VOW Flagship: KOPW, Hell in a Cell, WON HOF & more!
This week on the Voices of Wrestling flagship podcast Joe and Rich preview NJPW's King of Pro-Wrestling 2017 and WWE's Hell in a Cell 2017. Other topics include a brief breakdown of the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame and the return of Bouncing Around Japan looking at Big Japan Wrestling, All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling NOAH, Kai's 10th anniversary and much more!
2hr 59m Oct 06, 2017
2hr 59m
VOW Flagship: Destruction in Kobe, EVOLVE Leak, No Mercy
Joe and Rich are back to cover another crazy week in the world of wrestling. Topics include NJPW's Destruction in Kobe, an awesome Yujiro/Trent match, Juice vs. Omega, WWE No Mercy, the future of Braun Strowman and last but not least the EVOLVE email link, EVOLVE 92 & 93 fallout, FloSlam vs. WWN and much more.
2hr 59m Sep 28, 2017
2hr 59m
VOW Flagship: Bobby Heenan, FloSlam Lawsuit, WWE No Mercy & more!
After weeks of calm, the pro wrestling world has exploded once again and the Voices of Wrestling flagship is here to break it all down. On this week's episode, Joe Lanza and Rich Kraetsch talk the life and legacy of one of the greatest wrestling personalities of all time: Bobby Heenan, the breaking news of FloSlam suing their streaming partner WWNLive, Dragon Gate's emotional Dangerous Gate 201...
2hr 51m Sep 22, 2017
2hr 51m
VOW Flagship: Mae Young Classic, NJPW Destruction & more!
This week on the Voices of Wrestling flagship podcast Joe Lanza and Rich Kraetsch review the WWE Mae Young Classic Finals, discuss the presentation of the final match and project the futures of Kairi Sane and Shayna Baszler. We also review the horrible NJPW Destruction in Fukushima, explore if it was one of the worst NJPW shows in years and look at some historical comps. Other topics include a ...
2hr 45m Sep 14, 2017
2hr 45m
VOW Flagship: Mae Young Classic Stock Rising/Falling, GFW Turmoil, NJPW Destruction
This week on the VOW Flagship we'll tell you whose stock rose and whose stock has fallen now that the Mae Young Classic has aired in full, and discuss our top overall performers and top matches. The latest GFW/Impact turmoil is broken down, along with a preview of New Japan Destruction in Fukushima with notes from the 9/8 Korakuen show, and a discussion of PWG business and the "Super Indie" mod...
1hr 46m Sep 08, 2017
1hr 46m
VOW Flagship: Mae Young Classic, AJPW, TripleMania & more!
This week on the Voices of Wrestling flagship podcast, Rich and Joe spray to all fields with several topics including WWE's Mae Young Classic, AJPW's recent Sumo Hall show, TripleMania, Dr. Wagner losing his mask and the return of Bouncing Around Japan as we look at recent happenings in Wrestle-1, Eddie Edwards winning the GHC Heavyweight Title, Taka/Taichi Produce and the PWI 500. Support our...
2hr 58m Sep 01, 2017
2hr 58m
VOW Flagship: SummerSlam & TakeOver Reviews, NJPW Lineups & more!
This week on the Voices of Wrestling flagship podcast Joe and Rich talk about WWE's huge SummerSlam weekend including a full review of WWE SummerSlam 2017, NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III, the stark differences between NXT/WWE and much more. Other topics include upcoming NJPW lineups and a brief updated on last week's HeatGate discussion.
2hr 34m Aug 24, 2017
2hr 34m
VOW Flagship: SummerSlam, Takeover, HEAT GATE, G1 & more!
The Voices of Wrestling flagship podcast is back with a loaded show previewing a crazy week in WWE with both SummerSlam 2017 and NXT TakeOver Brooklyn III. We also touch on the final three nights of NJPW's G1 Climax 27, PROGRESS/WWN's HEAT GATE controversy from last weekend and much much more. Subscribe, rate and review us on your podcast app of choice. Just search "Voices of Wrestling" and le...
2hr 59m Aug 17, 2017
2hr 59m
VOW Flagship: G1 Finals Preview, Aussie Scene, Onita & more!
This week on the Voices of Wrestling flagship podcast Rich and Joe talk the last week of NJPW's G1 Climax 27 including potential finals scenarios, our thoughts on some of the biggest matches of the tournament and an idea of expanding the tournament to 24-men. Other topics include a dive into an eventful weekend in the Australian wrestling scene, EVOLVE/PROGRESS/Beyond's busy weekend and Atsushi...
2hr 59m Aug 11, 2017
2hr 59m
VOW Flagship: Nakamura/Cena, G1 Scenarios & more!
This week on the Voices of Wrestling flagship podcast Joe and Rich discuss two disappointing WWE dream matches, their thoughts on Shinsuke Nakamura vs. John Cena, possible G1 Climax 27 scenarios, upcoming American independent wrestling cards and much more!
2hr 50m Aug 04, 2017
2hr 50m
VOW Flagship: G1 Climax Catch-Up, Kobe World, Battleground & more!
After a week off, the Voices of Wrestling flagship podcast returns in a big way as Joe and Rich go wrestler-by-wrestler and break down the first seven nights of NJPW's G1 Climax 27 — who has looked good, who our MVP of the tournament is, block scenario and much more. Additional topics include WWE Battleground, Dragon Gate's Kobe World, the debut of a brand-new segment and all the New Coke/Coke ...
2hr 59m Jul 27, 2017
2hr 59m
VOW Flagship: #WWEBalls, BOLA Lineup, Alberto/Paige & more!
This week on the Voices of Wrestling flagship podcast: Rich and Joe review WWE Great Balls of Fire, explore Chuck Berry's fetish and discuss the future of Samoa Joe. We then review TNA Global Impact Force Wrestling's Slammiversary 2017 PPV including the once-in-a-lifetime debut for DeAngelo Williams. We also recap the latest in the ongoing Alberto El Patron / Paige saga and Global Force Wrestli...
2hr 59m Jul 13, 2017
2hr 59m
Remembering WWECW (Garrett Kidney & David Lagana)
To celebrate WWECW being uploaded to the WWE Network, original WWECW writer David Lagana joins Garrett Kidney to discuss the show, how it grew and evolved as well as some of the more memorable moments from the show including The Zombie, the Balls Bear and the Monster Mash. Follow Dave on Twitter @Lagana.
43m Jul 10, 2017
43m
VOW Flagship: G1 Special in USA, Intermissions, Great Balls of Fire & more!
This week on the Voices of Wrestling Flagship podcast: A lesson in romanticism, a monster G1 Special in USA review, WWE Great Balls Of Fire previews, Rich battles a spider for three hours and we once again bow before pro wrestling businessman extraordinaire Jeff Jarrett. •Support our sponsors: Blue Apron (http://blueapron.com/vow), Dollar Shave Club (http://dollarshaveclub.com/voices) & Zip Re...
2hr 59m Jul 06, 2017
2hr 59m
VOW Flagship: G1 Climax Blocks & Schedule, Slammiversary, GFW & more!
This week on the Voices of Wrestling flagship podcast Rich and Joe talk about the sale of Global Force Wrestling to Impact Wrestling, why Jeff Jarrett may be the greatest businessman in pro wrestling history and much more. We then move onto Impact Wrestling's Slammiversary 15 PPV as we preview this weekend's event and discuss the unbelievable, actually good build to the PPV. Last but not least,...
2hr 55m Jun 29, 2017
2hr 55m
VOW Flagship: G1 Climax 27 Participants, Money in the Bank & more!
Rich & Joe are back with another packed-edition of the Voices of Wrestling Flagship podcast. They talk NJPW G1 Climax 27 participants, breaking down each wrestler and their prospects for the tournament. They also discuss review WWE's recent Money in the Bank PPV including the controversial ending to the Women's Money in the Bank match. All that and much more.
2hr 49m Jun 22, 2017
2hr 49m
TNA/Impact Wrestling Turns 15: Garrett Kidney & Jeremy Borash Interview
15 years ago today, Total Nonstop Action came into existence. In celebration of this anniversary, VOW Impact Wrestling reviewer and TNA historian Garrett Kidney talks with Mr. TNA himself Jeremy Borash.
16m Jun 19, 2017
16m
VOW Flagship: Dominion, Omega/Okada, NJPW G1 Specials & more!
Joe Lanza makes his long-awaited return to the Voices of Wrestling flagship podcast joining Rich for a discussion on NJPW's Dominion 6.11 from Osaka-jo Hall including reaction to Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika Okada, Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Tetsuya Naito and more. Joe and Rich also discuss the upcoming NJPW G1 Specials in Long Beach, California, NJPW's Kizuna Road tour and much more along the way. Su...
2hr 28m Jun 15, 2017
2hr 28m
VOW Flagship: Ospreay/KUSHIDA, Dominion Preview, FloSlam & more!
Joe Gagne (@JoeGagne) steps into the "Joe" role once again on this week's episode of the Voices of Wrestling flagship podcast. Rich and Joe talk NJPW's Best of the Super Juniors finals between KUSHIDA and Will Ospreay, preview NJPW's upcoming Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall show, recap a mildly extreme WWE Extreme Rules show and discuss a recent price increase to FloSlam. Support our sponsors: ...
1hr 49m Jun 09, 2017
1hr 49m
VOW Flagship: Fire Pro Wrestling World, TakeOver: Chicago, Backlash & more!
Joe Gagne fills this week's Joe quota joining regular host Rich Kraetsch to talk the new Fire Pro Wrestling video game: Fire Pro Wrestling World, NXT TakeOver: Chicago, WWE Backlash 2017 and Jinder Mahal's shocking win as well as a quick catch-up with NJPW Best of the Super Juniors, the end of Kento Miyahara's title reigns & much more! Support our sponsor (Zip Recruiter): Build your winning r...
2hr 10m May 25, 2017
2hr 10m
VOW Flagship: EVOLVE, NXT TakeOver: Chicago & Super Juniors
The Voices of Wrestling flagship podcast returns down one Joe Lanza but special guests Alex Wendland, Sean Sedor and JoJo Remy stop by for a segment each to help Rich preview EVOLVE 84 & EVOLVE 85, NXT TakeOver: Chicago and discuss the ongoing New Japan Pro Wrestling Best of the Super Juniors tournament.
2hr 8m May 20, 2017
2hr 8m
VOW Flagship: Your Questions!
This week on the Voices of Wrestling flagship podcast, Joe and Rich open up the VOW Forum mailbag and answer questions from our loyal listeners. Questions include thoughts on the best/worst ring gear in wrestling, NJPW's American expansion, WWE projections for top indie stars, the future of 205 Live, FloSlam value and, of course, a lengthy discussion of Alex “The Pug” Porteau. Support our spo...
2hr 52m May 11, 2017
2hr 52m
VOW Flagship: Best of the Super Juniors, Billy Corgan/NWA, WWE Payback & more!
This week on the Voices of Wrestling flagship podcast: Joe and Rich breakdown the insane Best of the Super Juniors lineup, discuss potential winners and big stories surrounding this year's tournament. We also touch on New Japan Pro Wrestling big picture including if Kenny Omega can knock off Kazuchika Okada, what to do with Hiroshi Tanahashi moving forward and much more. In the last half of t...
2hr 52m May 04, 2017
2hr 52m
VOW Flagship: WWE Payback, AJPW Champion Carnival & NJPW Previews
Rich returns from his two-week Italian excursion joining Joe to preview WWE Payback 2017, talk All Japan Pro Wrestling's ongoing Champion Carnival and discuss all the happenings for two upcoming NJPW shows: Wrestling Toyonokuni and Wrestling Dontaku.
2hr 59m Apr 28, 2017
2hr 59m
VOW Flagship: Jinder Mahal, Shoot Headbutts, EVOLVE, Impact Wrestling, & more!
Rich's Italian excursion continues, but nothing can stop the Voices of Wrestling Flagship as Joe breaks down some surreal topics, including Jinder Mahal's shocking push, Ken Anderson's future with ROH, and Katsuyori Shibata's potentially career ending headbutt. Other topics touched upon include Impact Wrestling in the post-Hardy world, a big EVOLVE weekend preview, and why Low Ki can be mention...
2hr 12m Apr 22, 2017
2hr 12m
VOW Flagship: NJPW Sakura Genesis 2017
No Rich, no problem. Rich is away on his belated honeymoon, so New Japan expert Mike Sempervive of Wrestling Observer Live steps into the co-host chair to break down Sakura Genesis. Among the deep dives – where Kazuchika Okada stands historically, the booking treatment of tag teams and juniors, and the controversial topic of shoot headbutts. Semp brings the goods, so don't miss this one!
2hr 11m Apr 14, 2017
2hr 11m
VOW Flagship: WrestleMania 33, Roman Reigns, Okada vs. Shibata & more!
The prodigal son has returned! Joe Lanza makes his return to the Voices of Wrestling flagship (via phone) to talk WWE WrestleMania 33, Roman Reigns' performance in the main event and our review of each and every match, Brock Lesnar's greatness and alternative ideas for WrestleMania moving forward. We turn our attention to other weekend festivities including NXT TakeOver: Orlando, EVOLVE 80, EVO...
2hr 54m Apr 07, 2017
2hr 54m
VOW Flagship: 2017 WrestleMania Weekend Preview (Part 2)
Voices of Wrestling's annual WrestleMania weekend preview is here! Rich Kraetsch goes over the entire weekend across the wrestling world listing each and every (and we mean, every) event from the weekend, where you can watch each event as well as card and match information. In the second half of the preview, Rich is joined by members of the VoicesofWrestling.com staff to preview additional even...
2hr 22m Mar 29, 2017
2hr 22m
VOW Flagship: 2017 WrestleMania Weekend Preview (Part 1)
Voices of Wrestling's annual WrestleMania weekend preview is here! Rich Kraetsch goes over the entire weekend across the wrestling world listing each and every (and we mean, every) event from the weekend, where you can watch each event as well as card and match information. In the second half of the preview, Rich is joined by members of the VoicesofWrestling.com staff to preview additional even...
2hr 51m Mar 29, 2017
2hr 51m
VOW Flagship: ROH 15th Anniversary, Ishii/Omega, Wrestle-1 & more!
Topics on this week's Voices of Wrestling flagship podcast include Ring of Honor's 15th Anniversary PPV, NJPW's New Japan Cup, Kenny Omega vs. Tomohiro Ishii, RingKampf vs. South Pacific Power Trip and the uncertain future of Japan's Wrestle-1 promotion.
2hr 23m Mar 16, 2017
2hr 23m
SPECIAL: The State of Anthem's Impact Wrestling
Voices of Wrestling's resident TNA expert Garrett Kidney and 411 Mania's reviewer extraordinaire Larry Csonka dive into the steaming hot dumpster fire that was last night's Impact Wrestling, examining how the show designed to make Impact great again was somehow one of the worst episodes in the history of the show's 13 year run.
43m Mar 10, 2017
43m
VOW Flagship: WWE Fastlane, WrestleMania, NJPW 45th & The Honor Roll
On this week's episode of the Voices of Wrestling flagship podcast, we talk WWE Fastlane 2017, rumored and confirmed WrestleMania matches, review NJPW's 45th Anniversary show, preview the upcoming New Japan Cup and exclusively reveal the Top 25 for The Honor Roll: ROH's 50 Greatest Wrestlers Ever.
2hr 53m Mar 09, 2017
2hr 53m
VOW Flagship: TNA Changes, WON Awards, Tom Phillips & more!
Topics on this week's podcast include massive TNA/Impact Wrestling, why letting The Hardys go was the best move, value in wrestling and what to look forward to in the future. We also delve into the annual Wrestling Observer Awards, who we would have voted for, thoughts on the award results, mixed MMA/wrestling awards and more. Last but not least, Tom Phillips sexting, NJPW Honor Rising & 45th ...
2hr 59m Mar 03, 2017
2hr 59m
VOW Flagship: NOAH The Reborn, Dragon Gate, ROH Anniversary & more!
WWE and NJPW are on the back burner this week as the VOW Flagship talks NOAH The Reborn, AJPW, Dragon Gate, Inoki Peace Festival, ROH's debut show, a loaded EVOLVE weekend & much more! Rate & Review us on iTunes: http://voicesofwrestling.com/itunes
2hr 58m Feb 24, 2017
2hr 58m
VOW Flagship: Elimination Chamber, Deserving Titles, New Beginning & more!
On this week's VOW Flagship podcast: a detailed review of WWE Elimination Chamber, the concept of deserving championships, SmackDown struggles and much more in the world of WWE. We also review NJPW's The New Beginning in Osaka, where Naito vs. Elgin stands as a Match of the Year contender. Also a preview of ROH/NJPW's Honor Rising and a whole lot of silliness and off-topic banter along the way.
2hr 59m Feb 17, 2017
2hr 59m
VOW Flagship: Okada/Suzuki, New Beginning, Elimination Chamber & more!
Topics on this week's episode include the huge main event of New Beginning in Sapporo Kazuchika Okada vs. Minoru Suzuki. We break down Okada's leg selling, the structure of the match and how watching live versus taped could have an affect on your rating. We also break down the rest of the New Beginning in Sapporo match including Dragon Lee's incredible NJPW World theme music. Other topics incl...
2hr 57m Feb 10, 2017
2hr 57m
VOW Flagship: Royal Rumble Weekend, Major Injuries & more!
Topics on this week's VOW Flagship podcast we talk Royal Rumble weekend including WWE Royal Rumble 2017, NXT TakeOver: San Antonio, EVOLVE 76 & 77, major injuries to Seth Rollins and Yoshino and some other news & notes! Support our sponsors! BloomThat: Get the perfect Valentine's Day Gift — a free vase, caramel treats and a spectacular bouquet at http://www.BloomThat.com/VOW. Blue Apron: Che...
2hr 33m Feb 03, 2017
2hr 33m
VOW Flagship: Royal Rumble Preview, Kenny Omega & MOTY Top 10
This week on the Voices of Wrestling Flagship Podcast we preview all the Royal Rumble weekend matches including WWE Royal Rumble 2017, NXT TakeOver: San Antonio and the EVOLVE doubleshot. We also touch on Kenny Omega's announcement, where he'll be in 2017 and what we believe and don't as well as a look at the ongoing drama of WWE and United Kingdom contracts. Last but not least, we reveal our ...
2hr 57m Jan 27, 2017
2hr 57m
VOW Flagship: WWE UK Tourney, NJPW Expansion & Chappin Chappin
Topics on this week's Voices of Wrestling flagship podcast include an extensive breakdown of WWE's UK Championship Tournament. We discuss emerging stars Tyler Bate, Pete Dunne, commentary throughout the night and recap each and every tournament match. In the same vein, we breakdown the latest news with regards to WWE, FloSlam and their increasingly tenuous situation and what it means for the UK...
2hr 54m Jan 20, 2017
2hr 54m
Rumble Rewind: WWF Royal Rumble 1989
Originally Aired: January 2, 2014 It’s the debut episode of the Voices of Wrestling Rumble Rewind looking at the first televised Rumble — Royal Rumble 1988! I’m joined by Chad Campbell of PlaceToBeNation.com to discuss the debut Rumble, the characters involved, best eliminations, strategy and much more!
43m Jan 18, 2017
43m
VOW Flagship: Kenny Omega, WrestleMania Changes & more!
This week on the Voices of Wrestling flagship podcast Joe Lanza and Rich Kraetsch discuss the mysteries of the ongoing Kenny Omega situation — is he WWE bound or is his break from Japan an elaborate work? Other topics include the ever-changing WrestleMania card — which matches have been removed and what do we think the final card will look like. Elsewhere we discuss NJPW's New Beginning cards,...
2hr 44m Jan 14, 2017
2hr 44m
VOW Flagship: NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 11 Review
The Voices of Wrestling flagship podcast is back after a crazy week in pro wrestling to talk all things NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 11: the incredible four match streak, Hiroshi Tanahashi's new reality, the continued evolution of Katsuyori Shibata and Hirooki Goto, the breathtaking main event that Joe Lanza gave ***** and so much more. Buy our NJPW 2016 Year in Review eBook! Download now via Payhip o...
2hr 58m Jan 06, 2017
2hr 58m
VOW Flagship: NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 11 Preview
It's a one topic show this week as Joe and Rich break down New Japan Pro Wrestling Wrestle Kingdom 11. A discussion of each and every match, the build to the event, predictions and a bit of a statistical year in review highlight the preview. Will Kenny Omega walk out of the Tokyo Dome as champion? Can Tetsuya Naito put a bow on his breakout 2016 with a definitive win over Hiroshi Tanahashi? Wh...
2hr 55m Dec 30, 2016
2hr 55m
VOW Flagship: Christmas Special!
The Voices of Wrestling flagship podcast wishes all of our great listeners a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. On today's show, Rich and Joe talk WWE Roadblock: End of the Line, preview Dragon Gate's The Final Gate 2016 and answer a number of listener questions ranging from favorite Christmas movies to worse wrestling-related Christmas gifts and manage to fit some pro wrestling in along ...
3hr Dec 23, 2016
3hr
VOW Flagship: Wrestle Kingdom 11, Roadblock: End of the Line & more!
The Voices of Wrestling flagship podcast returns with a loaded show talking the NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 11 card, fallout from NJPW's World Tag League final, Tokyo Sports Awards, Roadblock: End of the Line, Samoa Joe/Shinsuke Nakamura and the future of NXT as well as the WWE United Kingdom Champion & Tournament.
2hr 56m Dec 16, 2016
2hr 56m
205 Live, TLC, AJPW Sumo Hall, WON HOF & more!
Since we missed last week, we have to pack two weeks of news, notes and takes into a three-hour window. Joe and Rich talk WWE 205 Live and if the concept is a failure, what to do with Cruiserweights moving forward and much more. Also in WWE they chat Sunday's WWE TLC PPV, James Ellsworth and AJ Styles' all-time great year. Other topics include four new entrants in the Wrestling Observer Hall of...
2hr 59m Dec 08, 2016
2hr 59m
VOW Flagship: Goldberg, AJPW Sumo Hall, TakeOver & more!
The Voices of Wrestling flagship podcast comes early this week as the Thanksgiving Holiday bumps the show up a few days. Don't fret, we're chucked full of topics from an insane week of pro wrestling! Joe and Rich talk Survivor Series 2016 including the shocking main event between Goldberg and Brock Lesnar. We stay in WWE land with a discussion of NXT TakeOver: Toronto, the DIY/Revival Tag Titl...
2hr 59m Nov 23, 2016
2hr 59m
VOW Flagship: Joey Styles, NXT Takeover: Toronto, Survivor Series & more!
The VOW flagship is back at full power with Lanza back in the College Station territory. We recap Joe's trip to New Jersey, Cookie Puss ice cream cake, cooking Italian food and much more. On the wrestling side, we discuss Joey Styles' controversial comments at EVOLVE last week, the upcoming NXT Takeover: Toronto and WWE Survivor Series 2016 shows and NJPW's recent Wrestling World in Singapore 2...
2hr 59m Nov 18, 2016
2hr 59m
VOW Flagship: Power Struggle 2016, World Tag League & more!
Note: At the top of the show I explain a number of issues we had recording this episode. As a result much of the podcast was lost and the parts that were resurrected are below our normal call/sound quality. We thank you for your patience and continued support With the vacationing Joe Lanza MIA, Rich Kraetsch is joined by VOW young boy Case Lowe to discuss all the latest in New Japan Pro Wrestl...
1hr 7m Nov 11, 2016
1hr 7m
VOW Flagship: Hell in a Cell 2016, NOAH Sale, Power Struggle & more!
Joe and Rich return for an abbreviated edition of the VOW Flagship podcast (World Series Game 7, sorry). They review WWE's Hell in a Cell 2016, discuss the significance of Sasha Banks and Charlotte closing the show, the additional Hell in a Cell matches and a night of bizarre finishes. Joe and Rich also discuss the huge news of Pro Wrestling NOAH's sale: what it means for NOAH, what it means fo...
2hr 27m Nov 03, 2016
2hr 27m