Best WCW Retrospect Podcasts (2025)

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The Flagship: AEW/NWA National Title Controversy, Blood & Guts, SNME, NJPW & more! 3:32:51

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This week on The Flagship: AEW announces they are adding the National Title to their lineup—just one problem: the NWA already has the NWA National Title! We discuss everything that went into this controversy, who has a real claim to the title, the title's history, and more. Plus, in other AEW news, we preview next week's Blood & Guts Dynamite, look…

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The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee – AEW Tries the All-Atlantic Championship Yet Again & Our WON HoF Ballots 1:16:40

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Fred & Tyler get together to talk about the latest news in AEW, including the creation of the National Championship in a carbon copy of 2022's All-Atlantic Championship and an attempt to square the circle that is all the rumors surrounding Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement match. Then Tyler & Fred break down who they voted for on their WON Hall of Fam…

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387 Super J-Cast Hiroshi Tanahashi Final Homecoming Review 1:40:16

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Joel and Damon are back to review Hiroshi Tanahashi's Final Homecoming in Gifu. The guys also discuss the very latest on Hiroshi Tanahashi's final match, what may be holding up the match announcement, World Tag lineups, and we answer your questions. Want more NJPW talk? www.patreon.com/superjcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands …

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Gate of Destiny & King of Gate Kickoff! 1:29:19

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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 been a busy week in the Dragon System and Case and Mike are back to talk all about Gate of Destiny weekend along with the kick off for 2025’s King of Gate tourname…

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Shake Them Ropes. The Match Be Yawn 52:55

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Two companies, one match, neither doing a build well. Plus Rob and Jeff discuss Logan Paul in the Rollins slot, Ridge Holland, and the National Title. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Voices of Wrestling

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #123: Why Has Everyone Lost Their Minds? 1:47:44

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On the latest episode of the Gentlemen’s Wrestling Podcast, David Bixenspan, co-host of the Between the Sheets podcast joins the show to discuss the tumultuous discourse that has infected all of pro wrestling. Jesse and Bix talk about the state of wrestling news aggregation, the reliance on older wrestler podcasts as “news”, how social media engage…

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Wrestling Omakase #271: STARDOM Crimson Nightmare, NJPW Tanahashi Homecoming & DDT Ultimate Party w/ Arametha 4:08:48

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This week on Wrestling Omakase we talk a trio of big shows from big companies! But first, John REALLY doesn't want to talk about what just happened to the Toronto Blue Jays, but for some reason returning guest Arametha insisted, so there's that. Also there's a little bit of talk about everyone's favorite subject, AMERICAN POLITICS! Yeah! And some o…

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Mike & JD Show Ep.116: WWE Champions are All Elite | Austin Aries is Back 55:06

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Patreon.com/themikeandjdshow Mike & JD are back with a better late than never Tuesday edition of the podcast. Mike is at work without his mic so bear with us. They discuss CM Punk and Jade Cargill winning WWE gold and the infamous photo the former AEW stars took with fellow former Elites Ricky Starks and Cody Rhodes. Plus the hypocrisy of CM Punk a…

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386 Super J-Cast Super Jr Tag League Review 1:44:18

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Joel and Damon return to review this year's Super Jr. Tag League and preview the block finals. The guys also discuss the latest on Hiroshi Tanahashi's final match, the politics of working partnerships, Adrian Adonis, wishing a second Goto run, and we answer your questions. Want more NJPW talk? . www.patreon.com/superjcast Advertising Inquiries: htt…

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Salón de la Fama del Wrestling Observer 2025: México, Japón, históricos y no luchadores 3:19:40

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La segunda parte de nuestro especial del Salón de la Fama del Wrestling Observer Newsletter 2025 (WON HOF). En esta ocasión platicamos sobre los candidatos de las secciones de Japón, México, Históricos US/Canadá y no-luchadores. Entre los nombres que discutimos se encuentran Gran Hamada, Maasaki Mochizuki, Io Shirai, Zack Sabre Jr., Los Infernales,…

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The Flagship: MLW, Austin Aries, Bobby Fish, SNME, Vince Russo/JCW/NWA & more! 3:54:10

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This week on The Flagship: an extensive recap and review of MLW's Symphony of Horrors, Austin Aries' resurgence has him heading to CMLL, Bobby Fish breaks his silence on CM Punk, WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, Hiroshi Tanahashi's Final Homecoming, against all odds The House of Torture making it to the finals of the Super Jr. Tag League, the bizar…

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Shake Them Ropes. Skunked 57:22

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Rob and Jeff preview Saturday Night's Main Event Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Voices of Wrestling

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Days of Thunder: WCW SuperBrawl 2000 1:53:02

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Days of Thunder returns for our first PPV in a minute, and what a doozy we have in WCW SuperBrawl 2000. With a company in disarray, not knowing they were meandering ever closer to the next full creative reboot, what can WCW muster to keep the company's pulse going? *Tank Abbott wrestles Big Al in Dave's favourite bad match in a while *The Letter T …

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Emerald FlowShow #94: Go & So 1:19:56

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After a longer than expected absence, Paul and Gerard are back to talk about GLEAT, So Daimonji winning the Big Japan Strong Title, recent NOAH shows and a huge jump by Go Shiozaki to All Japan. Plus a preview of the Real World Tag League. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Open The Voice Gate - Psypatra and Gate of Destiny Preview! 1:16:46

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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. Open The Voice Gate is back with the Gate of Destiny weekend ahead of us and a lot of happenings in the Dragon System to catch up on! Case and Mike talk about the rise …

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Music of the Mat Remix: Halloween Spooktacular 2025 2:04:19

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The Halloween Spooktacular is back! Yes, the Music of the Mat October tradition returns after not happening last year, and to celebrate Andrew and returning guest Cola the Lodger (VOW Discord) are crafting a playlist of songs that fit right in with spooky season. Artists played include Ozzy Osbourne, Lady Gaga, TV on the Radio, Gravediggaz, Smashin…

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Wrestling Omakase #270: Marigold Shine Forever, STARDOM 10/20 & 10/27, Tokyo Joshi 10/18, DDT 10/19 & AJPW 10/22 w/ Snazzy 3:25:46

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This week on Wrestling Omakase we've got another packed trip around most of the Japanese wrestling world! John is joined by returning guest Snazzy from Joshi ing Around & Social Suplex as they start things out with Marigold's enormous Shine Forever show from Ryogoku, which they both agree was the fledgling promotion's very best show of all time so …

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Mike & JD Show Ep.115: 2025 Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame Ballots | Vince Russo Returning to Wrestling 1:12:27

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Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) break down the 2025 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame candidates and submit our ballots, some of which may surprisee you. Plus we discuss Vince Russo coming back to wrestling (NOTE: This was recorded BEFORE is was revealed that Russo is working for JCW, Swerve Bro). Pattreon.coom/them…

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JBA: Marigold Grand Destiny, TJPW Additional Attack, Starlight Kid 10th Anniversary, OZ Academy Judgment Waltz and more! 52:35

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It's solo time! Taylor goes it alone to discuss a slew of big joshi action! Big shows galore on this episode, with talk of Marigold Grand Destiny, Tokyo Joshi Additional Attack, OZ Academy Judgment Waltz, Starlight Kid's 10th Anniversary show and so much more! And the action doesn't stop there, as there's also discussion of what's coming up in josh…

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384 Super J-Cast - Hiroshi Tanahashi Retirement Rumours 1:29:37

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384 Super J-Cast - Tanahashi Retirement Rumours Joel and Damon are back to react to some of the rumours about Tanahashi's final opponent and preview Super Jr. Tag League. www.patreon.com/superjcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Voices of Wrestling

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The Flagship: WWE/ESPN, WWE AI, Go Shiozaki vs. Kento Miyahara, & more! 3:11:20

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This week on The Flagship: how WWE is performing on ESPN Unlimited, the WWE AI story, Go Shiozaki vs. Kento Miyahara, the beginning of NJPW's Super Jr. Tag League, AAA Heroes Inmortales 2025, NXT Halloween Havoc, and more! WWE/ESPN Unlimited WWE AI story Go Shiozaki vs. Kento Miyahara NJPW Super Jr. Tag League AAA Heroes Inmortales 2025 NXT Hallowe…

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Shake Them Ropes. Dragon On 1:16:17

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With Rob fleeing to Mexico, Paul Fontaine of F4W and Fight Game Media joins Jeff to discuss headlines, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM it was a really good promo week and in Vader Club, Funk vs Flair I Quit from Clash IX New York Knockout.. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Salón de la Fama del Wrestling Observer 2025: Intro y los candidatos de EEUU/Canadá 3:17:48

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Lucha Jobbers regresa para meterse de lleno en el Salón de la Fama del Wrestling Observer Newsletter (WON HOF). Te explicamos cómo funciona, cuáles son los criterios, quiénes votan y todo lo que debes saber sobre el sistema. Después, analizamos a todos y cada uno de los candidatos de la sección Modern US/Canada: CM Punk, Samoa Joe, Jon Moxley, Sabu…

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Mike & JD Show Ep.114: WrestleDream Reaction and Fallout + TNA Takes a Month Off 1:07:09

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Get ad-free and premium content at patreon.com/themikeandjdshow Mike & JD discuss AEW WrestleDream and all the fallout about the show's length and scorned former employee Sarah Stock's call to arms to protect children from drowning in fish tanks. Plus, TNA takes a month off, is their TV deal in trouble? Finally a news roundup discussing AJ Styles r…

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Open The Voice Gate - The WON HOF Case for Masaaki Mochizuki 2:08:08

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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. On this special episode of Open The Voice Gate, Case and Mike go deep on Masaaki Mochizuki and his candidacy for the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. Using t…

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #122: First Time Hall of Fame Voting With Oliver Lee Bateman 2:00:10

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On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by author and wrestling writer Oliver Lee Bateman to discuss Oliver's Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame ballot. Oliver talks about his process as a first time voter, and they talk about a number of candidates in a wide ranging conversation, including …

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Wrestling Omakase #269: 2025 WON Hall of Fame Japan Region w/ Adam, Paul & Jeff 2:54:20

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Wrestling Omakase is back for a very special episode! John is joined by returning guests Paul Wedding (@PaulEWedding on Twitter) and Jeff Andrews, as well as first time guest Adam Berger, to break down all the candidates in the Japan region of the 2025 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame voting in detail! Here's everybody covered on this wee…

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The Flagship: AEW WrestleDream Preview, Andrade's Situation, NJPW, NOAH, TNA, NWA & more! 4:12:58

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This week on The Flagship: a preview of AEW WrestleDream 2025, AEW's shallow main event scene, the latest on Andrade, TNA going dark(ish) for the next four weeks, NJPW's King of Pro Wrestling, NOAH Wrestle Odyssey, Go Shiozaki's jump to AJPW, and also for some reason legendary WCW jobber The Gambler. AEW WrestleDream 2025 Preview Latest on Andrade …

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Shake Them Ropes. Prodigal Rob 55:26

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Rob's back and we talk Andrade, Wrestle Dream and do a Vader Club: HIAC 1998 from RAW Mankind and Kane. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Voices of Wrestling

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383 Super J-Cast - King of Pro Wrestling Review 1:54:33

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Joel and Damon are back to review King of Pro Wrestling from Ryogoku Kokugikan, as we break down the impact of Takeshita's big win, Aaron Wolf's feud with EVIL, and possible directions for Wrestle Kingdom 20. www.patreon.com/superjcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Open The Voice Gate: Dragongate in Fukuoka and DG in Super Jr Tag League! 1:08:27

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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 return to discuss the Dragongate participation in New Japan’s Super Jr Tag League tournament, the surprises, and a very surface preview of what they expec…

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Music of the Mat Remix: Hall of Fame 2025 1:48:07

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On this landmark 200th episode, Andrew and returning guest Dakota Jones (Voices of Wrestling) are diving into hall of fame season. Yes, this is the time of year when people discuss and debate the candidates for the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame, but Andrew and Dakota are focusing on a different (though just as noteworthy) institution: …

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Wrestling Omakase #268: NJPW King of Pro Wrestling, NOAH Wrestle Odyssey, STARDOM 10/11 & DG 10/8 Korakuens w/ Paul Volsch 3:05:04

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After a brief one week absence Wrestling Omakase is back on the air with another packed show talking four shows from all around the Japanese wrestling world! John is joined by returning guest Paul Volsch of VOW's own Emerald FlowShow (https://redcircle.com/shows/the-emerald-flowshow) as they start things out with some chat about the upcoming Wrestl…

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The Good, the Bad & the Hungee: WON Hall of Fame Talk with Adam Berger! 2:03:38

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Fred is joined by Adam Berger for a very special episode where we talk for nearly two hours about this year's voting for the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. We discuss people we're voting for, who we're not, and who we're on the fence about. It's a fun conversation - check it out! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priv…

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Mike & JD Show Special: Bound for Glory Reaction | Brace for IMPACT 1:06:44

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Mike brings Brace for IMPACT to replace The Mike & JD Show this week and he reviews a very bipolar Bound for Glory with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Also discusses the agony of TNA's TV deal and their upcoming live event schedule. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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JBA: Sareee in Ring of Honor, Oz Yokohama Budokan Preview, Marigold Grand Destiny Discussion and more! 45:03

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Kelly and Taylor are back for another great episode of Jumping Bomb Audio! They start the episode talking all things Stardom, including an underwhelming Korakuen Hall show and a Sareee title defense in Ring of Honor! They also discuss everything going on in ChocoPro in the lead up to Emi Sakura's 30th Anniversary! Then, they preview a lot of big up…

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Open The Voice Gate - GLEAT Problems and DG Gate of Victory! 1:52:42

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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. OTVG is back with an extra end-of-the-week episode leading off with the turmoil of GLEAT, CIMA, news about Tokio Bad Boys, and a question of what’s next for the Dragon …

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382 Super J-Cast - Is This It? 1:55:17

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Joel and Damon are back as they go full vent-mode on being a fan and doing a podcast focused on New Japan Pro Wrestling in 2025. From booking decisions, lack of stars, and all the struggles of enjoying New Japan. Raw, full of emotion, and honest discussion on the state of NJPW. Looking for more New Japan talk? . www.patreon.com/superjcast Advertisi…

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The Flagship: Big Data + Panel, NJPW, Santos Escobar, NXT, TNA, NWA, MLW, EPW & more 4:04:16

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This week on The Flagship: a classic spray-to-all-fields show covering NXT, TNA, NWA, MLW, NJPW, and much more! We NXT ShoWdown featuring the TNA Invasion, preview TNA's Bound for Glory, look at the upcoming NWA Samhain 3, review MLW Slaughterhouse, talk Santo Escobar's new contract, share more thoughts on the new Big Data + Panel ratings system, p…

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Shake Them Ropes. Buzzer Beater 41:02

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This week, this was probably going to be the last Shake Them Ropes, then something weird happened. Also a preview of Crown Jewel Perth. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Voices of Wrestling

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #121: Where Are All The Black Wrestlers In The WON Hall of Fame? 1:23:23

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On the latest episode of the GWP, host Jesse Collings is joined by author and historian Ian Douglass to talk about the historic lack of inductees and candidates in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame Ian and Jesse discuss the circumstances that have led to some historical contributors to be overlooked by the voting body, as well as the b…

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Days Of Thunder #100: Girls, We Got Some Comishinin' To Do 1:59:37

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A teething baby, a wedding, and a honeymoon later, Days of Thunder is back on the air! Dave and Lee try to shake the rust off with the most non-descript 100th episode of something you've ever heard. This week on the show: Snack Talk: Wedding Edition Peacemaker Season 2 chat, no spoilers! The Dull Men's Club Derby A power struggle in WCW, for once. …

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Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective Ep 8 - Double Hell Death Match 1:39:18

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Welcome to Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective! Those Days returns as it’s time to close out Michinoku Pro’s 1994! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) discuss a return to Tohoku for Michinoku to close out their year, starting with a huge show in Iwate (10/30) and the Double Hell Exploding Wire Timed…

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The Mike & JD Show Ep. 113: Andrade Returns to AEW Amid Drug Testing Failures | Nielsen Ratings Disaster for Pro Wrestling 1:16:12

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The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: Andrade is Back, AEW Attendance Under Hangman, & More 1:05:49

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Tyler & Fred talk about the return of Andrade El Idolo to AEW, AEW attendance trends with the title reign of Hangman Page and if putting the title on him has been a good move, and a quick look at some of the highlights of All Out & this past week's Dynamite. Like, comment, and subscribe so we can hand off title belts more cleanly than Adam Page. Sp…

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381 Super J-Cast Destruction in Kobe Review 1:41:24

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Joel and Damon are back as they review New Japan's Destruction in Kobe with full analysis and news including Zack Sabre, Jr. vs. Ren Narita , David Finlay vs. Yota Tsuji , and Oleg Boltin vs. Don Fale. The guys also discuss NOAH involvement, hooligan culture, wives obsession with murder mystery, Wrestle Kingdom and so much more. Looking for more Ne…

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The Flagship: STARDOM & Saya Kamitani, State of NJPW, New Texas Pro & more! 4:03:10

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The Flagship returns this week with a very special show as Rich enlists the help of three very special guests to fill in for Joe and cover a wide range of topics! In our first hour, Scott Edwards (http://www.youtube.com/@ScottEWrestling) joins the show to discuss STARDOM's huge show last Friday, Saya Kamitani vs. AZM, what's going on with STARDOM, …

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Shake Them Ropes. Ace 1:04:59

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Jeff's co-host from The Dynamite Show, F4W's Paul Fontaine joins him for some Lazy River-ing. He also picks Vader Club: Honma vs. Ishii from New Beginnings 2015. 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 Gate of Miyane & Kobe w/ Flamita GREATNESS 1:29:56

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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 reunite to discuss an interesting week in Dragongate including Flamita’s incredible week, Ryoya Tanaka as Brave Gate champ, Miyane guest appearances, a st…

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Music of the Mat Remix: Oh My God! 1:26:00

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"Oh my God!" wasn't just Joey Styles's famous catchphrase in ECW, it's also what many wrestling fans exclaim when something wild happens like a crazy spot or a surprise appearance. On this episode, Andrew is joined by first-time guest and actual pastor Josh to play songs with the word God (or Gods) in the title. They don't have to be religious song…