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Strong Style Stories with Kevin Kelly

Strong Style Stories with Kevin Kelly

By: Podcast Heat
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 Step inside the booth — and behind the curtain — with legendary broadcaster Kevin Kelly as he relives the matches, the moments, and the madness that defined his years with New Japan Pro Wrestling. In Strong Style Stories, Kevin and co-host Joel Yentis take fans deeper than ever before into NJPW’s golden era: from the rise of Kazuchika Okada and the Bullet Club revolution to Wrestle Kingdom classics, unforgettable G1 Climax battles, and the personalities who shaped the global boom of Japanese wrestling. Each episode blends firsthand stories, surprising behind-the-scenes insight, road tales from Japan, and Kevin’s unmatched perspective calling some of the greatest matches of all time. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the world of Strong Style, this is your all-access pass to one of wrestling’s most influential eras. Strong Style Stories — where Kevin Kelly pulls back the curtain on how New Japan made history, one incredible moment at a time.Copyright © 2025 Podcast Heat LLC. All rights reserved. Art Combat Sports & Self-Defense Wrestling
Episodes
  • SICKENING THUD! Katsuyori Shibata - Sakura Genesis 2017 & THAT headbutt

    SICKENING THUD! Katsuyori Shibata - Sakura Genesis 2017 & THAT headbutt
    Apr 1 2026
    In 2017 Katsuyori Shibata was arguably on track for a Wrestler of the Year. Matches in New Japan and Rev Pro under his belt - Joel and Kevin discuss those performances, injuries and what actually happened on that fatal night in Ryogoku.
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Is New Japan Pro Wrestling now developmental for AEW?

    Is New Japan Pro Wrestling now developmental for AEW?
    Mar 23 2026
    Kevin is OK! Bipolar be damned - this week Kevin and Joel got to chat pro wrestling again. We talk about "is AEW just ECW with less drugs and more nerds?" and, with great sadness "Is NJPW now developmental for AEW?" For more info on bipolar disorder Thank you to one of the best Mental Health Nurse Specialists in the UK, Claire Amer. She will be doing supplemental podcast(s) so any questions about the condition, mental health or pro wrestling (she is a WWE fan, I am an AEW fan... I smell a sitcom etc etc) email strongstylestories@gmail.com
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Where's Kevin?!?!?

    Where's Kevin?!?!?
    Mar 18 2026
    Kevin opens up about his absences and the various struggles you find within the sport of professional wrestling. Details on bipolar disorder Thank you to one of the best Mental Health Nurse Specialists in the UK, Claire Amer. She will be doing supplemental podcast(s) so any questions about the condition, mental health or pro wrestling (she is a WWE fan, I am an AEW fan... I smell a sitcom etc etc) email strongstylestories@gmail.com
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    1 hr and 6 mins
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