Voices of Wrestling Podcast Network

With the huge news of TV-ASAHI and CyberAgent acquiring New Japan, two segments today covering this development that will shape Japanese professional wrestling for years to come. First, it's a crossover with the Super J-Cast with Joel joining Paul for a discussion of what this all means. Then Gerard gives his thoughts with what this means for All Japan and the wider world of puroresu.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of The Flagship, we discuss the huge news that Bushiroad is selling its NJPW shares to TV Asahi and CyberAgent, what it means for the future of NJPW and Japanese wrestling, and more. We also preview this weekend's AAA Noche de Los Grandes show featuring the hottest feud in pro wrestling, WWE's Clash in Italy, the return of MLW, whatever the heck VEEPS is, hotel continental breakfasts, pretzel buns, and much more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon are back to discuss TV Asahi & CyberAgent's purchase of New Japan Pro Wrestling - what we know, what this may mean for the future of New Japan, and where there may be challenges. The guys also review New Japan's Best Of The Super Junior 33 - Night 8, including Yoshinobu Kanemaru vs Daisuke Sasaki, Hyo vs SHO, Jun Kasai vs Francesco Akira, and Robbie Eagles vs Taiji Ishimori. For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here  www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Advertising Inquiries: https://redc...

Well hello there, it's been a while hasn't it?Dave and Lee return from child-induced sabbatical once more to hit the ground running, restoring our commitment to finishing our run on Thunder Road if it kills us. Thank you all so much for sticking it out the last few months, we are giddy to be back. Please permit us this chance to shake off our ring rust as we return to a 2000 Thunder with*AMNESIA??*Mike Jones vs. Tank Abbott, the one we've all been waiting for*The Assassination of Terry...

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.With the first Sapporo weekend of the year in the books (5/22-4), Mike and Case are back to make sense of the events in Dragongate. They discuss the state of the promotion with Kobe World two months out, the situations now with new Triangle Gate and Twin Gate champions, and the good and bad from three shows in Hokkaido! Our podcast provider, Red Circle, offers t...

John is joined once again by Arametha, the man of many pronunciations, as they discuss mostly absolute nonsense for 45 minutes before finally getting into STARDOM's Queen Dynasty show! They break down another strong showing for the World Wonder Ring at the box office, a fun undercard, and then very notable first title defenses for Sayaka Kurara & Hanan! After that it's over to New Japan for continuing coverage of the Best of the Super Juniors tournament, covering night 4 from Korakuen Hall (the final true dual block show for a while) before heading into single block nights from Osaka, Hyogo & Kyoto...

On the latest episode of the GWP, Jesse Collings is joined by Gerard Di Trolio of the Emerald FlowShow to discuss how AJPW and other promotions have gained ground on New Japan Pro Wrestling as the premium pro wrestling promotion in Japan. They talk about the Champions Carnival results, NJPW's struggles to elevate certain talents, Gedo booking issues, AJPW and NOAH's investment in younger talent, success of joshi promotions replicating what NJPW used to do and more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon return to review New Japan's Best Of The Super Junior 33 - Night 4 including Robbie X vs Kosei Fujita, YOH vs SHO, Master Wato vs Francesco Akira, and Titan vs Valiente JR. The guys also discuss Joel's Arsenal Championship Week, Damon's missing elements with Robbie X, the lost Master Wato, and we answer your questions. For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here  www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Flagship is back after a week's hiatus with a loaded show featuring a preview of AEW Double or Nothing 2026, reviews of ROH's Supercard of Honor 2026 and AJPW's Champion Carnival 2026 finals.We'll also talk about the life and career of Phil Hickerson, Brock Lesnar's return, Mick Foley joining AEW, BARON CORBIN headlines, Heidenreich's viral Walmart photo & so much more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rob is using the holiday weekend to enjoy boats and cider so Jeff's host on the Dynamite Show, Paul Fontaine joins him to talk about Marcel Bartel's arrest, SNME and Double or Nothing. Also Jeff thinks HHH is stuck in Ruthless Aggression.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ryan is joined by John Pollock from POST Wrestling to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Gunther/Walter. Plus, they discuss the passing of Ted Turner and his importance to pro wrestling.Listen to POST Wrestling on all available podcast platforms or go to postwrestling.com for wrestling coverage.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/post-wrestling/id1328332258Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.LINK DUMP:Walter vs Daisuke Sekimoto: https://www.dailymotion...

Welcome to Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective!Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) return to Michinoku Pro and late July 1996 where MichiPro has entered a Title Match Frenzy! They discuss the changing Japanese media climate before getting into The Great Sasuke and Tiger Mask IV’s July CMLL Mexico tour. From there, it’s time to talk about The World Championship Title Series tour, try to figure out the legitimacy of the Central American Middleweight Title, observe the growth of the young roster. Soon it’s August 5th, 1996 and it’s time to...

John is back alongside returning guest Velkej Bracha as they open things up with the start of NJPW's annual Best of the Super Juniors tournament! They discuss all the tournament action from nights 1 through 3 all around Tokyo, breaking down which performances have been entertaining and which ones have been grating so far (and there's been plenty of both!). Then they head back to AJPW to wrap up their surprisingly good 2026 Champion Carnival, in front of one of their biggest crowds in years at Ota, before looking ahead to some big upcoming shows next month....

Paul and Gerard and back to discuss the many ups and downs of Pro Wrestling NOAH where a great GHC Heavyweight Title match is overshadowed by questionable booking elsewhere on the card. Then it's on to All Japan to cover a great Champion Carnival finals show including an incredible performance by Go Shiozaki. Plus discussion of the upcoming Voices of Wrestling 30 Under 30 poll.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike & JD break down the latest wrestling news and controversy in Episode 140.They dive into the rumored Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight, whether it was a work, Ronda’s lasting impact on women’s wrestling and sports, and if MVP MMA can become a legitimate #2 promotion.Plus, WWE’s push the narrative that AEW will be cancelled by Paramount & how it helps keep talent salaries down, a tribute to the late Barry Blaustein and Beyond the Mat, and their Top 5 Wrestling Documentaries.Support the show and get early access, bonus episodes, and more b...

Kelly and Taylor return, and they've got a whole lot to talk about!They start with discussing two big shows, TJPW's Yes Wonderland and Marvelous' 10th Anniversary show!After that, they preview Stardom's Queens Dynasty and Marigold's Shine Forever show!Check it out!Please follow us on BlueSky: @jbombaudioYou can support this podcast at http://redcircle.com/jumping-bomb-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon return to preview New Japan's Best Of The Super Junior 33 including block predictions, junior division parity, and break-out stars. Plus, even more Arsenal vibes, Damon's Chrono Trigger obsession, Aaron Wolf and House of Torture and we answer your questions. For more New Japan talk, subscribe to the Super J-Cast Patreon. Jump here  www.patreon.com/superjcast and consider becoming a member!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rob and Jeff discuss overloading of May, Beyond the Mat, and the goodbye for now of AsukaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

"Under a hood" is an old school wrestling term that means working under a mask. The mask is a big part of pro wrestling, especially in lucha libre where it is sacred. Some songs have their own masks, so to speak, in that the titles are not found anywhere in the lyrics. On this episode, Andrew and returning guest Rich Kraetsch (Voices of Wrestling) play songs that fall into that category. Artists played include Third Eye Blind, Kasabian, Massive Attack, Little Brother, Public Image Ltd., Sunny Day Real Estate, Faith No More, and many more. Don't try to unmask...

Mike & JD discuss the life and times of media icon Ted Turner, how he saved WCW from death multiple times and his candidacy for the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame. Plus, AEW sues Triller and Mike discuss WWE BacklashAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy