Emerald FlowShow #91: Believe in Naoya

On this episode Paul and Gerard discuss Yuma Aoyagi's The Fool gimmick being a shoot and the consequences of his suspension. Then it's on to Big Japan where So Daimonji continues a great run as Strong Champion. NOAH had a big show in Sendai with Yoshiki Inamura vs. Kaito Kiyomiya for the GHC title and All Japan began its annual Real World Tag League.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations

An absolutely jam-packed episode where Paul and Gerard cover GLEAT's debacle in Yokohama, ZERO1's triumphant return to Korakuen Hall, DDT's big show at Sumo Hall, another NOAH sellout in Korakuen with a new champion, and the last show of All Japan's Hokkaido Tour with a great Triple Crown match.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations

After a longer than expected absence, Paul and Gerard are back to talk about GLEAT, So Daimonji winning the Big Japan Strong Title, recent NOAH shows and a huge jump by Go Shiozaki to All Japan. Plus a preview of the Real World Tag League.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations

Gerard welcomes two guests to the show - Dylan Fox of the Eastern Lariat and Dr. Jonathan Foye, author of the books Ganbaru and The Muto Years about All Japan and who also has an upcoming book about Pro Wrestling NOAH. They discuss All Japan's Giant Dream show and NOAH's N-1 finals and break down the long awaited title change in All Japan and the new directions that each promotion is headed in. Plus lots of digressions into pro wrestling history.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations

Paul and Gerard remember Taishin Nagao and take stock of this tragic loss. There is also Big Japan, NOAH N-1 and the finals of All Japan's Royal Road Tournament.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations

Paul and Gerard cover FOUR promotions this week with 2 matches from Big Japan and DDT Peter Pan coverage. Then it's on to NOAH with a debacle of a GHC title match and the N-1 lineup announcements. They wrap up with All Japan to talk about a Royal Road Tournament that has not been good but Naoya Nomura's return gives them hope.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations

Paul and Gerard cover a chaging landscape with All Japan and NOAH each moving in new directions. They examine if there exciting things on the horizon with the changes to Team 2000X and a new emphasis on Jr. Heavyweights in All Japan. Plus Masato Tanaka vs. Hayabusa.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations

Paul and Gerard are back to discuss two huge titles changes in Pro Wrestling NOAH and then it's on to All Japan where they discuss the Jr. Battle of Glory tournament so far and talk about a possible turning point in the company's recent lackluster booking.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations

Paul and Gerard cast a wide net and talk about Big Japan, DDT, and even NXT. There is plenty of talk about GLEAT's fourth anniversary show and the mess that the company now finds itself in. Plus some traditional All Japan and NOAH coverage as those companies build to some big shows.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations

Paul and Gerard cover the Big Japan Ikkitousen Strong Climb tournament finals, lots of NOAH Monday Magic, and dive into several title matches in All Japan. Plus more discussion of where All Japan is headed and a Jr. Battle of Glory preview.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations