The fifth anniversary of All Elite Wrestling has passed with a very up and down show. What is the direction for All Elite Wrestling moving forward? Are they leaning into WWE tropes a little too much? Join hosts Tyler and Fred as they discuss the show and why there are still glimmers of hope with the MJF promo and excellent gauntlet match. Please li…

The Flagship returns this week with a loaded show covering the US Department of Justice requesting a stay on Janel Grant's lawsuit, WWE's King & Queen of the Ring show, Jordynne Grace appearing on NXT to begin a new TNA/WWE relationship, fallout from AEW Double or Nothing 2024, Yuma Anzai vs. Kento Miyahara in AJPW, Go Shiozaki vs. Akitoshi Saito i…

The boys are back with a special midweek episode discussing everything Marigold! The show kicks off with a deep dive into Marigold's first ever show at Korakuen Hall, before jumping to Marigold's two show day at Shin-Kiba 1st Ring! In depth discussion, reviews of every match, and much much more! You don't want to miss it! Please follow us on twitte…

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show. On this weeks episode we invite former NFL All Pro Shawne Merriman to discuss Lights Out Sports, MMA, and his future with #TNA Wrestling. WWE & Vince Trial update TNA & NXT partner up, AEW Double or Nothing Fallout Tony Khan is ripping up scripts like Vince in 2019 MJF is back Ospreay vs Swerve at Forbidden Door …

This week, Chris and Jeff talk Janel Grant suspending her civil case, WBD and AEW bidding, expiring contracts and all the news of the week. Then, THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: We briefly go through King and Queen of the Ring before getting to a long talk on Double or Nothing and Dynamite in terms of continuous storytelling as Jeff thinks t…

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate. Dragongate returned to Sapporo for their first weekend in Hokkaido for 2024 and Open The Voice Gate is back to talk all about it. Flamita’s first Dragongate matches in …

Joel and Damon return to review the last of Block A and Block B shows and provide our reactions to this year's tournament. The guys also discuss malaise in NJPW booking, being bored with Hiromu Takahashi, Drilla Moloney stocks, Kevin Knight, and answer your questions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://re…

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate - Rewind and Rewatch! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back to Rewind and Rewatch important events in Dragon System history. May’s Rewind and Rewatch, celebrating the 25th Anniversary year of the Dragon System, celebrates Dead or Alive 2014. Before we get to Aich…

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Sacrifice 2006 - including issues with TNA morale, Jim Cornette signing with TNA, TNA CEO Kevin Day leaving, the latest on Goldberg and TNA, more giving out about wrestling media, the World X-Cup, the return of Kevin Nash, Deal or No Deal with Sting, Styles and Daniels forming the X-Division Dr…

The fifth anniversary of All Elite Wrestling is coming up on Sunday, May 26th with the sixth rendition of Double or Nothing. It's a loaded show that has some of the best wrestlers to ever do it on the card. What matches are Tyler and Fred excited about and frustrated with? Please like, share, and subscribe so Double or Nothing is an excellent show.…

In this episode, we discuss AEW's current lack of focus and identity as they head into Double or Nothing. Veteran wrestling booker John Muse joins us to offer his expert advice on how AEW can get back on track and deliver a compelling event. Also in this episode: - MJF Returning - Previews of AEW Double or Nothing, featuring key matches and storyli…

The Flagship returns this week to preview AEW's Double or Nothing 2024 PPV, discuss AEW as they approach their 5th year anniversary, thoughts on WWE's King & Queen of the Ring show from Saudi Arabia this week plus a catch-up on the latest in Pro Wrestling NOAH, the debut show for the new Joshi promotion Marigold, and the NBA finalizing their move a…

Live from Vegas, for one of us, AEW leaves Labor Day, Sting's son begins training, and the injury report, then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM as we debut Vader Club or Hose Me Club or something where we watch an old match, then we preview King and Queen of the Ring and Double or Nothing. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pr…

Joel and Damon are back to review this year's Best Of The Super Junior shows and provide our "stock report" on each wrestler in this year's tournament. The guys also discuss Premier League unhappiness, EVIL as IWGP Champion, the disappointment of SHO, KUSHIDA back from the dead, Kevin Knight, and answer your questions. Advertising Inquiries: https:…

Paul and Gerard talk about the recent news of Cyberfight looking to work with WWE. They give their takes on what this might mean for NOAH and the Japanese scene as a whole and whether historical comparisons are appropriate or not. Then they pivot to NOAH's recent shows, including the big Ryohei Oiwa angle and KENOH vs Minoru Suzuki. In the second h…

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate. In a special episode, Case and Mike talk about the Dragongate career of Eita on the heels of Eita’s signing with Pro Wrestling NOAH. They discuss the huge moments, what…

Ending a week of firsts in quite a big way on Days of Thunder. We have covered our first Russo Nitro, our first Russo Thunder (sort of), and NOW it's our first Russo PPV. As with all Russo Chapter 1's, this is quite a mixed bag, with some decent action, at least one killer angle, and some absolutely demented bullshit: *Sid and Goldberg go to war. *…

After a one week hiatus, Tyler and Fred are back with a vengence! We discussed the latest news in AEW, big picture with the future of the AEW on television and the reveal of the College Football video game Please like, share, and subscribe so Double or Nothing continues to be good. YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy…

The Flagship returns this week with a full show covering NJPW's recent Resurgence show as well as a catch-up on the Best of the Super Juniors tournament, AEW's upcoming residency in Arlington, a look at AJPW's Champion Carnival finals between Jun Saito and Kento Miyahara, CyberFight looking to strengthen their relationship with WWE plus a lot of ne…

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show. On this week's episode we discuss the following: WWE backs Vince in effort to compel arbitration in Janel Grant case NOAH announces desire for partnership with WWE AEW Collision leaves the road for Summer residency in Arlington Texas Danielson’s AEW deal expires before All In Mercedes is FINALLY a heel AEW & WBD …

Nov botches the intro then we talk Vince's legal team's latest memorandum, AEW taking over Arlington Texas and Pro Wrestling NOAH seeking to get tighter with WWE. Then THE LAZY RIVER OF CRITICISM talking all things Dynamite, RAW/Smackdown and NXT including the welcome return of Darby Allin on a show lacking a lot of connection. Advertising Inquirie…

Joel and Damon review Resurgence in Ontario including an assessment of Mox's title reign so far, Shota's next steps, EVIL's Dominion spot, Gabe Kidd's push, HENARE's return, Yuya's strange booking, ZSJ's big talk as well as early BoSJ talking points. There is also Joel's live reaction to Tottenham vs. Man City as the goals fly in and Damon's disgus…

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate. Before getting into Dragongate’s big week in Tokyo, Osaka and Kobe, Case gives a show report of his MLW Lucha Azteca experience. From there, they talk about the huge Tr…

Kelly & Taylor are back to discuss Tokyo Joshi's latest Korakuen Hall show, Yes Wonderland, featuring a big match of the year candidate! Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi, including a big title change in Stardom, DIANA's Korakuen Hall show, tag action all over the place, Marigold's debut match and much more! There…

This week, Jeff is upset AEW didn't plug Will Ospreay for Collision, then in the news, USA gets RAW for a couple more months, Mania goes to Vegas, and the Backlash scrum leads to drama. Then the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Backlash and Raw were fun watches, AEW had one or two things and NXT only had Chelsea Green to redeem it. Advertising In…

The Flagship returns this week with an absolutely loaded show covering wrestling topics from all across the world, including: WWE Backlash France + Press Conference Fallout: We already reviewed the Backlash France show on Instant Reaction, so this segment will focus mostly on the post-show Press Conference, Paul Levesque's question about Drew Gulak…

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show. On this week's episode we discuss the following: - HHH’s embarrassing presser - WBD & Disney Streaming Merger - Drunk Flair - plus The Audience chimes in! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyتوسط Voices of Wrestling

Joel and Damon are back for an in-depth review of Wrestling Dontaku including Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Nic Nemeth , Yota Tsuji vs David Finlay, Jon Moxley vs Ren Narita and Shingo Takagi vs Gabe Kidd. The guys also discuss Jon Moxley and the IWGP title, KENTA & Chase , the Maple Leafs doing it again, BOSJ Mini-preview, and answer your questions. Advert…

Paul and Gerard have a loaded show with coverage from big Golden Week shows, including Big Japan's Endless Survivor, King of DDT, and NOAH's Wrestle Magic. Then, they cover a ton of Champion Carnival shows and discuss the best matches of the tournament and which wrestlers stepped up (and which didn't). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b…

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate. Dead or Alive 2024 is in the books, but before we get to that, Case and Mike lead off the show discussing the breaking news of T.N. Revolucion and Kaito Nagano’s retire…

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is by himself to talk about Paul Levesque's comments during the Backlash press conference, where Levesque reacted poorly to a question about Drew Gulak, and described both Fightful and ProWrestling Insider as not credible outlets. Jesse talks about how Levesque responde…

The Five Star Match Game returns welcomes two first time guests, Mike Sempervive (@sempervive) and Dr. Keith Lipinski (@KeithLipinski) along with returning favorite Case Lowe (@_InYourCase) to cover a bevy of questions covering New Japan, All Japan, NOAH, and so much more (plus a little MMA)! Lots of great trivia and big laughs, this show is a can'…

This week we ask if AEW is a lazy company. In the news, Johnny Ace is a gutless simp, Drew and Seth re-sign, Brad Blum quits and NXT cuts. Then THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: a Backlash preview, Kenny's promo, Christian and Swerve, and MORE! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

One week after taking the famed Meltzer Driver from The Young Bucks, Tony Khan isn't at Dynamite in Winnepeg. He also sold the move with a neckbrace during the NFL Draft. What a worker! Tyler and Fred discuss that, WWE being Harvey Weinstein and Jack Perry emerging as a superstar. Please like, share, and subscribe so Jack Perry continues to develop…

This week on The Flagship Podcast, we'll cover wrestling from all across the world, including The Elite's heel authority program in AEW, Johnny Ace flipping to Vince McMahon's side, a preview of WWE Backlash France, a review of AAA's TripleMania XXXII: Monterrey, plus previews and discussions on NJPW's upcoming Wrestling Dontaku shows, AJPW's Champ…

Please support our guest, The Shadoweman by subscribing to his YouTube channel here: www.youtube.com/@ShadoweKnowsNetwork Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show On this weeks episode we discuss the following: - Interview with legendary Pro Wrestling Radio host “The Shadoweman” - Who killed WCW? - Johnny Ace Flips on Vince McMahon - Tony Khan calls WWE …

Joel and Damon are back for an in-depth preview of Wrestling Dontaku including Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Nic Nemeth , Yota Tsuji vs David Finlay, Jon Moxley vs Ren Narita and Shingo Takagi vs Gabe Kidd. The guys also discuss BOSJ participants, TMDK, the upside of ELP and Drilla Moloney, Leafs and Arsenal updates, and answer your questions. Advertising I…

The time has finally come for the second landmark film in our timeline: the truly warts and all Beyond The Mat. Tune in as Dave and Lee go over their history with the film, some of the things that still resonate today, and elements of it that they view now in an entirely different context. We also manage to squeeze some time in there for some WCW-r…

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by Lyric Swinton of the Maps and Graps podcast, and Dani, owner of BlackGirlWrestling.com to discuss Swerve Strickland winning the AEW World Championship, the significance of AEW crowning its first Black world champion, the current state of Black talent in AEW…

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate. In a very special Open The Voice Gate, Jae Church joins Case and Mike in a long form discussion on the state of Dragongate, DG returning to Mania weekend, the Japanese …

Kelly & Taylor return with another big episode! They start the show reviewing Stardom's latest big show, All Star Grand Queendom 2024! Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi, including the announcement of Arisa Nakajima's retirement, a new candidate for Match of the Year, HYPE 2 and much more! There's of course a revie…

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate - Rewind and Rewatch! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back to Rewind and Rewatch important events in Dragon System history. Before this month’s Rewind and Rewatch, they discuss Dragongate’s weekend in Kobe and a programming note for Voice Gate through Dead or Al…

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show. On this weeks episode we discuss the following. - Wrestling media is at it again - Investigative Journalist BJ Bethel stops by to give us the latest information surrounding Vince McMahons legal case - Tony Khan gets attacked by The Young Bucks; Wears Neck Brace at NFL Draft - AEW rips off TNA - Free Agency Frenzy…

In the news: Vince wants arbitration, WWE releases some talent and Broken Matt Hardy is your new TNA Champ. Fantastic. It gets weirder on the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM as AEW has perhaps their best overall ppv and starts Dynamite not with their new historic champ but...Trent Beretta? The Elite then stage a coup and topple the Khan regime. I…

307 Super J-Cast Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2024 Joel and Damon are back for an in-depth review of Road to Wrestling Dontaku shows including Faction Warfare Gauntlet main events, Hiromu Takahashi vs David Finlay, Tetsuya Naito vs Drilla Moloney and the Jake Lee debut. The guys also discuss Mox vs Hobbs, TMDK, Video Nasty prefs, ELP , Will Ospreay vs…

This week on The Flagship Podcast, Joe and Rich discuss the latest details in the ongoing Vince McMahon/WWE lawsuit including recent filings by both McMahon and Grant's legal teams, the latest wave of WWE releases plus a look back at the September 2023 WWE releases. Additional topics include clarification and more thoughts on WWE's PR strategy, a c…

This is a free preview of the April 23 edition of Flagship Plus. Listen to this show on FlagshipPatreon.com's $1 trial tier. All future Flagship Plus episodes will be on the $5 ter. More on WWE P.R. and what you as a media consumer should be wary of Becky Lynch wins the WWE Women's title CMLL 4/19 review Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com…

Volvemos esta semana para hablar todo de AEW Dynasty 2024, con un análisis completo del show y del estado de la empresa. También viajamos a Uganda para hablar de Soft Ground Wrestling y terminamos hablando del reportaje de Joe Lanza sobre Chris Legentil, el maestro a cargo de las relaciones públicas en la WWE. Si te gusta el contenido y tienes dine…

Another AEW PPV has come and gone while also proving to be an all-timer. Tyler and Fred breakdown the show along with one of the greatest matches of all-time in Bryan Danielson vs. Will Ospreay. Please like, share, and subscribe so Bryan Danielson and Will Ospreay wrestle again. YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyexo…

Listen to this free preview of Instant Reaction LIVE for AEW Dynasty 2024 and unlock for the full show on the $10 tier at http://www.FlagshipPatreon.com. Instant Reaction LIVE for AEW Dynasty 2024, the most extensive and detailed post-PPV recap show you'll find. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircl…