Chris and Rich discuss some breaking news about Cody Rhodes and the Young Bucks self funding a 10,000 seat arena to hold an event, most likely partnering with ROH. They also discuss Cody's effect on ROH and is he possibly the "best" ROH Champion because of his ability to spread the reach of ROH to more fans. They also talk about the effect of international talent on US indies and if diversity via fly-in talent makes a difference. A lot of other fun discussion. Send your thoughts to mailbag@pwponderings.com
The finale of CHIKARA’s eighteenth season is just around the corner, and JUSTIN and Kevin are here with a full preview! All seven matches are discussed in detail with predictions for future title challengers, who will be masked, and who will leave the finale as Grand Champion. Plus, Kevin shuns JUSTIN for the way he consumes music! Will this be the final episode of VIVA? It could be, and you’ll have to listen to find out why!
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Chris, Rich, and Dylan are back to talk about a ton of fun stuff from around the indie scene. Dylan talks about his busy weekend experience with the first ever Trios Tournament presented by the Scenic City Invitational promotion. He talks about the winners in Team Glory Pro and provides some fun backstage insights. Then the trio talk about Punishment Martinez winning the 2017 incarnation of the Survival of the Fittest tournament and some other ROH news and what we can expect to see in the near future. The guys also talk about the NWA brand appearing in tons of new places including House of Hardcore and CZW. A fun show. Send your thoughts to mailbag@pwponderings.com
Chris, Rich, and Dylan are back to discuss a number of topics. The rebranding of the NWA and Tim Storm, the affect NJPW is having on a number of US indies, the boost of the indie scene thanks to creating newer talent, and more. They also discuss who some of their favorite new talents are coming up and what else can be done. Send your thoughts to mailbag@pwponderings.com
After reflecting on the late Eddie Guerrero, JUSTIN and Kevin get into the New England triple shot coming up this weekend! With these being the last shows before CHIKARA’s season finale, the duo makes some bold predictions about potential title bouts and match-ups for December. All matches are touched on in detail, including Mike Quackenbush vs. Max Smashmaster, Keith Lee’s CHIKARA debut against Dasher Hatfield, and the first Grand Championship opportunity for the Proletariat Boar of Moldova. Kick back for 69 (nice) minutes of CHIKARA chatter!
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Chris and Rich are back this week to talk all the big news coming out of NJPW and more. Kenny Omega versus Chris Jericho. The reach of Being the Elite and how it's growing the industry. Matches announced for Wrestle Kingdom 12 and how the relationship between NJPW and ROH is helping indie wrestling. They also talk about the resurgence of Jimmy Jacobs on the indie scene and CZW entering the Chinese market. Send your thoughts to mailbag@pwponderings.com