Jeremy and Steven are back with an emergency episode following the news of Kazuchika Okada's decision to leave New Japan Pro Wrestling. Topics covered include:
- Discussion of the factors at play, Japan's economic conditions and the state of American wrestling today.
- A look at why Okada should be a special case and not treated the way other Japanese talent has over the years.
- What's ahead for Okada's faction, CHAOS? Should they continue with a new leader, or disband altogether?
- Talk of the lack of strong leaders among New Japan factions. Who could step up, and who should form new ones?
- Will New Japan strap the rocket to one of their new stars such as Shota Umino, Ren Narita, Yota Tsuji or Yuya Uemura?
- Are there other stars from Japan that could make an impact by moving to New Japan?
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