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This week on Wrestling Omakase the Year in Review series reaches its penultimate episode as we cover the Dramatic Dream Team! Back for another year, the Year in Review series will focus on a different promotion 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. DDT's 2018 was filled with many ups and downs, and here to help John cover it all are the two most prolific guests in Omakase history: Jesse (@K0jiii (https://twitter.com/K0jiii) ) and Taylor (@tamaimbo (https://twitter.com/tamaimbo) ). All three discuss everything that happened in one of their favorite promotions, including: both D-ous and the King of DDT, the end of T

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Gran Akuma as they discuss a selection of themes that debuted in wrestling in 2018: "Final Straw" (Rhea Ripley), "Ghost Town Triumph" (Hangman Page), "Party Anthem" (Natural Vibes), "Shadows of a Setting Sun" (Shinsuke Nakamura), "It's Alive!" (PCO), "War Dance" (Strong Hearts), and plenty more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk these topics: * Mookie's WWE most matches study 2018 * Impact moving from Pop to Pursuit * News about WWE TV deals in New Zealand and Japan, no news about UK deal * Biggest stories of the year in wrestling * There's never been a better time to be a pro wrestler * NJPW sells out New Beginning USA shows * New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on wrestling Show notes: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CuIRpRraYRrlL56ksrLK3fHPeq07ERN1UDZb4b7uLBM/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CuIRpRraYRrlL56ksrLK3fHPeq07ERN1UDZb4b7uLBM/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://re

On this week's Super J-Cast, we are joined by the voice of New Japan Pro Wrestling on NJPWWorld and AXS-TV, Kevin Kelly. We get you hyped for Wrestle Kingdom, talk Kenny Omega, the ROH/NJPW relationship, and so much more. We also open with all the NJPW news of the week, answer listener questions, and give a special shout-out to Barry Windham. **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

After a short seasonal break, OTVG is back to talk about the big Korakuen double header for Dragon Gate! Mike breaks down the December 4th show with two strong singles matches and the big Open the Dream Gate match along with the December 18th show with the 2018 return of the Doi Darts match. Wrapping up the show, Mike previews Final Gate, gives his prediction on the huge apuestas match, talks a little OWE, and looks forward to 2019\. A fun show like always! Thanks for listening and please subscribe and follow us on the podcatching platform of your choice! Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/openvoicegate.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on a loaded episode of the Voices of Wrestling flagship podcast we talk ROH Final Battle, WWE Tables, Ladders & Chairs, seven new inductees into the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame, Pro Wrestling NOAH crowning their next star, real Christmas trees vs. fake Christmas trees and much more!  Thanks to our sponsor Robinhood. Visit http://voices.robinhood.com to get started today with a free stock like Apple, Ford or Sprint!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sponsored by Robinhood, go to http://shake.robinhood.com for a free stock. Just Jeff and Chris....yakking about 205 Live, Tyler Breeze and NXTAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sponsored by Robinhood, go to http://shake.robinhood.com for a free stock.  Chris and Jeff do a quick review of TLC, and discuss the "Fresh Start" fallout. Tip jar patreon: http://patreon.com/shakethemropesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Wrestling Omakase the Year in Review series marches on as we look back at an eventful year for Ring of Honor! Back for another year, the Year in Review series will focus on a different promotion 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. It was quite the year for ROH, which began kind of quietly and ended with the major bang of the Elite (with the exception of Marty Scurll) and the SCU all seemingly leaving. John is joined by the same guests from our 2017 ROH Year in Review episode, VOW contributors Joe Gagne (@joegagne (https://twitter.com/joegagne) ) & Sean Sedor (@SASedor2994 (https://twitter.com/SASedo

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