Joel and Damon are back to review Dominion from Osaka-jo Hall, including Despe's big win and Damon's controversial reaction, Mox and EVIL's surprising performance, beefy dudes beating each other up, Hikuleo's farewell, the importance of this year's G1 and its changes, and your questions. Our Sponsors: * Support our sponsor Arena Club and get 10% of…

We are creeping closer and closer to the third-annual Forbidden Door show where multiple promotions are set to be represented. As we keep building toward the massive show, feuds and stories continue to develop, most notably Will Ospreay vs. Swerve Strickland for the AEW World Championship. Did Ospreay have the most boring four-star match ever with …

Esta semana volvemos con una previa de Triplemania Tijuana y el chisme de la relación entre CMLL y AAA. Además, reseña exhaustiva de NJPW Dominion, los cambios de Tanahashi en la empresa y las luchas pactadas para AEW Forbidden Door. También platicamos sobre lo más reciente del caso de Vince McMahon, las donaciones a Southground Wrestling en Uganda…

The Flagship returns this week with an absolutely loaded show reviewing NXT Battleground, previewing WWE Clash at the Castle, speculating on the WWE & NOAH announcement, contract season updates (Chad Gable, Ricochet, Booker T, Hikuleo & more) & more! The Overrun We ran out of time on The Flagship so it is time for The Overrun! Subscribe to the $5 t…

In this week's episode of the Mike & JD Show, we're thrilled to have BQ of The Impact Lounge join us to dive into some major developments in the world of wrestling! Get ready for an in-depth discussion on all things TNA, AEW, and WWE. TNA Topics: - Jeff Hardy is set to make his TNA return this weekend, confirmed by multiple sources via PWInsider. M…

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. OTVG is back with an impromptu Dragon System Buffett discussing this weekend for Dragongate in Hakata, Case and Mike try to make sense of GLEAT, Ricochet’s free agency,…

Kelly & Taylor are back once again to discuss Tokyo Joshi's latest Korakuen Hall show, Prism 24, featuring two title matches and three Kongs! Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi in the last two weeks, including the newest SUKEBAN show, news from Stardom, a big Gatoh Move title change and much more! There's of course…

After discussing the news that Pepsi is now number 3 behind Dr. Pepper, Chris and Jeff discuss CMLL/AEW and THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM with a preview of NXT's Battleground, the MJF promo, why you should watch Smackdown and on Vader Club: The Headhunters vs. Miguel Perez Jr and Crash the Terminator from Ultra Clash 1993. Our Sponsors: * S…

All Elite Wrestling is coming up on the third-annual Forbidden Door show! We saw the door open just a little bit wider this week with CMLL allowing AAA adjacent talent on the same shows as CMLL talent. It shows a real sign of trust with Tony Khan and AEW. There is also a lot more news, including information of their residency in Arlington. All of t…

For ad-free and exclusive premium content subscribe at patreon.com/themikeandjdshow Welcome to Episode 60 of the Mike & JD Show! This week, we're diving into the hottest topics in pro wrestling, including free agency updates and the swirling rumors about WWE buying TNA. Join us for an in-depth discussion on: Topics Covered: AEW is Schizophrenic: An…

This week on The Flagship: a loaded show previewing NJPW's Dominion show, Hiroshi Tanahashi's 10-point plan, plus a review of MLW Battle Riot IV, a preview of NXT Battleground, details on AEW's Arlington residency, the latest on the WBD's negotiations with the NBA and how it affects AEW and more. Our Sponsors: * Support our sponsor Arena Club and g…

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. OTVG is back to discuss Dragongate’s Rainbow Gate doubleheader with Luis Mante vs Ben-K for the Dream Gate and YAMATO vs Kota Minoura, Hair versus Hair main events, the…

Joel and Damon are back to preview this year's BOSJ Finals and our annual Dominion preview. The guys also discuss EVIL winning and what that would mean to many, being wrong about Taiji Ishimori and Hiromu Takahashi, BOSJ semi-final reviews, and how this Dominion show ranks, HENARE going for gold, and answering your questions. Our Sponsors: * Suppor…

Oh boy Oh boy oh boy. The second week of the Russo era, and we have been struck down by technology, illness, back pain and at least one toddler. Nevertheless your Thunder Boys return to deliver you a review of another exhausting three hour Nitro (the last Nitro from us for a while), and with that comes with a LOT of doings transpiring: *ANOTHER tag…

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined once again by Warren Hayes of the Mr. Warren Hayes show, as they discuss the identity of AEW five years into the company's existence. They discuss what has changed since the company first started, if the company has become too WWE-like, the need to elevate new…

Paul and Gerard cover the finals of the King of DDT tournament, talk about some recent NOAH shows, and then finally get to what everyone is waiting for, Kento Miyahara vs. Yuma Anzai. Our Sponsors: * Support our sponsor Arena Club and get 10% off your first purchase at http://arenaclub.com/vownet Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands …

The fifth anniversary of All Elite Wrestling has passed with a very up and down show. What is the direction for All Elite Wrestling moving forward? Are they leaning into WWE tropes a little too much? Join hosts Tyler and Fred as they discuss the show and why there are still glimmers of hope with the MJF promo and excellent gauntlet match. Please li…

The Flagship returns this week with a loaded show covering the US Department of Justice requesting a stay on Janel Grant's lawsuit, WWE's King & Queen of the Ring show, Jordynne Grace appearing on NXT to begin a new TNA/WWE relationship, fallout from AEW Double or Nothing 2024, Yuma Anzai vs. Kento Miyahara in AJPW, Go Shiozaki vs. Akitoshi Saito i…

The boys are back with a special midweek episode discussing everything Marigold! The show kicks off with a deep dive into Marigold's first ever show at Korakuen Hall, before jumping to Marigold's two show day at Shin-Kiba 1st Ring! In depth discussion, reviews of every match, and much much more! You don't want to miss it! Please follow us on twitte…

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show. On this weeks episode we invite former NFL All Pro Shawne Merriman to discuss Lights Out Sports, MMA, and his future with #TNA Wrestling. WWE & Vince Trial update TNA & NXT partner up, AEW Double or Nothing Fallout Tony Khan is ripping up scripts like Vince in 2019 MJF is back Ospreay vs Swerve at Forbidden Door …

This week, Chris and Jeff talk Janel Grant suspending her civil case, WBD and AEW bidding, expiring contracts and all the news of the week. Then, THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: We briefly go through King and Queen of the Ring before getting to a long talk on Double or Nothing and Dynamite in terms of continuous storytelling as Jeff thinks t…

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 returned to Sapporo for their first weekend in Hokkaido for 2024 and Open The Voice Gate is back to talk all about it. Flamita’s first Dragongate matches in …

Joel and Damon return to review the last of Block A and Block B shows and provide our reactions to this year's tournament. The guys also discuss malaise in NJPW booking, being bored with Hiromu Takahashi, Drilla Moloney stocks, Kevin Knight, and answer your questions. Our Sponsors: * Support our sponsor Arena Club and get 10% off your first purchas…

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate - Rewind and Rewatch! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back to Rewind and Rewatch important events in Dragon System history. May’s Rewind and Rewatch, celebrating the 25th Anniversary year of the Dragon System, celebrates Dead or Alive 2014. Before we get to Aich…

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Sacrifice 2006 - including issues with TNA morale, Jim Cornette signing with TNA, TNA CEO Kevin Day leaving, the latest on Goldberg and TNA, more giving out about wrestling media, the World X-Cup, the return of Kevin Nash, Deal or No Deal with Sting, Styles and Daniels forming the X-Division Dr…

The fifth anniversary of All Elite Wrestling is coming up on Sunday, May 26th with the sixth rendition of Double or Nothing. It's a loaded show that has some of the best wrestlers to ever do it on the card. What matches are Tyler and Fred excited about and frustrated with? Please like, share, and subscribe so Double or Nothing is an excellent show.…

In this episode, we discuss AEW's current lack of focus and identity as they head into Double or Nothing. Veteran wrestling booker John Muse joins us to offer his expert advice on how AEW can get back on track and deliver a compelling event. Also in this episode: - MJF Returning - Previews of AEW Double or Nothing, featuring key matches and storyli…

The Flagship returns this week to preview AEW's Double or Nothing 2024 PPV, discuss AEW as they approach their 5th year anniversary, thoughts on WWE's King & Queen of the Ring show from Saudi Arabia this week plus a catch-up on the latest in Pro Wrestling NOAH, the debut show for the new Joshi promotion Marigold, and the NBA finalizing their move a…

Live from Vegas, for one of us, AEW leaves Labor Day, Sting's son begins training, and the injury report, then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM as we debut Vader Club or Hose Me Club or something where we watch an old match, then we preview King and Queen of the Ring and Double or Nothing. Our Sponsors: * Support our sponsor Arena Club and get…

Joel and Damon are back to review this year's Best Of The Super Junior shows and provide our "stock report" on each wrestler in this year's tournament. The guys also discuss Premier League unhappiness, EVIL as IWGP Champion, the disappointment of SHO, KUSHIDA back from the dead, Kevin Knight, and answer your questions. Our Sponsors: * Support our s…

Paul and Gerard talk about the recent news of Cyberfight looking to work with WWE. They give their takes on what this might mean for NOAH and the Japanese scene as a whole and whether historical comparisons are appropriate or not. Then they pivot to NOAH's recent shows, including the big Ryohei Oiwa angle and KENOH vs Minoru Suzuki. In the second h…

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. In a special episode, Case and Mike talk about the Dragongate career of Eita on the heels of Eita’s signing with Pro Wrestling NOAH. They discuss the huge moments, what…

Ending a week of firsts in quite a big way on Days of Thunder. We have covered our first Russo Nitro, our first Russo Thunder (sort of), and NOW it's our first Russo PPV. As with all Russo Chapter 1's, this is quite a mixed bag, with some decent action, at least one killer angle, and some absolutely demented bullshit: *Sid and Goldberg go to war. *…

After a one week hiatus, Tyler and Fred are back with a vengence! We discussed the latest news in AEW, big picture with the future of the AEW on television and the reveal of the College Football video game Please like, share, and subscribe so Double or Nothing continues to be good. YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy…

The Flagship returns this week with a full show covering NJPW's recent Resurgence show as well as a catch-up on the Best of the Super Juniors tournament, AEW's upcoming residency in Arlington, a look at AJPW's Champion Carnival finals between Jun Saito and Kento Miyahara, CyberFight looking to strengthen their relationship with WWE plus a lot of ne…

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show. On this week's episode we discuss the following: WWE backs Vince in effort to compel arbitration in Janel Grant case NOAH announces desire for partnership with WWE AEW Collision leaves the road for Summer residency in Arlington Texas Danielson’s AEW deal expires before All In Mercedes is FINALLY a heel AEW & WBD …

Nov botches the intro then we talk Vince's legal team's latest memorandum, AEW taking over Arlington Texas and Pro Wrestling NOAH seeking to get tighter with WWE. Then THE LAZY RIVER OF CRITICISM talking all things Dynamite, RAW/Smackdown and NXT including the welcome return of Darby Allin on a show lacking a lot of connection. Our Sponsors: * Supp…

Joel and Damon review Resurgence in Ontario including an assessment of Mox's title reign so far, Shota's next steps, EVIL's Dominion spot, Gabe Kidd's push, HENARE's return, Yuya's strange booking, ZSJ's big talk as well as early BoSJ talking points. There is also Joel's live reaction to Tottenham vs. Man City as the goals fly in and Damon's disgus…

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. Before getting into Dragongate’s big week in Tokyo, Osaka and Kobe, Case gives a show report of his MLW Lucha Azteca experience. From there, they talk about the huge Tr…

Kelly & Taylor are back to discuss Tokyo Joshi's latest Korakuen Hall show, Yes Wonderland, featuring a big match of the year candidate! Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi, including a big title change in Stardom, DIANA's Korakuen Hall show, tag action all over the place, Marigold's debut match and much more! There…

This week, Jeff is upset AEW didn't plug Will Ospreay for Collision, then in the news, USA gets RAW for a couple more months, Mania goes to Vegas, and the Backlash scrum leads to drama. Then the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Backlash and Raw were fun watches, AEW had one or two things and NXT only had Chelsea Green to redeem it. Our Sponsors: …

The Flagship returns this week with an absolutely loaded show covering wrestling topics from all across the world, including: WWE Backlash France + Press Conference Fallout: We already reviewed the Backlash France show on Instant Reaction, so this segment will focus mostly on the post-show Press Conference, Paul Levesque's question about Drew Gulak…

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show. On this week's episode we discuss the following: - HHH’s embarrassing presser - WBD & Disney Streaming Merger - Drunk Flair - plus The Audience chimes in! Our Sponsors: * Support our sponsor Arena Club and get 10% off your first purchase at http://arenaclub.com/vownet Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/…

Joel and Damon are back for an in-depth review of Wrestling Dontaku including Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Nic Nemeth , Yota Tsuji vs David Finlay, Jon Moxley vs Ren Narita and Shingo Takagi vs Gabe Kidd. The guys also discuss Jon Moxley and the IWGP title, KENTA & Chase , the Maple Leafs doing it again, BOSJ Mini-preview, and answer your questions. Our Sp…

Paul and Gerard have a loaded show with coverage from big Golden Week shows, including Big Japan's Endless Survivor, King of DDT, and NOAH's Wrestle Magic. Then, they cover a ton of Champion Carnival shows and discuss the best matches of the tournament and which wrestlers stepped up (and which didn't). Our Sponsors: * Support our sponsor Arena Club…

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. Dead or Alive 2024 is in the books, but before we get to that, Case and Mike lead off the show discussing the breaking news of T.N. Revolucion and Kaito Nagano’s retire…

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is by himself to talk about Paul Levesque's comments during the Backlash press conference, where Levesque reacted poorly to a question about Drew Gulak, and described both Fightful and ProWrestling Insider as not credible outlets. Jesse talks about how Levesque responde…

The Five Star Match Game returns welcomes two first time guests, Mike Sempervive (@sempervive) and Dr. Keith Lipinski (@KeithLipinski) along with returning favorite Case Lowe (@_InYourCase) to cover a bevy of questions covering New Japan, All Japan, NOAH, and so much more (plus a little MMA)! Lots of great trivia and big laughs, this show is a can'…

This week we ask if AEW is a lazy company. In the news, Johnny Ace is a gutless simp, Drew and Seth re-sign, Brad Blum quits and NXT cuts. Then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: a Backlash preview, Kenny's promo, Christian and Swerve, and MORE! Our Sponsors: * Support our sponsor Arena Club and get 10% off your first purchase at http://arenacl…

One week after taking the famed Meltzer Driver from The Young Bucks, Tony Khan isn't at Dynamite in Winnepeg. He also sold the move with a neckbrace during the NFL Draft. What a worker! Tyler and Fred discuss that, WWE being Harvey Weinstein and Jack Perry emerging as a superstar. Please like, share, and subscribe so Jack Perry continues to develop…