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This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at the pair of Korakuen Hall shows leading up to the big New Beginning in Osaka card. Jeff Cobb's future, why Desperado and Fujita is such a great matchup and Taichi's revenge. Plus, a New Beginning preview. Goto v Sabre, is this finally Goto's time? Young Bucks versus Naito and Hiromu, Kidd v Tsuji and more!
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This week, Steven and Jeremy reviewed the recent Road to New Beginning show in Sendai, then looked ahead to El Phantasmo versus Jeff Cobb for the TV title and El Desperado versus Kosei Fujita in a Junior Heavyweight title clash. They revisited Hiroshi Tanahashi's ten-point plan, plus ideas for EVIL and Narita's futures. Also, a look at the history of the New Beginning show.
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This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at the three house shows, and how Hiroshi Tanahashi's Final Road goes through the Young Lions first. Plus, Zack Sabre's role as champion, Goto's chances of capturing the prize, United Pro Wrestling and its press conference, Tom Pestock's comments and how difficult life is for bookers.
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This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed the excellent Battle in the Valley show, which had a little bit of everything. It had an great brawl with Gabe Kidd and Tomohiro Ishii, a technical classic with Zack Sabre Jr. v Hechisero, an emotional roller coaster in Sumie Sakai's retirement match and more. They also looked ahead to Blue Justice XV, talked about upcoming main events, and looked at Steven's souvenir haul from Tokyo.
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Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone are joined by Lyric Swinton! This week, Lyric shared her thoughts on Wrestle Kingdom, Wrestle Dynasty and the fallout from the big shows. The trio also discussed how New Japan is doing with their women's titles, Mayu Iwatani's future, the Chris Charlton controversy and how Zack Sabre Jr. can be the champion to transition the company from the past generation to the new one, Plus, the shared experience of attending a Wrestle Kingdom weekend in person and a Battle in the Valley preview.
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Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway are back with a Wrestle Dynasty edition! It’s episode 145 of Speaking of Strong Style, and the pair discussed each match from the Jan. 5 event. Kenny Omega and Gabe Kidd put together a match for the ages, and the pair talked about the deep psychology in the match, and how its story impacted the crowd. They also looked at a thrilling Tomohiro Ishii-Konosuke Takeshita match, and the good news we’ll be seeing more of Takeshita to come. Plus, rehab wins for David Finlay over Brody King and Shota Umino over Claudio Castagnoli, a “grappling” match with no grappling between Hiroshi Tanahashi and Katsuyori Shibata, Mercedes Mone versus Mina Shirakawa and more. A fun show so check it out!
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Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone recap Wrestle Kingdom 19 in Episode 144! Steven gave his live-in-Tokyo perspective of a tremendous card headlined by Zack Sabre Jr. v Shota Umino. They broke down the entire card, discussing the ramifications of each match. They talked of the inner turmoil on display in the main event, the heavy psychology of the Tetsuya Naito v Hiromu Takahashi battle, why David Finlay and Yota Tsuji both stepped up big, the feel-good El Phantasmo and Hirooki Goto stories, the heartbreak of DOUKI’s injury and why Mayu Iwatani and AZM should have gotten more time, and the reasons they didn’t. It’s the best recap of New Japan’s biggest night!
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Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway are joined by Chris Samsa for episode 143 of Speaking of Strong Style! This week, Steven joined from his Tokyo hotel room. The trio previewed the Wrestle Kingdom and Wrestle Dynasties cards match by match. They discussed the possible winners of key matches such as Shota Umino v Zack Sabre Jr. and Yota Tsuji v David Finlay. They also talked about the futures of Tetsuya Naito and Konosuke Takeshita, and what they expect from Kenny Omega’s return. Every match gets some time in this preview of New Japan’s biggest weekend!
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Sam from Powerbombshells joined the pair as they discussed news from the recent Korakuen Hall shows, including El Phatasmo's happy return, Hiroshi Tanahashi's unwanted haircut, and a ladders, chairs and...desk match? They looked at the order of the cards and where the women's matches might end up. They also gave their predictions on a few key matchups and championships going forward. It's a special Fight Game Media crossover episode!
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Steven and Jeremy discussed Strong Style Evolved, and how Mercedes Mone and Hazuki tore the house down. The Young Bucks, Jack Perry, Konosuke Takeshita and other AEW stars were also a part of the show, but does AEW respect New Japan? Is this partnership worthwhile? They also looked forward to the last two Korakuen Hall shows of the year, featuring a strange KOPW title match with Taichi and Great O-Khan.
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World Tag League ended with a twist, as a three-way match determined the finalists. Steven and Jeremy talked about how Hiromu Takahashi carried a wounded Tetsuya Naito through the tournament and into an important Wrestle Kingdom 19 match. They also discussed Naito's surgery and Zack Sabre Jr.'s historic MVP award from Tokyo Sports. Plus a Strong Style Evolved preview, including the a main event of Mercedes Mone versus HAZUKI. -
After a week off, the guys discussed World Tag League and its consequences, which may be severe after HENARE and Callum Newman seem to have been injured. They talked about SANADA's heel development and his team with Gabe Kidd, why it's sad to see Jado and Hiroshi Tanahashi, why Bishamon are so crucial to New Japan's tag team division and whether we've seen the peak of Mikey Nicholls and Shane Haste. Plus, does Shota Umino need to win at Wrestle Kingdom?
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Steven Conway brings you this "Best of" episode with his career history of Hiroshi Tanahashi. Over the course of several episodes, Steven discussed the 20-plus year career of the Ace. Now, for the first time, that history is all in one place. A great show for historians!
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Steven and Jeremy were joined once again by Scott Edwards to review Historic X-Over II, which included one of the best matches of the year, Mayu Iwatani versus Momo Watanabe. The discuss the show match-by-match and whether it was worth the PPV price. They also talked about why a Wrestle Kingdom match means so much to the champ. They also looked at the first two nights of World Tag League and went over the latest Wrestle Dynasty news.
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This week, Scott Edwards from the Five Star Joshi Show and STARDOM Road joined Steven and Jeremy to talk about Fighting Spirit Unleashed and preview Historic X-Over. Will the surprise appearances by Merecedes Mone and Jack Perry help the big January shows? They also discussed the special meaning behind the Mayu Iwantani-Momo Watanabe match, and why the main event should be a lot of fun. Does New Japan have something special planned to boost ticket sales for Wrestle Kingdom and Wrestle Dynasty? Plus, a World Tag League preview.
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This week, Steven and Jeremy broke down a long, but excellent and eventful Power Struggle card. Zack Sabre Jr. and Shingo Takagi delivered, with Ricochet and Shota Umino putting themselves in the IWGP title picture. Are these the right moves to draw crowds for the Tokyo Dome? Plus, they covered David Finlay versus Taichi and SANADA's great betrayal, a title change and a tournament final. Did New Japan botch the post-match angle? They also previewed Fighting Spirit Unleashed and more. -
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.
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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.
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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.
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Check out the show every Thursday at 5:30 pm eastern
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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.
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