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On this edition of the Super J-Cast, Joel and Damon catch you up on the WTL 2018 giving match ratings and the +/- so far. We also give some early returns on the 2018 Super J-Cast Awards , rumors of a new North American promotion and were The Elite fit in, Kevin Kelly sliding in on the AXS-TV broadcast booth, answer listener questions, and Damon's hatred of texting. **Buy A T-Shirt: prowrestlingtees.com/superjcast Discord Link: https://discordapp.com/invite/8zjHxnh Editor Dan: http://www.youtube.com/219films**Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

An early week/pre-Thanksgiving edition of the Voices of Wrestling Flagship Podcast as Joe and Rich talk the week that was in pro wrestling including the Nick Gage/David Arquette match from Joey Janela's LA Confidential show, the horrible situation involving Angel o Demonio & Cuervo as well as reviews of Survivor Series 2018 and NXT TakeOver: War Games.  Support our sponsor Robinhood! Robinhood is giving Voices of Wrestling listeners a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help build your portfolio! Sign up today at http://voices.robinhood.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

this episode sponsored by Robinhood.  Go to http://shake.robinhood.com for a free stock Jeff went to WarGames and Survivor Series and enjoyed both, if he can enjoy things.  But naturally, he has some critiques and concerns.   Join our tip jar patreon at http://patreon.com/shakethemropes and help Chris feed his catsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Wrestling Omakase it's a reunion from another former VOW podcast, as we kick off our 2018 Year in Review series! Back for another year, the Year in Review series will focus on a different promotion (or type of wrestling) each week and get you all caught up on them. Didn't see a ton from their year? Feel like you need a refresher course? We go through as much of the year as we can in chronological order, highlighting stuff you may have missed along the way. Then we discuss our picks from the promotion for the traditional Observer-style awards, including: Wrestler of the Year, Most Outstanding Wrestler, Best Major Show, Match of the Year and more. We begin this time around with Big Japan Pro Wrestling. John is joined by returning guests Drew ([@_burningspirits](https://twitter.com/_burningspirits)) & Kevin Hare ([@stan__hansen](https://twitter.com/stan__hansen)), both alumni of the ex-VOW show Burning Spirits. We break down BJW's entire 2018, talking both the deathmatch and strong

Robin and Oli have a good old gush over what they think might be RPW's best ever show: Uprising. From David Starr taking on the Champion of the British, to Aussie Open's big shot all the way down the card they loved it. Also featuring a brief wXw Broken Rules preview as well as some Spanish wrestling chatter.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this edition of the Super J-Cast, Joel and Damon fill you in on the third annual Super J-Cast Year End Awards and give you the nominations for each voting category. Voting will begin shorty, so be on the look-out for how you can participate and have your votes counted. We also touch on the WTL , answer listener questions, and give our hot takes on Being The Elite and California Dreaming web series. **Buy A T-Shirt: prowrestlingtees.com/superjcast Discord Link: https://discordapp.com/invite/8zjHxnh Editor Dan: http://www.youtube.com/219films**Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about WM35 ticket sales (actuals vs exaggerations) and go in-depth reviewing a top WWE's executives vision of modern developmental: * WWE WrestleMania 35 ticket sales open: exclusive details on stadium capacity, predictions on gate and average ticket price * Triple H NXT conference call: talent development, NXT UK brand, international Performance Centers, NXT/PC's financial value * * * Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics every week on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics) and listen to this week's premium episode. On this week's premium show, Chris & Brandon discuss: * "Why Pro Wrestling"   * Mookie's Legal Update (Appeals, the "gun post" explained) * UFC gets a better PPV cut! * * * Check out discussion of pro-wrestling business data and legal news at [https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/](https://w

This week on a loaded edition of the VOW Flagship, we talk all things Becky Lynch: the blood, the injury, what's next and whether or not WWE has a star on their hands (hint: they do). We also delve into the unsafe history of Nia Jax, WWE training and much more. We have also previews of WWE's big weekend including NXT TakeOver: War Games II and WWE Survivor Series 2018.  In the final portion of the show, we review an awesome BJW Sumo Hall show, talk about Takeda's Wrestler of the Year candidacy and finally finish the show off with a Bouncin' Around the Indies including live reports from AAW and MLW, EVOLVE recaps, Swagger vs. Aldis and Omega vs. Fenix.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris and Jeff preview the NXT Takeover special for the weekend, clean up loose ends concerning RAW and SD and give a glance to 205 Live and NXT UK. our tip jar Patreon http://patreon.com/shakethemropes (new content coming soon)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's another trip through wrestling's past this week on Wrestling Omakase! This is the sequel episode of sorts to our previous rating every year episode ([#62, Rating WWF/E From 96-06](https://audioboom.com/posts/7004096-wrestling-omakase-62-rating-every-wwf-e-year-from-1996-to-2006)), as this time around we look at World Championship Wrestling! John is joined by returning guest Rich Kraetsch of the Voices of Wrestling flagship ([@voiceswrestling](http://twitter.com/voiceswrestling)) and first time guest Scott ([@tapemachines](http://twitter.com/tapemachines)) to break down each year of WCW from 1994 through 2000! We start with the year of Hulk Hogan's debut up through the nWo years and end with the very depressing Russo era, and it's quite a trip. Hear us give each year a rating from 1-5, pick an MVP, Match of the Year, and Best & Worst PPV, and just generally give our thoughts and feelings on what we think is or isn't worth watching. What's fun bad and what's just brutally bo

Becky busts her nose, and comes out the conquering hero.  AJ Styles gets kicked in the nuts again.  Both upend Survivor Series as Chris and Jeff make their predictions for Sunday's card. Join us at http://patreon.com/shakethemropes where we'll be starting up our bonus content in DecemberAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew and returning guest co-host Jeff Hawkins (Shake Them Ropes) travel back to the days of the wrestling territories. They discuss the mainstream songs and artists that ignited the boom of wrestling music that we have today. Themes include Junkyard Dog (Queen), Road Warriors (Black Sabbath), Midnight Express (Giorgio Moroder), Ric Flair (Richard Strauss), and plenty more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about two interviews with with executives from the two biggest wrestling promotions in the world: * WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon's interview at the Web Summit * NJPW CEO Harold Meij's interview with Uproxx * * * Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics every week on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics) and listen to this week's premium episode. * Ring of Honor mentioned on Sinclair earnings conference call * MLW sets attendance record * Tetsuya Naito says he turned down WWE offer * Jericho cruise * End of WWE Raw overrun * Decision-making with WWE Network analytics * WWE stock movement * WWE job listings * Legal update: Kyros, Dale Gagne(r) and more * * * Check out discussion of pro-wrestling business data and legal news at [https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/](https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/) * *

On this edition of the Super J-Cast, Joel and Damon preview the 2018 WTL , discuss who has had a better year - ZSJ or Ishii, WTL betting with TenCozy flat back bumps, Smelgin , WrestleKingdom match listings, and we answer more listener questions. **Follow us on Twitter: @thesuperjcast Buy A T-Shirt: prowrestlingtees.com/superjcast Discord Link: https://discordapp.com/invite/8zjHxnh Editor Dan: http://www.youtube.com/219films**Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

OTVG is back reviewing the excellent early November shows for Dragon Gate! Mike takes a look at one of the strongest big shows of the year, Gate of Destiny, and then reviews the Korakuen Hall show from a few days later. Finishing up a shorter episode, he takes some questions about the Dragon Gate Network, like is it worth it for newcomer fans? What's all on it? And then he finishes up the show talking about major touchstone moments in Dragon Gate, along with unit histories and Kota Ibushi's short stay in the Dragon System! Episode photo is from Dragon Gate's official English twitter: https://twitter.com/dragongateen Thanks for listening and please subscribe and follow us on the podcatching platform of your choice! Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/openvoicegate.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Wednesday night lineup gets a looksee as Chris and Jeff go through NXT UK, NXT and 205 Live.  Jeff really liked the "born again hardcore" Lio Rush.  Chris hated the debut of Eddie Dennis. Join us on our patreon http://www.patreon.com/shakethemropesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For the first time in over four years, the Voices of Wrestling Flagship has an interview as we welcome EVOLVE booker Gabe Sapolsky to the show! Sapolsky talks us through the change in direction with EVOLVE Wrestling, his ongoing relationship with NXT and WWE, what he's learned from William Regal and Triple H, what's next for EVOLVE, why EVOLVE needed to change and what's on tap for EVOLVE 115 and EVOLVE 116 on ClubWWN.  After the interview, Joe and Rich talk MLW Fightland TV tapings, NJPW's Power Struggle, the Wrestle Kingdom 13 card so far, Dragon Gate's The Gate of Destiny, PAC vs. Yoshino, Dragon Gate coming to WrestleMania weekend and much more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Wrestling Omakase we're joined by a first time guest to break down NJPW's big November show, Power Struggle! Jasmine ([@bigsadboii](https://twitter.com/bigsadboii)) first introduces herself to Omakase by going a bit into her own history- both as a fan of wrestling in general and NJPW in specific. We then turn to a match-by-match breakdown of this past weekend's Power Struggle card, which also goes into a number of different tangents including one on the apparent end of the BULLET CLUB OG/Elite feud, Chris Jericho's NJPW run so far, and more. Once that's done we turn to a brief preview of the announced matches for Wrestle Kingdom 13 so far. Finally we wrap things up with your questions on a number of topics, including rebooking the title matches for WK13 (but with the same champions) and much more! It's a fun trip through the King of Sports, this week!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jeff embraces his inner televangelist.  Also, Crown Jewel is over and it was sad.  Time to try to cram some significance into a two week slapshod build to Laundry Wars 2018 aka Survivor Series...the one time a year...etc.  You know what that means?  McMahons.  Also on RAW, a ten second build to make you care about sunglasses.  Oh and lots of Nikki Cross talk.  Please support us at http://patreon.com/shakethemropesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about the news coming out of WWE Crown Jewel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. ----------------------------------- Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics every week on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics) and listen to this week's premium episode. * Legal update including Konstatine Kyros' new video on the WWE concussion lawsuit  * New trademark filings, including one for John Cena's 6th move of doom  * NJPW Power Struggle business  * Comparing WWE ticket prices to inflation  * Impact viewership down after change to new timeslot  ------------------------------------- Check out discussion of pro-wrestling business data and legal news at [https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/](https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/) -------------------------------------- Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Advertising Inqu