Episodes

  • Dontaku delivers on good matches and goodbyes

    Dontaku delivers on good matches and goodbyes
    May 9 2025

    Jeremy Finestone is back with episode 163 of Speaking of Strong Style. Jeremy was joined by Scott E Wrestling later on in the show as a guest host and the pair discussed the latest with Naito, why David Finlay and EVIL is a good thing, and Tokyo Dome roles for Goto, Takeshita, Tsuji and Tanahashi. Also: Wrestling Dontaku match reviews; Resurgence Preview; and booking out the finals of BOSJ 32!

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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • Redzone Recap, Dontaku Preview: We Smell a Rat

    Redzone Recap, Dontaku Preview: We Smell a Rat
    May 2 2025
    Steven and Jeremy covered an excellent Redzone in Hiroshima show, featuring Tetsuya Naito's farewell to his second home. They also previewed the two-night Wrestling Dontaku event and why they smell a rat when it comes to the Dog Pound match. Plus, they looked at the Super Junior blocks, Tanahashi's strong run, Takeshita v ELP times two, All-Star Grand Queendom and more.
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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • Shingo Shota Shooting, Shinma's Passing

    Shingo Shota Shooting, Shinma's Passing
    Apr 25 2025
    This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed some unprofessional behavior within and around New Japan's roster and how it doesn't help build matches. Steven looked back at the life of Hisashi Shimma and Jeremy talked about his WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas. Plus, the guys looked at the current wrestling landscape with WWE's purchase of AAA, what it might mean for Japan and did a preview of this week's action.
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Naito's Shocking NJPW Departure, Cobb to WWE

    Naito's Shocking NJPW Departure, Cobb to WWE
    Apr 18 2025
    This week, Steven and Jeremy discussed the stunning announcement this week that Tetsuya Naito, BUSHI and Jeff Cobb were all leaving New Japan. They discussed what might be next for each other them, their impact on New Japan over the years and what's left of LIJ. Plus, Windy City Riot and why Konnosuke Takeshita is on a different level, Dontaku news, Resurgence lineup and more.
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Sakura Genesis Review with Chris Samsa

    Sakura Genesis Review with Chris Samsa
    Apr 11 2025
    Chris Samsa joined Steven and Jeremy as they discussed Sakura Genesis and Jr. Genesis, including Hirooki Goto's successful IWGP title defense against David Finlay, a divisive Hardcore match with El Desperado facing Clark Connors and SANADA turning on Bullet Club to join...another part of Bullet Club, why Konosuke Takeshita is perfect for New Japan, the future for Tetsuya Naito and Shota Umino, and more. Plus, a Windy City Riot preview.
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    2 hrs and 24 mins
  • Sakura Genesis Preview, Kevin Knight to AEW

    Sakura Genesis Preview, Kevin Knight to AEW
    Apr 4 2025
    This week, Steven and Jeremy previewed the Sakura Genesis and Sakura Jr. Genesis cards, and whether it's time for David Finlay to end Hirooki Goto's run atop New Japan. They previewed each match from the two shows, with El Desperado and Clark Connors headlining Jr. Genesis in a hardcore match. They also talked about AEW signing Kevin Knight and where Oscar Leube and Yuto Nakashima might fit in upon their possible return from excursion.
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • State of the Factions, Road to Sakura Genesis

    State of the Factions, Road to Sakura Genesis
    Mar 28 2025
    This week, Steven and Jeremy looked at each New Japan faction and its members. They also talked about "Queen of the Ring," Vince McMahon rumors, TNA's role in the wrestling world, New Japan Cup history, SANADA's saga, Sumo Wrestling and more. It was a wide-ranging discussion with fun listener interaction.
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • New Japan Cup Review

    New Japan Cup Review
    Mar 21 2025
    Steven's audio issues are fixed during the show. Steven and Jeremy discussed the New Japan Cup, who had strong showings, how the members of War Dogs are perceived and the growth of Hontai. Plus, can Steven balance his drive to see wrestling in Japan and preserve his relationship?
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    1 hr and 39 mins