Tag: Kazuchika Okada
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Bryan & Vinny Show: Dynamite and NXT, plus news on Okada leaving New Japan
The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about as we recap a great edition of AEW Dynamite and a somewhat less great edition of NXT, especially if you are a new viewer and trying to figure out what’s going on. Plus, a rare deal, NEWS at the start of the show,…
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The Vinny Show: A recap of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18
NJPW Vince Verhei goes solo for the first-ever Vinny Show talking all about NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 from Tokyo, Japan. From Naito vs. SANADA to Danielson vs. Okada to everything in between, “Big Vinny V” is here to break it all down.
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Pacific Rim: A look ahead at 2024 for Will Ospreay, Giulia, Okada & Stardom
We’re back with nearly 90 minutes of the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast. Fumi Saito and I talk about what the future may hold for Will Ospreay, Giulia and Okada in 2024 including why WWE may or may not be the best fit for them. Fumi answers questions on Stardom’s new president and possible changes…
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Wrestling Weekly: Examining Mark Shapiro’s WWE comments, Okada’s future
NJPW On a new Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and myself discuss this week’s comments from TKO’s Mark Shapiro on cutting WWE house shows. Also, we talk where Kazuchika Okada may go if he leaves NJPW. We also discuss which WWE brand will land CM Punk, as well as the rest of the week in AEW.…
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Fight Game: WWE NXT Deadline preview
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We started off the show talking about our newest project which will be on this podcast feed for anyone that is interested. We then got to our Top 5 which included: NJPW star Kazuchika Okada and the latest news surrounding his contract…
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We’re Live, Pal: Big Randy Orton, WWE & AEW’s usage of older stars
It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal with Andrew Zarian and I, also available for free on YouTube by clicking above. We opened up the show talking about Randy Orton’s big boost to WWE SmackDown which led us to a discussion on Andrew’s current diet and workout regimen. We also discussed: WWE and AEW’s usage…
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We’re Live, Pal: Raw vs. SmackDown in a WarGames match?
It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal with Andrew Zarian and I — available for free on YouTube. Just click above to watch. We opened up talking about the rumored December AEW PPV. Andrew talks about the date and the area for the show. We also discussed: Ring of Honor Final Battle streaming exclusively on…
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Big Audio Nightmare: NJPW G1 Climax wrap-up, great Stardom PPV
Stardom The Big Audio Nightmare with Mike Sempervive and I is back to talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese professional wrestling. This week’s topics include: The final word on this year’s NJPW G1 Climax and what was an incredible final match between Naito and Okada Did that match wash away the disappointment…
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Fight Game: AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2 promises a dream match for the ages
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We kicked things off talking about our new Top 5 format. We also talked a little bit about Dark Side of the Ring and this week’s Magnum T.A. episode. Then, we got into our five important topics of the week. Within those,…
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Wrestling Observer Live: AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door gets a dream match
I am back for another packed episode of Wrestling Observer Live. This past Wednesday, Tony Khan officially announced CM Punk for the AEW Collision show starting Saturday, June 17th in Chicago. I get into who his opponent might be and what programs could draw interest against strong competition in that time slot. A new WWE…
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Fight Game: Mercedes is money, Triple H’s WrestleMania booking
John & GG return to talk about seeing NJPW Battle in the Valley live. John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We talked about seeing NJPW Battle in the Valley live, which played heavily into our thumbs up/thumbs down segment. We also discussed Triple H’s booking for his first-ever…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Big show line-ups, heel Okada, New Japan, Smackdown, Tony Khan, more
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including line-ups for NXT, Battle in the Valley and AEW, a look at Smackdown and the Sami Zayn angle from Friday, heel Okada, a New Japan tournament coming up with odd brackets, Tony Khan talks Nick Khan, and tons…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Briscoe family, Sami Zayn, Okada, Royal Rumble, weekend news
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with TONS to talk about including RAW, the Sami Zayn segment and why it got changed, the Royal Rumble, the Okada angle this weekend, Keiji Muto’s final bye byes in multiple places, Rampage and Smackdown thoughts, more. A fun show as always so check…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Briscoe, UFC 283, The Rock, weekend news and TV reviews
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including an update on Jay Briscoe’s family, UFC 283 results with Ryan Fredrick, Vince and Rita Chatterton, what is going on with the Rock, New Japan vs. NOAH, the Okada angle, Negro Casas, ratings, MLW TV deal, Smackdown, Rampage…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: CM Punk & Jon Moxley promo, ratings, G1 finals
Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio talking all the latest news in this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter including WWE’s financials for Q2, AEW and WWE ratings, and the NXT UK releases. We also discuss some of the frustration backstage at AEW, the CM Punk and Jon Moxley promo, MJF’s situation, and more. We…
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Pacific Rim: Dave Meltzer on Wrestle Kingdom 16, Americanized booking, Stardom & more
It’s a Pacific Rim tradition when Fumi Saito and Dave Meltzer get together and give their overall thoughts on Wrestle Kingdom. In talking about Wrestle Kingdom 16, we focus specifically on the main events and the Tanahashi-KENTA match. Is NJPW relying too much on Americanized tricks and shortcuts? Is that what the audience wants from…
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Big Audio Nightmare: Jay White, NJPW & the IWGP title
The original alternate goes solo with 45 minutes of coverage of New Japan Pro Wrestling’s New Beginning tour and more. Topics with Adam Summers include: heavy breathing with the Switchblade, is Jay White ready, history is repeating itself, and where does this leave the G1 Supercard at Madison Square Garden’s main event? Also, the rest of…
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Wrestling Weekly: Okada and Omega’s post-Dominion future
On a new edition of Wrestling Weekly, former wrestler and trainer Les Thatcher and co-host Vic Sosa talk have a full list of topics to discuss; – New Japan Pro Wrestling’s ability to tell compelling long term stories and other thoughts from Dominion – Where Okada and new IWGP Champion Omega go from here –…
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Big Audio Nightmare: All Japan, STARDOM, NOAH, NJPW, more
Somehow, someway, keeping to their word, the original alternate is back after only a few day layoff to present to YOU, the fine purveyor of this website, even more audio activity for your dollar. This week’s topics on Adam & Mike’s Big Audio Nightmare include: – Adam’s thoughts on WWE SummerSlam and TakeOver – MYC…
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FREE: Adam & Mike: Wrestling Dontaku preview and more!
Worth it at half the price, the original alternate is back with the GRATIS edition to help get you in the mood for Tuesday morning’s New Japan Dontaku show. After we talk for 13 minutes about other random things like the state of women’s hockey, we get into NJPW-ROH in Chicago, Zeus matches, Junior Fujita,…