Podcasts about Tanahashi

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

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  

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

Welcome to Another Episode of Into The Squared Circle Podcast!On this Special New Year Episode, I'll take you on my journey to seeing AEW Worlds End 2025 live from the Arena Reactions! PLUS, WWE Raw First 2026 Preview Episode and NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20/Tanahashi's Final Match!Into the Squared Circle Podcast is now available on all Major Podcasting Outlets!Official Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://intothesquaredcirclepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok and Twitch, BlueSky @IntotheSquaredCirclepodcast

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

Join SP3, Miss Krssi Luv and Top Guy JJ for an all-new edition of our flagship podcast Tru Heel Heat 355 discussing the latest wrestling news including: Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 3:54 SP3 as HHH opens the show as objectively as possible 6:10 SP3 & Top Guy JJ welcome you to the show 11:44 TNA talk early on Santana reports 20:18 Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton at WrestleMania? 33:24 AEW Dynamite: Blood & Guts and Collision 42:51 Was AEW Blood & Guts the best TV show of the year? 1:05:15 Miss Krssi Luv joins the show to talk Blood & Guts 1:18:00 Chris Jericho praises TNA in latest AEW exit tease 1:32:40 Nixon Newell & Miranda Alize AEW walkout fallout 1:35:52 Miss Krssi Luv shoots on Newell & Alize; the cau-casity 1:42:38 Andrade, Ric Flair, MJF, MVP & JR updates; Mercedes Mone #1 in PWI & ROH TV 2:06:38 NJPW New Japan Road in Anjo ft.Kazuchika Okada returns to confront Tanahashi; Nakamura rumor killer & should Okada/Tana headline WK20? 2:17:28 WWE Raw on Netflix ft. John Cena wins Intercontinental Title 2:28:46 Cena/Dom fallout; Survivor Series & WrestleMania 42 updates, Westside Gunn vs WWE 2:47:10 WWE SmackDown ft. Zack Ryder returns & Drew McIntyre joins Vision for WARGAMES 2:52:24 SmackDown returns to 3 hours in January, Drew McIntyre & Bianca Belair updates & more 3:09:42 WWE NXT & Evolve, Joe Hendry signs; NOAH Star Navigation 3:16:07 TNA IMPACT & Turning Point, plus Santana angle 3:23:40 Best, Worst, Moments & Matches of the Week 3:27:39 TIK TOK TIME - Grading every WWE & AEW free agent signings in 2025 Leave your thoughts on this podcast in the live chat and comments section. Like, share, superchat and subscribe to support! #WWE #AEW #BloodAndGuts #ChrisJericho #TNA #NJPW #ROH #CMLL #STARDOM #noah_ghc #WWENXT #TNATurningPoint #JohnCena #MikeSantana #FrankieKazarian #KazuchikaOkada #HiroshiTanahashi #njwk20 Welcome to the Tru Heel Heat Wrestling YouTube channel where we cover  the sport of professional wrestling including all WWE TV shows (Raw,  Smackdown, & NXT), AEW Dynamite/Dark, IMPACT Wrestling, NJPW, ROH,  Dark Side of the Ring and more. Our weekly podcast hosted by SP3, Top  Guy JJ & Miss Krssi Luv breaking down the weekly wrestling news and  present unfiltered, honest thoughts and opinions for wrestling fans by  wrestling fans, drops every Saturday. We also include PPV reviews,  countdowns, and exclusive interviews with wrestlers from all promotions  hosted by a wide range of personalities such as Romeo, Chris G, Ness,  StatKing, Drunk Guy JJ, J-News and more. Subscribe and enable ALL  notifications to stay posted for the latest wrestling WWE news,  highlights, commentary, updates and more.Become a member of Tru Heels Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/1336177103130224/Subscribe to Tru Heel Heat on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC0AmFQmsRyQYPKyRm5hDwNgFollow Tru Heels on Twitter: twitter.com/truheelheatFollow Tru Heels on Instagram: www.instagram.com/truheelheat/Music composed by JPM

The 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.

Welcome back to The Lawcast! This time we cover the end of Diesel's title reign, which ironically features his best match ever. Diesel and Bret Hart face off for the third time and this time there must be a winner as it's No Disqualification, No Count Out, and No Time Limit. We also discuss Tanahashi vs. Okada at Wrestle Kingdom, AEW Blood and Guts, and John Cena winning the Intercontinental Championship.

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

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/one-nation-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's time to break down this week in wrestling!RUNSHEET0:00:00 Intro0:03:03 Nixon Newell & Miranda Alize and the AEW situation0:47:14 The messiness of the AEW National title1:28:42 Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Kazuchika Okada set for WK 202:02:01 Ridge Holland's contract woes2:20:08 Deadlock Pro is shuttering

Benno and JP on another Wednesday Spotlight talk the announcement of Okada vs Tanahashi for WrestleKingdom, Nakamura and Naito rumours, and more drama between AEW and WWE, plus the Nixon Newell and Miranda Alize story, Ridge Holland's confusing statements and the other big news stories of the week.They also talk the state of Eddie Kingson, the US indies, Pro Wrestling Eve, Chris Jericho, NOAH and Rev Pro, as well as a bizarre Jey Uso and Chelsea story, Michael Owen and Hulk Hogan, CM Punk's hair and a Linkin Park Lucha show.SHOWNOTES0:00 Intro, Plugs26:01 WrestleKingdom, Okada vs Tanahashi, Nakamura, Naito rumours48:03 Nixon Newell, Mirana Alize, Ridge Holland1:02:11 Deadlock, Prestige, state of the US Indies, EVE1:22:39 AEW Cardiff, Manchester sales, Eddie Kingson, Full Gear1:33:19 Chris Jericho, TNA Bound for Glory1:41:22 WWE, Raw, CM Punk, Dom vs John1:57:42 NOAH, Rev Pro, And Finally2:14:25 5 to 1 TIERLIST PREVIEWGRAPPL Spotlight is produced with support from our Patrons and YouTube members, with special thanks to Patreon Kings and Queen Of The Mountain - Conor O'Loughlin, Eddie Sideburns, Chris Platt, Carl Gac, Sophia Hitchcock, Simon Mulvaney & Marty Ellis!You can find all of our live shows on YouTube by becoming a Member at ⁠http://www.Youtube.com/@GRAPPL,⁠ or join us on Patreon for both live video and audio replays at ⁠http://www.patreon.com/GRAPPL!⁠You can also join us on the GRAPPL Discord for free athttps://discord.gg/KqeVAcwctS⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss WWE Raw, John Cena's plans for the Survivor Series, what is going on with former WWE star Tegan Nox walking out on AEW, the Last Time is Now Tournament Bracket, Is John Cena the GOAT?, and Hiroshi Tanahashi's final opponent is revealed.Don't Forget to Support Our Sponsors:3WA - www.wwwawrestling.comSketchy People - Available now at thegamecrafter.comWrestler Unstoppable - available exclusively through Facebook!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fro-wrestling-podcast--2103073/support.

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.

This week on Wrestling Omakase John is joined by returning guest Paul Volsch of VOW's own Emerald FlowShow (https://redcircle.com/shows/the-emerald-flowshow) as they start things out with a bit of discussion about the recent announcement of Kazuchika Okada as Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement opponent. Once that unfortunate topic is out of the way, they break down NOAH's 11/8 Korakuen show which featured two title changes, one welcome and one not-so-welcome. Plus, they discuss where NOAH might be going for the big 1/1 Nippon Budokan show and look ahead to the rest of their November.Next up, John & Paul break down the opening three nights of the Goddesses of STARDOM Tag League- 11/7 from Korakuen Hall, 11/8 from Gunma and 11/9 from Nagano. They talk the surprising reveal of HANAKO's mystery opponent, fake luchadoras, Mean Bozilla, a whole lot of solid tag matches and more, before looking ahead to an even more packed four tournament nights for next week.Then they give a full review of Tokyo Joshi's 11/9 Korakuen show, which happened to be one they both very much enjoyed. They discuss an outstanding main event, some issues with the tag title match, a bunch of other enjoyable undercard matches and TJPW announcing a match for their 1/4 show that has them both psyched. Finally, they wrap things up by heading back to Dragongate for the first time in a while, with John giving some short-form thoughts on the top matches from their two Osaka shows last week before getting in to a full review of the King of Gate opener from Korakuen on 11/6!Fill out this form if you're interested in appearing on our Wrestle Kingdom Week preview show: https://forms.gle/PoTPsfetRribc4Av9Follow Wrestling Omakase's Twitter account: http://www.twitter.com/wrestleomakaseFollow John on Bluesky: http://bsky.app/profile/justoneenby.bsky.socialAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

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

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For the firs time in a long time STRIGGA & Dylan invest a lot of time into DRAGONGATE and analyze the current stable landscape of the promotion guiding you through the different camps and what their aspirations and goals are. In doing so, they also discuss the most recent Gate of Destiny and King of Gate events. From there, they take it to New Japan Pro Wrestling in November and on their road to the Tokyo Dome. This episode was taped before Tanahashi's opponent was announces, so part of this speculation is redundant – it's fun nonetheless! Finally, the Eastern Lariat reviews DDT's Ultimate Party from November 3rd – a very long, yet fun show.

This week 3 Beer Zach and JCB sit down and discuss the happenings in the squared circle. The 1 count is WWE featuring a recap of Saturday Night's Main Event. Jade Cargill beats down Tiffany Stratton. CM Punk returns to the top of the hill. Cody Rhodes continues to toe the line between good and evil. Ilja Dragnov with another entertaining US title open challenge. Logan Paul returns to confront CM Punk; could he be the next member of the Vision? Dominik and Rey Mysterio with an intriguing promo on RAW. ;The 2 count is AEW. Bandido continues to win over both 3 Beer Zach and JCB as Wrestler Of The Year as his match vs Mascara Dorada impresses. The Opps retain the Trios titles tapping out Hook again. Blood And Guts advantage matches for the men and women are covered. Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron pull one of the upsets of the year. A new title being introduced in AEW and Takeshita/Okada play nice long enough to beat the Acclaimed. The 3 count is New Japan Pro Wrestling reviewing the Super Junior Tag League and Tanahashi's Final Homecoming card. It looks like we have a Wrestle Kingdom main event; Tsuji vs Takeshita title for title. NXT odds and ends to close the pod! Available on all audio podcast platforms. Listen Share Subscribe Repeat! Rate and review on Apple and Spotify! WWE AEW 53:50 NJPW 1:33:38

Join SP3, J-News and Sonal for our NJPW Tanahashi Final Homecoming Review breaking down the final major show of 2025 for New Japan Pro Wrestling ft. Konosuke Takeshita vs Hirooki Goto for the IWGP World Heavyweight Title. Leave your thoughts on this show and review in the live chat and comments section. Like, share, superchat and subscribe to support! #njhomecoming #njpw #AEW #KonosukeTakeshita #HirookiGoto #HiroshiTanahashi #YotaTsuji #njsjtl #HouseofTorture #AaronWolf #EVIL #BulletClubWarDogs 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

This week on Wrestling Omakase we talk a trio of big shows from big companies! But first, John REALLY doesn't want to talk about what just happened to the Toronto Blue Jays, but for some reason returning guest Arametha insisted, so there's that. Also there's a little bit of talk about everyone's favorite subject, AMERICAN POLITICS! Yeah! And some other stuff too, who even knows at this point. Probably the Japan trip I'm guessing.The first real topic of the show though is STARDOM (as usual), as they talk about the Crimson Nightmare show that took place on Monday 11/3 from Ota Ward Gym. John & Arametha do things a little backward here as they first discuss what's coming up in STARDOM next, mainly with the two Saya Kamitani title matches announced for Dream Queendom and Wrestle Kingdom. John gives their case for why Saya might actually lose to Saori Anou, despite what current conventional wisdom would seem to have you believe. Then they get into a full review of the show featuring a very controversial Saya vs. Momo Watanabe main event, the end of Starlight Kid's epic white belt reign, yet another High Speed title defense for Mei Seira and more. Finally, they wrap up the STARDOM portion with a look ahead to the upcoming Goddesses of STARDOM Tag League that kicks off in just a couple days, giving some early picks for who might make it out of each block and even win the entire thing.Next up they head over to New Japan and again do things kind of backwards, first looking ahead to the upcoming World Tag League and giving the thoughts on the (kind of hilarious!) field of competitors. Then they review the top matches from the Hiroshi Tanahashi Homecoming show on 11/2 from Gifu, discussing the finals of the world's most pointless tournament that apparently made everyone except John really mad, Tanahashi having one more great match against Yota Tsuji in his hometown, how we somehow STILL don't know who Tana's retirement opponent will be, and a Takeshita main event that John almost skipped right over.The last but certainly not least slot goes to DDT for their annual Ultimate Party show, also from 11/3 at Ryogoku. John & Arametha break down the entire ten match card in detail, discussing some truly funny comedy, a lot of fun matches, and the good vibes around this promotion right now in general. They also speculate a little on what might be coming next with the tease of Takeshita vs. Takechi, and look ahead to some future cards in general. Yet another packed show!Fill out this form if you're interested in appearing on our Wrestle Kingdom Week preview show: https://forms.gle/PoTPsfetRribc4Av9Follow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wrestleomakaseFollow John on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/justoneenby.bsky.socialAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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.

On this week's episode of Keepin' It Strong Style, Jeremy Donovan and the “Young Boy” Joshua Smith are joined by Karen Peterson from POST Wrestling to break down the Hiroshi Tanahashi Final Coming show. The trio dives deep into all the major bouts — from Tanahashi's bid for Yota Tsuji's IWGP Global Championship to Hirooki Goto's quest to reclaim the IWGP World Heavyweight Title from Konosuke Takeshita. Plus, they unpack the latest rumors, politics, and speculation surrounding Tanahashi's potential retirement match at Wrestle Kingdom 20.Get Your Official Keepin' It Strong Style Merchandise: https://chopped-tees.com/collections/social-suplex-network/keepin-it-strong-styleJoin our Patreon for ad-free audio, live video streams, and other bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/KIStrongStyleFollow us on YouTube: @SocialSuplexFollow us on X: @SocialSuplex, @KIStrongStyle, @JeremyLDonovanFollow us on Instagram: @SocialSuplexLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialSuplex/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/QUaJfaCVisit our website for news, columns, and podcasts: https://socialsuplex.com/Join the Social Suplex community Facebook Group: The Wrestling (Squared) CircleKeepin' It Strong Style is the New Japan Pro Wrestling Podcast of the Social Suplex Podcast Network. Support the Social Podcast Network by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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John Pollock and Wai Ting review a special 3-hour AEW Dynamite/Collision with a Moxley-Darby face-to-face, Kenny Omega teaming with Jurassic Express, and the final build towards WrestleDream.XL: The latest involving Seth Rollins, Ridge Holland's contract not being renewed by WWE, bad news for Kota Ibushi, and lots of news from New Japan Pro Wrestling. The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free and timestamped.Latest news regarding Seth RollinsWWE won't renew Ridge Holland's contractKota Ibushi shares timetable for a returnNJPW Super Jr. Tag League teams Tanahashi's Final Homecoming NXT notes & Halloween Havoc lineupCSAC votes to support Ali Act changesAEW WrestleDream PreviewPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Today: Peacemaker Season 2 ReviewThursday: Rewind-A-Wai - G1 Climax 1992Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown XLFREE Shows:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDownSaturday: AEW WrestleDreamSunday: The N.W.A. PodcastPhoto Courtesy: AEWRewind-A-Dynamite Theme by Jacob ChesnutBluesky: 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.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy