Speaking of Strong Style - An NJPW podcast

Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway return with Episode 180 of Speaking of Strong Style! This episode, the broke down the Forbidden Door show, looking at what worked for New Japan's interests, and what definitely did not. They also discussed the futures of Gabe Kidd and Hiromu Takahashi, how Zack Sabre Jr.'s title matches will line up, and other title matches are coming up in the future.
 

This week, Steven and Jeremy ranked their top ten matches from the G1 Climax 35 tournament. They also looked at the poor state of New Japan's business, and why it's in the dumps. Plus, they previewed the Forbidden Door pay-per-view, with its trash heap of a main event, and discussed why this show is so insulting to New Japan.
 

Steven and Jeremy looked at the G1 Climax 35 Finals between Konosuke Takeshita and EVIL. They discussed the (possibly flawed) strategy of a part-timer winning the company's most prestigious tournament. What is the best path for New Japan if they refuse to push a full timer? Is babyface EVIL on the way? Plus, the debut of the Knockout Brothers, a Kojima Gun reunion, and multiple title challenges.
 

The G1 Climax is down to the final four, and Steven and Jeremy discussed the journeys of Konosuke Takeshita, Zack Sabre Jr., EVIL and Yota Tsuji, how they got there and their predictions for the semifinals and finals. They also looked at what heartbreaking losses may do for Yuya Uemura, David Finlay and Shota Umino. Plus, Historic Crossover in China, Hiromu Takahashi in NOAH, and Jeremy delighted in forcing Steven into a conversation on Forbidden Door.
 

This week, Steven and Jeremy talked about the G1 Climax. A few wrestlers were eliminated from contention, but top stars such as Zack Sabre Jr., Konosuke Takeshita, David Finlay, Shingo Takagi and others are still very much alive. They discussed each match as well as looked ahead to the home stretch of the tournament and looked at possible playoff scenarios. Plus, they discussed Tetsuya Naito's recent comments.

Jeremy Finestone is back with Episode 175 of Speaking of Strong Style. The G1 Climax 35 continues, as Jeremy reviews the July 25-July 30th 2025 matches of the #NJPW #G1CLIMAX35. With Jeremy rolling solo, the chat and him discuss the prospects of the future of the G1 next year and beyond, scenarios for post G1 IWGP challenges, and more! A fun show so check it out!

A busy week got busier for Steven and Jeremy as the first four nights of the G1 Climax tournament took place, followed by the news of Hulk Hogan's passing. Steven looked back at Hogan's long history with New Japan and how he became the biggest foreign star NJPW ever had. Plus, they also broke down the G1, with Gabe Kidd's injury, YOSHI-HASHI's run, Taichi's connection to fans and Great O-Khan's impressive match quality catching their attention. Also, will Zack Sabre Jr. and Shingo Takagi finally win a match in the ring soon?
 

It's time for the annual G1 Climax Preview Show! Steven and Jeremy break down every facet of wrestling's most important tournament, Will Zack Sabre Jr. repeat? Can Shota Umino make post-block play? Will Shingo Takagi, Yota Tsuji, Gabe Kidd, David Finlay and Konnosuke Takeshita be in it until the end? Every one of these possibilities is examined, while the pair also gives its thoughts on how things should shake out through that fall into Wrestle Kingdom. Plus, they discussed Hirooki Goto's movie role.

This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at two shows in Tokyo, and Taichi's run to the G1 after a match-of-the-year candidate with Tomohiro Ishii. They also discussed El Desperado's character development, Kosei Fujita's potential and the G1 Climax field. Plus, why DOUKI in House of Torture still doesn't work despite efforts to explain it, Daiki Nagai joining a faction that's not a faction, the impending retirement of Tiger Mask and who might replace him.
 

This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed Zack Sabre Jr. regaining the IWGP World Heavyweight Title from Hirooki Goto and the possible reasons behind it. Plus, a Tanahashi Jam review, weekend preview, Steven's predictions about the G1 2025 box office and a little history of Sabre Jr's journey to New Japan.