Tag: NJPW
-
Big Audio Nightmare: Power Struggle preview, Ospreay-Bailey
The Big Audio Nightmare is back to talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese professional wrestling. This week’s topics include: Adam’s live perspective on the Will Ospreay – Mike Bailey classic at Bound for Glory Thoughts on Stardom’s Halloween-themed PPV A preview of NJPW’s Power Struggle event this weekend How Bryan…
-
Wrestling Observer Live: Filthy Friday – EC3 joins the show, Gabe Kidd invades it
Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive & Tom Lawlor returns with another installment of FILTHY FRIDAY to get you ready for another busy weekend around the world of professional wrestling. As per usual, with Bryan not here, things didn’t go exactly according to plan. It started just fine, with NWA World champion EC3 joining the…
-
Big Audio Nightmare: Stardom injuries, NJPW Royal Quest, AJPW
The Big Audio Nightmare is back to talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese professional wrestling. This week’s topics include: The concerning rash of injuries in Stardom, how they are navigating them, and what, if anything, needs to change going forward Reviews of the two most recent Stardom PPVs The utter…
-
Big Audio Nightmare: WWE TV in Japan, Nakajima leaves NOAH, Stardom PPV
A solo edition of The Big Audio Nightmare is back sans Mike Sempervive this week to talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese professional wrestling. This week’s topics include: The WWE Abema TV deal and it means, and doesn’t mean, for the future of wrestling in Japan Thoughts on Katsuhiko Nakajima’s…
-
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…
-
Big Audio Nightmare: NJPW G1 Climax 33’s home stretch
This week’s two-hour Big Audio Nightmare is back to talk about everything happening in the world of Japanese professional wrestling — dominated this week by the NJPW G1 Climax tournament. Topics include: The final verdict on NJPW G1 Climax 33’s league play and polarizing format An In-depth review of everything that led to the quarterfinals…
-
Big Audio Nightmare: G1 Climax 33 check in, Stardom 5Star Grand Prix
This week’s two-hour Big Audio Nightmare is back to talk about everything happening in the world of Japanese professional wrestling — dominated this week by the NJPW G1 Climax tournament. Topics include: In-depth analysis of each night of the G1 Climax 33 so far The impact of such a large G1 field on show quality…
-
Big Audio Nightmare: NJPW G1 Climax 33 previews & predictions
The original alternate here at the EMPIRE~! is back to bring you the world famous New Japan G1 Climax 33 prediction show. Website subscribers can click below to listen. This is the annual odyssey where Mike Sempervive and I run down each night of NJPW’s showcase tournament, complete with our predictions for every single match,…
-
Big Audio Nightmare: NJPW G1 Climax 33 preview & predictions
The original alternate here at the EMPIRE~! is back to bring you the world famous New Japan G1 Climax 33 prediction show. Website subscribers can click below to listen. This is the annual odyssey where Mike Sempervive and I run down each night of NJPW’s showcase tournament, complete with our predictions for every single match,…
-
Big Audio Nightmare: Forbidden Door thoughts, incredible Stardom cage match
This week’s two-hour Big Audio Nightmare is back to talk about everything happening in the world of Japanese professional wrestling. This week’s topics include: A full review of last Sunday’s AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door including what worked and what didn’t Was Will Ospreay vs. Kenny Omega II better than their match at January’s NJPW…
-
Big Audio Nightmare: AJPW & NOAH show reviews, Forbidden Door, STARDOM
This week’s two-hour Big Audio Nightmare is back to talk about everything happening in the world of Japanese professional wrestling and more. This week’s topics include: An in-person perspective on AEW’s debut episode of Collision A preview for Forbidden Door and why the underwhelming title matches are nothing to worry about The contrast between AJPW…
-
Big Audio Nightmare: What promotion shone brightest at All Together Again?
This week’s two-hour Big Audio Nightmare is back to talk about everything happening in the world of Japanese professional wrestling. This week’s topics include: All Together Again and which promotion shined the brightest and what dream match we want to see as a result of the show happening Thoughts on NJPW Dominion and Yota Tsuji…
-
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…
-
Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW Double or Nothing live report, NXT BattleGround, NJPW, more
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including our live first-person account of AEW Double or Nothing 2023, all the matches and angles and notes from the show, NXT Battleground results, New Japan Dominion and BOSJ, the death of Brian Dixon and more. A packed show…
-
Big Audio Nightmare: Aussie Open to AEW, NJPW Best of Super Juniors thoughts
NJPW The Big Audio Nightmare is back to talk about everything happening in the world of Japanese professional wrestling. This week’s topics include: Aussie Open relinquish the IWGP Tag Team Titles and sign with AEW Who else may be on the move from NJPW The delightful Best of the Super Juniors 30 block action, and…
-
Big Audio Nightmare: Golden Week, NJPW Best of the Super Juniors begins
The Big Audio Nightmare is back to talk about everything happening in the world of Japanese professional wrestling. This week’s topics include: A crazy Golden Week of major shows across Japan The return of Yota Tsuji and a final word on Dontaku NJPW Best of the Super Juniors opening night thoughts Stardom in Fukuoka review…
-
Big Audio Nightmare: Stardom All Star Grand Queendom, NJPW Strong Women’s title
Mike & Adam also discuss NJPW Road to Dontaku. The Big Audio Nightmare is back to talk about everything happening in the world of Japanese professional wrestling. This week’s topics include: Breaking news on the creation of the NJPW Strong Women’s Championship An in-depth review of Stardom’s All Star Grand Queendom event Thoughts on the…
-
Big Audio Nightmare: Stardom All Star Grand Queendom preview
Mike & Adam also talk SANADA’s IWGP Championship celebration. The Big Audio Nightmare is back to talk about everything happening in the world of Japanese professional wrestling. This week’s topics include: A full preview of this weekend’s massive Stardom’s All Star Grand Queendom pay-per-view We FINISH THE STORY on SANADA’s IWGP World Championship win Thoughts…
-
Wrestling Observer Radio: Reviews of NJPW, WWE, Triplemania, Impact Rebellion
Dave & Bryan recap all of the weekend’s wrestling news. Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the death of Butch Miller, SummerSlam tickets, reviews and notes on New Japan this weekend, TripleMania, Smackdown, Rampage, Impact’s PPV, plus more news. A fun show as always…
-
Big Audio Nightmare: Stardom Cinderella recap, NJPW Sakura Genesis preview
Mike & Adam talk about Jay White signing with AEW. The Big Audio Nightmare is back to talk about everything happening in the world of Japanese professional wrestling. This week’s topics include: Thoughts on Jay White’s decision to join AEW The incredible KOPW title match between Shingo Takagi and Aaron Henare Will SANADA finally win…