Eastern Lariat
304 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsCrave a podcast that goes in-depth on the hotbed that is the Japanese pro wrestling scene? If so, the Eastern Lariat podcast from the MLW Radio Network is for you! Hosted by STRIGGA of Purolove.com and Cagematch.net and Dylan Fox of MLW's Lucha Talk and Cagematch.net, this bi-weekly podcast series explores the Japanese pro wrestling landscape with analysis, reviews and news on New Japan Pro Wrestling and beyond. Be introduced to new companies and their style of wrestling, insight on their business, wrestlers, rivalries, tours, big shows and much, much more.
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Episodes
Episode 66: Big Guapo Dipper
October 29, 2017 21:30 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBSTRIGGA & Dylan go over a bunch of topics including an update on Katsuyori Shibata and Yuji Okabayashi, Pro Wrestling NOAH's Global League, Big Japan's Saikyou Tag League and Konosuke Takeshita at the top of DDT. They also discuss two highly praised Joshi matches in Yoko Bito vs. Takumi Iroha and Chihiro Hashimoto vs. Meiko Satomura.
Episode 65: Briefcases and glass ceilings
October 24, 2017 20:30 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBIn a new Eastern Lariat episode STRIGGA & Dylan discuss recent developments in New Japan and All Japan as they address problems in the overall very success full “King of Sports” such as the briefcase trope and the presentation of Hiromu Takahashi. In very similar fashion they discuss the glass ceiling created around the Triple Crown in All Japan as well as Yoshitatsu being named a challenger and blunders in booking. But behold, there could be good times ahead with a major name returning for ...
Episode 64: The 140 Club
October 05, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBSTRIGGA and Dylan start off this week's Eastern Lariat episode with news about injuries and retirements including Atsushi Onita and Manami Toyota. From Mayu Iwatani's elbow injury they talk about Stardom's next Korakuen Hall show on 10/17 before looking back at Ice Ribbon's show in the same arena back in August. The duo also discusses the All Japan Royal Road tournament and the overall state of the company as welll as NOAH's upcoming Global League.
Episode 63: Wonderfully insane humans
September 21, 2017 20:01 - 1 hour - 105 MBThe Eastern Lariat is back with another episode full of a variety of topics that include breaking news on MLW One Shot and an interview with independent wrestler Jimmy “Wheeler” Yuta who spent a month in Michinoku Pro Wrestling this July. Learn about japanese culture and wrestling from the perspective of Great Sasuke's company. Besides that STRIGGA & Dylan also discuss Stardom's 5 Star GP tournament, WRESTLE-1 Pro-Wrestling Love in Yokohama and current news & notes on Big Japan Pro Wrestling.
Episode 62: Puroresu Potpourri Returns
September 10, 2017 20:35 - 1 hour - 109 MBIn a new Eastern Lariat episode STRIGGA & Dylan bring back the puroresu potpourri as they cover a wide range of promotions from the land of the rising sun. Besides New Japan Destruction in Fukushima and All Japan's Sumo Hall show the duo also dives into NOAH's crazy October card, Big Japan, Sendai Girls, OZ Academy and SEAdLINNNG.
Episode 61: Super Sentai Pro-Wrestling
August 24, 2017 20:32 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBComing off an intensive couple of weeks full of G1 Climax action STRIGGA & Dylan turn to other japanese promotions that also have their biggest shows around this time of the year. The crew takes a look back at DDT's Ryogoku Peter Pan event and preview All Japan's 45th anniversary celebration in Sumo Hall this coming Sunday as well as WRESTLE-1's Pro-Wrestling Love in Yokohama that takes place in early September.
Episode 60: G1 Climax Megashow
August 13, 2017 19:42 - 2 hours - 115 MBSTRIGGA & Dylan round off their in depth coverage of New Japan's G1 Climax tournament with another show looking back at the final four shows from Yokohama and Sumo Hall. The duo not only discusses the individual G1 matches of each show, but also discuss their top performers and matches. Was the 27th edition of the G1 Climax the best one ever? This and much more in a jam packed Eastern Lariat episode!
Episode 59: Visions of Choshu
August 06, 2017 21:22 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBSTRIGGA & Dylan roll on with their detailed review of the G1 Climax as they look back on the most recent stretch of three shows that happened during the first weekend of August. With only 4 shows left the wheat is starting to separate from the chaff. Besides great matches and stories during G1 the duo also talks about All Japan being picked up by Fite.tv as well as the upcoming Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix tournament.
Episode 58: Going beyond god
August 02, 2017 18:38 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBThe Eastern Lariat is back with a new episode looking back at nights 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the 27th G1 Climax by New Japan Pro Wrestling. Besides opinions on matches and wrestlers STRIGGA & Dylan explain the meaning of Kota Ibushi's new finisher and Dylan goes onto a rant about Kazuchika Okada that was so powerful that it knocked out the power.
Episode 57: No G1 fatigue whatsoever
July 27, 2017 17:59 - 1 hour - 65 MBAs the G1 Climax rolls on the Eastern Lariat crew shows no fatigue whatsoever and looks back at nights 6, 7 and 8 of New Japan's big summer tournament. In addition to that STRIGGA & Dylan also discuss the current group of Young Lions.
Episode 56: EVIL McLovin
July 24, 2017 20:37 - 58 minutes - 54.2 MBSTRIGGA & Dylan return with their takes on nights 4 & 5 of the G1 Climax as the tournament rolled on over the weekend. They also take it beyond New Japan Pro Wrestling and talked about Dragon Gate's Kobe Pro-Wrestling Festival as well as DDT's Road to Ryogoku event and the Ryogoku card for August 20.
Episode 55: Secondary Finishers
July 21, 2017 16:13 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBIn an all new Eastern Lariat episode STRIGGA & Dylan go in depth on the 2nd & 3rd night of the G1 Climax from the world famous Korakuen Hall including contrary opinions on Kenny Omega vs. MInoru Suzuki.
Episode 54: Umi no Hi Special
July 18, 2017 20:13 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBOne day after the public holiday Umi no Hi (Ocean/Sea Day) STRIGGA & Dylan take a look at two major shows that took place on this Japanese national holiday: The opening day of the 27th G1 Climax tournament as well as Big Japan Pro Wrestling's Ryogokutan event from Sumo Hall. After some controversial opinions on some of the matches and competitors on those shows they also talk about Satoshi Kojima's return to All Japan Pro Wrestling for at least one match and the near future for All Japan.
Episode 53: Outside the NOSAWA
July 11, 2017 19:38 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBSTRIGGA & Dylan return with 90 minutes full of news, notes, reviews and opinions on the world of japanese pro-wrestling starting with recent and future events in New Japan Pro Wrestling including the G1 in USA Specials and a quick look at the G1 Climax undercards. From here the two use Yuji Nagata's proposal of a new Young Lions Cup for a comparison of the rookie systems in New Japan and DDT while also looking at the summer in Dramatic Dream Team. After discussing Dragon Gate's King of Gate ...
Episode 52: Akira was fixed
June 25, 2017 21:43 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week's Eastern Lariat starts with a major update on Katsuyori Shibata's condition. From there STRIGGA & Dylan first talk about the participants in the 27th G1 Cllimax by New Japan Pro Wrestling before they focus on NOAH & All Japan in May and June including some great matches. Other topics include Atonio Inoki vs. IGF, NEW's June Korakuen Hall show and Stardom.
Episode 51: The Director's Cut of Wrestle Kingdom
June 15, 2017 15:59 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBSTRIGGA & Dylan don't take a break this time because with Dominio in Osaka-jo Hall New Japan Pro Wrestling presented a stacked card full of incredible matches and many interesting developments so the Eastern Lariat crew sat down and discussed the stories that were told both inside and outside the ring. With Kizuna Road starting and New Japan's American expansion being imminent the two also talk about upcoming shows in June and July.
Episode 50: Taichi's Jedi Mind Tricks
June 07, 2017 21:14 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBWhile celebrating their 50th episode STRIGGA & Dylan look back at the 24th Best of the Super Junior tournament that saw an outstanding final as well as some other great matches. The two name their favorite matches, rank their top 3 performers and discuss the best and not so good elements of New Japan's annual Junior heavyweight tournament that every year sets the stage for Dominion. Besides going through the card for the big show in Osaka STRIGGA & Dylan also answer some questions that YOU ca...
Episode 49: Then & Now
May 27, 2017 11:57 - 1 hour - 105 MBThis episode of the Eastern Lariat revolves around the past, present and future of japanese pro-wrestling as STRIGGA & Dylan first answer a question about the American expansion of New Japan and how they would approach it. From there they go through K-DOJO, Guts World, Big Japan, All Japan and their most recent events including TAKA Michinoku vs. Kota Ibushi, Dick Togo vs. Yuko Miyamoto and Kento Miyahara losing the Triple Crown after 464 days. Another question makes the two look back and poi...
Episode 48: Golden Week Special
May 14, 2017 20:33 - 1 hour - 103 MBThe Eastern Lariat rolls on through Golden Week as STRIGGA & Dylan present a new episode in which they talk about the All Japan Champion Carnival finals and extensively cover Big Japan's Endless Survivor show that featured a fantastic match between Hideki Suzuki and Yuji Okabayashi. They also take a look at the 60 minute draw between Konosuke Takeshita and Tetsuya Endo in DDT, cover other groups running in and around Golden Week like WRESTLE-1, Pro Wrestling NOAH, ZERO1, Michinoku Pro, Guts W...
Episode 47: On the road through Golden Week
May 07, 2017 14:07 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBIn a new episode of the Eastern Lariat podcast STRIGGA & Dylan take a look at New Japan Pro Wrestling's big shows on the road to Wrestling Dontaku with a fabulous Tetsuya Naito vs. Juice Robinson match and also discuss the top matches of Wresting Dontaku and the upcoming Best of the Super Junior. They also dive deep into All Japan's Champion Carnival tournament and briefly recap Stardom's Cinderella Tournament.
Episode 46: Puroresu Potpourri #3
April 22, 2017 18:28 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBSTRIGGA & Dylan open this week's episode of the Eastern Lariat podcast by talking about the medical conditions of Katsuyori Shibata, Akebono and OKUMURA and the reporting about these situations. From there the two transition to a wide potpourri of topics including Stardom, Sendai Girls, Ice Ribbion, Big Japan and other promotions running shows during Golden Week. The duo also dives into WRESTE-1 for the first time in months to check how Keiji Muto's company is doing.
Episode 45: Sakura Genesis & more
April 10, 2017 21:30 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBSTRIGGA & Dylan start the show by tackling the difficult topic of bullying in pro-wrestling and go on to a topic not much less difficult with Katsuyori Shibata undergoing surgery due to a subdural hematoma. From there the two try to switch gears to celebrate Dylan's one year anniversary on the podcast in style and fashion with the review of a great Sakura Genesis show put on by New Japan headlined by the match that is talked about for more than one reason now: Kazuchika Okada vs. Katsuyori Sh...
Episode 44: Tired of young punks
April 01, 2017 15:36 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBSTRIGGA & Dylan return with a new Eastern Lariat episode focusing on recent events and developments in Pro Wrestling NOAH and Dramatic Dream Team including DDT's extravaganza in Saitama Super Arena which saw the passing of the torch. Other topics include Big Japan Pro Wrestling, Ryouji Sai, Fumihiko Uwai and Lion's Gate.
Episode 42: Intergalactic Aces
March 08, 2017 19:34 - 1 hour - 107 MBSTRIGGA & Dylan return with a new show discussing recent events in All Japan, Big Japan, New Japan and beyond. The two cover All Japan's Junior Battle of Glory, their road to Champion Carnival, they go over Big Japan's success in Korakuen Hall and then go over New Japan's 45th anniversary and the upcoming New Japan Cup. Other topics include the intergalactic aces of Atsushi Onita, Antonio Inoki, the Great Sasuke … and KAI. Feedback and questions are always welcome: [email protected] or directly v...
Episode 41: Champions Edition
February 18, 2017 01:54 - 1 hour - 96.7 MBIn an all new Eastern Lariat STRIGGA & Dylan talk about four great champions in Kazuchika Okada, Tetsuya Naito, Daisuke Sekimoto and Kento Miyahara, their challengers as well as their respective companies – New Japan Pro Wrestling, Big Japan Pro Wrestling and All Japan Pro Wrestling. They also go through the blocks of this year's stacked Champion Carnival tournament and take a quick look at who could benefit from the new NOAH/TNA relationship.
Episode #40: Scientician The Reborn
February 04, 2017 13:52 - 1 hour - 107 MBFeeling reborn? Yes? NOAH does too. Join STRIGGA & Dylan Harris as they not only discuss Pro Wrestling NOAH's start to the new year including highlights and difficulties, but also take a look at DDT and their new streaming service DDT Universe as well as ZERO1's Happy New Year event from January 1st. The segment that kicks off the show however has been heavily influenced by you, the listeners. You voted for it, STRIGGA & Dylan talk about it: The results of the fantasy WWE Japan Championship t...
Episode 39: Vanguard Ichiban
January 21, 2017 14:03 - 1 hour - 105 MBThe Eastern Lariat is back with a jam packed episode that starts with the joshi awards as voted by the users of puroresuspirit.net and a look at how the joshi companies in Japan closed out 2016. From there the two briefly discuss Takaaki Kidani's plans of opening up New Japan office in the United States. With New Japan and WWE seeking new business opportunities on foreign shores, STRIGGA & Dylan fantasy book a WWE Japan Championship tournament that includes both legends and rising stars of th...
Episode 38: Evil Juice
January 05, 2017 17:21 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBWrestle Kingdom 11 and New Year Dash are in the books. Join STRIGGA & Dylan Harris as they review New Japan's biggest show of the year which featured phenomenal matches and produced fantastic moments like the biggest stage in japanese pro-wrestling does every year. When talking about the immediate future for New Japan the two get into a heated discussion about Kazuchika Okada and the events that occured on New Year Dash. Feedback and questions are always welcome: [email protected] or directly via...
Episode #37: All hail Onita
December 31, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour - 91 MBSTRIGGA & Dylan Harris open up this weeks episode of the Eastern Lariat talking about the son of a gun Atsushi Onita and a look back at Kintaro Kanemura's career that in recent years was closely linked to Apache Pro Wrestling. The two also take a look at Pro Wrestling NOAH post Suzuki-gun as they ended 2016 on a high note while Dragon Gate's Final Gate doesn't get a thumbs up. Other topics include a quick chat about the 12/29 RIZIN MMA show, Ibushi and Dragonball plus predictions for 2017.
Episode 36: Distinguished Service Episode
December 16, 2016 21:37 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBWrestle Kingdom is right around the corner so STRIGGA & Dylan sat down to discuss the full card for the biggest pro-wrestling show in Japan every year. Besides the Tokyo Dome card December also brings the announcement of the anual Tokyo Sports awards. What are the Tokyo Sports awards? What are they not? What's a distinguished service award and who won what? Find out in a new episode of the Eastern Lariat!
Episode 35: The Kashin Revelation
December 10, 2016 16:33 - 1 hour - 106 MBJoin STRIGGA & Dylan for a new episode of the Eastern Lariat as the two break down All Japan's return to Sumo Hall and DDT's Osaka Octopus show featuring Kota Ibushi riding a bicycle, a third grader and a pork bun being champion. The dynamic duo also takes a look at Big Japan's November Korakuen Hall show and introduce the talent Pro Wrestling NOAH uses on their current Winter Navigation tour. Within all these topics Dylan makes a shocking revelation that's going to change the game.
Episode 34: Heating it up
November 26, 2016 14:50 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn a new episode of the Eastern Lariat STRIGGA & Dylan Harris mix it up a little bit as they start the show with previws for DDT's big Osaka Octopus show and Big Japan's final show of the year, Big Japan Death Vegas. The duo also discusses ZERO1 and their way of promoting which can be headscratching. The show gets heated up with a review of HEAT UP's biggest show ever in Kawasaki main evented by Minoru Suzuki and Kazuhiro Tamura before closing with a quick look at the NOAH Global League finals.
Episode 33: Take it home ffs
November 12, 2016 12:18 - 1 hour - 101 MBSTRIGGA & Dylan Harris start this weekend's episode of the Eastern Lariat talking about a great Power Struggle show and the immediate future of New Japan Pro Wrestling. Other talking points include both the business and in-ring side of Pro Wrestling NOAH, an awesome Saiykou Tag League final show by Big Japan Pro Wrestling, a new era in Sendai Girls, Stardom's October show and AAA in Korakuen Hall.
Breaking News: Pro Wrestling NOAH SOLD
November 01, 2016 13:31 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MBSTRIGGA & Dylan Harris discuss all the details that have emerged yet about the sale of Pro Wrestling NOAH to a japanese IT company and what it could mean for the immediate and long term future of the ark.
Episode 32: Bringing the Sleaze
October 29, 2016 22:03 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis week STRIGGA & Dylan Harris bring you the sleaze. After going over the most recent events in Pro Wrestling NOAH and Dragon Gate – including reviewing an event of the promotion through the eyes of a non wrestling fan – the two go deep into the japanese independent wrestling scene as they talk about Pro Wrestling BASARA and Dove Pro Wrestling. It's all about strippers, losing your trunks, Dragon Ball Z and Manami Toyota?! Other topics include DDT's new streaming service DDT Universe, the B...
Episode 31: Puroresu Potpourri Returns
October 15, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBCome and join STRIGGA & Dylan as they celebrate the 1st anniversary of the Eastern Lariat podcast with another Puroresu potpourri. Topics in this very special episode include Michinoku Pro's World Fukumen Leage, ZERO1's Tenka-Ichi Jr. Tournament, All Japan Pro Wrestling, WRESTLE-1, Big Japan and their standout players, DDT, K-DOJO, Stardom, SEAdLINNG, Fire Pro Wrestling's Halloween show and Tokyo Gurentai bringing in Mil Mascaras again. The duo closes the anniversary episode discussion the Ti...
Episode 30: New Japan & NOAH Update
October 12, 2016 23:23 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBSTRIGGA & Dylan are back with a new Eastern Lariat episode as they look back at New Japans's King of Pro-Wrestling and preview the upcoming Road to Power Struggle as well as the Power Struggle event itself. They also take a look at the amazing year that Kenny Omega had, discuss the character Kazuchika Okada and talk about the unique role Hirooki Goto is in. Talking about New Japan these days means talking about Pro Wrestling NOAH too as the companies are feuding so the two also discuss NOAH's...
Episode #29: Walking The Mummy
September 28, 2016 19:59 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBSTRIGGA & Dylan Harris throw a new Eastern Lariat your way talking about New Japan's Destruction shows, the Michinoku Pro Fukumen League, Akira Tozawa leaving Dragon Gate, All Japan & WRESTLE-1 feuding, Land's End continuing to grow while ZERO1 is under new ownership. The show closes with a translated Jun Akiyama interview in which he touched on NOAH, Mitsuharu Misawa, his role in All Japan and his personal issues.
Big Mouth Loud Special
September 19, 2016 19:25 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBBe mad with attitude...and attack! STRIGGA & Dylan Harris go back in history and discuss Big Mouth Loud, a promotion that only ran shows for little over a year, but which has a cult following to this day. Find out what chaos occured between 2005 and 2006 featuring the likes of a young Katsuyori Shibata, Kazunari Murakami, Minoru Suzuki, Yoshiaki Fujiwara...plus AJ Styles and Petey Williams?! Following this retrospective view Katsuyori Shibata becomes the joint between then and now as the duo ...
Episode 28: Puroresu Potpourri
September 10, 2016 16:57 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBA purouresu potpourri is waiting for you as STRIGGA & Dylan Harris cover many different groups & promotions in a new episode of the Eastern Lariat podcast. From All Japan, DDT and ZERO1 the two go on to talk about Tokyo Guretai's August show featuring Chavo Guerrero Classic, JStage, Hard Hit, HEAT UP's big show in Kawasaki, Land's End and of course Hiroyo Matsumoto. Feedback and questions are always welcome: [email protected] or directly via Twitter at @STRIGGA and @DylanZeroPS!
Episode 27
August 27, 2016 16:16 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBThe Eastern Lariat is back with a loaded show! STRIGGA & Dylan talk in depth about the ZERO1 Fire Festival, the Michinoku Pro Fukumen World League and Big Japan Pro Wrestling. Other topics include Pro Wrestling NOAH, Onita's Fire Pro Wrestling, Tokyo Gurentai and Sendai Girls. Feedback and questions are always welcome: [email protected] or directly via Twitter at @STRIGGA and @DylanZeroPS!
2016 New Japan G1 Climax Finals
August 14, 2016 23:07 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBWith Strigga fighting the perils of the German wilderness, Dylan flies solo and focuses solely on the G1 just hours after the tournament winner was finally crowned. Going through standout matches of the G1, the Final day completely and offering his takes on the best and worst performers, matches, and moments now that the G1's dust has settled. The great stuff get gushed over and no punches are pulled on the letdowns, it's a fitting end to Eastern Lariat's G1 coverage over the last few weeks. ...
Episode 26: G1 Climax Days 13, 14 & 15
August 08, 2016 21:36 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBAnother weekend of G1 show is in the books so STRIGGA & Dylan Harris look back at days 13,14 and 15 of New Japan's 26th anual summer tourmamet. Since New Japan isn't the only company running wild this summer the focus is on WRESTLE-1, a new project called Diamond Stars Wrestling, All Japan and Dramatic Dream Team as well. It's a jam packed show as usual! Feedback and questions are always welcome: [email protected] or directly via Twitter at @STRIGGA and @DylanZeroPS!
Episode 25: G1 Climax Days 11 & 12, ZERO1, IGF & more
August 06, 2016 14:04 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBSTRIGGA & Dylan Harris continue their coverage of the 26th G1 Climax as they discuss the matches from days 11 & 12 as well as the immediate future of some of the competitors including Los Ingobernables de Japon. Other topics include the NOAH Juniors, All Japan's great show from July 23rd, ZERO1, the one of a kind IGF card for September 3rd as well as the blocks for the Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix. Join the ride as STRIGGA struggles to find the HEAT UP card for August 31st. Feedback and question...
Episode 24
August 01, 2016 19:32 - 1 hour - 88 MBAs the G1 Climax rolls on STRIGGA & Dylan Harris return to discuss days 8, 9 and 10 of New Japan's big summer tournament and name their favorite matches so far as well as the standout players. Other topics include the Super J-Cup finals, Pro Wrestling NOAH's most recent Korakuen Hall show including a controversial title switch, Genba Hirayanagi retiring and an American in the japanese indy scene.
G1 Climax Special: Nights 6 & 7
July 29, 2016 17:54 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MBDylan Harris checks in with a special solo effort covering the dog days of the G1 Climax, nights 6 & 7! Strigga's away on important Eastern Lariat business so he's talking to himself about the matches, updated standings, who's stood out and who's disappointed as well as his ongoing feud with a G1 performer based on heinous acts committed in a dream, and his call to arms among the people.
Episode 23: National Wrestling Day 2016
July 26, 2016 13:29 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBThe Japanese pro wrestling summer is full of action so STRIGGA & Dylan Harris talk about these topics in a new Eastern Lariat episode: -The anniversary of Terry & Dory Funk Jr. in Japan -Pro Wrestling NOAH in a difficult situation -News: KAGEKI's Azteca in critical state, Onita & Io Shirai sidelined -National Pro-Wrestling Day: Dragon Gate & Big Japan -The series of G1 Climax shows from July 22 – 25
Episode 22: G1 Climax continues, Super J-Cup & More
July 23, 2016 21:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBSTRIGGA and Dylan discuss the G1 Climax, Super J-Cup & more!
Episode 22: July 16, 2016
July 16, 2016 20:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBIt's SUPER J-CUP TIME! STRIGGA & Dylan Harris travel back in time to review the legendary SUPER J-CUP 1994 before previewing the 6th SUPER J-CUP that will begin next week during the first days of the G1 Climax. Besides another brief look at the G1 topics include Atsushi Onita's new promotion, the ZERO1 Fire Festival, NOAH's Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team League and Akebono's All Star Royal Road show in August.
Episode 21: July 9, 2016
July 11, 2016 17:46 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBSTRIGGA & Dylan Harris discuss the summer of tournaments in Japan as they get into the King of DDT tournament, Dragon Gate's King of Gate and ZERO1's Fire Festival. Another talking point is the most recent WRESTLE-1 exodus and the immediate future of the five wrestlers who left the company.