The Flagship Wrestling Podcast
568 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsThe Flagship Wrestling Podcast features light-hearted and passionate discussion, analysis and reviews of professional wrestling from across the world including AEW (All Elite Wrestling), NJPW (New Japan Pro Wrestling), WWE, Impact Wrestling, Pro Wrestling NOAH, AJPW, Dragongate, Indies & retro wrestling and everything in-between.
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Episodes
Lucha Of The Hidden Temple: The Fashion Show
June 08, 2015 14:58 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBIn this inadvertently fashion-centric episode, Doc discusses Melissa Santos' odd head jewelry, Aerostar looking like Captain Falcon, Hernandez wearing a ton of crosses on his ring gear (even though he's a heel) and the virtues of Mil Muertes' new look. Beyond fashion, the pros and (mostly) cons are analyzed in the Sexy Star vs. Pentagon feud and the Metanza storyline. Subscribe to Voices of Wrestling: iTunes: voicesofwrestling.com/iTunes Stitcher: voicesofwrestling.com/Stitcher TuneIn Radi...
Best of the Super Juniors, ROH/TNA Ratings & more!
June 06, 2015 15:07 - 2 hours - 117 MBThe Voices of Wrestling flagship podcast returns for a special Saturday morning edition recapping New Japan Pro Wrestling's Best of the Super Juniors tournament, talking WWE Elimination Chamber, the stacked NXT tryout camp, Samoa Joe getting a WWE-exclusive deal as well as some odds and ends American wrestling talk including a breakdown of the Ring of Honor/Impact Wrestling ratings from Wednesday, what it means going forward for TNA and what we've liked/disliked about Lucha Underground. Last...
ROH/Destination America, TNA's Future, Best of the Super Juniors & more!
May 31, 2015 20:46 - 2 hours - 117 MBJoe and Rich return for a special Sunday afternoon edition of Voices of Wrestling talking the huge news about ROH joining Destination America, what it means for TNA, how TNA fans have reacted and much more on the new-found "relationship." Unfortunately audio issues derail the rest of the show while Best of the Super Juniors scenarios and thoughts are discussed. Subscribe to Voices of Wrestling: iTunes: voicesofwrestling.com/iTunes Stitcher: voicesofwrestling.com/Stitcher TuneIn Radio: voic...
Lucha Of The Hidden Temple: Unlike "Empire Strikes Back," Chavo Appears
May 26, 2015 21:36 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBIn this installment, Doctor Nov has a rematch with staph, a grudge match with Time Warner Cable, and goes through two episodes of Lucha Underground all the same. The exciting debut of Jack Evans, the creepy/funny debut of Marty "The Moth" Martinez, Johnny Mundo as a heel, Tejano as a face, the excellent potential of the Seven Medallions as a storytelling device, Angelico jumping from the top of Dario Cueto's office and much more are discussed. *26:38 to start at the 5/20/15 episode* Subsc...
Lucha of the Hidden Temple: The Master Of The "Who Farted?" Duckface
May 13, 2015 21:06 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this episode, Doctor Nov, in between gigs, learning all of the Velvet Underground's "Loaded," and besieged by medical maladies (both human and feline), catches you up on the April 29th and May 6th episodes of Lucha Underground, discussing Son Of Havoc's modulated voice, Hernandez and his "Who Farted?" duckface, the underwhelming reveal of DelAvar Daivari's identity, Johnny Mundo and Alberto El Patron's excellent match, and DRAGO TURNING INTO A DRAGON! Subscribe to Voices of Wrestling: iT...
WWE Payback, Elimination Chamber, Dragon Gate & more!
May 13, 2015 17:01 - 2 hours - 117 MBThe split shows continue as Rich Kraetsch is joined by Rob McCarron of Shake Them Ropes and Joe Gagne, host of Joe Gagne's Funtime Arcade and the author of VOW's weekly Wrestling Podmass column. The three begin with a discussion and preview of WWE Payback, the announcement of a second WWE May PPV (Elimination Chamber), a preview of sorts for next Wednesday's NXT Takeover: Unstoppable show and last but not least a look at the Roman Reigns WWE Network documentary and character building in the W...
Wrestling Dontaku, Best of the Super Juniors, GFW Roster Reveal & more!
May 08, 2015 17:39 - 2 hours - 118 MBJoe Lanza is flying solo this week, breaking down the New Japan Pro Wrestling Best of the Super Juniors blocks, including why he thinks it's one of the most intriguing fields ever, and gives betting odds on each man's chances to advance to the finals. Joe also reviews NJPW's recent Wrestling Dontaku event, analyzes the Global Force Wrestling roster and their less than stellar press conference, and as usual goes on several off topic rants and tangents. Rumor has it he SINGS at some point in th...
Extreme Rules, Wrestling Hinokuni, Dragon Gate & more!
May 01, 2015 04:30 - 2 hours - 117 MBVoices of Wrestling returns with a review of last Sunday's WWE Extreme Rules PPV, a look at King of the Ring and why more specials would be a great thing for the WWE Network. We then turn our attention to Japan where we break down the two most recent NJPWWorld shows (Wrestling Hinokuni & Road to Wrestling Dontaku) as well as a lengthy breakdown of the upcoming Dragon Gate Dead or Alive 2015 show. Subscribe to Voices of Wrestling: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-wrestl...
Lucha of the Hidden Temple: The Guy Who Looks Like Cesaro But Isn't
April 29, 2015 14:01 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBHot off a successful first gig and prior two a second one, Doctor Nov catches up on Lucha Underground for the weeks of 04/15 and 04/22 discussing the conclusion of the Drago/Aerostar 5-match series, the best and worst Pentagon segments yet, the new trios champions, Lucha Underground's fun in-ring storytelling through trios matches, the guy who looks like Cesaro but isn't that freaks out on Tejano, and, a strong commentary outing on the 04/15 show. For 04/22 only, skip to 20:11 Subscribe to...
NJPW Invasion Attack, CJ Parker, WWE NXT & more!
April 10, 2015 05:05 - 2 hours - 117 MBVoices of Wrestling returns with a breakdown of New Japan Pro Wrestling's Invasion Attack show, the breakout performance of Kenny Omega, the return of Kazuchika Okada and much more from a huge show. We also discuss CJ Parker's risky move to leave WWE developmental, what it says for the NXT brand, if the Performance Center has been a success/failure and a number of other random topics. Subscribe to Voices of Wrestling: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-wrestling/id624753...
Lucha of the Hidden Temple: Pentagon Smells Jobbers
April 09, 2015 21:56 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this installment, the Lucha Underground episodes from 4/1/15 and 4/8/15 are discussed, along with sports-based storytelling, the beginning of the Trios championship tournament, and what happens when Pentagon smells jobbers. Subscribe to Voices of Wrestling: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-wrestling/id624753459 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/voices-of-wrestling RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/VoicesOfWrestling Support this podcast at — https://redcircle....
Mania Weekend Wrap-Up, NJPW Invasion Attack Preview & more
April 03, 2015 03:41 - 2 hours - 117 MBVoices of Wrestling is back to put a bow on WrestleMania weekend including a thorough review of WrestleMania 31, our favorite matches of the weekend and thoughts on a few of the MVPs including Timothy Thatcher, PJ Black and more. We wrap up with a discussion on WWE Network subscriptions, new shows on the Network and finally a preview of New Japan Pro Wrestling's Invasion Attack and what a Sumo Hall sellout means for Kota Ibushi. Subscribe to Voices of Wrestling: iTunes: https://itunes.appl...
Lucha of the Hidden Temple: No April Foolin'
April 01, 2015 19:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this catch-up episode of Lucha of the Hidden Temple, drinking blood, Son of Havoc's surprisingly rewarding storyline, the problem with defending championships in other promotions, and the continued questionable booking of Prince Puma are discussed. Subscribe to Voices of Wrestling: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-wrestling/id624753459 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/voices-of-wrestling RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/VoicesOfWrestling Support this podcas...
The Road to WrestleMania, New Japan Cup/Invasion Attack, ROH & more!
March 20, 2015 05:18 - 2 hours - 117 MBNo Joe Lanza tonight but that's fine because Rich is joined by Sean Flynn (Voices of Wrestling's Raw reviewer) live in studio and on the skype line by Shake Them Ropes host and F4W Raw reviewer Rob McCarron. The guys talk about another lackluster episode of Raw, an in-depth preview/predictions of WWE WrestleMania 31, inductions into the Hall of Fame and many, many references to Sid. The last half of the show focuses on the crew's trip to Ring of Honor in Chicago, seeing Samoa Joe again live a...
Lucha of the Hidden Temple (Episode 10)
March 17, 2015 21:33 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this episode, Doctor Nov discusses what Pentagon Jr., Mil Muertes, and Brock Lesnar have in common, why they haven't really connected to the crowd as heels and, instead, are getting positive reactions. After that, more mulling on/of/about intergender wrestling and a discussion of the (kind of low) cage match that draws this chapter of King Cuerno and Johnny Mundo to a close. Subscribe to Voices of Wrestling: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-wrestling/id624753459 Sti...
Rey Mysterio Situation, Dragon Gate, ROH 13th Anniversary & more!
March 05, 2015 05:26 - 2 hours - 117 MBVoices of Wrestling is back with a huge show talking tons of wrestling from all across the world! We begin with a look at the Rey Mysterio's future, his signing with AAA as well as all the details about his departure from WWE. Wrestling Culture's Dylan Hales (@DylanWaco) jumps onto the show to discuss some insider information he has regarding Mysterio's departure including interesting tidbits related to his contact and future injuries. After Mysterio, we review the Ring of Honor's 13th Anni...
Lucha of the Hidden Temple (Episode 8)
March 03, 2015 15:28 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this installment, Doctor Nov experiments with not smoking and incremental podcasting (both with success), discusses how to have a really solid opening match and how King Cuerno really needs a character. Subscribe to Voices of Wrestling: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-wrestling/id624753459 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/voices-of-wrestling RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/VoicesOfWrestling TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/Voices-of-Wrestling-p677346/ Supp...
WWE Fastlane, WrestleMania thoughts, Mysterio & more!
February 27, 2015 05:54 - 2 hours - 117 MBWe're back with a comprehensive breakdown of WWE Fastlane, our early thoughts on WrestleMania, what's next for Rey Mysterio and some thoughts on New Japan Pro Wrestling and Dragon Gate. Subscribe to Voices of Wrestling: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-wrestling/id624753459 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/voices-of-wrestling RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/VoicesOfWrestling Join our New Japan Cup Pick'Em game! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com...
Lucha of The Hidden Temple (Episode 7)
February 26, 2015 15:49 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this episode, Doctor Nov laments the disappointing resolution to the Chavo vs. Mil storyline and mulls what the meaning of "tactus" is. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/voices-of-wrestling-flagship/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
New Beginning in Sendai, Samoa Joe, WWE Fastlane & more!
February 20, 2015 04:55 - 2 hours - 117 MBJoe and Rich are back with an abbreviated (2+ hour) Voices of Wrestling podcast talking NJPW's New Beginning in Sendai, what we thought of the highly praised Honma/Ishii encounter as well as our surprise matches of the night. There's also a brief preview of the New Japan Cup, possible scenarios and a primer on what the tournament means and what you can expect. We delve into the topic of Samoa Joe, what his departure from TNA means for his career, possible next steps and whether he'll succeed ...
Lucha Of The Hidden Temple (Episode 6)
February 18, 2015 18:46 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this installment, Doctor Nov discusses the first in-ring moments with Alberto El Patron and the style of midcard match that Lucha Underground excels at. Subscribe to Voices of Wrestling: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-wrestling/id624753459 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/voices-of-wrestling RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/VoicesOfWrestling Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/voices-of-wrestling-flagship/donations Advertising Inquiries: http...
New Beginning in Osaka, NXT TakeOver: Rival, Tenryu & more!
February 13, 2015 04:09 - 2 hours - 117 MBVoices of Wrestling returns with a look at two big shows this week: New Japan Pro Wrestling's The New Beginning in Osaka and NXT TakeOver: Rival. We break down each match on the show, what we liked, what we didn't like, overall thoughts on the booking direction of both including some criticisms of the current New Japan direction. The show finishes with a career retrospective on the retiring Genichiro Tenryu and of course, a 20+ minute breakdown of wrestler's penises. No, seriously. Subscrib...
Lucha of the Hidden Template (Episode 5)
February 10, 2015 17:55 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this installment, Doctor Nov talks about what Lucha Underground does better than any other American wrestling promotion, gets excited about the Metanza storyline, and discusses why Pentagon Jr is a heel and (even though he is badass) why you should not cheer him. Subscribe to Voices of Wrestling: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-wrestling/id624753459 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/voices-of-wrestling RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/VoicesOfWrestling Supp...
NXT Takeover: Rival Preview, Match of the Month, Your Questions & More!
February 06, 2015 04:43 - 2 hours - 111 MBLight on topics and short on time, it's an abbreviated episode of Voices of Wrestling (two hours)! We preview NXT Takeover: Rival, talk our January Match of the Month poll, discuss Facebook stalking, peaking in high school, your questions and much more along the way. Subscribe to Voices of Wrestling: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-wrestling/id624753459 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/voices-of-wrestling RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/VoicesOfWrestling Su...
Lucha of the Hidden Temple (Episode 4)
February 03, 2015 15:30 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBIn this episode, Doctor Nov is joined by Seth Partnow (with an ever-so-brief cameo by Mr. Chesterfield). They discuss cutting knives with the intensity and... Mil Muertes LOSING?!? Subscribe to Voices of Wrestling: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-wrestling/id624753459 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/voices-of-wrestling RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/VoicesOfWrestling Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/voices-of-wrestling-flagship/donation...
Royal Rumble Reaction, Roman Reigns, NJPW on AXS & more!
January 30, 2015 05:19 - 2 hours - 117 MBVoices of Wrestling returns with a huge show reacting to the Royal Rumble, Roman Reigns' victory and what it means for WWE's future as well as parallels to Bobby Lashley and ECW's December 2 Dismember. We also preview National Pro Wrestling Day 2015, our thoughts on the Match of the Year countdown, New Japan World's disappointing numbers, NJPW on AXS and much more along the way! Subscribe to Voices of Wrestling: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-wrestling/id624753459 St...
Lucha of the Hidden Temple: Episode 3
January 27, 2015 22:13 - 17 minutes - 16 MBDoctor Nov saves the drinking game for another time, but still breaks down why it is he doesn't like Vampiro's stylings on commentary along with the other happenings for the 1/21 edition of Lucha Underground. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/voices-of-wrestling-flagship/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Royal Rumble, The Ascension, New Beginning & Observer Awards
January 23, 2015 16:19 - 2 hours - 117 MBVoices of Wrestling is back with a LONG (no, seriously) discussion on The Ascension's booking in WWE, our Royal Rumble Review, a breakdown of the upcoming New Japan Pro Wrestling New Beginning Shows and our thoughts on the 2014 Wrestling Observer Awards winners. Subscribe to Voices of Wrestling: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-wrestling/id624753459 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/voices-of-wrestling RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/VoicesOfWrestling Support...
2014 Wrestling Observer Awards
January 16, 2015 05:20 - 2 hours - 117 MBWe focus solely on the 2014 Wrestling Observer Awards in this episode breaking down each of the categories, who we voted for, why we voted for them, snubs as well as predictions on the eventual winners. Awards include Wrestler of the Year, Match of the Year, Worst Show of the Year and many more awards covering both the best and worst in wrestling last year. In true Voices of Wrestling form, we go off on many tangents including my New Year's limo driver claiming to be Kato of the Orient Expres...
Lucha Of The Hidden Temple (Episode #1)
January 12, 2015 15:12 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this, the first episode of "Lucha Of The Hidden Temple," Doctor Nov says, "Hello." Then, we get down to brass tacks about AZTEC WARFARE, legitimizing a title and what battle royals are good vehicles for accomplishing, narrative-wise. Show Grades: In Ring: B Commentary: D Narrative: F Subscribe to Voices of Wrestling: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-wrestling/id624753459 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/voices-of-wrestling RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.c...
Independent Wrestling: Year in Review (PWP and Voices of Wrestling)
January 09, 2015 15:20 - 2 hours - 117 MBWhat happens when you mix Pro Wrestling Ponderings and Voices of Wrestling? You get a near three hour podcast on indie wrestling. Jerome Cusson of PWP teams up with Rich Kraetsch and Joe Lanza of VOW to talk about indie wrestling. They talk about the biggest matches, wrestlers, and promotion in North America. It wouldn't be a podcast featuring Joe with a couple random rants. Joe discusses his dislike for CZW and BJ Whitmer. There's also pizza discussion too. An all-around podcast covering the...
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 9: Once In a Lifetime
January 08, 2015 04:59 - 2 hours - 117 MBIt's safe to say Joe and I enjoyed New Japan Pro Wrestling's Wrestle Kingdom 9 so we cover it from every angle, discuss the attendance numbers and break down each and every match in insane detail including two all-time great five-star matches in Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Kota Ibushi and Kazuchika Okada vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi. Other topics include the two New Beginning cards, where New Japan goes from here and much more. Subscribe to Voices of Wrestling: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podca...
VOW Holiday/Kwanzaa Spectacular '14
December 19, 2014 05:53 - 2 hours - 117 MBIn one of the oddest Voices of Wrestling episodes ever, we bury Kwanzaa, Joe screams for "Merry Christmas" and I reveal my MILF fetish. Somewhere in-between we talk wrestling including WWE TLC, NXT [R]Evolution, preview Dragon Gate's Final Gate 2014, discuss our Match of the Year balloting and New Japan's business. It's a wild one, so enjoy and Happy Holidays Merry Christmas! Subscribe to Voices of Wrestling: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-wrestling/id624753459 Stitch...
World Tag League Finals, NXT Takeover, ROH Final Battle & more!
December 10, 2014 15:17 - 2 hours - 117 MBVoices of Wrestling is back with a brand-new episode recapping New Japan's World Tag League Finals and Ring of Honor's Final Battle PPV. We also breakdown the full card for NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom 9 show, discussing timing out the show as well as the Road to Tokyo Dome shows. After New Japan and ROH we move to WWE where we do a quick and dirty preview of this Sunday's Tables, Ladders, Chairs...and Stairs PPV, Thursday's NXT Takeover: R-Evolution and last but not least, our random match reviews...
CM Punk, Austin/McMahon, World Tag League & more!
December 05, 2014 05:22 - 2 hours - 117 MBVoices of Wrestling's flagship podcast is back with episode #101, one of our zaniest episodes ever. We begin by somehow talking about the early 80s Buffalo Bills, Joe burps, the show ends with a discussion of Human Tornado, somewhere in-between we laugh at bad translations from New Japan World and review without a doubt the greatest squash match of all-time. We also discuss CM Punk's appearance on the Art of Wrestling podcast, Steve Austin's once-in-a-lifetime interview with Vince McMahon an...
Voices of Wrestling #100: Trainwreck!
November 25, 2014 05:04 - 2 hours - 117 MBIt's the historic 100th episode of Voices of Wrestling! Joe and I reminisce on the history of the website and the podcast, how we began, who was influential in our beginning and much more. For the wrestling portion of the podcast we review WWE's Survivor Series, New Japan Pro Wrestling World Tag League, NJPW on AXS TV and recap the recent events of Dragon Gate. Then the show takes a turn for the worst as for the first-time ever we open up the phone lines. Calls are dropped, people are called,...
Observer HOF, Survivor Series, WWN Live in China & more!
November 21, 2014 04:51 - 2 hours - 117 MBJoe and I are back with a brand-new episode of the flagship Voices of Wrestling podcast recapping the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame, the Rock n Roll Express' induction and the voting process going forward. We do a VERY quick recap of Survivor Series 2014, discuss Ring of Honor booking and a large discussion on WWN Live's journey to China. We wrap up with a few listener questions and our random matches of the week. Subscribe to Voices of Wrestling: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podc...
Hell in a Cell, Super Jr. Tag Tourney, BOLA & more!
October 28, 2014 04:24 - 2 hours - 118 MBThe Voices of Wrestling flagship podcast is back with a breakdown of WWE Hell in a Cell, the awful booking of the Dean Ambrose/Seth Rollins main event and the future matches of Bray Wyatt. We switch gears and discuss recent New Japan Pro Wrestling events, do a quick preview of Power Struggle and discuss this Sunday's Dragon Gate Gate of Destiny. Last but not least, we discuss what we've seen of PWG's Battle of Los Angeles 2014 and review our two random matches of the week. Subscribe to Voic...
Hell in a Cell, WWE booking & Your Questions!
October 22, 2014 02:50 - 2 hours - 116 MBWe didn't have much to talk about so, of course, we went two and a half hours. We preview WWE Hell in a Cell PPV and discuss the less-than-stellar current WWE booking. Topics also include Randy Orton's horrendous title history and why he isn't a draw, what we'd do with Rusev, a Roman Reigns heel turn and much more. Then, we take your questions including a discussion of Pro Wrestling NOAH, Ring of Honor, Big Show's punch, Floyd Mayweather and so much more. Subscribe to Voices of Wrestling: ...
Bound for Glory, King of Pro-Wrestling & more!
October 17, 2014 02:57 - 2 hours - 117 MBYou've asked for a new Voices of Wrestling flagship podcast and unfortunately, you got it! We spend over an hour talking about TNA and their last potential PPV in last Sunday's Bound for Glory as well as MVP's thoughts on the NWA being irrelevant. Then we move over to Japan and talk New Japan Pro Wrestling's King of Pro-Wrestling 2014, preview the Jr. Super Tag Tournament and the Power Struggle tour. The show finishes with a discussion of 2014's Wrestler of the Year and odd tangents about Ple...
Historical Candidates (Dylan Hales)
October 02, 2014 19:27 - 1 hour - 79 MBDylan Hales (co-host of the Wrestling Culture Podcast and former VOW TNA Impact reviewer) joins Joe and Rich to talk all things historical as we discuss the final category in the 2014 Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame ballot. Who's going in? Who's falling off? Why do current wrestlers love John Tolos and why are The Anderson's not in yet? I FOLLOWED THE HISTORICAL PERFORMERS ERA CANDIDATES Gene & Ole Anderson The Assassins (Joe Hamilton & Tom Renesto) Red Bastien June Byers Pepper Gomez Dick...
Inspire Pro Wrestling "Battle Wars"
October 02, 2014 16:50 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBJoe is joined by Biss and Max from Inspire Pro Wrestling to discuss the big Battle Wars show on October 5th, featuring the stars of CHIKARA. They discuss how the partnership with CHIKARA came together and what it means for business, potential concerns when booking Teddy Hart (and Mr. Money!), Joe goes on a rant about Smart Mark Video's slow roll out of Inspire DVD's, and of course the usual full breakdown of the card and the current happenings of Inspire Pro. Biss and Max are always an open b...
Japan Candidates (Alan Counihan)
October 01, 2014 02:32 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBThe great Alan Counihan (host of DKP on WrestlingObserver.com and Fighting Spirit Magazine contributor) joins the show to breakdown the Japan region of the 2014 Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame. We discuss the candidacy's of Akira Taue, Jun Akiyama among others, predict inclusions, who will fall off and discuss some additions to make in the coming years. I FOLLOWED WRESTLING IN JAPAN CANDIDATES Jun Akiyama George Gordienko Gran Hamada Volk Han Masahiko Kimura Satoshi Kojima & Hiroyoshi Tenz...
Modern US/Canada Candidates (Dylan Hales)
September 29, 2014 16:27 - 2 hours - 117 MBThe flagship category of the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame — modern United States and Canada and who better to bring on then former Voices of Wrestling TNA Impact reviewer and one of the preminient minds on professional wrestling, Dylan Hales. We discuss the Rock and Roll Express' long road to the Hall of Fame, who is on the chopping block, if the Fabulous Moolah is the worst candidate on the ballot, why Edge is receiving so much momentum and of course, we'll talk about the always controver...
Australia/Pacific Islands/Caribbean/Africa (Matt Farmer)
September 26, 2014 19:51 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBThe most unique category of the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame is the Australia/Pacific Islands/Caribbean/African region and who better to break it down than wrestling historian Matt Farmer. We discuss the oddities of the region, the status of Carlos Colon, reasons why he hasn't gone in already, difference between Australian and New Zealand candidates and much more! I FOLLOWED WRESTLING IN AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC ISLANDS/CARIBBEAN/AFRICA CANDIDATES Spyros Arion Johnny Barend Brute Bernard & Sku...
Non-Wrestlers (David Bixenspan)
September 24, 2014 14:47 - 1 hour - 106 MBWhatCulture, F4WOnline and Fighting Spirit Magainze contributor David Bixenspan joins Joe and Rich to discuss the Non-Wrestler region for the 2014 Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame! This is a category within a category with some very interesting names ranging from "Mean" Gene Okerlund to Jimmy Hart to the promoter and booker ranks with Jerry Jarrett, Jim Crockett Jr and Sr and even wrestling journalism with PWI's Bill Apter. We discuss who should go in, who we'd vote for, voter trends, possibl...
Mexico Candidates (Matt Farmer)
September 22, 2014 14:59 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBWrestling historian Matt Farmer joins Joe and Rich to discuss Mexico region for the 2014 Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame! We discuss who should go in, the addition of trios, voter habits, HOF resumes and much more with one of the preeminent historians of this region. 2014 Mexico Candidates: Brazo de Oro & Brazo de Plata & El Brazo Cien Caras Hector Garza Ultimo Guerrero Karloff Lagarde Blue Panther L.A. Park Huracan Ramirez El Signo & El Texano & Negro Navarro Vampiro Villano III Dr. Wagn...
European Candidates (John Lister)
September 19, 2014 18:24 - 2 hours - 117 MBNote: There is an error in the file for this podcast displaying a run time above three hours. The actual runtime is slightly above an hour. We're joined by Fighting Spirit Magazine contributor, author of Slamthology, Turning The Tables, Greetings Grapple Fans and British wrestling expert John Lister to talk all about the European candidates on the 2014 Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame ballot. We discuss best picks to enter the Hall this year, who is in danger of dropping off, the always con...
Ricochet, Night of Champions, Your Questions & more!
September 16, 2014 04:31 - 2 hours - 117 MBJoe and Rich are back with another monster edition of the Voices of Wrestling podcast talking Ricochet’s status, WWE/Warner Bros, CMLL 81st Anniversary, Dragon Gate, New Japan Destruction, NXT Takeover Fatal 4 Way, WWE Night of Champions and last but not least YOUR QUESTIONS! Subscribe to Voices of Wrestling: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-wrestling/id624753459 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/voices-of-wrestling RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/VoicesOfWrest...
Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame 2014: Introduction & Changes to the Ballot
September 08, 2014 18:01 - 1 hour - 108 MBIt's the first of many Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame podcasts were planning on doing over the next few weeks, in this inaugural episode we're joined by David Bixenspan of WhatCulture.com, Figure Four Weekly and Fighting Spirit Magazine to introduce the ballot, discuss changes, new candidates and much more! Subscribe to Voices of Wrestling: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-wrestling/id624753459 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/voices-of-wrestling RSS: http://...