Best Shake Them Ropes Podcasts (2025)

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Shake Them Ropes. Crossover Event 57:43

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5d ago57:43

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This week, Rob's traveling so Jeff enlists David Griffin (@SodaPopComix) and we talk Cena's last match, the promos this week and the WBD merger, plus some insight into the upcoming AEW/DC event. 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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The Flagship: Wrestle Kingdom Week Preview, Andrade, Your Christmas Questions & more! 4:09:03

1d ago4:09:03

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Join Rich for a special edition of The Flagship this week as we cover news and notes from the week, the latest on Andrade, updates to the Wrestle Kingdom 20 card, your Christmas questions, and then a MASSIVE preview of all the events happening in the Tokyo region for Wrestle Kingdom Week with Wrestling Omakase host John Carroll. Wrestling Omakase W…

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Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective Ep. 10 - Sasuke Takes Mexico! 1:50:38

2d ago1:50:38

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Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) return to discuss the spring of 1995 and early summer in Michinoku Pro where a lot of things are afoot including: The Bridge of Dreams Show, Sasuke finally takes Mexico (and a discussion of what led to the Mexican Industry cratering in 95), and Michinoku finds themselve…

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Music of the Mat Remix: A Taste of 2025 1:52:50

2d ago1:52:50

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It's almost time to say goodbye and good riddance to 2025. Who knows what delights and horrors await us in 2026, but before we get there, we have a Music of the Mat annual tradition: the year-end episode! Andrew and returning guest Maura Johnston (Boston Globe, Rolling Stone) play some of their favorite music that came out during the year. Artists …

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Mike & JD Show ep.122: The Hardy Boys Future in TNA, MJF Returns, Jake Paul, & AEW to Prime? 1:13:45

4d ago1:13:45

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Mike & JD discuss the Hardy Boys' future in TNA along with other contract updates, Jake Paul getting KO'd, MJF's return, Paramount losing their bid to buy WBD, and AEW's future with NETFLIX taking over HBO MAX. For exclusive and premium content head to patreon.com/themikeandjdshow Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Ou…

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JBA: 2025 Year-End Awards! 1:16:06

3d ago1:16:06

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Taylor and Kelly bid farewell to 2025 with their annual Year-End Awards! They cover a whole host of categories include Most Outstanding, Tag Team of the Year, Most Overrated, as well as their lists for top 10 matches of the year and much more! You don't want to miss it! As always, thanks to all our listeners for a wonderful 2025, and here's to an e…

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Shake Them Ropes. Crossover Event 57:43

5d ago57:43

57:43

This week, Rob's traveling so Jeff enlists David Griffin (@SodaPopComix) and we talk Cena's last match, the promos this week and the WBD merger, plus some insight into the upcoming AEW/DC event. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Voices of Wrestling

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392 Super J-Cast - World Tag League Finals / Wrestle Kingdom 20 Card 1:47:10

6d ago1:47:10

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Joel and Damon are back to review the World Tag League Finals and discuss the Wrestle Kingdom 20 card. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Voices of Wrestling

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Kikuta vs Valletta & Year-End Korakuen! 1:21:14

7d ago1:21:14

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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. Dragongate concluded their 2025 calendar in Tokyo this week (12/16) and Open The Voice Gate is here to give their thoughts on the show, Kikuta vs Valletta for the Dream…

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #125: What Are Wrestling Fans Like In 2025? 1:56:45

8d ago1:56:45

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On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast host Jesse Collings is joined by Kevin Hare as they discuss their experiences going to live events, who are the types of people that make up wrestling audiences in 2025, how that differs from what most people assume, the changes WWE has made to pricing and touring schedule, how WWE influenc…

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The Flagship: Cena Loses Final Match, SNME, Wrestle Kingdom 20, Tokyo Sports Awards & more! 2:45:55

9d ago2:45:55

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This week on The Flagship, we analyze John Cena's loss in his final match, including how it unfolded, the crowd's reaction, and how the media has covered it. We also recap and review the full Saturday Night's Main Event episode, examine the Wrestle Kingdom 20 card, the 2025 World Tag League finals, break down the Tokyo Sports Awards results, and mo…

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Wrestling Omakase #277: Wrestle Kingdom Week 2025-26 Preview Part 2 (STARDOM, Marigold, TJPW, AWG, OZ, ICE, Marvelous, SEAd, ChocoPro, Diana, Pure-J, WAVE) 5:41:14

9d ago5:41:14

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It's the biggest episode of Wrestling Omakase ever- so big in fact that we had to split it in two, and here's the second part! John is back with an absolutely enormous lineup of 13 (!) guests for a two-part preview of Wrestle Kingdom Week, as we break down a simply absurd number of different promotions- 20 in total. All of our guests start by givin…

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Emerald FlowShow #97: Legend by Default 1:32:21

9d ago1:32:21

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Paul and Gerard end the year by discussing Kaito Kiyomiya's awesome tenth anniversary show with one of the greatest Iron Man matches ever and the back half of the Real World Tag League that saw a recently formed (and very tall) tag team emerge victorious. Plus they preview All Japan and NOAH's end of the year/new year shows. Advertising Inquiries: …

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Mike & JD Show ep.121: John Cena's Last Match & WWE SNME Reaction | Fans Revolt Against HHH 1:21:01

11d ago1:21:01

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Mike & JD welcome WWE Expert Cousin Joe to the show to break down WWE Saturday Night's Main Event including the controversial finish to John Cena's Last Match & how WWE fans turned on HHH. Then we provide updates to the ongoing Paramount-WBD-Netflix Saga. Finally we discuss the breaking news that legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner passed away. For excl…

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Wrestling Omakase #276: Wrestle Kingdom Week 2025-26 Preview Part 1 (NJPW, NOAH, AJPW, DDT, BASARA, Ganbare, BJW & GLEAT) 3:31:39

12d ago3:31:39

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It's the biggest episode of Wrestling Omakase ever- so big in fact that this is only part 1! John is back with an absolutely enormous lineup of 13 (!) guests for a two-part preview of Wrestle Kingdom Week, as we break down a simply absurd number of different promotions- 20 in total. All of our guests start by giving their opinions on each promotion…

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The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee: Continental Classic & News Catch Up! 1:07:49

13d ago1:07:49

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Fred & Tyler get together to talk about all the latest news & happenings in AEW. We talk about the future of RJ City and the various injury & potential return updates. Then they talk about the great C2 we've had so far and the frustrations of modern RoH. It's a fun time - join us! Like, comment, and subscribe so AEW keeps rolling. Our theme song is…

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The Flagship: John Cena Bye-Bye, Final Battle, Steve Regal, Final Resolution & more! 3:51:01

13d ago3:51:01

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This week on The Flagship: John Cena is calling it quits this Saturday, but do we care? We'll talk about his career, legacy, our anticipation level for his final match, and how his retirement run compares to other recent prominent retirements. Plus, reviews of ROH's Final Battle 2025 and TNA's Final Resolution, additional information on TNA's deal …

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Shake Them Ropes. Gone Cena 38:27

13d ago38:27

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This week Rob and Jeff discuss John Cena, the final SNME, and the strategies therein. Also we discuss who may or may not be there. Our podcast provider, RedCircle, offers the listeners the option to sponsor the show. Click on “Sponsor This Podcaster” at https://redcircle.com/shows/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw you can donate a…

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Shake Them Ropes. Gone Cena 38:27

13d ago38:27

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This week Rob and Jeff discuss John Cena, the final SNME, and the strategies therein. Also we discuss who may or may not be there. Our podcast provider, RedCircle, offers the listeners the option to sponsor the show. Click on “Sponsor This Podcaster” at https://redcircle.com/shows/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw you can donate a…

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391 Super J-Cast - World Tag League Takeover Nights 9-14 42:25

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The Didn't Get All Of It Japan podcast takes over the Super J-Cast as B Rob, Nick, Kaz and Will talk the week's wrestling news in Japan and break down nights 9-14 of World Tag League. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Voices of Wrestling

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate King of Gate 2025 & Triangle League! 52:34

15d ago52:34

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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. Mike is back solo with a look at Dragongate’s busiest week of the year - the Okinawa and Hokkaido week. He discusses the end of King of Gate 2025, its winner and the 12…

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Euro Clutch #8: London’s Big Shows in 2026, Rev Pro 45:54

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Ian Hamilton returns to the Euro Clutch for a quick catch-up, casting a look at the recent announcements of Big London Shows from Pro Wrestling EVE and Rev Pro - and a quick look at this weekend's Rev Pro Uprising and wXw's 25th Anniversary shows. Track: Midnight - Next Route [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Free Downloa…

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Music of the Mat Remix: Rematch Clause 2:24:03

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There's a booking trope in wrestling where a wrestler loses their championship, and instead of working their way back to the belt, they say "I have a rematch clause!" and automatically get a second match. This episode of Music of the Mat Remix is all about seconds, specifically second albums. Andrew is joined by first-time guest DJ Convoy to discus…

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Mike & JD Show ep.120: How Netflix Acquiring WBD Affects AEW | TNA on AMC & Final Resolution Reaction 1:20:04

18d ago1:20:04

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Mike & JD are back from Thanksgiving break discussing Netflix's acquisition of WBD. All the details, what they're actually getting, and the hurdles in the way. We also detail how this could potentially affect AEW. Then we talk about TNA's new TV deal with AMC, Mike calls out all the non-believers, and then Mike breaks down TNA Final Resolution 2025…

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JBA: Stardom Tag League Finals, The Worst Stardom Matches Ever, Big Title Matches and more! 34:46

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Kelly and Taylor are back with a light episode covering a quiet period in joshi! With not much going on, the boys talk the end of the Stardom Tag League, including a dive into the worst-rated matches in Stardom history. Then, they discuss title matches in Ice Ribbon, Marigold and Sendai Girls and Kelly gets heated about what wrestling should be! Af…

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Shake Them Ropes. Legend Killers 40:48

20d ago40:48

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Rob and Jeff discuss the TNA tv deal, Bronn's promo vs. Joe and Eddie's promo, the upcoming SNME and the women's tag main event scene in WWE. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priva…

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Shake Them Ropes. Legend Killers 40:48

20d ago40:48

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Rob and Jeff discuss the TNA tv deal, Bronn's promo vs. Joe and Eddie's promo, the upcoming SNME and the women's tag main event scene in WWE. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Voices of Wrestling

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The Flagship: TNA/AMC, ESPN/WWE Issues, ROH Final Battle, CMLL, NXT, Dragongate & more! 3:21:05

21d ago3:21:05

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This week on The Flagship: TNA signs a TV deal with AMC, ESPN is rumored to be unhappy with WWE deal, RAW falls out of Netflix Top 10, NXT DEADL1NE, ROH Final Battle, CMLL Dream Matches, Dragongate King of Gate Finals, TNA Final Resolution & more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #124: The Most Interesting Wrestling Stories of 2025 2:38:25

21d ago2:38:25

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In the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by Trish Speirs of the Trish and Sarah Wrestling Podcast and the Social Suplex Newsletter to discuss the biggest and most interesting wrestling stories from 2025. They talk about WWE debuting on Netflix and ESPN, the retirement tours of John Cena and Hiroshi T…

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390 Super J-Cast - World Tag League Takeover Night 5-8 1:37:43

22d ago1:37:43

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Long time New Japan fans Franky and Jacob guest host the podcast this week to cover nights 5 through 8 of World Tag League talking you through all the matches and potential outcomes of the tournament while also offering general thoughts about the state of New Japan in 2025. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: http…

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Wrestling Omakase #275: STARDOM Goddesses Tag League Nights 10-13 & Wrap-Up, DDT 11/30 Korakuen & Sendai Girls 11/22 w/ Snazzy 3:21:33

24d ago3:21:33

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This week on Wrestling Omakase, John is joined by returning guest Snazzy from Social Suplex & the Joshi-ing Around podcast, as they start out with- you guessed it- Japan travel talk! Whoa, what a shock! There's like 30 minutes of it I think if you'd like to fast forward to the actual wrestling- there's your damn timestamp for ya. Then they discuss …

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Open The Voice Gate: Tournament Edition! 1:06:15

24d ago1:06:15

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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. It’s a special early week episode covering the entirety of King of Gate 2025 to date to prepare everyone for the semifinals & finals on 12/3 in Korakuen Hall! Case and …

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389 Super J-Cast - World Tag League Takeover Night 1-4 1:17:37

26d ago1:17:37

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Long time World Tag League superfan @MikeyCC is joined by fellow tag leaguer AzumarEvil to talk through the opening rounds of the tournament, covering all the matches/teams and recent news during a particularly exciting edition of this year's tournament. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pr…

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me #55 Turning Point December 2006 - The Rematch, PCS Begins, VKM War 2:56:27

27d ago2:56:27

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Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Turning Point 2006 - including the rematch between Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe, the CASUAL FAN, the beginning of the Paparazzi Championship Series, VKM declare war on WWE with $1m challenge, Angle's lofty MMA claims, reaction to Russo's return, Paul Heyman and Big Show leaving WWE, TNA chants in W…

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The Flagship: Survivor Series War Games, MLW x Don Gato, Incorrect Spoilers & more! 1:15:54

27d ago1:15:54

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The Flagship is back with an abbreviated solo show! Rich flies solo to preview WWE Survivor Series: War Games and ROH Final Battle 2025. We also do a complete review of the tremendously disappointing MLW x Don Gato show and we get angry at The Aggregators copy-and-pasting incorrect spoilers. ---- 🎄 Flagship Patreon Black Friday Sale! 🎄 Starting mid…

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Emerald FlowShow #96: The Shoot Fool 1:14:44

28d ago1:14:44

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On this episode Paul and Gerard discuss Yuma Aoyagi's The Fool gimmick being a shoot and the consequences of his suspension. Then it's on to Big Japan where So Daimonji continues a great run as Strong Champion. NOAH had a big show in Sendai with Yoshiki Inamura vs. Kaito Kiyomiya for the GHC title and All Japan began its annual Real World Tag Leagu…

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Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective Ep 9 - SATO's Revenge 2:13:19

29d ago2:13:19

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Welcome to Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective! Welcome to 1995! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) lead off this edition of Those Days putting a bow on Michinoku Pro’s 1994 as it relates to the Great Sasuke and his award haul for the year and a discussion on great years of Junior Heavyweights. Wit…

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Wrestling Omakase #274: NOAH 11/21 Sendai, PURGE NIGHT OF TORTURE, STARDOM Goddesses Tag League Nights 8 & 9 (11/23 & 11/24), Sendai Girls 11/18 & OZ Academy 11/23 w/ Velkej 3:21:20

1M ago3:21:20

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"This week on Wrestling Omakase John is joined by returning guest Velkej Bracha as they start out by discussing bad booking (AEW, because John went to Full Gear for god knows what reason) and good booking (STARDOM, despite what you may have heard!). And, uh, vaccines I guess? Then they move into their planned topics for the episode, which start out…

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Music of the Mat Remix: Sitting in Catering 1:51:44

30d ago1:51:44

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The shorthand reference for a wrestler not being used on TV is that they're "sitting in catering." They're sitting in the back, eating some food, while other wrestlers get the spotlight and the glory. Just in time for Thanksgiving, Andrew is joined by returning guest Sean Flynn to hunker down in catering and chow down on songs about food or have fo…

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The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee: Full Gear Review! 59:18

1M ago59:18

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Fred rides solo to review this year's edition of Full Gear, which was a pretty damn good show with some questions in the creative. Fred digs into the matches & the booking direction of the company. It's a fun time - check it out! Like, comment, and subscribe, please. Sponsor The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: https://redcircle.com/the-good-the-bad-an…

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Mike & JD Show Ep.119: Samoa Joes Wins AEW World Title | Full Gear Fallout 1:14:21

1M ago1:14:21

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MIke & JD discuss a very controversial AEW Full Gear featuring a very polarizing main event that saw Samoa Joe win the AEW world title. Is heat in wrestling dead? or can angles like this and Frankie Kazarian's win over Mike Santana lead to business? Patreon.com/themikeandjdshow Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: …

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JBA: Marigold Korakuen Hall, Chihiro Hashimoto's 10th Anniversary, SAREEEism IX and more! 53:49

1M ago53:49

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The boys are back in town, as Kelly makes his triumphant return to the show, back once again to banter all about the joshi happenings! First there's a dive into the most recent Marigold Korakuen Hall show, including some discussion on weakness at the top of the card, a review of a big match from Chihiro Hashimoto's 10th Anniversary show, an attempt…

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The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee: Full Gear Preview! 1:14:56

1M ago1:14:56

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Fred & Tyler are back, and they're previewing this Saturday's Full Gear PPV! It's a great time, and we appreciate you listening. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Voices of Wrestling

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Shake Them Ropes. Cough Button 1:04:05

1M ago1:04:05

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Rob and Jeff discuss Bob Caudle, War Games and Full Gear Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Shake Them Ropes

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The Flagship: AEW Full Gear Preview, Khan/Helwani Interview, NWA, ZERO1, & more! 3:36:14

1M ago3:36:14

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The Flagship returns at full strength this week to preview this weekend's AEW Full Gear 2025 PPV, recap and react to Tony Khan's interview with Ariel Helwani, plus thoughts on the NWA World Heavyweight Title switch, ZERO1 vs. NOAH, & more! AEW Full Gear 2025 Instant Reaction LIVE Don't forget to join us Saturday immediately following the AEW Full G…

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Shake Them Ropes. Cough Button 1:04:05

1M ago1:04:05

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Rob and Jeff discuss Bob Caudle, War Games and Full Gear Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Voices of Wrestling

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate King of Gate 2025 Continues & Gate of Nostalgia! 1:14:27

1M ago1:14:27

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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. Case and Mike lead off the show discussing the results of the Wreslting Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame balloting and the inductions and ongoing candidacies of Gran Ha…

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Wrestling Omakase #273: Sendai Girls 11/16 & Marigold 11/17 Korakuens, STARDOM Goddesses Tag League Nights 4-7 & NOAH 11/15 Osaka w/ John Bivins 2:44:36

1M ago2:44:36

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This week on Wrestling Omakase the double John connection is back at it again, as John is once again joined by John Bivins! First, some complaints about a much too tiny anime convention John just went to, plus John B. also went to a renaissance faire (can you believe both these people have girlfriends??) where he ran into a Randy Savage impersonato…

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Mike & JD Show Ep.118: TNA's Very Bad Week 1:14:21

1M ago1:14:21

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Mike & JD discuss TNA's all time terrible PR week, from their fraudulent BFG ticket sales, to taking the title off Mike Santana, getting caught spreading false information, to kicking out a hardcore fan for taking pictures. Plus, TNA to AMC? WON Hall of Fame results, RIP Bob Caudle, & AEW's Blood & Guts! Patreon.com/themikeandjdshow Advertising Inq…

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388 Super J-Cast Tanahashi Retirement Match Opponent Fallout 1:31:02

1M ago1:31:02

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388 Super J-Cast Tanahashi Retirement Match Opponent Fallout Joel and Damon return to discuss Hiroshi Tanahashi's Retirement match vs Kazuchika Okada at this year's Wrestle Kingdom. The guys also discuss what led to the match announcement, the state of US wrestling journalism, what either man winning may mean for New Japan, World Tag League and we …