Eastern Lariat #294: 2024 Eastern Lariat Awards - Best of the Year in Japan

The yearly awards return thanks to every listener who voted. The democratic process has never been respected more strongly than in the ELAs, and we proudly present the show where we reveal the winners, our reaction to the voting, and our picks as well. We go over the categories which return from last year:

The Stan Hansesn Award (Best Foreign Wrestler)

Akiyama Award (Best Rookie)

Most Improved Wrestler

Best Promotion

Show of the Year

Kawada/Taue Best Tag Team

Liger Award/Best Jr. Heavyweight

Tanahashi Trophy/Best In-Ring

Toyota Trophy/Joshi MVP

Kenta Kobashi MVP

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