Eastern Lariat

In this episode of the Eastern Lariat STRIGGA & Dylan travel to a parallel universe in the year 2020 in which the powers that be in japanese pro-wrestling are about to shift as two new big players fight for talent both on and underneath the radar of the mainstream pro-wrestling fan. Follow the duo as they draft veterans, prospects, heavyweights, juniors and more for their promotions to be.

Two weeks after the G1 Climax ended the Eastern Lariat crew gets back together to shed a light on some of the promotions that fell short to the spectacle that the G1 was. STRIGGA & Dylan talk about some of the best matches that happened in Pro Wrestling NOAH in recent months while also discussion some of the storyline developments on the ark. From there the two move on to All Japan's Summer Explosion Series, the King of DDT tournament and all the turmoil surrounding the KO-D Openweight Title. After STRIGGA talks about Takayamania Empire and Dylan gets to hype the most recent Tokyo Joshi Pro show he leaves the scenary as STRIGGA interviews French wrestler André Cartier who took a chance and lived in Japan while (in the end successfully) trying to get into the Japanese independent scene. Get some unique insights into the japanese scene including training in the Big Japan dojo.

The 28th G1 Climax is over and not only does New Japan Pro Wrestling have a survivor, but we are survivors as well, because for 19 events this tournament has been an incredible ride. On this show STRIGGA & Dylan go in depth with everything (no C Block, sorry) surrounding the G1 Climax final shows from Tokyo Nippon Budokan which includes one more look at the Firing Squad storyline and possible go away heat, the setup of Budokan, the tournament matches form Friday until Sunday, each person's tournament, the best matches and MVPs. Witness yet another altercation about Hangman Page as STRIGGA & Dylan get in a heated argument about the G1 newcomer. With the post G1 press conference in the rear mirror the Eastern Lariat crew also view at what lies ahead in the months to come and even talk about some possible Wrestle Kingdom matches. It's an XXLariat for extra large topic!

Before addressing G1 Climax business from Osaka STRIGGA & Dylan shed the light on DDT's Beer Garden shows, All Japan's Junior Tag League and the WRESTLE-1 Grand Prix. The main subject however are the two G1 shows from Osaka this past weekend. The Eastern Lariat crew goes in depth with the much loved Kenny Omega vs. Tomohiro Ishii and Kota Ibushi vs. Tetsuya Naito matches and also debates where the Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Michael Elgin and Kazuchika Okada vs. EVIL matches rank in the grand scheme of things. This and much more in a new Eastern Lariat episode!

Since the quest for fire is an ongoing theme on this episode of the Eastern Lariat STRIGGA & Dylan first take a look at ZERO1's Fire Festival and then about the King of DDT tournament that also started this week. Then the duo moves on to nights 11, 12 and 13 of the G1 Climax that again saw some great, but also some lackluster matches. The grind is there and midway through the G1 Climax some of the participants are clearly hurting, but the burning fighting spirit is undeniable.

In a new Eastern Lariat episode STRIGGA & Dylan first discuss All Japan's big show in Osaka from this Sunday that saw The Big Guns of Zeus & The Bodyguard going for singles gold while Yuma Aoyagi & Naoya Nomura challenged Jun Akiyama & Yuji Nagata for the All Asia Tag Team Title. The second and bigger point of discussion are nights 8, 9 & 10 of the G1 Climax that – once again – delivered outstanding action and maybe the match of the tournament half way through. STRIGGA & Dylan also once again discuss the Tongans & Jay White and also talk about the MVPs from each block

Two more G1 Climax shows in the books, another Eastern Lariat episode in the books! STRIGGA & Dylan are back yet again with their reviews of night 6 & 7 of the 28th G1 Climax from Korakuen Hall and Hajioji. In the center of attention are outstanding matches like Hirooki Goto vs. Tomohiro Ishii and Zack Sabre Jr. vs. SANADA, but once again also the Tongans and their controversial actions within the tournament. Not less controversial were Okada's demeanors in recent weeks that leads to the question: Is the Rainmaker back? Another topic besides New Japan is Shigehiro Irie – his match against HARASHIMA and the overall impression of him since returning to Dramatic Dream Team.

STRIGGA & Dylan are back yet again with their review of nights 4 & 5 of this year's G1 Climax that saw more controversy unvail when it comes to the Tongans and their way of handling business within the tournament and that controversy also impacts the Eastern Lariat crew. Besides arguing about that topic STRIGGA & Dylan talk about the wholesome Sabre vs. Yano bout, the great Naito vs. Ishii, Omega vs. Goto and White vs. Elgin matches as well as part 2 of Hangman Page's coming out party in his first ever G1 quest.

Three events down, 16 still to go! STRIGGA & Dylan give their first opinions on participants, matches and stories after the third day of the G1 Climax. The two talk about every tournament bout, mention their favorite and least favorite matches and go beyond the in-ring action as they discuss Jay White's very successful start in the tournament and where his chaos theory might lead us and how it could change the landscape of New Japan Pro Wrestling.

On the eve of the 28th G1 Climax tournament the band is back together as STRIGGA & Dylan join forces again to talk about the most recent events in New Japan Pro Wrestling including Strong Style Evolved UK and the G1 Special in San Francisco and to preview the biggest tournament of the summer. The Eastern Lariat crew gives an insight on their dream scenarios, block winners, possible upsets and drop a few names they are keeping an eye out for. Oh yeah, there's still that damn briefcase!