Speaking of Strong Style - An NJPW podcast

By Steven Conway, Jeremy FinestoneSports Arts Wrestling Performing Arts

Speaking of Strong Style - An NJPW podcast episodes

October 16 King of Pro Wrestling Fallout, AEW v New Japan?
This week, Steven is back from his vacation with a slight cold, but the guys took in a strong King of Pro Wrestling show, with another main event classic with Yota Tsuji facing Ryohei Oiwa. They also talked about the heavy AEW presence leading to Wrestle Kingdom, including Kenny Omega's surprise appearance, Jon Moxley's challenge, Will Ospreay and MJF's involvement, and how Kingdom may end up with an AEW v New Japan theme. Plus, Super Junior Tag League teams, Taichi's special show and more. EP 241
1 hr 38 min
October 08 King of Pro Wrestling tour yields mixed results | Forbidden Door at Wrestle Kingdom | Speaking of Strong Style
Jeremy Finestone returns solo with Episode 240 of Speaking of Strong Style! This week, he recapped the Road to King of Pro Wrestling shows with IWGP Tag and Jr title matches and previewed King of Pro Wrestling! Plus.... MJF in New Japan??! Also, Jeremy talks about how Wrestle Kingdom might feel like a Forbidden Door?
1 hr 8 min
October 01 PAC Remembered, Destruction in Kobe
This week, Steven and Jeremy talked about PAC and how he affected their perception of wrestling over the years. Plus, a match-by-match breakdown of Destruction in Kobe, featuring one excellent title match between Yota Tsuji and Hirooki Goto, and a disappointing one with Gabe Kidd and Drilla Moloney. They also previewed the week's upcoming action, including two shows with title matches in Korakuen Hall.
1 hr 25 min
September 25 Junior Heavyweight Title Matches, Destruction Preview
This week, Steven and Jeremy talked about New Japan's tour of Hokkaido, including the Knockout Brothers' brawl with their spiritual ancestors, Togi Makabe and Toru Yano. Plus, Mistico and El Desperado faced SHO and DOUKI while YOH took on Taiji Ishimori in title match action. They also previewed the Destruction in Kobe show, headlined by Hirooki Goto challenging Yota Tsuji for the IWGP title.
1 hr 34 min
September 17 Battle Line Hokkaido, TV Asahi's English Broadcasting Ideas
This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed TV Asahi's plans for English broadcasting, Wrestle Kingdom tickets going on sale and a look ahead to New Japan's continuing tour of Hokkaido. Plus, NJ talent on the CMLL Anniversario show.
1 hr 11 min
September 10 Road to Destruction, Claudio Coming, Fujita's Big Win
This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed the passing of The Butcher and Superstar Bill Dundee, the coming Korakuen Hall renovation, and this week's events. They talked about Jeff Cobb's return to the NJPW ring, Shun Skywalker's in-ring debut as a member of House of Torture, and whatever the heck is that weird finisher he has. Plus, Shingo Takagi versus Claudio Castagnoli coming to Kobe and Kosei Fujita's big win over Aaron Wolf.
1 hr 27 min
September 04 United Empire in AEW, Blue Justice, Young Lions Abroad
This week, Jeremy reported on New Japan's presence in AEW, including Will Ospreay getting a main event victory in Wembley Stadium. They discussed how Callumn Newman and the United Empire played into Ospreay's story, and what it might mean for New Japan in the future. Steven gave his report on what former Young Lions Shoma Kato and Katsuya Murashima have been up to on excursion. Plus, they previewed this weekend's action, with Jeff Cobb and Shota Umino's returning to NJPW rings.
1 hr 17 min
August 28 NJPW Title Status, Champions and Challengers
This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at each title in New Japan pro wrestling, where the champions currently stand and who their next challengers are likely to be. Plus, thoughts on Dolly Parton, Tim Curry and the Transformers. Steven also concluded his look back at the career of Hiroyoshi Tenzan.
1 hr 27 min
August 21 G1 Finals Match an All-Time Classic with Chris Samsa
This week, Steven and Jeremy were joined by Chris Samsa from sportofprowrestling.com to discuss the sublime G1 Final match. They looked at how Ryohei Oiwa and Yuya Uemura put together a classic that was somehow modern and mixed with past styles at the same time. Plus, the tournament's special prizes, Hiroyoshi Tenzan's retirement, Shun Skywalker's debut, a new Young Lion on the way and more.
1 hr 41 min
August 14 G1 Climax Playoffs Preview, Block review, Steven's Mandela Effect Moment
This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at the end of block play in the G1 Climax tournament. They previewed the semifinals, speculating on Yota Tsuji's chances of winning as the champion and assessing whether Ryohei Oiwa, Callum Newman or Yuya Uemura would be a better choice. Plus, who was helped and who was hurt by the tournament. Steven also looked at Hiroyoshi Tenzan's career on top as his retirement approaches, and he also looked at whether he should get his head examined over the name of a wrestling move (probably).
1 hr 34 min