Joel and Damon are back this week to talk about the 2024 Super J-Cast Awards with a full list of categories and nominees. Every vote matters so let let your voice be heard! The guys also discuss the opening night of World Tag League, Historic X-over Ⅱ, Damon's parenting tips, and we answer your questions.

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.

Without much live Dragongate this week, Case and Mike get into some big topics surrounding the Dragon System this week including CIMA and Shingo Takagi’s Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame inductions, a deep look into why CIMA was such a strong candidate, they then discuss this week’s excellent Prime Zone Plus show from Kobe Lapis Hall, Mike has a ponderous question about the wrestling industry, some thoughts on the US Indies and more!

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Paul and Gerard discuss recent NOAH shows featuring Akitoshi Saito's retirement and a great GHC Heavyweight Title match. They also analyze some of NOAH's recent and questionable booking decisions. Then it's on to All Japan to cover the first half of the Real World Tag League.

Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to No Surrender 2006 - including Kurt Angle signing with TNA, changes to TNA creative including the return of Vince Russo, TNA announcing a move to prime time, a TNA/AAA super-show, WWE opposing Christian's trademark, DVD sales, the end of Monty Brown in TNA, an awesome LAX vs. Styles and Daniels feud, fan's revenge, Roode's manager search, the first month of heel Christian and so much more.

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This week: in the news, AEW also goes into the ECW member berries business, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM, Survivor Series and Full Gear builds and in Vader Club: Vader and Great Kokina vs. Shinya Hashimoto and Masa Saito

On this week's Mike & JD Show, Mike is joined by James McDaniel from the REELZ Network (formerly of Discovery and HGTV) and special guest Cousin Joe Gilbert for a jam-packed episode!

Episode Highlights:

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul Fight Reaction: Mike Tyson's return to the ring? Jake Paul's next move? The guys dive into the hype, results, and what’s next for both fighters.

Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame Results: Who made it into this year’s Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame? We’ll review the latest inductees and discuss who was snubbed.

Special Guests James McDaniel and Cousin Joe Gilbert: James McDaniel brings his expertise in media and storytelling, while Cousin Joe Gilbert adds his unique take on the world of pro wrestling.

And More! Stay tuned for surprises, analysis, and our usual blend of wrestling, sports, and entertainment banter.

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This week on The Flagship, we reviewed NJPW's Fighting Spirit Unleashed show, checked in with the WWE ID program and their first batch of signings, discussed AEW's upcoming schedule and the fast-approaching Continental Classic, reviewed MLW's Lucha Apocalypto, Dragongate King of Gate, old wrestling we watched over the last week, and more!

Joel and Damon are back this week to review NJPW's Fighting Spirit Unleashed. The guys give their thoughts on Gabe Kidd vs Kosei Fujita, West Coast Wrecking Crew vs Tom Lawlor and Fred Rosser, Lio Rush vs Mustafa Ali, and all the build leading to Wrestle Kingdom. All that plus Jack Perry is back, STRONG Survivor, World Tag blocks, and we answer your questions

On the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined once again by Canadian correspondent Trevor Dame, and they discuss the differences between AEW's relationship with WWE in 2019 and now in 2024. They talk about AEW in a world where WWE is far more popular, how that rise in WWE popularity has impacted AEW, the WWEID deals, the current Jon Moxley storyline, and a lot more.

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.

King of Gate season is finally here in 2024 and Voice Gate returns to talk about the Korakuen Kickoff (11/7)! Leading off the show, they discuss a weird Network upload before getting into the Dragon Kid injury news and updates. After that, they discuss yet another excellent Tokyo show with the Brave Gate vs Dream Gate tournament matchup of YAMATO vs Dragon Dia, the sheer brilliance of Shun Skywalker vs Masaaki Mochizuki (and a discussion on Best of 2020s in Japan), and the match of the night between ISHIN and Mochizuki Jr!

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The opening match on a wrestling show can sometimes be the most important. It can set the tone and get the crowd amped up for the rest of the show. The same is true for the opening track on an album. On this episode, Andrew and first-time guest Chris Whitehead play songs that kick off an album and get the ball rolling. Artists played include Black Sabbath, Kate Bush, Toto, Wipers, Curtis Mayfield, Radiohead, Kraftwerk, and many more. Don't arrive late to this episode, because you might miss one hell of an opener!

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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