Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE Saudi Arabia (w/ Mike Sempervive)
Chris and Brandon are joined by Wrestling Observer Live co-host Mike Sempervive to discuss the latest news on WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia.
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Category: Podcasts
WON HOF 2018: Japan (w/ Alan4L)
The final installment of our region-by-region coverage of the 2018 WON HOF takes us to our personal favorite: Japan!
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BritWres Roundtable: wXw World Tag Team League Extravaganza
Arn and Robin are joined by a wonderful cavalcade of guests while in Germany for the wXw World Tag Team League festival weekender of awesomeness.
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WON HOF 2018: Europe/Australia/New Zealand/Pacific Island/Africa
The fourth installment of our region-by-region coverage of the 2018 WON HOF takes us to the weirdest region: Europe/Australia/New Zealand/Pacific Island/Africa.
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STR 290 Too.
NXT UK debuts, Jeff has a theory on the Big Show turn, Chris didn’t like Edge’s segment.
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VOW Flagship: Crown Jewel, Austin Aries, NWA 70th & more!
This week on the VOW Flagship: Austin Aries controversy, WWE Crown Jewel, NWA’s 70th Anniversary show, DDT Peter Pan, NOAH & more!
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Wrestling Omakase #67: JOSHI-MANIA!
It’s JOSHI-MANIA this week on Wrestling Omakase, as we cover two recent Korakuen Hall events from two undercovered joshi promotions.
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Sarah and Sarah #14: Travel to wXw WTTL Weekend
Sarah & Sarah Wrestling Around Europe with the 2 Sarahs trip to wXw WTTL weekend and much more!
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PILOT – Michelle Calls Wrestling Matches: Kennel From Hell
The Nurse watches Al Snow vs. Big Boss Man in a Kennel from Hell match from WWF Unforgiven 1999.
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NJPW Super Junior Tag League Night 1 Audio Review
The Super Junior Tag League has officially kicked off, and we’ll be here to break down every night of the tour.
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Music of the Mat #44: LA Park
On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew and guest co-host JR Goldberg step into the spooky, groovy world of LA Park!
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WON HOF 2018: Modern US & Canada (w/ Kris Zellner)
The third installment of our region-by-region coverage of the 2018 WON HOF takes us to the most-popular region: Modern US & Canada.
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Five Star Match Game: WCW (1990-1995)
WCW 1990 – 1995 is the topic today with three big guests: Bryan Rose vs. Drew vs. Phil in an epic showdown that comes down to the wire again.
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Super J-Cast: NJPW Backstage News and Thoughts
Joel and Damon discuss recent NJPW news with Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks, Western influences and much more!
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Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE Deal w/ Saudi Arabia
Chris Harrington and Brandon Howard Thurston discuss news of WWE coming under criticism for its business deal with the Saudi government.
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Shake Them Ropes #290: Jam Band
Chris and Jeff go over the fallout from Super Show Dash Down, the heel turn of Bobby Lashley, and ask the question “What day does the week begin?”
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VOW Flagship: Shingo Is X, KOPW, Super Show-Down & more!
This week on the VOW Flagship: NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling recap, Shingo’s debut, Jay White. Also delve into Super Show-Down, the state of Impact & more!
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WON HOF 2018: Mexico (w/ thecubsfan)
Our coverage of the WON HOF continues with a look at the much-maligned Mexico region with thecubsfan of LuchaBlog.com.
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Wrestling Omakase #66: NJPW King of Pro Wrestling
This week on Wrestling Omakase John is joined by returning guest Kevin Brown to give a full review of New Japan’s latest show: King of Pro Wrestling.
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WON HOF 2018: Non-Wrestlers (w/ David Bixenspan)
We officially kick out off WON Hall of Fame coverage with a look at 2018’s Non-Wrestler category with special guest David Bixenspan.
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Super J-Cast: King of Pro Wrestling 2018 Review
In this week’s slightly abridged Super J-Cast, Damon and Joel give their instant reaction to King of Pro Wrestling 2018.
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Wrestlenomics Radio: Attendance Updates for NJPW, WWE & ROH
Chris and Brandon discuss this week’s news including attendance updates for NJPW, WWE and Ring of Honor.
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VOW Retro Rewatch: WCW Halloween Havoc 1991
Join Rich Kraetsch and special guests Alex and Andrew for a retro rewatch of WCW Halloween Havoc 1991 featuring the infamous Chamber of Horrors match.
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STR 288: Super Show Dash Down
Chris and Jeff preview the WWE’s big event in Australia (Super Show-Down), Jeff sinks his teeth into the Mae Young Classic….and taco talk.
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VOW Flagship: Fighting Spirit Unleashed, KOPW & Bouncin’ Around Japan
This week on the flagship: Fighting Spirit Unleashed, KOPW, our thoughts on the triple threat main event, Omega’s title run, Bouncin’ Around Japan and more!
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Thursday TV Reviews (October 4): 205 Live, NXT, MYC
205 Live crushes it with a tremendous turn angle, why Lacey Evans is the perfect new age heel, and the MYC hopefully gains some much-needed juice.
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Lucha Of The Hidden Temple: Marty Has Mega Man Powers
Chris discusses the solid debut of The White Rabbit, the build to a Mask vs. Mask match at Ultima Lucha, and Mariposa’s strong match with Marty.
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Wrestling Omakase #65: Fantasy Draft 2018 Final
It’s the final draft episode of 2018 this week on Wrestling Omakase! All the winners from past episodes compete.
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BritWres Roundtable: World Tag Team League Preview & Questions
Oli and Arn are back to preview the huge upcoming wXw World Tag Team League festival of wrestling and everything that surrounds it.
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Music of the Mat #43: Kane
On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Griffin Peltier to open the gates of Hell and discuss the themes of Kane!
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Wrestlenomics: WWE Q3 Viewers, Female Audience Decline & more!
This week on Wrestlenomics: WWE Q3 viewership analysis, female audience declines, Mixed Match Challenge numbers and WWE on YouTube.
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Monday TV Reviews (October 1): Impact Wrestling, MLW Fusion
We’re skipping ROH again due to the PPV week, but we’ve got full breakdowns of a mediocre Impact and a very good MLW main event.
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WON HOF 2018: Primer & Introduction
An introduction to our Patreon-exclusive Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame coverage and a primer about the HOF.
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Shake Them Ropes 287: Rise of the midcard
The Revival, Tye Dillinger, Street Profits-born again hardcore?
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VOW Flagship: Destruction in Kobe, WWE 2k19, Questions & more!
This week on the Flagship: Destruction in Kobe review, Fighting Spirit Unleashed, Death Before Dishonor previews, questions, WWE 2k19 talk and much more.
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Thursday TV Reviews: 205 Live, NXT, MYC, And Breaking The RAW Habit
Full breakdowns of 205 Live, NXT, & Mae Young Classic and an opening monologue on why it’s OK to stop watching RAW and SmackDown Live
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Wrestling Omakase: DDT Big News Week, Road to Ryogoku & Death Vegas
It was a massive week of news for the Dramatic Dream Team (DDT) and we’ve got you covered this week on Wrestling Omakase.
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Lucha Of The Hidden Temple: Howard Cosell Had His Day
Chris discusses what Lucha Underground loses without cutscenes, the beginning of the build to Ultima Lucha, and the worst match of the season.
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Open the Voice Gate #34: Painting it R.E.D.
OTVG is back to take a look a the Dragon System from OWE/DG appearances in BOLA to September 24th’s Dangerous Gate show.
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Super J-Cast: Destruction Tour Review
On this edition of the Super J-Cast, Joel and Damon review the Destruction shows from Beppu and Kobe.
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Monday TV Reviews (9/24): 205, NXT, MYC, MLW, Impact
A MEGA edition of the Monday TV Reviews as Joe Lanza catches you up with five shows. Plus, we discuss the difference between the possum and the opossum.
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Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE CTE Lawsuit, WON HOF & more!
Chris & Brandon talk the week in pro wrestling business including the WWE CTE lawsuit, Impact/WWE meeting, WON HOF and much more.
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Instant Reaction: NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2018
Join Rich for a solo Instant Reaction show of NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2018 featuring Kazuchika Okada vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi
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Shake Them Ropes: I’m the Bad Guy?
Chris and Jeff go through 15 hours of WWE programming. Why is Aiden wrong? Does Braun have a NWO problem? Why are we asking you this?
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Lucha Of The Hidden Temple: Marty Has His Best Night Ever
Chris discusses Fenix, El Dragon Azteca’s interesting storyline, disappointments with the Pentagon title run, and a surprising new champion.
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VOW Flagship: Hell in a Cell, Destruction, Impact/WWE Meeting & more!
This week on the VOW Flagship: Hell in a Cell, Destruction in Hiroshima and Beppu, previews of upcoming shows, Impact/WWE meeting & CMLL anniversary & more!
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BritWres Roundtable: Euro Draft III
Oli and Arn are joined by a fabulous trio of guests for our third annual Euro Draft. Find the...
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Wrestling Omakase #63: Fantasy Draft Vol. 5 (Lucha)
This week on Wrestling Omakase we finally return to our Fantasy Draft series as we turn our attention to lucha!
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Music of the Mat #42: WWF Attitude Custom Themes
On this episode of Music of the Mat, the podcast ventures into the world of wrestling video game music for the first time ever.
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Lanza TV Reviews (Sept. 17): Lethal vs Gresham, ROH, MLW, Impact
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.
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Rich on EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion (Tokyo Dome 2001)
Rich was a guest on Chris Charlton’s ongoing EGGSHELLS podcast companion show talking Tokyo Dome wrestling in 2001.
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Lucha Of The Hidden Temple: Chris Has Strong Opinions On The Planet Nibiru
Chris discusses El Dragon Azteca’s twisting and turning storyline, King Cuerno, and strong opinions on Nibiru.
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Super J-Cast: 2018 Destruction In Hiroshima Review
On this edition of the Super J-Cast, Joel and Damon review NJPW Destruction in Hiroshima 2018
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Sarah and Sarah: wXw FAN, BJ Cup, OTT FAN vs PROGRESS & more!
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!
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Wrestlenomics Radio: CMLL Anniversary Talk
Chris and Brandon are joined by Will From Texas to talk about his live experience at the CMLL Anniversary show at Arena Mexico!
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Open the Voice Gate #33: The Gathering of Fujii-los
Case and Mike return with Open the Voice Gate to review of early September shows including Korakuen and the first ever Gate of Origin!
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Wrestling Omakase: Rating Every WWF(E) Year From 1996 to 2006!
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!
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Everything Evolves 31: EVOLVE 112/113 Reviews with Joe Lanza
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.
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Lanza TV Reviews (September 10): MLW Fusion, Impact Wrestling
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.
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Wrestlenomics: All In Economics & Interview w/ The Ringer’s Mike Piellucci
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.
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STR 284. Pumpkin Spice Shake them Ropes
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.
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Lucha of the Hidden Temple: Fenix Has Stranger Things Happen To Him
Chris talks about a fantastic long-form cutscene featuring Catrina & Melissa Santos, Aerostar’s timey-wimey stuff and Big Bad Steve.
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Rich Q&A (September 8)
Join Rich for a solo Q&A answering your questions about the world of wrestling and beyond.
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VOW Flagship: ALL IN, Hogewood, Daniel Bryan & Bouncin’ Around Japan
This week on the VOW Flagship: death of Mike Hogewood, ALL IN show, Daniel Bryan’s contract status & Bouncin’ Around Japan!
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Lanza TV Reviews (Sept 6): MLW Fusion, Impact, ROH, 205 Live, NXT, MYC
A packed TV Reviews as Joe makes up for missing the Monday show by reviewing everyyyything on Thursday.
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Everything Evolves 30: All In Weekend, EVOLVE 112/113 Preview
What we learned about EVOLVE from our trip to the Windy City, this weekend’s shows and The Velveteen Dream’s upcoming EVOLVE sojourn.
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Super J-Cast: All In Review
On this edition of the Super J-Cast, Joel and Damon give their review of the historic All In show from Chicago.
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Music of the Mat #41: The Young Bucks
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.
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Wrestlenomics Radio: All In, Employee/Contractor Issue & more!
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!
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Wrestling Omakase #61: Live from All In w/ Taylor & Quinlan
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!
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Exclusive Interview: Dave Lagana (NWA & Lightning One VP)
Rich is joined by NWA & Lightning One VP Dave Lagana to chat ALL IN, Cody vs. Aldis, NWA business and much more!
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ALL IN Press Conference Audio
Listen as guests Brandi Rhodes, Stephen Amell, Christopher Daniels, Ethan Page, Marty Scurll and Chelsea Green chat before yesterday’s ALL IN.
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BritWres Roundtable: Summer Sizzler, WrestleRama 2 & EuroDraft rewind
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.
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Shake Them Ropes: To Everything, Turn, Turn, Turn
This week’s WWE television, do a little Neville and All In speculating, and try to keep themselves from saying something stupid.
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Lanza TV Reviews (August 30): 205 Live, NXT, ALL IN on NJPW World
On the Thursday Lanza TV Reviews: Killer 205 Live main event, NXT and bonus inside details on ALL IN airing on New Japan World.
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Wrestling Omakase: King of DDT, TJPW & All In/NJPW Destruction Preview
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.
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VOW Flagship: Neville, ALL IN, TripleMania, WALTER/Devlin & more!
This week on the VOW Flagship: Neville’s next move(s), ALL IN preview & predictions, WALTER vs. Devlin, TripleMania & more!
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Lanza TV Reviews (August 27): ROH, MLW Fusion, Impact Wrestling
A title change, the MLW TV match of the year, and a very solid top to bottom Impact highlight the Monday reviews.
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VOW Interview: Noveliss (Clear Soul Forces)
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!
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Wrestlenomics Radio: Neville, Indie stars & WWE Studios President
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.
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Sarah and Sarah: OTT Wrestlerama 2 Weekend
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!
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Lucha Of The Hidden Temple: Chris Has Soundgarden-Related Nightmares
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.
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Shake Them Ropes: Oh my God Becky
Jeff and special guest villain Chris Novembrino look at the fallout from SummerSlam 2018.
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VOW Flagship: NXT & SummerSlam Reviews, Janela & more!
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.
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Lanza TV Reviews (August 23): 205 Live, NXT
Joe gushes over Bianca Belair, worries about Akira Tozawa and wonders if he would know who Wale was if not for wrestling.
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Music of the Mat #40: The Rock
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!
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Wrestling Omakase #59: WWE SummerSlam 2018
This week on Wrestling Omakase it’s our much anticipated review of WWE SummerSlam 2018!
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Lanza TV Reviews (August 20): Impact Wrestling, MLW Fusion
No ROH this week but we’ve got fun editions of Impact & Fusion to break down
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Shake Them Ropes: NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn & WWE SummerSlam 2018 Reviews
Jeff and Chris Novembrino review, critique and deconstruct everything from NXT and SummerSlam over this big WWE weekend.
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Super J-Cast: Listener Q & A Takeover
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.
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Wrestlenomics Radio: Triple H conference calls, Daniel Bryan contract & more!
Chris and Brandon discuss this week’s news include Triple H’s conference call, Daniel Bryan’s contract status and lawsuit updates for Punk/Cabana & Jarrett.
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The Overrun (August 17): Lost in New York, EVOLVE/PROGRESS & Anvil Memories
Join us as we talk EVOLVE/PROGRESS weekends, preview Joey Janela’s Lost in New York and give our memories of Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart memories.
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VOW Flagship: G1 Climax Finals, Jeff Jarrett, SummerSlam & TakeOver
G1 Climax 28 wrap-up, what’s next for Naito, can Tanahashi lose the briefcase and more. We also preview SummerSlam, NXT TakeOver Brooklyn IV and much more!
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Lanza TV Reviews (August 16): 205 Live, NXT
Two SummerSlam weekend go-home shows, final builds to TakeOver and Cedric vs. Gulak. Plus a breakdown of the aftermath of the Meltzer vs Royce debacle.
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Everything Evolves 29: Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow
In this week’s review we bid adieu to Stokely Hathaway and Matt Riddle, heap praise on another stellar Darby Allin performance and talk venue aesthetic.
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Wrestling Omakase #58: NOAH Retrospective Vol. 1, Beginning (00-03)
John is joined by returning guest Tanner from the All You Can Hear Podcast to talk the early days of Pro Wrestling NOAH!
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Shake Them Ropes #280: WWE SummerSlam, NXT Takeover, Renee Young
Rob and Jeff run through what should be a fun weekend of WWE with SummerSlam and Takeover. Plus, if you hadn’t heard, Renee Young made history.
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Wrestlenomics Radio: NJPW business and G1 Climax talk
Chris and Brandon are joined by NJPW subreddit moderator @EvanDeadlySinsW to analyze New Japan business!
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Super J-Cast: G1 Climax 2018 Finals Review
Joel and Damon finish off G1 Climax 2018 reviewing all the big matches from the past week.
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Shake Them Ropes #279: Barrel Roll
Rob joins Jeff for airplane talk, then Jeff talks the debuts of Keith Lee & Ronda, ROH/NJPW selling out MSG, and assorted things in the build to SummerSlam.
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