Speaking of Strong Style - An NJPW podcast

Speaking of Strong Style - An NJPW podcast

A podcast covering the events, news and issues surrounding New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). #NJPW #NewJapanProWrestling #Stardom

Episodes

G1 Play-ins, NJ Soul, Desperado Cut To Ribbons

June 26, 2025 • 88 mins
This week on episode 170, Steven and Jeremy discussed the signing of Aaron Wolf and why it's a bigger deal in Japan than many in America might think. They also looked at El Desperado's Death Pain Invitational. Steven's existential crisis continued as he related more of what bothers him about the shift in tone with the House of Torture angle. Plus, they previewed the upcoming title matches and the Tanahashi Jam.  ...
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Dominion 2025 Review: House of Torture(d)

June 19, 2025 • 101 mins
Dominion was an uneven mess. Steven and Jeremy break down the show match by match, which featured some excellent wrestling (Goto v Shingo, Takeshita v Boltin, Kidd v Tsuji), and a couple of surprises that landed with thuds. They discuss why DOUKI's defection was so disappointing from a fan's standpoint, lament House of Torture's rise and point out why it's a bad idea. Plus, New Japan Soul, new Young Lions, and the G1 fie...
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Dominion 2025 Preview, Okada Omega OMG

June 12, 2025 • 101 mins
This week, Steven and Jeremy previewed Dominion, looking at every match on the card. They mused on who might be the new X in House of Torture, whether Okada v Omega can live up to the past, Takeshita's role in New Japan, and a recap of the gonzo spectacle that was Yano v Super Sasadango Machine.   
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Fujita Wins BOSJ, Desperado Denies Dominion for Deathmatch

June 5, 2025 • 91 mins
This week, Steven and Jeremy had a free-flowing conversation covering the passing of a former IWGP Champion, Sumo's connections to pro wrestling with the promotion of Onosato to Yokozuna, and why Taichi has a strong run left in him. Steven unboxed a prize from the NJPW fan club, plus they broke down each match from the Best of the Super Juniors Finals.   
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Super Junior Finals, Who Will Win, Who Should?

May 29, 2025 • 89 mins
This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed the last block matches from the Best of the Super Junior tournament. They also talked about MAO bringing DDT-style wrestling to New Japan, if Kevin Knight's dual contract situation hurts his push, plus a finals preview.   
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Super Juniors Heads to Finish, Steven's Japan Trip

May 22, 2025 • 124 mins
Steven was back with Jeremy after two weeks in Japan. He talked about seeing All Japan and STARDOM, the Tuduokan shop, going Ribera steakhouse, sponsors in wrestling and meeting Master Wato. Plus, NJPW and WWE's production, why Resurgence should be the Rocky V of New Japan and they looked at each wrestler in the BOSJ tournament.  
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Best of The Super Juniors begins/Resurgence serves AEW TV

May 15, 2025 • 99 mins

Jeremy Finestone is back solo with another episode of Speaking of Strong Style! With Steven Conway away in Japan, Jeremy reviewed NJPW Resurgence from Ontario, CA, as well as the first four nights of the Best of the Super Juniors 32! In addition, Jeremy fielded questions from the audience and discussed why Gabe Kidd on AEW Dynamite was a negative for him. Check out the show every Thursday at 5:30 pm eastern!

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Dontaku delivers on good matches and goodbyes

May 8, 2025 • 107 mins

Jeremy Finestone is back with episode 163 of Speaking of Strong Style. Jeremy was joined by Scott E Wrestling later on in the show as a guest host and the pair discussed the latest with Naito, why David Finlay and EVIL is a good thing, and Tokyo Dome roles for Goto, Takeshita, Tsuji and Tanahashi. Also: Wrestling Dontaku match reviews; Resurgence Preview; and booking out the finals of BOSJ 32! 

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Redzone Recap, Dontaku Preview: We Smell a Rat

May 1, 2025 • 108 mins
Steven and Jeremy covered an excellent Redzone in Hiroshima show, featuring Tetsuya Naito's farewell to his second home. They also  previewed the two-night Wrestling Dontaku event and why they smell a rat when it comes to the Dog Pound match. Plus, they looked at the Super Junior blocks, Tanahashi's strong run, Takeshita v ELP times two, All-Star Grand Queendom and more.   
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Shingo Shota Shooting, Shinma's Passing

April 24, 2025 • 98 mins
This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed some unprofessional behavior within and around New Japan's roster and how it doesn't help build matches. Steven looked back at the life of Hisashi Shimma and Jeremy talked about his WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas. Plus, the guys looked at the current wrestling landscape with WWE's purchase of AAA, what it might mean for Japan and did a preview of this week's action.   ...
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Naito's Shocking NJPW Departure, Cobb to WWE

April 18, 2025 • 92 mins
This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed the stunning announcement this week that Tetsuya Naito, BUSHI and Jeff Cobb were all leaving New Japan. They discussed what might be next for each other them, their impact on New Japan over the years and what's left of LIJ. Plus, Windy City Riot and why Konnosuke Takeshita is on a different level, Dontaku news, Resurgence lineup and more.  
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Sakura Genesis Review with Chris Samsa

April 10, 2025 • 143 mins
Chris Samsa joined Steven and Jeremy as they discussed Sakura Genesis and Jr. Genesis, including Hirooki Goto's successful IWGP title defense against David Finlay, a divisive Hardcore match with El Desperado facing Clark Connors and SANADA turning on Bullet Club to join...another part of Bullet Club, why Konosuke Takeshita is perfect for New Japan, the future for Tetsuya Naito and Shota Umino, and more. Plus, a Windy ...
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Sakura Genesis Preview, Kevin Knight to AEW

April 3, 2025 • 90 mins
This week, Steven and Jeremy previewed the Sakura Genesis and Sakura Jr. Genesis cards, and whether it's time for David Finlay to end Hirooki Goto's run atop New Japan. They previewed each match from the two shows, with El Desperado and Clark Connors headlining Jr. Genesis in a hardcore match. They also talked about AEW signing Kevin Knight and where Oscar Leube and Yuto Nakashima might fit in upon their possible retu...
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State of the Factions, Road to Sakura Genesis

March 28, 2025 • 96 mins
This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at each New Japan faction and its members. They also talked about "Queen of the Ring," Vince McMahon rumors, TNA's role in the wrestling world, New Japan Cup history, SANADA's saga, Sumo Wrestling and more. It was a wide-ranging discussion with fun listener interaction.      
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New Japan Cup Review

March 20, 2025 • 98 mins
Steven's audio issues are fixed during the show. Steven and Jeremy discussed the New Japan Cup, who had strong showings, how the members of War Dogs are perceived and the growth of Hontai. Plus, can Steven balance his drive to see wrestling in Japan and preserve his relationship?      
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New Japan Cup, Shota's New Look

March 14, 2025 • 90 mins
New Japan Cup is up and running! Steven and Jeremy discussed the twists and turns of the first two rounds, including David Finlay, Gabe Kidd and the War Dogs versus House of Torture, SANADA's loyalties, Shota Umino's new look and Uemura's momentum. Plus, the future of Jeff Cobb, Shinsuke Nakamura, broken rings and the end of CHAOS and GHB.    
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Goto v Tanahashi at Anniversary Show

March 7, 2025 • 89 mins
This week, Steven and Jeremy reviewed the New Japan 53rd Anniversary show, headlined by Hirooki Goto and Hiroshi Tanahashi. They also discussed New Japan's current surge in attendance with Goto on top, and the lack of effort in the midcard. Plus, the week ahead with NJ Cup bracketology, Fantasticamania, the career of Osamu Nishimura and more.        
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New Japan Cup Preview, Fantasticamania

February 28, 2025 • 99 mins
This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at the Fantasticamania 2025 show from Korakuen Hall and looked ahead to the Anniversary Show next week headlined by Hirooki Goto versus Hiroshi Tanahashi. They also talked about the current Bullet Club intrigue, previewed the New Japan Cup and looked at the Best of the Super Juniors schedule. Plus, Jeremy tried to talk Steven into attending All In.       
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NJ Cup Brackets, Fantasticamania Preview, Gran Hamada

February 21, 2025 • 90 mins
This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at the brackets for the New Japan Cup, and how the bracket teases some intriguing matches, Plus, they looked ahead to FantasticaMania 2025 and back at Gran Hamada, a pioneer of Lucha Libre in Japan. Jeremy also gave his thoughts on the NJPW documentary on Wrestle Kingdom.      
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Goto's Triumph: Samurai Dad Wins Title at New Beginning

February 12, 2025 • 87 mins
New Beginning had turns, returns, title changes and drama. Steven and Jeremy looked at each match on the show, including Zack Sabre Jr. versus Hirooki Goto in an emotional title match. Plus, Yota Tsuji versus Gabe Kidd, and how the War Dogs' direction changed. Shota Umino starts over, Naito and Hiromu v Young Bucks and Yuya Uemura returns.   
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