Welcome to The Ballot, a podcast dissecting the pro wrestling careers of first-time nominees on the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame Ballot.

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The 2026 WON HOF ballots are officially out!Ryan walks you through this year’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame ballot, along with some of the new names on the list. Plus, plenty of stats!Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.Ryan&#39;s Data Archive:Combined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharingWON HOF Results - 2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing

The Ballot: The 2026 Ballots are Out!

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Ryan is joined by a plethora of guests to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Bill Dundee.Guests, in order of appearance:Joe GagneListen to the Five Star Match Game: https://redcircle.com/shows/18c9b3d9-f7f4-46c1-b05f-24184d1b5646Ethan TylerFollow on Twitter: https://x.com/ETyler01Joseph MontecilloCheck out his website: https://www.josephmontecillo.com/Rich KraetschListen to The Flagship Wrestling Podcast: https://redcircle.com/shows/673cae7f-1dae-4c32-a3d5-c065f8876622Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.LINK DUMP:Bill Dundee Match Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-vPHmQLzoc08CxgMolG5AMigcOSUpQvv&amp;si=g-8uC93yqQSmHF0H“The Life &amp; Career of “Superstar” Bill Dundee (1943 – 2026)” by John Pollock: https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/09/11/the-life-career-of-superstar-bill-dundee-1943-2026/The Mount Rushmore of Memphis Wrestling: https://redcircle.com/shows/708996f0-f2c3-46bf-89af-bc0faee37072Ryan&#39;s Data Archive:Combined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharingWON HOF Results - 2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing

The Ballot: R.I.P. Bill Dundee

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Ryan is joined by longtime forum poster Ohtani’s Jacket to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Tibor Szakacs.The British Guide to British Wrestling forum post by Ohtani’s Jacket: https://forums.prowrestlingonly.com/topic/15983-the-beginners-guide-to-british-wrestling/Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.LINK DUMP:Tibor Szakacs Match Playlist:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCA6BC85D81161B46&amp;si=vh1JURw95IMwGq7zRyan&#39;s Data Archive:Combined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharingWON HOF Results - 2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing

The Ballot: Tibor Szakacs with Ohtani's Jacket

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Ryan is joined by wrestling historian Ethan Tyler to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Coloso Colosetti.Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.LINK DUMP:Coloso Colosetti Match Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD9_bIQ8RSZQ&amp;si=In9ZpNDwnHys0G74LuchaWorld Magazine: https://www.luchaworld.com/2014/01/09/looking-back-superluchas-100-feb-4-1993-100-greatest-from-1933-thru-1993/#google_vignetteRonald’s WrestlingClassics page: http://wrestlingclassics.com/.ubb/cache-SYJY8SE2/ubb_files/forums/Forum10/005742-3.cgiRyan&#39;s Data Archive:Combined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharingWON HOF Results - 2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing

The Ballot: Coloso Colosetti with Ethan Tyler

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Ryan is joined by Joe Lanza from The Flagship Wrestling Podcast to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of KENTA.Listen to The Flagship wherever you get podcasts: http://theflagshippodcast.com/Order the “Baseball Prospectus 2026”: https://amzn.to/4foRc3yLeave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.LINK DUMP:All KENTA vs Marufuji Singles Matches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhZRr7VfZpg&amp;t=5022sKENTA vs Low Ki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9EsybuVctMKENTA vs Kanemaru: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jciyeUNLaS0KENTA vs SUWA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wHjdH-7fSsKENTA vs McGuiness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdsBa9_XzpYRyan&#39;s Data Archive:Noah Attendance 2000-2014:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tIYhEtpTU7EBQy5D2CgDvhW3-lNEcoy5cnApdhjGsHw/edit?usp=sharingCombined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharingWON HOF Results - 2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing

The Ballot: KENTA with Joe Lanza

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Ryan is joined by Adam Berger to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of KaneLeave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.LINK DUMP:Read Adam Berger&#39;s article &#34;Who Are the Biggest Wrestling PPV Draws of All-Time?&#34;: https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2022/10/31/who-are-the-biggest-wrestling-ppv-draws-of-all-time/Kane&#39;s Debut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASmdxXaOzd4Team Hell No &amp; Ryback vs. The Shield: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObS3sjWZoEgRyan&#39;s Data Archive:United States PPV Attendance 1989-2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dXcW5T3BhRxea-XLp1XVHiRxACHMWiVqq4-x_ICFjuU/edit?usp=sharingCombined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharingWON HOF Results - 2025:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing

The Ballot: Kane with Adam Berger

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Ryan is joined by John Pollock from POST Wrestling to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Gunther/Walter. Plus, they discuss the passing of Ted Turner and his importance to pro wrestling.Listen to POST Wrestling on all available podcast platforms or go to postwrestling.com for wrestling coverage.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/post-wrestling/id1328332258Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.LINK DUMP:Walter vs Daisuke Sekimoto: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7gfv1tWalter vs Ilja Dragunov: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x814kfzRyan&#39;s Data Archive:United States PPV Attendance 1989-2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dXcW5T3BhRxea-XLp1XVHiRxACHMWiVqq4-x_ICFjuU/edit?usp=sharingCombined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharingWON HOF Results - 2025:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing

The Ballot: Gunther with John Pollock

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Ryan is joined by Lionmark Luke to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Andreas Lambrakis. Read Luke&#39;s article <a href="https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2024/11/15/andreas-lambrakis-haralambos-karpozilos-two-nearly-forgotten-stars-from-the-rest-of-the-world/" rel="nofollow">&#34;Andreas Lambrakis &amp; Haralambos Karpozilos: Two (Nearly) Forgotten Stars From the Rest of the World&#34;</a> on voicesofwrestling.com Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568. <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ballot-a-wrestling-hall-of-fame-podcast/id1789214334" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@countout" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.</a> LINK DUMP: Andreas Lambrakis vs. Gorgeous George: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW1K32RIwTUhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DDW1K32RIwTU" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW1K32RIwTU</a> Phil Lyons&#39;s Lambrakis research: <a href="http://wrestlingclassics.com/cgi-bin/.ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi" rel="nofollow">http://wrestlingclassics.com/cgi-bin/.ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=10;t=005209;p=0</a><a href="http://wrestlingclassics.com/cgi-bin/.ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi" rel="nofollow">	</a><a href="https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2024/11/15/andreas-lambrakis-haralambos-karpozilos-two-nearly-forgotten-stars-from-the-rest-of-the-world/" rel="nofollow">https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2024/11/15/andreas-lambrakis-haralambos-karpozilos-two-nearly-forgotten-stars-from-the-rest-of-the-world/</a><a href="https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2024/11/15/andreas-lambrakis-haralambos-karpozilos-two-nearly-forgotten-stars-from-the-rest-of-the-world/" rel="nofollow">	</a> Ryan&#39;s Data Archive: United States PPV Attendance 1989-2025: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dXcW5T3BhRxea-XLp1XVHiRxACHMWiVqq4-x_ICFjuU/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dXcW5T3BhRxea-XLp1XVHiRxACHMWiVqq4-x_ICFjuU/edit?usp=sharing</a> Combined Wrestling Awards Chart: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharing</a> WON HOF Results - 2025: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing</a>

Andreas Lambrakis with Lionmark Luke

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Ryan is joined by Arturo Galletti from The P[w]rescription podcast to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Los Espantos. <a href="https://x.com/AmericanNumbers" rel="nofollow">Follow Arturo Galletti on Twitter</a>; @AmericanNumbers Listen to Arturo Galletti on <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/48d08359-d3a6-459a-8bd7-4224a18fd287" rel="nofollow">The P[w]rescription Podcast</a> Check out <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KbVMVk3X3hsFINeCd5IpJgb5KkO9d1nvrM1f9PTTm-Y/edit" rel="nofollow">Arturo&#39;s WON HoF Reference Guide</a> Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568. <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ballot-a-wrestling-hall-of-fame-podcast/id1789214334" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@countout" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.</a> LINK DUMP: Espanto I vs. El Santo: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yDFJMD8_KM" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yDFJMD8_KM</a> Ryan&#39;s Data Archive: United States PPV Attendance 1989-2025: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dXcW5T3BhRxea-XLp1XVHiRxACHMWiVqq4-x_ICFjuU/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dXcW5T3BhRxea-XLp1XVHiRxACHMWiVqq4-x_ICFjuU/edit?usp=sharing</a> Combined Wrestling Awards Chart: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharing</a> WON HOF Results - 2025: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing</a>

Los Espantos with “American Numbers” Arturo Galletti

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Ryan is joined by Fred Morlan from The Good, The Bad &amp; The Hungee AEW Podcast to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of returning candidate, Booker T. Then, they discuss the Observer Awards and their role in a HOF conversation. <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/flagrantstats.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Follow Fred Morlan on Bluesky</a>; @flagrantstats.bsky.social Listen to Fred Morlan on <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/the-good-the-bad-and-the-hungee-aew-podcast" rel="nofollow">&#34;The Good, The Bad, &amp; The Hungee AEW Podcast&#34;</a> Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568. LINK DUMP: Booker T vs. Bret Hart: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCbux5JPp3A" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCbux5JPp3A</a> United States PPV Attendance 1989-2025: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dXcW5T3BhRxea-XLp1XVHiRxACHMWiVqq4-x_ICFjuU/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dXcW5T3BhRxea-XLp1XVHiRxACHMWiVqq4-x_ICFjuU/edit?usp=sharing</a> Combined Wrestling Awards Chart: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharing</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ballot-a-wrestling-hall-of-fame-podcast/id1789214334" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@countout" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.</a>

Booker T with Fred Morlan

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Ryan is joined by wrestling historian Phil Lions to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of French Catch star, Le Petit Prince. <a href="https://x.com/Phil_Lions" rel="nofollow">Follow Phil Lions on Twitter</a> @Phil_Lions <a href="http://wrestlingclassics.com/cgi-bin/.ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?f=10&t=005363&ubb=get_topic" rel="nofollow">Phil Lions Pro Wrestling History Research Guide</a> Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568. LINK DUMP: Le Petit Prince Match Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-NXRyL_vtH025qgxuK3984DwO12GMLJh" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-NXRyL_vtH025qgxuK3984DwO12GMLJh</a> Le Petit Prince Facebook Page (run by his Daughter): <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PetitPrinceDanielDubail" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/PetitPrinceDanielDubail</a> Le Petit Prince Advert: <a href="https://x.com/Phil_Lions/status/1930968552799871351" rel="nofollow">https://x.com/Phil_Lions/status/1930968552799871351</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ballot-a-wrestling-hall-of-fame-podcast/id1789214334" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@countout" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.</a>

Le Petit Prince with Phil Lions

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Ryan is joined by Scott E. to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Tam Nakano. Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568. Watch Scott&#39;s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=1s&v=GbKahLdxx3g" rel="nofollow"> &#34;Tam Nakano&#39;s Legacy: A Personal Look at STARDOM&#39;s Twilight Dream | Five Star&#34;</a> Video Ryan&#39;s Stardom Attendance Research: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1e4L0czWWhPRyh0ap2AdGLfOPUAjJq6iWfhIgHro-Hdg/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1e4L0czWWhPRyh0ap2AdGLfOPUAjJq6iWfhIgHro-Hdg/edit?usp=sharing</a> LINK DUMP: Tam Nakano vs Saya Kamitani: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp4Q22HbQlw" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp4Q22HbQlw</a> Tam Nakano vs Giulia: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLI0P-uK_q8" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLI0P-uK_q8</a> Tam Nakano vs Arisa Hoshikli: <a href="https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7tabdp" rel="nofollow">https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7tabdp</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ballot-a-wrestling-hall-of-fame-podcast/id1789214334" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@countout" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.</a>

Tam Nakano with Scott E.

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Ryan is joined by Curtis Spears from the Okada&#39;s Shorts podcast to discuss the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame case of Zack Sabre Jr. LINK DUMP: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ballot-a-wrestling-hall-of-fame-podcast/id1789214334" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@countout" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.</a>

Zack Sabre Jr. with Curtis Spears

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Ryan previews the 2026 HOF season of The Ballot with an introduction of all the first-time nominees. Plus some news! Call the Hotline at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ballot-a-wrestling-hall-of-fame-podcast/id1789214334" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@countout" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.</a>

2026 Primer & More

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Ryan is joined by returning guests Fred Morlan and Adam Bergere to discuss the results of the 2025 WON Hall of Fame voting. Who got in? Who were the biggest movers and shakers? Why Kane? <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ballot-a-wrestling-hall-of-fame-podcast/id1789214334" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@countout" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.</a>

The WON HOF 2025 Results with Fred Morlan & Adam Berger

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Ryan is back to discuss his thoughts in his 2025 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame ballot, covering the regions of Historical US/Canada, Non-Wrestlers, and the Rest of the World. <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ballot-a-wrestling-hall-of-fame-podcast/id1789214334" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@countout" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.</a>

Ryan Struggles with his WON HOF Ballot - Part 2

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Ryan discusses his thoughts as he assembles his 2025 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame ballot, covering the regions of Modern US/Canada, Mexico, and Japan. <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ballot-a-wrestling-hall-of-fame-podcast/id1789214334" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@countout" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.</a>

Ryan Struggles with his WON HOF Ballot - Part 1

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Ryan is joined by Alan4L from ProWres Paradise to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Masaaki Mochizuki. Follow Alan4L on Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/alan4l.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">@alan4l.bsky.social</a> <a href="https://www.pwtorch.com/site/series/alan/" rel="nofollow">Listen to &#34;Alan4L&#39;s ProWres Paradise&#34; on PWTorch </a> Ryan&#39;s Dragon Gate Attendance Research: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FyTFnIrk9h8X1s2lxy28Cidu_pd_wnlmNa16xM1V0e0/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FyTFnIrk9h8X1s2lxy28Cidu_pd_wnlmNa16xM1V0e0/edit?usp=sharing</a> LINK DUMP: Masaaki Mochizuki vs Shingo Takagi: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOs-65xk7gA" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOs-65xk7gA</a> Masaaki Mochizuki vs YAMATO: <a href="https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8uxi8i" rel="nofollow">https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8uxi8i</a> Masaaki Mochizuki vs TAKA Michinoku: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTBeDYERups" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTBeDYERups</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ballot-a-wrestling-hall-of-fame-podcast/id1789214334" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@countout" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.</a>

Masaaki Mochizuki with Alan4L

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Ryan is joined by wrestling historian Greg Oliver to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Sweet Daddy Siki. Follow Greg on Twitter <a href="https://x.com/gregmep" rel="nofollow">@gregmep</a> <a href="https://www.oliverbooks.ca/" rel="nofollow">Buy Greg Oliver&#39;s books at oliverbooks.ca</a> <a href="https://www.oliverbooks.ca/wrestling-goodies/a-writers-writer-the-works-of-jamie-melissa-hemmings/" rel="nofollow">Order &#34;The Works of Jamie Melissa Hemmings&#34;</a> LINK DUMP: Sweet Daddy Siki vs The Stomper: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBX_E1mtrPc" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBX_E1mtrPc</a> Sweet Daddy Siki &amp; Sabu tag team match: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=6s&v=6hjr7Ds0FyY" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hjr7Ds0FyY&amp;t=6s</a> &#34;Squares Off Against Country Music&#34; by Sweet Daddy Siki: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v72xe8hnSH0" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v72xe8hnSH0</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ballot-a-wrestling-hall-of-fame-podcast/id1789214334" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@countout" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.</a>

Sweet Daddy Siki with Greg Oliver

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The 2025 WON HOF ballots are officially out! Ryan walks you through this year&#39;s Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame ballot, along with some of the new names on the list. Plus, plenty of stats. <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ballot-a-wrestling-hall-of-fame-podcast/id1789214334" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@countout" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.</a>

The 2025 Ballots are Out!

Welcome to The Ballot, a podcast dissecting the pro wrestling careers of first-time nominees on the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame Ballot.