Voices of Wrestling Podcast Network

In this week's episode of the New Japan Purocast, we discuss both nights of "The New Beginning in Sapporo" from 1/27 & 1/28.

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news:

* Vince McMahon press conference call on relaunch of the XFL

* Enzo Amore fired following rape allegations

* RAW25 viewership

* Mixed Match Challenge viewership update

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* Stephanie McMahon public interviews

* Triple H NXT conference call

* YouTube monetization guidelines changes

* Wrestlers' political campaign contributions

* 205 Live house show attendance

* Progress and NJPW coming to Australia

Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. 

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This week on the Voices of Wrestling flagship podcast: Joe and Rich recap the major announcement by Vince McMahon that he's resurrecting the XFL, discussions include what it means for WWE, why its doomed to fail and the precedent for start-up sports leagues. 

Additional show topics include the future of 205 Live, Enzo Amore's firing as well as previews of the huge weekend of shows including NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia, WWE Royal Rumble 2018 and two NJPW New Beginning in Sapporo shows. 

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Wrestling Omakase returns this week with a jam packed show full of variety! John is joined by returning guest Taylor (@tamaimbo) who last appeared during the live Omakase from Japan. The two open things up by reminiscing a bit on their trip to see puroresu live together, and give some advice to those of you who might be planning trips later this year for the G1 and such. They then move on to a review of RAW 25 from this past Monday, as both Taylor and John are NYC locals who ALMOST went to the show. Do they regret missing it? You can probably guess, but find out for yourself!

Once that's out of the way the two move on to part 2 of our puroresu grab bag that started last week! This time around we've got four NJPW/CMLL Fantasticamania shows to discuss, plus Korakuen Hall shows from All Japan, NOAH and Wrestle-1! John and Taylor also give an overview of Wrestle-1 and what they enjoy about the promotion, to try and encourage new fans to check it out. They also discuss Dragon Gate's recent 1/14 Osaka show that just made tape, and some issues the two of them have with the way current storylines are unfolding there. Finally, the two wrap it up with an interesting request from a listener: to each pick five wrestlers from the WWE current roster who we think a puro promotion could book better, and explain why. It's a fun little exercise to wrap up an episode that talks about wrestling from all over the world!

A 90 minute edition of Shake Them Ropes this week as we have a ton to get into:

Enzo Amore Released, Raw 25, Royal Rumble, Takeover: Philadelphia, Rumble pools, XFL week, and much more.

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The 5 Star Match Game returns with a true clash of titans! It's the Voices of Wrestling Flagship vs. the Purocast as Joe Lanza takes on Damon McDonald! The subject: New Japan Pro Wrestling. 

Five rounds of trivia including a brand new game! Who emerges as the King of Sports Trivia? Tune in and find out!

Make some noise! Music of the Mat celebrates its one-year anniversary by reuniting the Power Chords of Pain! Chris and Andrew come together to discuss the theme history of X-Pac. Thank you for supporting Music of the Mat over the past year!

In this week's episode of the New Japan Purocast, we preview the cards for "The New Beginning in Sapporo", taking place on 1/27 & 1/28\. Plus, FantasticaMania thoughts, early NJ Cup speculation, and more!

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news:

* 00:02:44 WWE CFO George Barrios gives misinformation on talent contracts at Needham Conference

* 00:35:27 Mixed Match Challenge on Facebook

* 00:48:50 WWE 2017 attendance analysis

* 01:03:28 Lavie Margolin joins us to talk about his new book, "TrumpMania", on Donald Trump's relationship with the McMahon family

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* Ring of Honor business talk with Lavie Margolin

* WWE Google Shopping search data

* Analysis on the most viewed videos on WWE's YouTube channel in 2017

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Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com.

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Sarah and Sarah return for episode two where they discuss what happened in May - August of 2017 in part two of their year in review. 

What wrestlers have ushered Sarah out of drinking establishments? 

What moments made them tear up? 

All is revealed in this episode.