Month: July 2018
EGGSHELLS Podcast Companion: 1992 w/ Paul Lazenby
Episode four sees Chris Charlton and Paul Lazenby look at 1992, which saw NJPW start a tradition of Tokyo Dome shows held on January 4, as well as PWFG stage their one and only Tokyo Dome show. Minoru Suzuki and Masakatsu Funaki had prominent spots on that card, and Paul shares some stories about both of them from his time in Pancrase.
POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Preview of the G1 matches this weekend feat. Kenny Omega vs. Tetsuya Naito
A preview of this weekend’s G1 tournament matches featuring Omega vs. Naito & Tanahashi vs. Suzuki, Jim Ross provides health update from injuries, four more names announced for the Mae Young Classic, Jeff Hardy discusses back issues, a preview of the UFC’s card in Idaho, two Bellator shows this weekend & more.
BWE 7/11/18: NJPW/RevPro Strong Style Evolved UK, Frontline Wrestling
Martin, Oli & Benno are back to give their live perspectives from New Japan Pro Wrestling/Revolution Pro: Strong Style Evolved UK. They discuss the highlights of the weekend and their favourite matches including Tomohiro Ishii vs. Minoru Suzuki. They also review the debut show of Will Ospreay’s new promotion, Frontline Wrestling, talk the upcoming IPW UK/NOAH ‘Global Clash’ show and the new series World Of Sport.
POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Sports Business Journal documents the WWE & UFC’s recent television negotiations
John Ourand at Sports Business Journal documents the recent television WWE & UFC television negotiations, Jim Ross injured at the Cow Palace show and visits ER, an update from New Japan on Hiromu Takahashi, reaction to Brock Lesnar’s appearance at UFC 226, Jay Lethal issues statement on allegations by Taeler Hendrix & she responds.