Podcasts about Tanahashi

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 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!

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

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

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

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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Support our sponsor this week by using the link below for the exclusive Solomonster offer!BETTERHELP ▶ Get 10 PERCENT OFF your first month and give online therapy a try at http://www.betterhelp.com/solomonster to start being your best self. Thanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring this week's episode!Solomonster reacts to NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 at the Tokyo Dome and FOUR of the key matches on the show, including the retirement of Hiroshi Tanahashi against Kazuchika Okada, the greatest retirement ceremony ever with some big cameos (and a big name missing)... the crowning of a NEW IWGP World champion and the return of the greatest belt in wrestling... the debut of Aaron Wolf and the New Japan star who could be on his way out of the company.***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

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  

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

Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter joins Steven and Jeremy to talk about the career of Hiroshi Tanahashi! They discuss his early career, his time on top as the icon and what Tanahashi meant to New Japan, plus his challenges going forward as NJPW President. 

  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.          

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!John Cena sat down with Cody Rhodes for his first interview post-retirement and had some WILD responses to his questions.  I'll tell you what those were and give my thoughts on Bleacher Report giving an "F" grade to his retirement tour.  Also, the ACCIDENTAL title change on NXT... MVP just cannot stop talking about Paul Levesque... where things stand with the Continental Classic and WORLDS END predictions... Wrestle Kingdom 20 preview and predictions, and how Tanahashi's final year stacks up with Cena's... 2025 YEAR IN REVIEW... plus my 2025 YEAR END AWARDS including Promotion of the Year, how they compare to the list released this week by Sports Illustrated and why all the drama around it this week is utterly embarrassing.***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

Episode 52! Trish and Sarah start with everything we know and don't know about TNA's multi-year media deal with AMC. Then, WBD is being sold! (22:54) Or is it? They take a look at a big change to the media ecosystem. Then, Tanahashi's Final Road! Trish discusses how her article on the politics of determining the Ace's final opponent came together. (58:10) Finally, a look at wrestling media. Where do we go from here? (1:38:42)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston welcome Trish Speirs to discuss her excellent feature on the booking of Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement match and TNA's new media rights deal with AMC. Topics this week include:TNA inks multi-year deal with AMCThe booking of Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement matchWWE Raw falls outside the global top ten on NetflixAn update on the Conor McGregor lawsuit AEW Dynamite ratings Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/postwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston welcome Trish Speirs to discuss her excellent feature on the booking of Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement match and TNA's new media rights deal with AMC. Topics this week include:TNA inks multi-year deal with AMCThe booking of Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement matchWWE Raw falls outside the global top ten on NetflixMore on the WWE shareholder lawsuit and latest depositionsAn update on the Conor McGregor lawsuit AEW Dynamite ratings VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhGPXm5cVwIMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's time to break down the week in pro wrestling with me, Warren Hayes!Read 'The Final Road' by Trish Speirs - https://www.socialsuplex.com/frontpage-11/RUNSHEET0:00:00 Intro0:03:01 The final word on Tanahashi vs Okada0:42:02 Mark Henry, dumb guy & young pro wrestlers0:52:58 Andrade Talks About His Situation1:18:57 Whatever happened with Becky Lynch?

Episode 51! Trish and Sarah review AEW's Full Gear before taking a quick look at what's going on with TNA's media deal (1:36:10) and a preview of Tanahashi's retirement show (1:43:30)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we trade the rings of Tony Khan for the cerulean blue of New Japan Pro Wrestling to pay tribute to the retiring legend Hiroshi Tanahashi as we review one of his greatest hours: Hiroshi Tanahashi v Kota Ibushi from the G1 Climax 2018 Final.We discuss the build through 2018, how the match came at a crossroads for Tanahashi's career and position in the company and how these two men built up such a hard hitting and emotional performance.Joining me is 'The Young Boy' Joshua Smith from Keepin' It Strong Style, the preeminent New Japan Podcast and creator of the series Ace of the Universe: a deep dive into the career of Hiroshi Tanahashi.Listen to Rich Latta's amazing Tanahashi rant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ai7RJ_OH4FYFollow your host Sam Brown on X @Sir_Samuel or email sambrownmedia@gmail.comFollow Josh on X @KIStrongStyle and make sure you check out his series Ace of the Universe on the Keepin' It Strong Style Pateron: https://www.patreon.com/c/KIStrongStyle/postsThe Match Guide Substack: https://aewmatchguide.substack.com/To join the Social Suplex community you can join the Discord. Drop into the AEW Chanel to discuss the show or suggest a match for us to cover: https://discord.gg/PmcJU4euYQSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Dadley Boyz answer your burning wrestling questions...What is the wrestling moment of 2025?Have injuries ruined AEW's year?Should wrestlers have signature matches?Can anything save AEW Collision?Will anyone in New Japan be a star like Tanahashi?!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.

388 Super J-Cast Tanahashi Retirement Match Opponent FalloutJoel and Damon return to discuss Hiroshi Tanahashi's Retirement match vs Kazuchika Okada at this year's Wrestle Kingdom. The guys also discuss what led to the match announcement, the state of US wrestling journalism, what either man winning may mean for New Japan, World Tag League and we answer your questions. Want more NJPW talk? . www.patreon.com/superjcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/super-j-cast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

388 Super J-Cast Tanahashi Retirement Match Opponent FalloutJoel and Damon return to discuss Hiroshi Tanahashi's Retirement match vs Kazuchika Okada at this year's Wrestle Kingdom. The guys also discuss what led to the match announcement, the state of US wrestling journalism, what either man winning may mean for New Japan, World Tag League and we answer your questions. Want more NJPW talk? . www.patreon.com/superjcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's episode of One Nation Radio, Rich and James discuss: - Nico Harrison. (5:00) - Westside Gunn. (35:49) - Tanahashi vs Okada. (50:34) - Wednesday's Blood & Guts edition of AEW Dynamite. (1:16:10) Links: Rich's new visualizer: Enough = https://youtu.be/pGLcalkMaf8?si=G_z1-ljl79VTpg0I 2024 FOH Draft = https://payhip.com/b/0dVQp One Nation Radio's solo feed = https://feeds.redcircle.com/a62af968-f870-4e29-b2f5-3d3543382475 ONR Live Twitch = https://www.twitch.tv/richlatta #NBA #WWE #NJPW #AEW GET OFFICIAL SOCIAL SUPLEX PODCAST NETWORK GEAR FROM PRO WRESTLING TEES! Check out Social Suplex's columns, and the network's podcasts: One Nation Radio / Keepin' It Strong Style / All Things Elite / Imp's WWE Adventure / Wrestling Art with Chris Things / Tunnel Talk / The Trish and Sarah Wrestling Podcast / AEW Match Guide, available wherever you find podcasts. Follow us on Twitter/X: @RichLatta32, @JamesBoyd87, @SocialSuplex, @OneNationRadio Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialSuplex/ Visit our website for news, columns, and podcasts: https://socialsuplex.com/ Join the Social Suplex Discord Server: https://discord.gg/RBYFrPetFt/ Join the Social Suplex community Facebook Group: The Wrestling (Squared) Circle Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE Raw with John Cena's final appearance in Boston, the start of the Last Time Is Now Tournament, and Flair & Bliss vs. Kabuki Warriors.XL: John & Wai discuss Okada vs. Tanahashi at WK20, Nixon Newell/Mirana Alize refusing their Collision match, Ridge Holland addresses GoFundMe, and more.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.Ralph Mosca dies at 55Tanahashi vs. Okada at Wrestle Kingdom 20Nixon Newell & Miranda Alize leave Collision, per reports Ridge Holland addresses the GoFundMe campaignNOAH Star NavigationNXT & AEW Blood and Guts lineups POST Wrestling Café Schedule:Wednesday: Rewind-A-Dynamite XLThursday: ASK-A-WAI Mailbag Show Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown XLSaturday: TNA Turning PointSaturday: Collision CourseFREE Shows:Tuesday: upNXT Wednesday: Rewind-A-DynamiteWednesday: Pollock & ThurstonFriday: 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/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/postwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Acefield Retro and Chad are back for Wrestling Tonight, and Episode 150 lands during one of the biggest weeks of the year. AEW is heading to Greensboro next Wednesday for Blood and Guts, live on TBS and HBO Max, with an expanded two-and-a-half-hour broadcast that feels closer to a pay-per-view than a weekly show. Hangman Page does battle against Powerhouse Hobbs in a Falls Count Anywhere match, the fifth men's Blood and Guts takes place, and for the first time ever, the women get their turn inside the cage. Greensboro isn't just another stop—it's the birthplace of WarGames, and AEW is honoring that legacy with a lineup that blends history, chaos, and spectacle. While AEW doubles down on its roots, WWE is rewriting its global playbook. Beginning in 2026, the company will run three Premium Live Events in Saudi Arabia, starting with Royal Rumble: Riyadh. The strategy is paying off in a big way. WWE officially surpassed UFC in both revenue and profit this quarter, powered by massive site fees and fewer but bigger shows. Nick Khan calls it "strategic scarcity," and the numbers prove him right. Fewer events, fuller arenas, higher prices, and bigger energy. Triple H continues to steer creative toward long-term storytelling, trading shock moments for layered narratives. The road to WrestleMania 43 runs through Montreal, Riyadh, and San Diego, with each stop feeling like a blockbuster on its own. Chelsea Green might be the story of the week. She reclaimed the Women's United States Championship on SmackDown, just days after winning the AAA Mixed Tag Titles with Ethan Page. Her rise from comic relief to crossover champion shows how WWE's new era is connecting international stories with mainline programming. AEW stirred its own headlines by unveiling the National Championship, sparking backlash from the NWA, who claim Tony Khan hijacked their legacy. Legal battles, brand pride, and a healthy dose of ego are turning a simple belt unveiling into one of the year's most intriguing real-world rivalries. Behind the scenes, AEW quietly moved its training and storage hub from Florida to Nashville, signaling a shift in infrastructure. Darby Allin celebrated a personal milestone as his long-awaited skatepark project with Tony Hawk was approved in Georgia, turning his offbeat persona into a real community legacy. In WWE, Drew McIntyre's meltdown and suspension following his attack on Cody Rhodes showed how fragile redemption arcs can be, while Ridge Holland's early release after his injury highlighted the harsh business side of the sport. And in Japan, the biggest emotional announcement of the year became official. Kazuchika Okada will face Hiroshi Tanahashi in Tanahashi's retirement match at Wrestle Kingdom 20. It's the final chapter in one of wrestling's greatest rivalries, a torch-passing moment that connects generations and promotions across the world. Outside the ring, the sports world is battling its own integrity crisis. The UFC is under FBI investigation for another betting scandal, and NBA figures like Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier were charged in a federal gambling probe. These headlines cast a long shadow over sports entertainment as TKO navigates its dual ownership of WWE and UFC. As gambling expands across platforms, the line between competition and speculation grows thinner. Protecting legitimacy will matter just as much as growing profit. Episode 150 captures wrestling at a crossroads. AEW is refining its identity, WWE is globalizing its empire, and TKO is turning the entire industry into a corporate powerhouse. The business is bigger than ever, but it's still driven by the same thing that always made it work—real stories, human stakes, and the pull of seeing what happens next. Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL, the clean energy that keeps you locked in for late-night shows and long nights on the mic. Save 20 percent with code TAVERN at GFUEL.com. And don't forget the ultimate prank gift—the official Dick Lazer—available now at DickLazers.com, also 20 percent off with code TAVERN. Support independent wrestling media, join the conversation, and as always, keep it Tavern.

Support our sponsor this week by using the link below for the exclusive Solomonster offer!FACTOR MEALS ▶ Use code "solomonster50off" at http://www.factormeals.com/solomonster50off to get 50 PERCENT OFF your first box plus FREE BREAKFAST for one year!I'm opening with some heartfelt words about the 18 year anniversary of this show and I hope you all will listen.  Then we get into the news with how the WAR GAMES matches look to be shaping up... thoughts on the initial matches in the John Cena tournament... BURYING the state of Smackdown right now, why the show needs an overhaul and why their continued reliance on all things Bloodline is part of the problem... one TKO exec saying they need to move away from Vince McMahon-created legacy PLE names... thoughts on the Ridge Holland mess and the GoFundMe that he now claims he never even approved... ANOTHER championship coming soon to AEW... two wrestlers, including one former WWE star, WALK OUT before AEW Collision after not liking their plans... Tanahashi's final opponent REVEALED for Wrestle Kingdom... what if Bam Bam Bigelow had gone to the NWA and not WWE... and what is the most realistic pro wrestling match you've ever seen?***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

PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents the Tuesday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast with guest co-host Rich Fann, a PWTorch columnist.A look at the Logan Paul storyline last night including putting it through the Logic Test and speculating where it goes from hereC.M. Punk's World Title win and post-win promoIs WWE leaning too heavily on wrestlers age 39-47 right now, especially in top spots?Jade Cargill as a heel so far and her win over Tiffany Stratton on SaturdayRey Mysterio confronting Dominik MysterioA look at AEW Blood & Guts and what key stories might come out of the two matchesJohn Cena's tournament to determine his final opponent including some wide-ranging speculationA comparison of Cena's final run in WWE to Tanahashi's in New JapanBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

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