This week in the news, WWE and AEW arena battles, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM Smackdown doing the basics that Dynamite can’t seem to find and in Vader Club: Don Frye vs. Brian Johnston from NJPW 2000 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

In this episode, Mike & JD tackle the latest in wrestling and beyond: AEW Scaling Down: Reports suggest AEW may pivot to running smaller venues after recent struggles with attendance and ticket sales. Is this a smart move or a sign of deeper issues? Linda McMahon’s Controversy: As shocking allegations emerge regarding WWE’s historic Ring Boy scanda…

Tyler and Fred reunite return from a month off to talk about AEW and the build to Full Gear with the return of the world famous heat check. And boy, what a build it's been (negative). Fred & Tyler talk about the different ways AEW's fumbled the build of multiple matches, even with a card that has several very promising matches. Hopefully we have a …

This week on The Flagship, we preview this weekend's AEW Full Gear 2024 PPV, reveal some information we've learned about WWE ID contracts, review Akitoshi Saito's retirement show, Michinoku Pro's Fukumen World League (yes, really), update you on the Dave Marquez/MLW situation, AEW's upcoming schedule and so much more! Gift a Flagship Patreon subscr…

Joel and Damon are back this week to talk about the 2024 Super J-Cast Awards with a full list of categories and nominees. Every vote matters so let let your voice be heard! The guys also discuss the opening night of World Tag League, Historic X-over Ⅱ, Damon's parenting tips, and we answer your questions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.co…

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. Without much live Dragongate this week, Case and Mike get into some big topics surrounding the Dragon System this week including CIMA and Shingo Takagi’s Wrestling Obse…

Paul and Gerard discuss recent NOAH shows featuring Akitoshi Saito's retirement and a great GHC Heavyweight Title match. They also analyze some of NOAH's recent and questionable booking decisions. Then it's on to All Japan to cover the first half of the Real World Tag League. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ht…

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to No Surrender 2006 - including Kurt Angle signing with TNA, changes to TNA creative including the return of Vince Russo, TNA announcing a move to prime time, a TNA/AAA super-show, WWE opposing Christian's trademark, DVD sales, the end of Monty Brown in TNA, an awesome LAX vs. Styles and Daniels …

This week: in the news, AEW also goes into the ECW member berries business, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM, Survivor Series and Full Gear builds and in Vader Club: Vader and Great Kokina vs. Shinya Hashimoto and Masa Saito Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

On this week's Mike & JD Show, Mike is joined by James McDaniel from the REELZ Network (formerly of Discovery and HGTV) and special guest Cousin Joe Gilbert for a jam-packed episode! Episode Highlights: Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul Fight Reaction: Mike Tyson's return to the ring? Jake Paul's next move? The guys dive into the hype, results, and what’s n…

This week on The Flagship, we reviewed NJPW's Fighting Spirit Unleashed show, checked in with the WWE ID program and their first batch of signings, discussed AEW's upcoming schedule and the fast-approaching Continental Classic, reviewed MLW's Lucha Apocalypto, Dragongate King of Gate, old wrestling we watched over the last week, and more! Advertisi…

Joel and Damon are back this week to review NJPW's Fighting Spirit Unleashed. The guys give their thoughts on Gabe Kidd vs Kosei Fujita, West Coast Wrecking Crew vs Tom Lawlor and Fred Rosser, Lio Rush vs Mustafa Ali, and all the build leading to Wrestle Kingdom. All that plus Jack Perry is back, STRONG Survivor, World Tag blocks, and we answer you…

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined once again by Canadian correspondent Trevor Dame, and they discuss the differences between AEW's relationship with WWE in 2019 and now in 2024. They talk about AEW in a world where WWE is far more popular, how that rise in WWE popularity has impacted AEW, the …

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. King of Gate season is finally here in 2024 and Voice Gate returns to talk about the Korakuen Kickoff (11/7)! Leading off the show, they discuss a weird Network upload …

The opening match on a wrestling show can sometimes be the most important. It can set the tone and get the crowd amped up for the rest of the show. The same is true for the opening track on an album. On this episode, Andrew and first-time guest Chris Whitehead play songs that kick off an album and get the ball rolling. Artists played include Black …

Kelly and Taylor are back to discuss Tokyo Joshi's latest adventure in America with TJPW and Defy's show Bright Eyes! Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi in the last two weeks, including Sendai Girl's Big Show in Niigata, big title changes in DIANA and WAVE and much more! There's of course a review of the standings …

[Original Broadcast Date 23 December 1999] Days of Thunder Returns for a surprisingly consequential Thunder featuring the debut of two different quintessential 2000 WCW acts, as well as the near mortal wounding of the company's biggest star for almost no reason. Also: *Dr. Claw loses his bald bozos. *Vince Russo scrambles to lay the blame. *Bret Ha…

Paul and Gerard disucss the news of Yoshiki Inamura to NXT. Then they talk about DDT where a new champion was crowned and the second Fighting Detectives show main event. From there its NOAH and its N Innovation tournament and they go over All Japan's tour across Hokkaido where there was surprise new Triple Crown champion. Advertising Inquiries: htt…

For Episode 82 of The Mike & JD Show, Mike and JD dig into a packed lineup of wrestling news and analysis, including AEW and NXT's ongoing ratings battle, big changes in WWE’s executive ranks, and speculation on Malakai Black’s future in AEW. Episode Breakdown: AEW vs. NXT: Ratings Battle: AEW Dynamite and WWE NXT squared off head-to-head, with NXT…

This week: in the news, Kenny Omega returns…to New Japan, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM, NXT’s ECW tribute beats AEW and in Vader Club: Vader vs. Salman Hasimikov from New Japan 1989 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyΑπό τον Voices of Wrestling

This week on The Flagship: a review of NJPW's Power Struggle show, a look at both Wrestle Kingdom and Wrestle Dynasty's cards thus far, a preview of this weekend's Fighting Spirit Unleashed, World Tag League 2024 participants, a preview of this weekend's MLW slate, a new Triple Crown champion in AJPW, WWE Crown Jewel & more! Advertising Inquiries: …

Joel and Damon return this week to review NJPW's Power Struggle 2024 from Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium. The guys discuss standout performers and give their thoughts on Zack Sabre Jr vs. Shingo Takagi, Douki vs Master Wato, the Super Junior Tag League Finals with Robbie Eagles and Kosei Fujita vs Catch 2/2, and all the build leading to Wrestle Kingdo…

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’s biggest Osaka show of the year, The Gate of Destiny (11/3) is in the books and Mike and Case are back to talk all about it. They discuss the big picture be…

This week: in the news, WWE expands its minor leagues, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM, ice cold takes on Halloween Havoc and Crown Jewel and in Vader Club: the Brain Busters vs. The Rockers from MSG in January 1989. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

Joel and Damon are back this week to discuss Super Jr. Tag League including standout performers, predictions for the final and Wrestle Kingdom prognostications. We also give a preview of the announced matches for Power Struggle including ZSJ v Shingo, the Shota dilemma, Taichi's big chance and what's next for the Holy Semen Army. Advertising Inquir…

Mike & JD are back with a can't-miss episode packed with updates and insights on the ever-shifting wrestling landscape! WWE's new ID Program is shaking things up, as the company seeks to expand its developmental reach by certifying training schools and spotlighting the next wave of indie stars. But that’s not all—Sex pest Vince McMahon’s latest ven…

This week on The Flagship, Joe and Rich review NXT Halloween Havoc 2024, discuss the launch of the WWE ID program, and preview WWE's Crown Jewel 2024 event, plus quick hit segments on Kenny Omega's return to NJPW, Kota Ibushi's odd situation with DDT, NJPW Power Struggle, Super Junior Tag League & more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/…

Case flies solo this week to preview the upcoming Gate Of Destiny PPV with the all-important unit disbands match. Plus, thoughts on 1993 AAA and Samoa Joe's WON HOF candidacy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyΑπό τον Voices of Wrestling

Kenny Omega. Wayne Gretzky. Carrie-Anne Moss. Shoresy. These are just some of the icons that Canada has given us over the years, a land steeped in a rich history of maple syrup, professional wrestling, hockey, and Toronto doubling for every major American city in movies and TV shows. Andrew is joined by returning guest and Canadian extraordinaire W…

Fred's alone again this week, so he talks about his Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame ballot and the current state of his FSM 50 ballot. Most of the conversation is about his view on the modern US/Canada candidates, so if you're interested in that, check it out! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.…

Kelly returns to join Taylor to review Marigold's Fantastic Adventure at Korakuen Hall! Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi in the last two weeks, including a lot of drama going down in Ice Ribbon, the kickoff of Stardom's annual tag league and a Marvelous title change! There's of course a review of the standings of…

[Original Broadcast Date December 19, 1999] Days of Thunder returns for a Pay Per View remembered for The Kick Heard Around the World more than anything else that happened. For example, did you remember: *This show marked the debut of the default WCW 2000/01 set? *The show actually had ONE good match? *Daffney debuts on this show? *We find out THE …

This week, in the news, Vince McMahon gets a new lawsuit, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM, we preview NXT Halloween Havoc, and in Vader Club: Roddy Piper vs. Mr. Perfect from Madison Square Garden 1990 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined once again by Adam Berger to discuss this year's Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame ballot, go over all of the new candidates for 2024 as well as the large amount of modern candidates who's cases have changed since last year. Advertising Inquiries: htt…

In Episode 80 of the Mike & JD Show, Mike and JD dive into major breaking news on WWE as they face new allegations and lawsuits that could have serious impacts on the company. They also preview TNA’s Bound for Glory 2024, discussing potential matchups, storylines, and predictions for one of TNA’s biggest events of the year. From WWE’s legal challen…

Paul and Gerard touch on some weird and infuriating stuff from GLEAT and DDT then move on to recent NOAH highlighted by another fun Limit Break show and the return of Monday Magic. Then it's All Japan's recent Korakuen Hall show with Yuma Aoyagi vs. Ren Ayabe for the Triple Crown, plus a preview of All Japan's upcoming Hokkaido tour. Advertising In…

Joel and Damon are back this week to review NJPW's Royal Quest IV from London. Joel provides a live perspective as both give their thoughts on all the key matches, including SANADA vs. Zack Sabre Jr., TMDK vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi and Tomohiro Ishii, and Michael Oku vs. Kosei Fujita. The guys also preview the 2024 Super Jr. Tag League, New Japan's Lon…

The Flagship returns this week with a special Wednesday edition reviewing NJPW's Royal Quest, RevPro's Global Wars, Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling's two-shot debut, Samantha Irvin's departure from WWE, and a new lawsuit against WWE, Vince McMahon, and Linda McMahon. All that plus NXT Halloween Havoc, the return of NWA Samhain, TNA Bound for Glory & more!…

NOTE: This episode was recorded on 10/19 before the release of complete Gate of Destiny cards. 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. Joining Case and Mike this week is the English voice of Dragongate, Jae C…

Paul and Gerard talk about the latest from NOAH and All Japan including several title matches and analyze possibly the worst angle of the year. Then they cover two major shows from GLEAT and end the episode with a surprise segment. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

Tyler and Fred reunite to break down a very good AEW pay-per-view in WrestleDream, which included a very promising angle at the end of the show! We then talk about the follow up for that angle on the successive Dynamite, and the strengths and flaws of AEW's approach. We also touch on just a little news, but this is a recap heavy episode. Please lik…

The Flagship returns this week to review NJPW's King of Pro Wrestling show, which featured Zack Sabre Jr. winning the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship and Hiroshi Tanahashi announcing his retirement. We'll also discuss NJPW's upcoming booking plans, preview NJPW Royal Quest, what we know so far about Power Struggle, RevPro's Global Wars, Joe Kof…

In this episode, Mike & JD are joined by Ibou from WrestlePurists to dive deep into the state of AEW. Topics include the massive shakeup as AEW enters its "NWO era," discussions on Jonathan Gresham's future, a potential bidding war for Josh Alexander, and reflecting on CM Punk's controversial year in WWE. Additional Topics: The State of AEW The New…

This week in the news, Tanahashi calls it a career...eventually, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM-- ice cold takes on Wrestle Dream and all the weekly tv and on Vader Club, The Steiner Brothers vs. Doom from Capital Combat 1990 Our podcast provider, RedCircle, offers the listeners the option to sponsor the show. Click on “Sponsor This Podca…

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings has a micro-episode where he talks about a scorching hot Bryan Danielson take. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyΑπό τον Voices of Wrestling

Joel and Damon are back this week to review NJPW's King Of Pro Wrestling from Ryogoku Sumo Hall. The guys give their thoughts all the key matches including Tetsuya Naito vs Zack Sabre Jr., David Finlay vs Hirooki Goto, and Shingo Takagi vs Ryohei Oiwa. They also discuss ZSJ big win and the future with him as champion, under-rated wrestlers in 2024,…

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 very special episode of Open The Voice Gate as Case and Mike are joined by The Cubs Fan (https://twitter.com/luchablog) to discuss the career of Gran Hamada and …

It takes two to make a thing go right, it takes two to make a tag team! Pro wrestling history is littered with all sorts of tag teams, just as music history is packed with plenty of duos. Andrew and returning guest Rich Kraetsch (Voices of Wrestling) team up to put a spotlight on some of these duos, including Outkast, Tears for Fears, The White Str…

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Hard Justice 2006 - including the building catching fire live on PPV, Jarrett vs. Sting, Christian's heel turn, Joe's issues with his push, Monty on his way out, the death of DVD content, LAX being the coolest act in company history, more Eric Young antics, more Kevin Nash antics and so much mo…

The Five Star Match Game returns as we pay tribute to the life and times of Sid Eudy. And there is no better collection of contestants than the crew of Center Stage Chronicles, as Rob Naylor (@NINaylor), Kris Zellner (@KrisZellner), and Charles (@pwoloss) handle trivia from all facets of Sid's nomadic career. No softball questions here! Listen now …