Big Audio Nightmare: IWGP World title change, Aaron Wolf signing, Stardom news

The Big Audio Nightmare is back for a solo express edition as Adam Summers talks about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling.

This week’s topics include:

  • ZSJ’s shocking IWGP World Championship victory over the weekend
  • A look at Hirooki Goto’s IWGP World Title reign and if it still had more runway
  • Thoughts on the interpromotional tag team main event of Tanahashi Jam
  • Initial thoughts on the New Japan signing of Aaron Wolf
  • A look at last week’s eventful Stardom PPV

All that and more, only for subscribers!

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Big Audio Nightmare: Tokyo Dome debrief, Kidd vs. Omega, Chris Charlton controversy

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The Big Audio Nightmare is back as myself and Mike Sempervive talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling.

This week’s topics include:

  • Thoughts on Wrestle Dynasty and Wrestle Kingdom attendance and buzz
  • A long form discussion on Shota Umino’s weekend and whether he met the moment
  • The absolutely incredible Kenny Omega vs. Gabe Kidd match
  • Konosuke Takeshita’s big weekend
  • Praise for Yota Tsuji and David Finlay
  • AZM and Mayu Iwatani have a great but too short match…and much more

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Big Audio Nightmare: NJPW Destruction in Kobe preview, Stardom, Jake Lee injured

It’s a SOLO EXPRESS edition of the Big Audio Nightmare as I talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling.

This week’s topics include:

  • Ryohei Oiwa’s final match in NOAH and impending return to NJPW
  • Jake Lee’s injury and where that leaves Gabe Kidd
  • NJPW Destruction in Kobe preview
  • Thoughts on the Ayabe vs. Honda AJPW Royal Road Tournament Final
  • A look at the latest news in Marigold and STARDOM…and much more~!

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Big Audio Nightmare: G1 final thoughts, Stardom, NXT & NOAH, Giulia departs Marigold

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The Big Audio Nightmare is back as Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling.

This week’s topics include:

  • Giulia’s departure from Marigold and what it means for their future
  • A look at Stardom’s 5 Star GP and differences in booking from the previous regime
  • The NXT presence in Pro Wrestling NOAH’s N1 Victory tournament
  • The end of Yuma Anzai’s first Triple Crown reign
  • Final thoughts on the G1 Climax, who stepped up & the significance of ZSJ’s win

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Big Audio Nightmare: NOAH-WWE speculation, NJPW, Marigold, Stardom

The Big Audio Nightmare is back as Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling.

This week’s topics include:

  • Speculation on the Pro Wrestling NOAH x WWE announcement and what it will mean for all parties
  • Thoughts on NJPW Dominion and Moxley vs. EVIL in particular
  • A look ahead to this weekend’s New Japan Soul show with five title matches
  • A preview of Kaito Kiyomiya vs Gabe Kidd for the GHC Heavyweight Championship
  • A hype (or lack thereof) check on this weekend’s All Together show
  • One-month report card on Marigold and their relationship with WWE
  • Thoughts on Stardom’s next PPV

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Big Audio Nightmare: Marigold debut show, Stardom & Best of the Super Juniors recaps

The Big Audio Nightmare is back as Mike Sempervive & I talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling.

This week’s topics include:

  • A full review of Marigold’s debut show and what worked, what didn’t, and where they go from here
  • BOZILLA
  • A look back at Stardom’s recent Flashing Champions PPV
  • Our thoughts on the recent Best of the Super Juniors action
  • The All Together show and what the future of inter-promotional shows may be
  • The latest happenings in AJPW, Pro Wrestling NOAH, and more

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Big Audio Nightmare: Stardom, NJPW Cup, Yutaka Yoshie

The Big Audio Nightmare is back with Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive to talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling.

This week’s topics include:

  • Stardom returns to form with two great PPVs as a roster exodus looms
  • The return of Natsupoi and the impending departure of Giulia
  • Thoughts on AJPW’s great attendance number at Korakuen for a Junior title match
  • Reflections on the life and career of Yutaka Yoshie
  • A deep dive into the disappointing 2024 New Japan Cup
  • New Japan’s lack of urgency in a difficult transition year
  • The abomination that was Jake Lee vs. Kazayuki Fujita in Pro Wrestling NOAH

All that and MUCH more on the Big Audio Nightmare, only for f4wonline.com subscribers!

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Big Audio Nightmare: Kaisei Takechi debut, NJPW New Beginning in Sapporo

The Big Audio Nightmare is back with Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive to talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling.

This week’s topics include:

  • Kaisei Takechi’s INCREDIBLE debut for DDT and what it means
  • New Japan’s VERY rough weekend in Sapporo
  • Kazuchika Okada’s odd final days in NJPW and how it affects the promotion going forward
  • A deep dive into New Japan’s future, what’s wrong, what caused it, and how things can be salvaged
  • Thoughts on recent AJPW and NOAH attendance numbers
  • The expansion of Wrestle Universe

All that and MUCH more on the Big Audio Nightmare, only f4wonline.com subscribers!

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Big Audio Nightmare: NJPW G1 Climax wrap-up, great Stardom PPV

The Big Audio Nightmare with Mike Sempervive and I is back to talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese professional wrestling.

This week’s topics include:

  • The final word on this year’s NJPW G1 Climax and what was an incredible final match between Naito and Okada
  • Did that match wash away the disappointment of the rest of the tournament
  • Kiyomiya taking Oiwa back to NOAH and what it means for both of them
  • Our thoughts on a great Stardom pay-per-view and possibly an even better Korakuen Hall show
  • Thoughts on NOAH’s N1 Victory, TJPW’s Princess Cup and more.

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Big Audio Nightmare: NJPW G1 Climax 33’s home stretch

This week’s two-hour Big Audio Nightmare is back to talk about everything happening in the world of Japanese professional wrestling — dominated this week by the NJPW G1 Climax tournament.

Topics include:

  • The final verdict on NJPW G1 Climax 33’s league play and polarizing format
  • An In-depth review of everything that led to the quarterfinals
  • EVIL reaching the semifinals and what it means for the road to Wrestle Kingdom
  • The baffling booking Kaito Kiyomiya in this year’s G1
  • G1 Final predictions
  • Thoughts on Stardom’s 5 Star GP, NOAH’s N1 Victory, KAIRI, AJPW, Dragon Gate, and more!

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Big Audio Nightmare: NJPW G1 Climax 33 preview & predictions

The original alternate here at the EMPIRE~! is back to bring you the world famous New Japan G1 Climax 33 prediction show.

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This is the annual odyssey where Mike Sempervive and I run down each night of NJPW’s showcase tournament, complete with our predictions for every single match, dropping knowledge and opinion along the way.

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Pacific Rim: AEW’s Tony Khan talks his fandom of puroresu

The Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast is back with a show that has been years in the making as AEW head Tony Khan joins myself and journalist Fumi Saito.

With AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2 coming up this weekend, it seemed like a good time to talk about Tony’s puroresu fandom growing up in the 90s and early 2000s. 

We discuss how he discovered Japanese wrestling, tape trading, the early days of the internet, his favorite wrestlers, matches, and how it influences what you see on AEW today. 

This is a side of Tony Khan you don’t see on TV: as a wrestling fan.

Check it out.

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Big Audio Nightmare: AJPW & NOAH show reviews, Forbidden Door, STARDOM

This week’s two-hour Big Audio Nightmare is back to talk about everything happening in the world of Japanese professional wrestling and more.

This week’s topics include:

  • An in-person perspective on AEW’s debut episode of Collision
  • A preview for Forbidden Door and why the underwhelming title matches are nothing to worry about
  • The contrast between AJPW and Pro Wrestling NOAH as seen by their major shows last weekend
  • A potentially surprising choice for first half Japanese wrestling MVP
  • Thoughts on recent STARDOM matches and upcoming PPVs
  • A look at the NJPW Strong in Japan cards

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Big Audio Nightmare: Stardom All Star Grand Queendom preview

The Big Audio Nightmare is back to talk about everything happening in the world of Japanese professional wrestling.

This week’s topics include:

  • A full preview of this weekend’s massive Stardom’s All Star Grand Queendom pay-per-view
  • We FINISH THE STORY on SANADA’s IWGP World Championship win
  • Thoughts on last weekend’s NJPW Collision events in DC and Philadelphia.
  • MIRAI winning Stardom’s Cinderella Cup tournament
  • Thoughts on AJPW, NOAH, GLEAT and more.

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