Speaking of Strong Style - An NJPW podcast

Title Matches at Korakuen, New Beginning Preview

This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at the pair of Korakuen Hall shows leading up to the big New Beginning in Osaka card. Jeff Cobb's future, why Desperado and Fujita is such a great matchup and Taichi's revenge. Plus, a New Beginning preview. Goto v Sabre, is this finally Goto's time? Young Bucks versus Naito and Hiromu, Kidd v Tsuji and more! 
 
 
 

Road to New Beginning, Tanahashi's 10 point plan

This week, Steven and Jeremy reviewed the recent Road to New Beginning show in Sendai, then looked ahead to El Phantasmo versus Jeff Cobb for the TV title and El Desperado versus Kosei Fujita in a Junior Heavyweight title clash. They revisited Hiroshi Tanahashi's ten-point plan, plus ideas for EVIL and Narita's futures. Also, a look at the history of the New Beginning show. 
 
 
 

Road to New Beginning, Goto Comes Alive

This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at the three house shows, and how Hiroshi Tanahashi's Final Road goes through the Young Lions first. Plus, Zack Sabre's role as champion, Goto's chances of capturing the prize, United Pro Wrestling and its press conference, Tom Pestock's comments and how difficult life is for bookers.
 
 
 

Battle in the Valley Delivers, New Beginning Sells Out

This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed the excellent Battle in the Valley show, which had a little bit of everything. It had an great brawl with Gabe Kidd and Tomohiro Ishii, a technical classic with Zack Sabre Jr. v Hechisero, an emotional roller coaster in Sumie Sakai's retirement match and more. They also looked ahead to Blue Justice XV, talked about upcoming main events, and looked at Steven's souvenir haul from Tokyo.
 
 
 

Lyric Wrestling on Wrestle Kingdom and Dynasty Fallout

Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone are joined by Lyric Swinton! This week, Lyric shared her thoughts on Wrestle Kingdom, Wrestle Dynasty and the fallout from the big shows. The trio also discussed how New Japan is doing with their women's titles, Mayu Iwatani's future, the Chris Charlton controversy and how Zack Sabre Jr. can be the champion to transition the company from the past generation to the new one, Plus, the shared experience of attending a Wrestle Kingdom weekend in person and a Battle in the Valley preview. 
 

Wrestle Dynasty Post show recap | Speaking of Strong Style

Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway are back with a Wrestle Dynasty edition! It’s episode 145 of Speaking of Strong Style, and the pair discussed each match from the Jan. 5 event. Kenny Omega and Gabe Kidd put together a match for the ages, and the pair talked about the deep psychology in the match, and how its story impacted the crowd. They also looked at a thrilling Tomohiro Ishii-Konosuke Takeshita match, and the good news we’ll be seeing more of Takeshita to come. Plus, rehab wins for David Finlay over Brody King and Shota Umino over Claudio Castagnoli, a “grappling” match with no grappling between Hiroshi Tanahashi and Katsuyori Shibata, Mercedes Mone versus Mina Shirakawa and more. A fun show so check it out!

Wrestle Kingdom 19 post show recap | Speaking of Strong Style

Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone recap Wrestle Kingdom 19 in Episode 144! Steven gave his live-in-Tokyo perspective of a tremendous card headlined by Zack Sabre Jr. v Shota Umino. They broke down the entire card, discussing the ramifications of each match. They talked of the inner turmoil on display in the main event, the heavy psychology of the Tetsuya Naito v Hiromu Takahashi battle, why David Finlay and Yota Tsuji both stepped up big, the feel-good El Phantasmo and Hirooki Goto stories, the heartbreak of DOUKI’s injury and why Mayu Iwatani and AZM should have gotten more time, and the reasons they didn’t. It’s the best recap of New Japan’s biggest night!

Wrestle Kingdom 19 & Wrestle Dynasty preview with Chris Samsa | Speaking of Strong Style

Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway are joined by Chris Samsa for episode 143 of Speaking of Strong Style! This week, Steven joined from his Tokyo hotel room. The trio previewed the Wrestle Kingdom and Wrestle Dynasties cards match by match. They discussed the possible winners of key matches such as Shota Umino v Zack Sabre Jr. and Yota Tsuji v David Finlay. They also talked about the futures of Tetsuya Naito and Konosuke Takeshita, and what they expect from Kenny Omega’s return. Every match gets some time in this preview of New Japan’s biggest weekend!

Road to Wrestle Kingdom with Sam from Powerbombshells

Sam from Powerbombshells joined the pair as they discussed news from the recent Korakuen Hall shows, including El Phatasmo's happy return, Hiroshi Tanahashi's unwanted haircut, and a ladders, chairs and...desk match? They looked at the order of the cards and where the women's matches might end up. They also gave their predictions on a few key matchups and championships going forward. It's a special Fight Game Media crossover episode!
 
 
 

Strong Style Evolved, Does AEW Respect NJ?

Steven and Jeremy discussed Strong Style Evolved, and how Mercedes Mone and Hazuki tore the house down. The Young Bucks, Jack Perry, Konosuke Takeshita and other AEW stars were also a part of the show, but does AEW respect New Japan? Is this partnership worthwhile? They also looked forward to the last two Korakuen Hall shows of the year, featuring a strange KOPW title match with Taichi and Great O-Khan.