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Dave Meltzer on Hiroshi Tanahashi’s Legacy & NJPW Career | Speaking of Strong Style

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#NJPW #HiroshiTanahashi #DaveMeltzer #SpeakingOfStrongStyle #FightGameMedia #WrestlingHistory #KazuchikaOkada #BrockLesnar #KennyOmega #AJStyles #NewJapanProWrestling #strongstylewrestling In this special edition of Speaking of Strong Style, Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway are joined by the Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer for a masterclass on the career of "The Ace of the Universe," Hiroshi Tanahashi. As Tanahashi’s legendary in-ring career continues to be celebrated, we dive deep into the moments that defined New Japan Pro Wrestling’s resurgence. Dave Meltzer provides unparalleled insight into the pivotal rivalries and behind-the-scenes stories that shaped the modern era of Strong Style. In this episode, we discuss: The Okada Rivalry: How the series of matches with Kazuchika Okada changed the landscape of Japanese wrestling. The Brock Lesnar Factor: A candid look at whether Tanahashi’s trajectory was hindered by the "Beast Incarnate" during his NJPW run. Passing the Torch: Can Olympic Gold Medalist Aaron Wolf follow in the footsteps of The Ace? Global Superstars: Analysis of Tanahashi’s classic feuds with AJ Styles and Kenny Omega that put NJPW on the map for Western fans. The Transition: The importance of Tanahashi’s victories over legends like Keiji Muto and Satoshi Kojima to establish his dominance. Whether you are a longtime NJPW fan or a newcomer looking to understand the history of the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, this interview is a must-watch. Join the Conversation! Who was Tanahashi’s greatest rival? Did the Brock Lesnar era help or hurt NJPW? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Support Fight Game Media: Like this video if you enjoyed the interview! Subscribe and hit the bell icon for more expert wrestling analysis. Share this video with a fellow Puroresu fan! - Find all our podcasts on our website: - Follow us on Twitter/X: - Subscribe to our YouTube Page: - Follow us on Instagram/Threads: