Wrestling Omakase #268: NJPW King of Pro Wrestling, NOAH Wrestle Odyssey, STARDOM 10/11 & DG 10/8 Korakuens w/ Paul Volsch

After a brief one week absence Wrestling Omakase is back on the air with another packed show talking four shows from all around the Japanese wrestling world! John is joined by returning guest Paul Volsch of VOW's own Emerald FlowShow (https://redcircle.com/shows/the-emerald-flowshow) as they start things out with some chat about the upcoming Wrestle Kingdom trip they'll both be on together, plus John celebrates the Blue Jays beating the Yankees in the ALDS! Yeah! Once that's all out of the way it's time for NJPW talk, as they break down three matches from their recent 10/6 Korakuen (including a truly baffling junior title change) and then the entire King of Pro Wrestling show from Monday 10/13. Lots of thoughts of course on the new IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, where things might be going now for the Tokyo Dome, and a ton of praise for a truly amazing tag team title match. Plus, thoughts on the surprising IWGP Women's Title change in the opener and much more, including the show kind of bombing at the gate.Then it's over to the green ring of NOAH for another Ryogoku show from two days earlier, Wrestle Odyssey, which also kind of bombed! They discuss a pretty underwhelming overall show, a big return from the US, a great junior tag title match and a lot more, before looking ahead to what's coming up next for NOAH on their two upcoming Korakuen Hall shows. Following that they break down STARDOM's 10/11 Korakuen Hall show, another kind of underwhelming show that still featured some interesting matches and moments but in the midst of a bit of a sleepy period for the promotion. Finally, they review Dragongate's 10/8 Korakuen which featured an amazing top two matches, discuss their favorites and least favorites among DG's interesting crop of young wrestlers, and give a brief look ahead at the King of Gate tournament.Follow Wrestling Omakase's Twitter account: http://www.twitter.com/wrestleomakaseFollow John on Bluesky: http://bsky.app/profile/justoneenby.bsky.socialAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Fred is joined by Adam Berger for a very special episode where we talk for nearly two hours about this year's voting for the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. We discuss people we're voting for, who we're not, and who we're on the fence about. It's a fun conversation - check it out!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike brings Brace for IMPACT to replace The Mike & JD Show this week and he reviews a very bipolar Bound for Glory with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Also discusses the agony of TNA's TV deal and their upcoming live event schedule.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kelly and Taylor are back for another great episode of Jumping Bomb Audio!They start the episode talking all things Stardom, including an underwhelming Korakuen Hall show and a Sareee title defense in Ring of Honor! They also discuss everything going on in ChocoPro in the lead up to Emi Sakura's 30th Anniversary!Then, they preview a lot of big upcoming joshi shows, including Starlight Kid's 10th Anniversary show, OZ's big yearly show, TJPW's Additional Attack, Marigold Grand Destiny, and they talk Ice Ribbon putting all their eggs in two baskets!Don't miss it!Please follow us on BlueSky: @jbombaudioYou can support this podcast at http://redcircle.com/jumping-bomb-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate.OTVG is back with an extra end-of-the-week episode leading off with the turmoil of GLEAT, CIMA, news about Tokio Bad Boys, and a question of what’s next for the Dragon System Splinter promotion. After that, it’s time to get back into Dragongate with their big Gate of Victory (10/8) show at Korakuen Hall, including Kikuta vs Ben-K, a very deep impromptu King of Gate preview, Who is the new third man?, The Panther Brothers excellent debut, are we entering a Fall of Susumu?, Pudge’s comments on this Sunday’s show in Hakata, and a whole lot more! Our podcast provider, Red Circle, offers the listeners the option to sponsor the show. Click on “Sponsor This Podcaster” at https://redcircle.com/shows/open-the-voice-gate and you can donate a single time, or set up a monthly donation to Open The Voice Gate!Please Rate and Review Open The Voice Gate on the podcast platform of your choice and follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/openvoicegate.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon are back as they go full vent-mode on being a fan and doing a podcast focused on New Japan Pro Wrestling in 2025. From booking decisions, lack of stars, and all the struggles of enjoying New Japan. Raw, full of emotion, and honest discussion on the state of NJPW. Looking for more New Japan talk? .  www.patreon.com/superjcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on The Flagship: a classic spray-to-all-fields show covering NXT, TNA, NWA, MLW, NJPW, and much more!We NXT ShoWdown featuring the TNA Invasion, preview TNA's Bound for Glory, look at the upcoming NWA Samhain 3, review MLW Slaughterhouse, talk Santo Escobar's new contract, share more thoughts on the new Big Data + Panel ratings system, preview NJPW's King of Pro Wrestling, discuss the retirement of Australia's Davis Storm, and much more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, this was probably going to be the last Shake Them Ropes, then something weird happened. Also a preview of Crown Jewel Perth.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the latest episode of the GWP, host Jesse Collings is joined by author and historian Ian Douglass to talk about the historic lack of inductees and candidates in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of FameIan and Jesse discuss the circumstances that have led to some historical contributors to be overlooked by the voting body, as well as the barriers put in place that have prevented Black talent from succeeding and being recognized in a historical context. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A teething baby, a wedding, and a honeymoon later, Days of Thunder is back on the air!Dave and Lee try to shake the rust off with the most non-descript 100th episode of something you've ever heard. This week on the show:Snack Talk: Wedding EditionPeacemaker Season 2 chat, no spoilers!The Dull Men's Club DerbyA power struggle in WCW, for once.(Note to listeners, if you can explain to me why my mic just sounds like this now in spite of changing nothing, I would appreciate it so I can fix it!)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy