• New Beginning USA Preview and Fantasticamania
    Feb 27 2026
    This week, Steven and Jeremy looked back at their favorite matches from Fantasticamania and previewed New Beginning USA. It's a great card on paper featuring Yota Tsuji versus Andrade El Idolo, Syuri versus Athena, Ricochet and the Knockout Brothers. Plus, talk of the recent departures and a look ahead to what should be the storyline for the upcoming New Japan Cup.
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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Fantasticamania 2026 Begins
    Feb 20 2026

    This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed the opening night of Fantasticamania 2026. CMLL sent some of its top stars to Japan, including Mistico, Mascara Dorada and Soberano Jr. Plus, they looked back at the career of Tadao Yasuda, a former IWGP Champion who symbolized Inoki-ism.

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • New Beginning in Osaka Review, Four Farewells?
    Feb 13 2026

    This week, Steven and Jeremy reviewed New Beginning, which featured several departures including Hiromu Takahashi, David Finlay, Gabe Kidd and more, a great tag team title match and two quite divisive title matches. Was Aaron Wolf's loss as stupid as Steven thought it was? Was Jake Lee's IWGP title shot as bad as a lot of fans thought? Plus, New Japan Cup brackets, Fantasticamania and the passing of Tadao Yasuda.

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Hiromu Takahashi Leaves NJPW, New Beginning Preview
    Feb 6 2026
    Another week, another departure for New Japan. Steven and Jeremy talked about Hiromu Takahashi's exit and their differing feelings about it. Plus, two Korakuen Hall shows, Young Lion excursion news and a preview of New Beginning in Osaka.
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • An EVIL Departure from NJPW
    Jan 30 2026

    This week, Steven and Jeremy talked about EVIL leaving New Japan, his legacy in House of Torture, and who may lead in his absence. They also previewed two upcoming Korakuen Hall shows, plus American TV wrestling versus Japan's version and changes in the front office.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Imminent Departures from NJPW, New Beginning Brings Old Habits
    Jan 23 2026
    This week, Steven and Jeremy talked about impending departures from the New Japan roster and what affect they would that have. Plus, a look at this week's action, with some excellent wrestling mixed with some of the same booking mistakes that has put the company on the back foot. They also discussed what Yuya Uemura and Shota Umino need to do, and how Aaron Wolf is progressing.
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • The Dangers of Wrestling, Shingo and Poi Married
    Jan 16 2026

    This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed the good news of Shingo Takagi and Natsupoi's wedding, and the bad news of what pro wrestling can do to those in the industry. Is there any real answer? Plus, Road to New Beginning previews and the best books about New Japan.

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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • New Year Dash Brings Big News
    Jan 9 2026

    This week, Steven and Jeremy recapped New Year's Dash, with its great main event. Plus, Tsuji's new stable, an explanation of the current title lineage, Aaron Wolf going on tour, SANADA's departure and a look ahead at upcoming matches. Jeremy also talked more about his time in Japan, including the NJPW podcast summit.

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    1 hr and 40 mins