Voices Of Wrestling Podcast Network

It's JOSHI-MANIA this week on Wrestling Omakase, as we cover two recent Korakuen Hall events from two undercovered joshi promotions, plus give an overview of the current joshi scene as a whole! First we cover women's wrestling in Japan in general, mainly focusing around the TV/streaming landscape and where you can watch various promotions, as well as some of what's been going on lately. Then we get into two specific show reviews: first Ice Ribbon's 10/8 show headlined by a tag team title match featuring the Lovely Butchers, Hikaru Shida's return to the company she left after four years and her daring the entire roster to fight her, and a brief discussion on whether we're okay with 15-year-old rookies in joshi.  Then we move on to SEAdLINNNG's 10/3 show featuring the first round of the tournament to crown their inaugural singles champion! We discuss the very cool way the tournament was built up, with the promotion highlighting all 8 wrestlers' past or current championship succe

Sarah & Sarah Wrestling Around Europe with the 2 Sarahs trip to wXw WTTL weekend featuring Femmes Fatals 2018, Inner circle, the Oberhausen Open and the famous after party karaoke. MDKs trip to Progress Hello Wembley and Pro Wrestling Eve. Live unedited (almost) post OTT Tivoli reactions and news of the shows first sponsor the Muscle Hustle. Tracking Link: http://bit.ly/TMH2Sarahs  Promo Code: 2SARAHS1Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew and guest co-host JR Goldberg (Who Booked This?) step into the spooky, groovy world of LA Park! With his trusty chair, mastery of the air guitar, and penchant for getting down with his bad self, LA Park made his bones (har dee har har) as "The Chairman of WCW" back in the 90s. But this dancing skeleton has had a long, storied career and an eclectic assortment of theme songs. Listen in as Andrew and JR discuss the career, the music, and the phenomenon of LA Park.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Five Star Match Game makes its triumphant return! And we’re talking WCW 1990 - 1995, with three big guests, as it’s Bryan Rose (@br26) vs. Drew (@_burningspirits) vs. Phil (@bigtrosman) in an epic showdown that comes down to the wire again.  Don’t you dare miss this one!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) discuss news of WWE coming under criticism for its business deal with the Saudi government. With WWE Crown Jewel scheduled for November 2 in Riyadh, the wrestling company says it's "monitoring" the situation surrounding allegations that the Saudi government orchestrated the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Brandon wrote an article on the topic for The Daily Beast here: [https://www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-wwe-buddies-are-deeply-in-bed-with-saudi-regime](https://www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-wwe-buddies-are-deeply-in-bed-with-saudi-regime) * * * Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics) and listen to this week's premium episode. This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics: * WWE Q3 Google Trends * Reports of NJPW morale * Article on WWE $60 * List of Most Important Off-Screen WWE Personnel *

On this edition of the Super J-Cast, Joel and Damon discuss recent NJPW news with Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks, more Western influences in NJPW, preview the junior tag tournament, answer listener questions, Scampi Wars with a dragon, and much more! Follow us on Twitter: @thesuperjcast Buy A T-Shirt: prowrestlingtees.com/superjcast Discord Link: https://discordapp.com/invite/8zjHxnh Editor Dan: https://www.219films.netAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oli got lonely while he was back in the UK while the others were over in Germany and recorded a solo episode to try to make himself feel better. He ran down PROGRESS' big Wembley show, as well as previewing the RPW/OTT/NJPW weekender. (Episode delayed in release due to illness, so some points may be a tad dated)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on a loaded episode of the VOW Flagship Joe and Rich talk NJPW's King of Pro-Wrestling featuring Jay White joining Bullet Club, Shingo Takagi debuting as the LIJ X, the return of Chirs Jericho and much more.  Additional topics include a preview of the Super Junior Tag League, big picture thoughts on Impact Wrestling's place in the pro wrestling world, Bound for Glory, WWE Super Show-Down and more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris and Jeff go over the fallout from Super Show Dash Down, the heel turn of Bobby Lashley, and ask the question "What day does the week begin?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Wrestling Omakase John is joined by returning guest Kevin Brown (@darukinoi) to give a full review of New Japan's latest Ryogoku show, King of Pro Wrestling. Hear their thoughts on this very up and down but newsworthy show match-by-match, including why some stuff may just not be for them right now in New Japan. There's a lot of macro thoughts about NJPW's place in the wrestling world and what both want to see out of it vs. what they're actually getting at the moment. Other big topics include Shingo Takagi's debut as the newest member of LIJ, Taichi-Ospreay being set up as the next NEVER title feud, the state of the junior division without Hiromu, White-Tanahashi and the major post-match angle involving the BC OGs, and finally the three way main event, which was.......interesting. Plus, some bonus topics include: other Japanese wrestling promotions you might want to check out if you're not into NJPW right now (and what their current states are), John goes to the worst anime

In this week’s slightly abridged Super J-Cast, Damon and Joel give their instant reaction to King of Pro Wrestling, including their thoughts on the controversial main event, faction wars, Jericho and the debut of Shingo Takagi. Plus a Scampi cameo. Buy a Super J-Cast T-shirt: prowrestlingtees.com/superjcast Follow us on Twitter: @thesuperjcast Discord Link: https://discordapp.com/invite/8zjHxnh Editor Dan: @LouZyHero219 <--twitterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) discuss this week's news: * Discussion of any business effect resulting from the chaotic scene follow the UFC fight between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov  * Overall NJPW attendance update and Long Beach performance * ROH attendance update * WWE attendance update Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics) and listen to this week's premium episode. This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics: * WWE Australia Show * Bad WWE stock article * wXw-WWE relationship * Progress at Wembley * Neville returns to Dragon Gate * Mookie’s legal update Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

**Support our sponsor Dollar Shave Club — visit http://www.dollarshaveclub.com/voices and choose one of their starter sets today for only $5** This week on a loaded edition of the VOW Flagship we review NJPW's Fighting Spirit Unleashed preview NJPW's King of Pro Wrestling and give our strong thoughts on the triple threat main event between Kenny Omega, Cody and Kota Ibushi as well as a discussion of Omega as a IWGP Champion. Additional topics include our thoughts on the upcoming WWE Super Show-Down show, a Bouncin' Around Japan segment talking about Pac's return to Dragon Gate, the impact CIMA and his boys are having across the landscape, the shocking un-retirement of Atsushi Onita and much more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris and Jeff preview the WWE's big event in Australia, Jeff sinks his teeth into the Mae Young Classic....and taco talk.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's the final draft episode of 2018 this week on Wrestling Omakase! All the winners from past episodes compete: Winner of Vol. 1 (WWE Men/NJPW) Alex (@AlexWendland), winner of Vol. 2 (WWE Women/Joshi) & Vol. 3 (Indie Puro) John, winner of Vol. 4 (US/UK Indies) Jake (@Oatgan), and winner of Vol. 5 (Lucha) Mike Spears (@fujiiheya). This time around our draft board is EVERYONE IN THE WORLD, of any gender! WWE, NJPW, lucha, indies in America and Japan and around the entire world, joshi, no matter where anyone wrestles they are eligible! Each of us make 30 picks (the most picks of any of these drafts, although interestingly this ISN'T the longest draft episode...) and put together our rosters, then take them and put together our dream cards at the end! Once you've finished listening, head to the @wrestleomakase Twitter account and vote for who you think had the best card. Who wins the draft of champions is all up to you. We hope you enjoy our final fantasy draft episode of the year, this week on W

Oli and Arn are back to preview the huge upcoming wXw World Tag Team League festival of wrestling and everything that surrounds it. They also get sidetracked a lot and end up talking about ICW, as well as answering a boatload of listener questions.  Oh, and Arn gloats. A lot.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this edition of the Super J-Cast, Joel and Damon review the Fighting Spirit Unleashed show from Long Beach, CA. They also share their thoughts on the booking fears from many NJPW fans, the current title situations, fried chicken in Asia, we answer listener questions, and Damon's Cartwheel Death Match 3 is on the table. Buy a Super J-Cast T-shirt: prowrestlingtees.com/superjcast Follow us on Twitter: @thesuperjcast **Discord Link: https://discordapp.com/invite/8zjHxnh Editor Dan: He don't deserve a plug this week.**Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

That's gotta be… THAT'S GOTTA BE KANE!!! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Griffin Peltier (Voices of Wrestling) to open the gates of Hell and discuss the themes of Kane! The Big Red Machine has had a long and storied career, filled with fire, brimstone, and some of the nastiest guitar licks ever committed to record. Oh, and dentist drills. Lots of dentist drills.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) discuss this week's news: * Our WWE Q3 viewership analysis finds a declining trend especially among the female audience  * Mixed Match Challenge week 2 views underperforming  * Mookie's WWE YouTube power rankings (last 6 months)  Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at [wrestlenomics.com](wrestlenomics.com) and listen to this week's premium episode. This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics:  * WWE/BTIG Conference  * MLW Investors  * Barrios ready to sell up to 175k shares  * CM Punk/Colt Cabana Lawyer Fee lawsuit  * WWE CTE Lawsuit Ends / Kyros Blog  * Wrestler Visa Violations  Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Revival, Tye Dillinger, Street Profits-born again hardcore?  Not so fast, but we'll discuss it.  Also did they rush the "dissension" angle and plenty of unrepentant stupidity with random 7 second dance breaks.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy