Speaking of Strong Style - An NJPW podcast

This week, Steven and Jeremy were joined by Chris Samsa from sportofprowrestling.com to discuss the sublime G1 Final match. They looked at how Ryohei Oiwa and Yuya Uemura put together a classic that was somehow modern and mixed with past styles at the same time. Plus, the tournament's special prizes, Hiroyoshi Tenzan's retirement, Shun Skywalker's debut, a new Young Lion on the way and more.

This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at the end of block play in the G1 Climax tournament. They previewed the semifinals, speculating on Yota Tsuji's chances of winning as the champion and assessing whether Ryohei Oiwa, Callum Newman or Yuya Uemura would be a better choice. Plus, who was helped and who was hurt by the tournament. Steven also looked at Hiroyoshi Tenzan's career on top as his retirement approaches, and he also looked at whether he should get his head examined over the name of a wrestling move (probably).

This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at the life of Dory Funk Jr. and what he meant to wrestling in Japan. They also covered this week's G1 Climax action, looking at each wrestler and their place in the standings. Gabe Kidd, Konosuke Takeshita and Oleg Boltin are the leaders. Who is likely to rally at the end and sneak into the semifinals? All options are explored. Plus, more on Hiroyoshi Tenzan's career, covering his rise in the singles ranks.

This week, Steven and Jeremy reviewed an up and down week of G1 action. We saw some of the best and some of the worst of what NJPW is today. Shingo Takagi, Hirooki Goto, Yota Tsuji and Oleg Boltin shined, but Great O-Khan and Gabe Kidd's antics put sour tastes in their mouths. Plus, BUSHIROAD's restructuring and how it still may have an impact on NJPW, a preview of this coming week's action and Steven began his look back at the career of Hiroyoshi Tenzan.

This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at the past week's G1 Climax action. Each participant and their journey was analyzed, including Yota Tsuji, Konosuke Takeshita, Yuya Uemura and Oleg Boltin's strong starts, good matches from Hirooki Goto and, of all people, SANADA, plus a look at the week ahead. Plus, Oskar on commentary, the petty reason Steven isn't rooting for Shingo Takagi, Jeremy's love for large robots and a suggestion on how Shota Umino's angle with Gabe Kidd should have been handled.

This week, Steven and Jeremy finally met! They talk about hanging out with the NJPW community in Chicago and watching night one of the G1 tournament in person. They saw matches featuring Konosuke Takeshita, Yota Tsuji, Zach Sabre Jr., Aaron Wolf and more. Plus, they discussed Shota Umino's storyline and the injury leading to his withdrawal from the G1. Plus, NJPW's USA production woes, and a preview of this week's action.

This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at two eventful Korakuen Hall shows, which featured Tiger Mask's retirement and Shota Umino's burial at the hands of Gabe Kidd. Does Hiroshi Tanahashi still think it's all about him? Plus, a G1 Climax tournament preview, tossing around scenarios for the semifinals and finals. Who might beat IWGP Champion Yota Tsuji? The fates of Aaron Wolf, Yuya Uemura, Hirooki Goto, Zack Sabre Jr. and others are discussed.

This week, Jeremy gave his report on attending Forbidden Door, including a conversation with Tony Khan after the media scrum. He talked about each match, featuring Will Ospreay, Kenny Omega, Shota Umino, and more. They also talked about the upcoming Korakuen Hall shows, featuring title matches and G1 qualifiers. Plus, their early fandom days, and Steven completed his career bio of Tiger Mask as he heads toward his retirement match.

This week, Steven and Jeremy covered a fun Korakuen Hall show featuring a junior heavyweight contenders match and two G1 qualifiers. They discussed Aaron Wolf's best performance yet and why they'll miss Taichi in the G1 this year. Plus, Steven broke down Fantasticamania Mexico, Jeremy previewed Forbidden Door and Steven looked at Tiger Mask's history and his battles with various Black Tigers.

This week, Steven and Jeremy broke down the Dominion show match-by-match. It was an eventful show filled with returns, new champions and new directions. The show included Yota Tsuji versus Callum Newman, a Gabe Kidd appearance attacking Shota Umino, YOH's crowning moment and a Konosuke Takeshita match against SANADA. Plus, G1 participants and a preview of the play-in matches coming this week.

This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at the semifinals and finals of the Best of the Super Junior tournament. Is YOH's victory a nod to bringing in more of a female audience? They also looked at New Japan's propensity to cut off anyone with momentum with its booking. Plus, a preview of Dominion, why there seems to be so little heat on the main event between Yota Tsuji and Callum Newman and whether Konosuke Takeshita can get anything out of a returning SANADA.

This week, steven and Jeremy looked at the Best of the Super Juniors tournament, and how we ended up with a wild finish to block action. They looked at the final day match-by-match and made their picks for the BOSJ awards. Plus, they previewed the semifinals and debated the merits of Master Wato, YOH, Robbie Eagles and Kosei Fujita winning this year's tournament. Steven also looked at more of Tiger Mask at his peak.

This week, New Japan announced it was being sold by its parent company, BUSHIROAD, to TV Asahi and Cyberagent. Steven and Jeremy looked at the sale itself, the two main companies involved, what they do and how it affects NJPW. Plus, they looked at the standings for the Best of the Super Junior tournament, looked ahead to this week's action, and talked more about a time in Tiger Mask's career that's more relevant than most would think.

This week, Steven and Jeremy talked about the Best of the Super Junior tournament, with Robbie X, Francesco Akira and Kosei Fujita turning in stellar performances. Plus, Ryuske Taguchi's quest to break the all-time tournament wins record, Daisuke Sasaki's long road back to the BOSJ and a look ahead to four more shows this week, including a big Fujita-Master Wato clash in Osaka.

This week, Steven and Jeremy felt invigorated by a strong Best of the Super Juniors Opening night. With Kosei Fujita and Francesco Akira headlining with a must-see match, plus strong performances up and down the card, is this the shot in the arm New Japan needs? Plus, the best wrestling movies, the most successful Japanese wrestlers ever in WWE, Tiger Mask's career and Hiroyoshi Tenzan's impending retirement.

This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at the two-night Dontaku event, featuring Callum Newman and United Empire's hot streak. Where is the Will Ospreay-Newman storyline going? Plus, the other major matches from Dontaku, Ted Turner's passing, a preview of the Best of the Super Juniors tournament and the very early history of Tiger Mask IV as his retirement approaches.

This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at Redzone in Hiroshima and Hizen No Kuni, and why the tag team title matches in Hiroshima were so good while the Lumberjack Match main event in Saga was so poorly executed. They also looked at STARDOM's enormous success with All Star Grand Queendom, drawing 8,000 putting over new talent, and how it contrasts with NJPW's sinking attendance and booking woes. They also previewed two nights of Pro Wrestling Dontaku and talked about how Will Ospreay's AEW angle could impact his New Japan matches this weekend.

This week, Steven and Jeremy talked about the Road to Dontaku and looked ahead to a busy week featuring tag team and junior heavyweight title matches. They also discussed BUSHIROAD's big loan and what it might mean for NJPW, Wrestlemania week, how video games have affected how wrestlers work their matches today, and Jeremy's recent comic book find featuring Mercedes Mone, Will Ospreay, Kenny Omega and more.

This week, Steven and Jeremy talked about Gabe Kidd's injury and who might replace him at Dontaku against Yota Tsuji, thoughts on the overall wrestling business, a preview of upcoming shows, Sakura Genesis history, and will Callum Newman be a long-term champ?

This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at Sakura Genesis. Did New Japan elevate Callum Newman? Or did they undercut Yota Tsuji? Why can't they get behind anyone? They discussed KOB's stellar performance with TMDK, Plus, Nick Wayne and Jun Kasai in BOSJ and Steven is forced to sit through a segment of AEW Dynamite.