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Maybe Kayfabe Isn't Dead? The Interesting Crowd Reaction for AJ Styles vs. Gunther at Royal Rumble
Maybe Kayfabe Isn't Dead? The Interesting Crowd Reaction for AJ Styles vs. Gunther at Royal Rumble
Listen to the newest episode of The Flagship Podcast exclusively at http://www.flagshippatreon.com. In this clip from the latest episode of The Flagship Podcast, Joe and Rich discuss the very unique and interesting crowd at the Royal Rumble and how they reacted to AJ Styles vs. Gunther.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:53 PM
The second-ever Great Wrestling Primer, where The Good, The Bad & The Hungee's @flagrantstats.bsky.social gathers together a bunch of people smarter than him to talk about non-AEW promotions.

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The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee: THE GREAT WRESTLING PRIMER OF 2026
Fred returns for the second-ever Great Wrestling Primer, where he gathers together a bunch of people smarter than him to talk about non-AEW promotions.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:44 PM
On the debut of our Subscriber Exclusive Flagships: a recap and review of the 2026 Royal Rumble, Hiromu's NJPW exit, Ava leaves WWE & so much more!

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The Flagship: Royal Rumble Review, Hiromu Leaving NJPW, NJPW Road to New Beginning & more!
On this episode of The Flagship: a recap and review of the 2026 Royal Rumble, Hiromu's NJPW exit, Ava leaves WWE & more!
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February 4, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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Introducing Subscriber Exclusive Flagships + Royal Rumble Review
Introducing Subscriber Exclusive Flagships + Royal Rumble Review
You guys have asked for it, and now you're getting it: Double the Flagships! Starting this week, we’re moving to a semi-regular schedule of two Flagships per week. Here's how it's going to work: you’ll still get our standard Friday show on your free podcast feeds, but we are officially adding a Subscriber Exclusive Flagship earlier in the week, most weeks. Both the live stream and audio replay for this earlier-in-the-week edition are available exclusively to $10 tier members at FlagshipPatreon.com (http://flagshippatreon.com/) . On our debut exclusive show, we recapped the Royal Rumble, broke down NJPW’s Road to New Beginning, and discussed the shocking departures of Hiromu Takahashi from NJPW and Ava from WWE. Plus, we took a patended banter detour into the stress of self-checkout lines and fast-food ordering anxiety. This will be the ONLY place to listen to our Royal Rumble review, we won't be covering it on the Friday Flagship this week because we already talked about it for 90 minutes! Unlock the full episode now and all Subscriber Exclusive Flagships moving forward at FlagshipPatreon.com (http://flagshippatreon.com/) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/voices-of-wrestling-flagship/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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February 4, 2026 at 1:57 AM
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It was once again my pleasure to participate in the @voicesofwrestling.com Match of the Year countdown. Make sure you check out, at the link below, the fantastic variety of promotions and styles of matches that received votes for 2025.
The most comprehensive pro wrestling Match of the Year countdown is here at Voices of Wrestling.

Since 2012, we’ve run a wrestling media poll to determine the year’s best pro wrestling match while highlighting great wrestling worldwide.

www.voicesofwrestling.com/match-of-the...
Voices of Wrestling Match of the Year - Voices of Wrestling
The most comprehensive pro wrestling Match of the Year countdown is here at Voices of Wrestling. Browse our past VOW MOTY polls.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:18 PM
The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee: THE GREAT WRESTLING PRIMER OF 2026
The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee: THE GREAT WRESTLING PRIMER OF 2026
Fred returns for the second-ever Great Wrestling Primer, where he gathers together a bunch of people smarter than him to talk about non-AEW promotions. This bad boy checks in at over eight hours of discussion of different promotions. Less than 10% of that is Fred mispronouncing things and messing up plugs for his lovely guests. Guests include: • Case Lowe of Open the Voice Gate, discussing Dragon Gate • Chris Samsa of Sport of Pro Wrestling, discussing NJPW • Joe Gagne of Five Star Match Game, discussing EVOLVE and WWE ID • Kelly Harass of Jumping Bomb Audio, discussing Stardom, Marigold, TJPW, and the joshi scene in general • Ian Hamilton of many places (but primarily on socials as IanWrestling), discussing RevPro, wXw, and the Euro scene in general • Will Young, discussing WWE & RoH • Mike Gilbert of the The Mike & JD Show, discussing TNA • Gerard di Trolio of Emerald Flowshow, discussing AJPW, NOAH and DDT • cubsfan of luchablog and so much more, discussing CMLL & AAA This year's theme song is Tom Lehrer's "The Elements," released in the public domain by the artists. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-hungee-aew-podcast/donations
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February 4, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Introducing Subscriber Exclusive Flagships + Royal Rumble Review
Introducing Subscriber Exclusive Flagships + Royal Rumble Review
You guys have asked for it, and now you're getting it: Double the Flagships! Starting this week, we’re moving to a semi-regular schedule of two Flagships per week. Here's how it's going to work: you’ll still get our standard Friday show on your free podcast feeds, but we are officially adding a Subscriber Exclusive Flagship earlier in the week, most weeks. Both the live stream and audio replay for this earlier-in-the-week edition are available exclusively to $10 tier members at FlagshipPatreon.com (http://flagshippatreon.com/) . On our debut exclusive show, we recapped the Royal Rumble, broke down NJPW’s Road to New Beginning, and discussed the shocking departures of Hiromu Takahashi from NJPW and Ava from WWE. Plus, we took a patended banter detour into the stress of self-checkout lines and fast-food ordering anxiety. This will be the ONLY place to listen to our Royal Rumble review, we won't be covering it on the Friday Flagship this week because we already talked about it for 90 minutes! Unlock the full episode now and all Subscriber Exclusive Flagships moving forward at FlagshipPatreon.com (http://flagshippatreon.com/) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/voices-of-wrestling-flagship/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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February 4, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Music of the Mat Remix: Absolute Cinema
Music of the Mat Remix: Absolute Cinema
You may have noticed a trend on social media the past few years of people praising something as "absolute cinema." Wrestling seems to be no different, as internet cinephiles are quick to scream "absolute cinema" at Roman Reigns staring at Jey Uso or Seth Rollins making a face. On this episode, Andrew and returning guest Paul Wedding will discuss some actual cinema, namely songs from movies. They could be songs made specifically for the movie's soundtrack, songs that are just in the movie and come from somewhere else, or film score. Artists played include Aimee Mann, Quincy Jones, Townes Van Zandt, Moby, Motörhead, Carly Simon, Roy Orbison, Geto Boys, and many more. Grab some popcorn and put your cellphones on silent, we're going to the movies! Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner Bluesky: @MusicoftheMat / @justandrew All VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.com Join the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/Discord Donate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/Donate Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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February 3, 2026 at 5:26 PM
The most comprehensive pro wrestling Match of the Year countdown is here at Voices of Wrestling.

Since 2012, we’ve run a wrestling media poll to determine the year’s best pro wrestling match while highlighting great wrestling worldwide.

www.voicesofwrestling.com/match-of-the...
Voices of Wrestling Match of the Year - Voices of Wrestling
The most comprehensive pro wrestling Match of the Year countdown is here at Voices of Wrestling. Browse our past VOW MOTY polls.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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The casual fan debate has raged between fans and pundits. I highlighted the disconnect that keeps it going.
February 2, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Wrestling Omakase #281: 2025 VOW Match of the Year & John's WON Awards Ballot w/ 4 guests!
Wrestling Omakase #281: 2025 VOW Match of the Year & John's WON Awards Ballot w/ 4 guests!
With Japanese wrestling having an uncharacteristically quiet week, it's the perfect opportunity for us to take a look back at the best of 2025! Voices of Wrestling just rolled out its 2025 Match of the Year poll (always one of the coolest things the site does every year), and John is joined by four fellow voters: Joshi-ing Around's Tim Hunter, Social Suplex's Chris Whitehead, VOW's Sean Sedor and Brady from, uh, an organic cooking company? Anyway! All five of them go over their own personal ten favorite matches from 2025 in great detail, as it's basically 4+ hours of them raving about what they loved most in wrestling last year (and also throwing some shade about what they didn't love so much- ok, mostly just John does that). Then, as if that wasn't enough 2025 award audio for you, John also recorded 45 minutes of solo audio that's tacked onto the end where they go over their Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards ballot in detail, explaining who they voted and why for Flair/Thesz, Most Outstanding Wrestler, Best Promotion and a whole lot more! Voices of Wrestling 2025 MOTY: https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2025moty Joshi-ing Around podcast: https://redcircle.com/shows/1309343e-3781-4750-9209-4efbc9976ab6 Social Suplex newsletter: https://www.socialsuplex.com/newsletter/ Follow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wrestleomakase Follow John on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/justoneenby.bsky.social Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestling-omakase/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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February 2, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Mike & JD Show ep.127: What's Next for AJ Styles | Ciampa & Hobbs Jump Ship | Steve Maclin's Future
Mike & JD Show ep.127: What's Next for AJ Styles | Ciampa & Hobbs Jump Ship | Steve Maclin's Future
Mike & JD are back discussing AJ Styles leaving WWE after losing to Gunther at Royal Rumble, Hobbs debuts in WWE, Ciampa debuts in AEW and wins the TNT title, and was Steve Maclin really fired by TNA? Patreon.com/themikeandjdshow
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February 2, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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Unfortunately, due to schedule conflicts, there will not be a Royal Rumble Instant Reaction LIVE on FlagshipPatreon.com tonight.

HOWEVER, they will be reviewing the Royal Rumble this Tuesday on the debut of the new SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE Flagship.

Details: www.patreon.com/posts/149619...
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January 31, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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New pod with @sarahgraps.bsky.social talking about why no new wrestlers get monster pushes. Would have been bad timing if WWE had a new person with the Rumble, but fortunately for me it was just Roman Reigns for the billionth time!
February 1, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Unfortunately, due to schedule conflicts, there will not be a Royal Rumble Instant Reaction LIVE on FlagshipPatreon.com tonight.

HOWEVER, they will be reviewing the Royal Rumble this Tuesday on the debut of the new SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE Flagship.

Details: www.patreon.com/posts/149619...
The Flagship Wrestling Podcast (Patreon) | Patreon
Creating Bonus Pro Wrestling Content
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January 31, 2026 at 11:28 PM