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Open the Voice Gate - Champion (Gate) Edition Mar 10, 2020

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Open the Voice Gate is back! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) talk about Champion Gate weekend, the last Dragongate shows before the Coronavirus hiatus. The two give dollops of love towards the Dream Gate match including a conversation where they try to figure out where Susumu Yokosuka sits amongst all time great wrestlers. As well, they talk about everything that went on during a weird weekend of Dragongate including all the title matches and why Gamma is Mike’s Wrestler of the Year for 2020. Closing out the show, they talk about the upcoming excursion for Yuki Yoshioka and give a primer of all the excursions in Dragongate history!

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How and Why WWE's Popularity Declined Mar 10, 2020

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Video version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTatIcui2GI

Brandon Thurston analyzes the pattern of decline in a number of WWE's key metrics. While the company has reach financial heights in recent years, its increase in revenue and profits have coincided with a decrease in revenue generated directly by consumers. The role of Vince McMahon as head of creative, the absence of John Cena and WWE's inability to create difference-making stars have been key factors.

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JBA: No People Gate, Kagetsu's Retirement Show & much more! Mar 09, 2020

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On the debut episode, Aaron and Taylor introduce themselves and lay out their vision for the podcast. After that, they review Stardom’s No People Gate and Kagetsu’s Retirement Show in-depth before discussing all the news around the joshi world, including Mania Weekend updates, the return of GAEA Japan, the upcoming Joshi Rookie Tournament, and more.

The show continues with bite-sized reviews of recent smaller shows, Aaron and Taylor’s recommended matches so far from 2020, and a look at the major shows happening over the next two weeks!

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Wrestling Omakase #135: NO PEOPLE CAST (STARDOM 3/8, DDT 3/1 & TJP 3/1 & 3/8) w/ Callum Mar 09, 2020

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This week on Wrestling Omakase we're not gonna let a stupid virus get us down, it's time for empty arena madness! John is joined by first time guest Callum (@IceAgeComingSA) to talk four shows with (almost) zero fans between them, as Japan is still in the midst of their Coronavirus outbreak. After a brief discussion of where we stand there (and what might be coming soon to the US in the very near future) we get into all of these shows, starting with STARDOM's first ever live show on Youtube. Hear our thoughts on some surprise battle royale entrants, two very good tag matches, and a main event that was a bit all over the place but still came together into a great match in the end.

Then we turn our attention to three shows from DDT's dojo, the 3/1 DDT show and the 3/1 & 3/8 Tokyo Joshi Pro events. What was the atmosphere like for these Dojo shows? We discuss strange debuts for much-hyped international wrestler, Owashi staring into our souls, two really fun Tokyo Joshi tournaments, green = blue in Japan, and much more! It's a packed show full of NO PEOPLE goodness, this week!

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STR 393. Elimination Chamber Preview Mar 08, 2020

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WWE this week was the best and worst of what that company does. Before going into an Elimination Chamber preview, Jeff and Chris discuss a little AEW: the tag match, Orange Cassidy/Tony Schiavone and Chris breaks down what AEW's production team did right with Jake's audio that WWE never could.

Wednesday War Games #22: AEW (Revolution Fallout) vs. NXT (Two Cages Matches) Mar 07, 2020

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Robin Reid subs in for Liam as co-host this week as thinking about NXT causes him to sort of lose his mind. We talk all things Dynamite with a stellar Darby Allin performance as well as NXT which continues to expose serious storytelling weaknesses. Rob also sings Judas.

VOW Flagship: Celebrating 8 Years, AEW Revolution, Observer Awards & more! Mar 06, 2020

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In a special celebration of our 8 years podcasting together Joe and Rich reminisce about the beginning of the VOW Flagship Podcast, some of their favorite memories, challenges and more.

Actual topics this week are AEW Revolution, WWE Elimination Chamber, WWE Super Showdown and the 2019 Wrestling Observer Awards.

Everything Elite 62: AEW Dynamite: Denver, Revolution Fallout, ELITE or DELETE, Observer Awards and More! Mar 06, 2020

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Welcome to Episode 62 of Everything Elite! This week, AB, Nate and Mike are back to talk all about All Elite Wrestling and the Elite Extended Universe. There are a lot of topics and news coming out of AEW Dynamite: Denver, and the gang breaks down the episode by playing ELITE or DELETE, argue about MJF’s promo, talk about Jake “The Snake” Roberts’ debut, the un-debut of Lance Archer, and then close out the show with some talk about the Wrestling Observer Awards that came out while recording and Terrace House!

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Super J-Cast: 97 - The Show About No Shows Mar 05, 2020

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On this week's Super J-Cast, Joel and Damon review no NJPW shows and preview no events, yet we still found a way to bullshit our way through a show for over two hours! We discuss Kenny in all his glory, NXT Japan, AEW events, and even Mali makes a guest shot on the show! Plus we answer a ton of questions.

Music of the Mat #80: Christian Rock Mar 03, 2020

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Jeremy Sexton (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss the topic of Christian rock in wrestling. Andrew and Jeremy first talk about wrestling's relationship with Christianity and the Christian rock genre. Afterwards they play a few examples of Christian rock artists that have been featured in pro wrestling, including Creed, P.O.D., Skillet, and more.

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