Speaking of Strong Style - An NJPW podcast

G1 Play-ins, NJ Soul, Desperado Cut To Ribbons

This week on episode 170, Steven and Jeremy discussed the signing of Aaron Wolf and why it's a bigger deal in Japan than many in America might think. They also looked at El Desperado's Death Pain Invitational. Steven's existential crisis continued as he related more of what bothers him about the shift in tone with the House of Torture angle. Plus, they previewed the upcoming title matches and the Tanahashi Jam.
 

Dominion 2025 Review: House of Torture(d)

Dominion was an uneven mess. Steven and Jeremy break down the show match by match, which featured some excellent wrestling (Goto v Shingo, Takeshita v Boltin, Kidd v Tsuji), and a couple of surprises that landed with thuds. They discuss why DOUKI's defection was so disappointing from a fan's standpoint, lament House of Torture's rise and point out why it's a bad idea. Plus, New Japan Soul, new Young Lions, and the G1 field. 
 

Dominion 2025 Preview, Okada Omega OMG

This week, Steven and Jeremy previewed Dominion, looking at every match on the card. They mused on who might be the new X in House of Torture, whether Okada v Omega can live up to the past, Takeshita's role in New Japan, and a recap of the gonzo spectacle that was Yano v Super Sasadango Machine. 
 

Fujita Wins BOSJ, Desperado Denies Dominion for Deathmatch

This week, Steven and Jeremy had a free-flowing conversation covering the passing of a former IWGP Champion, Sumo's connections to pro wrestling with the promotion of Onosato to Yokozuna, and why Taichi has a strong run left in him. Steven unboxed a prize from the NJPW fan club, plus they broke down each match from the Best of the Super Juniors Finals. 
 

Super Junior Finals, Who Will Win, Who Should?

This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed the last block matches from the Best of the Super Junior tournament. They also talked about MAO bringing DDT-style wrestling to New Japan, if Kevin Knight's dual contract situation hurts his push, plus a finals preview. 
 

Super Juniors Heads to Finish, Steven's Japan Trip

Steven was back with Jeremy after two weeks in Japan. He talked about seeing All Japan and STARDOM, the Tuduokan shop, going Ribera steakhouse, sponsors in wrestling and meeting Master Wato. Plus, NJPW and WWE's production, why Resurgence should be the Rocky V of New Japan and they looked at each wrestler in the BOSJ tournament.
 

Best of The Super Juniors begins/Resurgence serves AEW TV

Jeremy Finestone is back solo with another episode of Speaking of Strong Style! With Steven Conway away in Japan, Jeremy reviewed NJPW Resurgence from Ontario, CA, as well as the first four nights of the Best of the Super Juniors 32! In addition, Jeremy fielded questions from the audience and discussed why Gabe Kidd on AEW Dynamite was a negative for him. Check out the show every Thursday at 5:30 pm eastern!

Dontaku delivers on good matches and goodbyes

Jeremy Finestone is back with episode 163 of Speaking of Strong Style. Jeremy was joined by Scott E Wrestling later on in the show as a guest host and the pair discussed the latest with Naito, why David Finlay and EVIL is a good thing, and Tokyo Dome roles for Goto, Takeshita, Tsuji and Tanahashi. Also: Wrestling Dontaku match reviews; Resurgence Preview; and booking out the finals of BOSJ 32! 

Redzone Recap, Dontaku Preview: We Smell a Rat

Steven and Jeremy covered an excellent Redzone in Hiroshima show, featuring Tetsuya Naito's farewell to his second home. They also  previewed the two-night Wrestling Dontaku event and why they smell a rat when it comes to the Dog Pound match. Plus, they looked at the Super Junior blocks, Tanahashi's strong run, Takeshita v ELP times two, All-Star Grand Queendom and more. 
 

Shingo Shota Shooting, Shinma's Passing

This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed some unprofessional behavior within and around New Japan's roster and how it doesn't help build matches. Steven looked back at the life of Hisashi Shimma and Jeremy talked about his WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas. Plus, the guys looked at the current wrestling landscape with WWE's purchase of AAA, what it might mean for Japan and did a preview of this week's action.