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Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective - Ep 2: The Collapse of Universal Mar 18, 2025

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Welcome to Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective!

Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) lead off this episode discussing Michinoku Pro coming out of their first tour and Sasuke & Delfin’s complicated and deteriorating relationship with the ownership of Universal. Then, they discuss the elements leading to the collapse of Universal and try to give an updated interpretation of the promotion’s dying days. As Universal putters out, Michinoku has perhaps its first last stand, television pilots with local and Japanese cable networks, and the introductions of Jinsei Shinzaki, Gran Naniwa, SATO, Wellington Wilkins Jr & Super Boy. And it’s time for the Delfin Corps, the biggest show in the company’s history, and Great Sasuke vs Super Delfin matches for the UWA World Welterweight Title!

Shows discussed:

5/5/93 FMW - CLIP of Michinoku Pro offer match - https://youtu.be/pKcthRZ5aFk?si=OLvAY5q9tZ7gT-0N&t=1625

6/19/93 - Michinoku Pro - https://vkvideo.ru/video587241643_456240167

7/24/93 - Michinoku Pro - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybPcMpaM09Q

8/22/93 FMW - CLIP of Michinoku Pro Offer Match - https://youtu.be/MIcFfszVU4Y?si=6sgc97zulB7UdSP0&t=1999

8/24/93 - Michinoku Pro

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Music of the Mat Remix: Gimmick Names Mar 18, 2025

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Most wrestlers do not use their real names; instead, they use a gimmick name which better fits their character or just works better for wrestling. Gimmick names are not just part of wrestling, they're used in many other facets of entertainment as well. On this episode, Andrew and first-time guest Erin Quinn play artists who use their own gimmick names instead of their real ones. Artists played include Lady Gaga, Scissor Sisters, Alabama 3, Poe, P!nk, Boy Jr., Alice Cooper, Elvis Costello, and many more. It doesn't matter which name you use, you'll still enjoy this episode!

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me Ep. 53 Bound For Glory October 2006 - Kurt Angle Signing, Sting Wins World Title Mar 18, 2025

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Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Bound For Glory - including Kurt Angle's first month with the company and his media presence, worries about Angle's health, Kevin Nash signing a new deal, the first month of Russo being back, Sting and god, TNA in Portugal, contract updates on Monty Brown, Team 3D and Scott Steiner, Sting's Title vs. Career match against Jeff Jarrett, a month of title keep away, an incredible LAX vs. AJ Styles and Christopher Daniels match, and so much more!

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The Mike & JD Show Ep. 101: #AEW Business Rebounds | Was Cena’s Heel Turn a Fluke? | Mercedes Mone Boots Podcaster Mar 18, 2025

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The Mike & JD Show Ep. 101: #AEW Business Rebounds, John Cena’s Heel Turn, & More!

Join Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) on Episode 101 of The Mike & JD Show, your top wrestling podcast on the Voices of Wrestling Network! This week, we dive into AEW’s business rebound—is All Elite Wrestling back on track? We debate if John Cena’s shocking heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber was brilliant booking or a fluke. Plus, Mercedes Mone boots controversial podcaster JD from NY from commentary—what’s the fallout? And is Jeff Cobb really WWE bound? Get our expert takes on these hot wrestling topics!

Watch on the Mike & JD Show YouTube channel (youtube.com/@mikeandjdshow) and follow us on X—Mike (@MikeGilbert311) and JD (@jd_oliva).

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JBA: The Fifth Anniversary Episode! Mar 17, 2025

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Kelly and Taylor are back behind the microphones celebrating the fifth anniversary of Jumping Bomb Audio!

They discuss Tokyo Joshi's Grand Princess 25, SAREEEism VII, a big Loser Leaves Stardom match, the Cinderella Tournament and Crazy Fest!

But that's not all! They also preview what's to come, including a big time SEAdLINNNG show featuring a main event cage match, a big Sendai Girls show, an interesting Ice Infinity challenge for Ibuki Hoshi and more!

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Shake Them Ropes. Secret Purpose Mar 15, 2025

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This week in the news: Jeff Cobb in WWE; In the Lazy River of Wrestling Criticism: AEW Revolution and NXT Roadblock and in Vader Club we talk Barry Windham’s turn and watch Luger/Windham vs. Tully/Arn from Clash of the Champions I

The Flagship: New Japan Cup, Revolution & RAW Fallout, MLW, Sareee vs. Syuri & more! Mar 14, 2025

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This week on The Flagship: a catch-up on New Japan Cup, the aftermath of AEW Revolution 2025, an update on the WrestleMania lineups, a review of MLW Intimidation Games 2025, a preview of this weekend's Maple Leaf Pro shows, Sareee vs. Syuri, and more!

Listen to Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective Podcast!

A brand-new series from Case and Mike of Open the Voice Gate looking at the formation and history of Michinoku Pro.

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Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective Ep 1 - The Creation of Michinoku Pro Mar 12, 2025

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Welcome to Those Days: A Michinoku Pro Retrospective!

On this first episode of Those Days, Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) lead off the show with the format, why a Michinoku Pro podcast, the Voice Gate schedule for the next few weeks and other notes.

From there, it’s time to talk about the events that led to the launch of Michinoku Pro, the first ever promotion in Japan based outside of Tokyo. Case and Mike discuss the early career of Great Sasuke including his starts in wrestling, the New Japan Training School, frustrations with Universal and his fateful tours of Mexico in 1991 and 1992. From there, Case and Mike set the scene with Atsushi Onita vs Ryuma Go, the status of the Japanese Economy and the first steps towards Universal’s downfall that encouraged Sasuke to found Michinoku Pro. They discuss the “fake start” of 11/27/92 before the official launch show of 3/16/92 in Yahaba, the huge show close angle, and the follow ups the next day in Ninohe on 3/17/92.

Shows discussed:

3/16/93 - https://youtu.be/JzHC6jIamf4?si=R2817-29vPsGnnTN&t=3020

3/17/93 - https://vkvideo.ru/video587241643_456239068

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352 Super J-Cast - New Japan Cup Night 1-2 Review Mar 11, 2025

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Joel and Damon are back to review nights one and two from this year's New Japan Cup. The guys give us their takes, news and analysis on all the key first round tournament matches including Oleg Boltin vs. Bad Luck Fale, Drilla Maloney vs Tomohiro Ishii, Gabe Kidd vs Ren Narita, and EVIL defeated Yota Tsuji. Plus, Baron Corbin updates, Gabe / Kenny questions, Rat-Face Brad Marchand, quick NJPW Anniversary show review, and so much more.

GBH: The Post-Revolution 2025 Wrap Up! Mar 10, 2025

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AEW's Revolution has come and gone for 2025, and Fred & Tyler sift through the aftermath. They discuss the pre-show, including a great angle, as well as the main show, which had some amazing matches and one of the worst main events you'll see.

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