Voices Of Wrestling Podcast Network

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

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics to discuss WWE heading into 2025. They discuss RAW debuting on Netflix, the potential positives and negatives that come with such a major move, John Cena's farewell tour, risk factors for the upcoming year and a lot 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.It’s a big Open The Voice Gate this week as Case and Mike are back to talk Dragongate, The Final Gate, and Konomama Ichikawa’s retirement. They lead off with the Shimizu situation, GLEAT’s PR and Subscription strategy. Then it’s time to talk The Final Gate, the YAMATO vs Dragon Dia Double Dream and Brave Gate matches, and the rest of Dragongate’s final “big show of the year. After that, Case and Mike review today’s Korakuen with Konomama Ichikawa vs Hiroshi Tanahashi, a 3 way 6 man tag and a lot of fun from Tokyo!Our podcast provider, Red Circle, 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 Rate and Review Open The Voice Gate on the podcast platform

A very special Super J-Cast as Joel and Damon are joined by the guys from Keepin' It Strong Style to review the year that was in New Japan. In this special live-stream, the guys discuss Wrestle Kingdom build, the IWGP World Championship picture, G1 fallout, AEW partnerships, New Japan's transition year, what went wrong in Strong, and the great, good, bad and ugly in 2024 for New Japan Pro Wrestling.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

JD returns this week as Mike & JD dissect the latest in wrestling, including AEW’s struggles in the ratings and at the box office, the staggering dominance of WWE, and seismic shifts in talent movement. With key stats and insights, they examine what’s causing AEW’s decline and whether TNA and WWE are capitalizing on these weaknesses.Topics Covered:• AEW’s Business StrugglesRatings Down Across Dynamite, Rampage, and Collision, especially in the coveted 18-34 demo.Despite a lucrative TV deal with WBD, AEW’s declining house shows and viewer erosion spell trouble long-term.AEW’s "cool factor" is waning as fans call out inconsistent booking and a perception of the product becoming too "WWE-lite."• WWE’s Continued SuccessRaw and SmackDown thrive across all demos, far outpacing AEW.WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event revival with PPV-level matches proves the company’s ability to draw major crowds.WWE’s star power and stable storytelling reinforce a positive perception with fans and maintain strong

With mere days left until a seismic Souled out, Days of Thunder return to sniff out the latest in WCW:*Running back angles from 3 years ago AND 3 weeks ago on the same show*Champagne on a Pole*A new crack detective team begin their first case in WCW*A ruling must be made on the Linear Martial Arts Division Championship![Original Broadcast Date 12 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

This week Netflix with little interest in the WWE archives, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM sight gags and a rampage match for your major return and in VADER CLUB a first, a match Jeff doesn’t remember from December to Dismember, Ultimate Jeopardy and we’ll talk what ideas WWE should take from this for War Games.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A good week of AEW TV ends with a weaker second hour of Dynamite. Ain't that just the AEW way. We talk about that show, and some of the good stuff & bad stuff that's going on in the company, including the Rey Fenix and Willie Mack drama.Please like, share, and subscribe so we won't get frozen out for the rest of our contracts.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 review this year's World Tag League Final including Tetsuya Naito and Hiromu Takahashi vs Gabe Kidd & SANADA. The guys also preview Strong Style Evolved from Long Beach, discuss the official Wrestle Kingdom line-up, and share information on the new Super J-Cast Patreon tiers.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.Mike is back with a bit of a Voice Gate update on his lunch break! He discusses the Shimizu suspension, what is known, where things are, and what he expects to come from this. After that, he talks about the Final Gate card changes, the full card for 12/17’s Ichikawa Retirement show and spends some time laying the argument on why Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa was the greatest comedy wrestler of all time.Our podcast provider, Red Circle, 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 Rate and Review Open The Voice Gate on the podcast platform of your choice and follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/openvoicegate.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcirc

This week on The Flagship: we review NJPW and AJPW's Tag League finals, preview NJPW STRONG this weekend, plus look at updated cards for NJPW and AJPW's New Year's shows. We'll also review MLW Eric Bischoff's One Shot, WWE Deadline 2024, preview WWE Saturday Night's Main Event and quick hitter news discussions on Rey Fenix, All In Texas on-sale event, WWE piping in fake crowd noise & more.-NJPW World Tag League Final + Wrestle Kingdom Lineups-AJPW Tag League Final + New Year's lineups-MLW: Eric Bischoff's One Shot-WWE Deadline 2024 (presented by the stars of NXT)-WWE Saturday Night's Main Event-Rey Fenix-All In Texas on-sale event-WWE piping in fake crowd noise-& more!Instant Reaction LIVE: Saturday Night's Main EventJoin Joe & Rich this Saturday immediately following Saturday Night's Main Event for Instant Reaction LIVE, available exclusively on the FlagshipPatreon.com $10 tier. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: h

Paul and Gerard cover the big news surrounding Suwama and Takuya Nomura no longer being full-timers in their respective companies, defend Mike D Vecchio on his first tour of Japan, talk about some recent NOAH shows, preview their January 1 show, and finally talk about the second half of the Real World Tag League and its great finals.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy