Voices Of Wrestling Podcast Network

You voted...and now it is time for the Super J-Cast 2018 Awards! We discuss the winners, losers, and close calls for this year's Super J-Cast Awards, get you warmed up for Wrestle Kingdom, quickly review two nights of NJPW at Korakuen Hall, and answer your questions. Jam-packed show logging in at over 2 hours! **Buy A T-Shirt: prowrestlingtees.com/superjcast Discord Link: https://discordapp.com/invite/8zjHxnh Editor Dan: http://www.youtube.com/219films**Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk these topics: * WWE viewership new lows: breakdown of viewership and demographics for Raw and Smackdown, female audience continues to decline * Eric Bischoff's TED talk comparing media, politics and pro wrestling  Show notes: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WYREECMsJ80xc8Nr_gYCyJnVkHD6CwFD6C0fY9jk-xE/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WYREECMsJ80xc8Nr_gYCyJnVkHD6CwFD6C0fY9jk-xE/edit?usp=sharing) --------------------------------------------- Check out discussion of pro-wrestling business data and legal news at [https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/](https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/) -------------------------------------------- Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A pretty great 205 Live, the return of Tyler Breeze to Full Sail, and why do people throw Bird scooters into bodies of water?  Jeff is still suffering from Captain Trips, be kind. Tip jar patreon http://www.patreon.com/shakethemropesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

*Support our sponsor GRAPPL. Download the GRAPPL app today on App Store and Google Play and start rating matches both past & present!* This week on the Voices of Wrestling Flagship podcast Joe and Rich do an early preview of NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom 13 card, discuss the upcoming Road to Tokyo Dome shows and put a bow on the World Tag League.  Additional topics include Mustafa Ali vs. Daniel Bryan, Tyler Breeze's NXT return, WWE Tables, Ladders, Chairs & Stairs as well as a preview of ROH Final Battle and big picture thoughts on ROH post-Elite.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jeff is suffering from a cold but manages to get through a TLC preview and a breakdown of that meta RAW opening with Chris.  Cold medicine did not improve the shows. We've started creating patreon content, join us at http://www.patreon.com/shakethemropesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wrestling has more than one... royal family. On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew and guest co-host Sean Flynn discuss the theme history of Cody Rhodes. Cody may be the talk of the wrestling town in 2018, but it took him many years, gimmicks, and entrance themes to build his kingdom. From Priceless to Stardust, from "Dashing" to, well, "Undashing," let's look back on the songs that forged an "American Nightmare."Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this edition of the Super J-Cast, Joel and Damon give you their thoughts on the World Tag League Finals along with the NEVER title situation. The boys also discuss the Kushida / WWE rumors,  Wrestle Kingdom announcements and final line up, Will Ospreay for Wrestler Of The Year, and we answer more listener questions. **Buy A T-Shirt: prowrestlingtees.com/superjcast Discord Link: https://discordapp.com/invite/8zjHxnh Editor Dan: http://www.youtube.com/219films**Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

**This week's episode is brought to you by [Simple Contacts](simplecontacts.com/we). The contact lens prices are unbeatable, the vision test is only $20 and shipping is free. Best of all, our listeners  get $20 off their first Simple Contacts. Go to [simplecontacts.com/we](simplecontacts.com/we) or use the promo code WE.** ----------------------------------------------- Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about these topics: * New WWE board of directors * Vince McMahon sells $22 million in WWE stock * WWE Co-President George Barrios talks at UBS conference * WWE trademarks * Mookie's scholarly paper round-up * Mookie goes to NXT show * Scholarly wrestling articles  Show notes: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e-0odBoLFcdN9cEOM--EGDQvmOoLADyYOOiYT5ybAgI/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e-0odBoLFcdN9cEOM--EGDQvmOoLADyYOOiYT5ybAgI/edit?usp=sharing) ------------------------------------- Check out discussion of p

A little Dynamite Kid talk, a little NXT UK discussion, and a lot of Dakota Kai talk. Tip jar: http://www.patreon.com/shakethemropesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The proper BASTARDS Joe and Rich return for a full-boat episode of the VOW Flagship talking the good and the bad of Dynamite Kid on the day of his passing, PAC winning the Dream Gate championship, DOI DARTS!, a check-in on the World Tag League, the latest on NXT UK's contract specifications and a Hot Pockets segment so long you'd think we were sponsored by Nestle (we aren't but are very open to it!).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's an optimistic show as Jeff and Chris anticipate the demise of the XFL on the eve of their press conference announcing cities.  After that, a record low RAW with lots of live skits and the New Daniel Bryan.  We're sure it's the only wrestling podcast this week that references Edmund Burke. http://www.patreon.com/shakethemropesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Big changes have happened with regards to the European wrestling scene and WWE involvement and Robin, Oli and Arn are here to break down exactly what is happening and what it means going forward in extensive detail.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this edition of the Super J-Cast, Joel and Damon continue on to the WTL 2018 finals on December 6th. The boys also discuss the MSG show in April and NXT moving their show to Friday, Okada and Tanahashi as a tag-team, Hangman Page and what everyone seems to ignore, a exclusive three treat expose from Joel, and we answer more listener questions. **Buy A T-Shirt: prowrestlingtees.com/superjcast Discord Link: https://discordapp.com/invite/8zjHxnh Editor Dan: http://www.youtube.com/219films**Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sarah & Sarah are back to discuss a whole host of shows they’ve attended in Ireland over the past few months, from a hot OTT 4th Year Anniversary show with the much talked about WALTER/Ospreay match to the recent OTT Contenders show that featured legends such as More than Hype and well, Masato Tanaka. We give some Oberhausen Open updates and discuss some of the recent goings on in the independent scene. And what wrestler does Sarah get scolded for not liking?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Wrestling Omakase the Year in Review series continues, as we head to the wide world of joshi! Back for another year, the Year in Review series will focus on a different promotion (or type of wrestling) each week and get you all caught up on them. Didn't see a ton from their year? Feel like you need a refresher course? We go through as much of the year as we can in chronological order, highlighting stuff you may have missed along the way. Then we discuss our picks from the promotion for the traditional Observer-style awards, including: Wrestler of the Year, Most Outstanding Wrestler, Best Major Show, Match of the Year and more. Joshi is obviously an expansive topic featuring many different promotions, but luckily for us we have two great guests who both watch nearly all of it! John is joined by returning guest Taylor ([@tamaimbo](https://twitter.com/tamaimbo)) as well as first time guest Luke ([@oystersearrings](https://twitter.com/oystersearrings)) to discuss a cornucopia of joshi promotions

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about these topics * WWE stock continues to recover * Ring of Honor signs PCO, Brody King * WWE decides not to run NXT Takeover head-to-head with ROH/NJPW MSG show * Changes to WWE NXT UK deals * New legal filings * XFL cities * Scholarly wrestling articles Show notes: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RF_pkkcBjd5ysGdNGkazNhlwnNXaBlsruHowZcib9jk/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RF_pkkcBjd5ysGdNGkazNhlwnNXaBlsruHowZcib9jk/edit?usp=sharing) ------------------------------------ Check out discussion of pro-wrestling business data and legal news at https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/  ------------------------------------ Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Robin is joined by fly-in expert Andrew Sinclair to preview the biggest Scottish wrestling show of the year: Fear & Loathing XI.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

*Support our sponsor GRAPPL! Download the new wrestling rating app today on the App Store or Google Play* This week on the Voices of Wrestling flagship podcast Joe and Rich discuss the new NXT UK deals, what it means for the European wrestling scene and what happens next. The topic then moves onto the news of WALTER signing with NXT/WWE and how his deal differs from the others and how the looming All Elite Wrestling could be influencing the signings as well as a discussion on the need for new stars in the US indie scene. Lastly, a jump into the mailbag and listener questions including WWE's foothold in Japan, what happens in NJPW if The Elite leave, "Let's Name Some Old NHL guys" and much more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We really loved NXT in San Jose.  We like NXT UK and 205 Live but think they're missing interesting characters. "Tip jar" patreon http://www.patreon.com/shakethemropesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jeff is in a mood.  Chris is more fascinated by chess.  They talk Dean Ambrose, Becky/Charlotte, and the awesomeness of "Wild Boar" Mike Hitchman.  This one was rough on Hawkins.  Plus they reveal their first patreon episode. Join the patreon: http://www.patreon.com/shakethemropesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy