Podcasts Archives - Voices of Wrestling

VOW Retro Rewatch: WWF March to WrestleMania IX

by Rich Kraetsch | Mar 19, 2019

Join Rich Kraetsch and Alex Wendland as they do a retro rewatch of March to WrestleMania IX from March 28, 1993.

Music of the Mat #55: Masters of Dragon Gate

by Andrew Rich | Mar 19, 2019

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Mike Spears to discuss the theme songs of some Dragon Gate all-stars!

Super J-Cast: New Japan Cup Round 2

by Joel Abraham | Mar 18, 2019

On this week’s Super J-Cast, Joel and Damon review the second round of the New Japan Cup.

Wrestling Omakase #89: Fastlane, New Japan Cup & Momo-Jungle

by John Carroll | Mar 17, 2019

This week on Wrestling Omakase we talk an eclectic mix of wrestling.

Wrestlenomics Radio: WrestleMania attendance

by Brandon Howard | Mar 17, 2019

Topics this week include WrestleMania attendance — what WWE announces versus paid attendance, WWE TV viewership demographics and more!

BritWres Roundtable: wXw 16 Carat Gold 2019 ft. Maffew of Botchamania

by Robin Reid | Mar 15, 2019

Robin and Arn head back to Oberhausen to witness the wonders of wXw’s 16 Carat Gold wrestling festival in all its glory. Featuring Maffew of Botchamania.

STR 328. Lackluster to Blockbuster

by Jeff Hawkins | Mar 15, 2019

Chris and Jeff go around the 2 NXT territories and 205 Live, plus HHH/Batista in The Cleanup.

Death’s Door: The Final Days of WCW (March 12, 2001 – Nitro #286)

by Rich Kraetsch | Mar 15, 2019

The deal isn’t done yet, we are six days away from WCW Greed and 11 days from WWF purchasing WCW. Death’s Door, baby.

VOW Flagship: Fastlane, NJ Cup, Wally Yamaguchi & more!

by Rich Kraetsch | Mar 14, 2019

This week on the VOW Flagship: WWE Fastlane, New Japan Cup, Wally Yamaguchi, ROH 17th Anniversary & more!

STR 327. Fastlane post-mortem

by Jeff Hawkins | Mar 13, 2019

Chris and Jeff explore the conundrum of good wrestling but bad storytelling as they go through the set-up for the final push towards WrestleMania.

Super J-Cast: New Japan Cup Round 1

by Joel Abraham | Mar 11, 2019

On this week’s Super J-Cast, Joel and Damon discuss and review the first round of the New Japan Cup.

Monday TV Reviews (3/11): MLW, ROH, New Japan Cup

by Joe Lanza | Mar 11, 2019

Recaps of MLW, ROH and a make-good for missing Impact with a look at the New Japan Cup.

Wrestling Omakase #88: NJPW Anniversary Event & New Japan Cup

by John Carroll | Mar 11, 2019

This week on Wrestling Omakase it’s more New Japan action as we continue tracking their hot March.

VOW Flagship: Liger, Bundy, Destroyer, New Japan Cup & more!

by Rich Kraetsch | Mar 8, 2019

Jushin Thunder Liger’s impending retirement, the deaths of King Kong Bundy and The Destroyer, New Japan Cup predictions & more!

STR 325. Break the 4th Wall Down

by Jeff Hawkins | Mar 7, 2019

Chris and Jeff go over the “hey this part’s real” curiosities of RAW as they preview Fastlane.

Music of the Mat #54: The Eternal Queens of Joshi

by Andrew Rich | Mar 6, 2019

Andrew is joined by James Truepenny (The Truepenny Show, Steel Chair Magazine) to discuss some classic Joshi themes.

Monday TV Reviews (3/5): MLW, ROH

by Joe Lanza | Mar 5, 2019

No Impact this week, because Pursuit continues to be an absolute clown show of a network.

Wrestling Omakase #87: New Japan Cup Live Pick ‘Em

by John Carroll | Mar 4, 2019

This week on Wrestling Omakase we present our first ever live pick ’em roundtable!

Super J-Cast: Anniversary Show Preview

by Joel Abraham | Mar 4, 2019

Joel and Damon discuss and preview the NJPW Anniversary show.

Sarah & Sarah #17 Sarah4L goes to an American Shindy + Oberhausen Open News!

by Sarah Kenneally | Mar 4, 2019

Big announcement, Oberhausen Open 2 and Sarah’s adventure at Big Time Wrestling.

BritWres Roundtable: wXw 16 Carat Preview & OTT Homecoming II

by Robin Reid | Mar 4, 2019

Robin is joined by Sarah Flann to run through the biggest weekender in European wrestling: wXw’s 16 Carat Gold Festival.

Death’s Door: The Final Days of WCW (February 26, 2001 – Nitro #284)

by Rich Kraetsch | Mar 1, 2019

This week of Death’s Door: The Final Days of WCW, a recap of WCW Monday Nitro #284 (February 26, 2001).

VOW Flagship: Bruce Prichard, Kofi Kingston, Honor Rising, XFL/AAF & more!

by Rich Kraetsch | Feb 28, 2019

This week on the Voices of Wrestling Flagship Podcast we go across the world to talk about the latest in pro wrestling.

Everything Elite 7: Double Road to Double or Nothing, Partnerships & Talent

by Aaron Bentley | Feb 28, 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 323. I Was Saying Boo-Tista

by Jeff Hawkins | Feb 28, 2019

Chris and Jeff go through all the surprises on Monday and Tuesday and analyze what happened on Ronda Rousey’s promo.

Wrestling Omakase #86: Puro Blowout (Baba Show, NJPW, AJPW, TJP, DDT)

by John Carroll | Feb 26, 2019

This week on Wrestling Omakase it’s a giant puro blowout!

Super J-Cast: Honor Rising Reviews

by Joel Abraham | Feb 26, 2019

On this week’s Super J-Cast, Joel and Damon discuss and review both nights of NJPW/ROH’s Honor Rising shows.

Monday TV Reviews (2/25): MLW, ROH, Impact

by Joe Lanza | Feb 26, 2019

Mance Warner debuts, Aerostar debuts and loses, ROH & commercial and so much more.

The Overrun: Iizuka Retirement Show & Honor Rising

by Rich Kraetsch | Feb 22, 2019

We ran out of time on this week’s Flagship so The Overrun returns with a look at the Takashi Iizuka Retirement Show and the upcoming NJPW/ROH Honor Rising shows.

VOW Flagship: Elimination Chamber, Kofi Kingston, Giant Baba Memorial, RevPro & more!

by Rich Kraetsch | Feb 22, 2019

VOW Flagship is back talking Elimination Chamber, Kofi Kingston, Giant Baba Memorial, Rev Pro, PAC, DDT Judgement & more!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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).

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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

Shake Them Ropes: Royal Rumble & NXT TakeOver Previews

by Jeff Hawkins | Jan 25, 2019

Previews of both major WWE shows this weekend.

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!

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.

Everything Elite 2: Indie Appearances, February 8, BTE & OWE!

by Aaron Bentley | Jan 23, 2019

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

Music of the Mat #51: WWF Aggression (2-Year Anniversary Show)

by Andrew Rich | Jan 23, 2019

Andrew is reunited with original co-host Chris Maffei to celebrate the podcast’s second anniversary and talk WWF Aggression!

Wednesday News Update: Reported February WWE PC Class, AEW, Shane Strickland

by Joe Lanza | Jan 23, 2019

The latest contract season roundup, with some exclusive notes on the new WWE PC class, Shane Strickland, and more.

BritWres Roundtable: OTT Year In Review & TakeOver: Blackpool

by Robin Reid | Jan 22, 2019

Robin is joined by Irish wrestling expert Lee Malone for an OTT year in review episode and the highs and the lows of TakeOver: Blackpool.

Super J-Cast: Listener Question Takeover

by Joel Abraham | Jan 22, 2019

Joel and Damon empty out the Twitter and Discord boxes and dedicate the show to answering as many as possible.

Wrestling Omakase #81: Fantasticamnia, New Beginning & Royal Rumble

by John Carroll | Jan 21, 2019

This week on Wrestling Omakase we’re talking the three biggest wrestling companies in the world!

STR 313. Return of the “Mac”

by Jeff Hawkins | Jan 18, 2019

STR creator Rob McCarron trolls Jeff for 20 minutes before Chris comes on and discusses NXT UK Takeover: Blackpool and NXT.

VOW Flagship: Bouncin’ Around Titan, Rush, ROH roster & more!

by Rich Kraetsch | Jan 18, 2019

A WWE-heavy episode of the VOW Flagship with discussions on NXT UK Takeover: Blackpool, the return of T&A, The Revival and more!

Sarah & Sarah #16: A mostly fond farewell to the Tivoli

by Sarah Kenneally | Jan 17, 2019

Your favorite bowling tournament organizers are here to discuss the goings-on at OTT Belfast, wXw and Rev Pro.

STR 312. Life on Lars?

by Jeff Hawkins | Jan 16, 2019

Chris and Jeff discuss the bait and switch of the Braun/Balor situation, Lars, Otis, and Jeff’s impending 700 dollar traffic ticket.

The House Call #3: Kota Ibushi vs Yoshihiko

by Rich Kraetsch | Jan 16, 2019

The House Call returns with a live watch-along of Kota Ibushi vs Yoshihiko from March 21, 2015.

Wednesday Morning News Update: Rush/ROH Details, MLW Contracts, Lucha Bros Latest

by Joe Lanza | Jan 16, 2019

Exclusive notes on Rush’s ROH contract signing, details on MLW contract structures, the latest on Lucha Bros, and more.

Everything Elite Episode 1: Welcome to Everything Elite

by Aaron Bentley | Jan 15, 2019

Welcome to Everything Elite, the best podcast about All Elite Wrestling!

Super J-Cast: Post Wrestle Kingdom News and Notes

by Joel Abraham | Jan 14, 2019

Joel and Damon dedicate this week’s show to catch you up with all the news and notes from last week

Wrestlenomics Radio: Mookie gets hired by AEW & Buffalo Brothers Accident

by Brandon Howard | Jan 14, 2019

For the last time for the foreseeable future together, Chris and Brandon talk wrestling business.

STR 311. Like a George Harrison Solo

by Jeff Hawkins | Jan 12, 2019

Chris and Jeff talk at length about the Brock/Braun promo, the Barthel/Aichner tag team squash and preview Takeover Blackpool.

The House Call #2: ALL IN Main Event

by Rich Kraetsch | Jan 12, 2019

The House Call (Michelle Calls Wrestling Matches) returns with a live watch-along of the ALL IN main event.

2nd Annual Wrestling Omakase Year End Awards (2018)

by John Carroll | Jan 11, 2019

For the second straight year, we present to you the Wrestling Omakase Year-End Awards.

VOW Flagship: AEW Rally, Wrestle Kingdom 13 & more!

by Rich Kraetsch | Jan 11, 2019

A massive new flagship covering the latest on AEW, Wrestle Kingdom 13 review, NJPW’s ambitious schedule, two huge title matches in Japan and much more!

Thursday TV Reviews (1/10): NXT UK, 205 Live, NXT

by Joe Lanza | Jan 10, 2019

All of the reviews, plus a bonus breakdown of what’s wrong with NXT UK and the lack of buzz for NXT UK Takeover Blackpool

Wrestling Omakase #80: 2018 Year End Awards

by John Carroll | Jan 10, 2019

This week on Wrestling Omakase it’s time for our second annual year end awards!

STR 310. Fredo at the Funeral

by Jeff Hawkins | Jan 10, 2019

Chris and Jeff discuss Raw and Smackdown and doorbell licking.

Thursday News Update: AEW News & Notes, NJPW Contract Notes

by Joe Lanza | Jan 10, 2019

AEW notes including an unreported new talent, details on the OWE/Dragon Gate, a mysterious purchase rumor, plus an update on Chase Owens NJPW contract.