Speaking of Strong Style - An NJPW podcast

NJPW in Philly, Terry Funk’s passing.

Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway return with a new edition of Speaking of Strong Style. It was a difficult week, as the wrestling world lost Terry Funk at age 79. Steven talked about Funk and his influence on pro wrestling, including his NJPW ties and why his All-Japan career was important to Inoki's promotion as well. Jeremy and Steven also got a shock when they learned of Bray Wyatt's passing live on the air. They also divided and conquered last weekend's shows, with Jeremy giving his thoughts on Multiverse United 2 and Steven covering All-Star Junior Festival. Jeremy definitely got the better end of that deal. Plus, they covered some newly announced title matches coming up in the next couple of months, and talked of how AEW is rolling the dice on making Will Ospreay a heel in the UK. It's an emotional episode of Speaking of Strong Style, bringing you up to date on all things New Japan.

Multiverse United 2 and ASJF: Two Cards of Chaos

Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone are back with Speaking of Strong Style! The pair discussed their final thoughts on G1 Climax 33, naming their MVPs and biggest surprises from the tournament, plus their thoughts on what the future holds for Shota Umino, Ren Narita and Yota Tsuji, the Reiwa Three Musketeers. They also talked about the buildup to SANADA-Tetsuya Naito, and where some of the bigger matches of the fall will take place. They also previewed Multiverse United 2 and All-Star Junior Festival 2023. The ASJF has a wild list of matches that had Steven wondering if Hiromu Takahashi had been into the sherry. They also discussed Jeremy's idea to put the IMPACT title on Hiroshi Tanahashi. It's everything you need to know to be ready for the weekend's shows!

G1Climax Final Special Edition: Two Naito Classics in One Weekend, Big Angles and More

Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone are back with a special edition of Speaking of Strong Style. The pair discuss the semifnals and finals of the G1 Climax 33 tournament, breaking down the Tetsuya Naito-Will Ospreay semifinal, along with Kazuchika Okada's matchup with EVIL. Then they talk about Finals night, a show loaded with angles involving Eddie Kingston, HENARE, The War Dogs, Bishamon, Yota Tsuji and many more. Jeremy and Steven talk about all of these and what it means for key matches in New Japan heading into the fall, and into Wrestle Kingdom. 

G1 Climax Block Party! Block Finals and Quarterfinals Lead to Intriguing Final Four

Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway return with Speaking of Strong Style! The pair talked about the Block Finals of the G1 Climax tournament, plus the quarterfinals of the knockout round. They also discussed Eddie Kingston's best day ever, in which he got to meet his hero, Toshiaki Kawada. Steven and Jeremy also talked about the semifinals of the G1, examining the chances for Kazuchika Okada, Tetsuya Naito, EVIL and Will Ospreay to bring home the trophy, and what that means for SANADA. 

A Fine Mess Gedo’s Gotten Us Into: G1 Climax Week 3

Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone are back to look at key results from G1 as the tournament nears its peak. Topics covered include:
Full coverage of this week's G1 action
Trends in the tournament: Who is cooling off after a hot star? Who is rallying toward the knockout stage?
A block-by-block analysis of who will advance after next week's final cards of round robin matches.
More news on the All-Star Junior Festival.
A look at what could be Giulia's first defense of the NJPW Strong Women's title.
Speaking of Strong Style is the source for all you need to know in this key time in the New Japan calendar!

G1 Climax 33: Is it Still the Best Tournament in Wrestling?

Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone are back to talk about week two of G1 competition. They go over the latest tournament matches and discuss possible reasons for crowds growing both smaller and quieter. They also discuss why returning to Tokyo for a few shows is just the morale boost they company needs. They also cover more tournament history, going back to the MSG League and how New Japan used its association with the WWWF to bolster its lineups. All this, plus All Star Jr. Festival news and more! 

Dave Meltzer on G1 Bracketology, SANADA, Possible WrestleKingdom 18 Scenarios

Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter joins Steven and Jeremy for a conversation about the G1 Climax tournament, thoughts on SANADA's run as the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, and the state of New Japan business-wise. The three also discuss possible G1 scenarios and who may be this year's G1 breakout star. It's a fun talk with the foremost authority on pro wrestling!

G1 Climax 33 Block-By-Block Preview

Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone are back with a preview of pro wrestling's greatest tournament, the G1 Climax. The pair look at each of the four blocks, giving their impressions of the participants, a summary of their spot on the cards today and predictions on who will move on the knockout rounds. They also talk about the newly-announced Resurgence show in the US, plus some tournament history talk. It's all you need to know going into the G1's opening weekend!

NJPW Independence Day Review: Stiches and Title Switches, FantasticaMania

Speaking of Strong Style returns with Jeremy and Steven's review of Independence Day Nights 1 and 2 from Korakuen Hall. The pair discussed how NJPW's Strong brand reset itself with several title changes, getting itself back on course for more U.S. shows with this set of events in Japan. The belts, the blood and the newcomers are analyzed. Plus, Steven and Jeremy go over FantasticaMania from Mexico, and Yuji Nagata's loss of the All Japan Triple Crown. It's all here for NJPW fans!

Forbidden Door 2023 Review, with Mel Gray’s Live Perspective

Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway are joined by Mel Gray from the Powerbomshells to talk Forbidden Door 2. Mel was in attendance live and brought her perspective to being in the audience for the all-time great Kenny Omega-Will Ospreay match. She also opened up about why Bryan Danielson's decision to work a seizure during his match with Kazuchika Okada stirred such strong emotions, and why it was in such poor taste. The trio broke down what was otherwise a mostly excellent show, including a wonderful 10-man tag team match featuring Jon Moxley and his allies against The Elite, Konosuke Takeshita and Eddie Kingston, a fun four-way match featuring Orange Cassidy, Zach Sabre Jr., Katsuyori Shibata and Daniel Garcia, a good women's title match featuring Toni Storm and Willow Nightingale, and CM Punk embracing the bad guy role against Satoshi Kojima, who lost the match but won Twitter for the week. They also covered Sting and Hiroshi Tanahashi's rough night, plus why the show was a missed opportunity for SANADA. This is the show that looks at Forbidden Door from a proper New Japan perspective!