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With Jeff getting surgery, Rob flies solo for the first time since returning and previews SNME and discusses the news of the weekAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Flagship is back to full strength this week as we preview a massive wrestling weekend featuring the return of NJPW's G1 Climax, Shota Umino bowing out of the tournament, WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event from MSG, RevPro's Summer Sizzler, NOAH's Summer Epic, Dragongate's Kobe World, Osaka Pro's Castle Festival 2026 plus thoughts on the final episode of Dark Side of the Ring on TNA & so much more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon are back to review night one of G1 Climax 36 from Chicago including Zack Sabre Jr. vs Shota Umino*, Callum Newman vs Yuya Uemura, and HENARE vs Aaron Wolf. The guys also discuss the Super J-Cast meet-up and events of the weekend, Jake Lee, England's World Cup, and we answer your questions. (*recorded prior to Umino's injury news) For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here  www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!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 Kobe Pro-Wrestling Festival time and Case and Mike are here to preview Dragongate’s biggest show of the year from top to bottom. They lead off with some general wrestling and Dragongate news including DG’s farewell to Shinjuku face and their take on the Network upgrades before getting into Kobe World. They give their big picture perspective before previewing the four title matches headlined by Madoka Kikuta defending the Dream Gate against Kzy and Ryoya Tanaka going for the Brave Gate defense record against Homare and everything else on Monday’s show from Kobe World Kinen Hall!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://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kelly and Taylor are back to talk a whole lotta joshi!They start discussing Senjo The Biggest, featuring a major match of the year contender, before moving on to discuss Stardom's huge World of Stardom Title match as well as a fun 7th Anniversary show from JTO!After that, they dive into the beginning of all the summer joshi excitement with previews of Stardom's 5STAR GP as well as previews of Tokyo Joshi's Summer Sun Princess and Tokyo Princess Cup!And find out who gets declared the best joshi wrestler of the last decade!Check it out!Please follow us on BlueSky: @jbombaudioYou can support this podcast at http://redcircle.com/jumping-bomb-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's another LIVE ON LOCATION episode of Wrestling Omakase, this time from BEAUTIFUL Hoffman Estates, Illinois! John is joined by three frequent Omakase guests all live in the hotel room, as Arametha, Quinlan & John Bivins help them break down an incredible first night of the New Japan Grade One Climax! All nine matches get reviewed, vibes get talked, and a whole lot more.John Bivins' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/punkrock.darkroast/Follow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wrestleomakaseFollow John on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/justoneenby.bsky.socialAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon are back to discuss the Road to G1 Climax including the final two play-ins, Shota v Gabe, Akira v YOH, and Tiger Mask's retirement and a full preview of Night 1 in Chicago.For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here  www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Both companies changed their world title on "free" TV. Let's talk about that.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of The Flagship, Rich is joined by special guest Jeremy Donovan of the Keepin' It Strong Style podcast to preview NJPW's G1 Climax, his experience at Dynamite Beach Break, and his 95th percentile baby. After we say goodbye to Jeremy, Rich talks about Tiger Mask IV's retirement show, the first two episodes of TNA's Dark Side of the Ring, stunningly low SummerSlam ticket sales, an anniversary that should make any wrestling fan angry and so much more! Join the Sport of Pro Wrestling G1 Climax Pick'Em at http://g1.sportofprowrestling.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ryan is joined by Joe Lanza from The Flagship Wrestling Podcast to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of KENTA.Listen to The Flagship wherever you get podcasts: http://theflagshippodcast.com/Order the “Baseball Prospectus 2026”: https://amzn.to/4foRc3yLeave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.LINK DUMP:All KENTA vs Marufuji Singles Matches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhZRr7VfZpg&t=5022sKENTA vs Low Ki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9EsybuVctMKENTA vs Kanemaru: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jciyeUNLaS0KENTA vs SUWA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wHjdH-7fSsKENTA vs McGuiness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdsBa9_XzpYRyan's Data Archive:Noah Attendance 2000-2014:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tIYhEtpTU7EBQy5D2CgDvhW3-lNEcoy5cnApdhjGsHw/edit?usp=sharingCombined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharingWON HOF Results - 2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 2 of the three-episode Arametha takeover is a bonafide Korakuen-palooza, as the two of them discuss new Korakuen shows from NJPW (a big Road to G1 show featuring a major title change and then Tiger Mask's retirement), STARDOM (featuring an awesome red belt match), Dragongate (yet another middling show) and NOAH (which the two hosts strenuously disagreed on about almost everything!). They also preview a busy upcoming summer in Japanese wrestling with breakdowns of NJPW's G1 Climax and STARDOM's 5STAR GP tournaments, including predictions and full rundowns of both opening nights. And then they preview Dragongate's biggest show of the year, Kobe World, as well as NOAH's big upcoming show in Osaka. There's a lot going on right now. Also as a warning, this episode might have a lot of random/off topic banter even by our standards....Follow Wrestling Omakase on TwitterFollow John on BlueSkyAdvertising 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.Case and Mike begin the episode with a wide-ranging discussion on the State of Lucharesu, looking at other lucharesu-dominant promotions Michinoku Pro, GLEAT and Osaka Pro to see the state of the style in 2026. After that, they review Aggressive Gate (7/2) from Korkauen Hall as the Kobe Pro-Wrestling Festival card becomes finalized, the Dream Gate picture, MinoYuki, and a whole lot more! 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://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Bloodline has been the dominant storyline in WWE for the past six years. Just when you think the saga of Roman Reigns, the Usos, Solo Sikoa, and the rest of the gang is over, it rears its ugly head. As the name suggests, it's a stable that has been mostly made up of family members, and in music, there are plenty of bands where family members share the stage. On this episode, Andrew and returning guest Warren Hayes (The Mr. Warren Hayes Show, Voices of Wrestling) play bands that have family members in them. Artists played include HAIM, Split Enz, Sly and the Family Stone, The Kinks, DeBarge, The National, Heart, Sparks, and many more. Get ready to acknowledge this episode as the Tribal Chief of music shows tangentially related to pro wrestling.Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent PartnerBluesky: @MusicoftheMat / @justandrew / @mrwarrenhayes.showSubscribe to Warren on YouTube: Youtube.com/@MrWarrenHayesAll 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

415 Super J-Cast Forbidden Door Lukewarm Takes.mp3Joel and Damon are back with some lukewarm Forbidden Door takes discussing Drilla Moloney, Zack Sabre Jr. vs Kenny Omega, and Shota Umino vs PAC. Plus, the guys preview Tiger Mask's Retirement show with “Dynamite Kid” Tom Billington , G1 Chicago plans, and we answer your questions.For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Paul and Gerard discuss the life and career of Joe Doering who was taken from us far too soon. They reminisce about his greatest matches, his legacy, and why they don't make wrestlers like him any more. Then its on to analyze an interview with All Japan President Tsuyoki Fukuda in Shupro. Plus Gerard gives his thoughts on recent shows, a look at Yuma Anzai's recent booking and previews of upcoming All Japan & NOAH shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On a special episode of the GWP, we play a game of wrestling-based family feud. Joe Gagne of the 5 Star Match Game and Andrew Rich of the Music of the Mat podcast compete to answer wrestling-related questions that have been answered in a survey of GWP listeners. Find out what our survey said when asked questions such as the worst WrestleMania match of all time, wrestlers who were obviously on steroids and a lot more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of The Flagship, we review a massive weekend of wrestling, including fallout from AEW Forbidden Door 2026, WWE's Night of Champions, NXT The Great American Bash, TNA Slammiversary, a stacked card for next week's Dynamite Beach Break, several TNA releases, the life and career of Joe Doering, and so much more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rob and Jeff are both at different locations and yes, Jeff's audio is hot this week but please go watch Rob on the video. We ask if Oba Femi is a bait and switch then discuss the headlines on F4Wonline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A day late, Kelly and Taylor are here to talk some joshi!They start discussing Stardom The Conversion, before jumping over to AEW's Forbidden Door, Marigold's latest Korakuen and Ice Ribbon's 20th Anniversary show!After that, they preview Sendai Girls' upcoming Senjo the Biggest!Also, for some reason, they talk a lot about Ring of Honor's Better Than Our Best.Check it out!Please follow us on BlueSky: @jbombaudioYou can support this podcast at http://redcircle.com/jumping-bomb-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective!Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) return to Michinoku Pro and are joined by Alan4L (https://alan4l.bsky.social) to discuss the biggest show and match in Michinoku Pro history: October 10th, 1996 live from Ryogoku Kokugikan “Takewaki - These Days!” and Kaientai DX vs Michinoku Pro Sekigun! They discuss the lead up to the show, the rest of MichiPro’s biggest show ever, Jinsei Shinzaki vs Hayabusa, a mystery with the legends six-man, and everything related to this landmark show for over 3 hours!A full match listing of footage covered during this episode can be found at the show post on www.voicesofwrestling.com or in the Open The Voice Gate channel on the VOW Discord. The Those Days Master List can be found at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10PwuAsqNuHSKd_qSd5AUnUWh4DL8JxQX_yQKtoa8IW4/edit?usp=sharingOur 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 social media with @openvoicegate!.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's an annual tradition here on Wrestling Omakase, and John isn't going to get the fact that they are very, very jet lagged put a stop to it! They're joined by an all star panel of frequent Omakase guests for our 2026 Mid-Year Awards, as all five choose the best & worst of the first half of a busy year in Japanese wrestling! See below for the full list of awards that were covered on the episode, in order.Best Tag TeamBest FeudMost ImprovedMost Overrated/OverpushedMost Underrated/UnderpushedBest UnitWorst UnitBest Major ShowWorst Major ShowMost Outstanding Wrestler (in ring only)Best PromotionWorst PromotionMatch of the (Half) YearWorst Match of the (Half) YearFlair/Thesz Award (in ring + drawing, basically MVP)Apologies for Zencastr repeatedly fucking with us, as well as John falling asleep at the end. Jet lag is real!! It's a menace!!Joshi-ing Around podcast: https://redcircle.com/shows/1309343e-3781-4750-9209-4efbc9976ab6Check out the Emerald FlowShow: https://redcircle.com/shows/the-emerald-flowshowSocial Suplex newsletter: https://www.socialsuplex.com/newsletter/Follow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wrestleomakaseFollow John on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/justoneenby.bsky.socialAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon are back to review New Japan Pro Wrestling's Road to G1 Climax- Korakuen Hall G1 Play-inincluding Taichi vs Yuto-Ice and YOSHI-HASHI vs Aaron Wolf. Plus, the guys discuss G1 Chicago plans, Aaron Wolf's path, AEW's Forbidden Door, Francesco Akira and we answer your questions. For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here  www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Paul is flying solo this time around. He goes over all of the unfortunate recent news, including the death of Joe Doering and the injuries suffered by Ryo Inoue and Hikaru Sato. Then it's on to NOAH with some broad thoughts about the Neo Global Tag League and their recent Korakuen show, including the Shane Haste vs Tetsuya Endo title match. He then moves over to All Japan to cover their recent string of shows, including a trio of excellent matches for the Heavyweight Tag, Jr. title, and Triple Crown titles.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of The Flagship, we get you ready for a packed wrestling weekend with previews of AEW's Forbidden Door 2026 PPV, WWE Night of Champions, TNA Slammiversary, and NXT The Great American Bash.We also review AJPW's Super Power Series show featuring a Triple Crown Title match between Kento Miyahara and Hideki Suzuki, G1 Climax lineups, ticket sales, & announcements, and so much more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rob and Jeff discuss Night of Champions and Forbidden Door and there's no room for anything else except cheap shots at TNA.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.Case and Mike get back together to discuss the curious case of Dragongate’s 2026, now a month away from Kobe World 2026, and after a troublesome double-header in Fukuoka. They talk about the few events from the shows and go in-depth on whether wrestlers are better off than they were a year ago, before concluding with Mike’s First Osaka Pro thoughts.  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://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When reading up about pro wrestlers and their lifestyle choices, you might come across the phrase "personal demons." It's a euphemism for drug and alcohol problems, which sadly are a common occurrence when you look at wrestling and its history of premature deaths. On this episode, Andrew and returning guest Cola the Lodger exorcise some personal demons by playing songs about drugs and alcohol, whether they're positive, neutral, or negative about the substances. Artists played include Primus, Hank Williams III, The Pharcyde, KRS-One, George Michael, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Kyuss, Melle Mel, and many more. This episode is definitely not passing a drug test.Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent PartnerBluesky: @MusicoftheMat / @justandrewAll 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

Joel and Damon are back to review New Japan Pro Wrestling's Dominion in Osaka Jo Hall including Konosuke Takeshita vs SANADA, Aaron Wolf vs Ren Narita, YOH vs DOUKI and Yota Tsuji vs Callum Newman. Plus, the guys discuss G1 entrants (Our $10 Patreon members knew about these exact entrants days before the official announcement), G1 Chicago plans, Joel's laptop struggles, and we answer your questions. For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here  www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's another Live from Japan episode, this time covering STARDOM The Conversion. John (while a little drunk) and Matt break down what was possibly the show of the year, featuring shocking results, a mega-hot crowd, and a whole lot more. Very short description because I'm in a rush to go to club MOGRA. Go listen. Or don't, it makes no difference to me really.Follow Matt on Twitter: http://twitter.com/armanishoeFollow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wrestleomakaseFollow John on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/justoneenby.bsky.socialAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the midst of World Cup fever comes a DoT recorded absolutely ages ago with no World Cup takes whatsoever!On the show this week, WCW hurtles aimlessly toward the last PPV before the reset with:*The debut of THE DOG*Gene arm wrestles the Babes*Another wrestling match between two referees*Mick Foley definitely retires for real.[Original Thunder Broadcast Date 1 March 2000]We'll be back soon. 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

Hey, did you miss us last week? If so, we explain. Just a whole lot of nothing happening, we ask questions like "What's the point of L.A. Knight?" "Why follow up an underdog champion program with another underdog champion program," and other banalities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on The Flagship: the life and career of "The Duke of Dorchester" Pete Doherty, a review of NJPW Dominion 6.14 in Osaka-jo-Hall, a look at the G1 announcements, NJPW's upcoming schedule, a check-in on Forbidden Door, AEW All In Wembley ticket sales, a review of NOAH's Neo Global Tag League finals, a preview of AJPW's Super Power Series show, and 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.Mike is left solo this week, and instead of going in-depth into GLEAT, he’s doing something a bit different this week. After running through the news of Dragongate’s week and before previewing this weekend’s shows in Hakata, Mike spends the episode discussing a mini-deeper cut mix tape he put together celebrating PAC in light of his Brave Gate record being threatened by Ryoya Tanaka. He takes you through five matches, celebrating one of the greatest foreigners in company history when “The Bastard” was simply “The Man That Gravity Forgot!”A full match listing of footage covered during this episode can be found at the show post on www.voicesofwrestling.com or in the Open The Voice Gate channel on the VOW Discord.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://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After a short break, Kelly and Taylor are back to talk more joshi!They start with discussing Tokyo Joshi's latest Korakuen Hall show, Stand Alone, before a report from Taylor's in-person experience at the latest Sukeban show!After that, they preview Stardom The Conversion and Ice Ribbon's upcoming 20th Anniversary show!Check it out!Please follow us on BlueSky: @jbombaudioYou can support this podcast at http://redcircle.com/jumping-bomb-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, Jesse Collings is joined by Joe Lanza of the Flagship Wrestling Podcast to discuss the current state of the weekly wrestling television show. They talk about the reliance of the weekly show in contrast to the way most people watch TV in the streaming era, RAW's performance on Netflix, trying to keep up with the volume of pro wrestling each week, and a lot more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's the THREE HUNDRETH EPISODE of Wrestling Omakase (!!), and in very fitting fashion we are live from Japan! John is joined by first time guest Matt from their hotel room in Osaka for a full review of an eventful NJPW Dominion show from Osaka Jo Hall. Lots of live notes of course on the building and what the crowd was like in person as they break it all down match by match. A bit of a shorter episode than usual this week (the izakaya was calling us to be honest), but definitely a fun one!Follow Matt on Twitter: http://twitter.com/armanishoeFollow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wrestleomakaseFollow John on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/justoneenby.bsky.socialAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A solo Fred show this week, where Dave Meltzer joins the show to share his thoughts on the results of the Greatest Wrestler Ever project's 2026 results. We discuss a bunch of different workers from the top 200 and what Dave thinks about their work. It's a fun show - check it out!Check out the full results here: https://forums.prowrestlingonly.com/topic/58484-2026-gwe-master-rankings-list-corrected/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon are return to discuss the final night of New Japan's BOSJ with YOH vs Kosei Fujita. The guys also preview this weekend's Dominion In Osaka show including Yota Tsuji vs Callum Newman, YOH vs DOUKI, and Aaron Wolf vs Ren Narita. All of that plus SJC Unmasked, G1 speculation, and we answer your questions. For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here  www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on The Flagship: rumors on CM Punk and his absence from WWE TV, whether wrestling reporters should report on rumors or not, plus a review the Best of the Super Juniors finals, a preview NJPW's Dominion, a review Osaka Pro's June 7 show, a review of AJPW's June 6 show, and the latest free agent updates on Steve Maclin, Shun Skywalker, Enzo Amore, and more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ryan is joined by Adam Berger to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of KaneLeave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.LINK DUMP:Read Adam Berger's article "Who Are the Biggest Wrestling PPV Draws of All-Time?": https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2022/10/31/who-are-the-biggest-wrestling-ppv-draws-of-all-time/Kane's Debut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASmdxXaOzd4Team Hell No & Ryback vs. The Shield: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObS3sjWZoEgRyan's Data Archive:United States PPV Attendance 1989-2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dXcW5T3BhRxea-XLp1XVHiRxACHMWiVqq4-x_ICFjuU/edit?usp=sharingCombined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharingWON HOF Results - 2025:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

TV time is very important for wrestlers, especially in the big promotions stateside. If you're regularly featured on a wrestling TV show, where all the main storylines and action are happening, that means you're in the mix and making a name for yourself, as opposed to just sitting in the back doing nothing or stuck in dark matches. On this episode, Andrew and returning guest Angry216 (VOW Discord) get some TV time themselves by playing theme songs to some of their favorite TV shows. Shows discussed include Twin Peaks, The Wire, BoJack Horseman, In Living Color, Veronica Mars, Scrubs, KaBlam!, Halt and Catch Fire, and many more. Grab the remote and turn on the boob tube for a fun episode!Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent PartnerBluesky: @MusicoftheMat / @justandrewAll 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

John is back on another Japan trip eve-eve, so they're filled with restless energy at the prospect of soon being back in a giant metal tube for 14 hours and they're pretty sure it showed! Thankfully returning guest Velkej is here to help them break down the end of the NJPW Best of the Super Juniors tournament, and boy is there a lot to talk about: the very divisive winner, who had the best and worst tournaments, the giant gap between A and B blocks, and a whole lot more! Plus, a preview of a very underwhelming-on-paper Dominion card for Osaka Jo Hall (not ideal when you're going to it of course!).Then it's over to Tokyo Joshi for nothing but unabashed praise (well, not quite as much from Velkej but hey) as John happened to think this random Korakuen show from them ended up being one of the very best shows of the year- from any promotion. They break down a MOTYC tag title match, a strong undercard with their young wrestlers once again showing out, and a surprisingly great main event. Afterwar they head back to Dragongate for a very mixed bag of two more Korakuen Hall shows, including the enormous news of Shun Skywalker's imminent departure. They break down the perplexing way that's been handled so far, comparisons to Okada's NJPW departure, some really weird and stupid angles, and Kobe World being booked seemingly on the fly.Finally, John goes solo to break down AJPW's 6/6 show from Nikko, another fun show from the most improved promotion of 2026. They wrap things up with a little bit of rambling on as we approach the 300th episode of this stupid podcast, somehow. Thanks to our listeners!!!Follow Velkej on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Velkej_BrachaFollow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wrestleomakaseFollow John on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/justoneenby.bsky.socialAdvertising 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.Open The Voice Gate spends most of this episode discussing the impending devastating departure of Shun Skywalker from Dragongate. They discuss the departure in terms of the last year of the promotion, his legacy, and what is left on the table, where Shun is going next, and the definitive Shun Skywalker matches for outsiders just hearing this news.After that, they discuss an uneven doubleheader in Korakuen, including finally some direction for Kobe World, the Brave Gate Masterpiece between Ryoya Tanaka and Naruki Doi, Gajadokuro vs Gajadokuro, the Natural Vibes Legacy Ten Man Tag, the rookies, and a whole lot more!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://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike & JD discuss Steve Maclin leaving TNA and the downhill slide of TNA since debuting on AMC.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Fred rides solo to talk about the latest news in AEW, quick reviews of the last two episodes of Dynamite, how Dave Meltzer didn't rate Mark Davis-Will Ospreay a 5.75-star match, and the VOW 30 Under 30 & Greatest Wrestler Ever 100 lists. It should be a fun little time that I hope you enjoy.Like, comment, and subscribe. Thanks for listening.Our theme song is Natural Duality by Joseph McDade.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of The Flagship, we review AAA Noche de Los Grandes, discuss the mask vs. mask main event between El Grande Americano and "The Original" El Grande Americano, discuss WWE's next steps in Mexico, WWE Clash in Italy, Shun Skywalker departing Dragongate, a brief check in on NJPW's Best of the Super Juniors, Voices of Wrestling's 30 Under 30 and so much more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon are back to discuss night 12 of New Japan's BOSJ including KUSHIDA vs Taiji Ishimori, Robbie Eagles vs Hyo, Kosei Fujita vs Daiki Nagai, and Master Wato vs Nick Wayne. The guys also discuss standout performers of the tournament, Arsenal disappointments, and we answer your questions. For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here  www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What's the hottest program in American wrestling right now? Rob asks reddit then gets deleted. Jeff loved that first hour of Dynamite. WWE is in the summer doldrums before a two night event and AEW is holding out to not peak too soon.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.Open The Voice Gate is declaring it summer between Mike’s Thunderstorm Warnings and it being June and they return to make sense of a very difficult time in Dragongate. They open with a mystery topic before discussing Sunday’s Kobe Sambo Hall (5/31) show, trying to make more sense of Kobe World 50 days out, Korakuen Doubleheader preview and the VOW 30 Under 30 List!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://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John and Eric (fka Snazzy??) are back for another super packed episode of Wrestling Omakase! They start things off with some discussion of VOW's latest edition of the 30 Under 30 project- who they voted for that got lost in the honorable mentions, then as 30-16 dropped right when they started recording they go through that list as well. Plus, lots of discussion on young wrestlers and how different places do (or don't) develop them in general! Then it's on to a major topic from last week, as they talk the major news of NJPW's sale from Bushiroad to TV Asahi & Cyberagent, including a lot of things they think people are getting wrong about this topic so far.Then of course it's on to our show reviews, starting out with a STARDOM Korakuen show from 5/26 packed with major news: of course, Utami Hayashishita's sudden return to the company being the big one, but also a major title change on top. They break it all down as well as the sudden burst of unit movement from this past weekend as well. Then it's on to NJPW BOSJ Nights 8-10 (5/27, 5/29 & 5/30) which were kind of the dog days of the tournament, though there were still a couple highlights (and some real lowlights as well).Afterward they talk a trio of shows that all took place on May 31st, starting with the King of DDT finals from Korakuen Hall. They break down a somewhat surprising winner, whether or not this was a mistake, if DDT's young talent is being pushed fast enough, "vibes" and more. Then it's over to Marvelous to talk their latest Shin Kiba 1st Ring show, featuring some notable foreign talent, Chigusa Nagayo's divisive commentary (Nicole made a run in for this part- she is not a fan!), and what's coming up next for them. Finally, it's back to the land of Ice Ribbon to discuss their show from Yokohama that John was particularly invested in the result of, as their favorite wrestler in the promotion tries to earn a title shot on a show they're going to next month! Also somewhere in here we rank the Omakase co-hosts by who would beat who in a FIGHT, so definitely don't miss that!Joshi-ing Around podcast: https://redcircle.com/shows/1309343e-3781-4750-9209-4efbc9976ab6Social Suplex newsletter: https://www.socialsuplex.com/newsletter/Follow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wrestleomakaseFollow John on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/justoneenby.bsky.socialAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy