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Days of Thunder: WCW Souled Out 2000 Dec 31, 2024

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From our unexpectedly long Christmas hibernation here at the DoT offices comes an eagerly anticipated chapter in WCW history: Souled Out 2000!

Throw the holiday leftovers into a big ass sandwich and listen in as Dave and Lee tackle:

*The week Vince Russo was sacked (for the first time)

*CARD SUBJECT TO CHANGE

*Mr. Reliable William Kidman

*Dean Malenko ends his WCW career accidentally eliminating himself from a match

[Original Broadcast Date: 16 January 2000]

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Mike & JD Show ep.90: AEW Worlds End Reaction | NJPW Wrestle Kingdom & Dynasty Previews Dec 30, 2024

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In this episode of the Mike & JD Show, Mike and JD are joined by Jeremy Finestone (x.com/JerFinestone), host of "Speaking of Strong Style" on Fight Game Media, to break down AEW’s Worlds End event. They also dive into the upcoming NJPW Wrestle Kingdom and Dynasty shows, offering insights, predictions, and must-see matches. Don’t miss out on expert analysis from all three hosts as they explore the future of both AEW and NJPW.

Topics:

• AEW Worlds End Reaction: Key matches, standout performances, and possible storylines shaping AEW’s trajectory.

• NJPW Wrestle Kingdom Preview: Major matchups, title defenses, and the stars who might steal the show at NJPW’s biggest event of the year.

• Dynasty Previews: What to expect from this new show and how it could fit into the broader NJPW landscape.

• Guest: Jeremy Finestone from Fight Game Media shares his expertise on New Japan Pro-Wrestling and the future of strong style wrestling.

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5 Star Match Game #41: 2024 Dec 30, 2024

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The Five Star Match Game returns for our fourth annual year in review show, covering wresting events from around the world in the past 12 months. And we have a power panel as Alan Counihan, Mike Spears, and Case Lowe field questions about WWE, AEW, Japan, Mexico, and more! Questions are answered, grievances are aired, and a great time is had by all. Happy New Year!

A Quick Hit Preview for Worlds End 2024 Dec 27, 2024

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Fred comes back solo to do a quick look at what we're getting at Worlds End. The Continental Classic was pretty darn good, but there's a couple matches on this card he's worried about.

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Theme: Natural Duality by Joseph McDade

342 Super J-Cast Wrestle Kingdom Build-up Dec 27, 2024

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Joel and Damon are back to discuss the Road To Tokyo Dome shows leading up to Wrestle Kingdom on January 4th. The guys also discuss KOPW retirement, new Rumble announcement, added spice to the IWGP Jr Tag WK opener, Shota's big spotlight moment, El Phantasmo, and the return of NJPW Concurso Photo reviews.

Shake Them Ropes. 2024 Holiday Spectacular Dec 24, 2024

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We asked for questions and got a couple wrestling and mostly not. Takes on music, movies, AEW along with a double Vader Club: Midnight Express vs. Fantastics from WCCW's Parade of Stars II and Shibata vs. Ishii from the G1 2013

Music of the Mat Remix: A Taste of 2024 Dec 24, 2024

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The end of 2024 is just days away, but before we turn the calendar to 2025, it's time to look back on what the year offered us in terms of music. Andrew and first-time guest Dakota Jones (Voices of Wrestling) resurrect "A Taste of" from the old format of the podcast, looking at a sampling of songs that came out in 2024 that they enjoyed. It's not meant to be a definitive "best of" list, and there are some big names who did not make the cut, but Andrew and Dakota still have plenty of great music to gush about. Artists played include Brittany Howard, Sturgill Simpson, Ghost, The Smile, Magdalena Bay, Charley Crockett, Judas Priest, Sierra Ferrell, and many more. Happy Holidays, Happy New Year, and thank you to everyone who listened to the podcast in 2024!

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Mike & JD Show Ep. 89: Storytelling in AEW, Smaller Venues, SNME Bombs, TNA’s New TV Deal Dec 23, 2024

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JD returns for a special Sunday edition with Mike, bringing his expertise as a fiction writer to analyze AEW’s storytelling hurdles. The duo also covers the success of AEW’s smaller venue strategy, the underwhelming ratings for WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event, and TNA’s new TV deal in Canada that could give them a major advantage over WWE and AEW in that market.

Topics:

• JD’s Fiction Writer Lens on AEW’s Storytelling

Breaking down the Death Riders storyline and pointing out the plot holes that are hurting AEW’s overall narrative.

• AEW’s Smaller Venue Success

Why AEW’s move to more intimate venues is paying off and what it means for their business model.

• WWE’s SNME Bombs in Ratings

Exploring why Saturday Night’s Main Event failed to capture an audience and what implications it has for WWE’s programming strategies.

• TNA’s New TV Deal in Canada

TNA lands a stronger Canadian broadcast partner than WWE and AEW, potentially reshaping the wrestling landscape north of the border.

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Shake Them Ropes. Fitting Dec 21, 2024

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This week the Athletic with a hit piece of Lee Fitting, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM- is Ricochet a geek or is this the start of a supervillain origin story and in Vader Club from WCW Saturday Night 1996, The Belfast Bruiser vs. Lord Steven Regal

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The Flagship: Lee Fitting, SNME rating, Final Battle, Strong Style Evolved & Stalker Ichikawa Dec 20, 2024

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The Flagship Podcast returns this week with a packed show covering a ton of news and notes across the world of wrestling, including news that WWE's Lee Fitting was dismissed from ESPN due to misconduct allegations, WWE's disappointing Saturday Night's Main Event rating, NJPW Strong Style Evolved, the retirement of Stalker Ichikawa, a preview of ROH Final Battle 2024 & more!

WWE's Lee Fitting was dismissed from ESPN due to misconduct allegations & Janel Grant's reps responded.
WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event had a disappointing rating & more importantly, some patented Legentil Activity.
NJPW Strong Style Evolved review
Dragongate Final Gate 2024 + Stalker Ichikawa Retirement
ROH Final Battle 2024 Preview
& more!

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