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GG is back with an update on the Fight Game Media podcast feed.Make sure you&#39;re subscribed to the YouTube feed here: https://www.youtube.com/@FightGameMedia. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Update on the Fight Game Media Podcast Feed

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Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway preview NJPW&#39;s Blue Justice XIX and the road to it on New Japan World, then break down AEW All In and Dynamite with a close look at United Empire&#39;s role in Will Ospreay winning the title.They also cover Young Lion Yushin Hatazawa&#39;s debut on September 9, and close with a debate on Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat — and why so many modern critiques of that match, and matches like it, amount to bad-faith arguments.In This Episode:<ul><li>Previewing Blue Justice XIX and the road to it on New Japan World</li><li>Jeremy recaps AEW All In and Dynamite, including United Empire&#39;s role in Will Ospreay&#39;s title win</li><li>Young Lion Yushin Hatazawa&#39;s debut on September 9</li><li>Flair vs. Steamboat, and why today&#39;s critiques of the match are bad faith</li></ul>Follow the show:<ul><li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FightGameMedia" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@FightGameMedia</a></li><li>X: <a href="https://x.com/fightgamemedia" rel="nofollow">https://x.com/fightgamemedia</a></li><li>Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/fightgamemedia.com" rel="nofollow">https://bsky.app/profile/fightgamemedia.com</a></li><li>Website: <a href="https://www.fightgamemedia.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.fightgamemedia.com/</a></li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway preview Blue Justice XIX and recap AEW All In and Dynamite.

Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway preview NJPW&#39;s Blue Justice XIX and the road to it on New Japan World, then break down AEW All In and Dynamite with a close look at United Empire&#39;s role in Will Ospreay winning the title.

They also cover Young Lion Yushin Hatazawa&#39;s debut on September 9, and close with a debate on Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat — and why so many modern critiques of that match, and matches like it, amount to bad-faith arguments.

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Blue Justice XIX Preview Plus Ospreay's AEW Title Win | Speaking of Strong Style

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Paul Fontaine and Jeff Hawkins are back to talk about everything that happened on Sunday&#39;s All In pay-per-view, then dig into the fallout episode of AEW Dynamite that followed.Will Ospreay delivered his first promo as AEW World Champion, and The New Level made its TV debut teaming with Swerve Strickland to defend the World Trios Championship against the Rascalz. Mercedes Moné&#39;s championship celebration got interrupted by Thekla, and the show closed with a 10-man tag main event pitting United Empire against The Dogs and the Demand. Looking ahead, Will Ospreay vs. Jon Moxley is now signed for All Out in September.In This Episode:<ul><li>Recapping Sunday&#39;s All In pay-per-view</li><li>Will Ospreay&#39;s first promo as AEW World Champion</li><li>The New Level&#39;s TV debut, teaming with Swerve Strickland to defend the World Trios Championship against the Rascalz</li><li>Mercedes Moné&#39;s championship celebration interrupted by Thekla</li><li>United Empire vs. The Dogs and the Demand in a 10-man tag team main event</li><li>Will Ospreay vs. Jon Moxley signed for All Out in September</li></ul>Follow the show:<ul><li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FightGameMedia" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@FightGameMedia</a></li><li>X: <a href="https://x.com/fightgamemedia" rel="nofollow">https://x.com/fightgamemedia</a></li><li>Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/fightgamemedia.com" rel="nofollow">https://bsky.app/profile/fightgamemedia.com</a></li><li>Website: <a href="https://www.fightgamemedia.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.fightgamemedia.com/</a></li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Paul Fontaine and Jeff Hawkins recap All In and the AEW Dynamite fallout that followed.

Paul Fontaine and Jeff Hawkins are back to talk about everything that happened on Sunday&#39;s All In pay-per-view, then dig into the fallout episode of AEW Dynamite that followed.

Will Ospreay delivered his first promo as AEW World Champion, and The New Level made its TV debut teaming with Swerve Strickland to defend the World Trios Championship against the Rascalz. Mercedes Moné&#39;s championship celebration got interrupted by Thekla, and the show closed with a 10-man tag main event pitting United Empire against The Dogs and the Demand. Looking ahead, Will Ospreay vs. Jon Moxley is now signed for All Out in September.

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Ospreay's First Promo as Champion, Moxley Signed for All Out | The Dynamite Show

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Paul Fontaine and Garrett Gonzales debate just how high Will Ospreay vs. Kenny Omega ranks on this year&#39;s best-matches list, and what made it stand out beyond the wrestling itself — the pageantry and emotion around it.From there they turn to the tag team scene: The New Level&#39;s arrival and what it means for AEW&#39;s tag division, then Penta vs. Fenix as a case study in why WWE badly needs stronger midcard wrestling. They close out on WWE&#39;s Bloodline storyline, working through where Royce Keys and OTM actually fit into it.In This Episode:<ul><li>How high Will Ospreay vs. Kenny Omega ranks on the all-time best-matches list</li><li>What made the match stand out — the pageantry and emotion around it</li><li>The New Level and the state of AEW&#39;s tag team scene</li><li>Penta vs. Fenix, and why WWE needs stronger midcard wrestling</li><li>Where Royce Keys and OTM fit into the Bloodline storyline</li></ul> Follow the show:<ul><li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FightGameMedia" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@FightGameMedia</a></li><li>X: <a href="https://x.com/fightgamemedia" rel="nofollow">https://x.com/fightgamemedia</a></li><li>Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/fightgamemedia.com" rel="nofollow">https://bsky.app/profile/fightgamemedia.com</a></li><li>Website: <a href="https://www.fightgamemedia.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.fightgamemedia.com/</a></li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Paul Fontaine and Garrett Gonzales rank Ospreay vs. Omega and break down AEW and WWE's tag scenes.

Paul Fontaine and Garrett Gonzales debate just how high Will Ospreay vs. Kenny Omega ranks on this year&#39;s best-matches list, and what made it stand out beyond the wrestling itself — the pageantry and emotion around it.

From there they turn to the tag team scene: The New Level&#39;s arrival and what it means for AEW&#39;s tag division, then Penta vs. Fenix as a case study in why WWE badly needs stronger midcard wrestling. They close out on WWE&#39;s Bloodline storyline, working through where Royce Keys and OTM actually fit into it.

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Ospreay vs. Omega Was One for the Ages, AEW's New Level, Penta Vs. Fenix | Takedown

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Garrett Gonzales and Jeremy Finestone take on Raging Bull (1980), Martin Scorsese&#39;s boxing classic starring Robert De Niro as Jake LaMotta — how the film got made, and the wild true story of the fighter it&#39;s based on.They dig into De Niro&#39;s two-way physical transformation for the role, the making of the film with Scorsese, Paul Schrader, and cinematographer Michael Chapman, and then go deep on Jake LaMotta himself: his six-fight war with Sugar Ray Robinson, the fixed Billy Fox fight he later admitted to under oath, his middleweight title run, and his chaotic life after boxing. They also stack Raging Bull up against Rocky, cast the film with today&#39;s boxing, wrestling, and MMA stars, and hand out final grades.In This Episode:<ul><li>The making of Raging Bull — De Niro&#39;s obsession with the role, Scorsese coming aboard, and De Niro&#39;s dramatic weight transformation</li><li>The real Jake LaMotta: his six-fight rivalry with Sugar Ray Robinson, the fixed Billy Fox fight, and his 1949 middleweight title win</li><li>LaMotta&#39;s life after boxing — the nightclub, his arrest, and his Kefauver Committee testimony</li><li>Raging Bull vs. Rocky: the deal that got Raging Bull made, and the two films&#39; very different philosophies</li><li>Casting Raging Bull with today&#39;s boxing, wrestling, and MMA stars</li><li>Final grades: how the film holds up as a character study, an adaptation, and a piece of fight-game history</li></ul> Follow the show:YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FightGameMedia" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@FightGameMedia</a>X: <a href="https://x.com/fightgamemedia" rel="nofollow">https://x.com/fightgamemedia</a>Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/fightgamemedia.com" rel="nofollow">https://bsky.app/profile/fightgamemedia.com</a>Website: <a href="https://www.fightgamemedia.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.fightgamemedia.com/</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Garrett Gonzales and Jeremy Finestone dig into Raging Bull and Jake LaMotta's real story.

Garrett Gonzales and Jeremy Finestone take on Raging Bull (1980), Martin Scorsese&#39;s boxing classic starring Robert De Niro as Jake LaMotta — how the film got made, and the wild true story of the fighter it&#39;s based on.

They dig into De Niro&#39;s two-way physical transformation for the role, the making of the film with Scorsese, Paul Schrader, and cinematographer Michael Chapman, and then go deep on Jake LaMotta himself: his six-fight war with Sugar Ray Robinson, the fixed Billy Fox fight he later admitted to under oath, his middleweight title run, and his chaotic life after boxing. They also stack Raging Bull up against Rocky, cast the film with today&#39;s boxing, wrestling, and MMA stars, and hand out final grades.

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Raging Bull (1980): The Real Jake LaMotta Story | Popcorn & Piledrivers

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Garrett Gonzales and Jeremy Finestone break down the entire AEW All In card, headlined by Will Ospreay finally becoming AEW World Champion in an incredible match against Kenny Omega.They also cover Mercedes Moné&#39;s ring-general performance in her win over Willow Nightingale, The New Day&#39;s surprise transformation into The New Level, and Britt Baker&#39;s return to AEW. Plus, AEW drops a huge announcement: Dynasty is heading to Liverpool in 2027.In This Episode:<ul><li>Will Ospreay finally becomes AEW World Champion, defeating Kenny Omega in an incredible match</li><li>Mercedes Moné&#39;s ring-general performance in her win over Willow Nightingale</li><li>The New Day becomes The New Level</li><li>Britt Baker returns to AEW</li><li>AEW announces Dynasty will take place in Liverpool in 2027</li><li>A full breakdown of the rest of the All In card</li></ul> Follow the show:YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FightGameMedia" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@FightGameMedia</a>X: <a href="https://x.com/fightgamemedia" rel="nofollow">https://x.com/fightgamemedia</a>Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/fightgamemedia.com" rel="nofollow">https://bsky.app/profile/fightgamemedia.com</a>Website: <a href="https://www.fightgamemedia.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.fightgamemedia.com/</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Garrett Gonzales and Jeremy Finestone break down the full AEW All In card.

Garrett Gonzales and Jeremy Finestone break down the entire AEW All In card, headlined by Will Ospreay finally becoming AEW World Champion in an incredible match against Kenny Omega.

They also cover Mercedes Moné&#39;s ring-general performance in her win over Willow Nightingale, The New Day&#39;s surprise transformation into The New Level, and Britt Baker&#39;s return to AEW. Plus, AEW drops a huge announcement: Dynasty is heading to Liverpool in 2027.

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AEW All In Recap: Ospreay Finally Becomes Champion | AEW Postgame Live

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Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone run through all the latest NJPW news, starting with a full title status check across the promotion — who holds each championship and who their most likely next challenger is.They also debate which AEW stars deserve a spot on the Wrestle Kingdom card, weighing the cases for Will Ospreay, Jon Moxley, and Gabe Kidd. The episode closes on two tributes: remembering Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and others who passed away recently, and Steven&#39;s final look back at Hiroyoshi Tenzan&#39;s career.In This Episode:<ul><li>Title Status Check: every NJPW championship, the current champion, and their most likely next challenger</li><li>Which AEW stars should be part of Wrestle Kingdom — cases for Will Ospreay, Jon Moxley, and Gabe Kidd</li><li>Remembering Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and others who recently passed away</li><li>Steven&#39;s final look at the career of Hiroyoshi Tenzan</li></ul>Follow the show: YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FightGameMedia" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@FightGameMedia</a> X: <a href="https://x.com/fightgamemedia" rel="nofollow">https://x.com/fightgamemedia</a> Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/fightgamemedia.com" rel="nofollow">https://bsky.app/profile/fightgamemedia.com</a> Website: <a href="https://www.fightgamemedia.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.fightgamemedia.com/</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

NJPW title picture, AEW stars for Wrestle Kingdom, and remembering Hiroyoshi Tenzan's career.

Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone run through all the latest NJPW news, starting with a full title status check across the promotion — who holds each championship and who their most likely next challenger is.

They also debate which AEW stars deserve a spot on the Wrestle Kingdom card, weighing the cases for Will Ospreay, Jon Moxley, and Gabe Kidd. The episode closes on two tributes: remembering Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and others who passed away recently, and Steven&#39;s final look back at Hiroyoshi Tenzan&#39;s career.

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NJPW Title Status Check Plus Who from AEW Should Be at Wrestle Kingdom | Speaking of Strong Style

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Paul Fontaine and Jeff Hawkins kick off with a big-picture look at what really separates AEW from WWE, then dig into the go-home episode of AEW Dynamite ahead of Sunday&#39;s All In pay-per-view.Jon Moxley and Nigel McGuinness both punched their tickets to the Continental Cup final at All In. Will Ospreay delivered his final promo before challenging Kenny Omega for the AEW World Championship at Wembley Stadium, and Mercedes Moné laid out Willow Nightingale backstage with a promise to take her championship. In the main event, Swerve Strickland picked up a win over Jack Perry, and in trios action, Persephone pinned TBS Champion Maya World.In This Episode:<ul><li>AEW vs. WWE: the big differences between the two promotions</li><li>Jon Moxley and Nigel McGuinness both advance to Sunday&#39;s Continental Cup final</li><li>Will Ospreay&#39;s last promo before facing Kenny Omega for the AEW World Championship at Wembley</li><li>Mercedes Moné lays out Willow Nightingale backstage, vows to take her championship</li><li>Swerve Strickland beats Jack Perry in the main event</li><li>Persephone pins TBS Champion Maya World in a women&#39;s trios match</li></ul>Follow the show: YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FightGameMedia" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@FightGameMedia</a> X: <a href="https://x.com/fightgamemedia" rel="nofollow">https://x.com/fightgamemedia</a> Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/fightgamemedia.com" rel="nofollow">https://bsky.app/profile/fightgamemedia.com</a> Website: <a href="https://www.fightgamemedia.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.fightgamemedia.com/</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Paul Fontaine and Jeff Hawkins break down AEW's go-home Dynamite before All In.

Paul Fontaine and Jeff Hawkins kick off with a big-picture look at what really separates AEW from WWE, then dig into the go-home episode of AEW Dynamite ahead of Sunday&#39;s All In pay-per-view.

Jon Moxley and Nigel McGuinness both punched their tickets to the Continental Cup final at All In. Will Ospreay delivered his final promo before challenging Kenny Omega for the AEW World Championship at Wembley Stadium, and Mercedes Moné laid out Willow Nightingale backstage with a promise to take her championship. In the main event, Swerve Strickland picked up a win over Jack Perry, and in trios action, Persephone pinned TBS Champion Maya World.

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Ospreay's Last Promo Before Omega, Swerve Beats Jack Perry | The Dynamite Show

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B.J. Bethel joins Garrett Gonzales and Paul Fontaine to break down his SEScoops report on the WWE-ESPN relationship, and it isn&#39;t pretty. Bethel details how ESPN won&#39;t be renewing its five-year, $1.6 billion deal to air WWE premium live events on the ESPN Unlimited app once the current contract expires — despite the app only launching a year ago. Bethel walks through the &#34;culture and synergy&#34; issues between the two companies, cable providers refusing to absorb the app&#39;s cost for subscribers, and the price hikes now hitting customers directly.Then Garrett and Paul preview AEW All In at Wembley Stadium on August 30, sorting the entire nine-match card into &#34;matches we care about,&#34; &#34;matches we don&#39;t care as much about,&#34; and everything in the middle:- Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay — AEW World Championship- Willow Nightingale vs. Mercedes Moné — AEW Women&#39;s Championship- Kyle Fletcher vs. Konosuke Takeshita vs. Kazuchika Okada — AEW International Championship (Three-Way)- Adam Copeland &amp; Christian Cage vs. The Young Bucks — AEW World Tag Team Championship- Megan Bayne &amp; Lena Kross vs. Jamie Hayter &amp; Alex Windsor — AEW Women&#39;s Tag Team Championship- Kevin Knight vs. Darby Allin — TNT Championship, Falls Count Anywhere- Hangman Page, Bandido &amp; Brody King&#39;s Trios Championship open challenge- Continental Challenge Cup Final for the AEW Continental Championship- Casino Gauntlet Match for a shot at the AEW World ChampionshipPaul also weighs in on CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens from last week&#39;s SmackDown in Toronto, where Sami Zayn turned on Owens to help Punk retain the Undisputed WWE Championship.Fight Game Media on our website: https://www.fightgamemedia.comFight Game Media on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4IpirI4FyHQA3BRMhwei5X?si=24304a735a124815Fight Game Media on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fight-game-media-network/id1594255707B.J. Bethel&#39;s WWE-ESPN report: https://www.sescoops.com/article/latest-on-wwe-espn-relationship-espn-price-hike Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

B.J. Bethel: WWE's ESPN Deal Won't Be Renewed? Plus AEW All In Preview | Takedown

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Special guest Chris Samsa joins Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway to break down Ryohei Oiwa vs. Yuya Uemura&#39;s G1 Climax 36 final — a match they call an instant classic that felt ultra-modern while still nodding to New Japan&#39;s history.They dig into how Yuya Uemura came out of the loss elevated rather than diminished, and what Callum Newman, Yota Tsuji, Hirooki Goto, and Konosuke Takeshita each did along the way to help set up the Finals storyline. Plus: Hiroyoshi Tenzan&#39;s retirement, and a new Young Lion set to debut in September.In This Episode:<ul><li>Chris Samsa joins the show to discuss the G1 Climax 36 final between Ryohei Oiwa and Yuya Uemura</li><li>How the finalists built a match that felt ultra-modern while still paying tribute to NJPW&#39;s past</li><li>Why Yuya Uemura came out of the loss elevated, not diminished</li><li>What Callum Newman, Yota Tsuji, Hirooki Goto, and Konosuke Takeshita each contributed to setting up the Finals storyline</li><li>Hiroyoshi Tenzan&#39;s retirement</li><li>A new Young Lion set to debut in September</li></ul>Follow the show: YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FightGameMedia" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@FightGameMedia</a> X: <a href="https://x.com/fightgamemedia" rel="nofollow">https://x.com/fightgamemedia</a> Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/fightgamemedia.com" rel="nofollow">https://bsky.app/profile/fightgamemedia.com</a> Website: <a href="https://www.fightgamemedia.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.fightgamemedia.com/</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Chris Samsa breaks down Oiwa vs. Uemura's G1 Climax final

Special guest Chris Samsa joins Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway to break down Ryohei Oiwa vs. Yuya Uemura&#39;s G1 Climax 36 final, a match they call an instant classic that felt ultra-modern while still nodding to New Japan&#39;s history.

They dig into how Yuya Uemura came out of the loss elevated rather than diminished, and what Callum Newman, Yota Tsuji, Hirooki Goto, and Konosuke Takeshita each did along the way to help set up the Finals storyline. Plus: Hiroyoshi Tenzan&#39;s retirement, and a new Young Lion set to debut in September.

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Ryohei Oiwa vs. Yuya Uemura G1 Final Review ft. Chris Samsa | Speaking of Strong Style

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Paul Fontaine and Jeff Hawkins break down a supersized Dynamite from Baltimore that delivered one shocking moment after another heading into All In. Kenny Omega laid out Will Ospreay with a One Winged Angel through a table, and a heated interview segment boiled over into an out-of-control brawl between Mercedes Mone and Willow Nightingale.The Continental Cup tournament saw Jon Moxley and Nigel McGuinness both advance with wins over Jay White and Hechicero, keeping the field narrowing toward All In. Maya World retained the TBS Championship in a four-way match before accepting a challenge from Willow Nightingale for her AEW World Championship, setting up a massive showdown. The night closed with Kevin Knight laying out Darby Allin with a Van Terminator, and in the aftermath, Steve Borden Jr. made his on-screen debut.Paul and Jeff give their full breakdown of a stacked Baltimore Dynamite as the road to All In heats up.Fight Game Media Website: https://www.fightgamemedia.comFight Game Media on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4IpirI4FyHQA3BRMhwei5X?si=24304a735a124815Fight Game Media on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fight-game-media-network/id1594255707 Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Kenny Omega Puts Ospreay Through a Table, Steve Borden Jr. Debuts: AEW Dynamite Baltimore Recap | The Dynamite Show

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Paul Fontaine and Garrett Gonzales dig into the Kevin Owens and CM Punk feud ahead of their August 21 Undisputed WWE Championship match in Toronto. The promos have leaned hard into 20 years of legitimate independent-scene history between the two, with Owens airing out how Punk treated him back in their ROH days — but the guys ask the real question: can the actual match live up to that level of personal, shoot-style promo work, or is this a case of the build outpacing the payoff?From there, they head to NJPW, where first-time finalists Ryohei Oiwa and Yuya Uemura closed out the G1 Climax 36, with Oiwa submitting Uemura to win it all and immediately call his shot for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at King of Pro-Wrestling in October. Garrett and Paul debate whether crowning two new names in the final is a real sign NJPW can finally build fresh stars.Next up, AEW&#39;s brand new Continental Challenge Cup — the blind-draw tournament feeding into the Continental Classic, with a stacked field including Jon Moxley, Orange Cassidy, Kyle O&#39;Reilly, Roderick Strong and Nigel McGuinness, wrapping at All In London on August 30. The guys ask whether bolting a qualifying tournament onto the front of the Continental Classic dilutes what made the original round robin feel special.They close on WWE Raw, where Solo Sikoa turned on Roman Reigns and The Bloodline to align with LA Knight, spiking Reigns and helping demolish the group on the August 17 go-home show after the trio&#39;s win at SummerSlam. Garrett and Paul weigh in on whether Solo and LA Knight actually have what it takes to be legitimate babyface main eventers on the Raw side, or if this is a short-term rub before the next swerve.Fight Game Media on our website: https://www.fightgamemedia.comFight Game Media on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4IpirI4FyHQA3BRMhwei5X?si=24304a735a124815Fight Game Media on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fight-game-media-network/id1594255707 Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Kevin Owens vs. CM Punk, G1 Climax Final's Star Test | Takedown

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Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone break down the final block action of the G1 Climax, debating whether New Japan advanced the right wrestlers into the semifinals. They trace every contestant&#39;s journey through the tournament, weighing who came out helped and who left hurt by their performance. The conversation also turns to speculation around a possible Wrestle Kingdom main event featuring a former NJPW star, and how realistic that scenario actually is. Plus, Steven continues tracking Hiroyoshi Tenzan&#39;s career as his retirement match draws near, and one wrestling move&#39;s name leaves Steven questioning his own sanity. New Japan Pro Wrestling news, G1 Climax semifinals, and Wrestle Kingdom speculation — all in this episode of Speaking of Strong Style. Fight Game Media:Website: https://www.fightgamemedia.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4IpirI4FyHQA3BRMhwei5X?si=24304a735a124815Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fight-game-media-network/id1594255707 Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

G1 Climax Semifinals Set, Wrestle Kingdom Main Event Rumors | Speaking of Strong Style

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Paul Fontaine and Jeff Hawkins recap a loaded AEW Dynamite from Las Vegas, where MJF punched his ticket to the number two spot in the Casino Gauntlet at All In. The Continental Cup tournament also saw Jon Moxley and Jay White both advance, keeping their paths toward the tournament alive. Swerve Strickland made his return, confronting the newly crowned Trios Champions in a moment Paul and Jeff break down for what it means going forward. Kevin Knight retained the TNT Championship against Chris Jericho, only to be challenged immediately after by Darby Allin to a falls count anywhere match at All In. Elsewhere, Kenny Omega made the save for Will Ospreay after an attack from the Don Callis Family. Paul and Jeff give their full breakdown of a Dynamite that set the stage for even more heading into All In. Fight Game Media Website: https://www.fightgamemedia.comFight Game Media on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4IpirI4FyHQA3BRMhwei5X?si=24304a735a124815Fight Game Media on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fight-game-media-network/id1594255707 Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Swerve Strickland Returns, MJF Wins Casino Gauntlet Spot: AEW Dynamite Las Vegas Recap | The Dynamite Show

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Garrett Gonzales and Paul Fontaine open by asking a question that might be a little early to ask: is the Bloodline story dead? Solo Sikoa&#39;s loss to Jey Uso means he&#39;s forced back into the fold, and with Zilla Fatu reportedly on the way to join Roman Reigns, Jacob Fatu, and the Usos, the guys debate whether WWE is smartly evolving the saga or stretching a well past its best days. From there, they shift to AEW, where Will Ospreay just battled Mark Davis in a brutal street fight at Grand Slam Mexico off the back of his Owen Hart Cup win at Forbidden Door — and the hosts ask whether AEW is running him into the ground before his AEW World Championship shot at All In. They also spotlight Solo Sikoa&#39;s surprising comedic turn, from the &#34;Solo Dolo&#34; nickname to mocking Jey&#39;s Yeet at SummerSlam, and why it&#39;s landing so well with fans and locker room alike. The show also breaks down the logjam atop SmackDown&#39;s men&#39;s division, with Kevin Owens emerging as the new number one contender to CM Punk&#39;s WWE Championship and Randy Orton&#39;s shocking return crowding the top of the card with former World Champions ahead of their showdown in Toronto on August 21. They close by putting MJF&#39;s All In build to the test — after attacking Andrade El Idolo at Grand Slam Mexico and setting up a Casino Gauntlet qualifier, Garrett and Paul debate whether it&#39;s enough of a spotlight for AEW&#39;s most valuable heel. If you enjoyed the show, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it goes a long way in helping the show grow. Fight Game Media website: https://www.fightgamemedia.comFight Game Media on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4IpirI4FyHQA3BRMhwei5X?si=24304a735a124815Fight Game Media on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fight-game-media-network/id1594255707 Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Is the Bloodline Story Dead? Is Will Ospreay Playing With Fate? | Takedown

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Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone dig into the latest from New Japan Pro Wrestling, starting with a tribute to Dory Funk Jr. and what his legacy meant to wrestling in Japan. From there, the G1 Climax takes center stage: Konosuke Takeshita, Oleg Boltin, and Gabe Kidd have separated themselves at the top of the standings, and Steven and Jeremy debate who has the best shot at catching them for a semifinal spot. They also work through the full field, breaking down where every contestant stands as the tournament heads into its final stretch. Steven also continues his career retrospective on Hiroyoshi Tenzan, tracing his rise through the singles ranks. New Japan Pro Wrestling news, G1 Climax standings, and a look back at a wrestling legend — all in this episode of Speaking of Strong Style. Fight Game Media:Website: https://www.fightgamemedia.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4IpirI4FyHQA3BRMhwei5X?si=24304a735a124815Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fight-game-media-network/id1594255707 Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Remembering Dory Funk Jr., G1 Climax Leaders Takeshita & Boltin | Speaking of Strong Style

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Paul Fontaine and Jeff Hawkins dig into the spectacle of Grand Slam Mexico from Mexico City, a show scheduled for two and a half hours that ran just under three as the card delivered moment after moment. Kyle Fletcher retained the International Championship against Speedball Mike Bailey in what both hosts call an amazing match, and Will Ospreay closed the show with a bloodbath street fight win over Mark Davis in the main event. The night carried extra weight as Adam Copeland and Chris Jericho each wrestled in Arena Mexico in what could be the final matches of their careers there, with both visibly emotional in the moment. Paul and Jeff also break down the shocking return of MJF, who attacked Andrade El Idolo immediately after Andrade won the number one spot in the Casino Gauntlet at All In, setting up new intrigue heading forward. Elsewhere, the newly formed team of Brodido and Hangman Page captured the AEW World Trios Championship from The Demand. Fight Game Media Website: https://www.fightgamemedia.comFight Game Media on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4IpirI4FyHQA3BRMhwei5X?si=24304a735a124815Fight Game Media on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fight-game-media-network/id1594255707 Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Will Ospreay's Bloodbath Street Fight, MJF's Shocking Return: AEW Grand Slam Mexico Recap | The Dynamite Show

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AEW&#39;s brand new Continental Cup is here, and Garrett Gonzales and Paul Fontaine break down the loaded 16-man field for the FA Cup-style, single-elimination tournament — headlined by Jon Moxley, Jay White, Claudio Castagnoli, Katsuyori Shibata, Kyle O&#39;Reilly, Roderick Strong, Orange Cassidy, and more, all fighting toward All In London where the winner leaves Wembley as Continental Champion. From there, the guys dig into the feuds SummerSlam left behind. Randy Orton&#39;s shocking return and RKO on Cody Rhodes reopens a rivalry that could carry WWE&#39;s title picture for months, while Kevin Owens emerging as the next challenger sets up a fresh CM Punk program. Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins appear to have found closure to their years-long rivalry, and new titleholders in Chad Gable, Baron Corbin, and Chelsea Green shake up the Intercontinental, United States, and Women&#39;s Interim scenes. They close the show with a preview of AEW Grand Slam Mexico from Arena México, including Will Ospreay vs. Mark Davis in a street fight, Kyle Fletcher defending the International Championship against Mike Bailey, and Mercedes Mone&#39;s Divine Dominion running through Mexico City. Plus, Paul gives his quick thoughts on SummerSlam weekend as a whole. If you enjoyed the show, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it goes a long way in helping the show grow. Fight Game Media website: https://www.fightgamemedia.comFight Game Media on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4IpirI4FyHQA3BRMhwei5X?si=24304a735a124815Fight Game Media on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fight-game-media-network/id1594255707 Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

AEW Continental Cup Field Revealed, SummerSlam Fallout | Takedown

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Jeremy Finestone and Garrett Gonzales run through a rollercoaster SummerSlam Night 2, opening with the surprise return of Kevin Owens, which gave the kickoff show a genuine spark. From there, things got shaky fast — Baron Corbin dethroning Trick Williams for the United States Championship nearly tanked the crowd&#39;s goodwill right out of the gate, and Jeremy and Garrett dig into whether that call made sense. The Interim WWE Women&#39;s Championship ladder match doesn&#39;t escape criticism either, with both hosts agreeing the execution fell short, even though Chelsea Green climbing the ladder to win the title gave the match a satisfying finish. They also can&#39;t help but rag on the Human Monies in a Pole match between Danhausen and Dominik Mysterio, calling it one of the most skippable segments of the weekend. On the brighter side, Chad Gable dethroning Penta for the Intercontinental Championship delivers one of the best matches of the night, even if it gets shortchanged on time. Garrett and Jeremy save their highest praise for the main event, where Roman Reigns turns back Seth Rollins to retain the World Heavyweight Championship and send SummerSlam weekend out on a high note.Fight Game Media on Website: https://www.fightgamemedia.com Fight Game Media on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4IpirI4FyHQA3BRMhwei5X?si=24304a735a124815 Fight Game Media on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fight-game-media-network/id1594255707 Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Roman Reigns Beats Seth Rollins to Close Out SummerSlam: Night 2 Reaction | WWE Postgame Live

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Keila Cash and Salty Scott break down a loaded SummerSlam Night 1, starting with the show-stealer: Oba Femi taking Brock Lesnar apart inside Hell in a Cell in a statement win that instantly raises his stock. They dig into Liv Morgan defending the Women&#39;s World Championship against Iyo Sky and debate whether the match lived up to the moment, then spotlight Solo Sikoa&#39;s continued turn into a legitimate babyface — a shift Keila and Salty think WWE is finally getting right. The tag team undercard doesn&#39;t escape scrutiny either, as the two dissect how Fatal Influence vs. The Bella Twins and Paige got buried in the death spot on the card, with booking and execution both falling flat. They close with the Undisputed WWE Championship main event, Cody Rhodes challenging CM Punk, a match both hosts agree underwhelmed given the buildup. Full reactions, grades, and where WWE goes from here — all on this episode of WWE Postgame Live.Fight Game Media on Website: https://www.fightgamemedia.com Fight Game Media on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4IpirI4FyHQA3BRMhwei5X?si=24304a735a124815 Fight Game Media on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fight-game-media-network/id1594255707 Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Oba Femi Wins The Brock Lesnar Feud Inside Hell in a Cell: SummerSlam Night 1 Reaction | WWE Postgame Live

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