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  1. drew wardlaw
    Yo Willies hair is beautiful! Very lush, very thick locks here. The way he cocks his head from side to side gives it just a bit of bounce.
  2. drew wardlaw
    I actually thought this was too fired up. I would have preferred a more reserved promo from Pullman for some reason. I just didnt buy his anger.
  3. drew wardlaw
    I like the invasion type feel that Jarrett gives this, referring to them as the Texas crew. Really liked the added wrinkle of Lawler and Gilbert fighting off the heels but then arguing with one another. More good stuff.
  4. drew wardlaw
    Whoa, so how about Jeff Jarrett? Im excotdnto see Jarrett going forward in this feud to see if this is maybe the best year of his career.
  5. drew wardlaw
    Yes! Really enjoyed the intentional sloppiness and missed spots here, great lead up to Embrys heel turn. Im interestd to see Gary Young as a face going forward. I was losing it pretty good during the microphone/brawl section with Jarrett.
  6. drew wardlaw
    This is the first match Ive seen between these two. Very enjoyable watching the smooth matwork and few big dives, especially that Santo one. The finish wasnt very surprising to me just because I didnt know what to expect. This was very pleasant to watch.
  7. drew wardlaw
    Great spectacle, really out of control feeling, just what I wanted. The fans being the lumberjacks really gave all the interactions with them a tense and gritty feel, very cool.
  8. drew wardlaw
    It is down as 20/9. Not 22/9.Hmm it used to be there, Im not seeing it any more though. Let me look into this.
  9. drew wardlaw
    What mana from heaven is this?
  10. drew wardlaw
    Burning Spirits #47: BJW Saikyou Tag League After a long break (too long if you ask me) from Big Japan, we're back with an entire show to catch up on this year's Saikyou Tag League. tournament. We give our overall thoughts on the tournament and hit some highlights from the single cam shows before reviewing the 9/20 Korakuen Hall matches. Don't worry, we devote plenty of time talking about the most hyped BJW match of the year: Sekimoto & Sato vs Okabayashi & Shingo! Does it live up to the hype? How does Shingo fit in with the Strong boys? We answer those questions plus more this week on Burning Spirits! Recommended Matches: -Hideki Suzuki/Shogun Okamoto vs Daichi Hashimoto/Hideyoshi Kamitani 9/20 -Kankuro Hoshino/Minoru Fujita vs Masashi Takeda/Takumi Tsukamoto 9/20 -Daisuke Sekimoto/Kohei Sato vs Yuji Okabayashi/Shingo Takagi 9/20 -Yankee Two Kenju vs Masaya Takahashi/Takayuki Ueki 9/22 -Masaya Takahashi/Takayuki Ueki vs Abdullah Kobayashi/Ryuji Ito 9/24 http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2017/10/06/burning-spirits-bjw-saikyou-tag-league-2017/ https://audioboom.com/posts/6364582-burning-spirits-47-bjw-saikyou-tag-league-2017
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    Burning Spirits #46: Drew's ROH Las Vegas Weekend, AJPW Oudou Tournament, DDT Factory Pro Wrestling & "Who's Gonna Top?" 2017 There's three busy bees working hard this week on Burning Spirits. Drew returns from Las Vegas to shares his thoughts on the magnificent buffet at the Wynn Hotel, as well as ROH's Death Before Dishonor, meeting Minoru Suzuki, and why the main event was a genius piece of pro wrestling work. We then move on to All Japan where we cover the semi-finals and finals of this year's Oudou Tournament, as well as discuss the direction of the promotion heading into the winter. DDT is up next, as we discuss the big news of DDT being bought out by an entertainment media company, what we know, and what this means for the future of DDT. Staying in the DDT Universe, we talk some Factory Pro Wrestling and finish up with some highlights from this year's Who's Gonna Top? Korakuen show. Recommended Matches: HARASHIMA/Naomichi Marufuji vs Danshoku Dino/Sanshiro Takagi DDT 9/20 Suwama vs Shuji Ishikawa AJPW 9/23 HARASHIMA vs KUDO DDT 9/24 Konosuke Takeshita vs Daisuke Sasaki vs Ken Ohka DDT 9/24 http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2017/09/29/burning-spirits-ajpw-oudou-tournament-ddt-whos-gonna-top/ https://audioboom.com/posts/6345879-burning-spirits-46-drew-s-roh-las-vegas-weekend-ajpw-oudou-tournament-ddt-factory-pro-wrestling-who-s-gonna-top-2017
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    Burning Spirits #44: WRESTLE-1 2017 Pro-Wrestling LOVE in YOKOHAMA Review This week on Burning Spirits Drew is joined by Timothy Robert Buechner (@luchaundead) to review Wrestle-1s biggest show of the year: Wrestle-1 2017 Pro-Wrestling LOVE in YOKOHAMA! We break down every match and discuss the all the young talent active in the promotion right now. We move onto the main event and hit on a variety of topics including the continued progression of emerging ace Shotaro Ashino, Jiros incredible ability to integrate his character, match structure, selling, each wrestlers individual performance, and overall opinions of the match. We also diverge throughout the episode and talk about the strong imagery & aesthetic of the band Crass, Metallicas real life Spinal Tap Some Kind of Monster, and Lemmy from Motörhead http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2017/09/15/burning-spirits-wrestle-1-pro-wrestling-love-in-yokohama-review/ https://audioboom.com/posts/6302844-burning-spirits-44-wrestle-1-2017-pro-wrestling-love-in-yokohama-review
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    Burning Spirits #43: DDT CAMPSITE WRESTLING LIVE WATCH What better way to do a live watch of DDTs recent Campsite Wrestling match than with two people who have never really watched wrestling before? No better way, thats what! With Kevin down for the count this week, Drew is joined by his lovely wife Isabelle and Brennan is joined by his lovely fiancee Zoraya for a bewildering introduction to DDT via Campsite Wrestling! Listen for the confused silence, the nervous laughter, hilarious reactions, and genuine confusion as these two wonderful women attempt to navigate the insanity they see unfolding before them. I will say this, this episode rewards the listener for listening through to the end, so dont give up! http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2017/09/11/burning-spirits-ddt-campsite-wrestling-live-watch/ https://audioboom.com/posts/6280757-burning-spirits-43-ddt-campsite-wrestling-live-watch-with-significant-others
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    Burning Spirits #42: All Japan Pro-Wrestling 2017 SUMMER EXPLOSION ~ AJPW 45th Anniversary Show Were back from beyond this week on Burning Spirits, as we review the big AJPW 45th anniversary show from Sumo Hall. We break down every single match, including a monstrous main event. We share our thoughts and feelings on some potentially controversial booking decisions throughout the show and look forward into the fall for All Japan and Shuji Ishikawa. We then hop over to Big Japan to briefly talk about the two title matches from the Death Mania V show, including a very hyped death match! Listen to all of us give our thoughts on this match, and listen as Brennan shares a revelation so shocking it has sent the podcast into an existential crisis. Recommended Matches: Yuma Aoyagi vs Taichi KAI/Naoya Nomura vs Strong BJ Kento Miyahara vs Shuji Ishikawa Hideki Suzuki vs Daichi Hashimoto (BJW 8/19) Masaya Takahashi vs Masashi Takeda (BJW 8/19) http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2017/09/01/burning-spirits-42-japan-pro-wrestling-2017-summer-explosion/ https://audioboom.com/posts/6259680-burning-spirits-42-all-japan-pro-wrestling-2017-summer-explosion-ajpw-45th-anniversary-show
  15. drew wardlaw
    Listen, I said it on twitter, but we have have crossed a threshold here....
  16. drew wardlaw
    Burning Spirits #41: DDT RYOGOKU PETER PAN 2017 ~PETER PAN EVEN IF YOU BECOME 20 YEARS OLD PETER PAN~ Review The true peak of Burning Spirits Cursed Audio is reached this week with a horrendous sounding episode. We've got Trump Rally crowds, tornado warnings, audible thunder claps, double and triple echos, underwater mic effects, ambient music, hypnosis directives and more to confuse and disorient the listener. If you dig through all that, you will also find a tremendous episode with an even more tremendous guest! We are joined this week by Chad Campbell (@bigboysplaywcw) of Place to Be Nation/Pro Wrestling Only fame to review DDT's flagship show, Peter Pan! We review every match on the card and have a lengthy discussion of the main event and current ace Konosuke Takeshita. We talk about the future, what the company's plans are for Tetsuya Endo going forward, and bring in some past DDT history and insights to flesh out our thoughts. There's a great episode in here that, while at times frustrating and even veering into the surreal, really delivers the goods as far as match discussion goes (in my humble opinion.) Come to think of it, that's almost like a microcosm of DDT itself right? Check it out! http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2017/08/24/burning-spirits-41-ddt-peter-pan-2017-review/ https://audioboom.com/posts/6234402-burning-spirits-41-ddt-ryogoku-peter-pan-2017-peter-pan-even-if-you-become-20-years-old-peter-pan-review
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    Burning Spirits #40: DDT Peter Pan 2017 Preview This week on Burning Spirits Drew is joined by Jamie (@jamieOD) from Dramatic DDT (@dramaticddt) to preview the HUGE upcoming DDT Peter Pan event. Jamie is a true fountain of DDT knowledge and provides great background and insights for every match on the card, including the dark matches! If youre looking to jump into DDT this is a great episode to help familiarize you with the show, or if youre already a fan, this is a great way to get hyped up for this weekend! http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2017/08/16/burning-spirits-ddt-peter-pan-2017-preview-w-jamie-dramatic-ddt/ https://audioboom.com/posts/6209215-burning-spirits-40-ddt-peter-pan-2017-preview-w-jamie-from-dramatic-ddt
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    Burning Spirits #39: A Leisurely Conversation About Wrestling in 2017 In this Very Special Episode TM of Burning Spirits, Drew & Kevin are joined by Timothy Robert Buechner (@luchaundead) to stroll through the year in wrestling so far. We bounce around to a variety of topics including star rating conspiracy theories, our favorite matches, wrestlers, promotions, and more! Meanwhile, Drew has an inpromptu therapy session and seeks answers about his lack of connection to recent NJPW main events. Its our most self-indulgent episode yet, but we felt like everyone needed a break, so here you go! Oh, and of course we get the inside scoop on Onita at CZW from Kevin. http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2017/08/11/burning-spirits-39-leisurely-conversation-wrestling-2017/ https://audioboom.com/posts/6194419-burning-spirits-39-a-leisurely-conversation-about-wrestling-in-2017
  19. drew wardlaw
    Burning Spirits #37: DR "Road to Ryogoku 2017" Review This week on Burning Spirits were back in the weird and wonderful world of DDT! Drew, Kevin, Brenna, and Nutmeg the cat open the show with a review of the heavy main event from the much-anticipated Osaka show, before moving on to Korakuen Hall. This was a packed show with a lot to discuss, and we touch on everything, including all the matches and news coming out. We end the show with a brief discussion of this years Peter Pan card which was announced as well. http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2017/07/31/burning-spirits-37-ddt-road-ryogoku-2017-review/ https://audioboom.com/posts/6149803-burning-spirits-37-ddt-road-to-ryogoku-2017-review
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    Burning Spirits #36: BJW ROGOKUTAN REVIEW! This week on Burning Spirits were focused solely on BJWs biggest show of the year: Ryogokutan from Sumo Hall! We break down every match (in reverse order no less) and give our overall impressions of the show and some dreadful ~fantasy booking~ going forward. Be sure to listen towards the end for some fairly bewildering Burning Spirits Cursed Audio as well! http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2017/07/21/burning-spirits-36-big-japan-ryogokutan-review/ https://audioboom.com/posts/6127699-burning-spirits-36-big-japan-ryogokutan-review
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    Burning Spirits #35: Big Japan Pro-Wrestling Ryogokutan Preview, Takeshita vs. Mike Bailey, and Kenta Kobashi's Fortune Dream #4! A variety of topics are covered this week on Burning Spirits, as we start with a half-hearted review of the Fortune Dream show from June. We then jump to DDT to review the Konosuke Takeshita vs. Mike Bailey KO-D title defense. We discuss Mike Bailey's new persona as well as Takeshita's continued progression as DDT ace as we head closer to the big Peter Pan show in August. Finally, we review the BJW Korkauen Hall card from 6/28 and preview the annual Sumo Hall card coming up this weekend. Plus, the return of Burning Spirits Cursed Audio! http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2017/07/13/burning-spirits-big-japan-ryogokutan-preview-fortune-dream-4/ https://audioboom.com/posts/6098262-burning-spirits-35-big-japan-pro-wrestling-ryogokutan-preview-takeshita-vs-mike-bailey-and-kenta-kobashi-s-fortune-dream-4
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    Burning Spirits #34: DDT "King of DDT" 2017 Finals This week on Burning Spirits were back talking more DDT. This time we review the finals of the King of DDT tournament. We break down every match including some red hot semi-finals and a true pounder of a final match! We then look ahead to the big Peter Pan show with some speculation on booking directions and what the card might be. Listen closely for a few run-ins and hot takes by Nutmeg the cat, this week on Burning Spirits! Recommended matches: -HARASHIMA vs Shigehiro Irie -Akito vs Tetsuya Endo -The final ~no spoilers~ http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2017/06/30/burning-spirits-34-ddt-king-ddt-2017-finals/ https://audioboom.com/posts/6064574-burning-spirits-34-ddt-king-of-ddt-2017-finals
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    Burning Spirits #33: All Japan Pro-Wrestling 2017 Dynamite Series & Wrestle-1 Tour 2017 Outbreak This week Drew and Brennan think Kevin might have been in an accident until he makes a triumphant run-in, just in time to talk some Wrestle-1. We take a look at some of the matches from the 6/6 show and discuss the ongoing development of new company ace Shotaro Ashino. Then we jump over to AJPW to talk about the awesome show from 6/11. Heads up, we REALLY like Shuji Ishikawa. Recommended Matches: Shotaro Ashino W-1 6/6 Suwama vs Kento Miyahara AJPW 6/11 Shuji Ishikawa vs Jake Lee AJPW 6/11 https://audioboom.com/posts/6043342-burning-spirits-33-all-japan-pro-wrestling-2017-dynamite-series-wrestle-1-tour-2017-outbreak
  24. drew wardlaw
    I liked the Rockers in here, i liked that they were the featured team for a bit, until they eliminated themselves accidentally. Pretty nasty bump by the Orient Express when they're eliminated too.
  25. drew wardlaw
    Man John Tatum shaking hands with the babyfaces really got me. Genius stuff. This felt very long but funny and enjoyable enough, and I liked Jarrett in there by himself at the end.
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