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A podcast covering the events, news and issues surrounding New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). #NJPW #NewJapanProWrestling #Stardom
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This week, Steven and Jeremy covered the final week of block action in World Tag League. They also discussed subplots involving Shota Umino and Yuya Uemura, Hiromu Takahashi, United Empire and more. Plus, Young Lions making moves and what will the attendance be at Wrestle Kingdom 20?
This week, Steven and Jeremy pair discussed World Tag League 2025, looking at each team in the tournament. Will Gabe Kidd and Yota Tsuji maintain their lead, or will their partnership implode? If it does implode, should NJ let Kidd anywhere near Tsuji? They also look ahead to preview the upcoming week's action and talk about an upcoming summit of NJPW wrestling podcasts in Tokyo!
Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway are back with Episode 193 of Speaking of Strong Style! This week, the guys talked about the first five nights of World Tag League. They looked at each team, where it is in the standings, and what to expect from each going forward. Plus, the looked at subplots revolving around Yuya Uemura and Shota Umino, United Empire, Hiromu Takahashi, David Finlay, Taichi and Satoshi Kojima. They previewed a busy week of action ahead, and talked about the morale-booster match added to the Wrestle Kingdom 20 card.
This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed night one of World Tag League, a show with good energy and an excellent main event of Moloney and Takagi versus Tsuji and Kidd. They looked at each match and each team in the tournament. Will United Empire thrive or collapse with Callum Newman's new attitude? Plus, Jeremy's review of the House of Torture Purge show.
This week, Paul Fontaine joined Jeremy Finestone to react to Okada as Tanahashi's final opponent, inexplicable Jr. Heavyweight decisions in Anjo, and favorites to move forward in a World Tag League that will hopefully be better than the 2025 Super Junior Tag League. A fun show so check it out!
This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed the strong finish to Super Junior Tag League and the Hiroshi Tanahashi Homecoming Show. Plus, new matches announced for Wrestle Kingdom, the World Tag League Lineup, why another Tsuji failure in the Tokyo Dome main event would be disastrous and why picking Tanahashi's final opponent is such a political landmine.
This week, Steven and Jeremy talked Super Junior Tag League because they had to, and the state of the overall wrestling business in Japan because they wanted to. A listener asked about their favorite spooky gimmicks of all time, and they previewed the tag league finals, plus the Hiroshi Tanahashi homecoming show.
This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed the changing landscape of pro wrestling. Is there truly a chance Shinsuke Nakamura is Hiroshi Tanahashi's final opponent? They also looked at how the sale of Warner Brothers Discovery could affect the wrestling business, the CMLL-STARDOM alliance and Taichi's homecoming show in Ishikari. Plus, opening night of the Super Junior Tag League tournament.
This week, Steven and Jeremy reviewed King of Pro Wrestling match-by-match, and why Konosuke Takeshita's title win was expected. Plus, the Knockout Brothers continue to shine, why the War Dogs' alliance with Unaffiliated was booked in self-defense, and why Aaron Wolf's first angle was so awkward. Plus, Tsuji's future and Sareee's abrupt title loss. They also previewed Taichi's homecoming and Super Junior Tag League.
This week, Steven and Jeremy looked back a busy week in New Japan. They discussed why Yuto Ice and OSKAR are the breath of fresh air New Japan needs and why Steven was so disappointed by DOUKI versus Desperado. They also previewed the King of Pro Wrestling. Plus, they talked about New Japan in China, Taiji Ishimori's show, a new book on Gorilla Monsoon and the 30th Anniversary of one of New Japan's most important matches.
This week, Steven and Jeremy reviewed Destruction in Kobe, a good show that drew a strong crowd. They also talked about a good first day for Wrestle Kingdom ticket sales, previewed the coming week's action, discussed recent NOAH-related angles and why this is such a big month for wrestling at Sumo Hall.
This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at the Battle Line Hokkaido show. They discussed two excellent title matches and why El Desperado is the best babyface in the company. Plus, Master Wato's gift from Hiroshi Tanahashi, Hiromu Takahashi's NOAH storyline and a Destruction in Kobe preview.
This week, Jeremy reviewed the Shinnichi Champion pay-per-view. Steven and Jeremy also discussed the Road to Destruction tour. They also previewed an upcoming double junior heavyweight title match night featuring El Desperado v YOH and House of Torture v TMDK. Plus, advice for the burned-out wrestling fan, and should Andrade come to NJPW?
This week, Steven and Jeremy reviewed the Blue Justic XVI show from Chiba. They looked at each match on the card and whether it did anything to build steam for Destruction in Kobe. Plus, a preview of a strange pay-per-view card, more Road to Destruction, the passing of Taishin Nagao, Hiromu in NOAH and more.
This week, Steven and Jeremy previewed Blue Justice XVI. They also look at each title in New Japan and when it will be defended next, or in some cases, not defended at all. Plus, a look back at a dark time in New Japan's past, Wrestle Kingdom ticket news and more supposition about who will be Hiroshi Tanahashi's final opponent at that show.
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.
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