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Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Check it out, it's a new episode! Sondre Bjørn joins me to talk for nearly 3 hours running down every single wrestler in STARDOM's 5STAR Grand Prix with of course specific focus on the final & emotional final run of Rina. Best bouts, wrestlers, & more! open.spotify.com/episode/524A...

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Episode 329: STARDOM 5STAR Grand Prix Final (w/Sondre Bjorn)

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Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

G1 CLIMAX 36 FINAL REVIEW! Amy joins me again & we talk about all 19 guys, their tournaments, our favorite matches. Then Shun Skywalker's NJPW debut & how he's gonna fit in the House of Torture brings us to our originally scheduled programming, the Rey de Parejas! www.cagematch.net?id=128&nr=1421

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Episode 328: NJPW G1 Climax 36 Final + Rey de Parejas 2026

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Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

I wrote a HUGE piece on Hiroyoshi Tenzan, digging into his career & more than I ever dreamed about his life. What he went through as a Young Lion, family anecdotes & my picks for his top 10 matches. Learn all about 1 of the most underrated wrestlers ever! vivazero.substack.com/p/the-trials...

Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

It's time to vote for the Eastern Lariat (Half Year) Awards! Whatever company, whatever wrestler, whatever style you think was the best in '26, please vote & shape the awards as we reflect on the year in Japanese wrestling so far! #wrestlesky #purosky #joshisky Vote here: forms.gle/nYZLRQJuQEce...

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Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

The Eastern Lariat returns with Dylan & STRIGGA looking at TJPW in Texas and Grand Princess, Sendai Girls, depatures of Chi Chi, ZONES & DIA plus a preview of #njpw's Sakura Genesis & #ajpw's Champion Carnival! #purosky #wrestlesky www.cagematch.net/r/?id=128&nr...

Eastern Lariat #321: TJPW Grand Princess, Senjo, DIA Leaves DG, NJPW/AJPW Previews « Podcasts « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database

Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

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📢New Year Potpourri!📢 Dylan & STRIGGA look back at January feat. these topics: ➡️EVIL leaves New Japan ➡️Hayabusa's identity, Monday Magic ➡️DDT in January ➡️AJPW in Chiba: Miyahara vs. Talos & more ➡️DRAGONGATE: Shimizu vs. Vibes & more #WrestleSky #PuroSky

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Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

The dust has settled & the door has been fully shut on 2025. Special Thanks to every single voter who helped make the awards as great as they were as well as once more Obsess Hedera for the official theme song, "Anti-Formalism". Congratulations to all the amazing winners!

Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

A thread of winners for the 2025 ELAs!

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Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

The Eastern Lariat Year End Awards 2025 are in the books! STRIGGA & Dylan unveil the ELAs, voted on by the listeners across 12 categories. Join in to hear about the best of japanese pro wrestling in the last year! #ELAs #WrestleSky ##PuroSky #JoshiSky www.cagematch.net?id=128&nr=1351

Eastern Lariat #317: 2025 Eastern Lariat Awards, Best of the Year in Japan « Podcasts « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database

Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

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Finally, the Hansen. Named after Stan "The Lariat" Hansen, this award is given to those performers who jad the best year in Japan while representing a different country of origin. Who was the best foreigner in Japan in 2025? #ELAs #PuroSky #WrestleSky

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Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

The Akiyama Award is for the best rookie, someone who debuted in 2024 or 25 as dictated by the ELAs terms on Rookie categorization. There are A LOT of great young talents out there. Which one should take home the crown as the Rookie of the Year? #ELAs #WrestleSky #PuroSky #JoshiSky

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Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Improvement & growth is arguably the entire meaning of life, no matter your path in it. The Most Improved award is to award who from Jan 1 to Dec 31 of 2025 took the biggest step forward from point A to point B. So, who was the one who was the Most Improved of 2025? #ELAs #WrestleSky #PuroSky

Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Best Promotion has many facets to be judgedby. There is in-ring quality, but also business growth and the usage of their roster through their booking & stories as well as their ideals as a company. With all that said, what was the best promotion in 2025 in Japanese Pro Wrestling? #ELAs #WrestleSky

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Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Show of the year. Match quality, structure, it feeling special...so many qualities go into a great singular show and that's not even talking about the buildup to it. But with all that being said, which show held up and stood out as the best of the year? #ELAs #wrestlesky #purosky

Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Best Bout. Match of the Year. Whatever you call it, it speaks for itself. What was the best match that took place in Japan in 2025? #ELAs

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Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Tag Team wrestling comes in various shapes and sizes depending on the company and the heart for it within each team where two wrestlers work in tandem as a singular entity. Which one had the best year in 2025 and deserves the crown of winning the Kawada/Taue Award? #ELAs

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Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

The Liger award. The representation of the best Jr. Heavyweight of the year. There's a lot of options with the amount of wrestlers below 100kg & used in the Jr. Heavyweight divisions. Who was the best when it comes to purely the Jr. Heavyweights in Japan in 2025? #ELAs

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Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

In addition to the Tanahashi love and Dome coverage we had heading into his retirement...we already have a Tanahashi Trophy! This award is given to the best wrestler of the year PURELY from an in-ring standpoint. The pound for pound best wrestler. Who was that person in 2025? #ELAs

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Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

I've always said that Best Moment is my personal favorite award. What was the greatest moment in Japanese wrestling in 2025 that stuck with you the most? #ELAs forms.gle/hh2wU5K5bgRv...

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Sbadoosh @sbadoosh.ch · 07/01/2026

Aight here are my picks. MVP: Sareee Was everywhere, always in important positions and more often than not has gotten me to watch. Joshi MVP: Marino Saihara With Sareee getting her flowers elsewhere, Marino has carried AWG on her shoulders, has been double champ and arguably the best performer.

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Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

The Joshi MVP, the Toyota Trophy is the Joshi exclusive equivalent of the MVP (which women are also allowed to win!) and utilizes the same idea of in-ring, business and overall importance to a company. That said who is the best pick for the Joshi MVP through all of 2025? #ELAs

Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

We'll turn our eyes to the #ELAs for our next ep. We've already got some votes but we need more to truly tell the story! Who was the MVP of Japanese Pro Wrestling in 2025? Who led the way in the ring, in terms of business & importance to their company? Who deserves the win most?

Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Wrestle Kingdom 20 is in the books and it wasn’t just a show - it was a farewell. STRIGGA & Dylan discuss Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement match, his legacy as the Ace, and how NJPW moves on in the post ace era. #njwk20 www.cagematch.net/r/?id=128&nr...

Eastern Lariat #316: Wrestle Kingdom 20 Review « Podcasts « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database

Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

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Now that the dust has settled on #njwk20 from a sold out Tokyo Dome, time to weigh in with some thoughts before the EL records and breaks it all down. #njpw #wrestlesky #purosky Grade on a 1-10 Scale for the whole show: Best Match: Best Cameo in Tana's Retirement Ceremony: Worst Match/Moment:

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Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

2026 Predictions! What's likely? What's unlikely? What's gonna happen in NJPW? STARDOM? AJPW? NOAH? MARIGOLD? DG? DDT? TJPW? And of course, GLEAT. All that and more on the 2026 Predictions show! cagematch.net/?id=128&nr=1340

Eastern Lariat #315.5: 2026 Predictions for Japan « Podcasts « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database

Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

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A thread of the top 25 young wrestlers in Japan as determined by this very show! With some pretty spiffy graphics if I do say so myself! 🧵

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Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

A thread of the top 25 young wrestlers in Japan as determined by this very show! With some pretty spiffy graphics if I do say so myself! 🧵

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Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Now is the time...Who are the best of the best in Japanese Pro Wrestling? 12 categories. Any kind of fan or vote is allowed, any Japanese company, any wrestler in them. Who will win? Who deserves it? Who do you got? The #ELAs are back! Vote right here! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

In episode 315 of the Eastern Lariat STRIGGA & Dylan break down the best Japanese pro wrestling talent under 25 and discuss who’s in line to become the future of puroresu. Who made it? Who is the number one wrestler now & in the future born in the 00s? #wrestlesky www.cagematch.net?id=128&nr=1339

Eastern Lariat #315: Top 25 Wrestlers 25 & Under (Japan) « Podcasts « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database

Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Eastern Lariat #315: Top 25 Wrestlers 25 & Under (Japan) « Podcasts « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database

Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

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The time has come once again for our predictions episode! Drop your predictions for 2026 in Japanese Pro Wrestling in a reply/quote and I'll discuss each one along with drop a few of mine as well. For any company, any gender, realistic or silly. What will happen in 2026? #purosky #wrestlesky

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Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

In a matter of days, we will see the first ever Eastern Lariat Top 25 25 & Under. There were a ton of great candidates but Strig & Dylan came together to make a list worthy of the best prospects in Puroresu today. Japanese wrestlers. Top 25. Who should get the spot as the top prospect in Japan?

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Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from the Eastern Lariat! As a special gift to you, we go 25 years back in time and present our review of the Super J-Cup 3rd Stage hosted by Michinoku Pro Wrestling on the 1st & 9th of April 2000! www.cagematch.net?id=128&nr=1332

Eastern Lariat #314.5: Super J Cup 3RD STAGE (2000) « Podcasts « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database

Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

The Eastern Lariat returns "From The Other Side" with there topics: ➡️ZERO1 & NOAH: Hayabusa & Mr. Smack Daddy ➡️NJPW: Wrestle Kingdom 20 card ➡️State of All Japan ➡️#DRAGONGATE King of Gate: Valletta & ISHIN show ➡️#MichiPro Great Space War www.cagematch.net?id=128&nr=1327 Hope you enjoy!

Eastern Lariat 314: DG King of Gate Final, ZERO1/AJPW/NJPW/NOAH Talk « Podcasts « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database

Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

It's time for a new episode of the EL talking EVERY region of the 2025 Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame! Dylan's joined by 1 half of the Enerald Flowshow & HOF voter @gerardditrolio.bsky.social to go over the ballot, + who we think should be up next to be nominated. www.cagematch.net?id=128&nr=1311

Eastern Lariat #312.5: 2025 Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame Ballot (w/Gerard di Trolio) « Podcasts « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database

Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

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📢NEW EPISODE!📢 Go Shiozaki’s out of NOAH, their Wrestle Odyssey Sumo Hall show coming up. NJPW ran Destruction in Kobe and has KOPW coming up, Stardom packed Korakuen, Hashimoto rules Sendai - and we still found time for DG & DDT! #purosky #joshisky #wrestlesky www.cagematch.net?id=128&nr=1304

Eastern Lariat #311: Go Leaves NOAH, Wrestle Odyssey/KOPW Previews, Stardom/Sendai/DG/DDT « Podcasts « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database

Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Eastern Lariat #311: Go Leaves NOAH, Wrestle Odyssey/KOPW Previews, Stardom/Sendai/DG/DDT « Podcasts « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database

Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

In a very special episode Dylan is joined by his Wrestle Update co-host & filmmaker Nello de Angelis to talk GAEA Girls, 25 years after it's release. A doc about GAEA's Dojo & the training methods of Chigusa Nagayo in build to trainee Saika Takeuchi's debut. CM: cagematch.net/?id=128&nr=1302

Eastern Lariat #310.5: GAEA Girls 25th Anniversary Review (w/Nello de Angelis) « Podcasts « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database

Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

N1 VICTORY PREVIEW A brand new episode of the show features Dylan joined by special guest & acclaimed author Jonathan Foye for a complete preview of NOAH's N1 Victory tournament. Every competitor is touched upon and we give our final prediction. Give it a listen below! ⬇️

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Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

For Best Promotion of the Half Year it was a close call, it coming down to a handful of votes between 1st and 2nd place, but in the end Stardom edged out DG, with a strong showing for Sendai Girls rounding out the top 3 Congratulations to World Wonder Ring Stardom! #ELAs

Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

With impressive showings against players like Nanae Takahashi, Mayu Iwatani, Utami Hayashishita & even rookie Seri Yamaoka, Victoria Yuzuki is a well deserving Most Improved in a sea of worthy candidates who took steps forward. Congratulations to the Marigold youth! #ELAs #purosky #wrestlesky

Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

For the Best Rookie of the Half Year it was a blowout win for Marvelous' Senka Akatsuki, who led the pack of an extremely talented group of wrestlers who debuted in 2024 or 2025. What heights will the 19 year old Reiwa Crush Gal reach in the second half of the year? #ELAs #wrestlesky #purosky

Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Congratulations to Flamita, primarily representing through Dragon Gate for winning the vote of "Best Foreign Wrestler in Japan" for the first half of the year. There were many strong candidates but Flamita took it home by the narrowest of margins for México! 🇲🇽 #ELAs #purosky #wrestlesky

Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Thank you to everyone who voted! We go through all the results and state our picks. Every company represented and spoken of as we run down the absolute best of the year in Japanese Pro Wrestling! #ELAs #wrestlesky #purosky #joshisky www.cagematch.net?id=128&nr=1262

Eastern Lariat #304: 2025 Japanese Wrestling Half-Year Awards « Podcasts « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database

Eastern Lariat @easternlariat.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Only 2 days left to vote! Get your picks for the best of the 1st half of the Year in if you haven't yet! Every vote counts!