Days of Thunder: WCW Starrcade 1999

This week: in the news, WWE expands its minor leagues, in THE LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM, ice cold takes on Halloween Havoc and Crown Jewel and in Vader Club: the Brain Busters vs. The Rockers from MSG in January 1989.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Damon are back this week to discuss Super Jr. Tag League including standout performers, predictions for the final and Wrestle Kingdom prognostications. We also give a preview of the announced matches for Power Struggle including ZSJ v Shingo, the Shota dilemma, Taichi's big chance and what's next for the Holy Semen Army.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike & JD are back with a can't-miss episode packed with updates and insights on the ever-shifting wrestling landscape! WWE's new ID Program is shaking things up, as the company seeks to expand its developmental reach by certifying training schools and spotlighting the next wave of indie stars. But that’s not all—Sex pest Vince McMahon’s latest venture is set to take on Hollywood, launching an entertainment hub aimed at producing TV shows and movies. Meanwhile, AJ Styles has turned down TNA’s Hall of Fame invitation, leaving fans to wonder: could a WWE contract ever allow him to step into a TNA ring again?Patreon: patreon.com/themikeandjdshowMerch: www.teepublic.com/user/brace-for-impactAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on The Flagship, Joe and Rich review NXT Halloween Havoc 2024, discuss the launch of the WWE ID program, and preview WWE's Crown Jewel 2024 event, plus quick hit segments on Kenny Omega's return to NJPW, Kota Ibushi's odd situation with DDT, NJPW Power Struggle, Super Junior Tag League & more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Case flies solo this week to preview the upcoming Gate Of Destiny PPV with the all-important unit disbands match. Plus, thoughts on 1993 AAA and Samoa Joe's WON HOF candidacy.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kenny Omega. Wayne Gretzky. Carrie-Anne Moss. Shoresy. These are just some of the icons that Canada has given us over the years, a land steeped in a rich history of maple syrup, professional wrestling, hockey, and Toronto doubling for every major American city in movies and TV shows. Andrew is joined by returning guest and Canadian extraordinaire Warren Hayes (The Mr. Warren Hayes Show) as they delve into some of Canada's finest musical acts, including The Tragically Hip, Rush, Gordon Lightfoot, Alannah Myles, Robert Charlebois, Joni Mitchell, The Tea Party, Alanis Morissette, Barenaked Ladies, and many more. Hit a flip piledriver and enjoy some universal healthcare as we celebrate all things musically Canuck!Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent PartnerFollow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatSubscribe to Warren on YouTube: Youtube.com/@MrWarrenHayesAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Fred's alone again this week, so he talks about his Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame ballot and the current state of his FSM 50 ballot. Most of the conversation is about his view on the modern US/Canada candidates, so if you're interested in that, check it out!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kelly returns to join Taylor to review Marigold's Fantastic Adventure at Korakuen Hall!Then they run through everything else that's been happening in joshi in the last two weeks, including a lot of drama going down in Ice Ribbon, the kickoff of Stardom's annual tag league and a Marvelous title change!There's of course a review of the standings of the First Annual Jumping Bomb Audio Joshi Fantasy League as we close in on the end of the year!Then they break down the next two weeks in joshi, highlighted by Tokyo Joshi's next trip to America with DEFY and a fun looking Sendai Girls show!Check it out!Please follow us on twitter: @jbombaudioYou can support this podcast at http://redcircle.com/jumping-bomb-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

[Original Broadcast Date December 19, 1999]Days of Thunder returns for a Pay Per View remembered for The Kick Heard Around the World more than anything else that happened. For example, did you remember:*This show marked the debut of the default WCW 2000/01 set?*The show actually had ONE good match?*Daffney debuts on this show?*We find out THE MASTER OF THE POWERBOMB??We'll be back in two weeks, in the meantime follow us on Twitter ( http://twitter.com/wcwthunderpod)to keep up to date with us, go to our linktree ( https://linktr.ee/WCWThunderPod ) to find all the ways you can listen to or follow us, and if you want a hell of a lot more Dave & Lee in your podcast diet, subscribe to our Patreon ( http://alargemanappears.com )Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, in the news, Vince McMahon gets a new lawsuit, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM, we preview NXT Halloween Havoc, and in Vader Club: Roddy Piper vs. Mr. Perfect from Madison Square Garden 1990Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy