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A podcast covering the news, events and issues surrounding New Japan Pro Wrestling.

Speaking of Strong Style Steven Conway, Jeremy Finestone

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A podcast covering the news, events and issues surrounding New Japan Pro Wrestling.

    BOSJ Semifinals, Dominion Preview, Tanahashi's 10-Point Plan

    BOSJ Semifinals, Dominion Preview, Tanahashi's 10-Point Plan

    Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway return with Speaking of Strong Style! The pair talked about the semifinals of the Best of the Super Juniors tournament, and how DOUKI, TJP, Taiji Ishimori and El Desperado were all helped by the tournament, a testament to New Japan's strong booking of BOSJ. They also previewed the big Dominion card this Sunday, featuring the BOSJ finals, an IWGP World Heavyweight title Lumberjack Death match between Jon Moxley and EVIL, plus two can't-miss matches with Jeff Cobb versus Tomohiro Ishii for the TV title and Shingo Takagi versus HENARE for the NEVER Openweight title. Are there big changes in store for House of Torture? Will Naito challenge the main event winner? Steven and Jeremy also looked at Hiroshi Tanahashi's press conference and his 10-point plan to improve the company. They break down each piece, including their embarrassing online presence, new directions for several titles, ideas bringing in new talent and ways to improve the experience at live shows.








     










     

    • 1 hr 51 min
    Super Junior Drama, Top 5 BOSJ Matches, Does Forbidden Door Matter?

    Super Junior Drama, Top 5 BOSJ Matches, Does Forbidden Door Matter?

    Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone are back with Speaking of Strong Style! The pair discussed the latest in Best of the Super Juniors action. They discussed the intricate booking of the A block, highlighted by El Desperado, TJP, Blake Christina, Titan, Kevin Knight and more. They talked about how the booking built the drama perfectly in the block, keeping almost everyone involved in it until the last day of action. They also looked at the B block, and how injuries and substitutions may have changed New Japan's original ideas, and why DOUKI is moving closer to being on par with Hiromu Takahashi, Taiji Ishimori and the rest of the elite in the junior heavyweight division. Jeremy and Steven also gave their ideas on who should and should not join the Bullet Club War Dogs group, and why there may be some serious misdirection at play from New Japan. All this, plus talk of HENARE's return, Nakajima's possible future and should there be an IWGP title match at Forbidden Door?








     








     

    • 1 hr 31 min
    Best of Super Juniors Week Two, Hiromu and TJP Rally, Dominion Main Event Change

    Best of Super Juniors Week Two, Hiromu and TJP Rally, Dominion Main Event Change

    Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway return with Speaking of Strong Style! The pair talked about the recent batch of Best of the Super Juniors matches, focusing on how the standings could shake out to the end of the tournament. They talked about TJP and Hiromu Takahashi's recent run of good results and if it will result in a semifinal appearance for them. They also broke down the logjam in each bracket, using the last matches to read the tea leaves regarding El Desperado, KUSHIDA, Clark Connors, Kevin Knight, DOUKI and Robbie Eagles' chances of securing a top two spot in their blocks. Steven and Jeremy also talked about how Francesco Akira's injury may have changed New Japan's plans. The pair also looked at the recently-announced FantasticaMania card for Mexico City, plus NOAH news and thoughts on the new MARIGOLD promotion and how it could affect BUSHIROAD. And does Jon Moxley's match with Takeshita even matter? 








     








     

    • 1 hr 26 min
    Resurgence Recap, BOSJ Report, Tag Team Division, EVIL again?

    Resurgence Recap, BOSJ Report, Tag Team Division, EVIL again?

    Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone are back with Speaking of Strong Style! The pair discussed the recent Resurgence show, featuring an excellent match between Jon Moxley and Shota Umino, and how the match was done differently than most mentor-student battles. They also talked about the chaotic tag team situation, Jeff Cobb's terrific TV title match with Lance Archer, Shingo Takagi's beatdown of Yuya Uemura, and more. Jeremy and Steven looked at the current IWGP title situation with EVIL, and weather House of Torture is the right move for a title match on a huge show after a poll suggested fans might see things differently. They also covered the first week of the Best of the Super Junior tournament that saw Taiji Ishimori, Black Christian, Titan and KUSHIDA get off to hot starts while Hiromu Takahashi and TJP struggled. Will that form hold, or will there be changes to the standings in week two?








     








     

    • 1 hr 30 min
    Dontaku Recap, BOSJ and Resurgence Preview, Gabe Kidd on the Loose

    Dontaku Recap, BOSJ and Resurgence Preview, Gabe Kidd on the Loose

    Jeremy Finestone is back with Steven Conway for Speaking of Strong Style! This week, the pair talked about the two nights of Dontaku in Fukuoka, including Jon Moxley's title defense against Ren Narita, Jeff Cobb's win over Zack Sabre Jr., plus Nic Nemeth's wild ride versus Hiroshi Tanahashi and David Finlay. They also discussed the All Together show and why Gabe Kidd may be terrorizing a merch stand near you. Steven and Jeremy also looked ahead to Best of the Super Juniors, giving their predictions for the tournament. They also previewed the Resurgence card, when Moxley defends against Shota Umino and Eddie Kingston puts the STRONG title on the line against Kidd (is there a title Gabe isn't chasing?) and they give their best guesses as to the IWGP World Title is headed.








     








     

    • 1 hr 40 min
    Dontaku Preview, Moxley v Narita, Nemeth v Tanahashi, Shingo v Kidd

    Dontaku Preview, Moxley v Narita, Nemeth v Tanahashi, Shingo v Kidd

    This week, Steven talked about the recent shows in Kagoshima and Hiroshima and how Yuya Uemura's win could change what we see from the KOPW title. He also previewed Dontaku, featuring title matches such as Jon Moxley versus Ren Narita, Jeff Cobb versus Zack Sabre Jr., Shingo Takagi facing Gabe Kidd, and Nic Nemeth defending against Hiroshi Tanahashi. He also took a look at the All Together card, plus the Best of the Super Junior Blocks and matchups. He also took a look back at the history of the Dontaku event. 

    • 1 hr 29 min

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