Podcast appearances and mentions of Shingo Takagi

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

Block A rolls into Hiroshima with two matches that could've sunk the card and two that absolutely saved it — plus a main event that makes Takeshita the first man in either block to hit double digits. Full night breakdown, match ratings, and where the block picture stands with three matches to go.⏱️ What we cover:- Boltin Oleg's fast, dominant win over Sanada to open the show- The Jake Lee/Yuto-Ice handcuff fiasco - Great-O-Khan and Shingo Takagi brawl to the bathroom- Yota Tsuji vs. Ryohei Oiwa and Takeshita vs Goto in save the dayWhich of these matches blew you away more?#G1Climax36 #NJPW #KonosukeTakeshita—————————————————————

This week, Steven and Jeremy reviewed an up and down week of G1 action. We saw some of the best and some of the worst of what NJPW is today. Shingo Takagi, Hirooki Goto, Yota Tsuji and Oleg Boltin shined, but Great O-Khan and Gabe Kidd's antics put sour tastes in their mouths. Plus, BUSHIROAD's restructuring and how it still may have an impact on NJPW, a preview of this coming week's action and Steven began his look back at the career of Hiroyoshi Tenzan.  

G1 Climax 36 is heating up, and the standings are starting to tell a very interesting story. Jeremy Donovan and the “Young Boy” Josh Smith break down Nights 4 through 7, where Konosuke Takeshita has surged ahead in A Block while the rest of the field stays tightly packed behind him. Meanwhile, B Block has turned into a three-way war at the top with HENARE, Gabe Kidd, and Drilla Moloney all sitting at 8 points.They dive into key matches like Yota Tsuji vs. Shingo Takagi, Gabe Kidd vs. Zack Sabre Jr., and the continued rise of Callum Newman and Yuto-Ice. On top of the reviews, the guys preview the next stretch of G1 action and discuss what to watch as the tournament hits its critical middle phase.Join our Patreon for ad-free audio, live video streams, and other bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/KIStrongStyleFollow us on YouTube: @SocialSuplexFollow us on X: @SocialSuplex, @KIStrongStyle, @JeremyLDonovanFollow us on Instagram: @SocialSuplexLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialSuplex/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/QUaJfaCVisit our website for news, columns, and podcasts: https://socialsuplex.com/Join the Social Suplex community Facebook Group: The Wrestling (Squared) CircleKeepin' It Strong Style is the New Japan Pro Wrestling Podcast of the Social Suplex Podcast Network. Support the Social Podcast Network by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

G1 Climax 36 is heating up, and the standings are starting to tell a very interesting story. Jeremy Donovan and the “Young Boy” Josh Smith break down Nights 4 through 7, where Konosuke Takeshita has surged ahead in A Block while the rest of the field stays tightly packed behind him. Meanwhile, B Block has turned into a three-way war at the top with HENARE, Gabe Kidd, and Drilla Moloney all sitting at 8 points.They dive into key matches like Yota Tsuji vs. Shingo Takagi, Gabe Kidd vs. Zack Sabre Jr., and the continued rise of Callum Newman and Yuto-Ice. On top of the reviews, the guys preview the next stretch of G1 action and discuss what to watch as the tournament hits its critical middle phase.Join our Patreon for ad-free audio, live video streams, and other bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/KIStrongStyleFollow us on YouTube: @SocialSuplexFollow us on X: @SocialSuplex, @KIStrongStyle, @JeremyLDonovanFollow us on Instagram: @SocialSuplexLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialSuplex/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/QUaJfaCVisit our website for news, columns, and podcasts: https://socialsuplex.com/Join the Social Suplex community Facebook Group: The Wrestling (Squared) CircleKeepin' It Strong Style is the New Japan Pro Wrestling Podcast of the Social Suplex Podcast Network. Support the Social Podcast Network by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

James and Christy bring you all the action from night's 4 & 5 of G1 Climax 36. The paid discuss a series of stand out performances from Shingo Takagi, Oleg Boltin, Zach Sabre Jnr and Callum Newman as the tournament enters its second week!

This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at the past week's G1 Climax action. Each participant and their journey was analyzed, including Yota Tsuji, Konosuke Takeshita, Yuya Uemura and Oleg Boltin's strong starts, good matches from Hirooki Goto and, of all people, SANADA, plus a look at the week ahead. Plus, Oskar on commentary, the petty reason Steven isn't rooting for Shingo Takagi, Jeremy's love for large robots and a suggestion on how Shota Umino's angle with Gabe Kidd should have been handled.   

NJPW G1 Climax 36 Night 4 from Sendai delivers a surprisingly great performance from "Sleepy" Sanada, and Boltin Oleg's continued push into full-on monster territory against Shingo Takagi.⏱️ What we cover:Sanada shaking off the "Sleepy" label with a genuinely great outing over Yota TsujiYuto-Ice gets choked out for the second time in the tournamentBoltin Oleg's dominant win over Shingo Takagi: More monster?#G1Climax36 #NJPW #Sanada—————————————————————

Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 195 is headlined by WWE Unreal Season 3 pulling back the curtain on one of the company's biggest creative decisions as Triple H reveals Bron Breakker was originally planned to win the 2026 Royal Rumble, the fallout from Saturday Night's Main Event at Madison Square Garden, growing speculation surrounding Tom Brady's WWE future, AEW's inaugural Redemption pay-per-view, and a dramatically reshaped G1 Climax 36 after four nights of tournament action. We begin in WWE with the fallout from Saturday Night's Main Event as CM Punk and Cody Rhodes preserved their SummerSlam Undisputed WWE Championship showdown after defeating Gunther and Sami Zayn in a controversial main event. We break down Nick Aldis' decisive involvement, why Gunther has every reason to feel robbed, and how WWE protected its SummerSlam main event while leaving unresolved issues between all four competitors. We also discuss Fatal Influence capturing the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, Lyra Valkyria taking her rivalry with Bayley to an even darker place following a vicious post-match assault, Danhausen defeating JD McDonagh with memorable assistance from NBA Champion Karl-Anthony Towns, Trick Williams retaining the United States Championship over Laredo Kid, Oba Femi sending another warning to Brock Lesnar before Hell in a Cell, Roman Reigns closing the show alongside NBA Champion Jalen Brunson before a confrontation with Seth Rollins and Tyrese Haliburton, and why the celebrity-heavy closing segment made for an unusual ending after the night's biggest wrestling match had already concluded. We also examine the show's impressive Google Trends performance and how Madison Square Garden once again delivered one of the strongest Saturday Night's Main Event performances of the modern era. We then shift to WWE Unreal Season 3 as Netflix's behind-the-scenes series reveals Bron Breakker was originally scheduled to win the 2026 Royal Rumble before WWE changed course. We discuss Triple H's concerns over whether Breakker was ready for the pressure that comes with winning WWE's biggest annual match, whether fans would accept the push, and how Breakker's hernia injury the following night ultimately changed the trajectory of his WrestleMania season. We also examine John Cena's candid stories from his farewell tour, including why he refused to perform Rey Mysterio's 619 during his final match with AJ Styles at Crown Jewel, the handwritten introduction he personally gave Alicia Taylor honoring Styles' legendary career across TNA, NJPW and WWE, and why that unscripted tribute unexpectedly landed Cena in trouble with WWE management. We also discuss reports that Tom Brady and WWE are engaged in ongoing conversations following Brady's recent confrontations with Logan Paul at Fanatics Fest and the FIFA World Cup Final. We examine how Brady's relationship with Fanatics, his comments about potentially wrestling, and his ties to WWE could make an eventual appearance a realistic possibility. We also cover popular streamer N3on's public apology to Penta after accidentally livestreaming the Intercontinental Champion without his mask at Fanatics Fest, plus the latest legal development as Janel Grant's lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE officially moves into private arbitration. Over in AEW, we preview the inaugural Redemption pay-per-view from Montreal as the Bell Centre hosts its first-ever AEW pay-per-view event. We break down Kenny Omega defending the AEW World Championship against Kevin Knight, Kyle Fletcher defending the International Championship against Bandido, Mark Davis putting the National Championship on the line against Andrade El Ídolo, Adam Copeland and Christian Cage defending the AEW World Tag Team Championship against Claudio Castagnoli and PAC, Thekla defending the AEW Women's World Championship against Willow Nightingale, Hikaru Shida defending the TBS Championship against Maya World, Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay joining forces against The Young Bucks, Chris Jericho facing Tommaso Ciampa in a No Holds Barred Match, and the Rougeau wrestling dynasty celebration scheduled for the pre-show. From there, we head to AAA, where Rey Mysterio has officially launched the tournament to crown a new AAA Latin American Champion following El Hijo del Vikingo's injury. We discuss El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. becoming the first qualifier for the TripleManía 34 championship match, preview the remaining qualifying matches, and break down La Hiedra and Laredo Kid earning a AAA World Mixed Tag Team Championship opportunity against Lola Vice and Mr. Iguana as Verano de Escándalo rapidly approaches. Over in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, G1 Climax 36 has become even more unpredictable after four nights of tournament action. We recap Hirooki Goto's victory over IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Yota Tsuji, Yuya Uemura's career-defining upset of Zack Sabre Jr., Ren Narita shocking Callum Newman, Gabe Kidd rebounding after his opening-night loss, and then break down Night Four as Oleg Boltin scored a statement victory over Shingo Takagi, SANADA handed Tsuji another costly defeat, Jake Lee knocked off Goto to erase his undefeated record, and Konosuke Takeshita and Ryohei Oiwa continued their impressive tournaments. We examine why A Block has transformed into a five-way tie for first place while B Block remains just as competitive heading into the next round of matches. Plus, we preview the week ahead across professional wrestling, including Monday Night Raw featuring Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins face-to-face, Oba Femi confronting Brock Lesnar, Sol Ruca defending the Women's Intercontinental Championship against Raquel Rodriguez, and Joe Hendry and Danhausen's concert. We also preview AEW Dynamite, TNA Impact, WWE SmackDown, AEW Collision, AAA on Fox, NWA Powerrr, and continue looking ahead to SummerSlam as CM Punk defends the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns battles Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship, Brock Lesnar collides with Oba Femi inside Hell in a Cell, Penta defends the Intercontinental Championship against Chad Gable, and several more blockbuster matches continue taking shape. 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.  

Matt Maher, aka Imp, revisits the AEW week that was.Talking Dynamite and Collision in the aftermath of Forbidden Door and on the builds to Redemption and All In!Dynamite- MJF vs Mark Briscoe (3:13)Collision- Claudio & PAC vs Shingo Takagi & "Drilla" Maloney (26:19)The Social Suplex Newsletter: https://www.socialsuplex.com/frontpage-15/Follow us on Bluesky: @socialsuplex.bsky.social, @thedamnimplicat.bsky.socialFollow us on Twitter: @SocialSuplexFollow us on Instagram: @SocialSuplexLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialSuplex/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/QUaJfaCVisit our website for news, columns, and podcasts: https://socialsuplex.com/Join the Social Suplex community Facebook Group: The Wrestling (Squared) CircleSupport the Social Podcast Network by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

AEW Forbidden Door 2026 is live in San Jose, California Join the Ant's as they cover AEW Forbidden Door 2026! We kick off the night with a Triple Threat Tag Match as Titan & Shingo Takagi battle Young Bucks and ROH Tag Champions Mistico & Mascara Dorado. Kenny Omega challenges Zack Sabre Jr. AEW Continental Champion Jon Moxley defends against ROH Champion Bandido. IWGP Global Champion PAC battles Shota Umino. AEW Women's Champion Thekla defends against Starlight Kid. AEW Tag Team Champions Adam Copeland and Christian Cage battle The Dogs. Mercedes Mone challenges Maya World in the Owen Hart Cup Finals. We see an epic 12 man Steel Cage Match as AEW Champion MJF leads his team of Jake Doyle, Okada, Andrade El Idolo and AEW TNT Champion Kevin Knight as they battle Mark Briscoe, Darby Allin, Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong, Kyle O'Reilly and AEW International Champion Konosuke Takeshita. And in the main event, Swerve Strickland goes to war with Will Ospreay in the Owen Hart Cup finals, where the winner gets a title shot at AEW All In 2026  in London. 

Hey everyone! This is our FORBIDDEN DOOR 2026 Review. Hope you enjoy!! 12-Man Steel Cage Match: Team DCMJF (AEW World Champion MJF & Don Callis Family's TNT Champion “The Jet” Kevin Knight, Kyle Fletcher, Jake Doyle, Kazuchika Okada and Andrade El Ídolo) vs. Team Briscoe (Mark Briscoe, AEW World Trios Champions The Conglomeration's Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong and Kyle O'Reilly, AEW International Champion Konosuke Takeshita & Darby Allin)Owen Hart Foundation Men's Tournament Final: Will Ospreay vs. Swerve StricklandOwen Hart Foundation Women's Tournament Final: Mercedes Moné vs. Maya WorldAEW Women's World Championship Match: Thekla (c) vs. Starlight KidAEW Continental Championship Match: Jon Moxley (c) vs. ROH World Champion BandidoKenny Omega vs. Zack Sabre Jr.IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship Match: Shota Umino (c) vs. PACAEW World Tag Team Championship Match: Adam Copeland & Christian Cage (c) vs. The Dogs (David Finlay and Clark Connors)3-Way Tag Team Non-Title Match: ROH World Tag Team Champions & CMLL World Trios Champions El Sky Team (Máscara Dorada and CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion & IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Champion Místico) vs. Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) vs. Unbound Co. (Shingo Takagi and Titán)The Buy-In: AEW Women's World Tag Team Championship Match: Divine Dominion (“Megasus” Megan Bayne and “Colossal” Lena Kross) (c) vs. Thunder Rosa & OlympiaThe Buy-In: TBS Championship Survival of the Fittest Qualifying Match: Skye Blue of Triangle of Madness vs. Maika

John Pollock and Wai Ting review AEW Forbidden Door 2026 headlined by the Owen Hart Cup Finals featuring Will Ospreay vs. Swerve Strickland and Mercedes Moné vs. Maya World, along with Team Briscoe vs. Team MJF in a 12-man steel cage match.AEW Forbidden DoorJune 28, 2026San Jose, California, USASAP Center at San JoseMen's Owen Hart Cup Final: Will Ospreay vs. Swerve Strickland12-Man Steel Cage Match: Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong, Kyle O'Reilly, Konosuke Takeshita & Darby Allin vs. MJF, Kevin Knight, Kyle Fletcher, Jake Doyle, Kazuchika Okada, and Andrade El Ídolo (If Briscoe's team wins, he earns an AEW World Championship shot)Women's Owen Hart Cup Final: Mercedes Moné vs. Maya WorldAEW Women's World Championship: Thekla (c) vs. Starlight KidKenny Omega vs. Zack Sabre Jr.AEW Continental Championship: Jon Moxley (c) vs. BandidoAEW World Tag Team Championship: Cope & Christian Cage (c) vs. The Dogs (David Finlay & Clark Connors)IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship: Shota Umino (c) vs. PACThe Young Bucks vs. El Sky Team (Místico and Máscara Dorada) vs. Unbound Co. (Shingo Takagi and Titán)The Buy-In:AEW Women's World Tag Team Championship: Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne & Lena Kross) (c) vs. Thunder Rosa & OlympiaTBS Title Survival of the Fittest Qualifier: Skye Blue vs. MaikaDrilla Maloney vs. Daniel GarciaPhoto Courtesy: AEWAd Inquiries: info@truenativemedia.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sean Ross Sapp (@SeanRossSapp) reviews tonight's AEW Forbidden Door PPV, June 28, 2026: - Men's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Finals: Swerve Strickland vs. Will Ospreay - Women's Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Finals: Mercedes Mone vs. Maya World - Steel Cage 12 Man Tag Match: Team Mark Briscoe (Mark Briscoe, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong, Orange Cassidy, Konosuke Takeshita, and Darby Allin) vs. Team MJF (MJF, Kevin Knight, Kyle Fletcher, Jake Doyle, Kazuchika Okada, and Andrade El Idolo) - Kenny Omega vs. Zack Sabre Jr. - AEW World Tag Team Championships: Adam Copeland & Christian Cage (c) vs. The Dogs (Clark Connors & Gabe Kidd) - AEW Continental Championship: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Bandido - AEW Women's World Championship: Thekla (c) vs. Starlight Kid - IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship: Shota Umino (c) vs. PAC - The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) vs. El Sky Team (Místico and Máscara Dorada) vs. Unbound Co. (Shingo Takagi and Titán) - Zero Hour – AEW Women's World Tag Team Championship: Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne & Lena Kross) (c) vs. Thunder Rosa & Olympia - Zero Hour – TBS Championship Survival of the Fittest Qualifying Match: Skye Blue vs. Maika EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fightful Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! A MUST HAVE for wrestling fans! Watch all WWE shows with one Netflix subscription, and save HUNDREDS on AEW PPV events with a MYAEW subscription! If you want to bet on Wrestling, or any other sport, check out our new partner where we get ALL of our odds! https://mybookie.website/joinwithFIGHTFUL and use the promo code FIGHTFUL. Deposit $100, get $50. Go in with $200, and they'll make it $100! Buy two months of BlueChew Gold, and get the third for FREE with promo code FIGHTFUL! Visit BlueChew.com, code FIGHTFUL! Get the best night's sleep of your life and 100 nights risk free on a great mattress with http://HelixSleep.com/Fightful! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My review of AEW Forbidden Door! Breaking down the biggest matches, standout moments, surprises, and what worked (and what didn't) from one of AEW's biggest crossover events. Drop your match of the night and overall grade in the comments, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more wrestling content!Pre-Show TBS Championship Survival of the Fittest Qualifying Match: Skye Blue vs. MaikaPre-Show AEW Women's World Tag Team Championship Match: Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne & Lena Kross) (c) vs. Thunder Rosa & OlympiaMain CardAEW World Tag Team Championship: Adam Copeland & Christian Cage (c) vs. The Dogs (David Finlay & Clark Connors)IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship: Shota Umino (c) vs. PacAEW Women's World Championship: Thekla (c) vs. Starlight KidThe Young Bucks vs. El Sky Team (Místico & Máscara Dorada) vs. Unbound Co. (Shingo Takagi & Titán)AEW Continental Championship: Jon Moxley (c) vs. BandidoKenny Omega vs. Zack Sabre Jr.Women's Owen Hart Cup Final: Mercedes Moné vs. Maya WorldMen's Owen Hart Cup Final: Will Ospreay vs. Swerve Strickland6-on-6 Steel Cage Match: Team MJF (MJF, Kevin Knight, Kyle Fletcher, Kazuchika Okada, Andrade El Idolo & Jake Doyle) vs. Team Briscoe (Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong, Kyle O'Reilly, Konosuke Takeshita & Darby Allin)Subscribe to Hubbard Wrestling Weekly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HWWeekly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HW Weekly Site- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.hwweekly.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://hwweekly.threadless.com/designs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join EPW Discord Server

NJPW Dominion 6.14 In Osaka-Jo HallNJPW World Television Title MatchKonosuke Takeshita (c) defeats SANADA (8:24)No Disqualification MatchJake Lee defeats El Phantasmo (w/Jado) by referee's decision (9:40)Tag Team MatchTaichi & Yuya Uemura defeat TMDK (Ryohei Oiwa & Zack Sabre Jr.) (13:15)Singles MatchEl Desperado defeats Mistico (9:33)NEVER Openweight Title MatchAaron Wolf defeats Ren Narita (w/Dick Togo, Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Yujiro Takahashi) (c) (9:24) - TITLE CHANGE !!!IWGP Tag Team Title MatchUnited Empire (Great-O-Khan & HENARE) defeat Knockout Brothers (OSKAR & Yuto-Ice) (c) (21:30) - TITLE CHANGE !!!IWGP Global Heavyweight Title Three Way MatchShota Umino defeats Andrade El Idolo (c) and Drilla Moloney (16:20) - TITLE CHANGE !!!IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title MatchYOH defeats DOUKI (w/SHO) (c) (17:57) - TITLE CHANGE !!!IWGP Heavyweight Title MatchYota Tsuji (w/Shingo Takagi) defeats Callum Newman (w/Francesco Akira, Great-O-Khan, Jake Lee & Zane Jay) (c) (24:32) - TITLE CHANGE !!!#NJPW #AEW #ForbiddenDoor

Joel and Damon are back to review New Japan's Wrestling Dontaku, including Hirooki Goto, YOSHI-HASHI, & Oleg Boltin vs. Will Ospreay, HENARE, & Great-O-Khan, Callum Newman vs Shingo Takagi, Aaron Wolf vs Don Fale, and Yota Tsuji vs. Andrade El Idolo. The guys also discuss how New Japan creates stars, even more Arsenal vibes, the advancement of Callum Newman, Don Fale is a Don? 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 New Japan's Wrestling Dontaku, including Hirooki Goto, YOSHI-HASHI, & Oleg Boltin vs. Will Ospreay, HENARE, & Great-O-Khan, Callum Newman vs Shingo Takagi, Aaron Wolf vs Don Fale, and Yota Tsuji vs. Andrade El Idolo. The guys also discuss how New Japan creates stars, even more Arsenal vibes, the advancement of Callum Newman, Don Fale is a Don? 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

Wrestling Dontaku 2026 is in the books, and NJPW looks different heading out of Fukuoka. Jeremy Donovan and the "Young Boy" Josh Smith review both nights of Wrestling Dontaku, react to Andrade El Idolo winning the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship, break down Callum Newman's IWGP Heavyweight title defense against Shingo Takagi, cover the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag title change, DOUKI's BOSJ boycott, and preview the road to Dominion.Join our Patreon for ad-free audio, live video streams, and other bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/KIStrongStyleFollow us on YouTube: @SocialSuplexFollow us on X: @SocialSuplex, @KIStrongStyle, @JeremyLDonovanFollow us on Instagram: @SocialSuplexLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialSuplex/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/QUaJfaCVisit our website for news, columns, and podcasts: https://socialsuplex.com/Join the Social Suplex community Facebook Group: The Wrestling (Squared) CircleKeepin' It Strong Style is the New Japan Pro Wrestling Podcast of the Social Suplex Podcast Network. Support the Social Podcast Network by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join SP3, J-News & Sonal for our NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026 Review breaking down the two-night event ft. Callum Newman vs Shingo Takagi for the IWGP Heavyweight Title & Yota Tsuji vs Andrade El Idolo for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship. TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro 3:18 SP3, J-News & Sonal welcome you to the show 8:16 Thoughts on big tag team match for Ignition To Dominion main event 10:46 JC Mateo aka Jeff Cobb & Tonga Loa get released from WWE / will they return from NJPW? 21:37 Breaking down the cautionary tale of Jeff Cobb leaving New Japan for WWE 31:16 J-News w/some advice for those who sign with WWE / better success rate starting on NXT if you are from New Japan Show Recap 41:01 Overall thoughts on 2 night Wrestling Dontaku events Day 1 43:24 Hontai vs Taguchi Japan 6-Man Tag 48:12 Knockout Brothers vs Tomoaki Honma & Masatora Yasuda 50:50 Hontai & Mistico vs TMDK 8-Man Tag / Mistico & Desperado challenge Ichiban Sweet Boys 57:20 United Empire vs Goto Revolutionary Army 6-Man Tag 1:03:22 Konosuke Takeshita & Shota Umino vs House of Torture 1:09:14 Unbound Co. vs United Empire 10-Man Tag 1:17:09 Aaron Wolf vs Don Fale 1:20:59 Ren Narita vs Boltin Oleg (NEVER Openweight Championship) / challenge from Aaron Wolf for Narita 1:30:36 Yota Tsuji vs Andrade El Idolo (IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship) / Drilla Moloney & Shota Umino challenge Andrade 1:41:10 Andrade & Tsuji both Top 5 wrestlers of 2026 / thoughts on what's next for Global Title / when we get round 3 of Andrade/Tsuji? 1:45:18 Ospreay wanting to be the bridge from AEW to NJPW / short title runs in 1st reign 1:48:38 Ratings on Day 1 Day 2 1:50:40 Masatora Yasuda vs Taisei Nakahara (Pre-Show) 1:52:18 Konosuke Takeshita vs Chase Owens (NJPW World TV Championship) / SANADA returns to attack Takeshita / Takeshita joins Hontai 2:00:18 Unbound Co. vs Taguchi Japan Tag Match / Daiki Nagai ready for Best of Super Juniors 2:02:48 Knockout Brothers vs Shota Umino & Tomoaki Honma 2:06:19 Hontai vs House of Torture 10-Man Tag / Tiger Mask retirement coming 2:08:38 Taichi & Yuya Uemura vs TMDK / Challenge for Taichi & Uemura vs Oiwa & Zack Sabre Jr. 2:12:51 Unbound Co. vs United Empire 8-Man Tag 2:15:44 Ichiban Sweet Boys vs Mistico & El Desperado (IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Titles) 2:21:39 Bishamontin vs United Empire (NEVER Six-Man Tag Team Championships) / HENARE & Great O Khan challenge KOB for Tag Titles 2:29:06 Callum Newman vs Shingo Takagi (IWGP Heavyweight Title) / Callum antagonizes Ospreay into joining United Empire attack / Callum challenges Tsuji & Shingo to tag match against him & Jake Lee at Ignition To Dominion for title shot 2:35:59 Newman & Ospreay PERFECT post match angle & promos / more analysis on Callum/Shingo 2:43:10 Ratings for Day 2 2:47:23 Ratings for the entire Dontaku weekend 2:49:10 Outro Like, share, superchat and subscribe to support! #njDONTAKU #NJPW #AEW #AndradeElIdolo #YotaTsuji #CallumNewman #ShingoTakagi #WillOspreay #UnitedEmpire #UnboundCo 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/

Wrestling Dontaku 2026 is in the books, and NJPW looks different heading out of Fukuoka. Jeremy Donovan and the "Young Boy" Josh Smith review both nights of Wrestling Dontaku, react to Andrade El Idolo winning the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship, break down Callum Newman's IWGP Heavyweight title defense against Shingo Takagi, cover the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag title change, DOUKI's BOSJ boycott, and preview the road to Dominion.Join our Patreon for ad-free audio, live video streams, and other bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/KIStrongStyleFollow us on YouTube: @SocialSuplexFollow us on X: @SocialSuplex, @KIStrongStyle, @JeremyLDonovanFollow us on Instagram: @SocialSuplexLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialSuplex/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/QUaJfaCVisit our website for news, columns, and podcasts: https://socialsuplex.com/Join the Social Suplex community Facebook Group: The Wrestling (Squared) CircleKeepin' It Strong Style is the New Japan Pro Wrestling Podcast of the Social Suplex Podcast Network. Support the Social Podcast Network by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we deep dive into Will Ospreay v Shingo Takagi from the New Japan Best of the Super Juniors Final in 2019 with my special guest Floyd Johnson Jr. from All Thing Elite on the Social Suplex Podcast Network.In it we discuss the build up to the match through the Best of the Super Juniors tournament, the deceptively smart match structure and how it laid the platform for both men going forward in 2019.If you'd like to suggest a match for me to add to the list then you can do so in the AEW Match Guide thread of the Social Suplex Discord.To join the Social Suplex community, you can join the Discord. https://discord.gg/PmcJU4euYQFollow your host Sam Brown on X @Sir_Samuel or email sambrownmedia@gmail.comFollow Floyd on X @floydjohnsonjr.Find exclusive clips of the show on the Social Suplex Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@SocialSuplexAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join SP3 and J-News for our NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2026 Preview breaking down the card for May 3rd & 4th ft. Callum Newman vs Shingo Takagi for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship & Yota Tsuji vs Andrade El Idolo for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Title. Leave your thoughts on this preview and give your predictions on these two cards in the live chat and comments section. Like, share, superchat and subscribe to support! #njDONTAKU #NJPW #CallumNewman #ShingoTakagi #YotaTsuji #AndradeElIdolo #WillOspreay #UnitedEmpire #UnboundCo #AEW Welcome to the Tru Heel Heat Wrestling YouTube channel where we cover  the sport of professional wrestling including all WWE TV shows (Raw,  Smackdown, & NXT), AEW Dynamite/Dark, IMPACT Wrestling, NJPW, ROH,  Dark Side of the Ring and more. Our weekly podcast hosted by SP3, Top  Guy JJ & Miss Krssi Luv breaking down the weekly wrestling news and  present unfiltered, honest thoughts and opinions for wrestling fans by  wrestling fans, drops every Saturday. We also include PPV reviews,  countdowns, and exclusive interviews with wrestlers from all promotions  hosted by a wide range of personalities such as Romeo, Chris G, Ness,  StatKing, Drunk Guy JJ, J-News and more. Subscribe and enable ALL  notifications to stay posted for the latest wrestling WWE news,  highlights, commentary, updates and more.Become a member of Tru Heels Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/1336177103130224/Subscribe to Tru Heel Heat on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC0AmFQmsRyQYPKyRm5hDwNgFollow Tru Heels on Twitter: twitter.com/truheelheatFollow Tru Heels on Instagram: www.instagram.com/truheelheat/Music composed by JPM

The Road to Wrestling Dontaku delivered in Hiroshima as Kosei Fujita and Robbie Eagles captured the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Titles at Wrestling Redzone, while the Knockout Brothers turned back Bishamon in a hard-fought title defense. Jeremy and Josh break down both matches, preview Wrestling Hizen No Kuni, and look ahead to both nights of Wrestling Dontaku in Fukuoka including Callum Newman vs. Shingo Takagi and Yota Tsuji vs. Andrade El Idolo.Join our Patreon for ad-free audio, live video streams, and other bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/KIStrongStyleFollow us on YouTube: @SocialSuplexFollow us on X: @SocialSuplex, @KIStrongStyle, @JeremyLDonovanFollow us on Instagram: @SocialSuplexLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialSuplex/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/QUaJfaCVisit our website for news, columns, and podcasts: https://socialsuplex.com/Join the Social Suplex community Facebook Group: The Wrestling (Squared) CircleKeepin' It Strong Style is the New Japan Pro Wrestling Podcast of the Social Suplex Podcast Network. Support the Social Podcast Network by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Road to Wrestling Dontaku delivered in Hiroshima as Kosei Fujita and Robbie Eagles captured the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Titles at Wrestling Redzone, while the Knockout Brothers turned back Bishamon in a hard-fought title defense. Jeremy and Josh break down both matches, preview Wrestling Hizen No Kuni, and look ahead to both nights of Wrestling Dontaku in Fukuoka including Callum Newman vs. Shingo Takagi and Yota Tsuji vs. Andrade El Idolo.Join our Patreon for ad-free audio, live video streams, and other bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/KIStrongStyleFollow us on YouTube: @SocialSuplexFollow us on X: @SocialSuplex, @KIStrongStyle, @JeremyLDonovanFollow us on Instagram: @SocialSuplexLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialSuplex/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/QUaJfaCVisit our website for news, columns, and podcasts: https://socialsuplex.com/Join the Social Suplex community Facebook Group: The Wrestling (Squared) CircleKeepin' It Strong Style is the New Japan Pro Wrestling Podcast of the Social Suplex Podcast Network. Support the Social Podcast Network by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

James and Christy talk New Japan Cup as Shingo Takagi wrestles Yuya Uemura and Ryohei Oiwa faces Zack sabre Jnr as the Second Round comes to a head.

Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL — the clean, zero-sugar, zero-crash energy formula that keeps you locked in for the main event. Whether it's a late-night pay-per-view, marathon gaming session, or just powering through your day, G FUEL's got your back. Save 20% with code TAVERN at GFUEL.com. Fuel up, save big, and always… keep it Tavern. Turnbuckle Tavern is also proudly powered by the Official Dick Lazer — the one-of-a-kind gag gift that projects five penises with the flip of a switch. Featuring a red-dot laser with over 1,000 feet of range, plus a flashlight and blacklight, all packed into a sleek USB-C rechargeable pen. Head to DickLazers.com and use code TAVERN for 20% off. Light up the room, get some laughs, and always… keep it Tavern. Episode 173 dives into a packed week across WWE, AEW, NJPW, and the global wrestling scene as WrestleMania season continues to take shape. We break down the latest WrestleMania 42 plans, including Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton for the WWE Championship — and the original pitch that would have seen Rhodes face Drew McIntyre inside Hell in a Cell before WWE scrapped the idea. With McIntyre now expected to face Jacob Fatu, we look at what changed and why. The women's division picture is also coming into focus, with Rhea Ripley set to challenge Jade Cargill for the WWE Women's Championship, Tiffany Stratton reportedly heading toward a match with Giulia for the Women's United States Championship, and internal discussions around IYO SKY vs. Asuka — possibly with Kairi Sane added to the mix. Meanwhile, one of the biggest mysteries heading into WrestleMania is Gunther, who currently holds the World Heavyweight Championship but reportedly does not have a locked-in WrestleMania program yet. We also discuss the growing WWE–ESPN controversy after reports surfaced that ESPN removed letter grades from WWE PLE reviews following objections from the company. Over in NXT, the road to Stand & Deliver is heating up with a tag team number one contender's tournament announced for the NXT Tag Team Championships. We also look at the surprising distribution change as Stand & Deliver will stream globally on YouTube on April 4 following NXT's exit from Peacock. On the AEW side, we examine the launch of the company's new MyAEW streaming platform, which introduces AEW's first FAST channel and a new international subscription model — a move that could reshape how fans watch AEW content worldwide. We also cover Will Ospreay's progress toward an in-ring return, with reports suggesting a possible spring comeback and hopes that he'll be ready for AEW All In at Wembley Stadium. Across the wider wrestling world, we look at Alex Windsor winning the NJPW Strong Women's Championship, Konosuke Takeshita returning to NJPW for the New Japan Cup Finals, and the latest developments in the New Japan Cup tournament with Yuya Uemura, Shingo Takagi, Ren Narita, and Oleg Boltin advancing. We also preview major WrestleMania week events, including Josh Barnett's Bloodsport XV featuring Yuji Nagata, Timothy Thatcher, Shayna Baszler, and Pete Dunne, Bandido vs. Amazing Red at HOG Culture Clash, and Mark Davis vs. Masato Tanaka at the WrestleCon SuperShow. Plus: AJ Styles' new backstage WWE role, Pat McAfee addressing a potential WWE return, Maple Leaf Pro's Multiverse event lineup, and the reported release of Niño Hamburguesa from AAA following an incident with a fan. WrestleMania season is heating up, streaming platforms are evolving, and major stories are unfolding across the wrestling world. Listen now. Be sure to support the show and join our Patreon at Patreon.com/TheTurnbuckleTavern for just $2.99 a month for exclusive content. Follow us on social media @TurnbuckleTavern for the latest updates.

Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast with your host Marie Shadows!Support:https://patreon.com/marieshadowshttps://marieshadows.substack.comhttps://campsite.bio/marieshadowshttps://rumble.com/user/marieshadowsIn this episode of the Square Circle Podcast, I break down that chaotic ten-man tag from Wrestle Kingdom 20: Bullet Club War Dogs (David Finlay, Gabe Kidd, Drilla Moloney) teaming with the unaffiliated LIJ pieces (Shingo Takagi & Hiromu Takahashi) against a rebuilt United Empire (Callum Newman, Great-O-Khan, HENARE, Andrade El Idolo, Jake Lee). HENARE is completely exempt—he's a warrior, loyal as hell, and the only one I still fully believe in. The match had wild energy—twisting corkscrews from Andrade, DDTs and suplexes from Shingo, Drilla Killer, stunners, spinebusters, Finlay & Hiromu using each other as human weapons (their classic circumstantial teammate dynamic). But the finish? Jake Lee hits a big boot on Hiromu for the clean pin—abrupt, flat, and one of the weakest endings I've seen for a match with this much built-in heat. The story was Callum vs. Finlay—why not let one of them get the decisive fall? That layup was right there. Post-match, Francesco Akira returns in a hoodie, superkicks Hiromu, unmasks… and gets zero pop. It just fell flat. The bigger issue: lost identities. United Empire used to have class, structure, and purpose—Ospreay & Fletcher leaving wrecked it, no real handover, now random additions like Andrade funding and Jake Lee jumping over. What does it even stand for anymore? Callum's whiny brat heel push has emotion but no control. Bullet Club War Dogs + Unaffiliated are floating too—fractured after Naito/Bushi, Tsuji didn't seize his moment. Both sides drifting, no direction, no convictions. New Japan needs urgency in storytelling again. If Callum had swung a chair at Ospreay during New Year's Dash instead of hugging it out? Real teacher-vs-student arc. That's the fire we're missing.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro & Why These 5-on-5 Matches Feel Off01:20 - HENARE Exempt – Warrior Forever02:45 - United Empire in Shambles: Ospreay/Fletcher Exit, Drama, Lost Identity07:10 - Callum Newman's Heel Turn – Growth or Just Whiny Brat?11:30 - Bullet Club War Dogs + Unaffiliated LIJ: Floating & Directionless14:50 - Match Highlights – Chaos, Double Teams, Human Weapons19:00 - Commentary Rant: Stop Acting Shocked at Finlay/Hiromu22:40 - The Abrupt Finish: Jake Lee Pins Hiromu – Weakest Ever?26:15 - Francesco Akira Return Falls Completely Flat29:00 - Lost Identities: Factions Need Meaning & Convictions32:30 - Final Thoughts – Faith in HENARE, Frustration with the Rest35:00 - Call to Action: Comment, Like, Subscribe, Join PatreonWhat did you think of the finish? Should Callum have pinned Finlay? Drop your thoughts below—keep it civil!

This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed the good news of Shingo Takagi and Natsupoi's wedding, and the bad news of what pro wrestling can do to those in the industry. Is there any real answer? Plus, Road to New Beginning previews and the best books about New Japan. 

SP3 (@TruHeelSP3) & Lyric (@LyricWrestling) review Wrestle Kingdom 20, January 4, 2026, including:-Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada in Tanahashi's retirement match-IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Konosuke Takeshita vs. IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion Yota Tsuji in a double championship match-Evil vs. Aaron Wolf for the Never Openweight Championship-El Desperado vs. Kosei Fujita vs. Taiji Ishimori vs. Sho to become the No.1 contender to the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship-Andrade El Ídolo, Callum Newman, Great-O-Khan, Henare, and TBA vs. David Finlay, Gabe Kidd, Drilla Moloney, Shingo Takagi, and Hiromu Takahashi in a ten-man tag-IWGP Women's Champion Syuri vs. New Japan Strong Women's Champion Saya Kamitani in a double championship match-Toru Yano, Master Wato, and Yoh vs. Tiger Mask, Togi Makabe, and Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Boltin Oleg, Hirooki Goto, and Yoshi-Hashi vs. Tomohiro Ishii, Taichi, and Satoshi Kojima vs. Ren Narita, Sanada, and Yoshinobu Kanemaru vs. Zack Sabre Jr., Ryohei Oiwa, and Hartley Jackson vs. Kaisei Takechi, Shota Umino, and Yuya Uemura vs. Clark Connors, Oskar, and Yuto-Ice in a Ranbo for the Never Openweight Six-Man Tag Titles-(Pre-Show) El Phantasmo vs. Chris Brookes for the NJPW TV Title Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Observer Hall of Fame season, and you know what that means: With Kris having to take the week off, David figured this would be a good week of a HOF show, so he's joined here by our dear friend John Pollock of POST Wrestling to go over the ballot! The focus is on new/returning candidates and our ballot shortlists for the most part to keep our sanity, but there's a ton of ground covered, with topics including:David's new research into the Von Erichs and how it affects their candidacy as a group.Decoding the criteria as it applies to teams vs. singles acts.The underrepresentation of historically marginalized groups in the HOF.Junkyard Dog getting unfairly made out to be a far inferior candidate than he actually is in a lot of HOF discussions.Sabu's case coming into focus in the aftermath of his death.What's the threshold for high level in-ring longevity candidates like the Briscoes, Masaaki Mochizuki, and Meiko Satomura?Between last year's inductions of CIMA and Shingo Takagi and this year's addition of Mochizuki to the ballot, is it time to put a lot more focus on Dragongate candidates, whether individually or as groups?Is Becky Lynch's candidacy losing stream?Did CM Punk deliberately sabotage AEW, and if so, how does that reflect on his otherwise strong case for induction?The Randy Orton problem: Right now, it's easy to make the case for why he's a weak candidate. Will voters lost sight of that years down the line?Batista needing reconsideration under the current rule set when he's a far superior candidate to almost everyone else on the modern U.S./Canada ballot.Did Cody Rhodes' pec injury rob him of the credit he deserves for being the catalyst for the 2020s WWE boom period?Aew we overvaluing in-ring work when it comes to candidates like Tiger Jeet Singh?Trying to figure out the areas where the WON HOF should be more like the Rock 'n' Roll HOF than sports halls of fame, including whether or not feuds should be considered as much of an “act” as tag teams are since it's all a work.The problem with candidates like Zane Bresloff and Rossy Ogawa where we're largely relying on a friend or two to make the case for them. The glut of candidates like Morris Sigel, Bobby Bruns, and Roy Welch that arguably shouldn't be up to a vote in the first place.The rise of “non-standard” candidates like Jim Johnson and Reggie Parks.Mike Tenay arguably having much more actual stylistic influence on the style taken up by successor announcers than Jesse Ventura did.Dave Brown being unfairly punished for being the sidekick of the GOAT, Lance Russell despite being an HOF-level announcer himself and fans in the Memphis territory tending to put them over as a team.…and much more. Enjoy!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 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

It's Observer Hall of Fame season, and you know what that means: With Kris having to take the week off, David figured this would be a good week of a HOF show, so he's joined here by our dear friend John Pollock of POST Wrestling to go over the ballot! The focus is on new/returning candidates and our ballot shortlists for the most part to keep our sanity, but there's a ton of ground covered, with topics including:David's new research into the Von Erichs and how it affects their candidacy as a group.Decoding the criteria as it applies to teams vs. singles acts.The underrepresentation of historically marginalized groups in the HOF.Junkyard Dog getting unfairly made out to be a far inferior candidate than he actually is in a lot of HOF discussions.Sabu's case coming into focus in the aftermath of his death.What's the threshold for high level in-ring longevity candidates like the Briscoes, Masaaki Mochizuki, and Meiko Satomura?Between last year's inductions of CIMA and Shingo Takagi and this year's addition of Mochizuki to the ballot, is it time to put a lot more focus on Dragongate candidates, whether individually or as groups?Is Becky Lynch's candidacy losing stream?Did CM Punk deliberately sabotage AEW, and if so, how does that reflect on his otherwise strong case for induction?The Randy Orton problem: Right now, it's easy to make the case for why he's a weak candidate. Will voters lost sight of that years down the line?Batista needing reconsideration under the current rule set when he's a far superior candidate to almost everyone else on the modern U.S./Canada ballot.Did Cody Rhodes' pec injury rob him of the credit he deserves for being the catalyst for the 2020s WWE boom period?Aew we overvaluing in-ring work when it comes to candidates like Tiger Jeet Singh?Trying to figure out the areas where the WON HOF should be more like the Rock 'n' Roll HOF than sports halls of fame, including whether or not feuds should be considered as much of an “act” as tag teams are since it's all a work.The problem with candidates like Zane Bresloff and Rossy Ogawa where we're largely relying on a friend or two to make the case for them. The glut of candidates like Morris Sigel, Bobby Bruns, and Roy Welch that arguably shouldn't be up to a vote in the first place.The rise of “non-standard” candidates like Jim Johnson and Reggie Parks.Mike Tenay arguably having much more actual stylistic influence on the style taken up by successor announcers than Jesse Ventura did.Dave Brown being unfairly punished for being the sidekick of the GOAT, Lance Russell despite being an HOF-level announcer himself and fans in the Memphis territory tending to put them over as a team.…and much more. Enjoy!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 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

Ryan is joined by Alan4L from ProWres Paradise to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Masaaki Mochizuki.Follow Alan4L on Bluesky @alan4l.bsky.socialListen to "Alan4L's ProWres Paradise" on PWTorch Ryan's Dragon Gate Attendance Research: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FyTFnIrk9h8X1s2lxy28Cidu_pd_wnlmNa16xM1V0e0/edit?usp=sharingLINK DUMP:Masaaki Mochizuki vs Shingo Takagi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOs-65xk7gAMasaaki Mochizuki vs YAMATO: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8uxi8iMasaaki Mochizuki vs TAKA Michinoku: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTBeDYERupsSubscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hit-the-books-realistic-wwe-fantasy-booking/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Steven and Jeremy talked about the G1 Climax. A few wrestlers were eliminated from contention, but top stars such as Zack Sabre Jr., Konosuke Takeshita, David Finlay, Shingo Takagi and others are still very much alive. They discussed each match as well as looked ahead to the home stretch of the tournament and looked at possible playoff scenarios. Plus, they discussed Tetsuya Naito's recent comments.

James and Christy deep dive into the G1 on Night 12 as B Block starts the wind up to the final week. ELP already out of the tournament meets Drilla Moloney, YOSHI-HASHI has his first meeting with Konuske Takeshita, and finally Zach Sabre Jnr, takes on Shingo Takagi for the 9th time.

James and Christy bring you all the action from Night 8 of the G1 Climax as Shota Umino wrestlers Shingo Takagi and Zach Sabre Jnr heads into a showdown with Konosuke Takeshita.

Welcome to Wrestling Tonight: Chad returns with Acefield Retro for your weekly deep dive into WWE, AEW, NJPW, TNA, and everything in between.  On July 24, 2025, the wrestling world lost its most recognizable icon. Terry Bollea, Hulk Hogan  passed away at the age of 71, leaving behind a legacy as towering as his persona. From Saturday morning cartoons to WrestleMania main events, Hogan was the face that launched wrestling into pop culture. But his story is as complicated as it is influential. This week, we reflect on the full scope of Hogan's life,  the glory, the controversy, and the impact that can still be felt across every locker room in the world. WWE opened SmackDown with a ten-bell salute. NJPW honored him during G1 Climax. TNA, where he wrestled his final match, dedicated an entire broadcast in his memory. And yet, as the tributes poured in, so did the uncomfortable reminders of the man behind the myth. We break it all down: – The reverence and reckoning: how fans, wrestlers, and promoters are responding – Hogan's final weeks, his real cause of death, and conflicting reports that preceded it – A career that spanned generations — from Hulkamania to the nWo and beyond – A legacy not easily defined, but impossible to ignore Also this week:

A busy week got busier for Steven and Jeremy as the first four nights of the G1 Climax tournament took place, followed by the news of Hulk Hogan's passing. Steven looked back at Hogan's long history with New Japan and how he became the biggest foreign star NJPW ever had. Plus, they also broke down the G1, with Gabe Kidd's injury, YOSHI-HASHI's run, Taichi's connection to fans and Great O-Khan's impressive match quality catching their attention. Also, will Zack Sabre Jr. and Shingo Takagi finally win a match in the ring soon?  

Karen Peterson and Bruce Lord review NJPW NEW JAPAN SOUL 2025 at Korakuen Hall featuring El Desperado defending the IWGP Jr. World Heavyweight Championship against Kosei Fujita.  Plus: Hirooki Goto medically removed from G1 2025Tanahashi Jam HighlightsNotable SOUL Tour Championship Defenses G1 Climax 35 Play-In Match ResultsAccess all of our NJPW reviews by becoming a member at http://postwrestlingcafe.comNJPW NEW JAPAN SOUL 2025July 6th, 2025Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanKick-Off: Zane Jay vs. Tatsuya MatsumotoKick-Off: Masatora Yasuda & Shoma Kato vs. Katsuya Murashima & Daiki NagaiRyusuke Taguchi, Tomoaki Honma, Boltin Oleg, Yuya Uemura & Shota Umino vs HOUSE OF TORTURE (EVIL, SANADA, Ren Narita, Yujiro Takahashi & Yoshinobu Kanemaru)Hiromu Takahashi, Yota Tsuji & Shingo Takagi vs TMDK (Zack Sabre Jr., Ryohei Oiwa & Hartley Jackson)Tanahashi Final Road & Tiger Mask 30th Anniversary: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Tiger MaskG1 Climax 35: Last Chance Play-In Gauntlet Match: Chase Owens vs Satoshi Kojima vs Taichi vs Tomohiro Ishii - RecommendedIWGP Jr. Tag Team Championship: DOUKI & SHO (c) vs. YOH & Master Wato IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship: El Desperado (c) vs. Kosei Fujita (BOSJ 2025 Winner) - RecommendedBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On Episode 129 of Wrestling Tonight, we examine a wrestling landscape defined by momentum, contradiction, and long-overdue reckonings. Gunther has once again ascended to the top of WWE's mountain, reclaiming the World Heavyweight Championship with a decisive victory over Jey Uso on Raw. After a legendary Intercontinental reign and a prior world title run, this latest chapter only reaffirms what many already knew—Gunther represents stability, precision, and quiet dominance in an era often ruled by noise. But if Gunther embodies discipline, CM Punk continues to wrestle with dualities—especially his own. Punk is now officially headed to Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia, where he'll face John Cena in a high-profile rematch years in the making. The match is compelling on paper, but the context is impossible to ignore. For much of his career, Punk positioned himself as a vocal critic of WWE's Saudi partnership. His participation now marks a sharp pivot—and raises fair questions about where principle ends and pragmatism begins. Across the globe, AEW prepares for a milestone event with Grand Slam: Mexico, a historic collaboration with CMLL at Arena México. The card brings together AEW's signature stars and Mexico's rich lucha tradition: MJF vs. Mistico, Mercedes Moné defending the CMLL Women's Championship, Ricochet returning to his roots in a four-way spectacle, and a lineup of elite trios competition featuring Okada, Ospreay, FTR, and more. It's not just a supercard—it's a cultural statement about what AEW wants to be. In Japan, NJPW's Dominion delivered a slate of meaningful outcomes and subtle shifts. Hirooki Goto retained the IWGP World Heavyweight Title after a grueling defense against Shingo Takagi, Konosuke Takeshita continues to cement his position ahead of the G1 despite his loss to Oleg Boltin, and EVIL's vicious dog collar match win over David Finlay paired with the Bullet Club's unraveling. With questions lingering around Hiroshi Tanahashi's G1 future, Dominion felt less like a culmination and more like a prologue to what's ahead. From Toronto to Tokyo, Mexico City to Riyadh, professional wrestling continues to evolve—sometimes with purpose, sometimes with contradiction, and always with stories that reflect more than what happens in the ring. Subscribe to Wrestling Tonight on Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, and follow @TurnbuckleTavern for weekly insight across WWE, AEW, NJPW, TNA, GCW, and beyond.

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

James and Christy take deep dive on Dominion 6 15 from NJPW as the company seems to be finding a groove with the return of some big names and some important title changes as Shingo Takagi challenges for the IWGP Heavyweight World Championship.

Join SP3 & J-News for our NJPW Dominion 2025 Preview breaking down & giving our predictions for the card ft. Hirooki Goto vs Shingo Takagi for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. Leave your thoughts on this preview and give your predictions on the card in the live chat and comments section. Like, share, superchat and subscribe to support! #njdominion #NJPW #HirookiGoto #ShingoTakagi #YotaTsuji #GabeKiddWelcome to the Tru Heel Heat Wrestling YouTube channel where we cover  the sport of professional wrestling including all WWE TV shows (Raw,  Smackdown, & NXT), AEW Dynamite/Dark, IMPACT Wrestling, NJPW, ROH,  Dark Side of the Ring and more. Our weekly podcast hosted by SP3, Top  Guy JJ & Miss Krssi Luv breaking down the weekly wrestling news and  present unfiltered, honest thoughts and opinions for wrestling fans by  wrestling fans, drops every Saturday. We also include PPV reviews,  countdowns, and exclusive interviews with wrestlers from all promotions  hosted by a wide range of personalities such as Romeo, Chris G, Ness,  StatKing, Drunk Guy JJ, J-News and more. Subscribe and enable ALL  notifications to stay posted for the latest wrestling WWE news,  highlights, commentary, updates and more.Become a member of Tru Heels Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/1336177103130224/Subscribe to Tru Heel Heat on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC0AmFQmsRyQYPKyRm5hDwNgFollow Tru Heels on Twitter: twitter.com/truheelheatFollow Tru Heels on Instagram: www.instagram.com/truheelheat/Music composed by JPM

This week on Keepin' It Strong Style, Jeremy Donovan 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

Rae picks out 5 matches for the GoHomeHeat Crew to review! The matches are Shingo Takagi vs Will Ospreay at Wrestling Dontaku 2021, John Cena vs Umaga at Royal Rumble 2007, the Michinoku pro six-man tag team match at ECW Barely Legal, Akira Hokuto vs Manami Toyota, and Ric Flair vs Ricky Steamboat at NWA Chi-Town Rumble. 

Joel and Damon are back to review this year's New Japan Cup Semi-Final shows. The guys give us their takes, news and analysis on all the key tournament matches including Shota Umino vs. Shingo Takagi, and Zack Sabre Jr. vs David Finlay. Plus, our "Shota Situation", Yuya Uemura's upside, Taichi, Yuji Nagata, and so much more. 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 this year's New Japan Cup Semi-Final shows. The guys give us their takes, news and analysis on all the key tournament matches including Shota Umino vs. Shingo Takagi, and Zack Sabre Jr. vs David Finlay. Plus, our "Shota Situation", Yuya Uemura's upside, Taichi, Yuji Nagata, and so much more. Our Sponsors:* Check out NordVPN today at https://nordvpn.com/voice and use our link to get 4 extra months on the 2-year NordVPN plan.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw as Seth Rollins is recruited for WarGames. Plus: Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill vs. Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez for the tag titles.Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.bsky.socialAlso: GUNTHER and Damian Priest are confirmed for Survivor Series, Dakota Kai returns after three months away to team with Damage CTRL, New Day's problems continue, and Miz gets his revenge on The Wyatt 6.News: WWE revealed more WWE ID talents, the card for Wrestle Dynasty continues to grow, and Max is set to release a documentary series on media mogul Ted Turner.Ad-free version available for members at POSTwrestlingCafe.comNEWS OF THE DAY:Latest WWE ID announcementsKonosuke Takeshita vs. Shingo Takagi at WK 19Ted Turner's documentary series on MaxWWE SmackDown & AEW Rampage ratings Programming note for November 30Location for ROH Final Battle, per reportNXT & AEW Dynamite lineupsPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Thursday: Rewind-A-Wai #169 - Death Warrior (2009) Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown with John & WaiSaturday: Collision CourseSunday: NJPW x Stardom Historic X-Over IIFREE Shows:Tuesday: upNXT Wednesday: Rewind-A-DynamiteWednesday: Pollock & Thurston Sunday: UFC 309 with John Pollock & Eric MarcotteSunday: The N.W.A. PodcastPhoto Courtesy: WWE Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby John: https://soundcloud.com/colbyjohnX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.bsky.socialInstagram: 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