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The Flagship: Grand Slam Australia, TNA/WWE, Battle in the Valley, GCW, MLW, FSM 50 & more! Jan 17, 2025

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The Flagship Podcast is back this week to discuss the bizarre story surrounding the airtime of AEW Grand Slam Australia and AEW's upcoming schedule.

We'll also recap and review NJPW Battle in the Valley, MLW King of Colosseum, preview GCW's return to the Hammerstein Ballroom, TNA/WWE's new partnership and give our reaction to the 2024 FSM 50!

2024 FSM 50: https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2025/01/16/fsm-50-2024-the-50-best-wrestlers-in-the-world/

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345 Super J-Cast Battle in the Valley 2025 Review Jan 16, 2025

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Joel and Damon are return to review New Japan's Battle in the Valley show from San Jose. The guys discuss all of the big matches, including Konosuke Takeshita vs. KUSHIDA, Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Hechicero, and El Desperado vs. Taiji Ishimori. The guys also discuss the New Beginning line-up, Yuji Nagata Wrestling Life 40th Anniversary Blue Justice XV, a Super J-Cast reunion in Tokyo, and answer a ton of your questions.

Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate 2025 Kickoff! Jan 15, 2025

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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 has kicked off their 2025 schedule and Open The Voice Gate is back to talk about the first week’s shows in Kobe (1/9), Kyoto (1/11) and Osaka (1/12)! They give their mostly spoiler-free recommendations and then discuss the East vs West Battle and first shows on their taping loop. They discuss the three title matches coming up in Yokohama, the YAMATO vs SMJ Dream Gate match, new members of Gold Class, can Mike predict the Dead or Alive cage match, Young Dragon’s Cup Preview and a whole lot more!

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Please Rate and Review Open The Voice Gate on the podcast platform of your choice and follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/openvoicegate.

Mike & JD Show ep.92: AEW Die-Hards Revolt Against Tony Khan, VKM Lawsuit, MLW Carny Tactics Jan 13, 2025

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In this episode of the Mike & JD Show, Mike and JD pull back the curtain on the latest controversies and shakeups rocking the wrestling world. From Vince McMahon settling with the SEC to MLW allegedly fudging its attendance numbers, AEW fans revolting against the Death Riders storyline, Chris Jericho’s in-ring critiques, and Malakai Black’s surprise departure from AEW, there’s a lot to unpack.

Topics Covered:

• Vince McMahon Settles With SEC

VKM makes his loyalists think his case is closed when in reality: Nothing could be further from the truth.

• MLW Attendance Controversy

MLW is reportedly inflating their attendance figures. Is this a desperate move to show momentum, or common carny tactics?

• AEW Diehards Revolt

AEW loyalists are pushing back against the Death Riders story, Jericho’s recent in-ring performances, and the reliance on older talent over 50. We discuss the fans’ frustrations and how AEW might address them.

• Malakai Black Leaves AEW

Another high-profile AEW exit. Why Malakai Black’s departure is significant, and what it might mean for AEW’s booking and locker room morale.

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Shake Them Ropes. Jeff Almost Dies Again Jan 12, 2025

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This week in the News, the Royal Rumble goes international, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Meh, and in Vader Club Chris picked Nick Bockwinkel vs. Bruiser Brody from August 31, 1979.

Plus Jeff's no good very bad week and Nov talks about his maladies. We're back and not so better than ever.

The Flagship: RAW on Netflix Rating, Wrestle Kingdom Weekend Fallout, & more! Jan 10, 2025

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The Flagship Podcast reacts to the RAW on Netflix numbers and discusses the first week of streaming for AEW and WWE.

Additional topics include the fallout from NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom/Wrestle Dynasty weekend, the latest on Chris Charlton's suspension, NJPW's New Year Dash, a first look at this year's WrestleMania Weekend schedule in Las Vegas, and more!

RAW on Netflix rating
First weeks of streaming for AEW & WWE
Wrestle Kingdom/Wrestle Dynasty Fallout
Latest on Chris Charlton's suspension
WrestleMania Weekend 2025 Schedule
Year-End Lists
& more!

344 Super J-Cast Wrestle Kingdom Weekend Wrap-Up Jan 09, 2025

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Joel and Damon are back to wrap-up New Japan's biggest weekend of the year. The guys discuss all of the fallout including the elevation of Gabe Kidd, the NJPW / AEW partnership, Chris Charlton, Shota Umino, Young Bucks and Kenny Omega's return, and answer a ton of your questions.

Open The Voice Gate - Rewind and Rewatch - Blood Generation (1/14/05) Jan 09, 2025

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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.

Surprise! Open The Voice Gate is back with one last 25th Anniversary episode of Rewind and Rewatch as it’s time to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the founding of the transformative heel stable Blood Generation from 1/14/2005!

But first, we must talk about the steps that led us to needing Blood Generation. That takes us back to the initial Toryumon split, Odiaba Everyday Pro Wrestling, the shedding of the roster, Aagan Issou, Waku Waku Fujii Land and more! Then it’s time for one of the most important nights and shows in Dragongate history, the first SkyPerfect PPV of 2005 from Korakuen Hall on January 14th 2005!

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Open The Voice Gate - The 2024 Ulty Awards! Jan 08, 2025

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"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 is on holiday break so that means one thing to Case and Mike: TIME FOR THE 2024 ULTY AWARDS. They discuss their thoughts on the shows going on in Japan over New Year’s week (This was recorded on 1/4/25) and Cases’ thoughts on the year-end Kobe Sambo Hall shows up top. Then they get to their ballots, decide Dragongate’s MVP, Whose stock went up in 2024 and whose went down, and the top shows and matches of Dragongate’s 2024!

Their written ballots can be found at voicesofwrestling.com or in the #Open-The-Voice-Gate channel on the VOW discord!

Please Rate and Review Open The Voice Gate on the podcast platform of your choice and follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/openvoicegate."

Music of the Mat Remix: The Fab Four Horsemen Jan 07, 2025

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It's time to make some history on Music of the Mat Remix. This is not only the first artist-centric episode of the new format, but also the first one with a pun title. It's a Beatles episode that came about by mashing arguably the greatest band of all time's nickname with The Four Horsemen, arguably the greatest wrestling stable of all time. Yes, it's that simple, but this episode is anything but! Andrew is joined by returning guest and Beatles superfan JoJo Remy to play a selection of songs spanning the group's relatively short, yet impactful run. From early love songs to experimental studio work to the last song the band ever recorded, this episode has legendary music and lively conversation. Cut your hair into a mop top and throw up the four fingers, because we're showing some love to the lads from Liverpool!

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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