Eastern Lariat

It's G1 time! The most wonderful time of the Japanese wrestling year is upon us. Sadly, it's not all sunshine as STRIGGA is out for this week doing his civil duty, so Dylan is riding solo this week for the first time in almost 2 years! He breaks down all 20 participants in the G1, goes over statistics from last year and mentions some of their best work as well as theories on their 2018 booking and his opinion on each man's in-ring prospects, where he expects them to rank in his own rankings, and then gives a final prediction on the G1 Final and its winner, as well as where it could lead for Wrestle Kingdom, including a big hot take on who WON'T be getting big singles matches in January. The show closes with a preview of the G1 Special at the Cow Palace, Dylan proving he's never one to sell his own analysis short, and some match recommendations from all over the world of Puroresu for you to catch up on in between the G1 Special and the official G1 Climax.

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STRIGGA & Dylan return to discuss NJPW's Dominion from this past Saturday that was an eventful and trend setting show for many reasons. The Eastern Lariat crew goes in depth on everything on the show and surrounding it from the monumental Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega match and its aftermath over Chris Jericho making a huge impact to New Japan's ambitious program in the near future and the new president's visions. Besides that STRIGGA & Dylan also go back to the Best of the Super Junior and answer some questions regarding Okada's future and the upcoming G1 Climax.

Japan & China are the focus of the latest Eastern Lariat episode in which STRIGGA & Dylan first of all look back at All Japan's Korakuen Hall with the historic main event between Kento Miyahara and Naomichi Marufuji and also take a look at the upcoming All Japan cards in June. After that the duo sets sail for a voyage to China to discuss the new partnership between Pro Wrestling NOAH and Eastern Heroes as well as Oriental Wrestling Entertainment and their promising talent. In a show that was taped before the news of Io Shirai leaving for WWE the Eastern Lariat crew talks about Shirai & Stardom, Sendai Girls, PURE-J and Ice Ribbon in order to provide an overview of the current Joshi scene.

Halfway through the 25th edition of New Japan's big junior heavyweight tournament STRIGGA & Dylan got back together to take a special look at each of the 16 participants and what they contributed to the tournament so far. They highlight the best performers, matches and developments that the Best of the Super Junior has to offer. Plus: What can we expect from New Japan's new president? How do New Japan in Cow Palace and All In effect one another?

We're fired up about pro-wrestling! From the highs and lows, from the most compelling stories and matches to rather questionable decisions and confusion about titles STRIGGA & Dlyan discuss all the big matches and developments from the Wrestling Dontaku tour and also look at the upcoming Best of the Super Junior as well as Dominion. Other topics include the split of Dragon Gate business affairs, NOAH opening Pandora's box with their new discount, Big Japan's glass ceiling and The Great Sasuke going to war against the Brahman Brothers.

All Japan's Champion Carnival is over so STRIGGA & Dylan got together to discuss the entire tournament: What does Marufuji winning mean for All Japan? Where does the promotion go next? Who was the MVP? What were the best and worst matches? Besides that the duo discusses All Japan's rookie situation and what could change.

The Eastern Lariat returns with a special (tokushu) edition in which STRIGGA & Dylan approach WrestleMania weekend from a japanese perspective. They highlight some of the best performances of the weekend and discuss some events like BloodSport, Spring Break, WWN/EVOLVE and of course ROH Supercard of Honor. A heated discussion about Cody vs, Kenny Omega is followed by an analysis of NXT TakeOver New Orleans and the question in which aspects comparisons between NJPW and WWE can be drawn.

For this episode of the Eastern Lariat STRIGGA & Dylan are joined by Jay Bradley who recently finished a three month tour of Pro Wrestling NOAH in Japan. Jay takes us behind the curtain, talks about his experiences inside and outside the ring, tells us who hits the hardest, why Hideki Suzuki and him have a connection with Antonio Inoki and … oh yeah, Strong Zero! Following that interview STRIGGA & Dylan discuss the start of this year's Champion Carnival as well as their favorite matches from Big Japan's Ikkitousen Strong Climb tournament so far.

In a new episode of the Eastern Lariat STRIGGA & Dylan go in depth on New Japan's Sakura Genesis show and discuss the top matches on this show before looking at the upcoming tour in April & May including the big IWGP Heavyweight Title match between Kazuchika Okada and Hiroshi Tanahashi at Wrestling Dontaku. Besides New Japan the dynamic duo also talks about DDT, BASARA, Stardom, Toshiaki Kawada's show in late April and answer some listener questions which includes some fantasy booking.

Friendship and love on the one hand and hatred on the other hand are emotions that are closer than one might think so this week's Eastern Lariat episode focuses on New Japan Pro Wrestling's Strong Style Evolved featuring the big tag match between The Golden Lovers and The Young Bucks, the BULLET CLUB and much more. While New Japan went to foreign shores, DDT presented their big Sumo Hall show and All Japan Pro Wrestling was live on their new streaming service AJPW TV for the very first time. Three reviews, one show, this is the Eastern Lariat!