Speaking of Strong Style - An NJPW podcast

Naito's Health, Hiromu Wills LIJ to Big WK Match

World Tag League ended with a twist, as a three-way match determined the finalists. Steven and Jeremy talked about how Hiromu Takahashi carried a wounded Tetsuya Naito through the tournament and into an important Wrestle Kingdom 19 match. They also discussed Naito's surgery and Zack Sabre Jr.'s historic MVP award from Tokyo Sports.  Plus a Strong Style Evolved preview, including the a main event of Mercedes Mone versus HAZUKI. 

World Tag League, Injuries, Shota's Hero Journey

After a week off, the guys discussed World Tag League and its consequences, which may be severe after HENARE and Callum Newman seem to have been injured. They talked about SANADA's heel development and his team with Gabe Kidd, why it's sad to see Jado and Hiroshi Tanahashi, why Bishamon are so crucial to New Japan's tag team division and whether we've seen the peak of Mikey Nicholls and Shane Haste. Plus, does Shota Umino need to win at Wrestle Kingdom?
 
 
 

Hiroshi Tanahashi Career History

Steven Conway brings you this "Best of" episode with his career history of Hiroshi Tanahashi. Over the course of several episodes, Steven discussed the 20-plus year career of the Ace. Now, for the first time, that history is all in one place. A great show for historians!

Historic X-Over 2 Recap with Scott Edwards, World Tag League

Steven and Jeremy were joined once again by Scott Edwards to review Historic X-Over II, which included one of the best matches of the year, Mayu Iwatani versus Momo Watanabe. The discuss the show match-by-match and whether it was worth the PPV price. They also talked about why a Wrestle Kingdom match means so much to the champ. They also looked at the first two nights of World Tag League and went over the latest Wrestle Dynasty news. 

Fighting Sprit Review, Historic X-Over with Scott Edwards

This week, Scott Edwards from the Five Star Joshi Show and STARDOM Road joined Steven and Jeremy to talk about Fighting Spirit Unleashed and preview Historic X-Over. Will the surprise appearances by Merecedes Mone and Jack Perry help the big January shows? They also discussed the special meaning behind the Mayu Iwantani-Momo Watanabe match, and why the main event should be a lot of fun. Does New Japan have something special planned to boost ticket sales for Wrestle Kingdom and Wrestle Dynasty? Plus, a World Tag League preview. 

Power Struggle Review, Fighting Spirit Unleashed Preview

This week, Steven and Jeremy broke down a long, but excellent and eventful Power Struggle card. Zack Sabre Jr. and Shingo Takagi delivered, with Ricochet and Shota Umino putting themselves in the IWGP title picture. Are these the right moves to draw crowds for the Tokyo Dome? Plus, they covered David Finlay versus Taichi and SANADA's great betrayal, a title change and a tournament final. Did New Japan botch the post-match angle? They also previewed Fighting Spirit Unleashed and more. 

Halloween Edition, Super Jr Tag League, Power Struggle, Omega Returns

This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed Kenny Omega's upcoming Power Struggle appearance and what it might entail, the health of El Phantasmo and Chris Bey, and newly-announced matches for Historic X-Over. Super Jr. Tag League is close to wrapping up, and the guys talked about the logjam in the B Block, with all six teams tied going into the final match of block play, and how it contrasts with the haves and have-nots in the A Block. Plus, a Power Struggle preview.
 
 
 

Royal Quest Review | TMDK victory lap | Super Jr Tag League underway | Speaking of Strong Style

Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone are back with Episode 133 of Speaking of Strong Style. This week, the pair discussed Zack Sabre Jr. and his TMDK faction's victory lap at Royal Quest IV, and looked at the first night of block action in the Super Junior Tag League tournament. They also talked about Shota Umino's future, David Finlay's possible path to Wrestle Kingdom and whether Sabre and the IWGP title will or should headline the big show in January. They also talked about Historic X-Over, Power Struggle and the first singles match of Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement tour, along with the last installment of Tanahashi's career history.
Check out the show every Thursday at 5:30 pm eastern on the Fight Game Media Youtube  channel.

King of Pro Wrestling review with Scott E. Wrestling, Royal Quest and Super Junior Tag League Preview

Jeremy Finestone and guest host Scott E. Wrestling return with Episode 132 of Speaking of Strong Style. With King of Pro Wrestling over, the pair review the card headlined by Zack Sabre Jr. versus Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP World Heavyweight title. They also discuss David Finlay's Global title match against Hirooki Goto, Shingo Takagi's NEVER Openweight title defense against Ryohei Oiwa, Hiromu Takahashi's match against Mistico, the TV Title three-way match featuring Yota Tsuji, Jeff Cobb and Ren Narita.  They'll also talk the staggering announcement by Hiroshi Tanahashi at his 25th anniversary match.
 
Scott and Jeremy also discussed the future of New Japan Pro Wrestling, who could be headlining the Tokyo Dome in January, and the pace in which they elevate the younger talent.
 
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King of Pro Wrestling Preview: Sabre or Naito?

With King of Pro Wrestling coming, Steven and Jeremy previewed the card headlined by Zack Sabre Jr. versus Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP World Heavyweight title. They also discuss scenarios involving David Finlay's Global title match against Hirooki Goto, Shingo Takagi's NEVER Openweight title defense against Ryohei Oiwa, and more. Plus, Steven tells us about another chapter in the career of Hiroshi Tanahashi, who just celebrated his silver anniversary in the ring.