Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast! I am your host Marie Shadows!

In this episode, I break down the ongoing narrative around Bullet Club and the struggles New Japan is facing due to its partnership with AEW. I discuss how AEW's influence, combined with a lack of proper storytelling, is hurting New Japan's brand. We explore the misplacement of blame on Bullet Club, the overexposure of New Japan talent in AEW, and how New Japan needs to return to its roots to regain its identity.

Time Stamps

• 00:00 - 04:00: Introduction and updates on the podcast

• 04:00 - 07:00: The rise of Bullet Club and their importance to NJPW

• 07:00 - 11:30: AEW’s overexposure of New Japan talent and its consequences

• 11:30 - 15:00: The flaws in AEW’s storytelling and its impact on NJPW’s talent

• 15:00 - 18:00: Why Bullet Club is not to blame for NJPW’s struggles

• 18:00 - 22:00: The need for New Japan to focus on quality storytelling

• 22:00 - 23:00: Closing thoughts and listener engagement reminders

Bullet Points

• Bullet Club’s role in NJPW’s popularity and the support they still have from fans

• How AEW’s mishandling of New Japan talent is hurting their credibility

• Why the AEW partnership has failed to live up to its potential for New Japan

• The critical need for New Japan to return to its roots and focus on long-term storytelling

• The misplacement of blame on Bullet Club when the problem lies elsewhere

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