Voices Of Wrestling Podcast Network

¡Feliz 2025! Regresamos con un análisis de todo lo ocurrido en NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 y Wrestle Dynasty. Platicamos sobre los problemas de NJPW y las posibles soluciones, la lucha épica entre Omega y Kidd, la magia de Ishii, el fracaso de Shota y más. También hablamos de NOAH The Year Year y un ejemplo de cómo crear estrellas. Además, la WWE y AEW llegan a streaming.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, Joe Lanza from the Flagship Wrestling Podcast and FlagshipPatreon.com returns to the show to talk about John Cena as he begins his final year in wrestling. They talk about his legacy as the last traditional wrestling star, his underrated in-ring legacy, the fact that he never turned heel, and what to expect from his final year in wrestling.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike & JD return to discuss a monumental week in pro wrestling. From Kenny Omega making a surprise return to NJPW and AEW’s big move to MAX (with “I’m So Excited” by The Pointer Sisters as its theme), to a jam-packed NJPW Wrestle Kingdom and Wrestle Dynasty weekend. Adam Copeland changes his name to “COPE,” leaving everyone scratching their heads, and RAW prepares to debut on Netflix. Here’s what you can expect:• NJPW’s Big WeekendReactions to Wrestle Kingdom and Wrestle Dynasty, including Kenny Omega’s shocking return and the matches that stole the show.• AEW on MAXWhy this move is so exciting for AEW, plus thoughts on “I’m So Excited” as the official theme.• Adam “COPE” CopelandThe weird name change and what it might mean for his character moving forward.• RAW’s Debut on NetflixHow WWE’s move to the streaming giant could change the game.Patreon: patreon.com/themikeandjdshowMerch: teepublic.com/user/brace-for-impact#TheMikeAndJDShow #KennyOmega #AEW #MAX #NJPW #WrestleKingdom #WrestleDynasty #AdamCopelan

Kelly and Taylor are back for the first episode of 2025 to discuss everything going on in a very busy time in the world of joshi!They discuss big shows from Stardom, Marigold, Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling, OZ Academy, Ice Ribbon and so many more!But it doesn't end there! They also preview what's to come, including the start of Tokyo Joshi's annual Max Heart Tournament and big Korakuen Hall shows from both Stardom and Marigold! And Prominence returns with a match made just for Kelly!Give it a listen!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/privacyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy 2025! The Flagship Podcast returns for a final preview of NJPW's two-night Tokyo Dome festivities, looking at both Wrestle Kingdom and Wrestle Dynasty.We also review New Year's shows from Pro Wrestling NOAH and AJPW, featuring new champions in both promotions, plus our first Contract Season segment of the year and a dive into AEW and WWE's new content platforms.Instant Reaction LIVE: Wrestle Kingdom & Wrestle Dynasty!Join us live immediately following both Wrestle Kingdom & Wrestle Dynasty for Instant Reaction LIVE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/njpw-wrestle-119096333Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate - Rewind and Rewatch! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back to Rewind and Rewatch important events in Dragon System history.To complete the Dragon System’s 25th Anniversary year, Case and Mike go back to 2016 and the rookie class of 2016: Ben-K, Shun Skywalker, Yuki Yoshioka, HYO and Katsumi Takashima and their famous match on December 1, 2016 against the veteran team of CIMA, Masaaki Mochizuki, Dragon Kid, Don Fujii and Gamma. They take everyone through the major Junior Heavyweight tournaments the 2016 Super J Cup and the WWE Cruiserweight Classic, Tozawa’s departure, the Summer of Eita, YAMATO’s bad start to his long Dream Gate reign to discuss how the largest dojo class to that point of modern Dragon System history grew in front of our eyes and faced their toughest early test in the brutal Korakuen Hall match!The footage listing can be found in the #open-the-voice-gate channel in the Voices of Wrestling discord or on the

Tyler & Fred are back to talk about the ups and downs of the 2024 edition of Worlds End. We discuss some great matches, some not great booking in a couple spots, and the upcoming Death Riders vs. FTR + Adam Copeland storyline. Or, uh, Cope, I guess.It's a fun time, so check it out!Please like, share, and subscribe so we can understand going with Cope.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon are back to preview New Japan's biggest show of the year - Wrestle Kingdom on January 4th. The guys provide their analysis for each match along with predictions for title changes, break-out performances, and where the company is headed into 2025. A great show to get you hyped for the biggest day on New Japan's calendar. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Garrett and Liam kick off Guerrilla Radio, our new 2012/2013 PWG review show, covering Kurt Russellreunion 3 - including a bunch of Dragon Gate talent, Mascarita Dorada, the new British Bulldogs and so much more!Support us on Patreon for more audio content, show notes, star ratings and more: https://www.patreon.com/KiddingMeGet our merch: https://youvegottobekiddingme-shop.fourthwall.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TNAHistoryPodAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From our unexpectedly long Christmas hibernation here at the DoT offices comes an eagerly anticipated chapter in WCW history: Souled Out 2000!Throw the holiday leftovers into a big ass sandwich and listen in as Dave and Lee tackle:*The week Vince Russo was sacked (for the first time)*CARD SUBJECT TO CHANGE*Mr. Reliable William Kidman*Dean Malenko ends his WCW career accidentally eliminating himself from a match[Original Broadcast Date: 16 January 2000]We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod)to keep up to date with us, go to our linktree ( https://linktr.ee/WCWThunderPod ) to find all the ways you can listen to or follow us, and if you want a hell of a lot more Dave & Lee in your podcast diet, subscribe to our Patreon ( http://alargemanappears.com )Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of the Mike & JD Show, Mike and JD are joined by Jeremy Finestone (x.com/JerFinestone), host of "Speaking of Strong Style" on Fight Game Media, to break down AEW’s Worlds End event. They also dive into the upcoming NJPW Wrestle Kingdom and Dynasty shows, offering insights, predictions, and must-see matches. Don’t miss out on expert analysis from all three hosts as they explore the future of both AEW and NJPW.Topics:• AEW Worlds End Reaction: Key matches, standout performances, and possible storylines shaping AEW’s trajectory.• NJPW Wrestle Kingdom Preview: Major matchups, title defenses, and the stars who might steal the show at NJPW’s biggest event of the year.• Dynasty Previews: What to expect from this new show and how it could fit into the broader NJPW landscape.• Guest: Jeremy Finestone from Fight Game Media shares his expertise on New Japan Pro-Wrestling and the future of strong style wrestling.Support the show:Patreon: patreon.com/themikeandjdshowMerch: teepublic.com/user/br

The Five Star Match Game returns for our fourth annual year in review show, covering wresting events from around the world in the past 12 months. And we have a power panel as Alan Counihan, Mike Spears, and Case Lowe field questions about WWE, AEW, Japan, Mexico, and more! Questions are answered, grievances are aired, and a great time is had by all. Happy New Year!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Fred comes back solo to do a quick look at what we're getting at Worlds End. The Continental Classic was pretty darn good, but there's a couple matches on this card he's worried about.Please like, share, and subscribe so Stokely Hathaway can get a solid push in 2025.YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyexoioG-lqf8AYrdQghVOV1MdNcjBjz1Tyler's Vikings Work: https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92Theme: Natural Duality by Joseph McDadeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon are back to discuss the Road To Tokyo Dome shows leading up to Wrestle Kingdom on January 4th. The guys also discuss KOPW retirement, new Rumble announcement, added spice to the IWGP Jr Tag WK opener, Shota's big spotlight moment, El Phantasmo, and the return of NJPW Concurso Photo reviews.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We asked for questions and got a couple wrestling and mostly not. Takes on music, movies, AEW along with a double Vader Club: Midnight Express vs. Fantastics from WCCW's Parade of Stars II and Shibata vs. Ishii from the G1 2013Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The end of 2024 is just days away, but before we turn the calendar to 2025, it's time to look back on what the year offered us in terms of music. Andrew and first-time guest Dakota Jones (Voices of Wrestling) resurrect "A Taste of" from the old format of the podcast, looking at a sampling of songs that came out in 2024 that they enjoyed. It's not meant to be a definitive "best of" list, and there are some big names who did not make the cut, but Andrew and Dakota still have plenty of great music to gush about. Artists played include Brittany Howard, Sturgill Simpson, Ghost, The Smile, Magdalena Bay, Charley Crockett, Judas Priest, Sierra Ferrell, and many more. Happy Holidays, Happy New Year, and thank you to everyone who listened to the podcast in 2024!Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent PartnerTwitter: @MusicoftheMatBluesky: @MusicoftheMat / @justandrewDakota's Substack: specialdeliveries.substack.comAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJ

JD returns for a special Sunday edition with Mike, bringing his expertise as a fiction writer to analyze AEW’s storytelling hurdles. The duo also covers the success of AEW’s smaller venue strategy, the underwhelming ratings for WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event, and TNA’s new TV deal in Canada that could give them a major advantage over WWE and AEW in that market.Topics:• JD’s Fiction Writer Lens on AEW’s StorytellingBreaking down the Death Riders storyline and pointing out the plot holes that are hurting AEW’s overall narrative.• AEW’s Smaller Venue SuccessWhy AEW’s move to more intimate venues is paying off and what it means for their business model.• WWE’s SNME Bombs in RatingsExploring why Saturday Night’s Main Event failed to capture an audience and what implications it has for WWE’s programming strategies.• TNA’s New TV Deal in CanadaTNA lands a stronger Canadian broadcast partner than WWE and AEW, potentially reshaping the wrestling landscape north of the border.Support the show: patreon.com/themikeand

This week the Athletic with a hit piece of Lee Fitting, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM- is Ricochet a geek or is this the start of a supervillain origin story and in Vader Club from WCW Saturday Night 1996, The Belfast Bruiser vs. Lord Steven RegalOur podcast provider, RedCircle, offers the listeners the option to sponsor the show. Click on “Sponsor This Podcaster” at https://redcircle.com/shows/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw you can donate a single time, or set up a monthly donation to STR!Please Rate and Review Shake Them Ropes on the podcast platform of your choice and follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/shakethemropesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Flagship Podcast returns this week with a packed show covering a ton of news and notes across the world of wrestling, including news that WWE's Lee Fitting was dismissed from ESPN due to misconduct allegations, WWE's disappointing Saturday Night's Main Event rating, NJPW Strong Style Evolved, the retirement of Stalker Ichikawa, a preview of ROH Final Battle 2024 & more!WWE's Lee Fitting was dismissed from ESPN due to misconduct allegations & Janel Grant's reps responded.WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event had a disappointing rating & more importantly, some patented Legentil Activity.NJPW Strong Style Evolved reviewDragongate Final Gate 2024 + Stalker Ichikawa RetirementROH Final Battle 2024 Preview& more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of The Mike & JD Show, Mike goes solo as JD is out at the last minute. The wrestling world is buzzing, and Mike breaks down the top stories:• WWE’s Newest Scandal:A recent report reveals troubling allegations against WWE’s Lee Fitting, who allegedly exhibited misconduct during his time at ESPN. According to The Athletic, Fitting objectified women, criticized physical appearances, and made crude, sexual remarks. Mike discusses the implications for WWE and how this may affect public perception moving forward.• TNA’s Annual Exodus:As the calendar turns, multiple TNA contracts have expired, and some wrestlers aren’t returning—some were even asked to take pay cuts. Mike explains why this talent turnover is happening, how it impacts TNA’s roster stability, and what it says about the company’s financial health and future booking plans.• Darby Allin vs Will Ospreay Match Review:Mike dives into the jaw-dropping Darby Allin vs Will Ospreay showdown from AEW Dynamite, asking whether this could be th