Voices of Wrestling Podcast Network

This week, Chris does his best Taxicab Confessions impression, then we talk Okada leaving NJPW, injuries to Seth Rollins and Cora Jade and Tony Khan bringing back the rankings. Then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM including asking if R-Truth is the best of this type of character WWE has done, Joe/Hook and what they got right and what they didn't, that Young Bucks promo and more.

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An emergency podcast special to discuss the bombshell that Kazuchika Okada is leaving New Japan Pro Wrestling. We take a massive victory lap (of course) for breaking the news and dissect the story from every angle including the timeline, what the office knew, who has been in Okada's ear, the state of puro in 2024, and what NJPW can do to bounce back.

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What a week in the world of professional wrestling. Late on Thursday night the 18th of January, New Japan Pro Wrestling released a statement that Kazuchika Okada is leaving the promotion. Is he coming to All Elite Wrestling in the coming weeks?

Also, HOOK delivered in a major way against Samoa Joe. Is it the best squash match in the history of professional wrestling?

Fred and Tyler discuss the FSM top 50 and Fred's top 100 wrestlers of the year.

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The Flagship Podcast returns to talk about the breaking news of Kazuchika Okada leaving NJPW, where he will end up, how this happened, and all of the details we know as the news broke last night.

Plus:

• NJPW's Battle in the Valley and the box office success of April's Windy City Riot.
• TNA is back! We'll review TNA's Hard to Kill PPV featuring the debut of Nic Nemeth.
• FSM 50: Voices of Wrestling has released the annual FSM 50 countdown. We'll look at the list and give our reaction to the final rankings.
• Contract Season Updates: More moves are happening in the wrestling world; we'll give you all the latest news and notes in an exciting pro wrestling free-agent season.
• Time permitting, we'll also discuss the Mascara Dorada vs. Templario from CMLL on January 5 and standout matches from both Osaka Pro and Big Japan Wrestling.

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Paul is back from his trip to Japan with lots to talk about. Gerard and Paul also cover all of the backstage drama from All Japan, the Masanobu Fuchi anniversary show, and have some good things to say about the recent NOAH shows and the direction of the company in general.

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Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show. On this week's episode we discuss:

- Kazuchika Okada leaving NJPW

- AEW's ratings success without MJF

- Samoa Joe having the run of his career in 2024

- TNA's relaunch

- NJPW's US business picking up

- RAW to Amazon Prime rumors

- Black Taurus reportedly signing with AEW. Loses name

- Paul Walter Hauser shouts out Matt Cardona & Ibushi at the Emmy's

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Joel and Damon are back for their review of Battle in the Valley from San Jose, California. The guys discuss all the matches, storylines, and fallout from the big US show. Also, Joel and Damon discuss Rainmaker trademarks, Will Ospreay's closing stretch for the company, good ticket sales for New Japan, and answer your lame questions.

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On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by Alan4L of Pro Wrestling Torch to discuss the major topics in Japanese pro wrestling heading into 2024. The lads start by discussing WWE's potential involvement in AJPW, the crowning of Yuma Aoyagi in 2023, and what the future holds for Katushiko Nakajima. They then talk about NJPW, fallout from Wrestle Kingdom, the need to elevate new names to the main event and the latest crop of young lions. They wrap it up at the end with some talk about Dragongate and NOAH.

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Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Dragongate has finally kicked off their 2024 with a huge doubleheader at Korkauen Hall including Masaaki Mochizuki vs Shingo Takagi X celebrating Mocchy’s 30th Anniversary, Big Hug vs Shun vs Natural Vibes for the love and (hug) of one Jacky Funky Kamei, Triangle Gate matchups, Mochizuki Jr and a whole lot more!

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As we continue to set the stage after World's End, All Elite Wrestling continues to get back to what they used to be. Hosts Tyler and Fred discuss the week that was in AEW, why Samoa Joe is still one of the best in the world, DJ Woo Kid's first person view of Brawl out and our picks for the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards.

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