# Open The Voice Gate - Dragongate 2026 Kickoff, Shimizu Return & More!

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Podcast: [Open the Voice Gate](https://stenobird.com/podcast/open-the-voice-gate-755287)
Published: 2026-01-14T18:43:49+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate. Open The Voice Gate is back for 2026! Case and Mike lead off talking about the return of BIG BOSS Shimizu, including his turn, series of matches against Natural Vibes, and body transformation. As well they discuss highlights from Dragongate’s big first week of shows in 2026 including Kobe (1/8-9), Nagoya (1/10 x2) and Osaka (1/11) including U-T’s homecoming in a new venue, Ryoya Tanaka vs Riiita for the Brave Gate, DG returning to Vegas for Mania weekend, the direction for Fukuoka in February, Marcus Mathers’ DG Japan debut, Sunday’s Korakuen preview and more! Our podcast provider, Red Circle, offers the listeners the option to sponsor the show. Click on “Sponsor This Podcaster” at https://redcircle.com/shows/open-the-voice-gate and you can donate a single time, or set up a monthly donation to Open The Voice Gate! Please Rate and Review Open The Voice Gate on the podcast platform of your choice and follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/openvoicegate. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/open-the-voice-gate/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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