From 4.7.1984, that six man tag has serious beef and the Super Destroyer 1 match is thankfully brief, this WCCW hour was pretty smoooooth...but the Missing Link wasn't..     

Welcome to the first edition of Japanese Wrestling Update on Eh+! Join Andre & Melball as they tackle some of the biggest events in Japanese Wrestling from the past week!

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You have heard their voice when talking about NJPW & Stardom before and they are back here on EH+ Productions. Join Boris Roberto Aguilar as he chats with Andre and Melball and hopefully you get to know a little more about them.

Join Steve Swift as he review World Class Championship Wrestling from 2.25.1984. 

It all comes down to this, wrestling fans!  Join Andre & Melball as they review the epic conclusion of the G1 Climax 34, where the undercard sets the stage for an unforgettable Main Event! 

Undercard Highlights:

• Bullet Club vs Just 5 Guys: 6-Man Tag Team Action 
• House of Torture vs Hontei: A chaotic 10-Man Tag Team Battle 
• United Empire vs Los Ingobernables de Japon: Rival units collide in 8-Man Tag Team Action 

Main Event: G1 Climax 34 Finals!

Zack Sabre Jr  vs Yota Tsuji  – Who will emerge victorious and claim the G1 Climax 34 crown? 

Andre & Melball break down all the action, from the intense undercard battles to the electrifying Final match! 

Don't miss our final thoughts on the tournament and predictions for what’s next in NJPW! 

He may be a familiar voice to some and a new one to others but he is Steve Swift and on this episode you will find out why he was asked to part of the EH+ Productions Team.

This week on the show with all of the opinions, Boris Roberto Aguilar is joined by Matt Ederer and they cover the big stories of the week including:

• The Mr.McMahon documentary on Netflix
• Fox's impact on WWE as they leave after 5 years
• Bret Hart back on WWE TV this Monday
• WWE Contracts and AEW's impact
• AEW Media deal

Then Boris is joined by Steve Swift (Steve Swift's Rambling Review) and they chat the state of NXT and how the Women's Division feels almost as strong as ever whereas the Men's division feels....odd. 

Lastly, Boris and Matt run down last night's AEW All Out. 

Stampede is running out of steam, this 22.1.1988 show tries hard , but it's just a bit thin in the face area, and although it's good to see Rip Rogers arrive, how's there going to help the faces?

Join Steve Swift as he heads back to the world famous Dallas Sportatorium to revisit another edition of Fritz Von Erich’s World Clash Championship Wrestling. This time from March 31, 1984 which saw The Freebirds vs. Kamala & Missing Link

Join Steve Swift as he reviews NXT No Mercy from  September 1, 2024 featuring the following card:

* NXT Championship Match: Ethan Page vs. Joe Hendry Special Guest Referee: Trick Williams * NXT Women’s Championship Match: Roxanne Perez vs. Jaida Parker * NXT Women’s North American Championship Match: Kelani Jordan vs. Wendy Choo * NXT North American Championship Match: Oba Femi vs. Tony D’Angelo * NXT Tag Team Championship Match: Chase U vs. Nathan Frazer & Axiom * Wes Lee vs. Zachary Wentz

Join Boris Roberto Aguilar and Matt Ederer as they chat all of the WWE shows happening on this Labour Day Weekend. First they review and read some comments from WWE Bash in Berlin. Then they preview NXT No Mercy. 

Its time to chat some Stampede Wrestling from January 8, 1988

Join Steve Swift as he chats all things World Class Championship Wrestling form March 10, 1984. In this episode Kevin Von Erich and Terry Gordy battle in an emotional confrontation; "Hacksaw" Butch Reed debuts; "Gentleman" Chris Adams vs. Kelly Kiniski

Its time to chat some Stampede Wrestling from January 1, 1988

This week on the show with all of the opinions, Boris Roberto Aguilar is joined by Matt Ederer, Melball Collins, and Andre C and they cover the big stories of the week including:

• Motor City Machine Guns being WWE bound...
• AEW debuting a new show
• Less house shows for WWE
• Cities making bids for WWE PLE's
• and so much more

Then Boris is joined by Bob Kapur (Slam! Wrestling) and they chat the state of TNA Wrestling and talk about what they think the next 12 months of TNA will look like. ff

Lastly, Boris, Matt, Melball and Andre rundown the week that was pro wrestling as we head to AEW Grand Slam, WWE Bad Blood, and NJPW Destruction in Kobe.

I said at the start of this EH+ Productjons podcast that this was fron 1984, it ain't, it's from 1.29.1988, when Stampede Wrestlinf was on the wane. There were 2 good main events this week and yet they still managed to underachieve...    

Join us as we dive into the *incredible* action from Stardom's Namba Grand Fight 2024!  This stacked event featured  **10 intense matches**  showcasing the best of Stardom!

 

•  **Mina Shirakawa** faces off against the fierce **Saya Kamitani**, the woman who betrayed EXV to join the ruthless faction, HATE .
• In a thrilling six-woman tag, **God's Eye** (Syuri, Saki & Lady C) go to war against **HATE** (Konami, Thekla & Momo Watanabe) in an action-packed battle! 
• **Suzu Suzuki** takes on Just Tap Out's rising star **Tomoka Inaba** in a hard-hitting showdown!
• The **Wonder of Stardom Champion** **Natsupoi** defends her title against the fierce challenger **Hazuki** in an unforgettable clash!
• And in the *main event* — **World of Stardom Champion** **Tam Nakano** puts her title on the line against the dominant **5 Star Grand Prix Winner**, **Maika**! Who will leave as the champion? 

Tune in for our full breakdown, analysis, and more! Don’t miss it! 

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Pull up a stool and grab a drink and listen to Andre & Melball as they get you up to date on all the news in NJPW & Stardom Wrestling!   On this episode: -Recaps of the big title matches on the Road to Destruction in Kobe tour -They discuss the injury bug continuing to hit the NJPW roster -Royal quest gets matches announced for the show on October 20th -A preview of the Sept 14th Stardom show.  -A point update on Marigold's Dream Star Grand Prix  

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Erichs Everywhere, Von that is, wrestling, riding horses, this WCCW episode from 14.4.1984 also has a special guest, a big one. Yes, Andre The Giant is here to have fun...    

This week on the show with all of the opinions, Boris Roberto Aguilar is joined by Daxavier Josiah and they rundown:

• Miro asking for a release
• AEW's potential new TV Deal
• A new member for the Bloodline WWE bound?

Then Boris is joined by Andre and Melball and they chat the state of New Japan Pro Wrestling

Lastly, Boris & Dax chat about the week that was and preview AEW Grand Slam

When is Owen Hart back? A few weeks? Well, we can just ask Bad News Allen to...oh, he's not here either? This show from 2.12.1988 shows a sort of desperation.  They've forgotten the Steve DiSalvo/Allen Feud and what's that main event? A six man tag where two of them are referees? OK then...

Join Matt Ederer and Andre C as they run through Survivor Series 2024.

Join Boris Aguilar, Matt Ederer, and Paul Yorke as they compile a mixtape of the best War Games matches in wrestling history.   Matches discussed: - Team WCW v. Team nWo (WCW Fall Brawl 1996) - OG WarGames (NWA Great American Bash Tour 1987) - CZW v. ROH Cage Of Death (RoH Death Before Dishonour IV) - Undisputed Era v. Sanity (NXT Takeover: War Games 2017 - Undisputed Era v. Pete Dunne & Pals (NXT War Games 2018) - Sting’s Squadron v. Dangerous Alliance (WCW WrestleWar 1992)

Join Matt Ederer as he reviews NXT Halloween Havoc 2024 featuring Trick Williams v. Ethan Page, the return of Bubba Ray Dudley, and the best kept secret in wrestling, Oba Femi

I could only find 30 minutes of Stampede Wrestling from 11th March 1988. Thank goodness for that, because the matches I did see gor this week's no1 contender tournament are awful.

  And bad guy Makkan Singh on commentary suddenly decides to be a good guy...

No Von Erichs this week, no Michael PS Hayes. And don't we miss 'em. WCCW underwhelms in the ring and out this week; 21.4.1984, even Kerry Von Erich riding a horse was better than this...    

 It’s the first ever Eh+ international mixtape! Join Boris Aguilar, Matt Ederer, and Paul Yorke as they compile a mixtape of the best WWE Survivor Series matches.

Matches discussed:

- Undertaker’s Debut (Survivor Series 1990)

- Tag Team Festivus (Survivor Series 1988)

- Team D-X v. Team RKO (Survivor Series 2006)

- Showdown in the 6ix (Survivor Series 2016)

- Team Cena v. Team Authority (Survivor Series 2014)

- NXT vs. Raw vs. Smackdown (Survivor Series 2019)

- Team Austin vs. Team Bischoff (Survivor Series 2003)

Join Boris Aguilar and Matt Ederer as they discuss AEW Full Gear 2024. The fellas also discuss celebrities in wrestling, give their thoughts on the upcoming AEW Continental Classic tournament, and preview WWE Survivor Series 2024.

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Join Andre & Melball as they break down an action-packed night from Lowell, Mass. with 10 epic matches! This show was STACKED with thrilling bouts and championship clashes, keeping the Strong Fighting Spirit alive!   Match Highlights: NJPW Strong Tag Team Championship Match  Champions TMDK vs. The Grizzled Young Veterans in an explosive tag showdown!  4-Way NJPW Strong Women's #1 Contender’s Match  Anna Jay, Koguma, Hazuki, & Trish Adora went head-to-head to earn a shot at the Women’s Championship!  AEW International Championship Match  Champion Konosuke Takeshita faced off with United Empire Leader TJP in an intense international clash!  Main Event: NJPW Strong Openweight Championship  Kosei Fujita challenged Gabe Kidd for the title in a hard-hitting battle of wills!  Get ready to dive deep with us into all the highs, lows, and unforgettable moments of Strong Fighting Spirit Unleashed! 

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Andre & Melball are back with a packed episode, covering all the latest happenings in Japanese wrestling! This week’s topics bring drama, excitement, and some shocking news from the puroresu world. 

 This Week’s Highlights 

• Tokyo Joshi Pro Payment Controversy: What’s behind the reports of wrestlers not getting paid? We dig into the details and discuss what it means for the promotion.
• Super Jr. Tag League Update: The tournament heats up! We bring you the latest standings and which teams are making waves. 
• EL Phantasmo Health Concerns: What’s going on with ELP, and how will it impact NJPW’s plans? 
• Historic X-Over Match Announcements: Get ready for some big surprises as we break down the newly announced interpromotional matches! 
• Ishimori’s Wild Match Announcement: Is this Ishimori’s most outlandish matchup yet? You don’t want to miss this! 
• Kenny Omega at Power Struggle: The Cleaner is back! We discuss the impact of his appearance and what it could mean for NJPW. 
• Goddess of Stardom Tag League Update: Catch up on the latest in Stardom as the competition gets fierce! 

Tune in for all this and more as Andre & Melball break down the action, share insights, and give their take on everything Japanese wrestling! 

 

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 Join Andre, Melball and Matt Ederer as they discuss:

• Cody Rhodes’ comments about the “weird online contingent” of wrestling fans worried about body shaming
• The latest wave of WWE releases
• Goldberg’s official retirement
• NJPW Power Struggle 2024

This week, Andre & Melball are back with all the latest in Japanese wrestling! Join us as we dive into an exciting episode packed with breakdowns, predictions, and all the must-know moments from the world of puroresu.   Topics this Week Stardom’s Goddess Tag League: We break down the teams and pick our finalists and potential winners! Who’s got the chemistry to dominate? Super Jr. Tag League: Our top picks for who’ll make it to the finals and take home the gold  NJPW Royal Quest Highlights: We cover the standout matches and unforgettable moments from London!  Tanahashi’s Retirement Press Conference: What’s next for The Ace, and how will it impact NJPW?  Evil’s Wrestle Kingdom Challenge: Can he make waves on the grandest stage? Tune in to stay updated and join us for more insights and predictions.

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Welcome to another episode of Andre & Melball's Japanese Wrestling Update. The dopest duo are back to get you caught up on the latest news in the world of Japanese professional wrestling.   This week we get you caught up on: -NJPW World Tag League -Wrestle Dynasty -Goddess of Stardom -Dream Queendom -GHC Women's Championship at Marigold First Dream   To Follow Melball Collins: TWITTER: @CollinsMelball INSTAGRAM: @melballcollins YOUTUBE: @AndreAndMelballWrestlingTalk To Follow Andre C: Twitter: @thatcanadaguy Instagram @thatcanadadude Youtube @andreandmelballwrestlingtalk   Watch New Japan on NJPWWorld.com Watch Stardom on Stardom-World.com Watch Marigold & Noah on Wrestle-Universe.com Theme song is Burn by OnLap @OnLap

Join Boris Aguilar and Matt Ederer as they open up the Facebook mailbag (Facebag? Nope, not that) before reviewing NXT Deadline 2024, ft. Trick Williams v. Ridge Holland, and a fantastic women’s iron survivor match

 Join Andre & Melball as we dive into an action-packed review of the NJPW World Tag League Finals!  On this episode, we cover:

• The unfortunate injury to Henare that forced him & Great-O-Khan to vacate the IWGP Tag Titles.
• The thrilling A & B Block Finals—a must-watch!
• House of Torture vs. Team Tanahashi in a chaotic 10-man battle!
• TMDK (Zack Sabre Jr., Kosei Fujita, & Ryohei Oiwa) facing Funky Sauce (Alex Zayne & Ryusuke Taguchi) alongside Shota Umino—technical brilliance meets funky flair!
• The epic main event: LIJ’s Hiromu Takahashi & Tetsuya Naito clashing with War Dog’s Gabe Kidd & SANADA in a brutal showdown!
• PLUS reviews of 5 more matches that kept us on the edge of our seats!

Join Boris Aguilar, Daxavier Josiah, and Matt Ederer as they review AEW's final show of the year and talk about their expectations for AEW in 2025.

Join Boris Roberto Aguilar and Daxavier Josiah as they run through the week that was Pro Wrestling and read YOUR feedback and give their thoughts on:

• New Day feeling new
• Kevin Owens, Drew McIntyre and the vindicated heel
• AEW's Continental Classic and early thoughts on the World's End Card

Then they give a full review of Saturday Night's newest obsession, Saturday Night's Main Event ft. Kevin Owens versus Cody Rhodes.

Join Boris Aguilar and Matt Ederer as they review WWE’s first show on Netflix, WWE Raw from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

Featuring Rhea Ripley v. Liv Morgan, CM Punk v. Seth Rollins, numerous celebrity cameos, The Rock turning babyface and driving drunk (heel move), Hulk Hogan getting booed out of the building, and Travis Scott openly smoking a blunt during Jey Uso’s entrance.

Pro wrestling is back, baby.

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It’s the BIGGEST show of the year, and Andre & Melball are here to break it all down! Dream Queendom delivered epic title defenses, emotional moments, and jaw-dropping action!  Match Line-Up Highlights: - Main Event: Tam Nakano  defends the World of Stardom Championship against Saya Kamitani  in an unforgettable showdown! - Co-Main Event: Natsupoi puts the Wonder of Stardom Championship on the line against Starlight Kid  in a high-stakes battle! - Tag Team War: Hate Supreme’s Thekla & Momo Watanabe defend the Goddesses of Stardom Championships against Wing Gori’s Hanan & Saya Iida  But that’s not all! The card was stacked with thrilling matches, shocking twists, and emotional victories. Who rose to the occasion at Stardom’s grandest stage?  Andre & Melball are here to bring you match breakdowns, expert analysis, and all the best moments from Dream Queendom!

Join Boris Roberto Aguilar, Matthew Ederer, Melball, Andre C, Yorkie, and Daxavier Josiah as they run through the very best that took place in Wrestling for 2024. 

The biggest show of the year is HERE, and we're breaking down all the action from #WrestleKingdom19!  Join us as we cover every jaw-dropping moment from this historic event: - A wild 4-Way Tokyo Terror Ladder Match for the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Titles! - AZM steps up to challenge Mayu Iwatani for the IWGP Women's Championship in a match that will go down in history! - Shingo Takagi faces Konosuke Takeshita in a winner takes all battle for the AEW International & NEVER Openweight Titles! - David Finlay defends the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship against Yota Tsuji in an intense showdown! - The technical genius Zack Sabre Jr puts the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship on the line against the rising star Shota Umino!

AND more matches that left us speechless!  Get ready for hot takes, in-depth analysis, and plenty of laughs with Andre & Melball!

Join Boris Aguilar and Matt Ederer as they review night two of WWE Wrestlemania 41, ft. an awesome triple threat match, an ATV accident, and John Cena breaking Ric Flair’s (unofficial) record for most World Title wins in pro wrestling history. The fellas also open up the MANIA MAILBAG (!) and read your feedback.

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Join Boris Aguilar and Matt Ederer as they review night one of WWE Wrestlemania 41, ft. Jey Uso’s big W, CM Punk’s first Wrestlemania main event, and Paul Heyman’s triple-cross

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Join Boris Aguilar and Matt Ederer as they review WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event from Jan 25, 2025.

The fellas also discuss the tremendous Toni Storm/Mariah May promo from AEW Collision, preview the upcoming WWE Royal Rumble, and read YOUR feedback about the worst eras in WWE history

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Join Boris Aguilar and Matt Ederer as they go through some listener feedback and give listener AND their bold predictions for 2025 in the world of Wrestling. Some are insane and some may have already happened. 

 

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Join Boris Roberto Aguilar, Andre C, and Yorkie as they run through the very worst that took place in Wrestling for 2024. 

Join Boris Aguilar and Matt Ederer as they review WWE NXT Stand And Deliver 2025, ft. the elevation of Hank & Tank, the coronation of Sol Ruca & the domination station of Oba Femi

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Join Boris Aguilar, Matt Ederer and Paul Yorke as they preview, predict and pontificate about the cards for NXT Stand And Deliver, and both nights of Wrestlemania 41. Will John Cena break Ric Flair’s record for world titles? Will any former AEW wrestlers show up? Will Paul Heyman’s heart survive? Join the fellas and find out!

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