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Eastern Lariat

MLW Radio Network

Crave a podcast that goes in-depth on the hotbed that is the Japanese pro wrestling scene? If so, the Eastern Lariat podcast from the MLW Radio Network is for you! Hosted by STRIGGA of Purolove.com and Cagematch.net and Dylan Fox of MLW"s Lucha Talk and Cagematch.net, this bi-weekly podcast series explores the Japanese pro wrestling landscape with analysis, reviews and news on New Japan Pro Wrestling and beyond. Be introduced to new companies and their style of wrestling, insight on their business,

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01:34:27

Episode 61: Super Sentai Pro-Wrestling

Eastern Lariat ·

2017/08/24

Coming off an intensive couple of weeks full of G1 Climax action STRIGGA & Dylan turn to other japanese promotions that also have their biggest shows around this time of the year. The crew takes a look back at DDT's Ryogoku Peter Pan event and preview All Japan's 45th anniversary celebration in Sumo Hall this coming Sunday as well as WRESTLE-1's Pro-Wrestling Love in Yokohama that takes place in early September.

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02:04:54

Episode 60: G1 Climax Megashow

Eastern Lariat ·

2017/08/13

STRIGGA & Dylan round off their in depth coverage of New Japan's G1 Climax tournament with another show looking back at the final four shows from Yokohama and Sumo Hall. The duo not only discusses the individual G1 matches of each show, but also discuss their top performers and matches. Was the 27th edition of the G1 Climax the best one ever? This and much more in a jam packed Eastern Lariat episode!

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01:27:03

Episode 59: Visions of Choshu

Eastern Lariat ·

2017/08/06

STRIGGA & Dylan roll on with their detailed review of the G1 Climax as they look back on the most recent stretch of three shows that happened during the first weekend of August. With only 4 shows left the wheat is starting to separate from the chaff. Besides great matches and stories during G1 the duo also talks about All Japan being picked up by Fite.tv as well as the upcoming Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix tournament.

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01:13:31

Episode 58: Going beyond god

Eastern Lariat ·

2017/08/02

The Eastern Lariat is back with a new episode looking back at nights 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the 27th G1 Climax by New Japan Pro Wrestling. Besides opinions on matches and wrestlers STRIGGA & Dylan explain the meaning of Kota Ibushi's new finisher and Dylan goes onto a rant about Kazuchika Okada that was so powerful that it knocked out the power.

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01:10:19

Episode 57: No G1 fatigue whatsoever

Eastern Lariat ·

2017/07/27

As the G1 Climax rolls on the Eastern Lariat crew shows no fatigue whatsoever and looks back at nights 6, 7 and 8 of New Japan's big summer tournament. In addition to that STRIGGA & Dylan also discuss the current group of Young Lions.

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Episode 56: EVIL McLovin

Eastern Lariat ·

2017/07/24

STRIGGA & Dylan return with their takes on nights 4 & 5 of the G1 Climax as the tournament rolled on over the weekend. They also take it beyond New Japan Pro Wrestling and talked about Dragon Gate's Kobe Pro-Wrestling Festival as well as DDT's Road to Ryogoku event and the Ryogoku card for August 20.

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Episode 55: Secondary Finishers

Eastern Lariat ·

2017/07/21

In an all new Eastern Lariat episode STRIGGA & Dylan go in depth on the 2nd & 3rd night of the G1 Climax from the world famous Korakuen Hall including contrary opinions on Kenny Omega vs. MInoru Suzuki.

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01:33:00

Episode 54: Umi no Hi Special

Eastern Lariat ·

2017/07/18

One day after the public holiday Umi no Hi (Ocean/Sea Day) STRIGGA & Dylan take a look at two major shows that took place on this Japanese national holiday: The opening day of the 27th G1 Climax tournament as well as Big Japan Pro Wrestling's Ryogokutan event from Sumo Hall. After some controversial opinions on some of the matches and competitors on those shows they also talk about Satoshi Kojima's return to All Japan Pro Wrestling for at least one match and the near future for All Japan.

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01:30:50

Episode 53: Outside the NOSAWA

Eastern Lariat ·

2017/07/11

STRIGGA & Dylan return with 90 minutes full of news, notes, reviews and opinions on the world of japanese pro-wrestling starting with recent and future events in New Japan Pro Wrestling including the G1 in USA Specials and a quick look at the G1 Climax undercards. From here the two use Yuji Nagata's proposal of a new Young Lions Cup for a comparison of the rookie systems in New Japan and DDT while also looking at the summer in Dramatic Dream Team. After discussing Dragon Gate's King of Gate

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01:49:42

Episode 52: Akira was fixed

Eastern Lariat ·

2017/06/25

This week's Eastern Lariat starts with a major update on Katsuyori Shibata's condition. From there STRIGGA & Dylan first talk about the participants in the 27th G1 Cllimax by New Japan Pro Wrestling before they focus on NOAH & All Japan in May and June including some great matches. Other topics include Atonio Inoki vs. IGF, NEW's June Korakuen Hall show and Stardom.

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01:30:14

Episode 51: The Director's Cut of Wrestle Kingdom

Eastern Lariat ·

2017/06/15

STRIGGA & Dylan don't take a break this time because with Dominio in Osaka-jo Hall New Japan Pro Wrestling presented a stacked card full of incredible matches and many interesting developments so the Eastern Lariat crew sat down and discussed the stories that were told both inside and outside the ring. With Kizuna Road starting and New Japan's American expansion being imminent the two also talk about upcoming shows in June and July.

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01:48:29

Episode 50: Taichi's Jedi Mind Tricks

Eastern Lariat ·

2017/06/07

While celebrating their 50th episode STRIGGA & Dylan look back at the 24th Best of the Super Junior tournament that saw an outstanding final as well as some other great matches. The two name their favorite matches, rank their top 3 performers and discuss the best and not so good elements of New Japan's annual Junior heavyweight tournament that every year sets the stage for Dominion. Besides going through the card for the big show in Osaka STRIGGA & Dylan also answer some questions that YOU can also

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01:54:20

Episode 49: Then & Now

Eastern Lariat ·

2017/05/27

This episode of the Eastern Lariat revolves around the past, present and future of japanese pro-wrestling as STRIGGA & Dylan first answer a question about the American expansion of New Japan and how they would approach it. From there they go through K-DOJO, Guts World, Big Japan, All Japan and their most recent events including TAKA Michinoku vs. Kota Ibushi, Dick Togo vs. Yuko Miyamoto and Kento Miyahara losing the Triple Crown after 464 days. Another question makes the two look back and point out

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01:51:42

Episode 48: Golden Week Special

Eastern Lariat ·

2017/05/14

The Eastern Lariat rolls on through Golden Week as STRIGGA & Dylan present a new episode in which they talk about the All Japan Champion Carnival finals and extensively cover Big Japan's Endless Survivor show that featured a fantastic match between Hideki Suzuki and Yuji Okabayashi. They also take a look at the 60 minute draw between Konosuke Takeshita and Tetsuya Endo in DDT, cover other groups running in and around Golden Week like WRESTLE-1, Pro Wrestling NOAH, ZERO1, Michinoku Pro, Guts World

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01:40:01

Episode 47: On the road through Golden Week

Eastern Lariat ·

2017/05/07

In a new episode of the Eastern Lariat podcast STRIGGA & Dylan take a look at New Japan Pro Wrestling's big shows on the road to Wrestling Dontaku with a fabulous Tetsuya Naito vs. Juice Robinson match and also discuss the top matches of Wresting Dontaku and the upcoming Best of the Super Junior. They also dive deep into All Japan's Champion Carnival tournament and briefly recap Stardom's Cinderella Tournament.

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01:35:05

Episode 46: Puroresu Potpourri #3

Eastern Lariat ·

2017/04/22

STRIGGA & Dylan open this week's episode of the Eastern Lariat podcast by talking about the medical conditions of Katsuyori Shibata, Akebono and OKUMURA and the reporting about these situations. From there the two transition to a wide potpourri of topics including Stardom, Sendai Girls, Ice Ribbion, Big Japan and other promotions running shows during Golden Week. The duo also dives into WRESTE-1 for the first time in months to check how Keiji Muto's company is doing.

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01:27:20

Episode 45: Sakura Genesis & more

Eastern Lariat ·

2017/04/10

STRIGGA & Dylan start the show by tackling the difficult topic of bullying in pro-wrestling and go on to a topic not much less difficult with Katsuyori Shibata undergoing surgery due to a subdural hematoma. From there the two try to switch gears to celebrate Dylan's one year anniversary on the podcast in style and fashion with the review of a great Sakura Genesis show put on by New Japan headlined by the match that is talked about for more than one reason now: Kazuchika Okada vs. Katsuyori Shibata

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01:24:08

Episode 44: Tired of young punks

Eastern Lariat ·

2017/04/01

STRIGGA & Dylan return with a new Eastern Lariat episode focusing on recent events and developments in Pro Wrestling NOAH and Dramatic Dream Team including DDT's extravaganza in Saitama Super Arena which saw the passing of the torch. Other topics include Big Japan Pro Wrestling, Ryouji Sai, Fumihiko Uwai and Lion's Gate.

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01:56:20

Episode 42: Intergalactic Aces

Eastern Lariat ·

2017/03/08

STRIGGA & Dylan return with a new show discussing recent events in All Japan, Big Japan, New Japan and beyond. The two cover All Japan's Junior Battle of Glory, their road to Champion Carnival, they go over Big Japan's success in Korakuen Hall and then go over New Japan's 45th anniversary and the upcoming New Japan Cup. Other topics include the intergalactic aces of Atsushi Onita, Antonio Inoki, the Great Sasuke … and KAI. Feedback and questions are always welcome: japan@mlw.com or directly via

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01:45:27

Episode 41: Champions Edition

Eastern Lariat ·

2017/02/18

In an all new Eastern Lariat STRIGGA & Dylan talk about four great champions in Kazuchika Okada, Tetsuya Naito, Daisuke Sekimoto and Kento Miyahara, their challengers as well as their respective companies – New Japan Pro Wrestling, Big Japan Pro Wrestling and All Japan Pro Wrestling. They also go through the blocks of this year's stacked Champion Carnival tournament and take a quick look at who could benefit from the new NOAH/TNA relationship.

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