Author: J. Michael

Two of Us, Dodging Wrench Shots: Hiromu and Desperado’s Record Month

Posted by J. Michael | Dec 24, 2021 | Columns, NJPW

A look at Hiromu Takahashi and El Desperado’s record-breaking Best of the Super Juniors through ring time history, GRAPPL data, and card placement.

Posted by J. Michael | Nov 23, 2021 | NJPW, Reviews

J. Michael gets you caught up on what you’ve missed so far with NJPW’s Best of the Super Juniors 28!

Posted by J. Michael | Nov 23, 2021 | NJPW, Reviews

An excellent show, but the main event stands ascendant, the latest spark of brilliance from what has become a defining rivalry of this era.

Posted by J. Michael | Nov 11, 2021 | NJPW, Reviews

Power Struggle 2021 was another step for New Japan. Not necessarily in the right direction, but a step.

Posted by J. Michael | Oct 15, 2021 | Columns, NJPW, Previews

J. Michael looks at historical G1 Climax trends to give you the most likely and most realistic G1 Climax 31 final scenarios.