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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by Mike Spears (Open the Voice Gate, SpearsOvations) to discuss the themes of the father of the Dragon System, Ultimo Dragon. As one of the pioneers of the lucharesu style and one of Japanese wrestling's most influential figures, Ultimo Dragon's career has taken him across Japan, Mexico, WCW, WWE, and beyond. Andrew and Mike chat about Ultimo's legacy as a wrestler and trainer, his dashing good looks, his longtime use of "Separados" as a theme, and more.Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Mike on Twitter: @fujiiheyaFollow Open the Voice Gate on Twitter: @openvoicegateFollow Spearsovations on Twitter: @spearsovationsSign up for Spearsovations: spearsovations.ghost.ioAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and o

Kelly and Taylor kick off their coverage of Stardom's 5 Star Grand Prix, rating and reviewing all the matches from the big opening night of the tournament!They also cover the other big tournament happening in joshi, Tokyo Joshi's Tokyo Princess Cup along with everything else that happened over last two weeks in joshi, including a big title change in Ice Ribbon, the end of WAVE's Catch The WAVE tournament, and a report from some live joshi action!Then they preview everything coming up in the next two weeks, highlighted by the next two weeks of 5 Star Grand Prix action, the next round of Tokyo Joshi's Tokyo Princess Cup, and some Amusement Park Wrestling!Please follow us on twitter: @jbombaudioYou can support this podcast at http://redcircle.com/jumping-bomb-audio/donationsSave time, eat well, and stay on track to reaching your goals with Factor!Visit factormeals.com/vownetwork50 and use promo code "VOWNetwork50" to get 50% off your next Factor meal delivery.Advertising Inquiries: https

Joel and Damon return with a full review of nights 3 thru 6 of NJPW G1 Climax. The guys break down the top matches and provide news, notes and analysis of NJPW's yearly event. Plus, Joel and Damon discuss weak G1 attendance, escape rooms, SANADA, Kevin Kelly, Abroad In Japan and answer your questions.Save time, eat well, and stay on track to reaching your goals with Factor!Visit factormeals.com/vownetwork50 and use promo code "VOWNetwork50" to get 50% off your next Factor meal delivery.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the latest episode of the GWP, host Jesse Collings is joined by Post Wrestling's John Pollock, to discuss the history and evolution of AEW and WWE's post-PPV press conferences. The guys talk about the evolving sense of transparency in the pressers, the quality of questions being asked, the various forms of wrestling media that are involved, and the general state of wrestling media a few years into getting unprecedented access to wrestling executives.Save time, eat well, and stay on track to reaching your goals with Factor!Visit factormeals.com/vownetwork50 and use promo code "VOWNetwork50" to get 50% off your next Factor meal delivery.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We enjoyed Collision and were a bit dour on Dynamite. THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM must flow because the children you were promised last week aren't on this week, and we explain why on that too.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Flagship Podcast returns this week to catch you up on NJPW's G1 Climax 33 through four nights, reaction to the Blood & Guts rating, a check-in on AEW Collision, the incredible, must-see Katsuhiko Nakajima vs. Kento Miyahara match, ROH's Death Before Dishonor, AAA's disastrous TripleMania Tijuana & more!Save time, eat well, and stay on track to reaching your goals with Factor!Visit factormeals.com/vownetwork50 and use promo code "VOWNetwork50" to get 50% off your next Factor meal delivery.Subscribe to The Flagship Podcast & VOW Podcast NetworkThe Flagship FeedApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Qlj6hQGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/Flagship-GooglePodsSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3QfBQPBStitcher: https://bit.ly/Flagship-StitcherAmazon: https://amzn.to/3btUPqURadio Public: https://bit.ly/Flagship-RadioPublicRSS: https://bit.ly/Flagship-RSSVOW Podcast Network FeedApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3btWsVqGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/VOWPodNetwork-GooglePodsSpotify: https://spoti.fi

Blood and Guts has passed and delivered in a major way. There was a lot of drama leading into the match and more coming out of it.PAC and Takeshita bailed on the BCCBlood and Guts was as sadistic as advertised Jon Moxley submits again? Jack Perry vs Hook delivered in a major wayPlease like, share, and subscribe so AEW capitalizes on the momentum from Blood and Guts.Fred's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flagrantwrestlingTyler's Vikings Work: https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 Sponsor the Podcast: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/75ee6777-7d50-4762-a382-3f82e6d1a787/sponsorTheme: “Natural Duality” by Joseph McDadeAdvertising 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 jam packed second week of King of Gate 2023! Case and Mike lead off this week with their spoiler free recommendations, then talk about who to keep an eye on through the rest of the tournament and on the road to Dangerous Gate! From there, they review the action from Aichi, Kyoto, Kanazawa and Saitama before looking ahead to the quarterfinals and this weekend in Kobe and Gifu!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.---Save time, eat well, and stay on track to reaching yo

Paul and Gerard talk about what everyone else is talking about and that is the big Kento vs Nakajima match in Korakuen. They gush about the match and how much of a success the whole thing is for both promotions. Then they preview HAYATA vs Atsuki Aoyagi, talk about the announced N1 card and the build up of Hokuto Omori. They finish off the show with a discussion about GLEAT's disappointing Sumo Hall cardAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon return with a full review of nights 1 and 2 of NJPW G1 Climax. The guys break down the top matches and provide news, notes, and analysis of NJPW's yearly event. Plus, Joel and Damon discuss Hiroshi Tanahashi, fans stuck in 2019, SANADA, Evil, and happy birthday wishes for Joel and Editor Dan.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Neil for another huge show as he breaks down the recent RevPro York Hall show in more detail and with more insight than anyone else! He also talks about TMWRNJ, the wonders of posh food courts and has a go at Roman Reigns.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week: Mantaur, Smackdown is the top show in ratings, AEW goes back to back weeks with PPVs and AEW talent gets a memo. Then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Collision, MJF/Adam Cole, should Nick Wayne have won his debut, Ilja/Bronn, NXT call ups post-draft analysis and MORE!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the latest episode of the GWP, host Jesse Collings is joined by Joe Gagne, as the two discuss the career and legacy of The Icon, Sting. Jesse and Joe go over their respective introductions to Sting as fans, their thoughts about his career in WCW, TNA, WWE and finally AEW, how he has won them over since coming to AEW and how his star power still stands out today.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week's on The Flagship Podcast, we delve into various topics, including the recent surge in SmackDown ratings, Roman Reigns' argument for being Wrestler of the Year, a potential dark horse candidate for Wrestler of the Year in CMLL, and AAA's TripleMania Tijuana featuring Kenny Omega vs. Vikingo. We also discuss AEW's expansion to 12 PPVs a year, the upcoming Blood & Guts lineup, RevPro Epic Encounters 2023, MLW Never Say Never, Inspire A.D.'s Ecstasy Of Gold 2023, Yuji Okabayashi, and the unfortunate passing of Mike Halac/Mantaur.Support our sponsor BetStamp!Sign up for your next sportsbook at betstamp.app/vow and find the best sign-up deals & odds for placing your next bet.Subscribe to The Flagship Podcast & VOW Podcast NetworkThe Flagship FeedApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Qlj6hQGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/Flagship-GooglePodsSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3QfBQPBStitcher: https://bit.ly/Flagship-StitcherAmazon: https://amzn.to/3btUPqURadio Public: https://bit.ly/Flags

This week, there is a lot to talk about! Tyler and Fred discuss the biggest storylines with AEW on the number-one wrestling podcast in Turkey.The Golden Elite is back! Kota Ibushi and PAC are the fifth members of Blood and GutsThe Bloodline is creeping into AEWThe braindead individuals who don't know Kota IbushiCalling out bad faith takes once againCM Punk beating Samoa JoePlease like, share, and subscribe before Kota Ibushi does something insane during Blood and Guts.Fred's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flagrantwrestlingTyler's Vikings Work: https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 Sponsor the Podcast: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/75ee6777-7d50-4762-a382-3f82e6d1a787/sponsor?_gl=1*1d2vlk5*_gcl_au*MTAyODUyNjA2NC4xNjg2ODQzMjg4*_ga*MTgzNzY3NjI5Ni4xNjg2ODQzMjg4*_ga_KVZ47LYJWW*MTY4Njg0MzI4OC4xLjAuMTY4Njg0MzI4OC4wLjAuMA Theme: “Natural Duality” by Joseph McDadeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dave and Lee jump once more across to Monday Nights for a seismic Nitro in terms of 1999/2000 WCW:*The return of the Worm*The beginning of a Revolution*Faygo stock reaches an all time high*The re-return of GoldbergCome on in and check out a big night with some actual events to discuss!(Editor's note: There was some weird crackly effect happening on Lee's microphone. We've minimized it as much as possible without compromising the recording, but apologies for any drop in quality in a couple of moments.)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

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 King of Gate Season! Open The Voice Gate returns to kick off Dragongate’s big singles tournament. Case and Mike lead off the show with their spoiler free recommendations. After that it’s into Dragongate’s busiest weekend of the year with comprehensive reviews of Korakuen’s King of Gate Kickoff, Buyuden Zero Vol 2, Tournament action in Hamatsu, and the big return to Osaka to close out the weekend. After that, they conclude the episode previewing this weekend’s tournament matches!Fujita/Mochizuki vs Abe/Hidaka can be found: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gor7Sa-6z5GTNqDggkyMKQJeNjnB3JmH/edit 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 O

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by Jeff Hawkins (Shake Them Ropes) to discuss Terry Funk's 1984 album Great Texan. Yes, Terry Funk put out an album in Japan where he "sings." Andrew and Jeff go track-by-track, breaking down Terry's vocals, the album's soft rock musical stylings, the shlock lyrics, Jimmy Hart's heavy influence, and more.Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Jeff on Twitter: @Crapgame13Follow Shake Them Ropes on Twitter: @ShakeThemRopesAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Paul and Gerard welcome two guests, Kelly Harrass of Jumping Bomb Audio and Liam Jones of You Got To Be Kidding Me, onto the show to hand out some awards.In this case, they looked at the second half of 2022 and the first half of 2023 to determine the best and worst in pro wrestling across Japan.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kelly and Taylor talk two massive shows, covering Stardom's Midsummer Champions alongside Tokyo Joshi's Summer Sun Princess, with reviews of every match, including a big Match of the Year contender!They also cover everything else that happened over last two weeks in joshi, including a big title change in SEAdLINNNG, NJPW STRONG action, the Catch the WAVE winners tournament and much more!Then they preview everything coming up in the next two weeks, highlighted by the opening night of Stardom's 5 Star Grand Prix, the kickoff of Tokyo Joshi's Tokyo Princess Cup, and a big Sendai Girls Korakuen Hall show!Please follow us on twitter: @jbombaudioToday’s podcast is brought to you by the Betstamp app, which is helping thousands of people win at sports betting for FREE! Learn more today at betstamp.app/best-sportsbooks/vow or download the BetStamp app on the Apple iOs store/Google Play and use promo code VOW.You can support this podcast at http://redcircle.com/jumping-bomb-audio/donationsAdvertising In