Chris and Rich begin 2018 with a helluva show. Lots of topics to discuss include the firing of Brad Stutts from CWF Mid Atlantic. A ROH Champion not signed to contract (AGAIN!?!). Reactions to the big NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 and New Year's Bash shows and some big angles that have come out from both. They also discuss the Women of Honor Tournament, new belts in ROH, Elgin situation, and more. Enjoy and send your thoughts to mailbag@pwponderings.com
Charley from 2 Heels and A Face takes you through his thoughts on Freelance Wrestling's Always Fresh Never Frozen. Our shortest snack size episode yet! We might be getting the hang of this.
Chris GST and Dylan Waco run down some previews and thoughts for the big upcoming weekend of shows here at the end of 2017.
Ari Berenstein hosts the ROH Retrocast where him and his guests take a look back at some of the greatest ROH shows of the past. This time around, Chris GST and Chris Miccio join him again to discuss what some say is one of the best shows in 2006 and ROH history, Glory By Honor V Night 2 which featured the first time Pro Wrestling NOAH’s GHC title was defended in ROH with Naomichi Marifuji defending it against Nigel McGuinness and the historic ROH title defense between Bryan Danielson (WWE Daniel Bryan) and KENTA. Hope you enjoy and send your thoughts to contact@ROHWorld.com
Chris and Rich are back to talk about the live experience from Rich's time at Final Battle. They talk about all the major news including the announcement of the Women of Honor Championship and Dalton Castle being your new ROH World Champion. They also talk about the "controversial" spot from the 6 man tag title match and other moments from the show. They talk about what this means for ROH going forward when it comes to having Dalton Castle as World Champion. They also talk about the interesting news of Oney Lorcan returning to Beyond Wrestling for an autograph session and if this is connected to Apollo Crews making an appearance for PCW. Send your thoughts to mailbag@pwponderings.com
Rich Laconi and Dylan Hales are back with another edition of the PWP Newcast. This week the guys cover Evolve’s final shows of the year and the new format the promotion is using for events going forward, CZW’s Cage of Death including the controversial ending to the show that had fans everywhere asking “work or shoot?,” and the Kenny Omega/Chris Jericho angle that capped off the NJPW tag league.
Chris, Rich, Ari, and Miccio are here with your questions, submitted at <a href="http://rohforum.site/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">ROHforum.site</a>. Lots of fun topics such as where does the crew think happens if Dalton wins the title at FB, what five indie wrestlers would we want ROH to bring in, and of course the controversial question on if The Dawgs are our guilty pleasure's. This is worth the listen alone for Rich explaining why the Dawgs are so entertaining. Other questions include the Briscoes heel turn and if ROH has issues when it comes to re-signing talent. Send your thoughts to mailbag@pwponderings.com
Chris and Rich are back to discuss some controversial topics this week. First up is an interview with Drew Cordiero of Beyond Wrestling talking about what happened with the Youtube subscription channel and why he's partnered with Powerbomb.TV. He also discusses the importance of branding, keeping Beyond going, and more. Then the crew talks about the situation between Glory Pro, Sean Orleans, Michael Elgin and why <a href="https://wp.me/p1rVA2-1kp" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Elgin has released this statement on the situation</a>. Updates about the iPPV/VOD numbers given to FloSlam from WWNLive is also discussed in some detail and reactions to the news. Send us your thoughts to mailbag@pwponderings.com
Chris, Ari, Miccio, and Rich are back to talk about all the news in ROH. They discuss Punishment Martinez winning the Survival of the Fittest 2017 tournament. They talk about the future young talent and how they could be booked. They also discuss how Cody Rhodes and the Young Bucks are working towards creating that 10,000 seat arena and if they really want to see Daniel Bryan come back. Then the group previews Final Battle and what could happen afterwards. Send your thoughts to mailbag@pwponderings.com
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