Speaking of Strong Style - An NJPW podcast

This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at week one of Super Junior Tag League, breaking down the standings and talking about each team, including Lee Johnson and Blake Christian's excellent matches, Robbie X and Taiji Ishimori's teamwork and why HYO and YOH are weirding us out. Plus, a look ahead at the final week of action, a Power Struggle preview and why movie roles like Hirooki Goto's in "Street Fighter" means more than just a walk down a red carpet for wrestlers.

This week, Steven and Jeremy previewed the Super Junior Tag League tournament, looking at each team and its chances and how the tournament is affected by El Desperado's withdrawal due to injury. Plus, a look at Taichi's hometown show, some thoughts on the movies and the Lucha Kingdom lineup.

This week, Steven is back from his vacation with a slight cold, but the guys took in a strong King of Pro Wrestling show, with another main event classic with Yota Tsuji facing Ryohei Oiwa. They also talked about the heavy AEW presence leading to Wrestle Kingdom, including Kenny Omega's surprise appearance, Jon Moxley's challenge, Will Ospreay and MJF's involvement, and how Kingdom may end up with an AEW v New Japan theme. Plus, Super Junior Tag League teams, Taichi's special show and more. EP 241

Jeremy Finestone returns solo with Episode 240 of Speaking of Strong Style! This week, he recapped the Road to King of Pro Wrestling shows with IWGP Tag and Jr title matches and previewed King of Pro Wrestling! Plus.... MJF in New Japan??! Also, Jeremy talks about how Wrestle Kingdom might feel like a Forbidden Door?

This week, Steven and Jeremy talked about PAC and how he affected their perception of wrestling over the years. Plus, a match-by-match breakdown of Destruction in Kobe, featuring one excellent title match between Yota Tsuji and Hirooki Goto, and a disappointing one with Gabe Kidd and Drilla Moloney. They also previewed the week's upcoming action, including two shows with title matches in Korakuen Hall.

This week, Steven and Jeremy talked about New Japan's tour of Hokkaido, including the Knockout Brothers' brawl with their spiritual ancestors, Togi Makabe and Toru Yano. Plus, Mistico and El Desperado faced SHO and DOUKI while YOH took on Taiji Ishimori in title match action. They also previewed the Destruction in Kobe show, headlined by Hirooki Goto challenging Yota Tsuji for the IWGP title.

This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed TV Asahi's plans for English broadcasting, Wrestle Kingdom tickets going on sale and a look ahead to New Japan's continuing tour of Hokkaido. Plus, NJ talent on the CMLL Anniversario show.

This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed the passing of The Butcher and Superstar Bill Dundee, the coming Korakuen Hall renovation, and this week's events. They talked about Jeff Cobb's return to the NJPW ring, Shun Skywalker's in-ring debut as a member of House of Torture, and whatever the heck is that weird finisher he has. Plus, Shingo Takagi versus Claudio Castagnoli coming to Kobe and Kosei Fujita's big win over Aaron Wolf.

This week, Jeremy reported on New Japan's presence in AEW, including Will Ospreay getting a main event victory in Wembley Stadium. They discussed how Callumn Newman and the United Empire played into Ospreay's story, and what it might mean for New Japan in the future. Steven gave his report on what former Young Lions Shoma Kato and Katsuya Murashima have been up to on excursion. Plus, they previewed this weekend's action, with Jeff Cobb and Shota Umino's returning to NJPW rings.

This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at each title in New Japan pro wrestling, where the champions currently stand and who their next challengers are likely to be. Plus, thoughts on Dolly Parton, Tim Curry and the Transformers. Steven also concluded his look back at the career of Hiroyoshi Tenzan.

This week, Steven and Jeremy were joined by Chris Samsa from http://sportofprowrestling.com to discuss the sublime G1 Final match. They looked at how Ryohei Oiwa and Yuya Uemura put together a classic that was somehow modern and mixed with past styles at the same time. Plus, the tournament's special prizes, Hiroyoshi Tenzan's retirement, Shun Skywalker's debut, a new Young Lion on the way and more.

This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at the end of block play in the G1 Climax tournament. They previewed the semifinals, speculating on Yota Tsuji's chances of winning as the champion and assessing whether Ryohei Oiwa, Callum Newman or Yuya Uemura would be a better choice. Plus, who was helped and who was hurt by the tournament. Steven also looked at Hiroyoshi Tenzan's career on top as his retirement approaches, and he also looked at whether he should get his head examined over the name of a wrestling move (probably).

This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at the life of Dory Funk Jr. and what he meant to wrestling in Japan. They also covered this week's G1 Climax action, looking at each wrestler and their place in the standings. Gabe Kidd, Konosuke Takeshita and Oleg Boltin are the leaders. Who is likely to rally at the end and sneak into the semifinals? All options are explored. Plus, more on Hiroyoshi Tenzan's career, covering his rise in the singles ranks.

This week, Steven and Jeremy reviewed an up and down week of G1 action. We saw some of the best and some of the worst of what NJPW is today. Shingo Takagi, Hirooki Goto, Yota Tsuji and Oleg Boltin shined, but Great O-Khan and Gabe Kidd's antics put sour tastes in their mouths. Plus, BUSHIROAD's restructuring and how it still may have an impact on NJPW, a preview of this coming week's action and Steven began his look back at the career of Hiroyoshi Tenzan.

This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at the past week's G1 Climax action. Each participant and their journey was analyzed, including Yota Tsuji, Konosuke Takeshita, Yuya Uemura and Oleg Boltin's strong starts, good matches from Hirooki Goto and, of all people, SANADA, plus a look at the week ahead. Plus, Oskar on commentary, the petty reason Steven isn't rooting for Shingo Takagi, Jeremy's love for large robots and a suggestion on how Shota Umino's angle with Gabe Kidd should have been handled.

This week, Steven and Jeremy finally met! They talk about hanging out with the NJPW community in Chicago and watching night one of the G1 tournament in person. They saw matches featuring Konosuke Takeshita, Yota Tsuji, Zach Sabre Jr., Aaron Wolf and more. Plus, they discussed Shota Umino's storyline and the injury leading to his withdrawal from the G1. Plus, NJPW's USA production woes, and a preview of this week's action.

This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at two eventful Korakuen Hall shows, which featured Tiger Mask's retirement and Shota Umino's burial at the hands of Gabe Kidd. Does Hiroshi Tanahashi still think it's all about him? Plus, a G1 Climax tournament preview, tossing around scenarios for the semifinals and finals. Who might beat IWGP Champion Yota Tsuji? The fates of Aaron Wolf, Yuya Uemura, Hirooki Goto, Zack Sabre Jr. and others are discussed.

This week, Jeremy gave his report on attending Forbidden Door, including a conversation with Tony Khan after the media scrum. He talked about each match, featuring Will Ospreay, Kenny Omega, Shota Umino, and more. They also talked about the upcoming Korakuen Hall shows, featuring title matches and G1 qualifiers. Plus, their early fandom days, and Steven completed his career bio of Tiger Mask as he heads toward his retirement match.

This week, Steven and Jeremy covered a fun Korakuen Hall show featuring a junior heavyweight contenders match and two G1 qualifiers. They discussed Aaron Wolf's best performance yet and why they'll miss Taichi in the G1 this year. Plus, Steven broke down Fantasticamania Mexico, Jeremy previewed Forbidden Door and Steven looked at Tiger Mask's history and his battles with various Black Tigers.

This week, Steven and Jeremy broke down the Dominion show match-by-match. It was an eventful show filled with returns, new champions and new directions. The show included Yota Tsuji versus Callum Newman, a Gabe Kidd appearance attacking Shota Umino, YOH's crowning moment and a Konosuke Takeshita match against SANADA. Plus, G1 participants and a preview of the play-in matches coming this week.