The Good, The Bad, & The Tony Khan No-Show – NJPW’s Biggest Wrestle Kingdom Weekend
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In this episode, I give my full, unfiltered thoughts on NJPW’s Wrestle Kingdom 19 and Wrestle Dynasty. I break down both events, highlighting what worked, what fell flat, and why Wrestle Dynasty was an absolute mess. We also discuss my media tour, my thoughts on Chris Charlton’s suspension, and Tony Khan’s disrespectful absence from NJPW’s biggest weekend of the year. Plus, I announce a special Tape Study Chatter episode dedicated to the only true highlight from Wrestle Dynasty: Gabe Kidd vs. Kenny Omega.
Topics Covered:
- My media tour discussing NJPW, Chris Charlton’s unfair suspension, and NJPW’s silence
- Wrestle Kingdom 19: Tanahashi vs. Evil was the standout match, but the rest of the card was disappointingly average
- Wrestle Dynasty: A hot-shot booked disaster, with Kidd vs. Omega being the only redeeming match
- Tony Khan’s Absence: Why his no-show for both events was a major sign of disrespect to NJPW
- Tape Study Chatter Announcement: Breaking down Gabe Kidd vs. Kenny Omega in an upcoming episode
Final Thoughts: Wrestle Kingdom 19 had its moments but ultimately didn’t live up to the standard of past years. Wrestle Dynasty was a disaster, and Tony Khan’s absence was unacceptable. At least Kidd vs. Omega delivered. Make sure to tune in for my deep dive into that match in my upcoming Tape Study Chatter episode.
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