Big Audio Nightmare: Stardom All Star Cinderella Dream post-show

It’s a special bonus solo express edition of the Big Audio Nightmare, and it’s ALL about the big Stardom All-Star Cinderella Dream show at the historic Budokan in Tokyo, Japan.

Topics covered by Adam Summers include: the attendance number and business notes, thoughts on the production and presentation, and reviews of each match and whose stock is rising after their performances. And find out who was forced to get their hair cut after the main event!

All that and MUCH more on this special edition of the podcast.

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Big Audio Nightmare: NJPW Castle Attack review, ballad of Desperado, Stardom preview

The original alternate programming is back with myself and Mike Sempervive to look at everything happening across the busy Japanese pro wrestling landscape.

Topics this week include a full review of NJPW Castle Attack, the differences between the two nights, and how El Desperado’s star continues to rise.

Then, we preview Stardom’s upcoming Budokan mega-show, give some appreciation on AJPW’s 2021 thus far and their big new angle, plus a bit of CyberFight Festival talk.

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Big Audio Nightmare: A look at Keiji Mutoh’s GHC Championship win

The original alternate programming is back with Mike Sempervive and I and there’s much to discuss about the Japanese wrestling scene.

Those topics include but are not limited to the new GHC Champion at 58 years old Keiji Mutoh, everything about good and bad about NOAH’s Return to Budokan, NJPW’s New Beginning tour and Gedo pushing the envelope, a tour around the Joshi landscape, and much more!

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Big Audio Nightmare: NJPW-AEW, Baba memorial, huge week of shows in Japan

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The original alternate programming has returned, and there’s a lot to get into, with topics including — but not limited to — THE FORBIDDEN DOOR lock has been picked (and why you shouldn’t get too excited quite yet), New Japan’s new Roku streaming option, the New Beginning tour rolls on, Giant Baba’s 23rd Anniversary tribute show, STARDOM, NOAH, and much more!{

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Big Audio Nightmare: NJPW attendance, Stardom at Korakuen, AJPW preview

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It’s a solo express edition of the Big Audio Nightmare this week as I guide you through the world of Japanese professional wrestling as we continue through the first month of 2021.

Topics include:

  • The effect of the tightened COVID-19 restrictions on NJPW’s recent disappointing attendances at Korakuen Hall
  • A comparatively great number for Stardom at Korakuen and some of the takeaways from that show
  • A look back at some recent hidden gem matches in Japan
  • A look ahead to the major shows taking place in the coming days and weeks from NJPW, AJPW, Stardom, NOAH, DDT, and more.

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Big Audio Nightmare: Wrestle Kingdom 15, New Year Dash, more

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Adam and Mike are back with the first Big Audio Nightmare of 2021!

We start by looking at Wrestle Kingdom 15 from every angle: the attendance for both night given the COVID-19 restrictions, lamentations over the Stardom pre-show matches not being shown, best matches for each night, and where the big players are set to go in 2021.

We then discuss the Jay White promo that must be seen to be believed, as well as the Empire’s big night at New Year Dash and the rest of that show’s developments.

We finish the show with a quick whiparound of the rest of the Japanese scene, including major shows from AJPW, TJPW, and Pro Wrestling NOAH. All that and much more, including a bit of hockey talk, as the Big Audio Nightmare rings in the new year right here on F4WOnline.

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Big Audio Nightmare: Wrestle Kingdom 15 preview, Yoshiko-Stardom angle, more

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Adam and Mike are back with the final Big Audio Nightmare of 2020!

We start by looking ahead to Wrestle Kingdom 15: thoughts on the build to the Tokyo Dome, predictions for each match of both nights, and speculation on some of the big matches and feuds in 2021 coming out of the Dome.

We then discuss the ultimate hell freezing over moment in wrestling in 2020: Yoshiko and Nanae Takahashi returning to Stardom. We discuss the angle itself from Stardom’s year-end show, the potential big money matches this creates, and if it should even be happening at all given Yoshiko’s controversial history in the promotion.

All that and much more as the Big Audio Nightmare puts 2020 to bed, right here on f4wonline.com.

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Big Audio Nightmare: Previewing Road To Tokyo Dome, STARDOM & more

It’s a solo holiday express edition of the Big Audio Nightmare this week as I guide you through the world of Japanese professional wrestling as we head into the final weeks of 2020.

Topics this week include:

  • The final word on Desperado vs. Hiromu
  • An in-depth look at the Tokyo Sports Awards
  • A preview of the Road to Tokyo Dome and a discussion of how the expanding COVID-19 outbreak in Japan could affect things
  • Previews of upcoming major shows from STARDOM, Dragon Gate, AJPW, and more.

Get all that and much more on this edition of the Big Audio Nightmare.

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Big Audio Nightmare: A deep dive into the Shiozaki vs. Sugiura classic

The Adam & Mike Big Audio Nightmare is back with another full episode.

We start by taking a deep dive look at the incredible Go Shiozaki vs. Takashi Sugiura GHC Heavyweight Title match, Go’s 2020 and where he ranks in the Wrestler of the Year 2020 discussion, and look ahead to the one and only Keiji Muto challenging for the title in February at Budokan Hall.

We then review the AJPW Real World Tag League and combined NJPW BOSJ/World Tag League Tour and look ahead to the NJPW Budokan Hall show this weekend.

We also look ahead to STARDOM’s big Edion Arena show and discuss how they are set up for success as we head into 2021.

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Big Audio Nightmare: NJPW Power Struggle thoughts & plenty more

The Adam & Mike Big Audio Nightmare is back with another full episode covering everything that is going on in the Japanese wrestling scene.

We start by taking a deep dive at New Japan’s Power Struggle show, the briefcase controversy, and the various roads to Wrestle Kingdom for Kota Ibushi, Tetsuya Naito, and Jay White.

We then preview the opening night of the combined Best of the Super Juniors and World Tag League tour and give our thoughts on both tournaments.

From there, we look at the recent major shows from DDT, Dragon Gate, and best of all, TJPW’s Wrestle Princess show with an incredible main event. We also look ahead to major shows from STARDOM, AJPW and Big Japan.

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Big Audio Nightmare: Road to Power Struggle, Stardom, Giulia, DDT

The Adam & Mike Big Audio Nightmare is back! We take a look at the NJPW Road to Power Struggle tour, including: THAT Six-Man Tag Team title match, the rise of Douki, previews of this weekend’s Korakuen shows and Power Struggle itself, and a look ahead to Wrestle Kingdom.

After we put NJPW to bed we go in-depth on Stardom’s recent in-ring and box office success, draw an interesting parallel to the greatness of Giulia, and look at the incredible double main event on DDT’s most recent Korakuen show. All that and much more on this week’s episode!

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Big Audio Nightmare: NJPW G1 Climax 30 wrap-up show

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The Adam & Mike Big Audio Nightmare is back to wrap up the G1 Climax 30 and more!

We take a deep dive into the final weekend of the G1: what worked, what didn’t, where we fell on the divisive Ibushi vs. SANADA final, whose stock is up and whose is down, and what was the best match of the tournament. We also discuss the upcoming tour and the build to Power Struggle, Wrestle Kingdom, and beyond. After that, we talk about the rest of the Japanese wrestling landscape, particularly All Japan and Stardom. All that and much more on this week’s show!

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Big Audio Nightmare: G1 Climax, AJPW, NOAH, STARDOM shows

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It’s a solo express edition of the Big Audio Nightmare this week as Adam Summers guides you through the closing stretch of the NJPW G1 Climax 30 and previews the final shows of the tournament coming up this weekend.

Who has seen their stock rise, who has disappointed, who is still alive, and how might it all play out? Find out on this week’s show, plus a final look at the AJPW Champion Carnival and N1 Victory tournaments, along with Stardom’s big show in Yokohama. All that and more on the Big Audio Nightmare right here at F4W Online.

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Big Audio Nightmare: G1 Climax 30 update, Harold Meij, other tournaments

The Adam & Mike Big Audio Nightmare is back to take you through the first stage of the G1 Climax 30 and more!

We take a deep dive into the first eight shows of the G1: what’s working, what isn’t, which block has been better, whose stock is up and whose is down, and what’s the best match of the tournament so far. We also discuss the imminent departure of Harold Meij and what it means for NJPW going forward.

After that, we talk about the rest of the Japanese wrestling landscape in this busy tournament season, including: AJPW’s Champion Carnival, NOAH’s N1 Victory, and a look back at Stardom’s 5StarGP as they head into a major show in Yokohama this weekend. All that and much more on this week’s show!

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Big Audio Nightmare: The annual G1 Climax prediction spectacular

The original alternative here at the EMPIRE~! is back to bring you the world famous G1 Climax Prediction Show!

This is our annual adventure where Mike Sempervive and I run down each night of New Japan’s showcase tournament and give our predictions for every single match, dropping knowledge and opinion along the way.

Enjoy these 100 minutes (calculator and abacus sold separately) of Adam & Mike Big Audio Nightmare power.

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