Podcasts about Tanahashi

Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast with your host Marie Shadows! https://patreon.com/marieshadowshttps://rumble.com/marieshadowshttps://marieshadows.substack.comDive into my raw take on Wrestle Kingdom 20's fatal four-way match for Doki's IWGP Junior Heavyweight contendership: El Desperado vs. Taiji Ishimori vs. Sho vs. Kosei Fujita. Plus, my rant on why commentary (Walker Stewart) is killing kayfabe with lectures and fake outrage. Heels like Doki deserve better—let's talk real wrestling!Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro to the Episode and Wrestle Kingdom 2000:00:32 - Open Mind Warning and Commentary Issues00:01:36 - Human Nature vs. Utopia Lectures00:02:50 - Individuality and Why We Don't All Agree00:03:27 - Rant on Fake Outrage and Woke Commentary00:04:50 - Doki's Quote and Walker's Lecture00:06:11 - Heels Being Heels: Kayfabe Explained00:07:53 - Doki's Confidence vs. Tanahashi's Tour00:09:17 - Destroying Characters with Lectures00:10:34 - Why Vince Was in Commentators' Ears00:12:15 - Japanese vs. English Commentary Preference00:13:33 - Heels Can't Be Heels Anymore00:15:03 - Veda Scott Commentary Example00:16:25 - Commentary's True Job: Storytelling00:17:21 - Match Breakdown Starts00:18:58 - Why Not Sho vs. Doki? Storytelling Potential00:20:54 - Match Action: Attacks, Teams, Shenanigans00:22:57 - House Interference and Commentary Whining00:24:10 - Enjoy Wrestling as Escape00:25:52 - Robbie Eagles & X Help Out00:26:05 - El Desperado Wins: My Thoughts00:27:00 - Fantasy Booking Sho vs. Doki00:29:04 - Elevating House of Torture's Playbook00:31:02 - Master Wato Deserves a Shot00:31:37 - Final Rant: No Activists on Commentary00:33:51 - Respect Individuality00:34:56 - Outro and See You Next Time

Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast with your host Marie Shadows!Please support via these links!https://patreon.com/marieshadowshttps://rumble.com/user/marieshadows (I'm trying to reach 100 friends there)Aaron Wolf shocked the wrestling world by winning the NEVER Openweight Championship in his NJPW pro wrestling debut against EVIL at Wrestle Kingdom 20. Olympic judo gold medalist to champion in one match? Bold move... but is it good booking? In this episode of the Square Circle Podcast, I break down why I'm not a fan of Aaron Wolf... yet. From the pre-shaved head twist killing the stipulation stakes, to the kayfabe issues of a newcomer surviving full House of Torture chaos, to EVIL being the ultimate selfless company man — we dive deep.I also discuss the NEVER title's faded relevance in 2026, why the Young Lion system needs rethinking (Tanahashi's WWE envy is telling), and NJPW's bigger problems with faction stagnation and uneven pushes.Timestamps:0:00 – Intro & my stance: Not a fan of Aaron Wolf... yet1:45 – NEVER Openweight history & why it feels outdated now4:20 – Aaron Wolf's background vs. NJPW's newcomer model7:10 – The buildup & that hair-shaving stipulation nonsense9:50 – Match breakdown: House of Torture shenanigans overload13:30 – Kayfabe problems — how does a debutant survive all that?17:05 – EVIL appreciation: The Miz of NJPW, selfless vet20:15 – Young Lion system critique (too long, too rigid)24:40 – Broader NJPW issues: Factions, loyalty, and pushing the wrong people28:20 – Final thoughts & hope on the horizon (Tsuji as champ)30:45 – Upcoming: April 6, 2026 NJPW Las Vegas event32:00 – Outro & call to comment/subscribe

Enjoy the first 30 minutes of this POSTwrestlingCafe.com Exclusive Podcast — Following their final encounter at Wrestle Kingdom 20, John Pollock and Wai Ting revisit the era-defining rivalry between Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kazuchika Okada through a selection of key matches from their 2012-2016 saga.They discuss Okada's early years, from his mishandled TNA excursion as Okato to his 2012 NJPW homecoming that produced the “Rainmaker Shock”, when booker Gedo made the controversial call to have the then-unproven Okada upset long-reigning champion Tanahashi for the IWGP Heavyweight Title.John & Wai contextualize their subsequent series of critically acclaimed matches, tracing Okada's epic journey as he attempts, fails, and ultimately succeeds in being recognized by the audience and Tanahashi as the true “Ace” of the promotion.Matches covered (NJPW World account required):The New Beginning (2/12/12)Wrestle Kingdom 7 (1/4/13)Invasion Attack (4/7/13)Wrestle Kingdom 9 (1/4/15)Wrestle Kingdom 10 (1/4/16)This episode was brought to you by Espresso Executive Producer, Robbie EllinorNext time on Rewind-A-Wai: Shinya Hashimoto RetrospectiveCheck out the Rewind-A-Wai Archives for all patrons: https://www.postwrestling.com/category/podcasts/postwrestlingcafe/raw/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast! I am your host Marie Shadows!https://patreon.com/marieshadowshttps://marieshadows.substack.comIn this episode of the Square Circle Podcast, I break down Yota Tsuji defeating Konosuke Takeshita at Wrestle Kingdom 20 to become double IWGP World Heavyweight & Global Heavyweight Champion in front of 46,913 in the sold-out Tokyo Dome.We go match psychology, storytelling, why Tsuji targeted the gut, the stinger spot that almost derailed him, why the Boston Crab finish was perfect NJPW essence, Konosuke actually being decent for once (thanks to Tsuji leading), post-match Jake Lee attack (now United Empire), and Tsuji's NJPW interview insights on philosophies clashing, Young Lions, and keeping the Dome sold out every year.No AEW coattails needed. Tsuji earned this. He's my champion.Timestamps below0:00 – Intro & Wrestle Kingdom 20 attendance / no two-night nonsense2:00 – Why Tsuji has always been my guy (since Sonata days)4:30 – My issues with Konosuke (no-selling, no psychology, "alpha" talk)7:00 – Match breakdown starts: chain wrestling, dare spot, early equality10:30 – Brain buster stinger – Tsuji hurt, pace thrown off13:00 – Konosuke advantage, apron spots (stop apron bumps!)15:30 – Tsuji comeback, Gene Blaster double down (allowed this time)18:00 – Gut work psychology – weaken the core21:00 – Big spots: reverse Canadian Destroyer, Blue Thunder Bomb, Guerrero Special24:00 – Finish: Boston Crab on hurt gut – Tsuji wins!27:00 – Post-match Jake Lee big boot, United Empire angle29:00 – Tsuji NJPW interview key points (philosophies, stinger, Boston Crab meaning)33:00 – Unbound Co. explanation & Bullet Club thoughts37:00 – Tanahashi loyalty, AEW partnership rant, future Dome sellouts41:00 – Wrap-up, Patreon plug, love you guys

Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast with your host Marie Shadows!Season 7 kicks off going backwards through Wrestle Kingdom 20, starting with the main event: Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement match against Kazuchika Okada (January 4, 2026, Tokyo Dome). Why this felt like NJPW coming back (even a little), why Okada still delivers elite psychology when motivated, the weird commentary dynamic nobody's talking about (marching orders for Chris Charlton?), Tanahashi as the most powerful man in wrestling, why he could've called Nakamura but chose Okada, post-match brotherhood, the creepy ten-bell salute, and why wrist control & body-part work still matter more than flips.I go in on AEW's lazy Okada run, the failing NJPW-AEW partnership, bad yen excuses, immigration/culture takes, IWC negativity, and why Tanahashi retiring means he can finally president properly.Substack: https://marieshadows.substack.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/marieshadowsTimestamps!00:00 – Welcome to Season 7, Happy New Year, January 24 202600:46 – Where to find the podcast + what's coming in 202601:14 – IWC negativity, wrong labels, Marty Scurll correct story03:29 – Cyber bullying still alive, be open-minded04:35 – Wrestle Kingdom 20 make-or-break for NJPW, Tanahashi retirement05:52 – Economy/yen excuses vs real issues09:49 – Sold out because of Tanahashi, Okada wins12:01 – Why Okada over Nakamura, Tanahashi power13:37 – AEW partnership not benefiting NJPW (Twitter thread proof)14:47 – Dual contracts discussion coming soon16:39 – Tanahashi could've called WWE for Nakamura19:12 – Match breakdown: wrestling, wrist control, psychology27:54 – Why struggle > flips, working body parts30:50 – Finish, post-match mic, brotherhood parade32:04 – Commentary dynamic: Charlton marching orders, tension37:00 – Walker indie/woke insertions, respect Japanese style42:41 – Storytelling lost art in commentary51:02 – Final thoughts, brotherhood, ten-bell creepy53:05 – Plugs: like/share/comment/poll, Patreon, Tape Study, consultations

Welcome back to The Lawcast! This time our hosts cover the epic conclusion to New Japan's 2010s boom with Wrestle Kingdom 14 from 2020. It's the first ever two night Wrestle Kingdom as New Japan draws a reported 70,000 fans across the two nights, the biggest Wrestle Kingdom and one of New Japan's biggest shows ever.The first night is headlined by Okada defending the IWGP Title against Kota Ibushi with Jay White defending the Intercontinental Title against Naito in the sub main event. The winners of the two matches face off on the second night to unify the belts and become the first IGWP World Heavyweight Champion.Plus we've got Jushin Liger's retirement match, Chris Jericho vs. Tanahashi, Jon Moxley vs. Lance Archer in a Texas Death Match, and more.Plus we discuss Tanahashi's retirement, the rest of Wrestle Kingdom, and Drew McIntyre as the new WWE Champion. 

The boys have been gone for a minute, so let's start off the year hot! Tons of topics to catch up on and our 2nd Annual Gimmick Awards!TOPICS-Drew Mcintyre FINALLY Wins WWE Championship Again -What's the deal with Cody Vs Roman at Wrestlemania?-Matt Cardona back in WWE, what's his ceiling?-Massive NXT Call Ups & Changes-Early Rumble Predictions-AEW Worlds End Recap, What's MJF's Second Title Run Look Like?-When will massive shifts or betrayals happen for The Death Riders & Don Callis Family?-2nd Annual Gimmick Awards! What we thought was the best of the best for 2025?-Draft Update-Please fill out our 2026 SATISFACTION SURVEY, take 5 minutes of your time to make GV better for you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nhg-wyNW3tt9K7FJnhtF_hbWR17CrK3uo6fajZBzhfc/edit#responses-Get Ad-Free, Early, & Exclusives Episodes Along With Our Entire Backlog On Our Patreon. 4 Tiers,  Over 30 Exclusive Episodes In 2026. The Best Way To Listen To GV, Join Now :  https://www.patreon.com/GeekVerse -Join Our Madhouse, Chat With The Hosts & Other GV Listeners In Our Discord!  https://discord.gg/K7Nvs7tJBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/geekverse-podcast--4201268/support.

Our Wrestling Podcast Unscripted Episode 160: Drew wins WWE Undisputed Championship! WWE Raw On Netflix Anniversary - Smackdown in 2026 - Tanahashi Retire #wwe #worldscolllide #aaa #nxt #wwenxt #smackdown #moneyinthebank #wwemitb #mtb #MARIAHMAY #MARIAHMAYNXT #blakemonroe #johncena #cenapipebomb #Johncenapromo #smackdown #britishbulldogs #britishbulldog #brocklesnar #ajlee #ajleereturns #wweraw #wrestlepalooza #aew #aewallout #wwewrestlepalooza #espn #wweonespn #zackryder #zackryderreturns #johncenasfinalmatch #SNME #WWESNME #CENA #CENAFINALMATCH - Drew defeats Cody Rhodes on Smackdown to become WWE Undisputed World Champion! - Raw on Netflix Anniversary Recap - Smackdown in 2026 so far - Tanahashi has retired from pro wrestling - and more! X: @owp2019 Instagram: @owp2019 Meta: www.facebook.com/ourwrestlingpodcast Twitch: www.twitch.tv/ourwrestlingpodcast Rumble: rumble.com/c/c-7660138 Youtube(sucks): www.youtube.com/channel/UCTcCUQMd…iew... Disclaimer - Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use; for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

Joel and Damon are back with a three hour blockbuster show reviewing Wrestle Kingdom 20 weekend. Joel , who was in Tokyo and at the event, and Damon have you covered match-by-match along with vibes before the show, reactions after and everything in between. The guys discuss Aaron Wolf's impact, the leveling up of Yota Tsuji, and the epic Tanahashi retirement match. 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 with a three hour blockbuster show reviewing Wrestle Kingdom 20 weekend. Joel , who was in Tokyo and at the event, and Damon have you covered match-by-match along with vibes before the show, reactions after and everything in between. The guys discuss Aaron Wolf's impact, the leveling up of Yota Tsuji, and the epic Tanahashi retirement match. Our Sponsors:* Check out our sponsor BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This podcast is made possible by the generous contributions of our MaxFun Members! This December to be a Member, it's a great time to help this show continue for as little as $5 a month. Just go to maximumfun.org/join.It's the first episode of Tights and Fights in the new year! What an eventful couple of weeks we've missed so far– tons of championships changed hands and many new faces appeared across all WWE shows.But there's still an air of caution to all of these moves. We'll explain why.The Main Event: Our Predictions for 20262026 is here and it brings with it so many possibilities in wrestling. So we decided to get some skin in the game. We are going to go around and each make three predictions each, one at a time. At the end of the year, whoever gets the most correct will be allowed to force the panel to watch and react to one wrestling match or wrestling related piece of media of the winner's choice.The Three CountDanielle put over Jamie Hayter's fit check at AEW World's End.Lindsey put over Tanahashi's retirement ceremony and the Wholesome Hottie Maxxine DupriHal put over John Cena making Becky Lynch crashing Sam Roberts' podcast.Keep up with this show all week long on instagram, tiktok and bluesky.This show was produced by Julian Burrell for Maximumfun.org

In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:(00:00) Introductions(01:41) Jim Ross makes return to AEW commentary(07:00) Young Bucks cleared for 2026;(09:50) Andrade return(16:40) Young Bucks come full circle(22:30) Mercedes get humiliated(32:07) Moxley/Benjamin Continental title eliminator(36:40) MJF-Bandido build(45:07) Marina/Toni match awkward styles mixing(49:43) Darby sets up Pac match at Maximum Carnage(52:04) Lights Out main event(58:32) Hook's ceiling and upside concerns(01:01:44) Tanahashi retirement ceremony(01:31:56) Emails and Trivia(01:57:24) Bullet Club dissolves after 13 yearsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

The Greeks are back!  Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korolis return with the rest of the gWo to have fun talking about the latest week in wrestling, New Year events and more! On this show, find out what the guys thought about the WWE/Stranger Things Raw episode, new faces emerging, and AEW's latest moves.  From Mercedes Mone's continued "downfall" to Mitch checking out Tanahashi's retirement in New Japan, the guys cover a LOT of territory! NOTE: This week's episode was recorded prior to WWE Smackdown in Germany, so you KNOW the guys will have things to say about Drew McIntyre's big win next week!

Alex and Kevin breakdown a strong and bittersweet week in pro wrestling starting with the retirement of the legend Hiroshi Tanahashi. Wrestle Kingdom 20 was a fantastic show featuring powerful matches, main evented by the emotionally striking performance of Okada vs Tanahashi leading to the latters retirement. We discuss most of the matches on the card, the beautiful retirement ceremony and head over to the west where RAW had a collab with Stranger Things for the 1 year Netflix Anniversary where CM Punk retained his title against Bron Breakker, Becky Lynch regained her IC title and Iyo + Rhea became Women's Tag Champs. Over in AEW we discuss MJF's title run and his first feud with Bandido, Mercedes' direction and the lights out match with new tag team Hangman and Swerve.WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT PRO WRESTLING?

This week, the guys discuss the WWE PLE Library moving to Netflix and how it feels like a custody battle when it comes to different shows going to different platforms. They also discuss OBA Femi and others joining the main roster. Additionally, this week's Monday Night Raw featured a crossover with Stranger Things to celebrate the first anniversary of the show's release on Netflix. The guys talk about the episode and wonder what it would have looked like if Vince had booked it. Andrew explains his excitement for New Japan, combining the lineage of the world titles and going back to the old belt. Plus, thoughts on Wrestle Kingdom and Tanahashi's retirement, this week's Dynamite episode, your questions, and more!

This week the boys return from the holidays to talk action in the squared circle. The 1 count is WWE. Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre agree to the stipulations for the 3 Stages of Hell match. Matt Cardona officially signs. Carmelo Hayes defends his title vs Johnny Gargano. Guilia wins back the women's US title. CM Punk retains the World title; Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky become the new women's tag champs. Jordynne Grace Trick Williams on the main roster with seemingly Oba Femi on deck. The 2 count is AEW. Jon Moxley has turned babyface before our eyes. Mercedes Mone continues to backslide with another loss. MJF confronts Bandido. The Don Callis family grows with the addition of another member. Darby Allin won't take no for an answer from PAC. The 3 count is a review of Wrestle Kingdom 20 from New Japan Pro Wrestling. Okada vs Tanahashi highlighted as the main event. Yota Tsuji making history by defeating Takeshita. Aaron Wolf wins his debut vs EVIL. Find out if they like the direction of NJPW going forward. Odds and ends to close the pod! Available on all major podcast platforms. Listen Share Subscribe Repeat! Rate and review on Apple and Spotify! WWE AEW 47:47 NJPW 1:27:45

On this episode, Micah and Ryan do some travelling to open the year, with a trip to NJPW for Tanahashi's Retirement Match, as well as a journey into the Upside Down for Monday Night RAW!Thanks for tuning in, make sure to check out our socials so you can know every time we're scooping and slamming: linktr.ee/scoopslammedpod

Max is back! In the first episode of the new era, and new year, we're joined by Beer and Mike Larkin to discuss a STRANGER Raw than usual, the retirement of Japanese legend Hiroshi Tanahashi, Mercedes eats cake, the NXT Round returns and more! PLUS A non-title open challenge against The Captain changes the landscape of Max Wrestling, and Robert Davis and The Phoenix BOTH address The Demoness

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Hello, Lovelies, and Happy New Year! We return from the holidays and kick off 2026 with a full unpacking of New Japan Pro Wrestling's annual tradition, Wrestle Kingdom, with Rachel Giuliani! She & Brian Bell unpack their feelings around Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement, the promotion's first steps in a post-Tanahashi era, NJPW's future, sublime looks from Hiromu Takahashi and Sanada, the crowning of Yota Tsuji, and what 2026 bodes for NJPW and so much more!Follow Rachel Giuliani on Bluesky: @effingboring.bsky.socialFollow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTMFollow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpodGrab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster TeesBig thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logoHuge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show's theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT

First show of the new year! We talk about New womens mid card champions, Tanahashi retirement, Andrade playin hot potato with WWE/AEW, Don Callis Family is too many people, Young Bucks are Tassles again, NXT Callups, Wrestlers as Stranger Things Characters and so much more!___988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline- in US & CanadaCrisis Text Line: Text Hello to 741741Trevor Lifeline: 866-488-7386 or text "START" to 678678Trans LifeLine: 877-565-8860Please feel free to subscribe to our Youtube channel! Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/ShEliteShowcaseTwitch:twitch.tv/sheliteshowcaseThank you to Justin for making ALL of the Intro music for our shows! Justin:@heeltactics_ on Twitterhttps://jlanonthebeat.bandcamp.com/https://linktr.ee/ShEliteShowcasehttps://www.sheliteshowcase.comKatie: @KatieWrasslin13 on TwitterSavannah: @Y2Garcia_ on Twitter & Instagram

This week the boys return from the holidays to talk some action in the squared circle. The 1 count is WWE. Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre agree to the stipulations for the 3 Stages of Hell match. Matt Cardona officially signs. Carmelo Hayes defends his title vs Johnny Gargano. Giulia wins back the women's US title. CM Punk retains the World title; Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky become the new women's tag champs. Jordynne Grace Trick Williams on the main roster with seemingly Oba Femi on deck. The 2 count is AEW.  Jon Moxley has turned babyface before our eyes. Mercedes Mone continues to backslide with another loss. MJF confronts Bandido. The Don Callis family grows with the addition of another member. Darby Allin won't take no for an answer from PAC. The 3 count is a review of Wrestle Kingdom 20 from New Japan Pro Wrestling. Okada vs Tanahashi highlighted as the main event. Yota Tsuji making history by defeating Takeshita. Aaron Wolf wins in his debut vs EVIL. Find out if they like the direction of NJPW going forward. Odds and ends to close the pod!Available on all major podcast platforms. Listen Share Subscribe Repeat! Rate and review on Apple and Spotify! Rate and review on Apple and Spotify!WWEAEW 47:47NJPW 1:27:45

This week the boys return from the holidays to talk some action in the squared circle. The 1 count is WWE. Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre agree to the stipulations for the 3 Stages of Hell match. Matt Cardona officially signs. Carmelo Hayes defends his title vs Johnny Gargano. Giulia wins back the women's US title. CM Punk retains the World title and Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky become the new women's tag champs. Jordynne Grace Trick Williams on the main roster with seemingly Oba Femi on deck. The 2 count is AEW. Jon Moxley has turned babyface before our eyes. Mercedes Mone continues to backslide with another loss. MJF confronts Bandido. The Don Callis family grows with the addition of another member. Darby Allin won't take no for an answer from PAC. The 3 count is a review of Wrestle Kingdom 20 from New Japan Pro Wrestling. Okada vs Tanahashi highlighted as the main event. Yota Tsuji making history by defeating Takeshita. Aaron Wolf wins in his debut vs EVIL. Find out if they like the direction of NJPW going forward. Odds and ends to close the pod!Available on all major podcast platforms. Listen Share Subscribe Repeat! Rate and review on Apple and Spotify!WWEAEW 47:47NJPW 1:27:45

Dave LaGreca and Nic Nemeth break down AEW Dynamite: Jim Ross returns, Jon Moxley's character arc and more. Plus, Nattie Neidhart joins Dave to talk Tanahashi's retirement match and the latest round of NXT callups to the main roster.  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.

Episode 53! 2026 kicks off with a bang and Tanahashi's retirement. Trish was at the Dome for Wrestle Kingdom 20 and gives her thoughts on the live experience. Then we discuss the matches! Aaron Wolf vs Evil (8:25) Takeshita vs Tsuji (20:52) and Tanahashi vs Okada (44:35) as well as the post-match retirement ceremony (54:25) and some general thoughts about New Year's Dash and what it means for NJPW in 2026. Next up, Tony Khan's interview with Case Lowe and some thoughts about Nakamura. We then switch gears to Chris Jericho and his potential free agency (1:1:45) before moving on to the upcoming TNA Debut (1:42:50), AEW's Continental Classic and Women's Tag Tournament (1:55:15) and MJF as AEW's new Men's World Champion (1:55:15). Then Trish wraps it up with thoughts on her experience in Japan.(2:09:35)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of The Still Real to Us Show:-- We're back from the holiday break and catching you up on everything you might've missed while the wrestling world didn't slow down for a second-- MJF reclaims the AEW World Championship, while Jon Moxley survives the field to win the 2025 Continental Classic and capture the AEW Continental Championship-- An emotional moment at Wrestle Kingdom 20 as Hiroshi Tanahashi retiresin defeat to Okada — plus, is this truly the end of The Bullet Club as we know it?-- WWE chaos rolls on with Becky Lynch regaining the Women's Intercontinental Championship, CM Punk retaining against Bron Breakker on RAW's 2026 debut, and major questions surrounding Ciampa's reported contract decision-- NXT delivers controversy and confusion: Thea Hail wins the Women's North American Championship in a botch, drops it days later to Izzi Dame at New Year's Evil, while Oba Femi retains — then shockingly relinquishes — the NXT Championship to close the show

It's our first show for 2026 & we have lined up - PCW : Christmas Chaos review w/ JJ Furno v Jarvis MainEvent - Tanahashi's last match (we believe he's finally finished doing that lap..) - Everything around the country happening as we fire up for 2026 All that and our weekly Chicken Salad & Sh!t!!   Watch PCW : Christmas Chaos here - https://youtu.be/e8zv8jfguJ0?si=LYMx_GDwJhPcL0KB   #WWE #AEW #NXT #NJPW #ROH #MLW #GCW #youtube #applepodcasts #Spotify #australianwrestling #Vodcast #podcast #supportyourlocalpromotions #supportyourlocalwrestlers   X/Instagram - @WrestleRadioAU @Beasteastman @LachlanAlbert @Geoff_setty @jamieappsmedia   Check out all our WRA merch at www.redbubble.com/people/toddy33?asc=u All profits from the purchase of these products are donated to Gotcha4Life and Beyond Blue supporting mens health issues   Hear over 11 YEARS of WRA interviews, reviews and more at WrestleRadioAustralia.com Subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Twitch, iHeart Radio, TuneIn Radio... it's FREE      

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT New Year's Evil from January 6th, 2026 headlined by Oba Femi vs Leon Slater for the NXT Championship!00:00:00 - Intro 00:10:00 - NJPW New Year's Dash Talk00:16:20 - WWE RAW Thoughts00:30:13 - NXT ReviewThe show includes:Oba Femi vacates the NXT title at the end of the showOba Femi vs Leon Slater (NXT Championship)Jacy Jayne vs Kendal Grey (NXT Women's Championship)Thea Hail vs Blake Monroe (NXT Women's North American Championship)Tatum Paxley vs Izzi DameThea Hail vs Izzi Dame (NXT Women's North American Championship)Je'von, Oba, Trick & more called up to main rosterThe lads give their thoughts on the RAW on Netflix Anniversary Show, NJPW post WrestleKingdom 20/Tanahashi retirement, plus all of the recent “free agent” WWE/NXT Main roster call ups and so much more!Join our live NXT POST Shows every Tuesday night at YouTube.com/POSTWrestlingFollow more of Davie and Braden's work at Poisonrana.ca, with a weekly show covering everything in the world of wrestling and more!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poisonrana/id1361208631Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1jTsPUNnwHzQHNGj7GIS04Only $5 for “Friend” tier to access all these shows and everything in the back catalogue! Movie reviews, PPV reviews and so much more!!! Patreon.com/PoisonranaThis week on the POISONRANA Patreon and Free Feed:Best Match Ever 2025: Parts 1 & 2 (Poisonrana Patreon Feed)POISONRANA LIVE (Sunday at 1PM on the Poisonrana YouTube & Free Feed)Photo Courtesy: WWEupNXT Theme by: Warren-D, PXCH and Shaheen AbdiSubscribe: https://www.postwrestling.com/subscribeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/702343790308154Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/PoisonranaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PoisonranaPodDiscuss: https://forum.postwrestling.com#wwe #nxt #wwenxt #tnawrestling #wweraw #smackdown #aew #nxtnewyearsevil #nxyearendawards #newyearsevil Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hiroshi Tanahashi is one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time and the man known as The Ace of NJPW. In this episode, we look back at Hiroshi Tanahashi's legendary career — from his early struggles, rise as the face of New Japan Pro-Wrestling, iconic rivalries, classic matches, championships, and lasting legacy in wrestling history.This career retrospective explores how Tanahashi saved NJPW, defined an era, and inspired a generation of wrestlers worldwide.Topics covered:Hiroshi Tanahashi's early careerBecoming The Ace of NJPWRivalries with Okada, Nakamura, and moreIWGP Heavyweight Championship reignsTanahashi's legacy in modern wrestling

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

Episode 324: New Japan does right by Hiroshi Tanahashi in his retirement match. The latest on Chris Jericho and other expiring contracts.  What does 2026 hold for WWE and AEW?Interact with the show...X (formerly Twitter): @PWAfterHours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika Email: pwafterhours@gmail.com

New Japan Pro-Wrestling closed the book on a defining era at the Tokyo Dome with Wrestle Kingdom 20, a show built around transition rather than nostalgia. Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement match marked the end of a 25-year in-ring career and served as a clear dividing line for the company moving forward, while the rest of the card focused on consolidation and direction through major title matches and contender-setting bouts. Wrestle Kingdom once again functioned as NJPW's annual truth serum — clarifying priorities, tightening the championship picture, and setting expectations for the post-Tanahashi era. Elsewhere, AEW wrapped up 2025 with Worlds End drawing an estimated 140,000 buys, pushing the company's annual PPV total near 1.25 million worldwide. MJF reclaimed the AEW World Championship, restored the "Triple B," and immediately introduced volatility to the title scene with challengers lining up on television and a potential independent title defense looming at Limitless Wrestling. Willow Nightingale made history on New Year's Smash by becoming the first woman to hold two AEW championships simultaneously, while Tony Khan confirmed the return of AEW Grand Slam Mexico in 2026 and reiterated plans to expand dual-contract partnerships with CMLL talent. WWE entered the new year in the midst of its own structural shift. Trick Williams officially joined the SmackDown roster, Giulia regained the Women's United States Championship, and Matt Cardona was confirmed as an active SmackDown competitor. The WWE PPV and PLE archive began its transition to Netflix in the United States as Raw prepares to celebrate its one-year Netflix anniversary with a Stranger Things–themed episode. Injury updates for Dominik Mysterio and Sheamus, combined with The Usos capturing the World Tag Team Championships, further highlighted a roster recalibration heading into 2026. Tonight's episode breaks down the fallout from Wrestle Kingdom 20, what Tanahashi's retirement means for New Japan's future, and how AEW and WWE are repositioning themselves at the start of a new year. No overstatement, no revisionist framing — just a grounded look at a week that quietly reset the industry's direction. Wrestling Tonight: Episode 159

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Joel & Jeremy return to the Fightful main channel for their monthly Monday main channel takeover!BRCW Founder Matthew Maschler joins @ 10a ET to talk YEOW! Jaka Tribute Show on January 17th in Kissimmee, FloridaHiroshi Tanahashi has his final pro wrestling matchTakeshita & Tsuji put on clinic for the IWGP TitleOther Wrestle Kingdom 20 news and notesRandy Orton returns, Matt Cardona signs, Trick Williams & Jordynne Grace join the new 3-hour SmackDownCollision was a solid WrestleKingdom Pre-ShowWWE RAW Stranger Things Preview & MORE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike & JD discuss Vince McMahons sham retiremet of 2022 and try to understand the TKO shareholder lawsuit. Then they discuss Wrestle Kingdom featuring Tanahashi's retirement match, Yota Tsuji finally winning the IWGP World Title, & a Washed Naito shows up in NOAH. Plus Free Ageny news regarding Matt Cardona, Tommaso Ciampa, EC3, and EVIL!For exlusive and premium content head to patreon.com/themikeandjdshowOur Sponsors:* Check out our sponsor BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Scrump and Drew talk; Tanahashi's retirment, Wrestle Kingdom, Raven, Marty Supreme, New Years, Chevy Chase, Chris Jericho and more! Special thanks to Kenny Omega for the outro.   Patreon Merchandise   Social Media: Twitter Instagram 

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.

Hiroshi Tanahashi, one of the most important figures in New Japan Pro Wrestling history - perhaps second only to its founder - has wrestled his last match.  The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer offers some insight on that, as well as the 20th Wrestle Kingdom event as a whole. Also, find out why you never want Vince McMahon or other WWE officials to be in charge of YOUR web security, and feel free to join us in reading into some interesting tour scheduling for the lead singer of Fozzy... It's been almost one full year since WWE Raw debuted on Netflix in the US, and all WWE content moved to the streaming service internationally.  It feels like forever ago, but this week, Mike McGuire takes a look back at some of that year, including the premiere episode. As the anniversary comes up, WWE has a big show planned, but is there more to read in a certain star's social media comments?  Plus, more call-ups from NXT are expected, and a Canadian Legend is hanging up his boots! Next week, McGuire on Wrestling makes its official premiere on AM 1150 out of Kelowna, BC!  For more about our shows, visit celebratewrestling.com  

Steven and Jeremy are back with a special edition of the show, featuring a match-by-match analysis of an emotional Wrestle Kingdom 20 card. They talked of Hiroshi Tanahashi's last great match, his retirement ceremony, Aaron Wolf's impressive debut, Tetsuya Naito's appearance, and Yota Tsuji's big moment. 

Bryan and Tom recap Tanahashi's last match and a busy weekend in wrestling.

Jonathan Hood and Justin LaBar preview the 1st Monday Night RAW of 2026. They also cover the arrival and departure of talent on Smackdown as well as the retirement match of Hiroshi Tanahashi at New Japan Pro Wrestling's Wrestle Kingdom 20. 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.

Bruce Lord and Karen Peterson review NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom 20 in Tokyo Dome, featuring Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada and the retirement of Tanahashi after a twenty-six-year career.The semi-main event of Konosuke Takeshita vs. Yota Tsuji in a double championship match for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship and IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.Highlighted topics including the impact of live domestic broadcasting on the company's biggest show on their annual calendar, utilizing various fandom paths to draw in new viewers, the imbalance of ring-time versus length of entrances, inclusion of STARDOM and DDT talents, the EVIL/Wolf group project debrief, the emotional closure of Tanahashi's career with the parade of old rivals in Jay White, Will Ospreay, Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, Katsuyori Shibata, and a returning Tetsuya Naito and cherished mentors in  Keiji Muto and Tatsumi Fujinami.  Access all of our NJPW reviews by becoming a member at http://postwrestlingcafe.com------NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20January 4, 2026Tokyo DomeTokyoHiroshi Tanahashi's Retirement Match: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada - RecommendedIWGP World & IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship: Konosuke Takeshita (c) World vs. Yota Tsuji (c) Global - RecommendedAaron Wolf Debut/NEVER Openweight Championship: EVIL (c) vs. Aaron Wolf (Debut) - RecommendedIWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship No. 1 Contender 4-Way: El Desperado, Kosei Fujita, Taiji Ishimori & SHOShingo Takagi, David Finlay, Gabe Kidd, Drilla Moloney & Hiromu Takahashi vs. Great O'Khan, Callum Newman, HENARE, Andrare El Idolo & Jake LeeIWGP & NJPW STRONG Women's Championship: Syuri (c) IWGP vs. Saya Kamitani (c) STRONG - RecommendedNEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Championships Tornado Rambo: TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Ryohei Oiwa & Zack Sabre Jr.) vs. Master Wato, Toru Yano & YOH (c)  vs. Bishamon (Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI) & Oleg Boltin  vs. BULLET CLUB War Dogs (Clark Connors, OSKAR & Yuto-Ice)  vs. House Of Torture (Ren Narita, SANADA & Yoshinobu Kanemaru)  vs. Kaisei Takechi, Shota Umino & Yuya Uemura  vs. Ryusuke Taguchi, Tiger Mask & Togi Makabe  vs. Team 150 (Satoshi Kojima, Taichi & Tomohiro Ishii) NJPW World TV Championship: El Phantasmo (c) vs. Chris BrookesYoung Lions Kick-Off: Shoma Kato & Tatsuya Matsumoto vs. Katsuya Murashima & Masatora Yasuda Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

The beginning of the new year is the endpoint of a career at the same time. It's not the endpoint of a regular career, but the endpoint of Hiroshi Tanahashi's career that shaped japanese pro wrestling over the past 26 years and helped change the balance of power in the business. So it's no exaggeration to say that fans witnessed the closing of the book of one of the most important careers not just in New Japan Pro Wrestling, but in modern professional wrestling as a whole. Besides the Tanahashi festivities and his tremendous final match against longtime rival Kazuchika Okada, STRIGGA & Dylan review the full card, talk about what worked, what didn't, and how New Japan presented its biggest show of the year. Above all though, the Eastern Lariat reflects on Tanahashi's legacy as the Ace, what his farewell meant in the context of the event, and where NJPW goes from here without the man who carried the company on his back and broke his own body doing so.

When you've seen someone at the pinnacle of their particular craft for so long, it should always send shock waves throughout the entire industry, when they announce their retirement to the entire world. On Episode 456 of the YLP Podcast, Mr. YLP Himself discusses the impending retirement of NJPW President, Hiroshi Tanahashi, ahead of his retirement match against Kazuchika Okada at Wrestle Kingdom 20.Along with that, he also presents his first preview and predictions of 2026, with his predictions for Sunday's Wrestle Kingdom 20 pay-per-view, but someone decided to give Mr. YLP their predictions for the show as well. EMAIL ME AT: younglionsperspective@gmail.comFOLLOW ME ON: Instagram - @ylp_podcast | X - @YLPerspectiveBUY YOUR YLP POD & WAR MERCH HERE: wrestle-addict-radio-shop.fourthwall.com

It's Stiffmas Day, we're gonna have some fun, a brand new start for everyone!The Stiff Bois are back among the Hosts of NJPW content. Only this time, it's 20+ all calling in to celebrate Tanahashi. These insights will move you in odd, and unusual ways, as you see how the Hosts of Stiffmas Past and Present are really previewing the Wrestle Kingdom yet to come.To join the Club or grab some merch to support the show.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thestiff.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠weworkstiff.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can find and follow the show:On X / twitter@weworkstiffOn Instagraminstagram.com/weworkstiff/On Redditreddit.com/r/WeWorkStiff/On Youtubeyoutube.com/@weworkstiffEmail us atweworkstiff@gmail.comPlease Listen. Like. Subscribe. Rate. Share. Review. Follow. Watch New Japan Pro Wrestling.#njpw #prowrestling #wrestling #newjapan #njpwworld #njwk20

  Episode Cancellations and Card Collecting Jefry and Scott discussed the cancellation of "Nostalgia" this week due to scheduling conflicts with predictions and a "Top 11" episode next week. They also talked about the delay of the "WCW Revenge" episode for the Nintendo 64, which will now debut in the week after next. Scott shared his thoughts on the bizarre concept of "rip cards" in baseball card collecting, where a card is destroyed to reveal a smaller, potentially more valuable card inside. They also discussed the recent retirement of John Cena and the high value of his autographed cards, as well as the discovery of a rare Tom Brady card.   Wrestling Era and Figure Discussions Jefry and Scott discussed their opinions on the recent era of wrestling, particularly focusing on John Cena's last run. They both agreed it was rushed and poorly executed, with Scott giving it a rating of 2 out of 5. They also talked about the potential for Mattel to create action figures of Jimmy Garvin and Steve Regal. Finally, they briefly mentioned upcoming wrestling events, including WrestleCon in Vegas.   WrestleCon Autographs and Collectibles Scott and Jefry discussed the rare autograph signing opportunities with Don Morocco and Kevin Vaughn Eric for WrestleCon, with Jefry considering a day trip to attend. Scott shared his excitement about receiving a blue card Hogan LJN figure, and they discussed the appeal of Dusty Rhodes figures, particularly the polka dot era, with Jefry having a blue card Dusty and Scott considering a black card version.   Wrestling Figures and Nostalgia Scott and Jefry discussed Dusty Rhodes' wrestling character and how he embraced a negative gimmick. They then shared their experiences with the new LJN-style wrestling figures, with Scott describing the nostalgic feeling of holding a figure from his childhood in 2025. Scott also read a message from Russell Cartwright who had canceled pre-orders for Hogan and Cena figures after listening to their podcast, and instead found them at retail, which brought back childhood memories.   WrestleCon and Upcoming Product Releases Jefry and Scott discussed the rarity of Rick Martell's autograph signings and speculated that Martell's participation in a New York signing could indicate an upcoming announcement for WrestleCon. They then reviewed new products, including a limited-edition Undertaker bobblehead inspired by the Backlash 2008 poster, and discussed Funko's upcoming releases featuring Uncle Howdy, Jesse Ventura, Bray Wyatt, Jey Uso, and two Rhea Ripley variants. Finally, they mentioned that Junk Shop Dog is releasing three different looks for Tanahashi, who is retiring early next month.   Wrestling Tag Teams Legacy Debate Scott and Jefry discussed the legacy of various wrestling tag teams, including the Hardys, Dudleys, and Road Warriors, and debated who should be included on a hypothetical "Mount Rushmore" of tag teams. They also talked about Ringside Collectibles' new Joe Hendry figure, which is ready to ship and includes a bass that plays his theme music.    Mick Foley's WWE Departure Discussion Scott and Jefry discussed Mick Foley's decision to part ways with WWE due to concerns about the company's relationship with Donald Trump. They admired Foley's ability to stand up for his principles and walk away from the company. The conversation then shifted to new wrestling figures, including Tito Santana in his El Matador gimmick and a highly anticipated Coco Beware figure, which Scott placed on his top 11 list for 2026.   Rob Reiner Event and Licensing Jefry and Scott discussed the upcoming Rob Reiner annual event, which will be the first official one and will feature a "Top 11" list. They also talked about action figures, including the inability to use the Superman logo on WWE products due to licensing issues. Scott expressed surprise at learning that Andre's license is no longer with WWE. They briefly discussed the possibility of future DC-WWE mashup figures and the likelihood of John Cena being featured as Peacemaker. Lastly, they mentioned that WWE is open to working with Target and potentially using other LJN lines for future products. LJN Product Line Future Discussion Scott and Jefry discussed the future of the LJN product line, agreeing that it would likely continue for about 4 years before a reevaluation. They emphasized the importance of including a ring and cage as a package deal, as well as releasing tag team sets. They decided against producing thumb wrestlers and stretch wrestlers but expressed interest in potentially creating Bendy figures in a few years if the LJN line remains successful. The conversation concluded with a brief discussion about potential upgrades to wrestling belts, with Steve mentioning that the classic IC title was next on his wishlist for belt upgrades. Wrestling Belt Nostalgia and Upgrades Jefry and Scott discussed the nostalgia and upgrades of wrestling belts from the 1985-1986 era, highlighting significant improvements across major organizations. They expressed hope for the release of the AWA tag team titles, with potential candidates like the Road Warriors or Hall and Henning, though Scott noted limited options for tag champions. They also discussed the possibility of signing legends like Marty Jannetti to future deals, and Jefry confirmed that Barry Wyndham is still under contract, despite no new figures being made since 2010.          

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