Podcast appearances and mentions of Shinsuke Nakamura

In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (2-19-2021), PWTorch.com editor Wade Keller and PWTorch.com's Mike Meyers discussed WWE Friday Night Smackdown including more Roman Reigns-Edge interplay, Apollo Crews turns and injures Big E, Seth Rollins reacts to last week's segment, Sasha-Reginald dynamic explored, Six-Man Main Event, Otis turns, and more with live callers throughout.Then, in a bonus segment, a previously VIP-exclusive Wade Keller Hotline reviewing the year-ago episode of WWE Smackdown from Feb. 21, 2020 including the Bella Twins on a Moment of Bliss, a Goldberg-Fiend angle, Otis-Mandy date follow-up, Lacey Evans sit-down interview with Renee Young, Braun Strowman & Elias vs. Shinsuke Nakamura & Cesaro in a Symphony of Destruction match, Daniel Bryan vs. Heath Slater, Usos & New Day vs. Miz & Morrison & Robert Roode & Dolph Ziggler, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

In this episode of Two and a Half Heels, Uncle Blacc and Bri discuss the latest Saturday Night Main Event, sharing their thoughts on various matches, including the opening brawl, the women's tag team championship, and the highly anticipated AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura match. They also break down the main event, a fatal four-way match that saw Sami Zayn earn a title shot against Drew McIntyre. The hosts provide insightful commentary and predictions for future events, all while maintaining a humorous and engaging tone.

Adam and Michael preview tonight's Friday Night SmackDown and discuss...Royal Rumble FALLOUT!Liv Morgan comes to SmackDown!Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Tama Tonga!Will Royce Keys make an appearance?How will Drew McIntyre respond to Punk & Reigns?!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@MichaelHamflett@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Royal Rumble 2026: Predictions, Surprises, and Shocking Twists!In this action-packed episode of the First Black Champ Podcast, hosts Junior Bang and Champ dive deep into the excitement and drama surrounding the 2026 Royal Rumble. From surprise entrants to career-defining matches, this episode has it all!Women's Royal Rumble: Will WWE bring in surprises from outside the company, like last year's shocker with Jordynne Grace? The hosts debate potential winners, with names like Raquel Rodriguez, Liv Morgan, and Bianca Belair leading the predictions.AJ Styles vs. Gunther: With Styles' career on the line, the stakes couldn't be higher. The hosts dissect Shinsuke Nakamura's now-deleted Instagram post hinting at Styles' retirement and discuss whether a loss would be an anticlimactic end to his legendary career.Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn: Could this match be the start of a long-term storyline for Sami Zayn, culminating in a major title win at WrestleMania 43? The hosts share their thoughts on Zayn's potential rise to the top.Men's Royal Rumble: The speculation is wild—will Chris Jericho make a surprise return? Who will be the final four? And who should win versus who will win? The hosts break it all down, with bold predictions and fan-favorite picks.Do We Care: From Ava (The Rock's daughter) leaving WWE to Roman Reigns calling out creative, the hosts tackle the hottest headlines in wrestling.Don't miss this thrilling episode—rate, like, and subscribe to First Black Champ Podcast today!

Royal Rumble season is loud, unpredictable, and full of pressure — and on this episode of Marks With Mics, JT and El Cheech break down everything shaping the road to Royal Rumble 2026.We open with the biggest question hanging over WWE right now:

In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (1-29-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Mike Meyers to discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown including the final Royal Rumble hype, Daniel Bryan opens with a promo declaring his dream of winning a Rumble, a Kevin Owens-Roman Reigns verbal showdown, Braun Strowman's surprise return, other surprise guests from Raw, Bayley vs. Bianca Belair, Sasha Banks flirts with Reginald, and more with live callers and emails.Then, in a bonus segment, we bring you a previously VIP-exclusive Wade Keller Hotline reviewing the then-year-ago episode of WWE Smackdown from Jan. 31, 2020 start to finish including Braun Strowman challenges Shinsuke Nakamura for IC Title, Roman Reigns & The Usos vs. Baron Corbin & Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode in dog food match, Bayley-Naomi promo, Otis asks Mandy Rose on a date, Four-Way Tag for a Saudi Arabia title shot, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

This week the bouys sit down to recap the business in the squared circle. The 1 count is WWE; SmackDown has new tag team champs in the MFTs. Carmelo Hayes with another US title open challenge defense. Saturday Night's Main Event highlighted by Sami Zayn winning his title shot vs Drew McIntyre. Jacob Fatu and Cody Rhodes beat each other down before the bellrings. AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura turn back the clock. Finn Balor hates on the AJ Styles/CM Punk main event on RAW. Bron Breakker reinstated along with the boy's picks for the Royal Rumble. The 2 count is AEW. Claudio vs Roddy in a solid Collision main event. Kenny Omega continues his march towards MJF. Andrade with a big week including a win over Swerve Strickland. Kris Statlander vs Thekla for the AEW women's title. Some bad luck in the FTR vs Davis/Doyle match. Mark Briscoe has a blast from the past in the debut of Ciampa. Quick NXT discussion to close the show. Available on all major podcast platforms. Listen Share Subscribe Repeat! Rate and review on Apple and Spotify! WWE AEW 59:07 NXT 1:44:00

This week the boys sit down to recap the business in the squared circle. The 1 count is WWE; SmackDown has new tag team champs in the MFTs. Carmelo Hayes with another US title open challenge defense. Saturday Night's Main Event highlighted by Sami Zayn winning his title shot vs Drew McIntyre. Jacob Fatu and Cody Rhodes beat each other down before the bell rings. AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura turn back the clock. Finn Balor hates on the AJ Styles/CM Punk main event on RAW. Bron Breakker reinstated along with the boys' picks for the Royal Rumble. The 2 count is AEW. Claudio vs Roddy in a solid Collision main event. Kenny Omega continues his march towards MJF. Andrade with a big week including a win over Swerve Strickland. Kris Statlander vs Thekla for the AEW women's title. Some bad luck in the FTR vs Davis/Doyle match. Mark Briscoe has a blast from the past in the debut of Ciampa. Quick NXT discussion to close the show. Available on all major podcast platforms. Listen Share Subscribe Repeat! Rate and review on Apple and Spotify!WWEAEW 59:07NXT 1:44:00

This week the boys sit down to recap the business in the squared circle. The 1 count is WWE; SmackDown has new tag team champs in the MFTs. Carmelo Hayes with another US title open challenge defense. Saturday Night's Main Event highlighted by Sami Zayn winning his title shot vs Drew McIntyre. Jacob Fatu and Cody Rhodes beat each other down before the bell rings. AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura turn back the clock. Finn Balor hates on the AJ Styles/CM Punk main event on RAW. Bron Breakker reinstated along with the boys' picks for the Royal Rumble. The 2 count is AEW. Claudio vs Roddy in a solid Collision main event. Kenny Omega continues his march towards MJF. Andrade with a big week including a win over Swerve Strickland. Kris Statlander vs Thekla for the AEW women's title. Some bad luck in the FTR vs Davis/Doyle match. Mark Briscoe has a blast from the past in the debut of Ciampa. Quick NXT discussion to close the showAvailable on all major podcast platforms. Listen Share Subscribe Repeat! Rate and review on Apple and Spotify!WWEAEW 59:07NXT 1:44:00

This week the boys sit down to recap the business in the squared circle. The 1 count is WWE; SmackDown has new tag team champs in the MFTs. Carmelo Hayes with another US title open challenge defense. Saturday Night's Main Event highlighted by Sami Zayn winning his title shot vs Drew McIntyre. Jacob Fatu and Cody Rhodes beat each other down before the bell rings. AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura turn back the clock. Finn Balor hates on the AJ Styles/CM Punk main event on RAW. Bron Breakker reinstated along with the boys' picks for the Royal Rumble. The 2 count is AEW. Claudio vs Roddy in a solid Collision main event. Kenny Omega continues his march towards MJF. Andrade with a big week including a win over Swerve Strickland. Kris Statlander vs Thekla for the AEW women's title. Some bad luck in the FTR vs Davis/Doyle match. Mark Briscoe has a blast from the past in the debut of Ciampa. Quick NXT discussion to close the show. Available on all major podcast platforms. Listen Share Subscribe Repeat! Rate and review on Apple and Spotify!WWEAEW 59:07NXT 1:44:00

Tonight I was live with the great Martin Bushby joining me as we talk Royal Rumble week and whether AJ Styles is retiring, as well as his matches with Shinsuke Nakamura and CM Punk.We also talked Martin's thoughts on AEW in 2026, WWE possibly countering All In Wembley, EVIL leaving New Japan and looked back at the 9 year anniversary of British Audio Wrestling as we answered your questions and more.Enjoy!Bennohttps://www.youtube.com/live/Hlsey0L6Mbk?si=3cVmBadeh1RA93RdSHOWNOTES:00:00 Intro 00:36 Benno Intro, Plugs 3:39 Martin joins the showGRAPPL Spotlight is produced with support from our Patrons and YouTube members, with special thanks to Patreon Kings and Queen Of The Mountain - Conor O'Loughlin, Eddie Sideburns, Chris Platt, Carl Gac, Sophia Hitchcock, Simon Mulvaney & Marty Ellis!You can find all of our live shows on YouTube by becoming a Member at ⁠http://www.Youtube.com/@GRAPPL,⁠ or join us on Patreon for both live video and audio replays at ⁠http://www.patreon.com/GRAPPL!⁠You can also join us on the GRAPPL Discord for free athttps://discord.gg/KqeVAcwctS⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Crew Is Back At The Table To Talk All Things Sports and Entertainment! The fellas catch up and give their thoughts on this past weekend in wrestling from the incredible match between AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura during Saturday Night's Main Event to Jacob Fatu and Cody Rhodes clashing ahead of The Royal Rumble and speaking of The Rumble, Will that be the event where "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles retires as he prepares to clash with "The Career Killer" Gunther? and more!   Shop: https://greshapparel.creator-spring.com/ Website: https://www.greshunleashed.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/greshunleashed Facebook: https://facebook.com/GreshUnleashed Instagram: https://instagram.com/greshunleashed Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Gresh/ Discord: https://discord.gg/QHCzpCj FOLLOW THE CREW: GRESH - https://solo.to/gresh | HI-LITE REAL - https://linktr.ee/hilitereal   Want to start YOUR OWN Podcast? Click the links below to get started with Podbean Today! Unlimited Hosting Plan: https://www.podbean.com/greshunleashed Business Hosting Plan: https://www.podbean.com/pro/greshunleashed

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw from Toronto featuring AJ Styles vs. CM Punk for the first (and possibly last) time in a WWE ring. Plus, Rey Mysterio suffers an injury during a match.XL: John & Wai discuss New Japan's confirmation that EVIL is leaving, Shinsuke Nakamura's deleted post about AJ Styles, UFC's launch on Paramount+, and a recap of AAA's second episode on Fox Latin America.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.Mick Foley's mother passes awayEVIL is leaving NJPWShinsuke Nakamura deletes post about Styles' retirementUFC's debut on Paramount+AAA recap TNA Impact's Week 2 audienceNXT & AEW Dynamite lineups POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Tuesday: WWE Unreal Season 2 Episode 2 ReviewWednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite XL Thursday: Book Club - “A Lion's Tale” by Chris Jericho (Double Double)Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown XLSaturday: Collision CourseSunday: UFC 325 ReviewFREE Shows:Monday: Rewind-A-RawTuesday: upNXTWednesday: Pollock & Thurston Wednesday: Rewind-A-DynamiteThursday: The History of the Royal Rumble Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDownSaturday: WWE Royal Rumble ReviewPhoto Courtesy: WWE Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby John: https://soundcloud.com/colbyjohnAd 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.

Welcome to Episode 164 of Wrestling Tonight, powered by G FUEL and Dick Lazers. Use code TAVERN for 20 percent off. Acefield Retro and Chad are back, and this week is built around the road to Royal Rumble: Riyadh, while also zooming out to examine how WWE, AEW, TNA, AAA, NJPW, Stardom — and the global wrestling economy itself — are all adjusting direction at the same time. We open with a full preview of Royal Rumble: Riyadh, taking place January 31, 2026 at the King Abdullah Financial District as part of Riyadh Season. This marks the first traditional Royal Rumble ever held outside North America, the first Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia, and the first of WWE's "Big Five" events to take place in the Kingdom. We break down why this Rumble matters more than usual, with both the men's and women's winners earning world championship matches at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, the event's return to its traditional January slot, and the shift in distribution with ESPN streaming the Rumble in the U.S. for the first time while Netflix carries most international markets. From there, we dig into what's already locked in for Riyadh: the Men's and Women's Royal Rumble matches, Drew McIntyre defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against the winner of the Saturday Night's Main Event four-way, and Gunther vs. AJ Styles in a career-threatening match where Styles must retire if he loses. We also run through the early betting odds, where Roman Reigns and Bron Breakker sit at the top of the board, followed by Sami Zayn, Gunther, and Cody Rhodes, and discuss what those numbers tell us about WWE's short-term and long-term thinking. We cover the growing list of announced entrants on both the men's and women's sides and how the field is already beginning to take shape. We then pivot into Saturday Night's Main Event fallout from Montreal, breaking down Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu, AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, the Women's Tag Team Championship defense with Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY against Liv Morgan & Roxanne Perez, and the massive four-way number one contender's match featuring Damian Priest, Randy Orton, Sami Zayn, and Trick Williams, with the winner stepping directly into McIntyre's title picture at the Royal Rumble. From there, we widen the lens to WrestleMania season planning. We discuss WWE's current reluctance to turn Cody Rhodes heel, how WrestleMania 42 plans remain fluid, and why AJ Lee vs. Becky Lynch is shaping up as one of the most locked-in matches on the card. We also look ahead to WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia, with The Rock openly addressing his excitement for the event and internal speculation swirling about possible appearances from Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin as WWE enters its busiest stretch of the year. We then shift fully into the global business of wrestling, as Dave Meltzer reports that Místico has headlined 13 consecutive sellouts at Arena Mexico in 2026, a venue that holds approximately 16,000 fans. Meltzer called the run unprecedented, noting that sustained, high-frequency sellouts in the same building represent a business pattern rarely seen in wrestling history. We contextualize the streak against past drawing eras, the legacy of El Santo, and why comparisons to Japan or North American touring models often miss the structural realities of how wrestling draws actually function. We also discuss the growing push for Místico to capture a major championship currently held by talent from All Elite Wrestling, and what that would signal about CMLL's place in the current power structure. Outside WWE, AEW remains in a moment of transition. We break down Powerhouse Hobbs officially signing with WWE, the company parting ways with longtime executive Nik Sobic, and what those exits say about AEW's current phase. We also cover Will Ospreay's next step toward a return as he undergoes a medical evaluation, Hikaru Shida being backstage in Orlando as she edges closer to U.S. competition, and clarity emerging on AEW's streaming future as reports indicate the promotion is expected to remain aligned with Warner-backed platforms rather than moving to Netflix. TNA continues to operate within a shared ecosystem, as we revisit the fallout from Genesis and Impact's AMC debut amid lingering visa issues, the accidental TNA+ audio leak revealing No Surrender plans, Trey Miguel's emotional return, and the Knockouts Tag Team picture coming into focus with ZaRuca crowned as new number one contenders. We also hit international headlines, including AAA's FOX era officially beginning, Dominik Mysterio's accidental AEW belt graphic during a promo, El Hijo del Vikingo emerging as number one contender for the Mega Championship, NJPW seeing TMDK lose the NEVER Six-Man titles at Korakuen Hall, and Stardom keeping its options open following an alleged intellectual property violation involving trading cards. Episode 164 is a full-scale snapshot of the wrestling industry at a turning point — Royal Rumble season underway, WrestleMania plans coming into focus, media rights shifting, talent moving, and promotions everywhere adjusting direction rather than delivering final outcomes as the calendar heats up.  

On the latest edition of This is Wrestling, Lee Versage and Zach McGibbon review the latest edition of WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event show from Montreal. The guys talk about the matches on the card including AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, Sami Zayn becoming the #1 contender, and a whole bunch more. The guys also discuss Royal Rumble week, and a whole bunch more!Our Royal Rumble Pool is back! Make sure to send an email to versagelee@gmail.com or reach out to the social media below to take part. Follow on social media:Twitter: @TIW_AudioFollow Zach on Twitter: @RawIsGibbyInstagram: @TIW_Audio Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thisiswrestlingaudio Threads: @TIW_Audio

Stan, Emile, and Chino are here to help you debrief the events from Montreal including the threeway brawl between Jacob Fatu, Cody Rhodes, and Drew McIntyre, the instant classic between Shinsuke Nakamura and AJ Styles, and Sami Zayn heading to Riyadh. Plus, they talk about the newest tag team to hit the AEW Women's Tag division, and fallout from last week's TNA Impact. Interested? Well what are you waiting for! Hit play now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave LaGreca & Bishop Dyer break down WWE Saturday Night's Main Event: AJ Styles & Shinsuke Nakamura put on a show... is the end of AJ near? Plus, Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu kick things off with a BRAWL! To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Following Sami Zayn's victory in the Fatal 4-Way on 'Saturday Night's Main Event,' which of the four competitors is most likely to become a world champion next (0:30)? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the possibility of Sami Zayn becoming the WWE champion at Royal Rumble (3:10).Then they discuss: Trick Williams's performance in the Fatal 4-Way match (15:09) Jacob Fatu's transformation and his match with Cody Rhodes (20:54) AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura take it back to Strong Style (31:00) Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky defend their tag titles against Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez (38:37) Who is the wild card to win the Royal Rumble (45:50)? Be sure to check out our videos on⁠ BlueSky⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠,⁠ Instagram Threads⁠, and⁠ X⁠.Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. WatersAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Visit our website ➡️➡️➡️ https://www.majesticproduction.com/Ladies and gentlemen, wrestling fans, patriots of the squared circle—this is a TREMENDOUS episode. Absolutely tremendous. Some people are saying it might be one of the most talked-about shows we've ever done, and frankly, I agree with them.This week, we break down WWE Saturday Night's Main Event XLIII, and let me tell you, there was a lot of winning… and some very questionable decisions. We talk about the GOOD, the BAD, and the downright UNBELIEVABLE. Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu? Supposed to open the show—didn't even happen because things got so out of control. Chaos. Total chaos. Some say that's ratings gold.We cover Rhiyo retaining the Women's Tag Team Championships, AJ Styles getting a big win over Shinsuke Nakamura with his entire career on the line heading into the Royal Rumble, and Sami Zayn shocking everyone to become the number one contender in a fatal four-way that was FAST, TOUGH, and very competitive.Then we move into This Week in Wrestling, and folks—it's stacked. Trademark filings, network premieres, emotional returns, shocking departures, weather disasters, AI mistakes, heel turns, career-threatening matches, contract rumors, and we pay respect to a true legend of the business. Nobody does it better. Nobody.This episode has insight, fire, honesty, and strong opinions—very strong. If you love wrestling and you're tired of weak takes, this is the show for you.Make wrestling majestic again. Believe me.Watch our full podcast here ➡️➡️➡️ anchor.fm/majestic-production

Joel & Jeremy are probably snowed in, so let's talk wrestling?Sami Zayn wins at home, gets title shot at Royal RumbleAJ Styles tears it up with Shinsuke Nakamura, who then tweet-deletes his diaryEVIL officially departs New Japan Pro WrestlingAEW Women's Tag Division grows, Collision has solid matchesWWE RAW Preview & MORE! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Si esta semana se retira AJ Styles, que hay serias dudas, se va con honores. Combatazo contra Shinsuke Nakamura y confirmación de que, si esta es su última semana, se marcha por todo lo alto. Analizamos su combate y un Saturday Night's Main Event por encima de las expectativas con x.com/MiguelJuarezU. ¡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 #WWE #SNME #AJStyles #Wrestling 00:00 Intro 00:24 Editorial 10:19 Análisis SNME 39:50 SmackDown, AEW + Q&A

Jonathan Hood and Justin LaBar react to WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event in Montreal covering Sami Zayn's win in the fatal four way to win a shot against Drew McIntyre at the Royal Rumble as well as the instant classic between AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Support our sponsor this week by using the link below for the exclusive Solomonster offer!EXPRESSVPN ▶ Get an extra FOUR MONTHS FREE of the #1 trusted VPN at http://www.expressvpn.com/solomonsterSolomonster reviews WWE Saturday Night's Main Event from Montreal with MASS CHAOS from Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu, Sami Zayn punches his ticket to the Royal Rumble and AJ Styles locks up with Shinsuke Nakamura for the final time.  This was the best installment since they revived the show.***Follow Solomonster on X (formerly Twitter) for news and opinion:http://x.com/solomonsterSubscribe to the Solomonster Sounds Off on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSolomonster?sub_confirmation=1Become a Solomonster Sounds Off Channel Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jcg7mk93fGNqWPMfl_Aig/join

Support our sponsor this week by using the link below for the exclusive Solomonster offer!MINT MOBILE ▶ Get your 3-month UNLIMITED wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at http://www.mintmobile.com/solomonster right now!Solomonster has thoughts on the fallout from Saturday Night's Main Event and PREDICTIONS for the Royal Rumble next weekend, plus news on a planned title match for WrestleMania and THE LIE being peddled about why another major match is no longer happening... Shinsuke Nakamura possibly spoils AJ Styles' retirement... STONE COLD coming back to WWE... TNA on AMC thoughts for week two, which was a step-up from the debut episode, but still not without its issues... thoughts on Trey Miguel being hired and then FIRED by AEW, what may have happened and why the whole situation is just really sad... The Hollywood Reporter "dishes" on AEW's future, but really says nothing of any real note... and what makes a TRUE main event player in wrestling?***Follow Solomonster on X (formerly Twitter) for news and opinion:http://x.com/solomonsterSubscribe to the Solomonster Sounds Off on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSolomonster?sub_confirmation=1Become a Solomonster Sounds Off Channel Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jcg7mk93fGNqWPMfl_Aig/join

WWE WrestleMania 42 season looks to have been shaken up after WWE Saturday Night's Main Event exceeded expectations -- and Getting Over is here to break it down! Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini rock the mic tackling WWE Saturday Night's Main Event results and grades with reactions in our signature instant analysis review. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" cover a new No. 1 contender emerging for Drew McIntyre, Sami Zayn's path to the WWE Championship being altered, Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu brawling to no end, AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura living up to their legacy and IYO SKY & Rhea Ripley vs. Liv Morgan & Roxanne Perez entertaining with Raquel Rodriguez and Stephanie Vaquer getting involved. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER | Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!

Wrestling Soup's Saturday Night's Main Event XLII Post-Show! Anthony Thomas and Joe Numbers break down all the action from Montreal including the Cody/Fatu brawl, women's tag team action, Nakamura vs AJ Styles, and the Fatal Four-Way main event.Timestamps: 3:50 - Royal Rumble Predictions & Surprises 6:17 - The Rock Rumble Talk 13:04 - Saturday Night's Main Event Begins 13:07 - Cody vs Fatu Brawl Breakdown 17:56 - Women's Tag Match Review (Liv/Roxy vs Ripley/Iyo) 24:19 - Nakamura vs AJ Styles Analysis 31:51 - Fatal Four-Way Main Event (Zayn/Priest/Orton/Williams) 43:10 - Final Thoughts & Wrap-UpBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event in Montreal, Canada gets off to a hot start! Cody Rhodes vs Jacob Fatu never ends up happening as both men engage in an Attitute Era like brawl in the crowd with Drew McIntyre closing out the fight and standing tall. Plus, the team of Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky successfully retained their titles against Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez, and AJ Styles may be retiring at the Royal Rumble and had one possible last match with Shinsuke Nakamura, also Sami Zayn scored a massive victory in the main event. Sami Zayn defeated Randy Orton, Trick Williams, and Damian Priest to become the number one contender, he will now face Drew McIntyre at the 2026 Royal Rumble for a chance to become WWE Champion. Will it happen?DENISE LIVE SHOW: https://www.deniseliveshow.com/CONNECT WITH DENISE SALCEDO ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Tik Tok: https://www.youtube.com/denisesalcedo Twitter: https://twitter.com/_denisesalcedo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_denisesalcedo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisesalcedovideos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/denisesalcedo Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/hollywooddenisesalcedo  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast with Jason Powell and ProWrestling.net Co-Senior Staffer Jake Barnett reviewing WWE Saturday Night's Main Event featuring Randy Orton vs. Trick Williams vs. Damian Priest vs. Sami Zayn for a shot at the WWE Championship, AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura...

Journalist Lee Sanders is back with a full breakdown, analysis, and reaction to WWE SATURDAY NIGHT's MAIN EVENT January 24, 2026 as wrestling legends AJ STYLES and Shinsuke Nakamura battle one final time before AJ Styles faces GUNTHER at Royal Rumble where his career will be on the line! WWE Saturday Night's Main Event 1/24/26 CardCody Rhodes vs. Jacob FatuWWE Women's Tag Team Championship Match  Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY (c) vs. Liv Morgan & Roxanne Perez  Undisputed WWE Title No. 1 Contender's Fatal 4-Way MatchRandy Orton vs. Trick Williams vs. Damian Priest vs. Sami Zayn  AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura ——————————————————————LEE SANDERS PRESENTS: THE 2025 WRESTLING AWARDS is LIVE NOW! GO VOTE VIA https://lvuyvns43o1.typeform.com/to/khRz548W

The Snug Crew gets together to break down the first WWE Saturday Night's Main Event of the year, and there's no shortage of big moments to unpack. We officially find out who will main event the 2026 Royal Rumble with a shot at the WWE Undisputed Championship against Drew McIntyre, setting the tone for what's ahead on the road to WrestleMania.We also dive into the Women's Tag Team Championship match, plus the highly anticipated one-on-one showdown between AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura. What delivered, what surprised us, and what left us wanting more?Tune in and hear what the Snug Crew makes of all the action—and don't forget to leave a star rating and review to support the show.

WWE hat mit dem ersten Saturday Night's Main Event 2026 das für uns unterhaltsamste SNME ever auf die Matte gelegt. Eine geile Show, aus der gleich mehrere Wrestler*innen viel für diese Road to Royal Rumble mitnehmen. SNME lieferte vier krasse Aufeinandertreffen, die uns alle aus ganz unterschiedlichen Gründen entzückt haben. Wir sahen viel Character Work bei Jacob Fatu vs Cody Rhodes, gutes Wrestling, etwa im Women's Tag Team Match und im Falle von AJ Styles vs Shinsuke Nakamura eine extrem würdevolle Einleitung des Karriereendes von Alfred Jodokus Styles.  Im Fokus außerdem: Trick Williams, der von uns ein besonderes schwitziges Lob bekommt – welch irre gute Main Roster-Debütwochen! Neben SNME quatschen wir noch über die vergangenen SmackDown- und RAW-Episoden, etwa über einen fantastischen Finn Balor in Belfast. Wir freuen uns wie immer mega über Kommentare und Feedback auf Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook. Unterstützt den SCHWITZKASTEN gern auch auf Patreon dabei, der beste deutsche Wrestling Podcast zu sein.

This edition of WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event was live from Montreal, Quebec, Canada and features 4 matches and is the first step towards the Royal Rumble. The WWE Women's Tag Team Championship is online as Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky defend against The Judgement Day's Liv Morgan & Roxanne Perez. After the fallout from the 3 Stages of Hell match, “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes goes one on one with “The Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu. In a last minute addition, “The Phenomenal One” AJ Styles has a match against one of his old rivals in Shinsuke Nakamura. In the main event, a fatal 4 way match is booked to determine the new Number One contender for the WWE title. “The Viper” Randy Orton, former World Heavyweight Champion, Damien Priest, the newest member of the SmackDown roster & former NXT champion, Trick Williams and the hometown hero, Sami Zayn face off, with the winner to challenge Drew McIntyre at the Royal Rumble for the WWE Championship.

WWE Smackdown featured some cool moments on the show tonight including a heated confrontation between former WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and up-and-comer Jacob Fatu, plus things heat up between Drew McIntyre, Randy Orton, Trick Williams, Sami Zayn and Damian Priest heading into Saturday Night's Main Event--- who will get a WWE Championship shot at the Royal Rumble?! We will find out soon! Plus, AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura will be wrestling at SNME -- is AJ Styles really retiring at the Rumble when he puts his career on the line against Gunther? #wwe #wwesmackdown #wrestling #wwenews #codyrhodesJoin Denise Salcedo and Robin Lundberg as they discuss this edition of WWE Smackdown! This WWE Smackdown review is loaded with tons of WWE news, perfect for all wrestling fans excited for Wrestlemania season!DENISE LIVE SHOW: https://www.deniseliveshow.com/ CONNECT WITH DENISE SALCEDO ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Tik Tok: https://www.youtube.com/denisesalcedo Twitter: https://twitter.com/_denisesalcedo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_denisesalcedo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisesalcedovideos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/denisesalcedo Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/hollywooddenisesalcedo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys are back & they're previewing a big night for WWE & UFC! The Paramount Plus Era begins with UFC 324 emanating from Las Vegas with the main event of Justin Gaethje vs Paddy PenningtonThe Road to WrestleMania is almost upon us with a Saturday Night's Main Event before the Royal Rumble. The guys break down the card & predict who will face Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed Championship in Riyadh. Plus, much more. Watch HSP on Give Us A Shot Network 

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (1-14-2021), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Todd Martin from the PWTorch VIP podcast “The Fix.” They discuss a wide range of topics beginning with Drew McIntyre announcing his COVID diagnosis, Chris Jericho and Nick Jackson also announce they had COVID, Shinsuke Nakamura in Smackdown's Gauntlet, and reviews of Raw, NXT, Smackdown, Dynamite, plus the latest from NJPW. Then an in-depth review of a new book pro wrestling at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles (“Legends and Icons: A History of Olympic Auditorium and Southern California Professional Wrestling”).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

WWE Friday Night SmackDown! Is live in Berlin, Germany on January 9, 2026!The UPWP brings you the recap of this special German edition of WWE SmackDown! The Viper Randy Orton kicks off the show but gets interrupted by Trick Williams. Trick Willy puts Orton on notice, but Orton drops Trick with a draping ddt. Rey Fenix then goes on to battle Trick Williams. Drew McIntyre interrupts a Damian Priest interview backstage, highlighting their past rivalry.We also find out that Drew stole WWE Champion Cody Rhodes' father's watch. WWE Women's US Champion Giulia defends against Alexa Bliss. During the match, Lash Legend gets involved and afterwards, Nia Jax annihilates Bliss. The WyattSicks go to war with Solo Sikoa and the MFT's. During the match, Solo steals Wyatt's lantern. Alba Fyre challenges Jordynne Grace and after the match WWE Women's Champion Jade Cargill confronts Grace. WWE US Champion Carmelo Hayes defends in an open challenge against Shinsuke Nakamura. And in the main event, we get a shock as Drew McIntyre defeats WWE Champion Cody Rhodes in a 3 Stages of Hell Match to become new champion and we see the return of Jacob Fatu. 

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

The Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast with Jason Powell reviewing the WWE Smackdown headlined by Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre in a Three Stages of Hell match for the WWE Championship, Trick Williams vs. Rey Fenix, and more...

In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (1-8-2021), PWTorch columnist Zack Heydorn guest hosts for Wade Keller and is joined by PWTorch contributor and Smackdown alternative perspective reporter Brandon LeClair to talk WWE Smackdown with listener calls and emails. Discussion points include the number one contender Gauntlet Match featuring Daniel Bryan, Sami Zayn, King Corbin, Shinsuke Nakamura, Rey Mysterio, and Adam Pearce, Roman's continued run as a heel, nuances of the heel act that take the act to the next level, Adam Pearce's role moving forward, Shinsuke Nakamura's babyface turn, Big E's first night as Intercontinental Champion, the pros and cons of Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler as tag team champions, the state of the Smackdown women's division, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

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

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw's 1-Year Netflix Anniversary “Stranger Things” episode featuring CM Punk vs. Bron Breakker, Maxxine Dupri vs. Becky Lynch, and Kabuki Warriors vs. Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY.XL: John & Wai cover the fallout from Wrestle Kingdom 20, the news coming out of New Year Dash & more.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.Shinsuke Nakamura speaks on missing Wrestle KingdomNJPW New Year Dash results & newsSaya Kamitani is taking leave until FebruaryJordynne Grace calls for Grok AI regulation AEW & WWE departuresNXT New Year's Evil & AEW Dynamite lineups POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Monday: Rewind-A-Raw XLTuesday: MCU L8R - The Punisher (1989)Wednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite XL Thursday: Live Watch Along - Royal Rumble ‘90 & ‘95 (9 pm ET)Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown XLSaturday: Collision CourseFREE Shows:Monday: Rewind-A-RawTuesday: upNXTWednesday: Pollock & Thurston Wednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite Thursday: The 2026 MMA Prediction Show with Ariel Helwani (4 pm ET)Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDownPhoto Courtesy: WWE Rewind-A-Raw Theme by Colby John: https://soundcloud.com/colbyjohnBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

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In this week's episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show from five years ago (12-18-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch.com's Brandon LeClair. They discuss WWE Friday Night Smackdown on FS1 with callers including the final TLC hype, big Roman Reigns-Kevin Owens focus, Bianca Belair loses, Otis beats Shinsuke Nakamura clean in three minutes, Carmella cuts a signature in-ring promo to build her match with Sasha Banks, with other topics provided by live callers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Kate reviews tonight's episode of WWE Smackdown, November 28, 2025, including: -Women's WarGames Advantage Match (participants to be announced) -Jey Uso vs. Rusev in the Last Time Is Now Tournament quarterfinals -LA Knight vs. a mystery opponent in the Last Time Is Now Tournament quarterfinals -Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura, Rey Fenix, and The Motor City Machine Guns vs. Solo Sikoa & The MFTs in a 5-on-5 Survivor Series Elimination Match Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to http://nordvpn.com/fightful to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a Bonus Gift! It's completely risk free with Nord's 30 day money-back guarantee! ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fightful Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! If you want to bet on Wrestling, or any other sport, check out our new partner where we get ALL of our odds! https://mybookie.website/joinwithFIGH... and use the promo code FIGHTFUL. Deposit $100, get $50. Go in with $200, and they'll make it $100! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What did you think of John Cena's title win? Let me know in the comments.WATCH: Real Reason John Cena Won Intercontinental Championship! WWE Raw Review!

The Dadley Boyz chat about what happened on this week's episode of Monday Night RAW, including...John Cena is a GRAND SLAM CHAMPION!HUGE WarGames developments!The Kabuki Warriors are tag champs!Sheamus vs. Shinsuke Nakamura!Nikki Bella BETRAYS her best friend?!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@MichaelHamflett@MSidgwick@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Keepin' It Strong Style, Jeremy Donovan and the “Young Boy” Joshua Smith break down the monumental announcement that Kazuchika Okada will be the opponent for Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement match at Wrestle Kingdom 20. The guys discuss the conversation surrounding the decision, why Okada was chosen, what it means for Tanahashi's legacy, and how the choice compares to the heavily speculated Shinsuke Nakamura matchup.They also take a look at New Japan Road in Anjo, focusing on the strong build to Tanahashi's match with Yuto-Ice and how the performance highlighted Yuto's rising star potential. Jeremy and Josh discuss why Yuto could be one of the defining talents of the next generation and how matches like this shape the future of the company.Get Your Official Keepin' It Strong Style Merchandise: https://chopped-tees.com/collections/social-suplex-network/keepin-it-strong-styleJoin our Patreon for ad-free audio, live video streams, and other bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/KIStrongStyleFollow us on YouTube: @SocialSuplexFollow us on X: @SocialSuplex, @KIStrongStyle, @JeremyLDonovanFollow us on Instagram: @SocialSuplexLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialSuplex/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/QUaJfaCVisit our website for news, columns, and podcasts: https://socialsuplex.com/Join the Social Suplex community Facebook Group: The Wrestling (Squared) CircleKeepin' It Strong Style is the New Japan Pro Wrestling Podcast of the Social Suplex Podcast Network. Support the Social Podcast Network by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

01:47 – 03:39 | Ticket Prices, TKO Era, and Hidden FeesAnthony breaks down the dramatic rise in wrestling ticket prices since the TKO era, including the impact of fees and taxes, and how attending live events has become more expensive.03:39 – 06:00 | The Cost of Entertainment & International ComparisonsJoe and Anthony share stories about the rising costs of entertainment, including ATM fees in the US and abroad, and how price gouging is everywhere.06:00 – 10:39 | Toy Collecting, Wrestling Figures, and AEW MerchAnthony recounts stories about rare wrestling toys, the decline in value of AEW merchandise, and the changing landscape of collectibles. The hosts discuss the local comic shop scene and the fate of AEW action figures.10:39 – 13:36 | MVP's Critique of Wrestling JournalismAnthony plays a clip of MVP criticizing wrestling journalism, star ratings, and the disconnect between wrestlers and the media. The hosts analyze MVP's points and the ongoing debate about wrestling coverage.13:36 – 22:00 | AEW's Young Talent, Veteran Advice, and Industry FrustrationsA deep dive into the challenges of getting younger wrestlers to heed veteran advice, the career prospects of AEW stars, and the realities of aging in the business. The hosts debate whether it's worth trying to change the culture.22:00 – 25:00 | Billy Gunn, Longevity, and the Next GenerationAnthony and Joe discuss Billy Gunn's career after 60, his approach to wrestling, and the prospects for his sons in WWE.25:00 – 28:00 | Andrade, Non-Competes, and Wrestling ContractsThe conversation shifts to Andrade's career moves, the complexities of non-compete clauses, and the peculiarities of wrestling contracts.28:00 – 32:00 | Vince Russo, NWA, and Wrestling's Old GuardA humorous look at Vince Russo's potential influence on NWA, the tropes he might bring, and the generational divide in wrestling creative.32:00 – 36:00 | Goldberg's Streak, Legacy, and RetirementAnthony and Joe analyze Goldberg's recent interview, his obsession with his win streak, and the broader implications for wrestling legacies.36:00 – 39:00 | Nakamura's Ambitions, Foreign Heels, and WWE StorylinesDiscussion of Shinsuke Nakamura's goal to become WWE champion, the “foreign heel” trope, and how classic wrestling storylines could be updated for today.39:00 – End (~1:05:17) | Closing Thoughts, Shoutouts, and Sign-OffBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.