Best Joe Thurston Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 1552 - Paul Scheer 1:39:55

17m ago1:39:55

1:39:55

When Paul Scheer was on WTF back in 2010, he spoke about things in his past that he never before spoke about publicly. That conversation with Marc started Paul on a journey of self-discovery that continued as he built a family, grew his career and dealt with the relationships in his life that had deeply unresolved issues. All of this culminated in …

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Shake Them Ropes. Indiana Fever 1:16:35

7m ago1:16:35

1:16:35

This week, the deaths of Sika and Jamie Kellner, Indiana is all in on WWE and more news, then in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Forbidden Door preview and whatever comes to mind from WWE and NXT. Plus on this week's Vader Club: Toshiaki Kawada vs. Gary Albright Our Sponsors: * Support our sponsor Arena Club and get 10% off your first purcha…

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316 Super J-Cast New Japan Soul / Forbidden Door Preview 1:27:07

12m ago1:27:07

1:27:07

Joel and Damon are back to preview two New Japan Soul shows: Tomohiro Ishii vs. YOSHI-HASHI, Callum Newman vs. KENTA,Taichi vs. TJP, and Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Oleg Boltin. The guys also discuss Forbidden Door in Long Island, NY, with Naito vs. Jon Moxley and answer your questions. Our Sponsors: * Support our sponsor Arena Club and get 10% off your …

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The Flagship: Forbidden Door Preview, CMLL, Sika, Ricky Starks, Dijak & more! 3:24:22

19m ago3:24:22

3:24:22

The Flagship is back this week to preview AEW's Forbidden Door 2024 PPV, catch you up on the latest going on in CMLL, discuss the lives and careers of Sika and Jamie Kellner, the latest on Ricky Starks, Donovan Dijak's free agency, and more! Our Sponsors: * Support our sponsor Arena Club and get 10% off your first purchase at http://arenaclub.com/v…

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Mike & JD Show Ep.63: WWE Infiltration of AEW Continues | WWE Spoofs Janel Grant Case 59:53

38m ago59:53

59:53

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show. On this week's episode, we discuss the following: WWE’s Infiltration of AEW WWE Spoofs Janel Grant Case with Dominick-Liv Storyline Donovan Dijak hits Free Agency Forbidden Door Preview Our Sponsors: * Support our sponsor Arena Club and get 10% off your first purchase at http://arenaclub.com/vownet Advertising In…

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Emerald FlowShow #66: Third Time's a Charm, Jake 2:19:37

8h ago2:19:37

2:19:37

Paul and Gerard are finally back with a massive episode. First, they talk about Jake Lee finally achieving his dream of being in the G1. Then they cover their ballots for this year's Voices of Wrestling 30 Under 30 poll. From there it's coverage of Josh Barnett's Bloosport Bushido, a preview the upcoming GLEAT show on July 1st and then discussion o…

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The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee: Forbidden Door HEAT CHECK 1:46:31

17h ago1:46:31

1:46:31

Welcome to our 100th episode! It's been a great journey over the last two years doing this show and we have our biggest one yet! On the special 100th episode, hosts Tyler and Fred have two special guests joining the show from Voices of Wrestling: Adam Berger and Wrestling Omakase's John Carroll! They help us break down both the 30 under 30 list com…

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Episode 1551 - Gareth Reynolds 1:32:53

24h ago1:32:53

1:32:53

Gareth Reynolds was struggling in show business as a comic, a writer, an actor, you name it. But not unlike Marc, he finally broke through when he started hosting a podcast along with fellow comic Dave Anthony, The Dollop, where Dave tells stories from history that Gareth knows nothing about. Gareth and Marc talk about what led to the creation of t…

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Open The Voice Gate - Rewind and Rewatch - June 2014 in Sapporo! 1:51:30

1d ago1:51:30

1:51:30

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. June’s Rewind and Rewatch, celebrating the 25th Anniversary year of the Dragon System, celebrates some long lost Dragon Gate Infinity TV f…

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #89: AEW and WWE Business Discussion With Brandon Thurston 1:33:45

3d ago1:33:45

1:33:45

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by his old friend Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics to discuss current AEW and WWE business trends, Tony Khan's leadership of AEW, rebuilding AEW with new stars, the sustainability of WWE's current success, the differences between Paul Levesque and Vince McMah…

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #89: AEW and WWE Business Discussion With Brandon Thurston 1:33:45

3d ago1:33:45

1:33:45

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by his old friend Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics to discuss current AEW and WWE business trends, Tony Khan's leadership of AEW, rebuilding AEW with new stars, the sustainability of WWE's current success, the differences between Paul Levesque and Vince McMah…

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JBA: Stardom The Conversion, Marigold Korakuen Hall, SEAdLINNNG, Ice Ribbon and much more! 1:15:13

4d ago1:15:13

1:15:13

Kelly & Taylor return with a jam-packed episode, diving deep into Stardom's The Conversion and Marigold's latest Korakuen Hall show! Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi in the last two weeks, including a fun SEAdLINNNG show, news from Ice Ribbon, and a check-in on the Catch the WAVE tournament! There's of course a r…

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Episode 1550 - Jewel 1:34:04

4d ago1:34:04

1:34:04

Jewel Kilcher left her troubled home life in Alaska as a teenager, hitchhiking her way across the country and living in her car before becoming a music superstar known globally by her first name. Jewel talks with Marc about how she used creativity to overcome anxiety, how Bob Dylan factored into her breakthrough, and how she feared becoming a stati…

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You've Got To Be Kidding Me Ep. 49 Slammiversary June 2006 - Joe vs. Steiner, Cornette Debuts, KOTM Controversy 3:03:52

4d ago3:03:52

3:03:52

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Slammiversary 2006 - including Paul Heyman on TNA, more TNA ratings talk ahead of a new lead in, Joe's DVD, guaranteed contracts, the incredible Joe vs. Steiner feud, Jim Cornette arriving in TNA, a very silly convoluted King of the Mountain finish, LAX's work stoppage, new tag champs, a deeply…

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Days of Thunder #86: The STAAHHH of the Show 1:43:49

5d ago1:43:49

1:43:49

[Broadcast Date- October 28 1999] After spending a lot of time covering the first two weeks of the Russo era, we return you now to a regular Thunder rhythm, a land that booking and the WCW Title Tournament appear to have forgotten for now: *A new low standard for promos is set by almost everyone *Chavo is...entertaining? *The mystery of what the pl…

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Shake Them Ropes. The Tonga Name Game 1:03:22

5d ago1:03:22

1:03:22

This week, AEW does a low number but was decent, NXT does a good number and was trash. On THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: praise for the Bloodline story and Judgment Day, Will and Swerve switch alignment in a week, and who are some lesser known wrestlers who could be named Tonga? Also Vader Club: Arn and Tully vs. Sting and Barry Our Sponsor…

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The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee: AEW Ratings Plummet and 30 Under 30 1:02:09

6d ago1:02:09

1:02:09

We are just one episode away from our 100th episode and it starts off on a down note. AEW had their worst Wednesday night ratings for Dynamite ever with 502k viewers and a 0.16 in the 18-49 demo. What can we make of this? How much blame does the AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland get? We also discuss our ballots for the 30 Under 30 project spearh…

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The Flagship: Wyatt Sick6 Debut, Clash at the Castle, TripleMania, G1 Blocks & more! 3:24:42

7d ago3:24:42

3:24:42

The Flagship is back this week to discuss the ridiculous debut for the Wyatt Sick6, review WWE's Clash at the Castle: Scotland, review AAA's TripleMania: Tijuana, discuss the announcements of G1 Climax 34 blocks plus a look at the latest happenings in Pro Wrestling NOAH, NJPW, TNA & more! Our Sponsors: * Support our sponsor Arena Club and get 10% o…

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Mike & JD Show ep. 62: Forbidden Door & All In Taking Shape | WWE & TNA Bury Joe Hendry | Wyatt 6 1:04:42

7d ago1:04:42

1:04:42

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show! On this week's episode, we dive into the latest in the wrestling world: - **AEW’s Next Big PPVs**: Forbidden Door and All In are beginning to take shape, with a major match between Will Ospreay and MJF on the horizon. - Could AEW be taking a risk with their TV rights negotiations with Warner Bros. Discovery? - **…

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315 Super J-Cast New Japan Soul Review 1:39:01

7d ago1:39:01

1:39:01

Joel and Damon are back to review New Japan Soul 2024, including David Finlay vs. SANADA, El Desperado vs. SHO, and HENARE vs. Shingo Takagi. The guys also discuss G1 blocks and announcements, the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship, and Tomohiro Ishii and answer your questions. Our Sponsors: * Support our sponsor Arena Club and get 10% of…

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Episode 1549 - Geezer Butler 1:29:36

8d ago1:29:36

1:29:36

As bassist and lyricist for Black Sabbath, Geezer Butler has a lifetime of rock and roll stories to tell. From the band’s working class roots in Birmingham to their early days as a traditional blues band to their transformation into the quintessential heavy metal group, Geezer tells Marc how he brought it all together with Ozzy Osbourne, Bill Ward …

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate and the VOW 30 Under 30! 1:51:37

9d ago1:51:37

1:51:37

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. Case and Mike are back to talk Dragongate and the Voices of Wrestling 30 Under 30 Poll! They go through every Dragon System wrestler under the age of 30, where they hav…

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Episode 1548 - Jude Law 1:20:45

11d ago1:20:45

1:20:45

Jude Law and Marc made a movie together but they never actually got to meet during it. They remedy that at the production offices of Jude’s latest project, as he sits down with Marc to talk about the elasticity of time, having a runaway imagination, the traveling life of an actor, and Michael Caine. They also talk about the preparation Jude puts in…

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Shake Them Ropes. Clash and Battleground Post Mortem 1:04:16

12d ago1:04:16

1:04:16

This week, all the news and the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM where we review both WWE's Clash at the Castle and NXT's Battleground, plus hits on AEW Dynamite and Vader Club: Vader vs. Ken Shamrock from In Your House 15 Our Sponsors: * Support our sponsor Arena Club and get 10% off your first purchase at http://arenaclub.com/vownet Advertising …

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Flagship Plus: Another Underwhelming WWE PLE, Ricochet News, Rampage & Collision Reviews, G1 Blocks (Preview) 10:25

12d ago10:25

10:25

Enjoy this free preview of Flagship Plus! -The string of mediocre Levesque era PLE's continues with Clash At The Castle -An update on Ricochet with a possible clue on when his contract may officially expire -Rampage & Collision reviews -Breaking news thoughts on the G1 Blocks and Play-In Tournaments Unlock the full Flagship Plus and thousands of ho…

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314 Super J-Cast Dominion Review 2:19:09

13d ago2:19:09

2:19:09

Joel and Damon are back to review Dominion from Osaka-jo Hall, including Despe's big win and Damon's controversial reaction, Mox and EVIL's surprising performance, beefy dudes beating each other up, Hikuleo's farewell, the importance of this year's G1 and its changes, and your questions. Our Sponsors: * Support our sponsor Arena Club and get 10% of…

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The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee: Free Agency Frenzy 53:20

13d ago53:20

53:20

We are creeping closer and closer to the third-annual Forbidden Door show where multiple promotions are set to be represented. As we keep building toward the massive show, feuds and stories continue to develop, most notably Will Ospreay vs. Swerve Strickland for the AEW World Championship. Did Ospreay have the most boring four-star match ever with …

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Lucha Jobbers: Previo de Triplemania Tijuana, NJPW Dominion y más 1:38:01

13d ago1:38:01

1:38:01

Esta semana volvemos con una previa de Triplemania Tijuana y el chisme de la relación entre CMLL y AAA. Además, reseña exhaustiva de NJPW Dominion, los cambios de Tanahashi en la empresa y las luchas pactadas para AEW Forbidden Door. También platicamos sobre lo más reciente del caso de Vince McMahon, las donaciones a Southground Wrestling en Uganda…

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The Flagship: NXT Battleground, Clash at the Castle, WWE/NOAH, Free Agents & more! 3:03:47

14d ago3:03:47

3:03:47

The Flagship returns this week with an absolutely loaded show reviewing NXT Battleground, previewing WWE Clash at the Castle, speculating on the WWE & NOAH announcement, contract season updates (Chad Gable, Ricochet, Booker T, Hikuleo & more) & more! The Overrun We ran out of time on The Flagship so it is time for The Overrun! Subscribe to the $5 t…

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Mike & JD Show Ep. 61: The Future of TNA | Jeff Hardy & Ricochet Hit Free Agency 1:06:02

14d ago1:06:02

1:06:02

In this week's episode of the Mike & JD Show, we're thrilled to have BQ of The Impact Lounge join us to dive into some major developments in the world of wrestling! Get ready for an in-depth discussion on all things TNA, AEW, and WWE. TNA Topics: - Jeff Hardy is set to make his TNA return this weekend, confirmed by multiple sources via PWInsider. M…

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Episode 1547 - Ali Siddiq 1:47:25

15d ago1:47:25

1:47:25

Comedian Ali Siddiq draws from his life experiences to create his comedy shows. Now in the midst of a four part comedy special called The Domino Effect, Ali is exploring everything from his tough upbringing to his time spent in prison to the early comedic stylings he displayed while working at the Sunglass Hut. Marc and Ali compare notes on their s…

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate in Hakata, Ricochet & More 1:35:11

16d ago1:35:11

1:35:11

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. OTVG is back with an impromptu Dragon System Buffett discussing this weekend for Dragongate in Hakata, Case and Mike try to make sense of GLEAT, Ricochet’s free agency,…

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JBA: Tokyo Joshi Prism 24, SUKEBAN, Stardom Conversion Preview, Marigold Korakuen Hall and much more! 1:03:15

18d ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Kelly & Taylor are back once again to discuss Tokyo Joshi's latest Korakuen Hall show, Prism 24, featuring two title matches and three Kongs! Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi in the last two weeks, including the newest SUKEBAN show, news from Stardom, a big Gatoh Move title change and much more! There's of course…

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Episode 1546 - Ed O'Neill 1:32:02

18d ago1:32:02

1:32:02

Ed O’Neill’s his early days working in an Ohio steel mill and contemplating a potential career hustling for mobsters didn’t seem like a path to Hollywood. Nor did his days playing football and coming up short during NFL tryouts. But his working class Irish background wound up making Ed the perfect portrayer of Al Bundy, a performance partially base…

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Shake Them Ropes. No Coke Only Pepsi 1:11:28

19d ago1:11:28

1:11:28

After discussing the news that Pepsi is now number 3 behind Dr. Pepper, Chris and Jeff discuss CMLL/AEW and THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM with a preview of NXT's Battleground, the MJF promo, why you should watch Smackdown and on Vader Club: The Headhunters vs. Miguel Perez Jr and Crash the Terminator from Ultra Clash 1993. Our Sponsors: * S…

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The Good, The Bad and The Hungee: Forbidden Door Swings Wide Open 1:07:46

19d ago1:07:46

1:07:46

All Elite Wrestling is coming up on the third-annual Forbidden Door show! We saw the door open just a little bit wider this week with CMLL allowing AAA adjacent talent on the same shows as CMLL talent. It shows a real sign of trust with Tony Khan and AEW. There is also a lot more news, including information of their residency in Arlington. All of t…

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Mike & JD Show ep 60: Free Agency Frenzy | Is WWE Buying TNA? 1:05:10

20d ago1:05:10

1:05:10

For ad-free and exclusive premium content subscribe at patreon.com/themikeandjdshow Welcome to Episode 60 of the Mike & JD Show! This week, we're diving into the hottest topics in pro wrestling, including free agency updates and the swirling rumors about WWE buying TNA. Join us for an in-depth discussion on: Topics Covered: AEW is Schizophrenic: An…

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The Flagship: NJPW Dominion/10-Point Plan, AEW residency details, MLW & more! 3:36:42

21d ago3:36:42

3:36:42

This week on The Flagship: a loaded show previewing NJPW's Dominion show, Hiroshi Tanahashi's 10-point plan, plus a review of MLW Battle Riot IV, a preview of NXT Battleground, details on AEW's Arlington residency, the latest on the WBD's negotiations with the NBA and how it affects AEW and more. Our Sponsors: * Support our sponsor Arena Club and g…

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Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate Rainbow Gate Korakuens Review! 1:50:24

21d ago1:50:24

1:50:24

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. OTVG is back to discuss Dragongate’s Rainbow Gate doubleheader with Luis Mante vs Ben-K for the Dream Gate and YAMATO vs Kota Minoura, Hair versus Hair main events, the…

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313 Super J-Cast BOSJ Final & Dominion Preview 1:54:04

22d ago1:54:04

1:54:04

Joel and Damon are back to preview this year's BOSJ Finals and our annual Dominion preview. The guys also discuss EVIL winning and what that would mean to many, being wrong about Taiji Ishimori and Hiromu Takahashi, BOSJ semi-final reviews, and how this Dominion show ranks, HENARE going for gold, and answering your questions. Our Sponsors: * Suppor…

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Nites of Nitro #12: The Outsiders "Lay Down" 1:50:35

22d ago1:50:35

1:50:35

Oh boy Oh boy oh boy. The second week of the Russo era, and we have been struck down by technology, illness, back pain and at least one toddler. Nevertheless your Thunder Boys return to deliver you a review of another exhausting three hour Nitro (the last Nitro from us for a while), and with that comes with a LOT of doings transpiring: *ANOTHER tag…

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Episode 1545 - Larry David 1:26:43

22d ago1:26:43

1:26:43

Larry David says he regrets saying yes to everything right after he agrees to do it. But it’s too late to back out of the garage now, so he’ll try to convince Marc that he actually has a much better disposition than the Larry David character on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Larry talks with Marc about his early days at Catch a Rising Star, how he found his…

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #88: What Is AEW's Identity? 1:29:22

25d ago1:29:22

1:29:22

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined once again by Warren Hayes of the Mr. Warren Hayes show, as they discuss the identity of AEW five years into the company's existence. They discuss what has changed since the company first started, if the company has become too WWE-like, the need to elevate new…

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #88: What Is AEW's Identity? 1:29:22

25d ago1:29:22

1:29:22

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined once again by Warren Hayes of the Mr. Warren Hayes show, as they discuss the identity of AEW five years into the company's existence. They discuss what has changed since the company first started, if the company has become too WWE-like, the need to elevate new…

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Episode 1544 - Susie Essman 1:23:21

25d ago1:23:21

1:23:21

After twenty-four years and twelve seasons as Susie Greene on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Susie Essman’s life has become strangers seeing her on the street and asking her to curse them out. Susie tells Marc the ins and outs of making Curb and why so many people have trouble separating the characters from the people who play them. They also talk about Lar…

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Emerald FlowShow #65: Reiwa Tom Magee 2:00:58

27d ago2:00:58

2:00:58

Paul and Gerard cover the finals of the King of DDT tournament, talk about some recent NOAH shows, and then finally get to what everyone is waiting for, Kento Miyahara vs. Yuma Anzai. Our Sponsors: * Support our sponsor Arena Club and get 10% off your first purchase at http://arenaclub.com/vownet Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands …

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The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee: Double or Nothing Review 1:15:48

28d ago1:15:48

1:15:48

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…

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The Flagship: Janel Grant Lawsuit Paused, WWE/TNA relationship, NJPW, AJPW, NOAH & more! 3:05:08

28d ago3:05:08

3:05:08

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…

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JBA: The Marigold Spectacular! 56:22

28d ago56:22

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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…

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Mike & JD Show ep.59: Shawne Merriman Interview | TNA & NXT Partnership | WWE & Vince Trial 1:34:41

28d ago1:34:41

1:34:41

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 …

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