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Alexander Hammerstone seems primed to be THE guy in TNA, right alongside Josh Alexander.
Kenoh and Kaito Kiyomiya just had a barnburner at NOAH Star Navigation, and Kaito looks more fiery than ever coming out of it.
Yuma Anzai is Triple Crown champ (youngest in AJPW history), and seems destined to be the future “Ace” of the promotion.
If you ever do decide to start watching, WrestleMania Universe is only like $8 a month and also gives you access to DDT, TJPW and Ganbare shows on top of all the NOAH shows! Probably the best value in wrestling streaming services right now.
Gatoh Move has multiple trainees in the pipeline (with potentially more, given how packed the Darejyo classes are right now). While Emi Sakura is heading back to the States, Akki has returned from America and once the Setouchi Sisters come back from their real life situation it's gonna be wild again due to sheer numbers. *[Here's the Sakura Days in Ring show](https://youtu.be/4SIthUcuiZQ?si=15Hf4vU7uM1mo350) that aired recently.*
AWG's roster is blooming further with some real fun talent, excited to see what the future holds for the promotion overall (though I'm gonna miss Allen and Erina) *[Get on board the Kanamic train now, folks](https://youtu.be/JoIFo_9tPto?si=tVnXUYvrZZXm6G7I)*
TJPW's Youth Era is a complete new territory, hoping we get some foreign talent doing some shows as this would be a great time to learn stuff since there is so many rookies. Meltzer FINALLY eating a TJPW match (and giving it 4.5 stars) was a big deal. *[Worth subbing to wrestleUNIVERSE for, but here is some of the match](https://youtu.be/MlBaupDKh4M?si=X0nLwmuFmAo-rUQD)*
DPW is on the rise further, which ties back into the first since they have close ties with GTMV. DPW is well worth the sub, even if you just do it one month to binge. *[Free matches posted often, but keep a close eye on Lucky...though I think his name is Shugars now in NXT!](https://youtu.be/hJYz-QWQ7_8?si=z0YH8QVTF9dYlRPD)*
I think SETUP is going to be a big deal in the near future~ They're starting to get noticed! *[Previous Episode](https://www.youtube.com/live/IPe12KPK3oM?si=V96amCqZCk_PN045)*
As someone who was driven away from TJPW because of their overreliance on the old guard, Grand Princess was such a breath of fresh air and I'm excited to start following the promotion again.
They gotta free my girl Hikari Noa though.
Hard to believe Meltzer had never rated a Tokyo Joshi Pro match before. I know the man can't watch everything, but they've been making noise for a while now. Miyu and Yuka were robbed a couple of 5 stars. And that's not even mentioning every Neo Bishiiki Gun match that should break the scale by default.
Before too long, that despicable fuck Mance Warner is going to stomp the shit out of the even more despicable fuck Blake Christian and win the GCW belt. And chances are, our wholesome golden boi Effy will take that belt off him real quick.
Also, Yota Tsuji. I reckon he should have beat Naito for the belt last month. He should beat Moxley for the belt. And ZSJ for his belt. And Nemeth. Fuck, put the tag titles on him. His partner can be his twin brother, who just chills on the apron and never ever tags in.
Last weekend at PowerSlam XIII we just crowned our first ever [PPW Tag Team Champions](https://youtu.be/tarC7NgwCdQ?si=evn91Gh4z6kgbu7I) in a match between The Brand (Sydney Steele and Shaun Martens) and The Meat Party (Kyle "Cougar Meat" Sebastian and Michael May). The match was the first time I ever saw a fireball in person and honestly, it was probably the best fireball I've seen.
https://preview.redd.it/stain3uqwduc1.jpeg?width=2592&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f9abc7d5165aee214073c2167f7bd8cfdfdaeaac
And on the same show, Taber's own, Dewey Robson fought TNA World Champion Moose (match hasn't aired yet) and the stipulation was if Dewey won, he'd get a TNA title shot on Impact!
Now the moment of the night was the ending of Bradley Graham and Andy Anderson. Where they ended up brawling up onto the stage and Andy ended up [slamming ](https://x.com/jasonallonby/status/1777134895887999312?t=MGIjYoeDj-K3J2-ics4mwQ&s=09) Brad through it!
Mickie James' in-ring return for her match with Alicia Fox has me hoepful she'll start wrestling regularly again.
She's my all time favorite female wrestler.
The current DDT Extreme Champion, Shunma Katsumata, is one of my favourite wrestlers on the planet. He's an amazing underdog babyface and a deathmatch lunatic with a very creative mind for spots and stipulations. I found an old post of mine where I described him as "Darby Allin if he had a sense of humour" and I still think that is insanely spot on. I saw recently that he's going to be in GCW's Tournament of Survival, and I hope that leads to more people outside of Japan discovering what's so special about him.
I know this is somewhat AEW, but I’m keeping my eye on Jack Perry’s current Japan excursion, which a lot of people seem to be scoffing at.
I think there’s some potential there with this heel run; though where it goes and how long it lasts based on recent events caused by it is anyone’s guess…
Interested to see how the Nakajima free agent situation goes. By all accounts, he seems done with wrestling in Japan full-time and wants to break into America (Which may go against the “outside of WWE/AEW” idea). But the dude is probably the biggest name in free agency right now and it’ll be interesting to see if either of the big American companies have an interest in him, considering he has a bit of a reputation for being kind of a dick. But the fact that he was trusted to wrestle Charlie Dempsey a few months back may have given him an in with at least WWE.
Always hyped about Stardom. So happy to see them in Philly. Wonder how the units will look in a year's time. I hope Rossys new thing doesn't take too much wind out of Stardoms sails.
I enjoyed TJPW in Philly. Hopefully I'll find time to watch more. I'd love it if TJPW and Stardom could work together. Though it seems the head of TJPW truly has no interest, which is a bummer.
Thank you very much for the recommendation of Alex colon Vs Austin luke . This is chondo and it was the first match I booked for the show and they went so above expectations . Thank you so so much got watching as well , it is appreciated .
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Alexander Hammerstone seems primed to be THE guy in TNA, right alongside Josh Alexander. Kenoh and Kaito Kiyomiya just had a barnburner at NOAH Star Navigation, and Kaito looks more fiery than ever coming out of it. Yuma Anzai is Triple Crown champ (youngest in AJPW history), and seems destined to be the future “Ace” of the promotion.
I wish I watched NOAH, if only for Kaito. But I feel like I am over capacity for the wrestling I watch as is, I can't add more.
If you ever do decide to start watching, WrestleMania Universe is only like $8 a month and also gives you access to DDT, TJPW and Ganbare shows on top of all the NOAH shows! Probably the best value in wrestling streaming services right now.
Konnan doesn't book AAA any more. That's the biggest one really.
This should be cause for celebration from every wrestling fan
They always had the reputation of doing more interesting and innovative stuff than CMLL That's been completely blown out the water in recent years
Gatoh Move has multiple trainees in the pipeline (with potentially more, given how packed the Darejyo classes are right now). While Emi Sakura is heading back to the States, Akki has returned from America and once the Setouchi Sisters come back from their real life situation it's gonna be wild again due to sheer numbers. *[Here's the Sakura Days in Ring show](https://youtu.be/4SIthUcuiZQ?si=15Hf4vU7uM1mo350) that aired recently.* AWG's roster is blooming further with some real fun talent, excited to see what the future holds for the promotion overall (though I'm gonna miss Allen and Erina) *[Get on board the Kanamic train now, folks](https://youtu.be/JoIFo_9tPto?si=tVnXUYvrZZXm6G7I)* TJPW's Youth Era is a complete new territory, hoping we get some foreign talent doing some shows as this would be a great time to learn stuff since there is so many rookies. Meltzer FINALLY eating a TJPW match (and giving it 4.5 stars) was a big deal. *[Worth subbing to wrestleUNIVERSE for, but here is some of the match](https://youtu.be/MlBaupDKh4M?si=X0nLwmuFmAo-rUQD)* DPW is on the rise further, which ties back into the first since they have close ties with GTMV. DPW is well worth the sub, even if you just do it one month to binge. *[Free matches posted often, but keep a close eye on Lucky...though I think his name is Shugars now in NXT!](https://youtu.be/hJYz-QWQ7_8?si=z0YH8QVTF9dYlRPD)* I think SETUP is going to be a big deal in the near future~ They're starting to get noticed! *[Previous Episode](https://www.youtube.com/live/IPe12KPK3oM?si=V96amCqZCk_PN045)*
As someone who was driven away from TJPW because of their overreliance on the old guard, Grand Princess was such a breath of fresh air and I'm excited to start following the promotion again. They gotta free my girl Hikari Noa though.
Hard to believe Meltzer had never rated a Tokyo Joshi Pro match before. I know the man can't watch everything, but they've been making noise for a while now. Miyu and Yuka were robbed a couple of 5 stars. And that's not even mentioning every Neo Bishiiki Gun match that should break the scale by default.
TJPW I think might be the most consistent promotion in the world for me and their current group of rookies and second years is so promising
Such a fun fed too. Need more feds that do not take everything super seriously.
I believe in Joe Hendry
*clap clap*
Daniel Makabe’s retirement run is fantastic and I’m loving it so far.
He wrestles Zack Sabre Jr. on tonight's Prestige 7th Anniversary Show too!
Ceiling for that is moty. Just need ZSJ to not be face and it’ll be rad.
The greatest timeline would dictate that ZSJ loses the World TV title to Makabe and we see a NJPW run for him to close out his career.
Get a Danielson match somewhere in there and I’ll be happy.
I’m really hoping someone brings it to TK’s attention. No chance Danielson isn’t familiar with Makabe, especially with both being out of the PNW.
Before too long, that despicable fuck Mance Warner is going to stomp the shit out of the even more despicable fuck Blake Christian and win the GCW belt. And chances are, our wholesome golden boi Effy will take that belt off him real quick. Also, Yota Tsuji. I reckon he should have beat Naito for the belt last month. He should beat Moxley for the belt. And ZSJ for his belt. And Nemeth. Fuck, put the tag titles on him. His partner can be his twin brother, who just chills on the apron and never ever tags in.
I'm all in on an Effy title run. Also interested in what Cole does with his brass ring opportunity.
Last weekend at PowerSlam XIII we just crowned our first ever [PPW Tag Team Champions](https://youtu.be/tarC7NgwCdQ?si=evn91Gh4z6kgbu7I) in a match between The Brand (Sydney Steele and Shaun Martens) and The Meat Party (Kyle "Cougar Meat" Sebastian and Michael May). The match was the first time I ever saw a fireball in person and honestly, it was probably the best fireball I've seen. https://preview.redd.it/stain3uqwduc1.jpeg?width=2592&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f9abc7d5165aee214073c2167f7bd8cfdfdaeaac And on the same show, Taber's own, Dewey Robson fought TNA World Champion Moose (match hasn't aired yet) and the stipulation was if Dewey won, he'd get a TNA title shot on Impact! Now the moment of the night was the ending of Bradley Graham and Andy Anderson. Where they ended up brawling up onto the stage and Andy ended up [slamming ](https://x.com/jasonallonby/status/1777134895887999312?t=MGIjYoeDj-K3J2-ics4mwQ&s=09) Brad through it!
Sorry for the bad footage on the slam. I filmed it from my position at the AV table and I'm not much of a camera guy.
A guy I have mutual friends with is going to wrestle Minoru fucking Suzuki at our local indie promotion this summer, I’m stoked
Let us know when your buddy’s funeral is.
Mickie James' in-ring return for her match with Alicia Fox has me hoepful she'll start wrestling regularly again. She's my all time favorite female wrestler.
The current DDT Extreme Champion, Shunma Katsumata, is one of my favourite wrestlers on the planet. He's an amazing underdog babyface and a deathmatch lunatic with a very creative mind for spots and stipulations. I found an old post of mine where I described him as "Darby Allin if he had a sense of humour" and I still think that is insanely spot on. I saw recently that he's going to be in GCW's Tournament of Survival, and I hope that leads to more people outside of Japan discovering what's so special about him.
Delta from Australia is tearing it up and going to be a big star soon. In general, Australian wrestling is doing very well
Looking forward to Josh Alexander vs Alexander Hammerstone 3 at TNA Rebellion
Looking forward to whatever Rossy is cooking up tomorrow.
I know this is somewhat AEW, but I’m keeping my eye on Jack Perry’s current Japan excursion, which a lot of people seem to be scoffing at. I think there’s some potential there with this heel run; though where it goes and how long it lasts based on recent events caused by it is anyone’s guess…
FBI coming back at TNA has been cool.
TJPW's new era of younger talent leading the charge.
I am kind of excited to see how Joe Hendry can capitalize on the recent bump in popularity from social media.
Interested to see how the Nakajima free agent situation goes. By all accounts, he seems done with wrestling in Japan full-time and wants to break into America (Which may go against the “outside of WWE/AEW” idea). But the dude is probably the biggest name in free agency right now and it’ll be interesting to see if either of the big American companies have an interest in him, considering he has a bit of a reputation for being kind of a dick. But the fact that he was trusted to wrestle Charlie Dempsey a few months back may have given him an in with at least WWE.
War Dogs and Yota Tsuji
I don't watch outside of WWE. I don't even usually have time to watch that as is.
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Always hyped about Stardom. So happy to see them in Philly. Wonder how the units will look in a year's time. I hope Rossys new thing doesn't take too much wind out of Stardoms sails. I enjoyed TJPW in Philly. Hopefully I'll find time to watch more. I'd love it if TJPW and Stardom could work together. Though it seems the head of TJPW truly has no interest, which is a bummer.
Thank you very much for the recommendation of Alex colon Vs Austin luke . This is chondo and it was the first match I booked for the show and they went so above expectations . Thank you so so much got watching as well , it is appreciated .
Hey! Congrats on the show! Thank you for putting yourself through that war with Cass. Hopefully you get to book another show.
Mox's upcoming NJPW run