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The Open Door Wrestling Podcast
Covering the latest news, biggest matches and most buzz-worthy topics throughout the wide expanse of the pro wrestling multi-verse. From AEW to New Japan to AAA and everything in between. Because wrestling is entertaining!
We're back to talk about all that's worth discussing in the pro wrestling multiverse! New Japan had a couple of MOTY contenders, most of a new title tournament, and the participants of two tag leagues announced. NOAH had a couple of consequential shows, with multiple title defenses and title changes, and plenty of weird decisions. And, folks, Double Jay is All Elite!! All this plus Stock Reports and much more!
Recorded on 11/12/2022
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Theme music is "Fraction of a Faith" by Pink Shark Music
A wrestling media discussion-free zone this episode! Doc & DJM discuss recent news and matches in New Japan Pro Wrestling, Kaito Kiyomiya's coronation as GHC Heavyweight Champion, how we're feeling about AEW lately, and even a little Tokyo Joshi Pro! All this plus Stock Reports and more!
Recorded on 10/16/2022
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Theme music is "Fraction of a Faith" by Pink Shark Music
This episode's main topic is the often-neglected, little-discussed AEW drama centering around the words and deeds of one CM Punk. We have a lot to say about how we feel about the incident(s), the media and fan reaction, and how the incident(s) may or may not have caused us to reevaluate some significant moments in Punk's career.
Don't worry folks, there's also plenty of in-ring to talk about! RevPro is fun, New Japan is noisy, and I don't know if you've heard, but All Elite Wrestling may have issues with booking their women's division! All this plus our stock reports, and more!
*Episode recorded 8/13/22
The fellas are back to talk about all things pro wrestling, and there's a metric tn to talk about! Doc & DJM further the ZSJ Agenda, talk G1, N1, AEW's financial future, the stock report and so much more!
Rants, raves, and hot takes abound this episode. We discuss NOAH's Destination 2022's shocking events, diagnose why the increasingly talented AEW Women's Division seems to be stuck treading water, Doc organizes his G1 Climax 32 competitor tier list, on the fly, and DJM critiques Konosuke Takeshita. All that plus Stock Reports and more!
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Theme music is "Fraction of a Faith" by Pink Shark Music
We are back to review AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door! We talk about our expectations going in, the incredible show it turned out to be, what the show meant to us as fans, and make fun of some trolls. Then, we run down the G1 blocks, predicting who will win the blocks and highlighting some key matchups. Finally, we talk about the KUSHIDA comeback and whether or not a heel run is still in the cards. All that plus our stock report!
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Theme music is "Fraction of a Faith" by Pink Shark Music
In this week's episode, Doc & DJM get hyped for the AEW x NJPW supercard, Forbidden Door! Doc believes NJPW is finally back, DJM enjoys the recent KOPW booking, and they discuss the idea of casual wrestling fans and AEW's business strategy. All that plus stock reports and much more!
Hey yo, The Open Door Wrestling Podcast is finally back! We return after Real Life threw a few dirty punches our way, and we're ready to touch on all the big stories in the Wrestling Multiverse. Doc & DJM pay tribute to the late Scott Hall, discuss recent new storylines in AEW, finally give our takes on Cody Rhodes leaving AEW for WWE, and run down Pro Wrestling Noah. All that plus our Stock Up/Stock Down! Enjoy!
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Theme music is "Fraction of a Faith" by Pink Shark Music
We're back, and with a lot to say! DJM has some things to get off his chest regarding certain pockets of AEW fandom, we talk Japan's Weekly Pro Wrestling 2021 poll results, Doc leads discussion about ACTION Wrestling and RevPro, and finally, we ask you to enjoy the current moment in wrestling. All this plus our stock report and futures, on episode nine of the Open Door Wrestling Podcast! @opendoorwrespod
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Theme music is "Fraction of a Faith" by Pink Shark Music.
Timecodes:
Stock Up/Stock Down - 00:02:46
Weekly Pro Wrestling Top 50 - 00:46:08
AEW Fans & Black Women Wrestlers - 01:01:29
AC Mack & IWTV Championship - 01:13:21
RevPro High Stakes 2022 - 01:22:16
Please Stop Letting Fantasy Booking Ruin Current Enjoyment - 01:31:53
Got some bonus content for y'all this week! DJM discusses the inaugural induction ceremony of the Independent Wrestling Hall Of Fame. Indy wrestling is a subject near and dear to DJM's heart, so he brings a high level of knowledge and passion to this subject.
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Theme music is "Fraction of a Faith" by Pink Shark Music.
It's been a minute, but we are back to talk about all things pro wrestling! Doc starts off our topics with a rant about the silly discourse that had built up around Cody Rhodes. Then we gush about how great NOAH has been, specifically Shiozaki, Nakajima, and the junior division. But, we have to talk about Keiji Mutoh and the recent info about him coming out re: the politics of WK Night 3. Next, we talk about what Terminus got right and what it got wrong during its first outing. Finally, listener Greg asks us to construct a twelve-match, Forbidden-Door-friendly supercard, and we happily oblige. If you like or hate our supercards, let us know @OpenDoorWresPod!
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Theme music is "Fraction of a Faith" by Pink Shark Music.
Timecodes:
00:02:31 - Stock Up/Stock Down/Futures
00:30:55 - Doc's Cody-Doscourse Rant
00:41:08 - NOAH Talk!
01:13:24 - Terminus - All Roads Lead Here
01:27:14 - Supercards!
2021 is over! Doc and DJM celebrate the best of the year's wrestling with the first annual award show (The Opies? Dorises?). Join us as we discuss our winners, runners-up, and honorable mentions. Did we snub any of your faves, or get it just right? Either way, let us know @OpenDoorWresPod.
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Theme music is "Fraction of a Faith" by Pink Shark Music.
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:06:27 - Most Improved
00:24:52 - Show of the Year
00:34:04 - Best Angle/Storyline
00:54:52 - Tag Team of the Year
01:03:04 - Match of the Year
01:31:47 - Wrestler of the Year
FINALLY. In episode 6, Doc & DJM review Winter Is Coming, make angry noises about the NJPW x NOAH 1/8 card, talk some general NOAH, and finally discuss ROH Final Battle. All that plus some words on the Tokyo Sports Awards and the stock report on this much-delayed episode!
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Theme music is "Fraction of a Faith" by Pink Shark Music.
Timecodes:
00:02:34 - Stock Report
00:45:07 - Tokyo Sports Awards
00:55:26 - Winter Is Coming
01:10:04 - NJPW x NOAH
01:22:17 - NOAH chat
01:29:56 - ROH Final Battle
Doc is riding solo this episode, and you know what happened? Mic troubles with this recording! It cuts out a bit here and there. Apologies, everyone! This is one of the only times this week Doc had free to record.
Doc runs down AEW's Winter Is Coming card, picking winners and explaining why (a) he thinks it's an incredibly important show from a business perspective and (b) the outcome of the main event isn't a 100% lock. Doc also has his first All Joshi Stock Report! Hurray! Enjoy, y'all.
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TIMECODES
Future Content - 00:00:29
All Joshi Stock Report - 00:05:12
Winter Is Coming Preview - 00:22:21
Shibata Statement Expectations - 00:42:47
For our fifth episode, we rundown our broad thoughts on AEW Full Gear, the good and the bad, gush about the possibilities of the joint January 8th New Japan x NOAH show, evaluate Kenny Omega's AEW title reign, talk luchadores, RevPro, and much more!
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Theme music is "Fraction of a Faith" by Pink Shark Music.
Timecodes:
00:04:01 - Stock Up/Stock Down
00:32:30 - AEW Full Gear 2021
00:46:24 - Why Aren't More Luchadores Crossover Stars?
00:55:53 - NJPW x NOAH 1/8
01:06:46 - Looking Back at Kenny Omega's AEW Title Reign
01:18:26 - Buddy Matthews!
01:23:41 - RevPro British J Cup
01:28:26 - Pro Wrestling NOAH Demolition Stage 2021 in Yokohama Thoughts
On our fourth episode, we get sad about Ring Of Honor, mad at Impact Wrestling, and glad about GCW Bloodsport. New Japan looks bleak, but Doc makes the case that a hard reset would not be best for business. There's a fantastic listener question which makes us put our GM hats on, a new champ in NOAH, and a DJM rant on why people should not be upset over the Halloween Dynamite main event. All that and more on episode four!
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Theme music is "Fraction of a Faith" by Pink Shark Music.
Timecodes:
00:01:41 - Stock Up/Stock Down
00:46:38 - Ring Of Honor "Reimagining"
01:04:52 - New Japan Is A Mess
01:23:41 - Listener Question!!
01:47:18 - Bloodsport 7
01:57:50 - Pro Wrestling NOAH - New National Champion
02:01:52 - AEW Halloween Dynamite Main Event Discourse
Rejoice! DJM has finally come around on the Great O-Khan! After we have a nice chat about Oka, we turn our attention to Hangman Page's return to AEW and the long-term story of his character. We talk Danielson vs Suzuki, NOAH's GHC heavyweight scene, Kaito Kiyomiya's booking, GCW and more!
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Theme music is "Fraction of a Faith" by Pink Shark Music.
Timecodes:
00:02:15 - Doc & DJM Stock Up
00:12;27 - Doc Stock Down
00:21:00 - DJM Stock Down
00:29:41 - DJM Futures
00:37:01 - Cowboy Sh!t is back on the menu! Hangman Adam Page returns.
00:50:09 - AmDrag vs The King
00:54:40 - NOAH - Kaito Kiyomiya's booking (DJM says don't panic)
01:02:33 - NOAH - GHC Heavyweight Scene
01:10:14 - GCW Chat
01:21:50 - Cain Velasquez coming back to AAA
Doc & DJM have a long chat about The Codeman after reading through the past couple of weeks of discourse. We bounce around several other AEW-related topics, have a G1 check-in, stock up/stock down, and more!
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Theme music is "Fraction of a Faith" by Pink Shark Music.
Timecodes:
00:01:41 - Stock Up/Stock Down (NJPW, AEW, ROH, RevPro wrestlers discussed)
00:57:11 - Cody Rhodes Discussion
01:21:43 - The Amanda Huber Angle
01:30:52 - What MJF vs Darby Allin Signifies
01:38:45 - G1 Check-in
01:45:02 - IMPACT Wrestling digital Media Championship
As something to tide you over between now and the next full episode, Doc brings you a trio of match reviews from September!
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Timecodes:
00:00:54 - New Japan Pro Wrestling: Kota Ibushi vs Tomohiro Ishii - G1 Match Day 3 September 23, 2021
00:10:48 - Ring Of Honor: Bandido & Rey Horus vs The Briscoes - TV Episode #521 airing September 13, 2021
00:14:43 - Revolution Pro Wrestling: Aussie Open vs Destination Everywhere (Oku & Mills) - High Stakes September 19, 2021
Let us know if you'd like more of these kind of shows or something different @OpenDoorWresPod on Twitter!
There's never been a better time to be a professional wrestling fan, and we are so happy to have you along on our maiden voyage through the wrestling multiverse! After giving their wrestling bona fides, Doc & DJM discuss their predictions for New Japan's G1 Climax 31, barely scratch the surface on the business and creative state of AEW, talk about their vision for the future of Ring of Honor given their recent no-fans announcement, and much more!
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Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
02:07 - Fandom origin Stories
37:16 - Stock Up, Stock Down
52:17 - G1 Climax Predictions/Desires
01:01:18 - AEW Discussion (more to come)
01:13:34 - What is the future of Ring of Honor?