Squared Circle Podcast
By Marie Shadows
Squared Circle PodcastMay 16, 2024
NJPW Unpacked: From Titles to Tournaments to Factions
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Unpacking NJPW is the new episode by Marie Shadows. Welcome to a deep dive of NJPW product. Here are the key concepts and ideas talked about in this episode on the Squared Circle Podcast!
NJPW boasts a rich array of championships, each with its own history and prestige. However, the sheer number of titles can sometimes dilute their significance. In this episode, we discuss which titles are essential and which ones might need to be retired or reimagined.
The Championship Conundrum
IWGP Championships like Heavyweight, Super Jrs, World & Global should all stay and have short and long term vision and stories and valuable contenders.
King of Pro Wrestling Championship + IWGP Women’s Championship + NJPW Strong Women’s Championship should go unless the women championships get that same vision for short and long term storytelling and be consistent rather than a revolving door of challengers that aren’t part of the brand.
The IWGP Women’s Championships to be featured on NJPW programming because Twitter got loud about NJPW not having a women’s division. NJPW borrows from Stardom at rare times, but Japan sticks with dividing men and women sports. It was until the Historic Crossover of NJPWxStardom that did wonderful and looked promising happened, and I’m still waiting for a part two.
The King of Pro Wrestling Championship is a joke and I give more details.
Decoding the NEVER Championship titles. NEVER stands for: New Blood, Evolution, Valiantly, Eternal, Radical. The original idea for this series of championships was to elevate the younger wrestlers in 2012 when the championships debuted.
Factions play a crucial role in NJPW, adding layers of storytelling and rivalry. However, some factions may have run their course and could benefit from a shake-up.
Factions: Time to Split?
Factions of NJPW:
Hontai
Chaos
House of Torture (hear me out)
TMDK (The Mighty Don’t Kneel)
Bullet Club
Guerillas of Destiny (new - El Phantasmo + Hikuleo)
United Empire
LIJ (Los Ingobernables De Japon)
Just 5 Guys
Suzuki-gun (now disbanded)
NJPW is renowned for its tournaments, such as the G1 Climax and Best of the Super Juniors. However, there's always room for improvement. We discuss potential rule changes and adjustments to tournament formats to keep them fresh and exciting.
Advertising is crucial for NJPW's growth, especially if their partnership with AEW changes. We explore strategies for boosting NJPW's visibility and appeal worldwide.
NJPW is a fascinating blend of tradition, innovation, and athleticism. By rethinking championships, factions, and tournaments, and by embracing new advertising strategies, NJPW can continue to captivate fans around the world. Join us as we unpack the future of NJPW and explore how this iconic promotion can evolve while staying true to its roots.
One-Sided Partnership: The imbalance in the NJPW-AEW partnership
Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast with your host Marie Shadows. Marie Shadows discusses the crisis of New Japan Pro Wrestling and the AEW and Tony Khan take over by buying all the NJPW top stars. NJPW has lost its aura and has allowed AEW to take their wrestlers. We are all watching the decline of NJPW and the rise of AEW in real time and I'm talking about it. I explain in depth why I do not consider Jon Moxley my champion and give ideas on best Jon Moxley could be that IWGP Champion - like be accepted by all and what he could do in Japan to raise awareness for AEW and NJPW. Please listen to this episode with an open mind.
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D'Von Dudley: All Japan Tag Tourney, Tag Team, ECW, WWE! Wrestle Tales Interview with Marie Shadows
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'Workhorse' - Wrestling Terms Explained - Inside The Locker Room segment
Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast with your host Marie Shadows! Marie Shadows introduces a new segment called: Inside The Locker Room. Inside The Locker Room is dedicated to discusses various terms in pro wrestling, various pro wrestling events, various pro wrestling everything with Marie Shadows and/or a guest.
This first installment for ep 1 for Inside The Locker Room discuss the wrestling term 'workhorse' in modern pro wrestling.
Workhorse meaning: A wrestler that has the ability to not only have matches but to make those matches to connect to the overall story/character arc and it trickles down into the sub arc and surface arc levels. A wrestler that has the ability to connect and make memories through their wrestling journey as we, the fans, are along for the ride.
Workhorse: Seth Rollins
Who's your workhorse?
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Jon Moxley Can Sell You Snake Oil - AEW Dynamite Promo Review - Spotify Video
Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast! I am your host Marie Shadows, and on this episode of the Squared Circle Podcast Marie Shadows discusses for educational purposes and commentary on Jon Moxley's promo. She points out how the promo can be improved and as a wrestler, how to capture the audience and not just the niche fans that are selfish.
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Not My IWGP World Heavyweight Champion - Jon Moxley dethrones Naito at Windy City Riot NJPW
Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast with your host and creator Marie Shadows! Marie Shadows takes a look at Jon Moxley vs Naito at Windy City Riot from 4.12,24 and she explains why Jon Moxley isn't her IWGP World Heavyweight Champion!
Naito should have never lost. This was to be Naito's year! Please listen with an open mind!
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New Japan Pro Wrestling + NJ Cup 2024
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Mercedes Mone's AEW Bo$$ton Debut: Hit or Miss
Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast! I am your host Marie Shadows! On today's episode of the Squared Circle Podcast, Marie Shadows breaks down the debut of Bo$$ton's own Mercedes Mone (Sasha Banks).
Was it a hit or a miss?
What happens in this episode:
✅Break down the promo
✅Ring gear should mean something in relation to character development and/or story elements to connect with the fans especially if the wrestler has a favorite fandom.
✅TNA started the women global revolution take over; WWE just expanded on it.
✅Same promo in the home town
✅Creative feedback suggestion
✅Do the work to improve her overall character
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Okada Is All Elite in 2024...disappointed...
Welcome to The Squared Circle Podcast! I am your host, Marie Shadows, and on today's episode, I share my opinion about Okada becoming All Elite on yesterday's AEW Dynamite.
I am disappointed. I state my opinions and thoughts, and give an all round assesment of how not special Okada's debut was and how other debuts within AEW weren't special at all. I give my opinion and thoughts about what Bully Ray asked on Busted Open. I talk about Will Ospreay and how he needs to slow down in his matches and not give fans everything on a platter.
I fear that Ospreay will defeat wrestlers within three weeks time and not have anyone else. That's what AEW does: sets up wrestlers to be hot and have momentum and then they fade away.
It's disappointment because there will be nothing fresh if all the NJPW stars are just traveling to AEW and AEW doesn't have a vision for them for the long term. There's nothing special here.
Please listen fully and openly, because I know this doesn't line up with the echo chamber thoughts of the IWC where you have to agree with them that everything is awesome about AEW when AEW hasn't changed.
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Head of the Table Big Business: Could The Rock and Roman betray each other?
Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast! I am Marie Shadows, your host of the Squared Circle Podcast. Marie Shadows breaks down the promo from Smackdown March 1, 2024 that featured The Bloodline and The Rock opening the show.
Marie Shadows poses these questions:
Could The Rock betray Roman Reigns at WM40?
Could Roman Reigns betray The Rock at WM40?
There are clear, cut, and obvious signs that The Rock could potentially betray Roman Reigns at WM 40. However, it would be too short, or do you not agree with that?
We often talk about The Rock betraying Roman Reigns, but given the fact that Roman Reigns has become annoyed and frustrated with the fans not giving him the admiration he so desperately seeks, he might betray The Rock because The Rock commands the crowd at all times.
Marie Shadows gives her hot take about Roman Reigns as well.
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Jacob Fatu - Wrestle Tales Interview by Marie Shadows
Welcome to Wrestle Tales! These are interviews done by Marie Shadows. It was originally named: A Chit Chat Series, but now we have a name change!
Marie Shadows interviews Jacob Fatu at MLW One Shot.
Jeff Jarrett & Naughty Natalie vs Ice Baby and Georgia Brown [Spotify+Patreon Tape Study Tuesdays]
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In today's episode of Tape Study Tuesdays, I take a look at Georgia Brown or better known as Jacqueline once she got to WWF. In this video, I break down this chaotic tag team match for Women's History Month.
WWE Royal Rumble 2024: Finishing the Story!
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Kevin Said What?
Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast with your host Marie Shadows! This is season 5 and Marie Shadows is giving her thoughts and the other perspective on the recent Kevin Kelly tweets and interview notes that's floating around twitter.
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Jacob Fatu MLW Media Press Interview by Marie Shadows
Welcome to the Wrestle Tales interviews by Marie Shadows! This show is part of the Squared Circle Podcast. Originally this show was A Chit Chat Series, it has been renamed!
Marie Shadows interviews Jacob Fatu. This is part 1.
Rainmaker + IWC Selfishness (therapy session)
Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast with your host Marie Shadows! This is season 5 and we're starting off hot. Okada has decided to leave NJPW and the Internet Wrestling Community has lost their minds and showed their selfishness for wrestlers wanting to better themselves in this tough economy and want to flex their wings and fighting spirit by going elsewhere. It's going to be ok!
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Jazz vs Steve Corino in ECW [Spotify+Patreon Tape Study Tuesdays]
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March is known for Women's History Month. I take a look at women's wrestling from the 70s/80s/early 90s.
On Tape Study Tuesdays, I break down and analyze wrestling matches for fans to gain another perspective and appreciation for the sport.
On this episode I take a look at Jazz vs Steve Corino in ECW at 92.
Jazz was a 2-time WWE Women's Champion.
Jazz was a former NWA Women's Champion for 900s days.
Jazz competed in ECW and became a tenure.
Jazz completed her wrestling career in IMPACT Wrestling.
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A Tale Of Two American Dreams - Monday Night RAW 1/22/24 Review
Cody Rhodes and CM Punk gave a master class in promo between two BABYFACES! Marie Shadows breaks down the segment! Please email (squaredcirclepodcast@outlook.com) or send a voice message via the link or find me on Twitter @Marie_Shadows to share your thoughts on the breakdown! Or to share anything else!
What did you think of the episode? This mini review of WWE Monday Night RAW for Jan 22, 2024?
[Spotify+Patreon Exclusive - Twitter Space] Goddess of War Wrestling review
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I did a twitter space talking about Goddesses of War Wrestling where I retell my experience, go over the matches, and put over everyone. This is audio format. This is the first part in a bigger part of the Goddesses of War Wrestling content. The vlog, for sure, will be out either Sunday or Monday - the latest! And then more to follow.
In this twitter space, I go over my thoughts about wrestling, women's wrestling, and how unique all this is. Thanks for listening.
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December 25, 2023
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from Marie Shadows! 2024 update!
HIROSHI TANAHASHI IS NJPW PRESIDENT AS OF DEC 23, 2023!
Hi! I'm Marie Shadows and here's an update!
Stories From Japan with James Beard - A Chit Chat Interview Series
Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast presents A Chit Chat Series! On today's episode, Marie Shadows is talking with James Beard! James has been in the business for over 20+ years and we dive into his days in Japan as a referee.
We talk about Japan life, wrestling life over there in the 90s, modern wrestling, and food.
WrestleDream - AEW Media Call with Tony Khan
AEW CEO Tony Khan talks with wrestling media ahead of WrestleDream PPV.
Dreams & Love Big: Vinny Pacifico
Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast presents A Chit Chat Interview with Vinny Pacifico! Vinny Pacifico is the best free agent in professional wrestling and has competed over multiple different promotions around the United States and even internationally. We discuss a wide range of topics such as his debut in New Japan Pro Wrestling as he fought Goldy during the preshow of the event. We talk about games. We give advice to wrestlers that are starting out or feeling as if they can’t get booked. We give encouragement to everyone that aspires to be in the business. Vinny Pacifico is also sponsored by GFuel. Use ‘powerhouse’ if you ever want to get some GFuel.
AEW All In London 2023 - Media Call with Tony Khan
Welcome! Please listen to the AEW Media Call with Tony Khan that discusses the AEW All In London 2023!
G1 Final | Invictus Commentary | Play NYC | Streamers
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2 Seconds To Spare! | G1 Climax 33 | A and B Block | 7.25.23
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Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast with your host Marie Shadows! We continue our talk about the G1 Climax 33 for A and B Blocks for today July 25, 2023!
The main event had 2 seconds to spare!
The matches are as follows:
Will Ospreay vs Great-O-Khan
Shota Umino vs Gabe Kidd
Taichi vs KENTA
Yota Tsuji vs Chase Owens
Tanga Loa vs El Phantasmo
Ren Narita vs Hikuleo
Okada vs Yoshi-Hashi
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EVIL's Fate | G1 Climax 33 | C and D Blocks | 7.23.23
Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast by your host Marie Shadows! July 23, 2023 is a major G1 Climax 33 event for today. C Block is stacked and has all my favorite wrestlers.
David Finlay took over Bullet Club right after completely hitting Jay White over the head with the sheleighly back at Battle in the Valley February 18, 2023. March of 2023 David Finlay constructed his new and improved Bullet Club by recruiting the best the wrestling world has to offer. Clark Connors, Gabe Kidd, Alex Coughlin, and Dan Moloney all joined Bullet Club and nicknamed themselves: War Dogs.
Despite new changes in Bullet Club under David Finlay, Evil and House of Torture remain. Evil and House of Torture are a sub-group within Bullet Club. Think of House of Torture like the NWO Red and Black Wolfpack sub-group of NWO. I believe that House of Torture can stand on their own without the Bullet Club name behind them.
House of Torture are a tricky bunch and don’t give a fuck about rules or anything. House of Torture consists of EVIL, Dick Togo, Sho, and Yujiro. They are the bad guys — the heels.
And so, the whole world, including me, have been asking David Finlay a simple question: Is House of Torture still part of Bullet Club? Is Evil still part of Bullet Club.
The match happens. I talk about the match.
David Finlay’s backstage comments answers our questions. He states, “Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer.”
Right now, between House of Torture and Bullet Club it is checkmate. We’re going to continue to observe from afar, but everyone keep in mind that House of Torture can and will turn on anyone in a blink of an eye and still call you a brother to keep the peace. David Finlay is the leader and we’ll see how he’ll guide this situation.
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The G1 Climax 33 matches are as follows:
ZSJ vs Alex Coughlin
Tama Tonga vs Mikey Nicholls
Goto vs Shane Haste
Henare vs Eddie Kingston
Yano vs Naito • Ishii vs Shingo Takagi
Tanahashi vs Jeff Cobb
David Finlay vs Evil
G1 Climax 33 | A and B Blocks | 7.21.23
Marie Shadows recaps the latest in the G1 Climax 33!
Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast with your host Marie Shadows! Marie Shadows continues to talk about the G1 Climax 33! On July 21, 2023, we saw A and B Block matches in the tournament. Listen now to the review!
July 21, 2023
A and B BLOCK matches
Yoshi-Hashi vs Loa
Ren Narita vs Gabe Kidd
ELP vs Great-O-Khan
Hikuleo vs Chase Owens
Will Ospreay vs KENTA
Shota Umino vs Kaito Kiyomiya
Okada vs Taichi
Sanada vs Yota Tsuji
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G1 Climax 33 | 7.19.23 | C and B Blocks
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Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast with your host Marie Shadows! We continue our G1 Climax 33 review. This review is packed with story and questions.
As we head deeper into the days of the G1 Climax 33, for C Block a very important story plot is going to happen. On July 23, it will be David Finlay vs Evil. Evil is the leader to House of Torture. David Finlay is the new leader of Bullet Club. I provide background and details about the ongoing story within Bullet Club and House of Torture. House of Torture if a subgroup within Bullet Club and I believe that they overstayed their welcomed. House of Torture can survive on their own.
David Finlay mentions in his backstage comments how Evil decided to remind him who is at the front of Bullet Club. That’s a threat and David doesn’t take kindly to threats.
David Finlay needs a win against Evil during their main event on July 23.
I go into detail in the episode.
Here are the matches for the July 19, 2023 C and D Blocks:
Yano vs ZSJ
Mikey Nicholls vs David Finlay
Jeff Cobb vs Alex Coughlin
Eddie Kingston vs EVIL
Tanahashi vs Shane Haste
Shingo vs Henare
Goto vs Naito
Ishii vs Tama
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G1 Climax 33 | 7.18.23 | A and B Blocks
Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast with your host Marie Shadows. The G1 Climax 33 continues on with A Block and B Block!
The matches are as follows:
Kaito Kiyomiya vs Chase Owens
Great-O-Khan vs KENTA
Hikuleo vs Gabe Kidd
Taichi vs Tanga Loa
Ren Narita vs Yota Tsuji
Yoshi-Hashi vs Will Ospreay
Sanada vs Shota Umino
Kazuchika Okada vs ELP
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G1 Climax 33 | C and D Blocks | 7.16.23
Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast! I am your host Marie Shadows! The G1 Climax 33 is still going and today on July 16, 2023 is night 2 and C and D block opening matches! I review them all!
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Match card: Ishii vs David Finlay - C Block • Goto vs Yano - D Block • Mikey Nicholls vs Henare - C Block • Shane Haste vs Alex Coughlin - D Block • Shingo Takagi vs Eddie Kingston - C Block • Tanahashi vs ZSJ - D Block • Tama Tonga vs Evil - C Block • Naito vs Jeff Cobb - D Block
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G1 Climax 33 | 7.15.23 | A Block + B Block
Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast! I am your host Marie Shadows! We are talking about the G1 Climax 33! This year we have 4 block: A, B, C, and D. Today, 7.15.23, is the opening night of the G1 Climax 33. Today we look and break down Blocks A and B. Below is the match card. I go through each one. For in depth analysis, please join the wrestling discord and sign up to the newsletter for extra extra content!
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Matches for A and B Blocks Yoshi-Hashi vs ELP Chase Owens vs Gabe Kidd Tanga Loa vs KENTA Shota Umino vs Ren Narita Kazuchika Okada vs Great-O-Khan Yota Tsuji vs Kaito Kiyomiya Taichi vs Will Ospreay Sanada vs Hikuleo
Episode 300 - Squared Circle Podcast Celebration + Goddesses of War Wrestling talk!
Dear everyone,
We made it to episode 300 on the Squared Circle Podcast. I started the Squared Circle Podcast on October 19, 2019. Didn’t know what I was doing, jumped in headfirst with friends and that fizzled out but we’re still here.
Originally, the podcast was going to bring a spotlight on the indie scene but there was already another podcast doing that. Then it changed and stayed primarily a podcast where I talk about wrestling shows and give suggestions to help the industry. Now it’s a huge podcast with lots of episodes and now added interviews and it’s only going to continue to grow.
In this episode I talk about the journey of the podcast, my journey in wrestling, my journey in publishing, thanking Tama Tonga for indirectly helping me get confident to book wrestlers and interview them, answering Duke’s question, talking about Goddesses of War Wrestling and Battle of Athena, and telling you my next goals in life.
Thank you everyone. ----
A GIANT CELEBRATION!
Goddesses of War Wrestling is heading to North Carolina on August 12th! In the above podcast I explain that I NEED YOUR HELP to get me there so I can do commentary for the matches!
All the companies are coming together to show care wrestlers for meet and greets and celebrate Andre The Giants memory. The company I work for, Goddesses of War Wrestling have scheduled matches and I want and I need to be there and tell the Goddesses stories.
We have:
Marie Valdomina (Champion) vs Rosemary
Savannah Evans vs The Amazonian (Fun House Women’s Champion)
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Front Row Material
Forbidden Door 2 | Money In The Bank | Goddesses of War Wrestling Commentary sneak peak
Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast! I am your host Marie Shadows! Today's podcast is a huge review of Forbidden Door 2 and Money In The Bank! I give a sneak peek about my Goddesses of War Wrestling commentary event that happened on July 8th. This epsiode is also sponsored by Zencastr!
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Forbidden Door 2:
Will Ospreay vs Kenny Omega
Jungleboy vs Sanada
Okada vs Danielson
Mention the G1 Climax 33
WWE Money In The Bank:
Why Jey was the right choice to pin Roman & why Roman and Solo lost to the Usos.
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How Do You Sell A Wrestling PPV? Marie Shadows Talks Forbidden Door 2 Predictions!
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AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door 2 Media Call With Tony Khan 2023
Welcome everyone to the Squared Circle Podcast! Today, I present the media call featuring CEO, Owner, Booker Tony Khan talking with wrestling media and answering their questions ahead of Forbidden Door 2 happening on June 25, 2023. The biggest and best stars of All Elite Wrestling will be wrestling the biggest and best stars of New Japan Pro Wrestling. Below are some quotes! Thanks for listening!
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Quotes from the Media Call:
On having CM Punk and The Elite (Kenny Omega & Young Bucks) on the Forbidden Door 2 pay-per-view card.
It really feels like an All-Star show on Sunday with all of the outside talent we are bringing in, and having Punk back is great. The premiere episode of AEW Collision was a success. I’m happy to have The Elite on the show, including the highly anticipated Kenny Omega vs Will Ospreay for the IWGP U.S. Title match.
On booking Bryan Danielson and Kazuchika Okada for Forbidden Door 2 and where that ranks on his booking history.
It is clearly near the top because of the “dream” aura surrounding it and how it has never happened before. It’s one of the most anticipated matchups ever and is really excited to see how it plays out on Sunday.
On booking Jungle Boy Jack Perry to face IWGP World Champion SANADA at Forbidden Door 2.
Perry was my first choice and I consider him a top star on the AEW roster, especially when NJPW agreed to having SANADA on the card. I think the matchup will be great and am excited to see Perry continue to develop in AEW.
On CM Punk and KENTA beef and what happened to that being a potential match.
Punk vs. Kojima was the match I wanted to see.
On STARDOM having a presence on Forbidden Door 2.
Would have loved to work with STARDOM but they have an event booked for the same day and a lot of their stars were unavailable.
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🤘Bullet Club War Dogs 🐺+ NJPW Dominion 6.4.23 Review
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This is a special Bullet Club for 2023. A younger, fresher, and hungrier group of men who are eager to prove they can belong in the conversations of Best in the World. Under the guidance of David Finlay, War Dogs was formed to showcase the underutilized, underappreciated, and the castaways of New Japan Pro Wrestling. After the announcement of NJPW Strong no longer being a brand to NJPW, the LA Dojo boys basically didn’t have a home. They were free to do as they pleased but didn’t have that home like everyone else. David Finlay decided it’s time to recurit and give them the world and a whole new home in Bullet Club right by his side.
David Finlay’s vision is simple: Bring gold or bring bodies.
Bullet Club is focused on being the talking piece in the conversations. They started all this at Capital Collision - April 15, 2023 when Clark Connors joined first and then the biggest reveal of adding three new members - Drilla Moloney, Alex Coughlin, and Gabe Kidd - happened all at NJPW Dominion PPV.
NJPW Dominion is one of their biggest PPVs so it is accustomed for the phrase of “go big or go home.”
Other than talking about Bullet Club War Dogs, I do focus on the United Empire. I focus on Dan/Drilla Moloney betraying everyone. I talk highly of Jeff Cobb and why he shouldn’t be losing to Zack Sabre Jr.
I then go into a small review of NJPW Dominion.
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🍺100 Proof 🍺Clark Connors Interview - A Chit Chat Interview Series
A Chit Chat with 100 Proof Clark Connors is the update we all needed. In the world of professional wrestling, wrestlers often find themselves on the constant change. Sometimes, things are out of their control. Sometimes not. Sometimes, change is for the better. Sometimes not. I dare say that 100 Proof Clark Connors made all the right decisions aligning himself with Bullet Club leader David Finlay. On gaining Finlay’s trust and joining Bullet Club: "What he told me was…is kind of along the lines of the bring bodies type situation. But he wanted me to show that I could cut my ties from the past just like he did with Jay, you know his old young lion mate. You know someone he grew up in his business with and so he was with the pick a time and prove it. Busted DKC's head wide open, you know at Capital Collision, and it just made sense. I was walking back to my locker, into the locker room and Dave Finlay was on his way out to his match and he just gave me a look and he nodded at me and from there that's all I knew was like all right well I'm in this bad boy." On TJP and Akira - Catch 22: "I just think TJP, you know he, first of all he was the one who turned on me. You know which they join the United Empire he made me an example. We were our tag team together with things were going fine and then Will Ospreay gives him one phone call he decides to better his career and turns on me and in Dallas and that didn't sit well with me. That was the greatest lesson TJP could have ever showed me was that you should turn on people, you should figure out what's best for you, do what's best for you. And Akira is just like Dan said in his promo backstage: he is a dork. I think he's a geek and you know he fits in perfectly TJP and so he'll listen to whatever TJ says and all I'm gonna say is: Akira buddy just be careful because that guy's a snake." On Bullet Club Gold in AEW: "The fact that it's called Bullet Club Gold means it's not the original. Some knockoff or something. How they got the rights to, how they're using Bullet Club, I don't know I think it's bullshit it's an offense to what Bullet Club is. I'm in the real Bullet Club." Clark Connors gave us his time and energy to help answer the tough questions about Bullet Club’s current state, remind everyone the vision for Bullet Club under Finlay, why he joined, why others joined, taking over NJPW, and Forbidden Door 2. Clark Connors discusses this and more in the new interview which is available in video and audio formats. In the event that another reporter or content creator wishes to use these quotes in their own original article, please source and cite correctly the original creation: Marie Shadows - Squared Circle Podcast and Squared Circle Society. Thank you.
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NJPW Best of the Super Jrs 30 Night 6 - 5.18.23
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The highly anticipated Best of the Super Jrs 30 tournament kicked off with a bang on Night 6, as some of the most talented junior heavyweights from around the world showcased their skills in the ring. The event was filled with thrilling matches and surprising upsets, leaving fans on the edge of their seats throughout the night.
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NJPW Best of the Super Jrs 30 Night 5 - 5.17.23
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The highly anticipated Best of the Super Jrs 30 tournament kicked off with a bang on Night 5, as some of the most talented junior heavyweights from around the world showcased their skills in the ring. The event was filled with thrilling matches and surprising upsets, leaving fans on the edge of their seats throughout the night.
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NJPW Best of the Super Jrs 30 Night 4 - 5.16.23 - Twitter Spaces Exclusive
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The highly anticipated Best of the Super Jrs 30 tournament kicked off with a bang on Night 4, as some of the most talented junior heavyweights from around the world showcased their skills in the ring. The event was filled with thrilling matches and surprising upsets, leaving fans on the edge of their seats throughout the night.
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NJPW Best of the Super Jrs 30 Night 3 - 5.14.23 - Twitter Space Exclusive
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The highly anticipated Best of the Super Jrs 30 tournament kicked off with a bang on Night 3, as some of the most talented junior heavyweights from around the world showcased their skills in the ring. The event was filled with thrilling matches and surprising upsets, leaving fans on the edge of their seats throughout the night.
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NJPW Best of the Super Jrs 30 Night 2 - 5.13.23 - Twitter Spaces Exclusive
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The highly anticipated Best of the Super Jrs 30 tournament kicked off with a bang on Night 2, as some of the most talented junior heavyweights from around the world showcased their skills in the ring. The event was filled with thrilling matches and surprising upsets, leaving fans on the edge of their seats throughout the night.
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NJPW Best of the Super Jrs 30 Night 1 - 5.12.23 - Twitter Spaces Exclusive
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The highly anticipated Best of the Super Jrs 30 tournament kicked off with a bang on Night 1, as some of the most talented junior heavyweights from around the world showcased their skills in the ring. The event was filled with thrilling matches and surprising upsets, leaving fans on the edge of their seats throughout the night.
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Wrestle Chat #1 - Commentator for Goddesses of War + Content Creation Heart to Heart Talk
Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast! I am your host Marie Shadows. I created a new segment on the Squared Circle Podcast called Wrestle Chat. It's a laid back version of what I normally do. I discuss a lot of reflective topics regarding my situation, my content, and then switch gears about the highlight of my life on May 20, 2023. I was a commentator for Goddesses of War Wrestling and I tell you my experience. I tell you my thoughts and feelings about content creation and how bad I want my passion to sign, how much in love I am with wrestling and how I try to improve the business. I also ask the question: Did I fail my Twitter Spaces experiment? I talk about affiliate marketing and how a commission can help me do more with the whole brand and show. I thank all my fans - without you guys, there wouldn't be all of this. I confess that making wrestling content creation is a full time gig - I have no safety net, no weekly income, and for the longest I kept that quiet because I knew I would get ridicule. All I want is to make content for you in exchange for financial support so you can have complete access and not half ass or no ass truth about the wrestling business behind the scenes. Thank you for listening. I appreciate everyone!
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AEW Media Call Double or Nothing 2023 with Tony Khan
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An FBI Chit Chat with MLW and Wrestling Open Star Ray Jaz!
The Squared Circle Podcast presents, A Chit Chat Series! A Chit Chat Series is all about the interviews with wrestlers, referees, and others in the wrestling industry. I'm your host Marie Shadows and we have a very special guest with us, Ray Jaz. Ray is a wrestler and one half of the Full Blooded Italians. He can be seen wrestling at MLW, Open Wrestling, and more places. He values community and coaches young amateur wrestling students. Ray is also known for his awesome mini series: Ray Jaz Tip of the Day, which motivates the rest of the world.
In this episode, we dive into various topics with Ray Jaz. He shares his journey in wrestling, how he got started, and the challenges he faced along the way. We discuss the importance of community, and how Ray gives back by coaching young amateur wrestling students. We also learn about Ray's mini series, Ray Jaz Tip of the Day, and how he came up with the idea to motivate people through short and impactful videos.
Throughout the episode, Ray shares his passion for wrestling and community, and how he hopes to inspire others to pursue their dreams and give back to their community.
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