Speaking of Strong Style - An NJPW podcast

This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at week one of Super Junior Tag League, breaking down the standings and talking about each team, including Lee Johnson and Blake Christian's excellent matches, Robbie X and Taiji Ishimori's teamwork and why HYO and YOH are weirding us out. Plus, a look ahead at the final week of action, a Power Struggle preview and why movie roles like Hirooki Goto's in "Street Fighter" means more than just a walk down a red carpet for wrestlers.

This week, Steven and Jeremy previewed the Super Junior Tag League tournament, looking at each team and its chances and how the tournament is affected by El Desperado's withdrawal due to injury. Plus, a look at Taichi's hometown show, some thoughts on the movies and the Lucha Kingdom lineup.

This week, Steven is back from his vacation with a slight cold, but the guys took in a strong King of Pro Wrestling show, with another main event classic with Yota Tsuji facing Ryohei Oiwa. They also talked about the heavy AEW presence leading to Wrestle Kingdom, including Kenny Omega's surprise appearance, Jon Moxley's challenge, Will Ospreay and MJF's involvement, and how Kingdom may end up with an AEW v New Japan theme. Plus, Super Junior Tag League teams, Taichi's special show and more. EP 241

Jeremy Finestone returns solo with Episode 240 of Speaking of Strong Style! This week, he recapped the Road to King of Pro Wrestling shows with IWGP Tag and Jr title matches and previewed King of Pro Wrestling! Plus.... MJF in New Japan??! Also, Jeremy talks about how Wrestle Kingdom might feel like a Forbidden Door?

This week, Steven and Jeremy talked about PAC and how he affected their perception of wrestling over the years. Plus, a match-by-match breakdown of Destruction in Kobe, featuring one excellent title match between Yota Tsuji and Hirooki Goto, and a disappointing one with Gabe Kidd and Drilla Moloney. They also previewed the week's upcoming action, including two shows with title matches in Korakuen Hall.

This week, Steven and Jeremy talked about New Japan's tour of Hokkaido, including the Knockout Brothers' brawl with their spiritual ancestors, Togi Makabe and Toru Yano. Plus, Mistico and El Desperado faced SHO and DOUKI while YOH took on Taiji Ishimori in title match action. They also previewed the Destruction in Kobe show, headlined by Hirooki Goto challenging Yota Tsuji for the IWGP title. 

This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed TV Asahi's plans for English broadcasting, Wrestle Kingdom tickets going on sale and a look ahead to New Japan's continuing tour of Hokkaido. Plus, NJ talent on the CMLL Anniversario show. 

This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed the passing of The Butcher and Superstar Bill Dundee, the coming Korakuen Hall renovation, and this week's events. They talked about Jeff Cobb's return to the NJPW ring, Shun Skywalker's in-ring debut as a member of House of Torture, and whatever the heck is that weird finisher he has. Plus, Shingo Takagi versus Claudio Castagnoli coming to Kobe and Kosei Fujita's big win over Aaron Wolf. 

This week, Jeremy reported on New Japan's presence in AEW, including Will Ospreay getting a main event victory in Wembley Stadium. They discussed how Callumn Newman and the United Empire played into Ospreay's story, and what it might mean for New Japan in the future. Steven gave his report on what former Young Lions Shoma Kato and Katsuya Murashima have been up to on excursion. Plus, they previewed this weekend's action, with Jeff Cobb and Shota Umino's returning to NJPW rings. 

This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at each title in New Japan pro wrestling, where the champions currently stand and who their next challengers are likely to be. Plus, thoughts on Dolly Parton, Tim Curry and the Transformers. Steven also concluded his look back at the career of Hiroyoshi Tenzan.