Best Shake Them Ropes Podcasts (2025)

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Shake Them Ropes: Post WM Culling 1:32:48

5d ago1:32:48

1:32:48

In the news, talent cuts happening as we recorded, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM, the non-wrestlers show the wrestlers how to promo and in Vader Club it's Kobashi/Misawa vs the Big Boss Man and Steve "Dr. Death" Williams from All Japan 1993. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-nj…

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Lucha Jobbers: Stardom All Star Grand Queendom, NJPW Dontaku, despidos en WWE, NOAH 25th y más 2:47:41

1h ago2:47:41

2:47:41

Esta semana platicamos sobre eventos clave en Japón de las últimas semanas: las dos noches de NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2025, NOAH 25th Anniversary y Stardom All Star Grand Queendom. Analizamos el presente y futuro de Stardom, el éxito de Saya Kamitani y de OZAWA, hacemos un pequeño previo de NJPW Resurgence y de Best of the Super Juniors, así como un…

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Wrestling Omakase #250: NOAH 5/3 Sumo Hall & NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 5/3 & 5/4 w/ Paul & Will 3:08:13

1d ago3:08:13

3:08:13

Wrestling Omakase is back with another new episode! John is joined by returning guest Paul Volsch from the Emerald FlowShow (@EmeraldFlowShow on Twitter & Bsky) and first time guest Will Young from VOW and his Creative Control PW blog (@CreativeControlPW on Bsky) to break down three big shows from Japan! But first, John gives an update on the curre…

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Dead or Alive 2025 Review! 1:47:06

1d ago1:47:06

1:47:06

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate. The final Dead or Alive is in the books and Open The Voice Gate is back to talk all about it. The Six Way Apuestas Cage Match was Dragongate’s last match in the buildin…

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Euro Clutch #2: The PROGRESS Package 40:35

1d ago40:35

40:35

Ian Hamilton (twitter.com/IanWrestling & twitter.com/EuroClutchPod) returns to the Euro Clutch to talk about the fallout from this weekend’s Super Strong Style 16 and why the overall PROGRESS package may well be a turn-off rather than the in-ring. Intro: "What You Want (version 2)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By…

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #110: WWE Pressers, Nobody Talks Ball, AEW Renaissance And More 1:01:10

3d ago1:01:10

1:01:10

On the latest episode of the GWP, host Jesse Collings discusses Paul Levesque’s cowardice in WWE press conferences, the lack of “talking ball” in post-WrestleMania discussions, what the strong run AEW has been on has taught us about the company, the eventual Jon Moxley title change, women’s wrestling as a way to reach new fans, the potential politi…

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Open The Voice Gate - Dead or Alive 2025 Preview w/ Jae! 3:04:48

5d ago3:04:48

3:04:48

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate. Voice Gate is joined by Jae Church (https://bsky.app/profile/dgjae.bsky.social) to preview Monday’s Dead or Alive show! For over three hours Jae, Mike and Case preview …

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Shake Them Ropes: Post WM Culling 1:32:48

5d ago1:32:48

1:32:48

In the news, talent cuts happening as we recorded, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM, the non-wrestlers show the wrestlers how to promo and in Vader Club it's Kobashi/Misawa vs the Big Boss Man and Steve "Dr. Death" Williams from All Japan 1993. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priv…

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The Flagship: Real American Freestyle Wrestling, NOAH, NJPW, Dragongate, MLWxCMLL & more! 3:44:50

6d ago3:44:50

3:44:50

This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast! Hulk Hogan & Eric Bischoff's soon-to-be-failed Real American Freestyle Wrestling Previews of major events coming to Japan, including: NOAH's big Sumo Hall show featuring KENTA vs. OZAWA NJPW's upcoming Best of the Super Juniors tournament Wrestling Dontaku MLW and CMLL are teaming up for an Arena Mexico …

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Emerald FlowShow #84: Dumb Jock Wrestler Carnival 1:42:38

7d ago1:42:38

1:42:38

Paul and Gerard are back to cover a NOAH Korakuen Hall show with a fun streetfight and preview the May 3rd Sumo Hall show. Then it's on to All Japan where they go over nine Champion Carnival shows and discuss who has been good and bad so far. Plus an impromptu Big Japan preview. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:…

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate in Osaka, Dead or Alive and Okamura 1:49:40

8d ago1:49:40

1:49:40

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate. Leading off the show, Case and Mike discuss the passing of Takashi Okamura and his position in Dragon System history, as a promoter and figurehead. They then discuss Dr…

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Euro Clutch #1: Super Strong Style 16 Kinda Preview, Rev Pro’s Tournament Season, GWF, Euros Over WrestleMania 40:23

9d ago40:23

40:23

On the first episode of the Euro Clutch, Ian Hamilton (twitter.com/IanWrestling - twitter.com/EuroClutchPod) focuses on European wrestling and has a quick look at the two big tournaments currently going on (or about to start) in the English scene right now - PROGRESS’ Super Strong Style 16, and, err, Rev Pro’s #1 Contender’s tournament for a shot a…

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Music of the Mat Remix: The G in IWGP Stands for... 1:25:13

9d ago1:25:13

1:25:13

On February 11, Hirooki Goto defeated Zack Sabre Jr. to become IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, accomplishing a career-long goal to be the top champion in New Japan Pro Wrestling. His reign has been widely praised for its match quality, business success, and feel-good vibes. To commemorate Goto's reign, Andrew is joined once again by Damon McDonald…

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Mike & JD Show Ep.107: TNA Rebellion Reaction 1:20:27

9d ago1:20:27

1:20:27

Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) deliver their final episode before a hiatus in Episode 107 of The Mike & JD Show, your top wrestling podcast on the Voices of Wrestling Network! We break down TNA Rebellion 2025, live from the Galen Center in Los Angeles—Joe Hendry retains the TNA World Championship, the Nemeths claim tag team…

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358 Super J-Cast Road To Dontaku Previews 1:27:43

10d ago1:27:43

1:27:43

Joel and Damon are back to preview New Japan Pro Wrestling's Road To Dontaku shows including April 28th's Wrestling Hizen no Kuni. The guys also discuss Callum Newman and his world title shot, more reaction to Tetsuya Naito's future, New Japan on the market, and we answer your questions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &…

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JBA: All Star Grand Queendom, Wrestlemania Weekend Recap, Marigold vs. Marvelous Gauntlet and more! 1:25:51

10d ago1:25:51

1:25:51

It's a jam-packed episode as Kelly and Taylor have so much to talk about in joshi! First, they go in depth on all the action at Stardom's All Star Grand Queendom before discussing the Marigold and Marvelous ten person gauntlet, a big mask vs. mask result in SEAdLINNNG as well as recapping all the joshi action from Wrestlemania weekend! Listen to fi…

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Shake Them Ropes: Mania Post Mortem 1:31:20

12d ago1:31:20

1:31:20

This week in the news, WWE bought AAA in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Mania, the things we liked and the things that are just noise and in Vader Club: Kenta Kobashi vs Steve "Dr Death Williams" from 1994. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: ht…

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Shake Them Ropes: Mania Post Mortem 1:31:20

12d ago1:31:20

1:31:20

This week in the news, WWE bought AAA in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Mania, the things we liked and the things that are just noise and in Vader Club: Kenta Kobashi vs Steve "Dr Death Williams" from 1994. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee - WrestleMania Weekend 2025 Wrap Up & Site Poll Article! 50:54

13d ago50:54

50:54

In a solo episode, Fred reads you the article he wrote that gives you the results of the Voices of Wrestling's writers poll for best match & show at this year's WrestleMania weekend. Then he gives you the thoughts he had on some highlight & lowlight matches from the 77 he watched from the weekend. Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com…

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The Flagship: Post-WrestleMania Crashouts, The Disrupter Disrupting, AEW in Arena Mexico & more! 3:27:52

13d ago3:27:52

3:27:52

This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast: our first post-WrestleMania Week show discussing the fallout and many, many crashouts from the event, including The Disrupter's disruption, everyone being so confident the Joe Hendry thing was good that they have to tell you it was good over and over again, and so much more. We also discussed AEW's upcom…

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Open The Voice Gate - Gate of Revolution, Brave Gate, Mante vs Jason, ISHIN & Minoura! 1:57:13

15d ago1:57:13

1:57:13

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate. They managed to survive Las Vegas without incident, so Case and Mike are back to talk about Vegas, DGUSA, DG in Kobe (4/19) and a whole lot more! They catch up about th…

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Lucha Jobbers: El desastre llamado WrestleMania 41 y un vistazo al futuro de la lucha 2:18:06

16d ago2:18:06

2:18:06

En este episodio analizamos todo sobre WrestleMania 41: las luchas, los patrocinadores, las historias, Paul "El Chaquetas" Heyman, los fans, Joe "El Jobber" Hendry y mucho más. También relacionamos todo con la compra de AAA por parte de WWE, el futuro gris de TNA y el posible efecto que el dominio WWE tendría en el mundo luchístico. Si te gusta el …

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Days of Thunder Special Edition 3 : Shutter Speed 1:34:54

16d ago1:34:54

1:34:54

DoT returns with our third Special Edition episode and this one is a doozy as Lee is joined by long time friend and past DoT contributor Kieran Lefort (http://@kieranedits.bsky.social) for Kieran selection of a trip to the movies to cover the Steve Borden tv movie Shutter Speed. *Where does Real Estate Steve rank on the list of wrestling actors? *W…

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The Mike & JD Show Ep. 106: WWE Acquires Lucha Libre AAA, WrestleMania 41 Night 2, & Joe Hendry Squashed 1:28:29

17d ago1:28:29

1:28:29

Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) dive into wrestling’s biggest stories in Episode 106 of The Mike & JD Show, your premier wrestling podcast on the Voices of Wrestling Network! We break down WWE’s acquisition of Lucha Libre AAA, announced at WrestleMania 41—how will this reshape wrestling in Mexico? Get our full WrestleMania 4…

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Lucha Jobbers: WWE compra AAA y lo mejor del WrestleMania Weekend 2025 2:07:53

18d ago2:07:53

2:07:53

En este episodio de Los Lucha Jobbers tenemos la reacción inmediata al anuncio de la adquisición de AAA por parte de WWE. ¿Qué significa para la escena mexicana? También platicamos sobre la total ausencia de moral de la WWE, la escena independiente y el show de AEW Dynamite en México. Además, un recorrido por los shows del WrestleMania Weekend en d…

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The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: One of the Best Dynamites Ever & FTR Hate You and Everyone Else, Too 1:23:07

19d ago1:23:07

1:23:07

Fred & Tyler are BACK to talk about a great week of AEW TV, with FTR stealing the show last Saturday and then the "we have more episodes than Nitro" Dynamite on Wednesday delivering one of the best episodes of U.S. wrestling ever. We talk about that, the situation with Mariah May leaving and how it wouldn't be a bad thing for either AEW or May, the…

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357 Super J-Cast Naito Waves Goodbye 1:37:12

20d ago1:37:12

1:37:12

357 Super J-Cast Naito Waves Goodbye Joel and Damon are back to discuss all the top news with New Japan Pro Wrestling including Tetsuya Naito leaving New Japan, Jeff Cobb moving on, and Bushi closing his NJPW chapter. The guys also discuss Mali and The Air Guitar at Tokyo Dome, a review of Windy City Riot, and we answer your questions. Advertising …

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate USA Rebirth Live Impressions and Review! 45:48

20d ago45:48

45:48

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate. For the first time ever, Case and Mike are in-person with their thoughts on Dragongate USA Rebirth! They talk about their experience at DGUSA’s first show in eleven yea…

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Wrestling Omakase #249: Tetsuya Naito Leaves NJPW & STARDOM 2025 Primer w/ Beth & Velkej 3:13:15

21d ago3:13:15

3:13:15

Wow, TWO new episodes of The Most Active Podcast in History™ in one month?! Aren't you lucky?? Yes, John is back again this time with a special double-sized episode of Omakase that's essentially two episodes in one! For the first half, John is joined by Beth (@lovesongwriter on X) as the two longtime Tetsuya Naito superfans talk about the shocking …

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #109: Live Report From AEW Dynamite in Boston 54:27

21d ago54:27

54:27

On the latest episode of the GWP, Jesse Collings is back from an incredible AEW Dynamite show in Boston. Too wired to sleep, Jesse goes over his experience attending the show live, what the atmosphere was like in the building, how the crowd reacted to different wrestlers, seeing Will Ospreay and Konosuke Takeshita for the first time live and a lot …

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Shake Them Ropes: Mania 41 Preview 49:57

22d ago49:57

49:57

This week: THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM we preview Stand and Deliver and Wrestlemania and in Vader Club: Steiners vs. Headshrinkers from WM 9 and AJ Styles vs. Shane McMahon from WM 33 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b…

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Shake Them Ropes: Mania 41 Preview 49:57

22d ago49:57

49:57

This week: THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM we preview Stand and Deliver and Wrestlemania and in Vader Club: Steiners vs. Headshrinkers from WM 9 and AJ Styles vs. Shane McMahon from WM 33 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Voices of Wrestling

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Music of the Mat Remix: Making Towns 2:30:55

23d ago2:30:55

2:30:55

When you're a pro wrestler and you're "making towns," that means you're on the road, hitting up all the cities and towns in which you perform. The same goes for touring musicians. On this episode, Andrew is joined by returning guest and musician Jon Hernandez (Voices of Wrestling, Timeshares) to play songs that have cities and towns in the title. A…

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Those Days: A Retrospective of Michinoku Pro - Ep 4: Michinoku Takes Tokyo 1:33:04

23d ago1:33:04

1:33:04

Welcome to Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective! Welcome to 1994! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) begin this episode discussing 1993 Awards for Michinoku Pro and take stock of the first calendar year for the promotion. Then it’s time to get into 1994, as the company takes a winter break in Tohoku…

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #108: Watching WrestleManias With Suit Williams 1:44:06

24d ago1:44:06

1:44:06

On the latest episode of the GWP, Jesse Collings is joined by wrestling writer Suit Williams, to discuss Suit's project "Williams Watches WrestleMania" where he watched every WrestleMania in order. They discuss what are the best and worst matches in WrestleMania history, what wrestlers have been underrated historically in history of WrestleMania, w…

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The Mike & JD Show Ep. 105: BJ Bethel on AEW MAX Numbers, McMahon Scandals, NJPW Windy City Riot Report 1:43:37

24d ago1:43:37

1:43:37

Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) welcome BJ Bethel (@BJBethelTweets) back for Episode 105 of The Mike & JD Show, on the Voices of Wrestling Network! BJ dives into the online reaction to his AEW on MAX numbers column—what’s fueling the controversy? We break down updates on the McMahon family scandals, including the Ring Boy an…

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JBA: Wrestlemania Week Preview Extravaganza! 1:04:37

24d ago1:04:37

1:04:37

It's time for Joshimania! Kelly and Taylor dive in to talk about everything joshi happening Wrestlemania weekend! But before that, they talk all about the last two weeks of joshi, including some great matches in Stardom, a newsworthy OZ Academy show, Pro Wrestling Venus, and the rash of recent wrestling retirements! Then they preview everything hap…

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Shake Them Ropes. Detroit 442 1:06:20

27d ago1:06:20

1:06:20

This week: in the News: Who will induct Lex Luger, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM ice cold takes on Dynasty and some mediocre weekly tv and in Vader Club: Ole Anderson turns on Dusty Rhodes in 1980. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://…

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Shake Them Ropes. Detroit 442 1:06:20

27d ago1:06:20

1:06:20

This week: in the News: Who will induct Lex Luger, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM ice cold takes on Dynasty and some mediocre weekly tv and in Vader Club: Ole Anderson turns on Dusty Rhodes in 1980. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee: A Very Timely Breakdown of Dynasty 1:06:39

27d ago1:06:39

1:06:39

AEW held their Dynasty pay-per-view on April 6. Fred & Tyler finally get to talk about it on April 11. We're on top of it. (Fred was traveling. Sorry.) We talk about the lowlights and highlights of the show, and break down where we think Julia Hart fits in the landscape in five years. It's a fun time; check it out! Advertising Inquiries: https://re…

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The Flagship: WrestleMania Weekend, Sakura Genesis, Battle Riot & more! 3:38:04

27d ago3:38:04

3:38:04

This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast: reaction to AEW Dynamite's rating this week against tough sports competition, a preview of WrestleMania Weekend and our coverage, a review of NJPW's Sakura Genesis, a preview of NJPW's Windy City Riot, MLW Battle Riot VII & more! WrestleMania Weekend Schedule & Event Page: https://www.voicesofwrestling.c…

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356 Super J-Cast Sakura Genesis Review 2:02:06

28d ago2:02:06

2:02:06

Joel and Damon are back to review this year's Sakura Genesis show. The guys give their thoughts and analysis on New Japan's big show from Ryogoku Kokugikan reviewing Hirooki Goto vs David Finlay, Yota Tsuji vs EVIL, and Konosuke Takeshita vs Ryohei Oiwa. Plus, the guys review Jr Genesis, G1 venues, BOSJ, and answer your questions. Advertising Inqui…

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Emerald Flow Show #38: Champion Carnival 2025 Preview 1:26:31

29d ago1:26:31

1:26:31

Paul and Gerard start with NOAH, where the GHC tag team title situation is finally resolved. From there,e they head over to All Japan to review a major, but lackluster show and provide an in-depth preview of the Champion Carnival. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Road to Dead or Alive & Mania Week Preview! 1:51:12

29d ago1:51:12

1:51:12

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate. With the big Gate of Passion Korakuen Hall (4/7) show in the books, OTVG is back to talk about the road to DEAD or ALIVE! The final Dragongate Cage Match in Aichi Prefe…

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Days of Thunder Special Edition #2 : PG-13 2:12:20

30d ago2:12:20

2:12:20

DoT is back with Special Edition #2. Alan4L is your special co-host in an updated Pick Your Poison as he embraces the challenge of changing Lee's mind regarding PG-13. Alan handpicked a collection of matches and promos from JC Ice & Wolfie D to argue the point that PG-13 didn't actually suck. *Was Alan successful? *Were PG-13 better faces or heels?…

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MIke & JD Show ep.104: AEW Dynasty Reaction, MAX Numbeerrs Drama, MLW Battle Riot Recap, & The Good Brothers 39:27

1M ago39:27

39:27

Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) break down all the action in Episode 104 of The Mike & JD Show, your go-to wrestling podcast on the Voices of Wrestling Network! Get our full AEW Dynasty 2025 reaction—what went down at the Liacouras Center? We dive into the AEW on MAX numbers controversy—are the stats legit or overhyped? Plus…

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Wrestling Omakase #248: Live from Japan! NJPW Sakura Genesis 2025, STARDOM, Sendai Girls, WAVE & Secret Base w/ Joel 2:09:03

1M ago2:09:03

2:09:03

We're back for our first new episode of Wrestling Omakase in quite a while, as John is once again coming to you live from Japan! First, they're joined by Joel from the Super J-Cast for a full review of the NJPW Sakura Genesis 2025 show, with John giving you the live perspective from the front row of Sumo Hall. Lots of talk about NJPW's current book…

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Shake Them Ropes. The Iceman Goeth 1:18:20

1M ago1:18:20

1:18:20

This week we talk a bit about Val Kilmer and do the news and THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM where we preview AEW Dynasty and a bit of NXT. No Vader Club, we'll get back to that next week. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/…

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Shake Them Ropes. The Iceman Goeth 1:18:20

1M ago1:18:20

1:18:20

This week we talk a bit about Val Kilmer and do the news and THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM where we preview AEW Dynasty and a bit of NXT. No Vader Club, we'll get back to that next week. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Voices of Wrestling

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The Flagship: AEW Dynasty, MAX Numbers, AJPW, Sakura Genesis & more! 3:14:57

1M ago3:14:57

3:14:57

This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast: an extensive preview of this weekend's AEW Dynasty 2025 PPV, a discussion of BJ Bethel's report on AEW's performance on MAX, a review of AJPW's Dream Power Series (March 29) featuring a Triple Crown title defense, PLUS we will finally preview the 2025 Champion Carnival, as well as NJPW's Sakura Genesis a…

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