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Welcome back to Open the Voice Gate - Rewind and Rewatch, where Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are Rewinding and Rewatching the Dragon Gate USA era of shows.  The first ever Open the United Gate Champions are decided as DGUSA ends their first tripleshot at the ACE Arena in Union City, NJ for United: Finale on 1/30/2011. Before we get into that, we cover the 2010 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards and the Dragon System representatives and touch on a couple news items.  Then Case and Mike get into United: Finale, a truly bizarre DGUSA show hampered by a terrible arena and weird booking. BxB Hulk vs Akira Tozawa is the stand out on the night that had an utterly baffling Homicide vs Jon Moxley No DQ match and a lot of Moxley and Reby Sky. At the end of the show, we had the World-1 team of Masato Yoshino and PAC face off with the Ronin team of Johnny Gargano and Chuck Taylor. Closing out the show, we dip back into the timeline to cover the events in the Dragon Sys

This week on Wrestling Omakase we talk Dick Togo in Osaka Pro, Kobashi vs. Nagata from NOAH in 2003, a classic Blood Generation vs. DoFIXER 6-man from Dragon Gate in 2005, Honma in BJW and TAKA & Sasuke in the WWF. If you haven't listened to a 5 Matches episode yet, John and the guest each choose 2 matches to watch and talk about on the episode. Then we each choose a third match, which is put up to a vote on the @wrestleomakase Twitter account (or on the Patreon!), letting the listeners choose our fifth and final match of the week. It's a fun retro format featuring all sorts of different wrestling!Wrestling Omakase now has a Patreon. Head to http://patreon.com/wrestlingomakase where you can listen now to our latest Patreon-exclusive full episode, Omakase #156: 5 Matches with Robin Reid (host of VOW Quiz Night and ex-host of the Brit Wres Roundtable). Plus: three more exclusive 5 Matches episodes with VOW flagship co-host Rich Kraetsch, Alan4L from the PWTorch and Nate from Everything Elite, our co

Horror Show at Extreme Rules! Chris actually did a High Voltage, and further tries to take the show in Morning Zoo territory. Plus Jeff namedrops a Duke Ellington performance you should seek out.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What matters when it comes to wrestling TV viewership? Brandon Thurston talks about the coveted key demo, total audience, and TV rights fees.The number of wrestlers working 10 or more matches for major companies exploded in recent years. What does it mean for independent wrestling?Plus: Stephanie McMahon talks about the gender pay gap, Florida takes the lead in COVID19 cases, NBCU launches Peacock with WWE content, a preview of the upcoming WWE Q2 earnings report, and more.For articles and resources from the leading source for wrestling business analysis, visit wrestlenomics.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Garrett and Liam return together for the first time in a month for their most contentious episode yet - taking out a month's worth of pent up shouting at each other all at once!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome back to Open the Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate. It’s week two for DG in front of crowds, and Case and Mike cover the July 12th show from Osaka and the return to Korakuen Hall on July 15th for the first Tokyo show for Dragongate since February. They talk all about the continued ascent of Kota Minoura, the fantastic return of Shuji Kondo, the build to Memorial Gate and the announcement of the Six Way Cage Match in September. As well, they talk about the current “Hustlers and Heatseakers” series on Voices of Wrestling (https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/category/vow-latest/columns/hustlers-and-heatseekers/) and new updates on the Dragongate Network!Our podcast provider, RedCircle, offers the listeners the option to sponsor the show. Click on “Sponsor This Podcaster” at https://redcircle.com/shows/open-the-voice-gate and you can donate a single time, or set up a monthly donation to

A fully-loaded episode of the VOW Flagship Podcast talking the latest in NJPW including the shocking title win of EVIL, why the decision was made and our thoughts on EVIL's ascension to the main event. We also preview The Horror Show at WWE Extreme Rules, Impact Wrestling's Slammiversary, discuss Tommy Dreamer's sex life and much more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to Episode 81 of Everything Elite! This week, AB, Nate and Mike are back to talk all about All Elite Wrestling and the Elite Extended Universe. The boys talk all about Fight for the Fallen and much more. They play ELITE OR DELETE about the special 7/15/2020 episode of AEW: Dynamite, talk ratings and then break down the birth of the DEMO GOD, the two title matches, Nyla Rose’s manager and much much more!Please follow our twitter account https://twitter.com/EverythingAEW, subscribe to us on the podcast platform of your choice, and rate and review the show if you have the chance!Everything Elite has launched their own Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/everythingelite and check out our three tiers of content that we are offering for your monthly pledge.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon are back with a huge review of the Dominion in Osaka show with analysis and discussion on EVIL's New Japan Cup victory and the fallout from his unexpected IWGP Title win. The boys also discuss tag team titles, Master Wato, Naito Two Wins, and answer your questions Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome back to Open the Voice Gate - Rewind and Rewatch, where Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are Rewinding and Rewatching the Dragon Gate USA era of shows.This episode of Rewind and Rewatch covers United: Philly, from the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia on 1/292/2011. Before we get into the show itself, Case and Mike breakdown what all was going on in the US Indie scene in late 2010 and early 2011, including our first (and maybe last) ever look into CZW.After that, we review United: Philly, a night of a bunch of awkward interviews both in the ring and outside of it, but the big North American double-turn of Blood Warriors and Ronin. The Open the United Gate Tournament continues with yet another incredible night of tag matches as Chuck Taylor and Johnny Gargano take on CK-1 consisting of CIMA and Dragon Kid, and Naruki Doi and Ricochet vs World-1 of Masato Yoshino and PAC end up having the early DGUSA 2011 Match of the Year Contender and possibly PAC’s best ever ma

Aaron and Taylor start with covering tons of joshi news, including Stardom announcing a tour, Yuna Manase leaving Tokyo Joshi Pro, and Yumika Hotta leaving her role with Actwres Girl’Z!After that, they review matches from 10 recent shows, including TJPW’s 7/4 show and a discussion on face/heel dynamics in that company, Saki Akai vs. Meiko Satomura from DDT 7/3, Makoto Produce, Ice Ribbon 1048, WAVE, and more!The show closes with a preview of several shows that will happen over the next two weeks, including SEAdLINNNG 7/13, TJPW 7/23, and other shows that they hope to talk about on the next episode!Please follow us on twitter: @jbombaudioYou can support this podcast at http://redcircle.com/jumping-bomb-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Wrestling Omakase we talk New Japan's first two shows with fans since March, including one of the most shocking title changes in company history.Wrestling Omakase now has a Patreon. Head to http://patreon.com/wrestlingomakase where you can listen now to three exclusive 5 Matches episode with VOW flagship co-host Rich Kraetsch, Alan4L from the PWTorch and Nate from Everything Elite, plus 13 episodes in our ongoing (and soon to conclude) series covering every Okada-Tanahashi match in order, 3 episodes of Anime Omakase, and our New Japan Cup pick 'em. Coming up next week will be another exclusive 5 Matches episode with former Brit Wres Roundtable co-host and current VOW Quiz Night host Robin Reid, the start of another set of episodes covering an entire match series in order (which series depends on the results of a soon-to-be-completed poll), and much more. You can get access to all of our bonus audio for just $5 a month!John is joined by returning guest Sean Sedor (@SASedor2994) to talk a v

Garrett flies solo to give you his ice cold takes about this week's NXT and AEW.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

RATINGS TALK. Not a lot, really. Aunt Pam and Sasha continue to carry WWE. If an underdog doesn't overcome is he more popular than before? Is someone going to lose an eye? Bad friends don't call but it makes them cool babyfaces, right? All of this and more on our traversing the week in professional wrestling.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The foremost independent expert in pro-wrestling business, Brandon Thurston breaks down the most pressing news stories of the week.*Comments from Paul Levesque downplay WWE's COVID test results as reportedly more than 30 people test positive for the virus, and cases rise in Florida.*WWE announces the hiring of a new Chief Financial Officer, former Etsy CFO Kristina Salen.*WWE viewership doom watch: detailed insight on viewership for the big programs and an explanation about why it's unlikely the current TV deals will change any time soon.Take the Pro-wrestling Favorability Survey at wrestlenomics.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to Episode 80 of Everything Elite! This week, AB, Nate and Mike are back to talk all about All Elite Wrestling and the Elite Extended Universe. It’s time to talk about the second half of Fyter Fest! The gang plays ELITE OR DELETE about 7/8/2020’s special edition dynamite, squabble about if they actually had an overrun (they did), talked about ratings, Mike got real confused about the large bruise on Colt Cabana’s body, and they reviewed the show frontwards and backwards, talked about Fight for the Fallen and a lot more!Please follow our twitter account https://twitter.com/EverythingAEW, subscribe to us on the podcast platform of your choice, and rate and review the show if you have the chance!Everything Elite has launched their own Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/everythingelite and check out our three tiers of content that we are offering for your monthly pledge.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joe and Rich are back talking AEW Fyter Fest, NXT Great American Bash, previewing New Japan's weekend of shows, WWE's latest insanity & much more!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome back to Open the Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate. Dragongate is back in front of a crowd and Case and Mike are here to talk about the two Kyoto KBS Hall shows from 7/4 and 7/5. The official reveal of Shuji Kondo as “X,” the elevation of Kota Minoura, and the ongoing storyline of Kaito Ishida and Keisuke Okuda are major topics of discussion for the two over this first weekend back for DG. After that, they preview the upcoming Osaka and Tokyo shows that will be on the Dragongate Network on 7/12 and 7/15, and close out the show discussing the pending Open the Dream Gate match between Naruki Doi and Eita at Wakayama on 8/2!Our podcast provider, RedCircle, offers the listeners the option to sponsor the show. Click on “Sponsor This Podcaster” at https://redcircle.com/shows/open-the-voice-gate and you can donate a single time, or set up a monthly donation to Open the Voice Gate!Please R

The 5 Star Match Game returns with a show dedicated to WWE in the 2010s, as contestants Andrew Rich (@AndrewTRich), Sean Sedor (@SASedor2994), and Paul (@Darth_Dragon) run the trivia gamut for an, uh, memorable decade of the fed! It's all here, from Raw guest hosts to terrible skits, and another game that comes down to the wire!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined again by Robin Reid (World's Hardest Quiz Determination League) to discuss the themes of Colt "Boom Boom" Cabana! Andrew and Robin get into Cabana's many fun-filled theme songs (and one that is not so fun), as well as his importance and influence to both professional wrestling and podcasting.There is also a general discussion at the beginning of the episode about the recent #SpeakingOut movement in pro wrestling.Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Robin on Twitter: @TheWrestleQuizSubscribe to WHQDL on Twitch: Twitch.com/VoWQuizAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: https://discord.gg/SFRwWdJDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy