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The Voices of Wrestling Podcast Network is home to thoughtful, in-depth, and passionate pro wrestling podcasts covering WWE, AEW, NJPW, and more, from all over the world. Plus, retro shows on classic TNA, WCW, and WWE.

Mike & JD Show Ep.114: WrestleDream Reaction and Fallout + TNA Takes a Month Off
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Mike & JD discuss AEW WrestleDream and all the fallout about the show's length and scorned former employee Sarah Stock's call to arms to protect children from drowning in fish tanks.

Plus, TNA takes a month off, is their TV deal in trouble?

Finally a news roundup discussing AJ Styles retirement, Jericho returning to WWE, Nakamura in New Japan and more!



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Open The Voice Gate - The WON HOF Case for Masaaki Mochizuki
Yesterday at 3:26 PM

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

On this special episode of Open The Voice Gate, Case and Mike go deep on Masaaki Mochizuki and his candidacy for the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. Using the Gordy List as a loose framework, they discuss the business side of the career, the immeasurable impact of Mochizuki in the Dragon System, and the incredibly deep ringwork catalog of Dragongate’s Iron Man. As well, they di...


Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #122: First Time Hall of Fame Voting With Oliver Lee Bateman
Last Monday at 3:01 PM

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by author and wrestling writer Oliver Lee Bateman to discuss Oliver's Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame ballot. Oliver talks about his process as a first time voter, and they talk about a number of candidates in a wide ranging conversation, including Randy Orton, Edge, Samoa Joe, Junkyard Dog, The Von Erichs, Gorilla Monsoon and many more. 



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Wrestling Omakase #269: 2025 WON Hall of Fame Japan Region w/ Adam, Paul & Jeff
Last Monday at 4:48 AM

Wrestling Omakase is back for a very special episode! John is joined by returning guests Paul Wedding (@PaulEWedding on Twitter) and Jeff Andrews, as well as first time guest Adam Berger, to break down all the candidates in the Japan region of the 2025 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame voting in detail! Here's everybody covered on this week's episode in order:


-Satoshi Kojima & Hiroyoshi Tenzan

-Yoshiaki Fujiwara

-Hayabusa

-Masaaki Mochizuki

-Antonio Inoki & Seiji Sakaguchi

-Zack Sabre Jr.

-Meiko Satomura

-Io...


The Flagship: AEW WrestleDream Preview, Andrade's Situation, NJPW, NOAH, TNA, NWA & more!
Last Friday at 5:15 PM

This week on The Flagship: a preview of AEW WrestleDream 2025, AEW's shallow main event scene, the latest on Andrade, TNA going dark(ish) for the next four weeks, NJPW's King of Pro Wrestling, NOAH Wrestle Odyssey, Go Shiozaki's jump to AJPW, and also for some reason legendary WCW jobber The Gambler.

AEW WrestleDream 2025 PreviewLatest on AndradeTNA going dark(ish)NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling ReviewNOAH Wrestle Odyssey ReviewGo Shiozaki jumping to AJPW& more!


Instant Reaction LIVE: AEW WrestleDream 2025


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Shake Them Ropes. Prodigal Rob
Last Friday at 2:47 PM

Rob's back and we talk Andrade, Wrestle Dream and do a Vader Club: HIAC 1998 from RAW Mankind and Kane.



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383 Super J-Cast - King of Pro Wrestling Review
Last Thursday at 6:19 PM

Joel and Damon are back to review King of Pro Wrestling from Ryogoku Kokugikan, as we break down the impact of Takeshita's big win, Aaron Wolf's feud with EVIL, and possible directions for Wrestle Kingdom 20. 

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Open The Voice Gate: Dragongate in Fukuoka and DG in Super Jr Tag League!
10/15/2025

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Case and Mike return to discuss the Dragongate participation in New Japan’s Super Jr Tag League tournament, the surprises, and a very surface preview of what they expect about YAMATO, Dragon Dia and Yuki Yoshioka’s participation in the tournament. From there, they discuss a double header in Fukuoka (10/12) including more greatness from The Panther Brothers, the El Cielo mystery and the build to November’s King o...


Music of the Mat Remix: Hall of Fame 2025
10/14/2025

On this landmark 200th episode, Andrew and returning guest Dakota Jones (Voices of Wrestling) are diving into hall of fame season. Yes, this is the time of year when people discuss and debate the candidates for the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame, but Andrew and Dakota are focusing on a different (though just as noteworthy) institution: the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Class of 2025 was announced months ago, but the induction ceremony is just a few weeks away, so there's no better time to celebrate the group of music luminaries entering the hall: Bad Company, Chubby...


Wrestling Omakase #268: NJPW King of Pro Wrestling, NOAH Wrestle Odyssey, STARDOM 10/11 & DG 10/8 Korakuens w/ Paul Volsch
10/14/2025

After a brief one week absence Wrestling Omakase is back on the air with another packed show talking four shows from all around the Japanese wrestling world! John is joined by returning guest Paul Volsch of VOW's own Emerald FlowShow (https://redcircle.com/shows/the-emerald-flowshow) as they start things out with some chat about the upcoming Wrestle Kingdom trip they'll both be on together, plus John celebrates the Blue Jays beating the Yankees in the ALDS! Yeah! Once that's all out of the way it's time for NJPW talk, as they break down three matches from their recent 10/6 Korakuen...


The Good, the Bad & the Hungee: WON Hall of Fame Talk with Adam Berger!
10/13/2025

Fred is joined by Adam Berger for a very special episode where we talk for nearly two hours about this year's voting for the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. We discuss people we're voting for, who we're not, and who we're on the fence about. It's a fun conversation - check it out!



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Mike & JD Show Special: Bound for Glory Reaction | Brace for IMPACT
10/13/2025

Mike brings Brace for IMPACT to replace The Mike & JD Show this week and he reviews a very bipolar Bound for Glory with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Also discusses the agony of TNA's TV deal and their upcoming live event schedule.



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JBA: Sareee in Ring of Honor, Oz Yokohama Budokan Preview, Marigold Grand Destiny Discussion and more!
10/13/2025

Kelly and Taylor are back for another great episode of Jumping Bomb Audio!

They start the episode talking all things Stardom, including an underwhelming Korakuen Hall show and a Sareee title defense in Ring of Honor! They also discuss everything going on in ChocoPro in the lead up to Emi Sakura's 30th Anniversary!

Then, they preview a lot of big upcoming joshi shows, including Starlight Kid's 10th Anniversary show, OZ's big yearly show, TJPW's Additional Attack, Marigold Grand Destiny, and they talk Ice Ribbon putting all their eggs in two baskets!

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Open The Voice Gate - GLEAT Problems and DG Gate of Victory!
10/10/2025

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

OTVG is back with an extra end-of-the-week episode leading off with the turmoil of GLEAT, CIMA, news about Tokio Bad Boys, and a question of what’s next for the Dragon System Splinter promotion. 

After that, it’s time to get back into Dragongate with their big Gate of Victory (10/8) show at Korakuen Hall, including Kikuta vs Ben-K, a very deep impromptu King of Gate previ...


382 Super J-Cast - Is This It?
10/10/2025

Joel and Damon are back as they go full vent-mode on being a fan and doing a podcast focused on New Japan Pro Wrestling in 2025. From booking decisions, lack of stars, and all the struggles of enjoying New Japan. Raw, full of emotion, and honest discussion on the state of NJPW.

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The Flagship: Big Data + Panel, NJPW, Santos Escobar, NXT, TNA, NWA, MLW, EPW & more
10/10/2025

This week on The Flagship: a classic spray-to-all-fields show covering NXT, TNA, NWA, MLW, NJPW, and much more!

We NXT ShoWdown featuring the TNA Invasion, preview TNA's Bound for Glory, look at the upcoming NWA Samhain 3, review MLW Slaughterhouse, talk Santo Escobar's new contract, share more thoughts on the new Big Data + Panel ratings system, preview NJPW's King of Pro Wrestling, discuss the retirement of Australia's Davis Storm, and much more.



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Shake Them Ropes. Buzzer Beater
10/10/2025

This week, this was probably going to be the last Shake Them Ropes, then something weird happened. Also a preview of Crown Jewel Perth.



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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #121: Where Are All The Black Wrestlers In The WON Hall of Fame?
10/09/2025

On the latest episode of the GWP, host Jesse Collings is joined by author and historian Ian Douglass to talk about the historic lack of inductees and candidates in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame

Ian and Jesse discuss the circumstances that have led to some historical contributors to be overlooked by the voting body, as well as the barriers put in place that have prevented Black talent from succeeding and being recognized in a historical context. 



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Days Of Thunder #100: Girls, We Got Some Comishinin' To Do
10/08/2025

A teething baby, a wedding, and a honeymoon later, Days of Thunder is back on the air!

Dave and Lee try to shake the rust off with the most non-descript 100th episode of something you've ever heard. This week on the show:

Snack Talk: Wedding EditionPeacemaker Season 2 chat, no spoilers!The Dull Men's Club DerbyA power struggle in WCW, for once.



(Note to listeners, if you can explain to me why my mic just sounds like this now in spite of changing nothing, I would appreciate it so I can fix it!)


Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective Ep 8 - Double Hell Death Match
10/08/2025

Welcome to Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective!

Those Days returns as it’s time to close out Michinoku Pro’s 1994! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) discuss a return to Tohoku for Michinoku to close out their year, starting with a huge show in Iwate (10/30) and the Double Hell Exploding Wire Timed Landmine Death Match between The Great Sasuke and Atsushi Onita, Michinoku Pro on the Big Egg Wrestling Universe Dome Show, Jinsei Shinzaki’s debut as Hakushi in WWF, and closing out the year with shows in Nagoya (12/15) and Tokushima (12/17) conclu...


The Mike & JD Show Ep. 113: Andrade Returns to AEW Amid Drug Testing Failures | Nielsen Ratings Disaster for Pro Wrestling
10/06/2025

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Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) unpack wrestling's hottest controversies in Episode 113 of The Mike & JD Sho on the Voices of Wrestling Network! We dive into Andrade's shocking return to AEW on the October 1, 2025, episode of Dynamite, where he joined The Don Callis Family after his WWE release tied to multiple drug testing failures under the Wellness Policy.

Plus, the new Nielsen ratings system rollout, dubbed "Big Data + Panel," is a major disaster for pro wrestling, slashing viewership numbers for...


The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: Andrade is Back, AEW Attendance Under Hangman, & More
10/04/2025

Tyler & Fred talk about the return of Andrade El Idolo to AEW, AEW attendance trends with the title reign of Hangman Page and if putting the title on him has been a good move, and a quick look at some of the highlights of All Out & this past week's Dynamite.

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381 Super J-Cast Destruction in Kobe Review
10/03/2025

Joel and Damon are back as they review New Japan's Destruction in Kobe with full analysis and news including Zack Sabre, Jr. vs. Ren Narita , David Finlay vs. Yota Tsuji , and Oleg Boltin vs. Don Fale. The guys also discuss NOAH involvement, hooligan culture, wives obsession with murder mystery, Wrestle Kingdom and so much more.

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The Flagship: STARDOM & Saya Kamitani, State of NJPW, New Texas Pro & more!
10/03/2025

The Flagship returns this week with a very special show as Rich enlists the help of three very special guests to fill in for Joe and cover a wide range of topics!

In our first hour, Scott Edwards (http://www.youtube.com/@ScottEWrestling) joins the show to discuss STARDOM's huge show last Friday, Saya Kamitani vs. AZM, what's going on with STARDOM, why you should be watching the company, plus Saya Kamitani's MVP case.

After that, J. Michael of Voices of Wrestling (voicesofwrestling.com/author/mastromuzieken/) discusses his The State of the Lionmark series, analyzing...


Shake Them Ropes. Ace
10/03/2025

Jeff's co-host from The Dynamite Show, F4W's Paul Fontaine joins him for some Lazy River-ing. He also picks Vader Club: Honma vs. Ishii from New Beginnings 2015.



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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Gate of Miyane & Kobe w/ Flamita GREATNESS
10/01/2025

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

Case and Mike reunite to discuss an interesting week in Dragongate including Flamita’s incredible week, Ryoya Tanaka as Brave Gate champ, Miyane guest appearances, a strong Kobe Sambo hall show with big movement in Mochizuki Dojo, a programming note, and a whole lot more

Matches Mentioned:

Tokio Bad Boys vs Panther Bros (2003) - https://youtu.be/9Lujv7HFtyM?si=evMP2QalTMtEQcHM&t=3603

...


Music of the Mat Remix: Oh My God!
09/30/2025

"Oh my God!" wasn't just Joey Styles's famous catchphrase in ECW, it's also what many wrestling fans exclaim when something wild happens like a crazy spot or a surprise appearance. On this episode, Andrew is joined by first-time guest and actual pastor Josh to play songs with the word God (or Gods) in the title. They don't have to be religious songs, just the word will do. Artists played include Queens of the Stone Age, Ida Maria, Monsters of Folk, Coldplay, Beach Boys, Def Leppard, John Denver, and many more. Despite a nightmarish amount of scheduling and technical issues...


Mike & JD Show Ep.112: TNA Victory Road Reaction | WON Hall of Fame Preview
09/29/2025

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Mike breaks down TNA's Victory Road Show, then JD joins to discuss the upcoming NXT Invasion show, Gail Kim's Twitter fights, and a preview of The Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame.



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Wrestling Omakase #267: STARDOM 9/23 Osaka & 9/27 Korakuen, NJPW Destruction in Kobe & Sapporo 9/24, NOAH N-1 Victory Finals, DDT 9/28 Korakuen, AJPW Giant Dream & Sendai Girls 9/23 w/ Arametha
09/29/2025

Wrestling Omakase is back for another absolutely jam packed episode as John & returning guest Arametha have major shows from SIX different Japanese promotions to break down! But first, John celebrates the first AL East title from the Toronto Blue Jays in a decade! Sad, but also hell yeah! Then the two of them start out- where else- but with the World Wonder Ring STARDOM, as they cover their 9/23 Osaka & 9/27 Korakuen shows that both set new all-time company attendance records in their respective buildings! They discuss a hot promotion staying hotter, yet more mainstream attention in Japan, Natsupoi slapping the...


JBA: TJPW Wrestle Princess VI, Stardom Korakuen, Big Show in Sendai and more!
09/29/2025

Kelly and Taylor are back with discussion about the latest and greatest in joshi wrestling!

They start the episode deep diving into Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling's Wrestle Princess VI, before touching on Stardom's latest Korakuen Hall show and Sendai Girls most recent big show!

Then, they preview a very light next two weeks in joshi, including a minor show with a major name!

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #120: Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame 2025
09/27/2025

On the latest edition of the GWP, host Jesse Collings is joined by Voices of Wrestling contributor Adam Berger to discuss the 2025 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. They discuss how candidates like CM Punk, Cody Rhodes and Jon Moxley have impacted their cases over the past year, go over new candidates on the ballot such as Mercedes Mone and Sabu, and talk about a very interesting Japan category with no clear-cut favorites to get elected.



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The Flagship: CMLL 92nd Anniversary, Wrestlepalooza, ESPN/WWE, TNA, NXT, MLW, AJPW & more!
09/26/2025

This week on The Flagship: a detailed recap and review of CMLL's 92nd Anniversary show, including the incredible MJF vs. Mistico match, the unmasking of Valiente, and more!

A review of WWE's debut on ESPN Unlimited with Wrestlepalooza, highlighted by Brock Lesnar's decimation of John Cena, the return of AJ Lee, and a lot of very bad discourse about an ESPN writer giving the show a "C."

Plus impromptu previews of TNA Victory Road, NXT No Mercy, MLW Fury Road, discussions on AJPW & more!

Instant Reaction LIVE: AEW All Out 2025

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380 Super J-Cast Battle Line Hokkaido Review
09/26/2025

Joel and Damon are alive and recharged as they review New Japan's Battle Line Hokkaido from Sapporo with full analysis and news including El Desperado vs YOH, Kosei Fujita & Robbie Eagles vs DOUKI & SHO, and Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Master Wato. The guys also preview Destruction in Kobe, Damon's car trouble, Joel's hatred for Shenmue 3, Biggest Dropped Ball: David Finlay or Yota Tsuji? and so much more.

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Shake Them Ropes. Kevin Bacon Brawl
09/26/2025

Filmmaker Brian O'Connell fills in for Nov this week as Jeff was crunched for time. In the news, Mania tickets go on sale, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: a talk about Gail Kim's tweets and in Vader Club from Beyond Wrestling: RD Evans vs Orange Cassidy



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Emerald FlowShow #93: 2 Yuma 2 Furious
09/25/2025

Gerard welcomes two guests to the show - Dylan Fox of the Eastern Lariat and Dr. Jonathan Foye, author of the books Ganbaru and The Muto Years about All Japan and who also has an upcoming book about Pro Wrestling NOAH. They discuss All Japan's Giant Dream show and NOAH's N-1 finals and break down the long awaited title change in All Japan and the new directions that each promotion is headed in. Plus lots of digressions into pro wrestling history.



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Open The Voice Gate - DG in Osaka and State of the System!
09/24/2025

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.

While Case is On Assignment, Mike is left to look at the State of the System. He discusses a very fun Osaka (9/21) Storm Gate show with significant title matches being made, a Kikuta vs Ben-K preview shocker, and more fun with Homare and Kazuma Kimura. Then it’s time to talk the very turbulent GLEAT summer and the reality of the health of this promotion and a ch...


The Mike & JD Show Ep. 111: AEW All Out & WWE Wrestlepalooza Recaps + TNA Carlos Silva Bombshell Report
09/22/2025

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Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) deliver Episode 111 of The Mike & JD Show, your go-to wrestling podcast on the Voices of Wrestling Network! We recap AEW All Out 2025 from Toronto's Scotiabank Arena—Hangman Adam Page retains the Men's World Championship against Kyle Fletcher, Kris Statlander shocks Toni Storm to win the Women's World Title, Kazuchika Okada defends the Unified Championship, and more surprises like Jungle Boy's return. Plus, our WWE Wrestlepalooza 2025 reaction—Cody Rhodes beats Drew McIntyre, Brock Lesnar demolishes John Cena in a...


Wrestling Omakase #266: AJPW Oudou Tournament Final, TJPW Wrestle Princess, NJPW Destruction in Kobe Preview & NOAH N-1 Victory Nights 5-8 w/ John Bivins
09/22/2025

We're back for another episode of Wrestling Omakase as John is joined by a first time guest, another John, US indie wrestler John Bivins! John tells John all about working as an indie wrestler in the southeast US, how he got started and what it was like starting at the height of the pandemic in 2020, how the wrestling he does himself is very different from all the Japanese wrestling he enjoys watching as a fan and a whole lot more! Plus, John (as in your humble host) shares more baseball nervousness, the two talk a bit about flying nerves...


379 Super J-Cast - Road to Destruction
09/20/2025

379 Super J-Cast - Road to Destruction


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Shake Them Ropes. AllOuttaPalooza
09/20/2025

This week in the news, Andrade gets released. In THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: All Out and Wrestlepalooza. Jeff rides solo so no Vader Club



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