The United Empire's Struggles: A Disjointed Faction and the Need for Leadership | New Japan Cup 3.14.25

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

• Introduction & Overview (00:00:00)

  • Quick recap of the New Japan Cup results from March 14, 2025

  • Notable performances from Drilla Moloney, Shingo, and Jeff Cobb

• The AEW Effect on New Japan (00:21:52)

  • Criticism of AEW’s presentation of New Japan talent

  • Lack of respect for New Japan's history and its stars' legacies

  • AEW’s struggles with creating emotionally compelling storylines

• Bullet Club and House of Torture (00:22:04)

  • Addressing fan frustrations with these factions

  • Discussion on the decline in Bullet Club’s appeal

• The State of the United Empire (00:23:27)

  • Analysis of how the United Empire has lost its cohesive feel

  • The role of Jeff Cobb in the faction and his potential for singles success

  • Critique of the directionlessness of the faction

• Call to Action: Supporting the Podcast (00:27:40)

  • Encouragement to share and support the Squared Circle Podcast

  • Reminder to join the community on platforms like Spotify, Substack, and through the new Fourth Wall website

• The Tape Study Roadmap & One-on-One Consultations (00:28:22)

  • Promoting personalized consultations and feedback for wrestlers looking to improve

  • The value of the Tape Study Roadmap in elevating wrestling performance

• Closing Thoughts (00:30:56)

  • Invitation to continue the discussion and support the podcast through various platforms and channels