This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed Kenny Omega's upcoming Power Struggle appearance and what it might entail, the health of El Phantasmo and Chris Bey, and newly-announced matches for Historic X-Over. Super Jr. Tag League is close to wrapping up, and the guys talked about the logjam in the B Block, with all six teams tied going into the final match of block play, and how it contrasts with the haves and have-nots in the A Block. Plus, a Power Struggle preview.      

Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone are back with Episode 133 of Speaking of Strong Style. This week, the pair discussed Zack Sabre Jr. and his TMDK faction's victory lap at Royal Quest IV, and looked at the first night of block action in the Super Junior Tag League tournament. They also talked about Shota Umino's future, David Finlay's possible path to Wrestle Kingdom and whether Sabre and the IWGP title will or should headline the big show in January. They also talked about Historic X-Over, Power Struggle and the first singles match of Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement tour, along with the last installment of Tanahashi's career history. Check out the show every Thursday at 5:30 pm eastern on the Fight Game Media Youtube  channel.

Jeremy Finestone and guest host Scott E. Wrestling return with Episode 132 of Speaking of Strong Style. With King of Pro Wrestling over, the pair review the card headlined by Zack Sabre Jr. versus Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP World Heavyweight title. They also discuss David Finlay's Global title match against Hirooki Goto, Shingo Takagi's NEVER Openweight title defense against Ryohei Oiwa, Hiromu Takahashi's match against Mistico, the TV Title three-way match featuring Yota Tsuji, Jeff Cobb and Ren Narita.  They'll also talk the staggering announcement by Hiroshi Tanahashi at his 25th anniversary match.   Scott and Jeremy also discussed the future of New Japan Pro Wrestling, who could be headlining the Tokyo Dome in January, and the pace in which they elevate the younger talent.   #queenofvillains #njdash #wrestledynasty #hiromutakahashi #naito #zacksabrejr #zsj #njpw #g1final #g1climax34 #mercedesmone #gabekidd #njpwstrong #ryoheioiwa #shingotakagi #shotaumino #legendkiller #WK19 #shingotakagi #ryoheioiwa #davidfinlay #switchbladejaywhite #jaywhite #bulletclub #bulletclubwardogs #WRESTLEKINGDOM  #netflix    Check out the show every Thursday at 5:30 pm eastern

With King of Pro Wrestling coming, Steven and Jeremy previewed the card headlined by Zack Sabre Jr. versus Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP World Heavyweight title. They also discuss scenarios involving David Finlay's Global title match against Hirooki Goto, Shingo Takagi's NEVER Openweight title defense against Ryohei Oiwa, and more. Plus, Steven tells us about another chapter in the career of Hiroshi Tanahashi, who just celebrated his silver anniversary in the ring.    

This week, Steven and Jeremy previewed the Blue Justice card, Yuji Nagata's annual show in Chiba with some intriguing preview matches. They also looked ahead to King of Pro Wrestling, headlined by Tetsuya Naito versus Zack Sabre Jr., and discussed recently-announced matches for Royal Quest. They also covered Clark Connors' appearance in STARDOM, Hiroshi Tanahashi's meeting with Kenny Omega and looked back at more of Tanahashi's history. Steven tells he was a kay player in the evolution of both the CHAOS and Bullet Club factions.  

Steven and Jeremy are back with a special episode reviewing Destruction in Kobe 2024, featuring Tetsuya Naito's IWGP title defense against the Great O-Khan, David Finlay v YOSHI-HASHI for the Global title, DOUKI v Yoshinobu Kanemaru for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship, and HENARE v Shingo Takagi for the NEVER Openweight title. Plus, we got a new member of TMDK. 

 With Destruction in Kobe coming up in a few days, Steven and Jeremy looked at each match, previewing the big card headlined by Tetsuya Naito v Great O-Khan. They also speculated who might win the Global title match between David Finlay and YOSHI-HASHI, and how Hirooki Goto's battle with Gabe Kidd earlier in the night might tip us off as to the winner. Plus, who's the new member of TMDK? Wrestling content on Netflix, Tanahashi's career and meetup with Kenny Omega and more.         

This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed the recent show in Hokkaido, how Toru Yano was the man of the hour, and how a full house of excited fans made what might have been a pedestrian night of wrestling into a fun show. They also talked about some of their early shows as kids, kicked around ideas for Ryohei Oiwa, considered a Shota Umino heel turn, and spoke on why sometimes a multi-man tag can be a lot of fun for people who don't see wrestling live so often. They also looked ahead to the Destruction in Kobe show and looked more at the history of Hiroshi Tanahashi.    

This week, Steven and Jeremy talked about four shows this past week, each of which provided an excellent main event. They discussed Shingo Takagi's 20th Anniversary Show, Jeff Cobb's TV title defense against Yota Tsuji, HENARE's NEVER Openweight title match with Hiromu Takahashi, and Taiji Ishimori's challenge of DOUKI for the Junior Heavyweight title. They also debated rematches, who might be the next challengers, and fretted about injuries to Jake Lee and Ren Narita. Finally, they looked back at the life of Kuniaki Kobayashi, a man who was part of a critical time in pro wrestling and had a long-term job behind the scenes making him a positive influence on the careers of many top stars of today.    

This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed news regarding Yuya Uemura's injury, Jake Lee's contract status and Ryohei Oiwa wrapping up his NOAH run. What would be the best fit for Oiwa's return to New Japan? Should he slide back into a faction or create something brand new? They also talked about Shingo Takagi's 20th Anniversary show and previewed this week's title matches, including DOUKI versus Taiji Ishimori and Jeff Cobb versus Yota Tsuji. Jeremy and Steven looked at each match and its implications, and whether Hiromu Takahashi should take the NEVER Openweight title from HENARE. Should there be big changes in LIJ? And should two members of the company's top faction square off at Wrestle Kingdom? Steven also went back in time to examine Hiroshi Tanahashi's first NJ Cup win, his first G1 victory and his first IWGP title run.    

Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway are back with a special edition of Speaking of Strong Style, covering the Capital Collision event from Washington DC. The pair discussed each match on the card and picked the best and worst matches. They discussed how the crowd reacted to stars such as Zack Sabre Jr., Mercedes Mone, Lio Rush, Mustafa Ali, Tetsuya Naito and Hiromu Takahashi. They also wondered why NJPW Strong still has poor production values and talked about whether these shows truly deserve PPV status.    

This week, Steven and Jeremy were joined by special guest Larry Sternshein, host of the "Reel Early" podcast, who attended the G1 Semifinals and Finals in person. Larry shared his thoughts about seeing New Japan live, who got the best reactions and some highlights from his trip to Tokyo. He also told us about a former death match wrestler whose restaurant makes great food. Jeremy and Steven also previewed Capital Collision, including Mercedes Mone versus Momo Watanabe, TMDK versus Hechisero and Virus, TJP versus Tetsuya Naito and Hiromu Takahashi versus Mustafa Ali. They also looked at the early years of Hiroshi Tanahashi and his ascension to the main event level.

This week, Steven and Jeremy cover the semifinals and finals of the G1 Climax tournament. Zack Sabre Jr. got his well-deserved victory, and the pair discussed how New Japan used its own booking style against us to make us feel Zack was in jeopardy, what the future holds for finalist Yota Tsuji and how David Finlay has risen in the eyes of fans with his strong performances. They also talked about Shingo Takagi's sublime selling, why Jake Lee and Gabe Kidd make an intriguing tag team and why they are thrilled Hiromu Takahashi is chasing HENARE's NEVER Openweight title. They also looked ahead to future title matches, talked some Hiroshi Tanhashi history and discussed why Zack's decision to challenge at King of Pro Wrestling makes the autumn more interesting than usual.    

Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone return with Speaking of Strong Style! Episode 121 looked back at the end of block action in the G1 Climax 34 tournament, along with the first round of playoffs. New Japan is down to its final four! Jeremy and Steven discussed the journeys of Zack Sabre Jr., Shingo Takagi, Yota Tsuji and David Finlay as they prepare for the semifinals. They also looked at why Konnosuke Takeshita should be in New Japan full time, where El Phantasmo could be headed and how Yuya Uemura's injury interrupted a fine run. They also discussed Capital Collision and took viewer questions.    

This week's episode reviewed a busy week of G1 Climax action. Zack Sabre Jr. punched his ticket to the playoffs, but he's the only one thus far. Steven and Jeremy also talked about the chances of other contenders in A Block, such as Shingo Takagi, EVIL, Great O-Khan. Will Shota Umino make an impact despite being eliminated? Can O-Khan take his comeback story all the way to the knockout rounds? They also looked at B Block, and how Jeff Cobb and Yuya Uemura have gone in opposite directions. They wondered if there was any way New Japan could just keep Konnosuke Takeshita, and they looked at the chances of B Block contenders such as David Finlay, Yota Tsuji, Ren Narita and this year's tournament Cinderella, Hirooki Goto.  

This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed the G1 Climax tournament as it moves just past its halfway point. EVIL leads the field in the A Block, but the guys are skeptical that will continue. They discussed each participant in the tournament and their chances of advancing to the playoffs. They also wondered if Jake Lee will stay with the War Dogs, if Gabe Kidd will be turning babyface, and if Shota Umino is due for a late surge to take him to the knockout round with Zack Sabre Jr. They also looked at the logjam in B Block, and how matches involving David Finlay, Jeff Cobb, Konosuke Takeshita, Yota Tsuji and HENARE make for a fascinating home stretch for the tournament. They also wondered about Hirooki Goto's role as the "old guard" representative, and what the future holds for El Phantasmo.    

Jeremy and Steven discussed the first four nights of the G1 Climax tournament. They looked at each participant and how their individual stories unfolded into an intriguing tournament. They worried that things are going a little too well for Zack Sabre Jr., marveled at Konosuke Takeshita's early run, and spoke of how Yuya Uemura has been the surprise breakout star. They also looked at IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Tetsuya Naito and how his health has been woven into his storyline, why Gabe Kidd is so fascinating, and the outstanding matches piled up by David Finlay, Yota Tsuji, Shingo Takagi, HENARE and others. They also speculated on Hirooki Goto's future in the tournament and why he's so valuable this year, plus why Jake Lee has been an in-ring disappointment thus far.     

Chris Samsa from sportofprowrestling.com joins Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone for Speaking of Strong Style! This week, the trio previewed the G1 Climax tournament. Chris told Steven and Jeremy all about his G1 Climax Pick 'Em pool, then they got down to business looking at each entry in the G1 tournament, their chances of making the playoffs and what their overall story arcs might be. They discussed tournament favorites such as Zack Sabre Jr., Yota Tsuji, Shingo Takagi, Shota Umino and David Finlay, plus newcomers such as Konosuke Takeshita, Jake Lee, Oleg Boltin, Callum Newman and Yuya Uemura. They also talked about Hiroshi Tanahashi's new IWGP committee and El Desperado's pending leave of absence. They ended with a discussion of Fantasticamania in the US, which Jeremy attended live.    

This week, Steven and Jeremy talked about Stephanie Vaquer's departure and the overall women's scene coming out of Mexico, and why it can have an impact on New Japan. They also broke down the New Japan Soul event from the Tokyo Budokan, why DOUKI's title win was a pleasant surprise, what Desperado's long-term story might be, and why the location of the show meant something to IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Tetsuya Naito and BUSHI. They also previewed the Fantasticamania event coming this weekend, with Mistico and DOUKI facing Volador Jr. and Rocky Romero on top. They also made their first forays into G1 analysis, looking at their top contenders for the tournament, who might struggle, and the key upsets that could decide the fate of the bracket.    

This week, Steven and Jeremy talked about the G1 Qualifying tournament. Steven spoke of his hesitation to declare anything a youth movement after seeing several potential ones cut off at the knees. They also pondered a G1 world without such mainstays and icons as Hiroshi Tanahashi, Tomohiro Ishii, Taichi and more. They also discussed whether what we've seen lately from IWGP World Heavyweight champion Tetsuya Naito is due to effort or injury. They looked ahead to Friday's show at the Tokyo Budokan and the newly-announced Wrestle Kingdom week schedule that involves shows, fan fests and more involving New Japan and STARDOM. Plus, did the company blow it with Jon Moxley's title reign?     

Steven and Jeremy are back with a special edition of Speaking of Strong Style covering a show that brought together talent from AEW, New Japan, CMLL and STARDOM. Topics covered include:  An excellent main event between AEW Champion Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay.  A pair of NJPW title changes as Tetsuya Naito regained the IWGP World Heavyweight title and Mercedes Mone picked up the NJPW Strong Women's title, which was created for her in the first place.  How Stephanie Vaquer won over the Long Island crowd despite losing her match. Naito's disappointing performance and possible reasons for it.  How Toni Storm, Mariah May and Mina Shirakawa delivered an entertaining title match, and why Shirakawa should be on everyone's radar.  A big night for The Elite with Jack Perry winning the TNT title and Kazuchika Okada teaming with the Young Bucks to beat The Acclaimed and Hiroshi Tanahashi Why Shingo Takagi versus Bryan Danielson and Orange Cassidy versus Zack Sabre Jr. couldn't miss. Speculation on upcoming directions for the champions coming out of the show.   

This week, Steven and Jeremy previewed Forbidden Door 2024. They discussed the angles on AEW Dynamite that added a few matches to the card and broke down the event match-by-match. They talked about the title matches, including Stephanie Vaquer versus Mercedes Mone, Jon Moxley versus Tetsuya Naito and why they feel it's time for the IWGP title to come home. They also looked at the Mina Shirakawa match with Toni Storm, and why the two of them along with Mariah May have made this one of the most compelling matches on the show. They also previewed Shingo Takagi's match with Bryan Danielson, Zack Sabre Jr. versus Orange Cassidy and Kazuchika Okada meeting Hiroshi Tanahashi again in a six-man match. Plus, is Jeff Cobb really not defending the TV title after laying down that challenge? Jeremy and Steven also talked about the first round qualifying matches for the G1, and whether the company is truly moving toward a youth movement, or just teasing us. Finally, they covered NJPW stars in Mexico, plus the life of Sika and the Wild Samoans in Japan.

Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway return with Speaking of Strong Style. This week, the pair looked at the lineups for the upcoming G1 Climax tournament and shared their early thoughts on how the blocks could play out. They also analyzed the two qualification tournaments to determine the final two entries. Will New Japan really have a G1 without Hiroshi Tanhashi or Tomohiro Ishii? What could their plans be if Shota Umino can't compete? Plus, they discussed New Japan Soul, why HENARE's NEVER Openweight title win was so satisfying, why El Desperado ascension to the top of the junior heavyweight division bodes well going forward, and why David Finlay's win over SANADA seemed a well-wrestled formality. Steven and Jeremy also looked ahead to upcoming matches and discussed the roles of guests like Takeshita and Jake Lee.    

Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone are back with Speaking of Strong Style! This pair talked about the Despe Invitational and how the bonkers show from Korakuen Hall was a lot of chaos and a lot of fun. They also discussed the new format of the G1 in a bit more detail and theorized how Zack Sabre Jr., Shingo Takagi and others could have a big impact on the tournament. Will there be room for guests from AEW or NOAH? They previewed All Together, featuring Tetsuya Naito versus Jake Lee, and the New Japan Soul show coming up. Jeremy and Steven looked at the title matches on that show and how some title changes could affect the G1, Forbidden Door and other upcoming events. With Jon Moxley versus Naito coming soon, these shows could tell us a lot about the future direction of New Japan. Plus, Steven looked back on the 15th anniversary of Mitsuharu Misawa's passing.    

Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone are back with a special edition of Speaking of Strong Style to break down the 2024 edition of Dominion. The pair discussed each match from the big Osaka show, headlined by El Desperado versus Taiji Ishimori in the Best of the Super Junior Finals, Jon Moxley versus EVIL in a Lumberjack Deathmatch for the IWGP World Heavyweight title, a NEVER Openweight showdown between HENARE and Shingo Takagi, more title matches. They looked at the results from Dominion and what they tell us about the company's potential long-term plans. They also examined the new format for the G1 tournament and how it might make for even more drama. 

Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone are back with a special edition of Speaking of Strong Style to break down the 2024 edition of Dominion. The pair discussed each match from the big Osaka show, headlined by El Desperado versus Taiji Ishimori in the Best of the Super Junior Finals, Jon Moxley versus EVIL in a Lumberjack Deathmatch for the IWGP World Heavyweight title, a NEVER Openweight showdown between HENARE and Shingo Takagi, more title matches. They looked at the results from Dominion and what they tell us about the company's potential long-term plans. They also examined the new format for the G1 tournament and how it might make for even more drama. 

Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway return with Speaking of Strong Style! The pair talked about the semifinals of the Best of the Super Juniors tournament, and how DOUKI, TJP, Taiji Ishimori and El Desperado were all helped by the tournament, a testament to New Japan's strong booking of BOSJ. They also previewed the big Dominion card this Sunday, featuring the BOSJ finals, an IWGP World Heavyweight title Lumberjack Death match between Jon Moxley and EVIL, plus two can't-miss matches with Jeff Cobb versus Tomohiro Ishii for the TV title and Shingo Takagi versus HENARE for the NEVER Openweight title. Are there big changes in store for House of Torture? Will Naito challenge the main event winner? Steven and Jeremy also looked at Hiroshi Tanahashi's press conference and his 10-point plan to improve the company. They break down each piece, including their embarrassing online presence, new directions for several titles, ideas bringing in new talent and ways to improve the experience at live shows.    

Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone are back with Speaking of Strong Style! The pair discussed the latest in Best of the Super Juniors action. They discussed the intricate booking of the A block, highlighted by El Desperado, TJP, Blake Christina, Titan, Kevin Knight and more. They talked about how the booking built the drama perfectly in the block, keeping almost everyone involved in it until the last day of action. They also looked at the B block, and how injuries and substitutions may have changed New Japan's original ideas, and why DOUKI is moving closer to being on par with Hiromu Takahashi, Taiji Ishimori and the rest of the elite in the junior heavyweight division. Jeremy and Steven also gave their ideas on who should and should not join the Bullet Club War Dogs group, and why there may be some serious misdirection at play from New Japan. All this, plus talk of HENARE's return, Nakajima's possible future and should there be an IWGP title match at Forbidden Door?    

Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway return with Speaking of Strong Style! The pair talked about the recent batch of Best of the Super Juniors matches, focusing on how the standings could shake out to the end of the tournament. They talked about TJP and Hiromu Takahashi's recent run of good results and if it will result in a semifinal appearance for them. They also broke down the logjam in each bracket, using the last matches to read the tea leaves regarding El Desperado, KUSHIDA, Clark Connors, Kevin Knight, DOUKI and Robbie Eagles' chances of securing a top two spot in their blocks. Steven and Jeremy also talked about how Francesco Akira's injury may have changed New Japan's plans. The pair also looked at the recently-announced FantasticaMania card for Mexico City, plus NOAH news and thoughts on the new MARIGOLD promotion and how it could affect BUSHIROAD. And does Jon Moxley's match with Takeshita even matter?     

Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone are back with Speaking of Strong Style! The pair discussed the recent Resurgence show, featuring an excellent match between Jon Moxley and Shota Umino, and how the match was done differently than most mentor-student battles. They also talked about the chaotic tag team situation, Jeff Cobb's terrific TV title match with Lance Archer, Shingo Takagi's beatdown of Yuya Uemura, and more. Jeremy and Steven looked at the current IWGP title situation with EVIL, and weather House of Torture is the right move for a title match on a huge show after a poll suggested fans might see things differently. They also covered the first week of the Best of the Super Junior tournament that saw Taiji Ishimori, Black Christian, Titan and KUSHIDA get off to hot starts while Hiromu Takahashi and TJP struggled. Will that form hold, or will there be changes to the standings in week two?    

Jeremy Finestone is back with Steven Conway for Speaking of Strong Style! This week, the pair talked about the two nights of Dontaku in Fukuoka, including Jon Moxley's title defense against Ren Narita, Jeff Cobb's win over Zack Sabre Jr., plus Nic Nemeth's wild ride versus Hiroshi Tanahashi and David Finlay. They also discussed the All Together show and why Gabe Kidd may be terrorizing a merch stand near you. Steven and Jeremy also looked ahead to Best of the Super Juniors, giving their predictions for the tournament. They also previewed the Resurgence card, when Moxley defends against Shota Umino and Eddie Kingston puts the STRONG title on the line against Kidd (is there a title Gabe isn't chasing?) and they give their best guesses as to the IWGP World Title is headed.    

This week, Steven talked about the recent shows in Kagoshima and Hiroshima and how Yuya Uemura's win could change what we see from the KOPW title. He also previewed Dontaku, featuring title matches such as Jon Moxley versus Ren Narita, Jeff Cobb versus Zack Sabre Jr., Shingo Takagi facing Gabe Kidd, and Nic Nemeth defending against Hiroshi Tanahashi. He also took a look at the All Together card, plus the Best of the Super Junior Blocks and matchups. He also took a look back at the history of the Dontaku event. 

Scott Edwards joins Steven this week to discuss Jon Moxley's IWGP title defense, TJP's big night uniting the Empire and a look ahead to two title matches in Hiroshima and two more at Satsuma no Kuni. They also discussed Jake Lee's surprise attack on Tetsuya Naito, plus looked at the state of STARDOM going into its big show, All-Star Grand Queendom, featuring a dream match between Mayu Iwatani and Sareee, and a potential nightmare match for Natsupoi and Tam Nakano. 

Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway return with Speaking of Strong Style! This week, the pair looked at the Wrestling World show from Taiwan, and how Oleg Boltin exceeded any expectations for a Young Lion by winning a belt before his theoretical "graduation." They also looked at how Hiroshi Tanahashi and Satoshi Kojima were welcomed by the crowd and Bishamon's title defense against Yuya Uemura and SANADA. They also talked about Tama Tonga's big WWE push and the sad news that YOH has been forced to withdraw from the Best of the Super Junior tournament due to injury. They also looked at each New Japan title, discussing the next step for the champions and their challengers, including Jon Moxley, Shota Umino, Nic Nemeth, Gabe Kidd, Eddie Kingston, Stephanie Vaquer, Jeff Cobb, Zack Sabre Jr. and more. Speaking of Strong Style will have you ready for the busy season ahead.  

Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone are back with a special edition of Speaking of Strong Style covering Windy City Riot! The guys were joined by Josh from the We Work Stiff podcast just after end of the big event from Chicago. Josh gave his thoughtful perspective on New Japan's storylines and how they shape the upcoming year in NJPW. The trio discussed Jon Moxley's victory over Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP World Heavyweight title, and why this could be a unique opportunity for both New Japan and AEW to benefit from it. They also talked about Zack Sabre Jr. taking the TV title back from Matt Riddle, and why they're glad to see the bro go. Jeremy, Steven and Josh also covered TMKD winning the Strong Tag Team titles, Jack Perry's strong run in NJPW, why Stephanie Vaquer is making such an excellent NJPW Strong women's champion, and what the future might hold for Hiromu Takahashi, United Empire, Ren Narita, Shota Umino and much more.    

Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway are celebrating their 100th episode! This week, the pair were joined by Justin Knipper, an expert on the Japanese wrestling scene and the co-host of "Write This Down" with Fumi Saito. Justin has also been on the NOAH English commentary team, so he was the perfect guest to bring on to discuss two NOAH wrestlers participating in the 2024 Best of the Super Juniors, Ryohei Oiwa, Giulia and other names associated with NOAH and New Japan. Steven and Jeremy also broke down the Sakura Genesis card and the angles coming from it, including big wins for Tetsuya Naito, Jon Moxley, Shingo Takagi, Bishamon, the War Dogs and more. They also previewed the Windy City Riot show, featuring another IWGP World Heavyweight title match between Naito and Moxley, Hiromu Takahashi facing Mustafa Ali, Eddie Kingston and company versus Gabe Kidd and company, and title matches featuring Stephanie Vaquer, El Phantasmo and Hikuleo. They also looked at the Jack Perry-Shota Umino special singles match. They also looked back at the career of the late, great Akebono, who made a major impact in Sumo history and was a special attraction in pro wrestling.    

This week, Steven and Jeremy previewed the Sakura Genesis card, headlined by the IWGP World Heavyweight title match between Tetsuya Naito and Yota Tsuji. They looked at possibilities for the rest of the matches, including SHO versus YOH for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight title, a three-way match for the junior heavyweight tag team titles, Bishamon challenging Bullet Club for the heavyweight tag titles, plus Jon Moxley teaming with Shota Umino versus Jack Perry and Ren Narita. Jeremy and Steven gave their predictions regarding the show and why they think Moxley may have more involvement than just his scheduled match. They also looked at the recently-released schedule for the 2024 G1 Climax tournament and what it tells them about the format. All this, plus listener/viewer questions.    

This week, Jeremy and Steven were joined by "Filthy" Tom Lawlor who discussed his time with New Japan Pro Wrestling as the first NJPW Strong Champion, his time as an entrant in the G1, favorite memories working with STARDOM talent, and goals for his career moving forward. After, Steven and Jeremy discussed All Together, the cooperative between NJPW, NOAH, Dragon's Gate, Stardom and other promotions in Japan. Finally, the pair took listener questions about the tag division and 6-man titles, before discussing upcoming matches for New Japan fans. 

This week, Steven and Jeremy talked about the finale of the New Japan Cup, and how the story of Yota Tsuji and Hirooki Goto gave the company a strong finish to a weak tournament. They also looked at how far Goto was going to go, and whether David Finlay's illness changed the company's plans for the tournament. They also discussed some upcoming matchups, including Jon Moxley teaming with Shota Umino, and if we'll be calling Moxley the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion soon. They also talked about the futures of the War Dogs, United Empire, Shingo Takagi, SHO and YOH, and a lot more. Also, will Hiromu Takahashi and Mustafa Ali be wrestling for a TNA title at Windy City Riot?    

Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway return with Speaking of Strong Style! The pair discussed the past week's New Japan Cup action, with EVIL, Ren Narita, Jack Perry and the rest of House of Torture making a big impact on the bracket. They also talked about who is more likely to win among contenders such as David Finlay, Shingo Takagi, SANADA and Zack Sabre Jr. They also look at the efforts of Chase Owens, Hikuleo, Yota Tsuji and Gabe Kidd. Steven and Jeremy also covered Stephanie Vaquer's NJPW Strong Women's title win over Giulia and why it's a good thing for the title. They also covered news about the upcoming New Japan and STARDOM shows in Taiwan, Ryohei Oiwa's tag team tournament win in NOAH, and the sad passing of Yutaka Yoshie.    

Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone are joined by Chris Samsa for the latest edition of Speaking of Strong Style! The trio looked at the first two nights of action from the New Japan Cup, one of which was the 52nd Anniversary show. They discussed Tetsuya Naito's drawing power after a strong crowd showed up for the heavyweight champion's match against junior heavyweight champion, SHO. They also discussed tournament matches such as TJP versus David Finlay, Jack Perry's NJPW debut against Shota Umino, Tomohiro Ishii versus Chase Owens, and how matches like YOSHI-HASHI versus KENTA can be used to set up title matches in the future. Chris also shared some of his data and unique statistical analysis regarding the tournament, and who fans feel will go deep into the Cup tournament. They also discussed the overall feeling in the air regarding fans and the state of New Japan. Do they have real cause for concern, and what's the reason for the recent feelings of near-existential dread for the company? Jeremy, Steven and Chris also looked at the schedule for Best of the Super Juniors and what it tells us about the direction of that division. The trio shared their feelings and kicked around ideas for the future.   

The New Japan Cup is approaching, and Jeremy and Steven discussed their thoughts on the bracket and who might advance to the final. Jeremy had some interesting thoughts on TJP versus David Finlay, while Steven just hoped for Tomohiro Ishii versus Hirooki Goto in the second round. They also talked about the Shota Umino-Jack Perry first round matchup, plus the prospects for stars such as Yota Tsuji, EVIL, Shingo Takagi, Yuya Uemura, Gabe Kidd, Zack Sabre Jr. and others. Other topics include: Anniversary show preview, with Tetsuya Naito facing SHO in the main event. NJPW-related title matches in MLW (Matt Riddle), AEW (Eddie Kingston) and STARDOM (Giulia against Stephanie Vaquer). News on Bushiroad business. More names announced for Windy City Riot in Chicago. How CMLL's visa issues could affect NJPW. With the anniversary approaching, a look back at the very first show in NJPW history. Speaking of Strong Style brings you up to date on all you need to know going into the New Japan Cup!

Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone are back with Speaking of Strong Style! The pair review the two New Beginning in Sapporo shows from New Japan Pro Wrestling, featuring a mixed bag of matches. STARDOM stole the show on the first night with a title defense by Mayu Iwatani. A pair of former WWE wrestlers, Nic Nemeth and Matt Riddle, made their debut in Japan while Kazuchika Okada and Tama Tonga made their farewells. On the second night, we saw five singles matches between Los Ingobernables and Just 5 Guys, culminating in an IWGP match between Tetsuya Naito and SANADA. Steven and Jeremy break down the chaos, try to rationalize some decisions (which ain't easy), and debate the direction of the promotion moving forward! A fun 80 minutes so check it out!  

This week, Steven and Jeremy looked to two major shows in the next couple of days, as New Beginning in Sapporo approaches. These shows could point toward a new course for the company, and they previewed the shows match-by-match. That preview included a slew of title matches featuring Tetsuya Naito, SANADA, Nic Nemeth and David Finaly in main events. They also speculated on the future of the CHAOS and United Empire factions as Kazuchika Okada has his final matches with the company. Plus, they previewed the big Hair versus Hair match between Yota Tsuji and Yuya Uemura, a crossroads NEVER Openweight title match between EVIL and Shota Umino, Matt Riddle challenging Hiroshi Tanahashi for the TV title, El Desperado versus SHO with a potentially interesting stipulation that could take SHO out of House of Torture, and Mayu Iwantani defending her IWGP Women's title against Mina Shirakawa.They also looked back at Fantasticamania and some of their favorite matches from the tour. They talked about the RevPro show and how New Japan talents such as Zack Sabre Jr., Shingo Takagi and former New Japan star Will Ospreay fared. Plus, they celebrated the excursion debut of Oskar Leube and Yuto Nakashima. They also discussed STARDOM and New Japan, their business relationship and how parent company BUSHIROAD can optimize the way the promotions work together.    

After the emotional and sometimes brutal New Beginning in Osaka, New Japan took a lighter-hearted turn this week with Fantasticamania, when the stars of CMLL come to Japan for a brief tour filled with their brand of exciting lucha libre. It's also a time for some New Japan stars to loosen up, with Taiji Ishimori, Hiromu Takahashi, El Desperado, Hiroshi Tanahashi and others getting in on the act. Steven and Jeremy discussed seeing CMLL's Mistico, Mascara Dorada, Atlantis Jr., ,Volador Jr., Titan, Ultimo Guerrero, Soberano Jr. and others. They also looked at the first night of the tour from Osaka, and how Volador and Rocky Romero set things up for a class later in the week. They looked at key matchups ahead, including a women's match featuring Starlight Kid and Ruaka from STARDOM. Plus, they talked about how others who have made news in New Japan, such as Bryan Danielson, Jon Moxley and more will have a huge match in Arena Mexico later this month as part of these major promotions working with one another.    

Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway are back with a special edition of the pod to break down the New Beginning in Osaka card! Topics covered include: Will Ospreay's farewell as a New Japan-contracted wrestler with a main event that set new standards for violence in today's NJPW, but was it a good match? How Ospreay and Francesco Akira and TJP worked hard to put over David Finlay's War Dogs crew, including Alex Coughlin, Gabe Kidd, Clark Connors and Drilla Moloney. A look at how almost no one escaped the cage unscathed, from HENARE'S scary cut to Jeff Cobb's injury. A technical masterpiece from Bryan Danielson and Zack Sabre Jr. that left both men feeling the high that comes from reaching the peak performance. More tears as Kazuchika Okada and Hiroshi Tanahashi face one another one last time in a singles match, and how the Edion Arena plays into their historic rivalry. Angles from early matches, including the Jr. Heavyweight title being put on the line versus SHO's faction allegiance and Shota Umino being spray painted. A discussion of what's next for the IWGP Tag Team champions after a surprise finish. New Beginning was a show that brought out some very real, raw emotions from the New Japan crew, some spectacular performances, and a divisive main event. Speaking of Strong Style looks at this historic show from every angle.

Jeremy and Steven were joined by Scott Edwards, one of the top experts on the Japanese women's wrestling scene to discuss STARDOM's firing of Rossy Ogawa and how it may impact New Japan. They discussed the issues Ogawa had with Bushiroad (the same conglomerate that owns New Japan), and the dilemma STARDOM wrestlers face between staying with the country's top joshi promotion and joining Ogawa's upcoming new company.  They also discussed what stars such as Tam Nakano, Maika and others have said about their futures, and what we know about the NJPW titleholders, Giulia and Mayu Iwatani. Steven and Jeremy previewed Sunday's big show in Osaka, featuring Kazuchika Okada versus Hiroshi Tanahashi, Zack Sabre Jr. versus Bryan Danielson, and a special War Games-style cage match with David Finaly's War Dogs meeting Will Ospreay's United Empire in Ospreay's final match as a New Japan wrestler.  They also talked about injuries to Jeff Cobb and Drilla Moloney, plus some Fantasticamania chat with Mistico, Volador Jr., Atlantis Jr., Soberano Jr. and more coming to New Japan. 

Steven and Jeremy discussed some recent New Japan results and previewed the upcoming Korakuen Hall shows, featuring the United Empire squaring off with the War Dogs in a series of matches, plus a special gauntlet match with Tetsuya Naito's Los Ingoberable faction facing SANADA's Just 5 Guys. They also discussed why they don't think we'll be seeing Brock Lesnar back in New Japan (thank goodness). They also looked at the NJPW women's titles. With Giulia on her way out of STARDOM, what should the exit strategy be regarding the NJPW STRONG women's title? They also looked ahead to the rest of the New Beginnings tour, including Will Ospreay and Kazuchika Okada's final New Japan appearances for now, Bryan Danielson versus Zack Sabre Jr., and Nic Nemeth challenging David Finlay for the Global title. Other topics included ideas for Kosei Fujita and Oleg Boltin's excursions, and if they should even have one. Plus, the pair looked back on what was happening in New Japan at this time five years ago and in 2011, the last February in New Japan we had without Okada.