Speaking of Strong Style - An NJPW podcast

By Steven Conway, Jeremy FinestoneSports Arts Wrestling Performing Arts

Speaking of Strong Style - An NJPW podcast episodes

March 06 New Japan Cup & Aaron Wolf with Chris Samsa
Jeremy Finestone and Chris Samsa are here with Episode 209 of Speaking of Strong Style! This week, the guys had a long discussion about Aaron Wolf, looked back at the final night of Fantasticamania, featuring Mistico, Mascara Dorada, Atlantis Jr., Averno and more. Jeremy and Chris also review New Beginning USA, which was a great show featuring Yota Tsuji versus Andrade El Idolo, Syuri versus Athena, Ricochet, the Knockout Brothers and a lot more. Plus, Chris Samsa dives deep on the New Japan Cup. Check out the show every Thursday at 5:30 pm eastern on Youtube
2 hr 9 min
February 27 New Beginning USA Preview and Fantasticamania
This week, Steven and Jeremy looked back at their favorite matches from Fantasticamania and previewed New Beginning USA. It's a great card on paper featuring Yota Tsuji versus Andrade El Idolo, Syuri versus Athena, Ricochet and the Knockout Brothers. Plus, talk of the recent departures and a look ahead to what should be the storyline for the upcoming New Japan Cup.
1 hr 35 min
February 20 Fantasticamania 2026 Begins
This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed the opening night of Fantasticamania 2026. CMLL sent some of its top stars to Japan, including Mistico, Mascara Dorada and Soberano Jr. Plus, they looked back at the career of Tadao Yasuda, a former IWGP Champion who symbolized Inoki-ism.
1 hr 21 min
February 13 New Beginning in Osaka Review, Four Farewells?
This week, Steven and Jeremy reviewed New Beginning, which featured several departures including Hiromu Takahashi, David Finlay, Gabe Kidd and more, a great tag team title match and two quite divisive title matches. Was Aaron Wolf's loss as stupid as Steven thought it was? Was Jake Lee's IWGP title shot as bad as a lot of fans thought? Plus, New Japan Cup brackets, Fantasticamania and the passing of Tadao Yasuda.
1 hr 36 min
February 06 Hiromu Takahashi Leaves NJPW, New Beginning Preview
Another week, another departure for New Japan. Steven and Jeremy talked about Hiromu Takahashi's exit and their differing feelings about it. Plus, two Korakuen Hall shows, Young Lion excursion news and a preview of New Beginning in Osaka.
1 hr 37 min
January 30 An EVIL Departure from NJPW
This week, Steven and Jeremy talked about EVIL leaving New Japan, his legacy in House of Torture, and who may lead in his absence. They also previewed two upcoming Korakuen Hall shows, plus American TV wrestling versus Japan's version and changes in the front office.
1 hr 20 min
January 23 Imminent Departures from NJPW, New Beginning Brings Old Habits
This week, Steven and Jeremy talked about impending departures from the New Japan roster and what affect they would that have. Plus, a look at this week's action, with some excellent wrestling mixed with some of the same booking mistakes that has put the company on the back foot. They also discussed what Yuya Uemura and Shota Umino need to do, and how Aaron Wolf is progressing.
1 hr 37 min
January 16 The Dangers of Wrestling, Shingo and Poi Married
This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed the good news of Shingo Takagi and Natsupoi's wedding, and the bad news of what pro wrestling can do to those in the industry. Is there any real answer? Plus, Road to New Beginning previews and the best books about New Japan.
1 hr 40 min
January 09 New Year Dash Brings Big News
This week, Steven and Jeremy recapped New Year's Dash, with its great main event. Plus, Tsuji's new stable, an explanation of the current title lineage, Aaron Wolf going on tour, SANADA's departure and a look ahead at upcoming matches. Jeremy also talked more about his time in Japan, including the NJPW podcast summit.
1 hr 41 min
January 05 Wrestle Kingdom 20 Recap, Tanahashi's Emotional Farewell
Steven and Jeremy are back with a special edition of the show, featuring a match-by-match analysis of an emotional Wrestle Kingdom 20 card. They talked of Hiroshi Tanahashi's last great match, his retirement ceremony, Aaron Wolf's impressive debut, Tetsuya Naito's appearance, and Yota Tsuji's big moment.
2 hr 4 min