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Liam finally returns to Wednesday War Games as he and Garrett talk about the first week of AEW and NXT going head to head with full empty arena shows. They break down the disaster that was the Matt Hardy/Chris Jericho segment, talk Brodie Lee as Vince McMahon, Killer Kross being revealed, Animal Crossing and Triple H's role as "The Creator". Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com...

Joel and Damon are here to help you through your social distance lock downs. We discuss our personal lockdown situations, Damon's self quarantine, NJPW scrapping Sakura Genesis 2020, and pro wrestling shows in Tokyo. The boys also discuss our Watch-Along series of classic matches, plus we get permission to share the first Super J-Cast fan fiction!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/...

Open the Voice Gate is back! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) talk about the Glorious Gate Kobe Sambo Hall show that aired live on YouTube for free: https://youtu.be/eo8B5qfqzHU So they talk all about the first Dragongate show in three weeks. Topics very from how they geared this show for an empty arena, Ben-K now four months out of losing the title,...

Aaron and Taylor preview Stardom’s Cinderella Tournament, including everything you need to know if you’ve never seen the tournament before. After that, they review Ice Ribbon’s 3/14 Korakuen Hall show in-depth before discussing all the news around the joshi world, including the Joshi Rookie Tournament bracket, Himeka Arita’s future, and a lawsuit involving Tam Nakano and Rossy Ogawa. The show cont...

AEW goes open air empty arena, NXT goes clip show. On the main roster, Gronk and Austin don't rise to the occasion. But there were some gems: Otis, Daniel Bryan's vanity promotion, and of course Asuka being the best member of the commentary team. Plus we start with way too much Kenny Rogers talk. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/p...

Welcome to this wXw 16 Carat Gold episode of Sarah & Sarah. Joining MDK Sarah/Sarah Flann on this episode is her Journey Through Guerrilla Island hosts, Emma, Barry and Zig, as get into the fun social aspect of the weekend, the standout matches, the insane Ambition super fight as well as David Starr's exit from the company, his match with Bobby Gunns as well as the influence of NXT UK on t...

This week on Wrestling Omakase we talk DDT's return to running shows in front of audiences and Big Japan's 25th Anniversary Show! John is joined by returning guest Thomas (@rasslinratings) as the two talk a little about Coronavirus lockdowns (but not a lot, we promise....) and the controversial decision from virtually every promotion in Japan (save NJPW, which might be coming soon) to star...

*The latest news on COVID19's effect on the wrestling business. *Paul Levesque's new EVP title. *What are people actually referring to when they say 'attendance'? Brandon Thurston gives an overview of the most highly-attended wrestling events of modern times. Live gate (revenue generated from ticket sales) is better understood than attendance in more recent times. The most lucrativ...

We're back with another episode talking all the latest in pro wrestling including moving WrestleMania to the Performance Center for a two-day event, the potential dangers of still running wrestling shows, Joe & Rich Recommend Matches to Each Other & Bouncin' Around Japan Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to Episode 64 of Everything Elite! This week, AB, Nate and Mike are back to talk all about All Elite Wrestling and the Elite Extended Universe. This episode is a bit of different episode of EE, where we first talk about the circumstances and event of last night’s episode of AEW Dynamite. The three give their thoughts on if the show should have happened, how it was presented, and the though...

Joel and Damon are back with an entertaining show fueled by coronavirus social distance practices. We discuss how we are holding up, Joel as a new father, wrestling being shut down and the hopeful return of NJPW. The boys also discuss our Watch-Along series of classic matches, get set straight on fan fiction communities, plus we answer a ton of questions.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle....

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew and returning guest Sean Flynn discuss a selection of WWE Diva themes from the Ruthless Aggression Era! Andrew and Sean delve into a time when bra and panties matches, bikini photo shoots, and Diva Dodgeball were all the rage. Oh, and there was some actual wrestling too, I suppose. Themes featured include Trish Stratus, Lita, Gail Kim, Torrie Wilson, and...

*EXPLICIT LANGUAGE* Back in June of 2019, on the somewhat dormant Patreon, Chris and Jeff recorded a look back at Beyond the Mat, which is now back on Netflix. Jeff went to a Universal employee screening when it first came out, and he and Chris go through what opinions have changed, what aged well, what didn't. Also a few odd sidebars here and there. If you're holed up, give it a watch and...

Sponsored by Roman, go to http://getroman.com/vow for a free online visit and free two day shipping. This week, how can Chris quit if there's no WrestleMania? The studio wrestling boom is here! Is Mojo Rawley "The ugly friend?" There was good use of the PC and bad use of the PC. More virus talk, more Vince talk. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: htt...

This week on Wrestling Omakase we cope with unsettling world events the only way this podcast knows how: by talking about some damn good Japanese professional wrestling. John is joined by returning guest Thomas Fischbeck (@rasslinratings) as the two of them open things up talking about the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak, both in the US and Japan, and how it's affecting wrestling in both countrie...

Video version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKoHkcaSpNc WWE withdrew its Q1 and full year 2020 guidance earlier this week due to the potential business impact of COVID-19. Brandon Thurston puts this in context and estimates how much revenue WWE generates directly from WrestleMania and what the impact would be if the event and related events are canceled. Advertising Inquiries: h...

An absolutely insane week in no only wrestling but the world. We talk about the Coronavirus' effect on the world of wrestling, why WrestleMania is, as of this recording still on, and why people need to take it easy on indie promoters who haven't cancelled their shows. Additional topics include a review of WWE Elimination Chamber and a live (chews & all, baby!) review of Hot Pockets&#39...

Welcome to Episode 63 of Everything Elite! This week, AB, Nate and Mike are back to talk all about All Elite Wrestling and the Elite Extended Universe. The gang kicks off this week playing a brand new game based on Hangman Adam Page, before doing ELITE or DELITE about AEW Dynamite - Salt Lake City, they then breakdown the episode of Dynamite, briefly look forward to the upcoming relocated shows, a...

Garrett flies solo on this week's Wednesday War Games talking about AEW's breezy, enjoyable episode of Dynamite and NXT's really frustrating inability to push somebody for longer than a week. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You loved last weeks Show About No Shows so let's do it again! We have you covered with New Japan shut down in March, NJPW erotic fan fiction, is the time off a good thing (?) , and even more absolute nonsense! Plus we answer a ton of questions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Open the Voice Gate is back! Case ( https://twitter.com/_inyourcase ) and Mike ( https://twitter.com/fujiiheya ) talk about Champion Gate weekend, the last Dragongate shows before the Coronavirus hiatus. The two give dollops of love towards the Dream Gate match including a conversation where they try to figure out where Susumu Yokosuka sits amongst all time great wrestlers. As well, they talk abou...

Video version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTatIcui2GI Brandon Thurston analyzes the pattern of decline in a number of WWE's key metrics. While the company has reach financial heights in recent years, its increase in revenue and profits have coincided with a decrease in revenue generated directly by consumers. The role of Vince McMahon as head of creative, the absence of Jo...

On the debut episode, Aaron and Taylor introduce themselves and lay out their vision for the podcast. After that, they review Stardom’s No People Gate and Kagetsu’s Retirement Show in-depth before discussing all the news around the joshi world, including Mania Weekend updates, the return of GAEA Japan, the upcoming Joshi Rookie Tournament, and more. The show continues with bite-sized reviews of re...

This week on Wrestling Omakase we're not gonna let a stupid virus get us down, it's time for empty arena madness! John is joined by first time guest Callum (@IceAgeComingSA) to talk four shows with (almost) zero fans between them, as Japan is still in the midst of their Coronavirus outbreak. After a brief discussion of where we stand there (and what might be coming soon to the US in the ve...

WWE this week was the best and worst of what that company does. Before going into an Elimination Chamber preview, Jeff and Chris discuss a little AEW: the tag match, Orange Cassidy/Tony Schiavone and Chris breaks down what AEW's production team did right with Jake's audio that WWE never could. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priv...