Emerald FlowShow #92: Taishin

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

Paul and Gerard take a look at NOAH Monday Magic and the controversial three-way match for the GHC Heavyweight Title. Then it's on to All Japan for the big Saito vs. Saito Triple Crown match. Plus an analysis of what's ailing in All Japan and NOAH, the King of DDT finals, and discussion of Voices of Wrestling's 30 Under 30 list.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations

Paul and Gerard return to talk about a big NOAH show in Korakuen Hall and discuss if OZAWA's title reign is running out of steam. Then it's on to the last shows of the Champion Carnival and an analysis of where All Japan should go next. Plus Gerard talks about his experiences at Arena Mexico.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations

Paul and Gerard are back to cover a NOAH Korakuen Hall show with a fun streetfight and preview the May 3rd Sumo Hall show. Then it's on to All Japan where they go over nine Champion Carnival shows and discuss who has been good and bad so far. Plus an impromptu Big Japan preview.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-emerald-flowshow/donations