The Big Audio Nightmare is back for a solo express edition of the podcast as Adam Summers talks about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week's topics include: ZSJ's shock IWGP World Championship victory over the weekend A look at Hirooki Goto's IWGP World Title reign and if it still had more runway Thoughts on the interpromotional tag team main event of Tanahashi Jam Initial thoughts on the New Japan signing Aaron Wolf A look at last week's eventful Stardom ...
Jun 30, 2025
The Big Audio Nightmare is back as Adam Summers & Mike Sempervive talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week's topics include: The incredible BoSJ Final between YOH and Kosei Fujita In-depth thoughts on the NJPW BoSJ as a whole The latest major shows from Stardom and Marigold OZAWA's latest title defense and Team 2000X jumping the shark A look at major shows from AJPW, Dragon Gate, and more
Jun 05, 2025
The Big Audio Nightmare is back as Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week's topics include: The impact of OZAWA on Pro Wrestling NOAH's business Thoughts on the current state of Kaito Kiyomiya AJPW Champion Carnival and looming Saito Brothers battle Saya Kamitani vs Sayaka Kurara and what it meant for Stardom's future A detailed look at the first half of the BoSJ, what is working, and what isn't Much more! Availabl...
May 21, 2025
The Big Audio Nightmare is back as Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week's topics include: Mayu Iwatani leaves Stardom to join Marigold in wrestling's worst kept secret The impact of Iwatani's move on both promotions Full analysis of Stardom's All Star Grand Queendom megashow and where they go next A look back at the career of Tam Nakano much more!
May 02, 2025
The Big Audio Nightmare is back as Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week's topics include: Full review and analysis of New Japan Pro Wrestling's Sakura Genesis A preview of NJPW Windy City Riot, which Adam will be attending live A look at the full card for Stardom's All Star Grand Queendom mega show much more! Subscribers can listen here
Apr 08, 2025
The Big Audio Nightmare is back as Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week's topics include: Full analysis of the recently completed New Japan Cup Thoughts on the David Finlay vs Shota Umino final and where both men from here The longtime-fan service that is Hirooki Goto A look at the Sakura Genesis card and the direction heading into Windy City Riot The Saya Kamitani vs Tam Nakano feud as we head toward the career ...
Mar 22, 2025
The Big Audio Nightmare is back as Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive and talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week's topics include: The final world on Hirooki Goto's emotional, improbable IWGP Title win A preview of the wide open New Japan Cup field and tournament Thoughts on Kevin Knight's potential future in WWE or AEW Yoshiki Inamura in NXT A look at the recently announced AJPW Champion Carnival lineup Stardom's next PPV and more TAM LORE Click he...
Feb 21, 2025
The Big Audio Nightmare is back as Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week's topics include: A good laugh at the NOAH - Omos - WWE situation Stardom's incredible Korakuen double main event Saya Kamitani's emergence as a major star A Stardom rookie showing tremendous potential In depth preview of NJPW New Beginning in Osaka Thoughts on Saito vs Anzai in AJPW Much more Click here to listen (sub needed)
Feb 04, 2025
The Big Audio Nightmare is back as Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week's topics include: Thoughts on Wrestle Dynasty and Wrestle Kingdom attendance and buzz A long form discussion on Shota Umino's weekend and whether he met the moment The absolutely incredible Kenny Omega vs Gabe Kidd match Takeshita's big weekend Praise for Yota Tsuji and David Finlay AZM and Mayu Iwatani have a great but too short match Much m...
Jan 11, 2025
The Big Audio Nightmare is back as Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week's topics include: OZAWA's star making GHC Championship victory and performance Shinsuke Nakamura's return to NOAH Stardom's triumphant Dream Queendom show Starlight Kid finally wins the big one AJPW Year End shot hits and misses In-depth previews of NJPW Wrestling Kingdom and Wrestle Dynasty Much more! Only for f4wonline.com subscribers
Jan 03, 2025
The Big Audio Nightmare is back as myself and Mike Sempervive talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week's topics include: The must-watch matches from NJPW World Tag League Some surprising New Japan tag league standout performers What does Tag League tell us about the road to Tokyo Dome Thoughts on All Japan's tag league and why it's all about the Saito Brothers Stardom's tag league and how the rookies are stepping up and showing out All that and much...
Dec 03, 2024
The Big Audio Nightmare is back as Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week's topics include: A look at the build to Wrestle Kingdom and Wrestle Dynasty thus far Shota Umino's underwhelming road to the Tokyo Dome main event Thoughts on Kenny Omega making his return to NJPW before AEW A full preview of NJPW x Stardom Historic Crossover 2 Why the Stardom and AJPW tag leagues are worth more of your time than NJPW's will...
Nov 12, 2024
The Big Audio Nightmare is back as Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week's topics include: A full recap an review of NJPW's King of Pro Wrestling show ZSJ wins the IWGP World Title Ryohei Oiwa's performance against Shingo Takagi A preview of New Japan's Royal Quest show this weekend Reviewing the Kiyomiya vs Kitamiya GHC Title match Much more!
Oct 17, 2024
The Big Audio Nightmare is back as Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week's topics include: The greatness of Netflix's Queen of Villains show Thoughts on recent Stardom and Marigold A full preview of NJPW's King of Pro Wrestling Show We try to game out the possibilities of Naito vs ZSJ and the booking for the rest of the year A look at GLEAT's intriguing and truly unhinged lineup at Osaka's Edion Arena
Oct 05, 2024
It's a SOLO EXPRESS edition of the Big Audio Nightmare as Adam Summers talks about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week's topics include: Ryohei Oiwa's final match in NOAH and impending return to NJPW Jake Lee's injury and where that leaves Gabe Kidd NJPW Destruction in Kobe preview Thoughts on the Ayabe vs Honda AJPW Royal Road Tournament Final A look at the latest news in Marigold and STARDOM Much more! Click Here to Listen (sub needed)
Sep 24, 2024
The Big Audio Nightmare is back as Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week's topics include: Giulia's departure from Marigold and what it means for their future A look at Stardom's 5 Star GP and differences in booking from the previous regime The NXT presence in Pro Wrestling NOAH's N1 Victory tournament The end of Yuma Anzai's first Triple Crown reign Final thoughts on the G1 Climax and who stepped up The significa...
Aug 23, 2024
The Big Audio Nightmare is back as Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week's topics include: A deep dive into the G1 Climax Thoughts on each wrestler's performance and whether their stock has been raised or lowered Best match of the tourney thoughts Praise for the incredible match between Kaito Kiyomiya and Ryohei Oiwa from the N1 Victory tournament A preview of Stardom's 5 Star GP Thoughts on the state of Marigold ...
Aug 10, 2024
The original alternate here at the EMPIRE~! is back to bring you the world famous New Japan G1 Climax 34 preview and prediction show. Website subscribers can click below to listen. This is the annual odyssey where Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive run down each night of NJPW's showcase tournament, complete with EXPERT predictions for every single match, dropping knowledge and opinion along the way.
Jul 17, 2024
The Big Audio Nightmare is back as Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week's topics include: A look at Forbidden Door from a New Japan Pro Wrestling (and STARDOM) perspective Naito's performance vs Moxley Is ANYONE ready to step up and fill the void in NJPW's main event scene Can ZSJ become a true main event star in New Japan Thoughts on recent STARDOM and Marigold shows, and Mayu Iwatani's future Wrestle Dynasty an...
Jul 02, 2024
The Big Audio Nightmare is back as Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week's topics include: Speculation on the Pro Wrestling NOAH x WWE announcement and what it will mean for all parties Thoughts on NJPW's Dominion show and Moxley vs EVIL in particular A look ahead to this weekend's New Japan Soul show with five title matches A preview of Kaito Kiyomiya vs Gabe Kidd for the GHC Heavyweight Championship A hype (or l...
Jun 14, 2024
The Big Audio Nightmare is back with Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive to talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week's topics include: A full review of Marigold's debut show What worked, what didn't, and where Marigold goes from here BOZILLA A look back at Stardom's recent Flashing Champions PPV Best of the Super Junior thoughts The All Together show and what the future of interpromotional shows may be Thoughts on AJPW, Pro Wrestling NOAH, and more Ava...
May 23, 2024
The Big Audio Nightmare is back with Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive to talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week's topics include: A full review of the top matches on STARDOM's All Star Grand Queendom show The Mayu Iwatani vs Sareee classic that was more than worth the wait Additional thoughts on Rossy Ogawa's Marigold promotion as the debut show nears A preview of NJPW's big Wrestling Dontaku weekend NOAH's Wrestle Magic show at Sumo Hall A full r...
May 03, 2024
The Big Audio Nightmare is back with Mike Sempervive and I to talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week's topics include: Full analysis of the launch of Rossy Ogawa's Marigold promotion Marigold's chances of success and how it impacts Stardom The AWG exodus to Marigold Thoughts on reports of Giulia's imminent NXT debut and what that means for Marigold and potential WWE connection Adam's live thoughts on NJPW Windy City Riot Fantasy booking multiple s...
Apr 16, 2024
The Big Audio Nightmare is back with Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive to talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week's topics include: New Japan Cup Final post script Sakura Genesis and Windy City Riot predictions and thoughts Stardom Cinderella Tournament Final review The Stardom exodus and what it means for the careers of those who are leaving AJPW Champion Carnival Preview Great matches in DDT, JTO, and more Available NOW only for f4wonline.com subs...
Mar 27, 2024
The Big Audio Nightmare is back with Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive to talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week's topics include: Stardom returns to form with two great PPVs as aroster exodus looms The return of Natsupoi and the impending departure of Giulia Thoughts on AJPW's great attendance number at Korakuen for a Junior Title match Reflections on the life and career of Yutaka Yoshie A deep dive into the disappointing 2024 New Japan Cup New Ja...
Mar 11, 2024
The Big Audio Nightmare is back with Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive to talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week's topics include: Kaisei Takechi's INCREDIBLE debut for DDT and what it means New Japan's VERY rough weekend in Sapporo Kazuchika Okada's odd final days in NJPW and how it affects the promotion going forward A deep dive into New Japan's future, what's wrong, what caused it, and how things can be salvaged Thoughts on recent AJPW and NOAH ...
Feb 26, 2024
