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Eastern LariatAuthor: 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, wrestlers, rivalries, tours, big shows and much, much more. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Eastern Lariat Special: 2026 Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame Discussion (w/Gerard di Trolio of the Emerald Flowshow)
Monday, 5 October, 2026
Dylan Fox reunites with Gerard Di Trolio of the Emerald FlowShow for Eastern Lariat's annual Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame special! This year, we're putting the Japanese ballot through the Gordy List, examining each candidate's drawing power, in-ring work, and historical significance before comparing our rankings and making our selections. Yoshihiro Takayama's candidacy gets particular attention, including Dylan's latest research into his career and drawing record. We also tackle the cases for Hayabusa, KENTA, Meiko Satomura, Tiger Jeet Singh, Masaaki Mochizuki, Io Shirai, Zack Sabre Jr., and the rest of the Japanese field. Along the way, we debate peak versus longevity, the weight of influence, and how much exceptional match quality can carry a Hall of Fame case. Then we work through the Historical, Modern, Mexico, Rest of the World, and Non-wrestler categories to round out the 2026 ballot. More than three hours of research, disagreements, reconsiderations, and wrestling history as we sort through who deserves a place in the Hall! If you wanna hear more of Gerard and talking about modern NOAH, AJPW, occasionally GLEAT & BJW, check out the Emerald Flowshow! twitter.com/emeraldflowshow https://open.spotify.com/show/1sjbd84fZN0VC46hCnyc3V For more coverage of Japanese wrestling, and wrestling past and present please check out our Patreon for literally 1000s of hours of audio and written content as well: https://www.patreon.com/easternlariat Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/easternlariat https://www.twitter.com/strigga https://www.twitter.com/viva_zero Follow us on BlueSky: @easternlariat.bsky.social @vivazero.bsky.social @strigga.bksy.social Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/easternlariat
