Voices of Wrestling (VOW) Latest News

Everything Elite 6: Double or Nothing Sells Out Again? TV Rights talk & BTE recap!

by Aaron Bentley | Feb 20, 2019

AB, Nate and Mike are all back together to talk about the news this week in All Elite Wrestling and the Elite Extended Universe.

STR 321. Kofi, NXT, or me.

by Jeff Hawkins | Feb 20, 2019

Elimination Chamber wrap up and the debut of yet more NXT stars on the RAW/SD shows.

Bowling Alone: Is Rev Pro OK?

by Neil David | Feb 20, 2019

Rev Pro is quickly building a reputation of a company that doesn’t deliver.

DDT Judgement 2019 (February 17) Results & Review

by Thomas Fischbeck | Feb 20, 2019

DDT Judgement 2019 definitely under delivered in the second half and was one of the company’s weaker Sumo Hall shows in recent years

Music of the Mat #53: Rey Mysterio

by Andrew Rich | Feb 19, 2019

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew and Rich Kraetsch (Voices of Wrestling) discuss the theme history of Rey Mysterio.

Takashi Iizuka Closes Door on 32-Year NJPW Career

by Rich Kraetsch | Feb 19, 2019

Takashi Iizuka will pen the final chapter of his pro wrestling career at the upcoming New Japan Road show on Thursday, February 21.

WWE Best Of The Week (February 11-17)

by Alex Richards | Feb 19, 2019

The best in the week that was for WWE including a B-PPV done right in Elimination Chamber.

Trying to Find the Division in Impact Wrestling’s X-Division

by Andrew Sinclair | Feb 19, 2019

The feud between Sami Callihan and Rich Swann has been compelling thus far and this week was another interesting chapter between the two men.

Wrestling Omakase #85: DDT Judgement & MUSCLE

by John Carroll | Feb 18, 2019

This week on Wrestling Omakase we jump back into the world of the Dramatic Dream Team to talk two big Ryogoku shows!

Super J-Cast: Honor Rising Preview

by Joel Abraham | Feb 18, 2019

Joel and Damon preview the ROH Honor Rising shows along with the Takashi Iizuka retirement show.

Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE Saudi Money Algebra & Double or Nothing

by Brandon Howard | Feb 18, 2019

This week on Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE other media algebra, Double or Nothing sellout & more!

Lucha Libre AAA Stars to Look for in All Elite Wrestling

by Ricardo Gallegos | Feb 18, 2019

Six Lucha Libre AAA wrestlers that could impress the world and be of great service to All Elite Wrestling in the near future.

This Week in Independent Wrestling (February 18-24)

by Jonathan Phillips | Feb 18, 2019

A busy week in independent wrestling across the world!

WWE Elimination Chamber 2019 Results & Review

by Voices of Wrestling Staff | Feb 17, 2019

We crown our first-ever WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions and see if Daniel Bryan can survive the Elimination Chamber.

Rev Pro High Stakes 2019 (February 15) Results & Review

by Neil David | Feb 17, 2019

Rev Pro’s High Stakes 2019 was main evented by a dream match in Ospreay vs Pac. Did it deliver?

VOW Flagship: AEW, Jay White, PAC vs. Kzy, EVOLVE & more!

by Rich Kraetsch | Feb 15, 2019

Topics on this week’s topics include AEW, Jay White, Dragon Gate & the PAC/Kzy MOTY contender, NOAH & Kiyomiya, EVOLVE, Elimination Chamber & mpre!

Shake Them Ropes 320: Urning Money.

by Jeff Hawkins | Feb 15, 2019

Some Undertaker talk with your latter half of the week WWE Network shows.

WWE Elimination Chamber 2019 Preview & Predictions

by Voices of Wrestling Staff | Feb 15, 2019

Suit Williams and Barry Hess preview WWE Elimination Chamber 2019.

DDT Judgement 2019 (February 17) Preview & Predictions

by Voices of Wrestling Staff | Feb 14, 2019

DDT returns to Ryogoku Kokugikan for Judgement 2019 main evented by a KO-D Openweight Title match between Daisuke Sasaki and Konosuke Takeshita.

Death’s Door: The Final Days of WCW (February 12, 2001 – Nitro #282)

by Rich Kraetsch | Feb 14, 2019

This week of Death’s Door: The Final Days of WCW, a recap of WCW Monday Nitro #282 (February 12, 2001).

The Mask of The Man

by Alex Richards | Feb 14, 2019

“The Man” is a creation of Becky Lynch but it’s a mask that she wears to succeed through adversity.

What Makes A Champion? WWE’s Young Crop of Champions

by Callum Graham | Feb 14, 2019

WWE has three young prospects, each brimming with talent, superstar potential and all currently holding a championship on WWE’s lower division brands.

Everything Elite: Double or Nothing Sellout & Rumored Events

by Aaron Bentley | Feb 14, 2019

AB and Mike look at the big news from All Elite Wrestling’s week, including the near instant sellout of Double or Nothing.

Wrestling Omakase: NJPW New Beginning Tour & Next Tour Preview

by John Carroll | Feb 14, 2019

John is joined by returning guest Emily Pratt of Uproxx to discuss an eventful NJPW New Beginning tour!

The Next Great Era? Parallels Between Tony Khan & Ted Turner (Part 1)

by Jamie Blower | Feb 14, 2019

Tony Khan went from a lifelong wrestling fan to one of its most talked about figures seemingly overnight.

5 Chinese Wrestlers (Outside of OWE) That You Should Pay Attention To

by James "Nuclear Convoy" Snelgrove | Feb 12, 2019

Any western promotion looking to tap into the explosion of interest the art of professional wrestling has in China would do well to seek out these men.

WWE Worlds Collide Tournament (Quarters, Semis, & Finals) Results & Review

by Sean Sedor | Feb 12, 2019

The Worlds Collide Tournament was an exciting concept, and while it did lead to some unique matchups, we didn’t see anything that was truly stellar.

Impact Wrestling: Uncaged Preview, Predictions

by Andrew Sinclair | Feb 12, 2019

UnCaged will feature four matches in all, two of which are title matches, and it’s a pretty interesting card on paper.

Dragon Gate Truth Gate 2019 (February 10) Results & Review

by Case Lowe | Feb 11, 2019

Truth Gate in Fukuoka was a slam dunk show.

Five Star Match Game: EC-DUB! EC-DUB! EC-DUB!

by Joe Gagne | Feb 11, 2019

The Five Star Match Game returns, and this time the trivia gets Extreme!

Voices of Wrestling 2018 Match of the Year: Stats Breakdown

by Rich Kraetsch | Feb 11, 2019

A detailed look at the statistics, fun facts and more from this year’s Voices of Wrestling Match of the Year countdown.

NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka (February 11) Results & Review

by Ryan Glaspell | Feb 11, 2019

This was the strongest looking card of all of the New Beginning shows, and The New Beginning in Osaka did not disappoint.

Super J-Cast: New Beginning In Osaka Review

by Joel Abraham | Feb 11, 2019

Joel and Damon discuss the historic New Beginning in Osaka show with a full review of the show and the Jay White / Hiroshi Tanahashi main event.

Instant Reaction: Jay White vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi (New Beginning Osaka)

by Rich Kraetsch | Feb 11, 2019

Rich gives an instant reaction to the NJPW New Beginning in Osaka main event between Jay White and Hiroshi Tanahashi.

Open the Voice Gate #39: So Long Hakata Star Lanes!!

by Michael Spears | Feb 11, 2019

OTVG is back taking a look at the end of January and first half of February.

AJPW Excite Series 2019 (February 7) Results & Review

by Gerard Di Trolio | Feb 11, 2019

When you look at the participants in the Jr. tournament, it’s clear that there would be some weak stuff and this was a red flag.

BritWres Roundtable: Fourth Annual Britties

by Robin Reid | Feb 9, 2019

Arn and Robin are joined by Lee Malone and Andrew Sinclair to rake a fine tooth comb over the world of EuroGraps in 2018 for the fourth Britties.

Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE Full Year 2018 Report

by Brandon Howard | Feb 9, 2019

Brandon Thurston discusses WWE’s full year 2018 and Q4 earnings report that was released Thursday.

WWE Best Of The Week (February 4-10)

by Alex Richards | Feb 8, 2019

The best of the best from this week in the WWE

This Week in Independent Wrestling (February 11-17)

by Jonathan Phillips | Feb 8, 2019

What a week ahead. Big shows and dream matches galore.

NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2019 Preview & Predictions

by Voices of Wrestling Staff | Feb 8, 2019

Can Jay White shock the world at The New Beginning in Osaka or will “The Ace” Hiroshi Tanahashi stay on top?

Everything Elite 4: MGM Grand, Road to Double or Nothing & BTE reaction!

by Aaron Bentley | Feb 8, 2019

Fresh off the heels of the big ticket announcement, AB, Nate and Mike are back to talk all things AEW and the Elite Extended Universe.

VOW Flagship: Omega in AEW, Double or Nothing, News & Your Questions

by Rich Kraetsch | Feb 8, 2019

AEW Double or Nothing announcements, Kenny Omega officially with AEW, AAA & AEW relationship, New Beginning in Sapporo/Osaka, your questions & more!

WWE Worlds Collide Tournament (Opening Round) Results & Review

by Sean Sedor | Feb 7, 2019

A collection of matches that were all relatively good, but not that memorable. Hopefully, we get some better offerings in the later rounds.

Death’s Door: The Dying Days of WCW (Nitro #281)

by Rich Kraetsch | Feb 7, 2019

A new mini-series on the VOW Flagship Patreon recapping the final days of World Championship Wrestling.

The Under-30 Club: Jay White (Part 2)

by Joe O'Brien | Feb 7, 2019

Jay White is the real deal.

Dragon Gate Truth Gate 2019 (February 5) Results & Review

by Case Lowe | Feb 6, 2019

The number two promotion in Japan is once again cementing itself as a can’t-miss, finger on the pulse promotion.

STR 318. My Raw Sexual Magnetism

by Jeff Hawkins | Feb 6, 2019

This week on the main roster, everyone’s either a sociopath, booked like it’s 2001, or a geek…except for Samoa Joe.

Music of the Mat #52: The Four Horsewomen

by Andrew Rich | Feb 6, 2019

Andrew does a solo dive into the theme songs of WWE’s Four Horsewomen: Sasha Banks, Bayley, Charlotte Flair, & Becky Lynch.

Super J-Cast: New Beginning In Sapporo Review

by Joel Abraham | Feb 6, 2019

Joel and Damon discuss the New Beginning tour with a review of NJPWs New Beginning shows in Sapporo

VOW 2018 Match of the Year: Breaking Down the Wrestlers

by Jeremy Sexton | Feb 5, 2019

Let’s pick through Voices of Wrestling’s 2018 Match of the Year wrestler data and see what interesting tidbits we can find.

EVOLVE 119 (January 18) & EVOLVE 120 (January 19) Review

by Sean Sedor | Feb 5, 2019

Both EVOLVE 119 and EVOLVE 120 were solid outings from EVOLVE.

Best of AJPW’s New Years Wars 2019 (January 5-20)

by Gerard Di Trolio | Feb 5, 2019

Catch up on All Japan Pro Wrestling with the best of the best from their recent New Years Wars tour.

Monday News Update (2/4): Contract Season Roundup & Lucha Bros

by Joe Lanza | Feb 4, 2019

The latest contract season roundup with updates from MLW, AEW, WWE, NJPW, Impact, and more, plus Sammy Guevara & the Lucha Bros.

Monday TV Reviews (2/4): A Very, Very Bad Night For MLW

by Joe Lanza | Feb 4, 2019

Come listen, as I pop a blood vessel burying MLW Fightnight. ROH was good! Impact was good! MLW bad! Very bad!

Time Bombs: Genichiro Tenryu vs. Atsushi Onita in FMW

by Justin M. Knipper | Feb 4, 2019

The last match of Atsushi Onita’s career. Well, for 19 months at least.

NJPW The New Beginning in Sapporo 2019 (Night 2) Results & Review

by Harley Duncan | Feb 4, 2019

The last three matches are all worth a watch especially the main event just to see where you sit with it.

NJPW The New Beginning in Sapporo 2019 Night 1 Results & Review

by Harley Duncan | Feb 3, 2019

Nothing bad on this show but the only matches to go out of your way to see would be the two singles matches.

Wrestling Omakase #83: 2018 VOW Match of the Year Poll

by John Carroll | Feb 2, 2019

This week on Wrestling Omakase it’s time for us to cover the 2018 VOW Match of the Year poll!

Stardom 8th Year Anniversary Review

by Alex Richards | Feb 2, 2019

Stardom celebrates its eighth birthday at Korakuen Hall.

This Week in Independent Wrestling (February 4 – 10)

by Jonathan Phillips | Feb 2, 2019

Some great independent wrestling coming your way in the next week!

VOW 2018 Match of the Year: #10-1

by Rich Kraetsch | Feb 1, 2019

It’s finally here. The Top 10 in Voices of Wrestling’s 2018 Match of the Year countdown.

NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo Night 2 Preview & Predictions

by Rich Kraetsch | Feb 1, 2019

The second spot of NJPW’s The New Beginning in Sapporo sees Tetsuya Naito defend his IWGP Intercontinental Championship against Suzuki-gun’s Taichi.

WWE Best Of The Week (January 28-February 2)

by Alex Richards | Feb 1, 2019

Best of the Best from this week in WWE

VOW Flagship: Ambrose & KENTA, Royal Rumble, NXT TakeOver & more!

by Rich Kraetsch | Feb 1, 2019

Ambrose/Itami departures, WWE Royal Rumble and NXT TakeOver reviews, KUSHIDA’s last NJPW match and much more!

Interviews with Independents – Part 2: Jake Something

by Steve Case | Feb 1, 2019

The sky is the limit for someone with Jake Something’s drive and talent, and according to him, things may be picking up very soon.

VOW 2018 Match of the Year: #10-1 (Exclusive Reveal)

by Rich Kraetsch | Feb 1, 2019

Exclusive for our $5 Patreon subscribers — the very first reveal of the VOW 2018 Match of the Year Top 10!

VOW 2018 Match of the Year: #25-11

by Rich Kraetsch | Feb 1, 2019

We have finally reached the top 25 in this year’s Voices of Wrestling Match of the Year countdown — see what matches just barely missed our Top 10.

Underworld Wrestling Episode 5 Review

by Kevin Chiat | Jan 31, 2019

This episode of Underworld Wrestling is a huge improvement on the episode that preceded it.

VOW 2018 Match of the Year: #50-26

by Rich Kraetsch | Jan 31, 2019

The top 50 begins as we draw closer to the final few matches in the Voices of Wrestling 2018 Match of the Year countdown.

EPW Hot Summers Night (February 2) Preview & Predictions

by Kevin Chiat | Jan 31, 2019

Western Australia’s Explosive Pro Wrestling open up their 2019 with Hot Summers Night, their second show in the promotion’s new home, The Gate One Theatre.

NJPW The New Beginning in Sapporo Night 1 Preview & Predictions

by Voices of Wrestling Staff | Jan 31, 2019

Okada and Tanahashi team up to take on the BULLET CLUB duo of White & Fale, EVIL battles ZSJ and more at NJPW’s The New Beginning in Sapporo Night 1!

VOW 2018 Match of the Year: #75-51

by Rich Kraetsch | Jan 31, 2019

Our 2018 Match of the Year countdown rolls on as we quickly approach our Top 50.

VOW 2018 Match of the Year: #100-76

by Rich Kraetsch | Jan 30, 2019

The next batch of our 2018 Match of the Year countdown sees the first appearance of first-place matches and more great wrestling from across the world.

DDT Sweet Dreams! 2019 (January 27) Results & Review

by Thomas Fischbeck | Jan 30, 2019

While definitely not at the level of the January 3 Korakuen, DDT Sweet Dreams! 2019 was a good show.

A Hole in the Fabric: Sonjay Dutt & Abyss Departures

by Andrew Sinclair | Jan 30, 2019

Sonjay Dutt and Abyss were part of the Impact Wrestling fabric. Their departures have left a big hole. Here’s hoping it doesn’t come unravelled.

STR 316. Rumble post-mortem.

by Jeff Hawkins | Jan 30, 2019

Chris and Jeff go over Jeff’s Phoenix trip, and the four shows by WWE.

Post-FantasticaMania 2019 Stats, Analysis & BOSJ Predictions

by Ricardo Gallegos | Jan 30, 2019

An analysis and recap of this year’s FantasticaMania tour as well as predictions on which CMLL stars could take part in Best of the Super Juniors.

Wrestling Omakase #82: WWE Royal Rumble & DDT 1/27 Korakuen

by John Carroll | Jan 30, 2019

This week on Wrestling Omakase John is joined by returning guest Skylar to discuss WWE and DDT!

Everything Elite 3: The Elite Barnstorming Tour Continues!

by Aaron Bentley | Jan 30, 2019

This week, AB, Nate, and Mike cover a lot of topics around All Elite Wrestling and The Elite Expanded Universe.

Super J-Cast: New Beginning Japan & US Show Preview

by Joel Abraham | Jan 30, 2019

Joel and Damon discuss the New Beginning US show line-ups and news & notes from the last week

VOW 2018 Match of the Year Introduction & Honorable Mentions

by Joe Lanza | Jan 29, 2019

Welcome to the seventh annual Voices of Wrestling Match of the Year Poll.

Gunns Ready To Fire: Bobby Gunns & The wXw Heavyweight Championship

by Liam Byrne | Jan 29, 2019

The last two years have both felt like the year of Bobby Gunns when it comes to wXw; 2019 is shaping up potentially to be his best yet.

The Under-30 Club: Jay White (Part One)

by Joe O'Brien | Jan 29, 2019

The first entry in our Under-30 Club looks at Jay White’s rise from unknown young lion to his excursion in Ring of Honor.

WWE Best Of The Week (January 21-27)

by Alex Richards | Jan 29, 2019

The best of the best from this week in WWE.

WWE Royal Rumble 2019 (January 27) Results & Review

by Voices of Wrestling Staff | Jan 27, 2019

The Man Becky Lynch reigns supreme during an event WWE Royal Rumble 2019 pay-per-view. Read our full staff results and review.

NXT TakeOver: Phoenix (January 26) Results & Review

by Voices of Wrestling Staff | Jan 27, 2019

The stars of NXT kick off Royal Rumble weekend with a loaded NXT TakeOver: Phoenix.

THE EXTENSIVE GUIDE TO EUROPEAN MATCH OF THE YEAR CONTENDERS 2018 (Part 3)

by Robin Reid | Jan 26, 2019

Part three of the series taking you through the European Match of the Year Contenders which took place in Continental Europe and Ireland.

Shake Them Ropes: Royal Rumble & NXT TakeOver Previews

by Jeff Hawkins | Jan 25, 2019

Previews of both major WWE shows this weekend.

NXT TakeOver: Phoenix (January 26) Preview & Predictions

by Voices of Wrestling Staff | Jan 25, 2019

Ciampa vs. Black and Belair vs. Baszler highlight a loaded NXT Takeover: Phoenix.

VOW Flagship: NJPW USA Disaster, Royal Rumble, TakeOver

by Rich Kraetsch | Jan 25, 2019

This week on the VOW Flagship we talk The New Beginning in USA disaster, Royal Rumble, TakeOver, Ronda Rousey and much more!

WWE Royal Rumble 2019 (January 27) Preview & Predictions

by Voices of Wrestling Staff | Jan 25, 2019

Chase Field hosts Royal Rumble 2019 featuring Ronda vs. Sasha, Brock vs. Finn, Styles vs. Bryan and, of course, the men’s and women’s Royal Rumble matches.

THE EXTENSIVE GUIDE TO EUROPEAN MATCH OF THE YEAR CONTENDERS 2018 (Part 2)

by Robin Reid | Jan 25, 2019

Part two of the series taking you through the European Match of the Year Contenders which took place in the lesser watched promotions of Britain.

BritWres Roundtable: Wrestle Gate’s Gary Ward Interview

by Robin Reid | Jan 24, 2019

Robin is joined by the new BritWres promotion Wrestle Gate’s owner and promoter Gary Ward for an interview where they cover a whole range of subjects.