Voices of Wrestling (VOW) Latest News

NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2018 Preview & Predictions

by Voices of Wrestling Staff | Sep 20, 2018

The next chapter of Tanahashi vs. Okada takes place this weekend at NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2018 with the main event of Wrestle Kingdom on the line.

BritWres Roundtable: Euro Draft III

by Robin Reid | Sep 19, 2018

Oli and Arn are joined by a fabulous trio of guests for our third annual Euro Draft. Find the...

Rev Pro British J Cup 2018 Night 1 (September 8) Results & Review

by Neil David | Sep 19, 2018

Neil David reviews Night 1 of Rev Pro’s British J Cup 2018.

Wrestling Omakase #63: Fantasy Draft Vol. 5 (Lucha)

by John Carroll | Sep 19, 2018

This week on Wrestling Omakase we finally return to our Fantasy Draft series as we turn our attention to lucha!

AJPW Royal Road Tournament 2018 Night 1 (Sept. 15) Results & Review

by Paul Völsch | Sep 19, 2018

Overall, AJPW Royal Road Tournament 2018: Night 1 was a solid outing. The undercard was entirely skip-able but both tournament matches delivered.

When New Goes Bad: The Fabulous Ones & New Coke

by Liam Byrne | Sep 19, 2018

America saw what happened when you tried to change a beloved recipe. Memphis wrestling fans could only watch on all too prepared for the inevitable failure.

Match of the Month: August 2018

by Lawson Leong | Sep 18, 2018

What was the best of the best in August?

Music of the Mat #42: WWF Attitude Custom Themes

by Andrew Rich | Sep 18, 2018

On this episode of Music of the Mat, the podcast ventures into the world of wrestling video game music for the first time ever.

Underworld Wrestling 2 Results & Review

by Kevin Chiat | Sep 18, 2018

Two episodes in and it seems clear that Underworld Wrestling is a story-focused rather than workrate-focused promotion.

Everybody Loves Somebody: Appreciating Impact Wrestling’s Fallah Bahh

by Andrew Sinclair | Sep 18, 2018

Andrew Sinclair shares his support for the latest challenger for the Impact World Title, Fallah Bahh.

EVOLVE 113 (September 8) Results & Review

by Sean Sedor | Sep 18, 2018

EVOLVE 113 was certainly a step up from EVOLVE 112 with all five of the main matches landing in the really good to great range.

NJPW Destruction In Beppu 2018 (September 17) Results & Review

by Ryan Glaspell | Sep 17, 2018

Despite the fun undercard, NJPW Destruction in Beppu 2018 was a largely disappointing NJPW show.

Lanza TV Reviews (Sept. 17): Lethal vs Gresham, ROH, MLW, Impact

by Joe Lanza | Sep 17, 2018

Joe finally reviews Lethal vs Gresham and breaks down a solid week of TV wrestling, including a Bahh vs Aries title match that Joe is sure he booked himself.

WWE Best of The Week (September 10-16)

by Alex Richards | Sep 17, 2018

The best of the best from WWE last week including RAW, SmackDown Live, NXT, Mae Young Classic 2018 Night 2 and WWE Hell in a Cell 2018

Rev Pro Live At The Cockpit 32 (September 2) Results & Review

by Neil David | Sep 17, 2018

Rev Pro Live at the Cockpit 32 was certainly a rollercoaster of a show that will unfortunately be lost amongst TV tapings and the J Cup in Manchester

NJPW Destruction in Hiroshima (September 15) Results & Review

by Harley Duncan | Sep 17, 2018

NJPW Destruction in Hiroshima 2018 featured a very skippable undercard but a must-watch main event between two of the very best in wrestling today.

Rich on EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion (Tokyo Dome 2001)

by Rich Kraetsch | Sep 17, 2018

Rich was a guest on Chris Charlton’s ongoing EGGSHELLS podcast companion show talking Tokyo Dome wrestling in 2001.

Lucha Of The Hidden Temple: Chris Has Strong Opinions On The Planet Nibiru

by Chris Novembrino | Sep 17, 2018

Chris discusses El Dragon Azteca’s twisting and turning storyline, King Cuerno, and strong opinions on Nibiru.

Super J-Cast: 2018 Destruction In Hiroshima Review

by Joel Abraham | Sep 17, 2018

On this edition of the Super J-Cast, Joel and Damon review NJPW Destruction in Hiroshima 2018

Sarah and Sarah: wXw FAN, BJ Cup, OTT FAN vs PROGRESS & more!

by Sarah Kenneally | Sep 17, 2018

The 2 Sarah’s back together again discussing wXw FAN in Hamburg/Oberhausen, MDK’s trip to Rev Pro’s BJ Cup, OTT FAN v Wembley struggle and more!

Wrestlenomics Radio: CMLL Anniversary Talk

by Brandon Howard | Sep 17, 2018

Chris and Brandon are joined by Will From Texas to talk about his live experience at the CMLL Anniversary show at Arena Mexico!

Open the Voice Gate #33: The Gathering of Fujii-los

by Michael Spears | Sep 17, 2018

Case and Mike return with Open the Voice Gate to review of early September shows including Korakuen and the first ever Gate of Origin!

WWE Hell in a Cell 2018 (September 16) Results & Review

by Voices of Wrestling Staff | Sep 16, 2018

WWE’s Hell in a Cell featured 2 matches in the structure and the return of Brock Lesnar.

EVOLVE 112 (September 7) Results & Review

by Sean Sedor | Sep 16, 2018

EVOLVE 112 was the first EVOLVE event of the post-Matt Riddle era, and when the dust settled, it ended up being a mixed bag.

Mae Young Classic: Week 2 Results & Review

by Sean Flynn | Sep 14, 2018

Welcome to the second week of the Mae Young Classic. Four more first-round matches narrow the field down to the Sweet Sixteen. This week’s lineup features a mix of independent superstars, young up and comers, and perhaps the most famous WWE rookie since Kevin Federline.

NJPW Destruction in Beppu 2018 Preview & Predictions

by Voices of Wrestling Staff | Sep 14, 2018

Joe, Jack and John preview September 17’s NJPW Destruction in Beppu 2018 highlighted by a main event between Naito and Suzuki.

WWE Hell in a Cell 2018 (September 16) Preview & Predictions

by Voices of Wrestling Staff | Sep 13, 2018

This Sunday WWE returns to PPV with WWE Hell in a Cell 2018 featuring Reigns vs. Strowman inside Hell in a Cell, Rousey vs. Bliss and more.

The Wrestler, The Coach: Katsuyori Shibata’s Transition to the LA Dojo

by Ryan Glaspell | Sep 13, 2018

Katsuyori Shibata was not meant to be a coach. He was not meant to be living in Los Angeles. He was not meant to be a name that elicits sadness and longing.

Impact Wrestling vs The UK (September 9) Results and Review

by Andrew Sinclair | Sep 12, 2018

Impact Wrestling vs. The UK was a breezy watch and the Impact World Tag Team Championships match was definitely a highlight of the night.

When the Shoulder Breaker Broke Shoulders and Sold Tickets

by Cody McNalley | Sep 12, 2018

In pro wrestling, you tell the story you want to tell. If you want a move like the shoulder breaker to be seen as a career-ending hold, present it as such.

The Crash (September 8) Live Reaction & Review

by Daniel Carrasco | Sep 12, 2018

There is nothing quite like going to see a wrestling show live and last Saturday’s show by The Crash in Tijuana was no exception.

Wrestling Omakase: Rating Every WWF(E) Year From 1996 to 2006!

by John Carroll | Sep 12, 2018

This week on Wrestling Omakase we jump right into an ambitious discussion: rating every year of the WWF/E from 1996 through 2006, on a scale of 1 to 5!

Everything Evolves 31: EVOLVE 112/113 Reviews with Joe Lanza

by Aaron Bentley | Sep 12, 2018

Aaron T. is out this week so the King of Banter, Joe Lanza, joins Aaron B. to discuss last weekend’s EVOLVE 112 and 113.

wXw Fan Appreciation Night (Hamburg) Results & Review

by Arnold Furious | Sep 11, 2018

With wXw you used to be able to get away with skimming and watching two weekends a year. Now every major event is killer; Fan Appreciation is no different.

VOW Power Rankings (August 2018)

by Joe O'Brien | Sep 11, 2018

Who dominated the month of August in pro wrestling?

NJPW Destruction in Hiroshima 2018 Preview & Predictions

by Voices of Wrestling Staff | Sep 11, 2018

Kenny Omega vs. Tomohiro Ishii for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship highlights a fun-looking NJPW’s Destruction in Hiroshima show.

Lanza TV Reviews (September 10): MLW Fusion, Impact Wrestling

by Joe Lanza | Sep 11, 2018

No ROH this week as Joe’s DVR has screwed him again, but we’ve got full breakdowns of MLW & Impact with discussions on Matt Striker vs Rich Bocchini, PCO’s TV aura, and buttholes.

Beyond Wrestling Americanrana 18 (July 29) Results & Review

by Lee Malone | Sep 11, 2018

David Starr and Joey Janela battle for supremacy in the main event of Americanrana 18 while Brody King and PCO make their Beyond Wrestling debuts.

ALL IN. Or are you?

by Steve Case | Sep 11, 2018

We all love this crazy stuff, even if many of us love it for different reasons. That’s what makes it so great.

Dragon Gate Gate of Origin (September 9) Review

by Case Lowe | Sep 10, 2018

There was a lot to like on Dragon Gate Gate of Origin, but unfortunately there was a lot to dislike as well.

Wrestlenomics: All In Economics & Interview w/ The Ringer’s Mike Piellucci

by Brandon Howard | Sep 10, 2018

Chris and Brandon interview Mike Piellucci about his ALL IN article and talk the economics of the event including live gate, TV ratings and merch numbers.

WWE Best of the Week (September 3-September 9)

by Alex Richards | Sep 10, 2018

Let’s look at some of the best bits of WWE across all of shows including awesome matches, great promos and standout performances.

Perfecting Professionalism: Cody and Nick Aldis at ALL IN

by Alex Wendland | Sep 10, 2018

In the post-ALL IN world, the NWA is in position to be something in 2019 that almost no one could have imagined: professional.

STR 284. Pumpkin Spice Shake them Ropes

by Jeff Hawkins | Sep 8, 2018

Jeff and Chris examine the split personality of Drake Maverick, Columbus having Night Court, and why nothing on 205 Live will matter until after Australia.

Lucha of the Hidden Temple: Fenix Has Stranger Things Happen To Him

by Chris Novembrino | Sep 8, 2018

Chris talks about a fantastic long-form cutscene featuring Catrina & Melissa Santos, Aerostar’s timey-wimey stuff and Big Bad Steve.

Rich Q&A (September 8)

by Rich Kraetsch | Sep 8, 2018

Join Rich for a solo Q&A answering your questions about the world of wrestling and beyond.

NJPW Road to Destruction 2018 (September 7) Results & Review

by Ryan Glaspell | Sep 7, 2018

This was a show with inoffensive, yet bland, multi-man matches but the singles match and main event took this Road to Destruction show to another level.

What’s Next for Brock Lesnar?

by Rodney Mason | Sep 7, 2018

What’s next for Brock Lesnar?

Dragon Gate Crown Gate (September 6) Results& Review

by Case Lowe | Sep 7, 2018

After a rocky start, the second half of Dragon Gate’s Crown Gate ended up coming through in a very interesting way.

Becoming ALL IN on the Here and Now

by Barry Hess | Sep 7, 2018

ALL IN dissolved 20 years of fear and apprehension in a matter of hours.

VOW Flagship: ALL IN, Hogewood, Daniel Bryan & Bouncin’ Around Japan

by Rich Kraetsch | Sep 7, 2018

This week on the VOW Flagship: death of Mike Hogewood, ALL IN show, Daniel Bryan’s contract status & Bouncin’ Around Japan!

Lanza TV Reviews (Sept 6): MLW Fusion, Impact, ROH, 205 Live, NXT, MYC

by Joe Lanza | Sep 6, 2018

A packed TV Reviews as Joe makes up for missing the Monday show by reviewing everyyyything on Thursday.

Mustafa Ali: Brick by Brick

by Benel Germosen | Sep 6, 2018

Mustafa Ali wasn’t supposed to be here. But he is and he’s here because he did the work every night and he built himself up, brick by brick.

Going His Own Way: Shingo Takagi Leaves Dragon Gate

by Michael Spears | Sep 6, 2018

Dragon Gate’s Shingo Takagi, has announced his pending departure. How does the future look both for him and his former company?

Everything Evolves 30: All In Weekend, EVOLVE 112/113 Preview

by Aaron Bentley | Sep 6, 2018

What we learned about EVOLVE from our trip to the Windy City, this weekend’s shows and The Velveteen Dream’s upcoming EVOLVE sojourn.

WWE Mae Young Classic 2018 Night 1 Results & Review

by Sean Flynn | Sep 6, 2018

Overall, episode 1 of WWE’s Mae Young Classic 2018 was a solid episode featuring a Joshi legend and one of the possible future building blocks of WWE.

PWG Battle of Los Angeles 2018 Preview & Predictions

by Timothy Teresi | Sep 6, 2018

While this year’s Battle of Los Angeles doesn’t have the big names that BOLA’s of years past had, it is as eclectic and diverse a lineup as there has ever been.

Booyaka, Booyaka: The Resilience of Rey Mysterio

by Ryan Glaspell | Sep 6, 2018

From a hummingbird to a legend, Rey Mysterio Jr. is forever resilient.

ALL IN Review & Live Reaction: The Power of Being the Elite

by August Baker | Sep 5, 2018

ALL IN was the cumulation of months of storytelling on Being the Elite.

NJPW Road to Destruction (9/7-9/9) Preview & Destruction Overview

by John Carroll | Sep 4, 2018

New Japan Pro Wrestling has been officially off since the end of the G1 Climax on August 12, but that comes to an end with the annual Destruction tour.

The Hidden Gems and the Misses of Starrcast Weekend

by Cody McNalley | Sep 4, 2018

The highlights, the lowlights, the hidden gems and the big misses from Starrcast weekend.

Super J-Cast: All In Review

by Joel Abraham | Sep 4, 2018

On this edition of the Super J-Cast, Joel and Damon give their review of the historic All In show from Chicago.

Music of the Mat #41: The Young Bucks

by Andrew Rich | Sep 4, 2018

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew and guest co-host Kelly Harrass discuss the theme history of wrestling’s hottest tag team: Matt and Nick Jackson, the Young Bucks.

Why I Enjoy WWE in 2018

by Alex Richards | Sep 4, 2018

There are many reasons to be excited about what’s currently happening in WWE and numerous things that they have done well in 2018.

ALL IN (September 1) Results & Review

by Griffin Peltier | Sep 4, 2018

ALL IN not only a great PPV but a historic event in pro wrestling history.

Revolution Pro Wrestling Summer Sizzler 2018 Results & Review

by Neil David | Sep 3, 2018

I have no reservations about heralding Rev Pro as the best promotion in the UK and I’m happy to use Summer Sizzler 2018 as my evidence.

Welcome to the Blanchard Era

by Andrew Sinclair | Sep 3, 2018

Tessa Blachnard’s lineage brought her to prominence, but she’s doing this her own way and now has the target on her back in Impact Wrestling.

Wrestlenomics Radio: All In, Employee/Contractor Issue & more!

by Brandon Howard | Sep 2, 2018

Chris and Brandon talk live from the Starrcast Hotel about ALL IN, was it a success, what it means for the future of pro wrestling and much more!

Wrestling Omakase #61: Live from All In w/ Taylor & Quinlan

by John Carroll | Sep 2, 2018

This week on Wrestling Omakase we come to you with a relatively quick show breaking down the All In event, live from a nearby hotel room in Chicago!

Exclusive Interview: Dave Lagana (NWA & Lightning One VP)

by Rich Kraetsch | Sep 2, 2018

Rich is joined by NWA & Lightning One VP Dave Lagana to chat ALL IN, Cody vs. Aldis, NWA business and much more!

ALL IN Press Conference Audio

by Rich Kraetsch | Sep 2, 2018

Listen as guests Brandi Rhodes, Stephen Amell, Christopher Daniels, Ethan Page, Marty Scurll and Chelsea Green chat before yesterday’s ALL IN.

BritWres Roundtable: Summer Sizzler, WrestleRama 2 & EuroDraft rewind

by Robin Reid | Sep 1, 2018

BritWres Roundtable are back and they run through RPW, OTT and wXw before taking a look at last year’s Euro Draft to see how our picks held up.

Shake Them Ropes: To Everything, Turn, Turn, Turn

by Jeff Hawkins | Sep 1, 2018

This week’s WWE television, do a little Neville and All In speculating, and try to keep themselves from saying something stupid.

Match of the Month (July 2018)

by Lawson Leong | Aug 30, 2018

Remember July? It seems like years ago with the G1 Climax just getting underway — what matches emerged as the best of July?

Lanza TV Reviews (August 30): 205 Live, NXT, ALL IN on NJPW World

by Joe Lanza | Aug 30, 2018

On the Thursday Lanza TV Reviews: Killer 205 Live main event, NXT and bonus inside details on ALL IN airing on New Japan World.

Wrestling Omakase: King of DDT, TJPW & All In/NJPW Destruction Preview

by Taylor Maimbourg | Aug 30, 2018

Jonh and special guest Taylor talk King of DDT, Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling and preview ALL IN as well as NJPW’s upcoming Destruction tour.

VOW Flagship: Neville, ALL IN, TripleMania, WALTER/Devlin & more!

by Rich Kraetsch | Aug 30, 2018

This week on the VOW Flagship: Neville’s next move(s), ALL IN preview & predictions, WALTER vs. Devlin, TripleMania & more!

California & Nevada Wrestlers To Keep an Eye On

by Timothy Teresi | Aug 29, 2018

There is much more than PWG in the California/Nevada region. Here are some of the top wrestlers to keep an eye on.

ALL IN (September 1) Preview & Predictions

by Rich Kraetsch | Aug 28, 2018

This Saturday one of the most important pro wrestling events in recent history—ALL IN—takes place inside the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, IL.

Lanza TV Reviews (August 27): ROH, MLW Fusion, Impact Wrestling

by Joe Lanza | Aug 28, 2018

A title change, the MLW TV match of the year, and a very solid top to bottom Impact highlight the Monday reviews.

VOW Interview: Noveliss (Clear Soul Forces)

by Rich Kraetsch | Aug 28, 2018

Rich is joined by Noveliss of Clear Soul Forces to talk his new album Cerebral Apex, his beginnings in music, his love of pro wrestling and much more!

Wrestlenomics Radio: Neville, Indie stars & WWE Studios President

by Brandon Howard | Aug 27, 2018

Chris and Brandon discuss this week’s news including Neville getting out of his WWE contract, indie stars in America and WWE Studios’ Michael Luisi leaving.

Sarah and Sarah: OTT Wrestlerama 2 Weekend

by Sarah Kenneally | Aug 27, 2018

Listen in as a sickly MDK Sarah talks about the much hyped up OTT Wrestlerama 2 weekend, the must watch WALTER vs. Jordan Devlin title match and more!

Lucha Of The Hidden Temple: Chris Has Soundgarden-Related Nightmares

by Chris Novembrino | Aug 27, 2018

In this episode, Chris recaps an under-delivering cage match with a lot of plunder and an over-delivering Cage match with a lot of plunder.

Impact Wrestling: ReDefined Preview

by Andrew Sinclair | Aug 27, 2018

Impact Wrestling ReDefined will feature four matches and the second episode of Scarlett Bordeaux’s ‘Smokeshow’ with Katarina, Grado and Joe Hendry.

Shake Them Ropes: Oh my God Becky

by Jeff Hawkins | Aug 24, 2018

Jeff and special guest villain Chris Novembrino look at the fallout from SummerSlam 2018.

AAA TripleMania XXVI (August 25) Preview & Predictions

by thecubsfan | Aug 24, 2018

Get ready for AAA’s biggest event of the year TripleMania XXVI featuring a huge main event between Hijo del Fantasma, LA Park, Pentagon Jr and Psycho Clown.

VOW Flagship: NXT & SummerSlam Reviews, Janela & more!

by Rich Kraetsch | Aug 24, 2018

This week on the VOW Flagship: NXT & SummerSlam, Becky’s heel turn, Roman’s title win, Joey Janela Lost in New York, Villano III, Chris Champion & more.

PWA Call To Arms 2018 (August 11) Results & Review

by Scorpio Corp | Aug 23, 2018

You could say that PWA Call to Arms 2018 was a one match show (Eagles vs. Ospreay) but that one match is one of the best you’ll see all year.

Lanza TV Reviews (August 23): 205 Live, NXT

by Joe Lanza | Aug 23, 2018

Joe gushes over Bianca Belair, worries about Akira Tozawa and wonders if he would know who Wale was if not for wrestling.

Examining WWE Roster Stagnation (SummerSlam Comparisons)

by Rich Kraetsch | Aug 22, 2018

Using SummerSlam cards from five and ten years ago can we determine that the WWE roster is stagnant more now than ever?

5 Tips to Survive the Next 12 Month as a British Wrestling Fan

by Craig Michael Hall | Aug 21, 2018

A few tips on what the British wrestling community can do to ensure the growth of something we all love.

Melbourne City Wrestling MCW100 (August 18) Results & Review

by Harley Duncan | Aug 21, 2018

Naito brought me through the doors and MCW regulars will keep coming back. MCW100 was a super fun show, highlighted by a great main event.

Music of the Mat #40: The Rock

by Andrew Rich | Aug 21, 2018

Finally! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew and fellow VOW contributor Suit Williams discuss the many themes of the Great One himself: The Rock!

Wrestling Omakase #59: WWE SummerSlam 2018

by John Carroll | Aug 21, 2018

This week on Wrestling Omakase it’s our much anticipated review of WWE SummerSlam 2018!

Lanza TV Reviews (August 20): Impact Wrestling, MLW Fusion

by Joe Lanza | Aug 20, 2018

No ROH this week but we’ve got fun editions of Impact & Fusion to break down

NJPW Destruction 2018 Tour Schedule & Analysis

by Rich Kraetsch | Aug 20, 2018

With G1 firmly in the rearview, NJPW is back to regularly scheduled business with September’s Destruction 2018 tour beginning 9/7 in Korakuen.

Shake Them Ropes: NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn & WWE SummerSlam 2018 Reviews

by Jeff Hawkins | Aug 20, 2018

Jeff and Chris Novembrino review, critique and deconstruct everything from NXT and SummerSlam over this big WWE weekend.

Super J-Cast: Listener Q & A Takeover

by Joel Abraham | Aug 20, 2018

On this special Super J-Cast, Joel and Damon take YOUR questions: Chris Jericho, IC Title, state of the Jr title, MSG predictions, fantasy booking and more.