Finlay vs. Evil Analysis & AEW's Overexposure of NJPW Talent | New Japan Cup 3.11.25 review

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 Stamps00:00 - 04:00: Introduction and updates on the podcast04:00 - 07:00: The rise of Bullet Club and their importance to NJPW07:00 - 11:30: AEW’s overexposure of New Japan talent and its consequences11:30 - 15:00: The flaws in AEW’s storytelling and its impact on NJPW’s talent15:00 - 18:00: Why Bullet Club is not to blame for NJPW’s struggles18:00 - 22:00: The need for New Japan to focus on quality storytelling22:00 - 23:00: Closing thoughts and listener engagement remindersBullet PointsBullet Club’s role in NJPW’s popularity and the support they still have from fansHow AEW’s mishandling of New Japan talent is hurting their credibilityWhy the AEW partnership has failed to live up to its potential for New JapanThe critical need for New Japan to return to its roots and focus on long-term storytellingThe misplacement of blame on Bullet Club when the problem lies elsewhereCall to ActionFollow me on Substack at marieshadows.substack.com for exclusive content and updatesJoin Fourth Wall for access to the Tape Study Roadmap and more wrestling insightsEngage with the podcast on Spotify and YouTube by commenting and sharing your thoughtscampesite.bio/marieshadows