alexander has remained champion throughout his injury while Grayson became interim champion, giving them a ready-made program whenever Alexander receives clearance. No date has been announced, but MLP's Northern Rising on October 3 in Toronto would be a logical destination if Alexander is ready. The return is particularly meaningful considering Alexander has spoken about how disappointing it was to be unable to fulfill his responsibilities as champion after becoming the inaugural Canadian Champion following Scott D'Amore's relaunch of the promotion. On the WWE injury front, Logan Paul appears to be making progress from the torn triceps that required surgery after Saturday Night's Main Event in May. Paul recently visited Champion Sports Medicine in Birmingham, with Kevin Wilk saying he is looking good following surgery and eager to return to the ring. Paul himself has been more cautious, recently describing himself as still "very much injured" while saying that he is healing quickly and undergoing PRP treatment as part of the rehabilitation process. WWE has kept him involved on television during the recovery, while The Vision continued without him and Bron Breakker stepped into the tag team picture alongside Austin Theory. There is still no confirmed return date, but the latest update suggests Paul is progressing toward eventually getting back in the ring. Jim Johnston also believes the door to a WWE return is essentially closed. Johnston says he would happily compose wrestling themes again but believes Triple H views him as one of Vince McMahon's guys and has little interest in bringing him back. That is Johnston's interpretation rather than something Triple H has publicly confirmed, but it creates an interesting conversation about one of the most criticized aspects of WWE's current presentation. Johnston's greatest strength was creating music that immediately communicated who a wrestler was before they ever reached the ring. WWE does not necessarily need to turn its entire music department back over to Johnston, but completely ignoring someone responsible for so many instantly recognizable themes is worth discussing when modern entrance music continues to struggle to create that same connection. And finally, 31 years ago this week, Cactus Jack and Terry Funk produced one of the defining matches in the history of deathmatch wrestling at IWA Japan's Kawasaki Dream. Nearly 29,000 fans packed Kawasaki Stadium for the King of the Death Match tournament, with Funk and Cactus each surviving two violent matches before meeting in the final: a no-rope barbed-wire, exploding barbed-wire board and exploding-ring time-bomb deathmatch. Both men entered already beaten up, and what followed became the gold standard for the genre. The match worked because Funk and Foley could create emotion underneath all of the violence. The exploding boards delivered the spectacle, but the planned centerpiece of the match nearly became a disaster when the ring explosion at the ten-minute mark dramatically underdelivered. Instead of allowing the match to die with it, Funk and Cactus improvised. They went back to the remaining explosives and brought a ladder into the match, with Cactus eventually coming off it with an elbow before the closing sequence left both men tangled and destroyed in the wire. Cactus crawled over Funk for the pin and was crowned King of the Death Match. That victory meant considerably more than winning a tournament. Terry Funk was already one of wrestling's great legends and had rarely lost in Japan, while Cactus was still establishing what his career would become after leaving WCW. Foley has described the night as Funk effectively passing the torch to him, and the prestige from defeating Terry gave Cactus credibility that followed him long after Kawasaki. The match was messy, dangerous and even technically failed at the moment that was supposed to provide its biggest spectacle, but Funk and Foley turning that failure into something memorable is part of why it has endured. There have been crazier and more dangerous deathmatches since, but when you combine the atmosphere, violence, improvisation, emotional connection between the two men and what the victory ultimately meant for Mick Foley's career, Cactus Jack vs. Terry Funk remains one of the genre's defining matches. Episode 206 brings together one of wrestling's biggest crossover matches that never happened, Omega and Ospreay turning their decade-long rivalry personal before Wembley, Pat McAfee seemingly closing the door on WWE, Josh Alexander moving toward his comeback, Logan Paul continuing his recovery, Jim Johnston questioning whether WWE would ever welcome him back and a look back at the night Terry Funk helped make Cactus Jack the King of the Death Match.

In a move neither of us expected when she agreed to do these Rey de Parejas shows, "The Fashionista" Amy Hay has been inexplicably promoted to Dylan's temporary co-host position, and she wasted no time diving into one of the busiest stretches on the puroresu calendar for the first Eastern Lariat after STRIGGA announced he was taking a step back. (And we still miss you!) But we move! And for now D&A take the helm!   Our first order of business is the G1 Climax 36 Final from Ryōgoku, where Ryohei Oiwa cinched in the Big Lock to submit Yuya Uemura in a battle of first-time finalists and captured the biggest prize of his career. We break down a main event loaded with callbacks and an old school feel landing the night after Hiroyoshi Tenzan's retirement, and what it means that New Japan has handed its signature win and the boldness of the match Oiwa and Uemura worked. Then we go long. All 19 competitors, one by one, with our honest verdict on each man's tournament. Who used these three weeks to change how the audience sees them, who coasted on reputation, who got buried in a block that never gave them a real chance to shine, and whether the youth movement that produced a final four of Oiwa, Uemura, Yota Tsuji and Callum Newman is the clearest sign yet of how New Japan intends to move forward. We close the segment as a transition to DG as we talk about Shun Skywalker's debut and how his future looks as the newest member of the House of Torture!   From there we head to Kobe for DRAGONGATE's Rey de Parejas, which is still very much in motion. 12 teams across two blocks, Dylan & Amy run through the block picture as it stands, go over how each team has looked so far and discuss our favorite match so far which just so happens to be the biggest win of one of DG's many great young talent's careers.   Thanks again to Amy for taking on the G1 with me and she'll be back to keep going through the Rey de Parejas with me!   Please follow Amy on both her accounts and keep your eyes out for Gear of the Year, not just her writing but to offer your own picks and suggestions if you want to be a fashionista (but said fancy) like her!   www.x.com/amyhay___ www.x.com/altamy___ amyhayx.bluesky.social   For more coverage of Japanese wrestling, and wrestling past and present please check out our Patreon for literally 1000s of hours of audio and written content as well, including the brand new EL Weekly Newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/easternlariat    Follow us on Twitter/X:     https://www.twitter.com/easternlariat    https://www.twitter.com/viva_zero   https://www.twitter.com/strigga   Follow us on BlueSky: @easternlariat.bsky.social @vivazero.bsky.social @strigga.bksy.social   Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/easternlariat

Welcome back to a brand new episode of Dirt Sheet Radio! Jon and Greg are diving into another massive week in professional wrestling, covering political controversies, historic tournament finals, and the newest updates on returning stars. Here is everything on the card for today's show: Road Dogg's AEW Claims: We discuss Brian "Road Dogg" James claiming his conservative political beliefs are the reason he was turned down for a job with AEW CMLL Noche de Campeones 2026: All hail democracy! CMLL is handing the power over to the fans, revealing online polls to determine the challengers for multiple titles at the upcoming event. The New Era of NJPW: Breaking down an unbelievable G1 Climax 36 final where Ryohei Oiwa defeated Yuya Uemura by submission with the Big Lock. We also discuss the massive debut of Shun Skywalker and Jeff Cobb's shocking return to join Unbound Co.. AI Antonio Inoki: Discussing the strange AI Antonio Inoki. Solo Sikoa's Breakout: Solo is officially his own man now! We debate whether this is finally his breakout moment as a top star or if WWE is destined to drop the ball on his current push. CM Punk & Kevin Owens: The latest updates and escalation in the heated feud between the two massive stars. Ruby Soho's Return?: Looking into the latest reports that Ruby Soho has been medically cleared for an in-ring return by AEW since June following the birth of her daughter. AEW Dynamite 08-19-2026 Review: A complete recap and review of all the action and storylines from this week's Wednesday night flagship show.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Zack Heydorn from Brass Ring Media and Sports Illustrated. They cover these topics:Exploring where the Oba Femi-Paul Heyman-Bron Breakker story might land, and is there an obvious way that serves everyone involved and also makes sense?Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton being added to Sunday Night's Main EventRoman Reigns seemingly going full heel, but why there's still sound reason to not be 100 percent sure, and what really needs to be changed to make The Bloodline work as heelsMailbag question on John Cena's main event wrestler IQ compared to Roman Reigns' main event wrestler IQAnalysis of the All In line-up so far with thoughts on the job Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay, Sasha Banks, and Willow Nightingale are doing building their key matches, plus praise for the Kyle Fletcher vs. Konosuke Takeshita vs. Kazuchika Okada matchThe New Japan G1 Climax tournament results and what it showed about where New Japan stands in the summer of 2026 compared to past erasVIP-EXCLUSIVE AFTERSHOWMailbag on how New Day should be portrayed in AEW: Is it better to be similar to their WWE personas or a clean break or a blend?Thoughts on the Grayson Waller promo on NXT and what the rules should be for that fourth-wall-breaking style promosEmail on Sol Ruca and whether her wrestling style is disqualifyingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.Open The Voice Gate leads off this week discussing the debut of Shun Skywalker in New Japan before getting into big Rey De Parejas action! They give their spoiler-free recommendations through 8/16's Kobe show, discuss how the tournament has given life to Dragongate, their teams of the tournament, and look ahead to the last few weeks of Block matches and the knockouts next Korakuen!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 TwitterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

G1 Climax 36 is done. This week we wrap up the best New Japan tournament since the pandemic, hand out the stock report grades, and address some wrestling discourse that needs addressing.⏱️ What we cover:- G1 Climax 36 final thoughts - Full stock report: who came out looking like a million dollars and who didn't even look like a wooden nickel- Eric Bischoff was asked about WWE ticket prices and blamed the fans#G1Climax36 #NJPW #EricBischoff—————————————————————

Joel and Damon are back to review the final night of New Japan's G1 Climax 36 including the epic Yuya Uemura vs Ryohei Oiwa final along with Yota Tsuji vs Yuya Uemura and Ryohei Oiwa vs. Callum Newman semi-finals. The guys also discuss Shun Skywalker, Hiroyoshi Tenzan's retirement, Jeff Cobb's return, C-Block paying off, and we answer your questions.For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here: www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon are back to review the final night of New Japan's G1 Climax 36 including the epic Yuya Uemura vs Ryohei Oiwa final along with Yota Tsuji vs Yuya Uemura and Ryohei Oiwa vs. Callum Newman semi-finals. The guys also discuss Shun Skywalker, Hiroyoshi Tenzan's retirement, Jeff Cobb's return, C-Block paying off, and we answer your questions.For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here: www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 68! Trish and Sarah start with a full All In preview on their final show before August 30th, including a look at the C3 (15:44) and some puzzling happenings around the Men's World Championship. (24:30) What will a Will Ospreay title reign look like? (36:30) They also look at the soon to be announced trios match and potential debuts (46:30) before answering a question about MyAEW. (58:13) Next, Punk vs Owens- funny? Great? Or just sad? (1:04:00) The 2026 G1 is in the books! What made the final and the tournament so successful? (1:19:24) How important have Yota Tsuji contributions as champion been to the tour and New Japan? Who else is playing a part? (1:26:50) A listener question about the future of Forbidden Door (1:39:00) and what will your hosts be doing in 2030? (1:46:20)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon are back to review nights 16 and 17 of G1 Climax 36 including Callum Newman vs HENARE, Konosuke Takeshita vs Ryohei Oiwa , OSKAR vs Yuya Uemura, Gabe Kidd vs Ren Narita, and Boltin Oleg vs Great O'Khan. The guys also discuss C-Block updates, some G1 MVP talk, Ryohei Oiwa's heat-up and we answer your questions.For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon are back to review nights 16 and 17 of G1 Climax 36 including Callum Newman vs HENARE, Konosuke Takeshita vs Ryohei Oiwa , OSKAR vs Yuya Uemura, Gabe Kidd vs Ren Narita, and Boltin Oleg vs Great O'Khan. The guys also discuss C-Block updates, some G1 MVP talk, Ryohei Oiwa's heat-up and we answer your questions.For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon are back to review night 12 of G1 Climax 36 from Korakuen Hall including Oleg Boltin vs Yota Tsuji, Shingo Takagi vs. Konosuke Takeshita, Ryohei Oiwa vs Hirooki Goto, Jake Lee vs Great-O-Khan, and SANADA vs Yuto-Ice. The guys also discuss Damon's BTS week, C-Block updates, and we answer your questions.For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here  www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon are back to review night 12 of G1 Climax 36 from Korakuen Hall including Oleg Boltin vs Yota Tsuji, Shingo Takagi vs. Konosuke Takeshita, Ryohei Oiwa vs Hirooki Goto, Jake Lee vs Great-O-Khan, and SANADA vs Yuto-Ice. The guys also discuss Damon's BTS week, C-Block updates, and we answer your questions.For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here  www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Trish is joined by G1 marathon man Frankie to discuss what it is like to follow the G1 tour across Japan, what made the Yuto-Ice match with Yota Tsuji so special and why the IWGP Heavyweight Champion is in best in the world form right now. They also discuss how the Aaron Wolf investment is paying off for New Japan, how the loss of Shota Umino from the tournament after one night impacted the B Block and the role the former champions are playing in developing New Japan's young stars on this tour. Then, it is time to discuss if Jake Lee has over performed and which wrestler absolutely has not.Join us for all things G1, as we put the "Focus On" New Japan Pro Wrestling.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon are back to review night eight of G1 Climax 36 from Osaka including Boltin v Jake, SANADA v Oiwa's headlockfest, Takeshita v Crap O-Khan, Goto v Shingo's AI-special, and a delicious serving of moules from Yuto-Ice and Yota Tsuji.For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here  www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon are back to review night eight of G1 Climax 36 from Osaka including Boltin v Jake, SANADA v Oiwa's headlockfest, Takeshita v Crap O-Khan, Goto v Shingo's AI-special, and a delicious serving of moules from Yuto-Ice and Yota Tsuji.For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here  www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast "Flagship" episode (7-27-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch's Kelly Wells discussed whether AEW was going too far with the blood and weapons gorefests including several emails from listeners about that topic. They also respond to other emails on various topics including Wade Barrett's announcing and the AEW-New Japan dynamic. They move on to talk about the pending arrivals of C.M. Punk and Bryan Danielson, various directions their characters could go and who they could face and what kind of a difference they'll make. Then Karrion Kross's treatment on Raw compared to NXT and the internal politics, the state of AEW in general these days, the call-ups of Shotzi Blackheart, Tegan Nox, Toni Storm, and the returns of Goldberg and John Cena, the upcoming promos battles between Cena and Roman Reigns, and some New Japan and MLW talk at the end.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 199 is headlined by our midway report on G1 Climax 36 as we break down where every wrestler stands after eight nights, analyze the biggest stories shaping this year's tournament, and examine the road to Wrestle Kingdom. Along the way, we dive into the rich history behind New Japan's signature tournament, tracing its roots from the World League, MSG League and IWGP League eras through the birth of the G1 Climax in 1991 and the creation of the IWGP Heavyweight Championship rights certificate. We also examine Konosuke Takeshita's dominant run as IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, the emergence of Callum Newman, Boltin Oleg and Drilla Moloney, Gabe Kidd continuing to establish himself as one of wrestling's most compelling personalities, HENARE quietly putting together the best tournament of his career, and Zack Sabre Jr.'s shocking struggles just one year after winning the G1. We begin by looking at the history behind New Japan's annual summer tournament, from Antonio Inoki's dominance of the World League, MSG League and IWGP League through the World Cup Tournament in 1989, the one-year hiatus in 1990 and the debut of the G1 Climax in 1991. From there, we examine how the reward for winning the tournament evolved over the next two decades, discussing why early G1 winners didn't always receive the same prize, how some champions entered and won the tournament while already holding the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, why Yuji Nagata remains the only G1 winner never to challenge for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, and how New Japan ultimately created the IWGP Heavyweight Championship rights certificate to establish the modern Road to Wrestle Kingdom. We then break down the certificate era from 2012 through 2025, following Kazuchika Okada, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Tetsuya Naito, Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi and others as they defended their Wrestle Kingdom opportunities before January 4. We also discuss Jay White becoming the first wrestler to steal the rights certificate from a G1 winner, Zack Sabre Jr. and Konosuke Takeshita cashing in their title opportunities before Wrestle Kingdom, and how those decisions reshaped the modern tournament. We also preview the field for G1 Climax 36, New Japan opening the tournament in the United States for just the second time, and the unfortunate concussion that forced Shota Umino to withdraw before block play was complete. From there, we shift our attention to the action inside the ring as we recap Nights 5 through 8 of G1 Climax 36. We discuss Callum Newman scoring the biggest victory of his career over Zack Sabre Jr., Drilla Moloney's rise to the top of B Block while also signing a multi-show agreement with PRODUCE Wrestling, Konosuke Takeshita continuing to look every bit like the tournament favorite, Great-O-Khan's controversial victory over Hirooki Goto, SANADA's creative count-out win over Jake Lee, Yota Tsuji rebuilding momentum after an 0-2 start, HENARE becoming the first wrestler to reach eight points, and Gabe Kidd delivering one of the tournament's most memorable moments after defeating Zack Sabre Jr. and declaring he planned to win G1 Climax 36 "for my cardio" before entering what he called "a real tournament," the AEW Continental Classic. We wrap up by examining where both blocks stand heading into the second half of the tournament. We discuss Takeshita separating himself atop A Block while Yota Tsuji, Boltin Oleg and Ryohei Oiwa continue their pursuit, the three-way tie between HENARE, Drilla Moloney and Gabe Kidd atop B Block, Callum Newman's breakout performance, Zack Sabre Jr.'s uphill climb to stay alive, the impact of Shota Umino's walkover losses on the standings, and the biggest matches and storylines to watch as the race toward the G1 playoffs and Wrestle Kingdom enters its most important stretch. Be sure to support the show and join our Patreon for just $2.99 a month at Patreon.com/TheTurnbuckleTavern for exclusive content. Follow us on social media @TurnbuckleTavern for all the latest updates. Until the following week, when we wine and dine with you kings and queens, stay out of the alley and away from the pork and beans. Good luck and good speed.

Kris and David are back this week to discuss the week that was July 20-26, 1990. Topics of discussion include:Jesse Ventura's departure from the WWF over making a deal with Sega to lend his name and likeness to a wrestling video game that would be in direct competition to the WWF games.Sgt. Slaughter debuts on a heel on WWF TV as we discuss how different his whole run goes if Iraq doesn't invade Kuwait…plus his final AWA TV appearances are still airing.The Legion of Doom also makes their WWF TV debut with a little bit of a different presentation than they would get weeks later.Paul Roma and Hercules turn heel on the Rockers in an angle that could've went better.Rick Rude and Bobby Heenan appear on The Arsenio Hall Show in what proves to be an awkward segment at times.The Road Warriors debut in New Japan, albeit for only a handful of shows since they are already signed to the WWF.Riki Choshu and Koji Kitao get into a major spat with Kitao hurling racial slurs and walking out of NJPW.Male fans coming to All Japan Women shows in real numbers for the first time since the rise of the Beauty Pair, and they're cheering for the women that the female fans don't like, such as Aja Kong.Rumors of a new national promotion get going in the newsletters, and yes, this is the future Global Wrestling Federation.Wild and crazy times in Memphis with Jerry Lawler, Bill Dundee, and Tessa feuding with The Dirty White Boy, Eddie Gilbert, and The Dirty White Girl.Kerry Von Erich officially leaves the USWA and tells fans to watch him in the WWF on the way out.Jeannie Clarke has incriminating photos of Chris Adams to give to his wife Toni.The NWA not knowing what they want to be as far as a wrestling promotion.Harley Race and Buddy Landell subbing for Ric Flair and Stan Lane respectively on Florida shows, albeit for totally different reasons.This was a blast of a show, so take a listen and enjoy!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF0:57:39 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, SWS, FMW, UWF, AJW, The Main Event (New Zealand), CWA, & England1:21:50 Classic Commercial Break1:25:40 Halftime2:20:34 Other USA: “New National Promotion” (GWF), TWA, NAWA (NC), GASW, IWA (Russen), FCW, David Woods, USWA, TWF, AWA, PWA, LPWA, & Portland3:48:59 NWA/WCWTo 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 My AEW 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.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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joel and Damon are back to review night five of G1 Climax 36 from Niigata including Zack Sabre Jr. vs Callum Newman, Drilla Moloney vs Yuya Uemura, and Gabe Kidd vs Aaron Wolf. The guys also discuss Jake Lee and SANADA, World Cup wrap-up, Damon's Boltin Oleg worries, Yuto-Ice stonks, and we answer your questions. For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here  www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy