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February 10, 2025 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including WWE and AEW apparent released this past weekend, a look at the brand new NXT names!!!, weekend TV, RAW tonight, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click Save As

February 10, 2025 - FILTHY FOUR DAILY with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including our weekly review of WWE Smackdown, plus a hideously disappointing SHOOT BATTLE ROYAL. How could you fuck up a shoot battle royal? Apparently, easily. A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click Save As

February 9, 2025 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about as we’ve got a GREAT edition of Collision to talk about, maybe the best in years, and an as-usual too-long three-hour edition of Smackdown building up Elimination Chamber. A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click Save As

February 9, 2025 - Dave Meltzer and I are back with our post UFC 312 episode of Wrestling Observer Radio. Paul Fontaine joined us to go over the show as well as the news coming out of it. Here were some of the rest of the topics we covered: New Beginning in Osaka WWE cuts AEW fires Bear Boulder […]

February 8, 2025 - It’s another busy day on Wrestling Observer Live. Ricky Starks is the new Defy World Champion, ending KENTA’s 615-day title reign in Seattle Friday night. I talk about a big win for the current AEW star. I also cover a firing in AEW and some releases in WWE. Solo Sikoa made his return on WWE […]

February 7, 2025 - Dave Meltzer and I are back with our Friday episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, talking about all the big news from today’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Here were some of the things we covered: Jake Paul used for leverage by Canelo Alvarez Dave’s story on the Janel Grant lawsuit More on the Ring Boys lawsuit Kevin […]

February 7, 2025 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about here on FUN FRIDAY including your feedback on many different topics, why AEW should cut the overrun, Grand Slam, Asuka, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click Save As

February 7, 2025 - The Royal Rumble revealed a couple of challengers for WrestleMania. And today on Wrestling Weekly, we discuss Jey Uso and Charlotte Flair’s wins as well as the reception they got on Raw. We’ll also discuss a couple of potential matches that might have been set up this week, and we take a look at the […]

February 7, 2025 - John LaRocca and I are back to talk about the major topics in the world of wrestling on this week’s Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show with our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners and losers of the week before going through our Top Five topics which included: Where Tony Khan’s creative is today compared to […]

February 6, 2025 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about as we do our weekly full reviews of AEW Dynamite and NXT TV! Tons to discuss as we head towards Vengeance Day and Grand Slam, both next Saturday. A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click Save As

February 6, 2025 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including Lance’s thoughts on the two Royal Rumble matches, the new Janel Grant lawsuit and what changes were made to it, and tons more. A fun show as always with Lance, so check it out~! Right Click Save As

February 6, 2025 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Wipeout being canceled, NXT ratings and the REVENGE OF THE DOUBLE OUCH, Dynamite from Wednesday, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click Save As

February 6, 2025 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the anniversary of the death of El Santo, Cena’s Wipe Out is canceled with Collision ratings, New Japan line-ups, full recaps of AEW Dynamite and NXT, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~! […]

February 5, 2025 - After Dark Radio with Bryan Alvarez is back with tons to talk about including all the news of the weird this week, mysterious disappearances, the drone flap and recent follow-up, humans vs. neanderthals, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click Save As

February 5, 2025 - Zachary Yarymowich | Portfolio On a new Josh Nason’s Punch-Out, allow me to introduce you to Zak Patterson, a 24-year-old indie standout from Quebec, Canada, who is on the cusp of becoming a bigger name on the scene. In under four years, the product of a strong wrestling lineage has competed over 200 times […]

February 4, 2025 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back and it’s a fucking train wreck, a technical disaster that briefly got fixed in the middle, but then after the show broke again. Whatever. Anyway, Granny joins us for her usual weekly segment, then the boys review Mid-South S6:E11, AN AWESOME SHOW. At least we got that. A […]

February 4, 2025 - It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal as Andrew Zarian and I talk about what’s going on in wrestling today, available in audio form or free on YouTube (below). We talked about the F4W Convention during WrestleMania weekend before discussing the following: Whether Jey Uso and Charlotte Flair were the right WWE Royal Rumble winners […]

February 4, 2025 - This week’s Big Vinny V Show recaps last Thursday’s edition of TNA Impact. Former TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth appeared for the first time since losing the title at Genesis and his little brother immediately got him into trouble, running his mouth and picking a fight that didn’t need to happen. Things deteriorated from there. […]

February 4, 2025 - On this week’s DKK Classic Wrestling show, I look at the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame case for “Wild” Bull Curry, a name in pro wrestling before I was a fan. Also on this show, we return to Madison Square Garden in New York City following the Jack Pfefer scandal and then we head […]

February 4, 2025 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the “Ring Boy” lawsuit, what’s up with The Rock and Drew McIntyre and Alexa Bliss and Duke Hudson and Conor McGregor, Curry Man is retiring, the WWE Raw report and Royal Rumble fallout, and more! A fun show […]

February 3, 2025 - NOAH The Big Audio Nightmare is back as Mike Sempervive and I talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week’s topics include: A good laugh at the NOAH/Omos/WWE situation Stardom’s incredible Korakuen double main event Saya Kamitani’s emergence as a major star A Stardom rookie showing tremendous potential […]

February 1, 2025 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about as we review WWE Royal Rumble 2025! Shawn and MARK join us to talk both Rumbles, Cody vs. Kevin, the most shocking moment on the show, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click Save As

January 31, 2025 - WWE This weekend is all about the WWE Royal Rumble. On the new Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I make our predictions and speculate on who is in the fastlane on the road to WrestleMania 41. We also go through this week’s AEW Dynamite. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! Click here […]

January 31, 2025 - John LaRocca and I are back to talk about the major topics in the world of wrestling on this week’s Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show with our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners and losers of the week before going through our Top Five topics which included: A very lackluster AEW Dynamite AEW Grand Slam […]

January 30, 2025 - You probably knew him as Colonel DeBeers. Before he adopted the wrestling persona of an apartheid-supporting South African heel, he was Ed Wiskoski aka “The Polish Prince” — the intelligent wrestler who helped back up all the trash talk of “Playboy” Buddy Rose in Don Owen’s Pacific Northwest territory. In this edition of the Portland […]

January 29, 2025 - After Dark Radio with Bryan Alvarez returns with special guest Father Sebastiaan, who talks the art of FANGMAKING, which is far more detailed than you’d think, vampire culture, folklore and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click Save As

January 28, 2025 - TNA Heavy is the head that wears the crown as no sooner had Joe Hendry won the TNA World title than he found himself defending it against Matt Cardona on last week’s TNA Impact — the first live edition of the show in nearly a decade. We talk about all that and more on […]

January 28, 2025 - WWE On today’s DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, the main topic of discussion is changes in pro wrestling and society over the past 30 years, how pro wrestling culture ebbed and flowed during that time, and just how great early 1990s WCW was. (From a financial standpoint, terrible, but there was also a lot of […]

January 27, 2025 - Filthy Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Tom Lawlor is back to talk all sorts of subjects including strip clubs, the prettiest title belts, and, oh yeah, a three-hour Smackdown. A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click Save As

January 26, 2025 - Karl Stern I continue to take listeners through my latest book DragonKingKarl’s Pioneer Era Pro Wrestling Omnibus: The Bible of the Pioneer Era of Pro Wrestling and thus, we have reached the 1860s: the era right before the Detroit International Tournament and the event which would (sort of) effectively kick off pro wrestling in […]

January 24, 2025 - WWE WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event returns again this weekend and on a new Wrestling Weekly, we have got our card rundown with predictions. We’ve also got thoughts on the end of Christopher Daniels’ career, more Penta in WWE, and whether or not its best to start your career as a heel or babyface. […]

January 24, 2025 - John LaRocca and I are back to talk about the major topics in the world of wrestling on this week’s Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show with our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners and losers of the week before going through our Top Five topics which included: The Omega Powers What’s the end game for […]

January 22, 2025 - After Dark Radio with Bryan Alvarez is back with the NEW DEBUT SHOW, because, yes, we made it the entire show without being kicked off Sports Byline! The curse is lifted, but we’ll take your text messages on times you’ve been cursed, talked “egg-shaped UFO recoveries”, take phone calls and tons more. A fun show […]

January 21, 2025 - WWE It’s a special edition of the Big Vinny V Show with a very special guest: MMA and pro wrestling vet “Filthy” Tom Lawlor. We start with WWE SmackDown, a very long show that featured Kevin Owens vs. Rey Mysterio in a first-time matchup and Tiffany Stratton defending the Women’s title for the first […]

January 17, 2025 - After my 12-part 2024 year in review series, we get back to regular programming on Josh Nason’s Punch-Out with friend of the show Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics returning for his quarterly visit to discuss the prior quarter of AEW business, formerly called the AEW investors call. We talk about all the big headlines including the […]

January 11, 2025 - NJPW The Big Audio Nightmare is back as myself and Mike Sempervive talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week’s topics include: Thoughts on Wrestle Dynasty and Wrestle Kingdom attendance and buzz A long form discussion on Shota Umino’s weekend and whether he met the moment The absolutely […]

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January 8, 2025 - It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal as Andrew Zarian and I talk about what’s going on in wrestling today, available in audio form or free on YouTube (below). We kicked off the show talking about our break and the new year before discussing the following: WWE Raw debuts on Netflix and if the game […]

January 7, 2025 - On this week’s DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, I take a look back to the 1930s for more history from Madison Square Garden as the fallout from Jack Pfefer’s expose of pro wrestling continues, a rare hybrid/shoot style show takes place at the Tokyo Dome in 1992, and we discuss the case of Tully Blanchard & […]

January 7, 2025 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including all the news from the RAW on Netflix debut, what happened, what was cut, what made sense and what didn’t, and more, plus New Japan Tokyo Dome fallout, Chris Charlton, Bronson Reed, ratings, and tons more. A fun […]

January 6, 2025 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including all the details on the Netflix RAW debut, run time, Smackdown perhaps moving back to two hours later this year, the Tokyo Dome shows, Kenny Omega, Chris Charlton, Smackdown, and tons more. A fun show as always […]

January 6, 2025 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including two nights of the Tokyo Dome, fallout from the shows, the AEW/New Japan relationship, Takeshita signing with New Japan, Collision, Smackdown, the first RAW on Netflix Monday night, a preview of the show, and tons more. A packed […]

January 5, 2025 - NJPW In this uninterrupted, commercial-free Wrestling Observer Live, we get into all the wrestling from this weekend including NJPW’s Wrestle Kingdom and Wrestle Dynasty shows, the latter of which saw the in-ring return of Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks once again winning the IWGP Tag Team titles. I also talk about last Friday’s […]

January 5, 2025 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with our second show on a very long day reviewing the far superior New Japan/AEW/CMLL/Stardom Wrestle Dynasty Show from Saturday night! Tons of great matches, the return of Kenny Omega, and more! A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click Save As

January 4, 2025 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back for our first of two shows today, this one covering the New Japan January 4th WrestleKingdom Tokyo Dome show! Thoughts on all the matches and storylines, plus a preview of tonight’s Wrestle Dynasty! A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click Save As

January 4, 2025 - In the middle of two big Tokyo Dome shows, that means a special edition of Wrestling Observer Live. Journalist and Pacific Rim podcast co-host Fumi Saito joins me from Tokyo to give his first person perspective of last night’s Wrestle Kingdom 19. We talk all the results and give our thoughts on the matches. Stateside, […]

January 3, 2025 - Dave Meltzer and I are back with our Friday episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, talking about all the big news from today’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter. John Pollock from Post Wrestling and Paul Fontaine joined us on the show. Here were some of the things we covered: The latest on the Janel Grant lawsuit WWE Raw […]

January 3, 2025 - WWE In the first Wrestling Weekly episode of the new year, Les Thatcher and I look at how AEW set their 2025 table on this week’s Dynamite. We also look ahead to WWE Raw’s Netflix debut which will include Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! Click here […]

January 3, 2025 - Paul Fontaine subs in for John LaRocca on this week’s Fight Game as we talked about the major topics in the world of wrestling. Jeremy Finestone also joined us to preview this weekend’s Wrestle Kingdom and Wrestle Dynasty. This show was also live streamed on YouTube which you can watch below. We kicked off the […]

January 2, 2025 - The Big Audio Nightmare is back as myself and Mike Sempervive talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week’s topics include: OZAWA’s star making GHC Championship victory and performance Shinsuke Nakamura’s return to NOAH Stardom’s triumphant Dream Queendom show Starlight Kid finally wins the big one AJPW Year End […]

January 2, 2025 - WWE The final installment of the fourth-ever Josh Nason’s Punch-Out pro wrestling year in review series has arrived with a stop in December. Joining me is Paul Fontaine, my co-host of the now-departed annual MMA year in review series. Among the many topics we delve into: The return of WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event […]

January 1, 2025 - I round out the year of 2024 by taking a look at the concerning fanbases of multiple pop culture fields including pro wrestling. Over the past few years, wrestling fanbases have seemingly been at war with each other with fans of WWE hating fans of AEW and vice versa. Even the media has been feuding. […]

December 30, 2024 - Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor are back with tons to talk about as we recap the Smackdown show from Friday night, the build to the ladder match at Royal Rumble, the best title belts that are no the Winged Eagle, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click […]

December 30, 2024 - AEW The Josh Nason’s Punch-Out pro wrestling year in review series arrives in November with returning guest Rich Kraetsch of Voices of Wrestling. Even though we cover things that happened just last month, there was a lot to dissect and talk about including: WWE Survivor Series, CM Punk being owed a favor from Paul […]

December 29, 2024 - The 1000 Hours subseries of the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show is all about the pioneer era of wrestling with myself, author of the DragonKingKarl Pioneer Era Pro Wrestling Omnibus, as the host. We continue to work our way through the book and are now up to just prior to the 1870 Detroit International Tournament. It […]

December 28, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about as we recap AEW Worlds End, a show that more than paid off an awesome Continental Classic, two big returns, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click Save As

December 28, 2024 - John LaRocca and I are back on The Fight Game Podcast as we talked about the major topics in the world of wrestling. Joining us this week for our inaugural NXT Draft were Keila Cash and Scott Young from The WRAP. We picked current NXT acts that we believe have the best opportunity to come […]

December 27, 2024 - After Dark Radio with Bryan Alvarez is back with a FREE SHOW, part 2 of our interview with Michael Cremo, author of FORBIDDEN ARCHEOLOGY! We’ll discuss a ton of topics including out-of-place artifacts that point to a human presence on Earth millions and perhaps billions of years ago, dinosaurs and humans co-existing, and more! Plus, […]

December 27, 2024 - WWE As the year draws to a close, Les Thatcher & I look back on 2024 in both WWE and AEW as well as our predictions for AEW’s Worlds End PPV this Saturday. Thanks for listening and Happy New Year~! Click here to listen (sub needed)

December 27, 2024 - As the end of the year approaches, so does our pro wrestling year in review series with a stop in October and first-time guest Denise Salcedo of Instinct Culture and this very website. For an hour, Denise and I go through all the big happenings from my favorite month of the year including: Tony Khan […]

December 20, 2024 - AEW With the Gold and Blue league matches nearly complete in AEW’s Continental Classic, Les Thatcher and I discuss who has got the best shot to make the semifinals. We also talk about all the fallout from last weekend’s Saturday Night’s Main Event fallout in WWE. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! […]

December 20, 2024 - John LaRocca and I are back to talk about the major topics in the world of wrestling on this week’s Fight Game Podcast. Before we got into the show, we discussed the extension of The Fight Game Podcast brand by doing some special shows on the Fight Game Media YouTube channel in 2025. We’re always going […]

December 19, 2024 - After Dark Radio with Bryan Alvarez is back with special guest MICHAEL CREMO, author of the cult classic FORBIDDEN ARCHEOLOGY. We’ll talk tons of topics including out of place artifacts, evidence that history is not what we’ve learned about in textbooks, humans and dinosaurs co-existing and tons more. A fun show as always, so check […]

December 18, 2024 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with our fun monthly live Q&A tackling all sorts of topics inside and outside the ring! This show is FREE, and if you love it, it’s one of over EIGHTY podcasts we produce every month. EIGHTY! Sign up today and access all of them, […]

December 17, 2024 - TNA The final big TNA show of 2024 was last Friday’s Final Resolution, the company’s second streaming special in just two weeks. With so little time to promote a show, perhaps it’s no surprise that the biggest story coming out of the event wasn’t any of the matches, but a returning star. Tessa Blanchard […]

December 16, 2024 - After Dark Radio with Bryan Alvarez returns with a SPECIAL BONUS SHOW because I CAN’T WAIT UNTIL THURSDAY TO TALK ABOUT THESE DRONES. Yes, the “drones” over New Jersey. The “drone invasion”. It is not. I will tell you why. A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click Save As

December 11, 2024 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including thoughts on NXT, the art of working, the Women’s US and IC Titles, more two-day PLEs, and tons more. A fun show as always, and it’s FREE! Sign up however you are listening, wrestlingobserver.com, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or […]

December 11, 2024 - TNA Somebody at TNA Wrestling scheduled two app specials in two weeks, leaving the crew scrambling to throw a card together for last Thursday’s Impact with no time to waste. That means I have no time to waste on this week’s Big Vinny V Show with a recap of the beginning of the final […]

December 5, 2024 - On a new Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling podcast, we take a trip back to the late-90s, specifically 1998. 26 years ago on December 5, 1998, the finals of the All-Japan Pro Wrestling Real World Tag League took place as Kenta Kobashi & Jun Akiyama faced off against Vader & Stan Hansen. Fumi Saito talks to […]

December 3, 2024 - TNA On this week’s Big Vinny V Show, it’s all about last Friday’s Turning Point streaming special The main event saw Nic Nemeth defending the TNA World championship against Eddie Edwards in an excellent main event that raised further questions about the champ’s relationship with John Layfield. We also saw the continuing rise of […]

December 3, 2024 - The Big Audio Nightmare is back as Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week’s topics include: The must-watch matches from the NJPW World Tag League Some surprising NJPW tag league standout performers What does the Tag League tell us about the road to […]

November 26, 2024 - It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal as Andrew Zarian and I talk about what’s going on in wrestling today. This episode is also available for free on YouTube (below), Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. We kicked off the show talking about the Thanksgiving holiday before hitting on some key topics such as: Ricky Starks’ comments […]

November 24, 2024 - The Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast is back! Fumi Saito talks to me about the success of both Queen of Villains in Japan — the story of wrestling legend Dump Matsumoto — as well as the Mr. McMahon docuseries on Netflix. Plus, CIMA & Shingo, Davey Boy Smith Jr., Wrestle Kingdom & Wrestle Dynasty take […]

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November 13, 2024 - This week’s DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show looks back to the 1930s and all the drama surrounding Madison Square Garden. Then, we travel back in time to one of my favorite Tokyo Dome shows — the night Stan Hansen knocked one of Big Van Vader’s eyeballs out. Finally, during the second half of the show, we […]

November 12, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Granny & Craig & Shawn Show is back with a FREE episode talking TONS of different things including our T-shirt contest, Granny’s got a huge announcement, the best things from the 1980s, her wrestling and soap opera reports, the trivia game, and more. Then the boys review an awesome show, […]

November 12, 2024 - It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal (available for free on YouTube below in addition to audio) as Andrew Zarian and I talk about what’s going on in wrestling today. We kicked off the show talking Andrew’s latest scoop on both AEW and Ring of Honor running New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom. We then hit […]

November 12, 2024 - The Big Audio Nightmare is back as myself and Mike Sempervive talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week’s topics include: A look at the build to both Wrestle Kingdom and Wrestle Dynasty thus far Shota Umino’s underwhelming road to the Tokyo Dome main event Thoughts on Kenny Omega […]

November 12, 2024 - TNA This week’s Big Vinny V Show recaps last Thursday’s TNA Impact which was kind of a one-match show…but what a great match it was. “Speedball” Mike Bailey defended his X-Division title against Moose in a David-and-Goliath contest pitting the promotion’s top big man against one of its best high-flyers. Otherwise? Joe Hendry desperately […]

November 12, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including RAW from Monday night, the War Games show and the decision they’ve made for the main event, NXT and AEW line-ups, all the news and more! A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click Save […]

November 12, 2024 - WWE Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the death of Scorpio Jr., Linda McMahon and the Trump Administration, Elimination Chamber to Toronto, Gran Hamada, Kemonito is kind of back, ratings, tons of MMA news, plus the RAW report and RAW spoilers to end […]

November 11, 2024 - Filthy Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including a busy weekend for Tom with a tag match loss and getting shunned by a stunt granny, then it’s the full Smackdown review from Friday night and a SPONSORSHIP SNACKDOWN! A fun and exciting show as always, […]

November 11, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the Hall of Fame, WWE Crown Jewel PPV numbers, line-ups for this coming week, Fighting Spirit Unleashed plus new Tokyo Dome matches, Smackdown, Collision, the newly-created WWE Women’s U.S. Title, and more. A fun show as always so […]

November 10, 2024 - Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about including full reviews of Rampage and Collision this week! Lots to discuss, although Rampage is so skippable that starting next week we’ll be covering Collision and Smackdown instead. Collision’s last half hour was very good. We’ve also got notes on what we’ll […]

November 10, 2024 - My pioneer era focus on the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show returns this week with a look back at 1886 — a year of change in professional wrestling. Clarence Whistler had been one of the top stars of the last few years, but died while on tour of Australia in late-1885. Col. James H. McLaughlin had […]

November 10, 2024 - I am back with another episode of Wrestling Observer Live where what we saw on Friday’s WWE SmackDown kicks us off. That show saw the latest chapter in the Bloodline Civil War as they are now set to go face-to-face at this month’s Survivor Series: WarGames. I discusses everything else from Friday including the newly-announced […]

November 9, 2024 - It’s time for a Saturday Wrestling Observer Live, taking about an edition of WWE SmackDown that would make Jerry Lawler proud. Kevin Owens gave Randy Orton an illegal piledriver that sent “The Viper to the hospital on a stretcher while Sami Zayn longs for the old days…of 2022. Plus, WWE introduced a new championship. Journalist […]

November 8, 2024 - Dave Meltzer and I are back with our Friday episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, talking about all the big news from today’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Here were some of the things we covered: Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite vs. WWE NXT ratings analysis Kenny Omega’s impending return AEW revamping their in-arena experience WWE ID program Conor McGregor […]

November 8, 2024 - AEW Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about on FUN FRIDAY!, including get-well wishes for a few folks in wrestling, a look at the new WWE ID deals and who has them, AEW vs. NXT ratings, the weekend line-up, your phone calls and more! A […]

November 8, 2024 - WWE It’s a brand-new Wrestling Weekly. Can Roman Reigns, Sami Zayn and The Usos get it together before The Bloodline 2.0 takes them out In AEW, who will get their hands on MJF first: Adam Cole or Roderick Strong or both? Can Orange Cassidy defeat Jon Moxley for the AEW World title? Can anyone […]

November 8, 2024 - John LaRocca and I are back to talk about the major topics in the world of wrestling on this week’s Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show with our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners and losers of the week before going through our Top Five topics which included: The return of the AEW vs. NXT Wednesday […]

November 8, 2024 - After Dark Radio with Bryan Alvarez is back with another fun show featuring part 1 of an interview with AP Sylvia, author of Vampires of Lore: Traits and Modern Misconceptions, and the locationsoflore.com website! VAMPIRES! Plus, all the news including a game cam capture of an alleged Bigfoot. A fun show as always so check […]

November 7, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about as we break down the latest Wednesday Night War! Full results of both AEW Dynamite and NXT on the CW, two really good shows. Plus, a special bonus, fun stuff to watch with your kids. A fun show as always so check it […]

November 7, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW and NXT going head-to-head on Wednesday night, what Vince McMahon is up to if anyone cares, Michael Hayes and Bruce Prichard taking leaves, the rest of the news and more! A packed show as always so check […]

November 7, 2024 - AEW Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including Bruce Prichard and Michael Hayes both on leave from WWE, TKO earnings report, the line-up for the Tokyo Dome and the AEW Wrestle Dynasty show the next day, ratings, full reviews of both AEW Dynamite and […]

November 5, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with a very special episode, as it’s GRANNY’S 95TH BIRTHDAY PARTY! We’ve got songs and poems and the usual wrestling and soap opera reports, the whole nine yards. Then, the boys review Mid-South Wrestling S4:E2 with the, uh, DREAM MATCH. A fun show as always so […]

November 5, 2024 - TNA TNA Wrestling came out of its biggest show of the year with plenty of questions and on this week’s Big Vinny V Show, I look at whether they answered them on the follow-up edition of Impact. Can Joe Hendry trust Nic Nemeth or is the TNA World Campion in cahoots with Frankie Kazarian […]

November 5, 2024 - Rasslin’ History I take the wrestling time machine back to October 1984 on today’s DragonKingKarl Show. Here’s a look at just a few things that happened: WWF continued to grow and invade territories Hulk Hogan was running a program against “Big” John Studd after Jesse Ventura’s career ended due to illness The AWA remained […]

November 5, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including tons of notes from New Japan Power Struggle, Crown Jewel big business, AEW vs. NXT preview for the head-to-head battle on Wednesday night, Puder vs. Angle 20th anniversary, ratings, RAW report, mailbag and more. A fun show as […]

November 3, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about as we review the WWE Crown Jewel show with a great Cody vs. Gunther main event, then break down the AEW Collision show from Saturday night, a fun show overall. A good time as always, so check it out~! Right Click […]

November 1, 2024 - WWE On a new Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I preview Saturday’s WWE Crown Jewel from Saudi Arabia. Who will become the inaugural Crown Jewel champions? Can Roman Reigns and Jey Uso get on the same page? Will Kevin Owens make Randy Orton pay for demanding a match with him? Thanks for listening and […]

November 1, 2024 - Paul Fontaine is back as my guest host on the Halloween-themed edition of The Fight Game Podcast. We went live on the F4W YouTube channel and you can watch the video version below. We kicked off with our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners and losers of the week before going through our Top Five topics which […]

October 31, 2024 - After Dark Radio is back with our HALLOWEEN EDITION, and it’s a big one! We’ve got spooky stories from listeners, a legitimate medical study on the past life experiences of children, some other crazy news including Tucker Carlson getting attacked by a DEMON, then part 2 of our Eric Harrelson interview talking The Exorcist Effect, […]

October 30, 2024 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including Chris Bey, the auction items Lance is donating to his fundraiser, Vince trying to start a new company, tons of thoughts on this week’s NXT show, plus Bryan UNLEASHES on insurance companies and collection agencies. A fun show […]

October 30, 2024 - This week marks the official launch of my new 700-page monster research project on the pioneer era of United States wrestling: the DragonKingKarl Pioneer Era Pro Wrestling Omnibus: The Bible of the Pioneer Era of Pro Wrestling. The book is available now in either print form or Kindle on Amazon. On this week’s DKK Show, […]

October 30, 2024 - TNA Last Saturday featured TNA Wrestling’s biggest show of the year — Bound for Glory — with some very high highs and a few very low lows. The highs: Vikingo vs. “Speedball” Mike Bailey in a spectacular X-Division showcase, PCO vs. Matt Cardona destroying each other for our entertainment; and Masha Slamovich vs. Jordynne […]

October 28, 2024 - FILTHY FOUR DAILY with Bryan Alvarez and Tom Lawlor is back with a FREE SHOW today talking tons of different things, including meaningless banter on energy drinks, knee injuries and more, plus best wishes to Chris Bey and a full review of one of the best Smackdowns of the year with an all-timer moment in […]

October 27, 2024 - WWE On this episode of my 1000 Hours subseries on the Pioneer Era, I wanted to look at one of the oldest books to talk about that time called From Milo to Londos which gave us a lot of information and also some misinformation. If you’re here, buy my new DragonKingKarl Pioneer Era Pro […]

October 25, 2024 - John LaRocca and I are back to talk about the major topics in the world of wrestling on this week’s Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off with our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners and losers of the week before going through our Top Five topics which included: Kyle Fletcher’s star rising The BCC vs. the AEW B […]

October 24, 2024 - After Dark Radio with Bryan Alvarez is back with a fun show! We’re joined by Eric Harrelson, co-author of the Exorcist Effect, to discuss how movies like The Exorcist and Rosemary’s Baby impacted an entire generation and influenced everyone from charlatans to serial killers, and gave rise to everything from the Satanic Panic to QAnon. […]

October 22, 2024 - TNA It’s Tuesday and a TNA pay-per-view week, so it’s time for a new Big Vinny V episode. The positives of TNA Impact this past week: “Speedball” Mike Bailey and Leon Slater had an excellent X-Division title match, and the Mike Santana vs. Moose program is heating up. The negatives: Bound For Glory, the […]

October 22, 2024 - It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal, which is also available for free on YouTube below, as Andrew Zarian and I talk about what’s going on in wrestling today. We kicked off the show talking about the tribalism and goofiness between hardcore fans of AEW and WWE. We then hit on some key topics such […]

October 21, 2024 - Filthy Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including TOM WATCHES PIERS MORGAN’S PIERS SIX, Smackdown from Friday night, then the full Sponsorship Snackdown with the CHICKEN BIG MAC. A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click Save As

October 18, 2024 - There’s a new sheriff in town, and his name is Jon Moxley. We discuss how the new champ and the BCC are looking to make changes in AEW and whether or not Jimmy Uso can convince his brother to link up against The Bloodline. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! Click Here to […]

October 17, 2024 - NJPW The Big Audio Nightmare is back as myself (Mike Sempervive) and Adam Summers talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week’s topics include: A full recap and review of NJPW’s King of Pro Wrestling show ZSJ wins the IWGP World Title Ryohei Oiwa’s performance against Shingo Takagi […]

October 8, 2024 - It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal, which is also available for free on YouTube below, as Andrew Zarian and I talk about what’s going on in wrestling today. We kicked off the show talking about what we missed over the last few weeks including the AEW to Fox rumors. We talked about tonight’s AEW […]

October 5, 2024 - The Big Audio Nightmare is back as Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week’s topics include: The greatness of Netflix’s Queen of Villains show Thoughts on recent Stardom and Marigold shows A full preview of NJPW’s King of Pro Wrestling show We try […]

September 24, 2024 - It’s a SOLO EXPRESS edition of the Big Audio Nightmare as I talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week’s topics include: Ryohei Oiwa’s final match in NOAH and impending return to NJPW Jake Lee’s injury and where that leaves Gabe Kidd NJPW Destruction in Kobe preview Thoughts on […]

September 10, 2024 - It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal, which is also available for free on YouTube below, as Andrew Zarian and I talk about what’s going on in wrestling today. We kicked off the show talking about eating crow, before digging into the latest on the AEW TV deal. We discussed all the things that Andrew […]

August 24, 2024 - AEW For the first time in two months, Josh Nason’s Punch-Out has returned with a new episode looking at the second quarter in AEW business with the one & only Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics. We sift through all the interesting news & notes from April, May and June and how that has brought AEW […]

June 26, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including all the latest news, from the death of Sika to Dynamite tonight and NXT’s main event angle. Then we are joined by Sarian Soft Paws to talk the death of Big Cat Scott Henson, with part 2 to […]

June 26, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Granny & Craig & Shawn Show is back with tons to talk about! Granny had some tech difficulties, but she was a trooper and did her segment over the phone, then the boys sat down to review the very first episode of NXT from Full Sail on June 20, 2012, […]

June 25, 2024 - It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal which is also available for free on YouTube below. Joining Andrew Zarian and I for the majority of the show was author and podcaster J.D. Oliva. We talked about his brand new book GAIJIN, which you can currently pledge on Kickstarter. We also talked about the low AEW […]

June 25, 2024 - With Bryan Alvarez investigating what this Hawk Tuah thing is all about, Filthy Tom Lawlor joins Mike Sempervive to review last night’s Raw, preview NXT, read Ronda Rousey’s graphic novel synopsis, talk about Conor, and much more. A fun show as always, so check it out~! Download the subscriber exclusive commercial-free edition here!

June 25, 2024 - WWE Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the stabbing incident with 2 Cold Scorpio, Indiana’s WWE PLE deal, a key executive let go from WWE, the WWE Money in the Bank lineup, our WWE Raw eport with tons of angles, ratings notes, mailbag, […]

June 24, 2024 - By popular demand, Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez, Tom Lawlor and Lance Storm is back, and, also by popular demand, today they are reviewing READY TO RUMBLE. READY. TO. FUCKING. RUMBLE. That is all. RIGHT CLICK SAVE AS

June 24, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including why Bryan presumes the Dynamite rating will be back to normal this week and also why there are still many red flags, Jamie Kellner and WCW, the new WWE Indianapolis deal, did the Wyatt Sicks kill everyone, and […]

June 24, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the death of Jamie Kellner and what his role was in the death of WCW, the death of the first man ever to walk the aisle in UFC, Smackdown has a new writer, tons of other weekend news […]

June 23, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about as we review the AEW Rampage and Collision shows for this week, the latter of which had an incredible main event, plus Bryan has some thoughts on the Dynamite rating this week. A fun show as always so check it out~! […]

June 23, 2024 - WWE On a Sunday edition of Wrestling Weekly, we cap off a very newsworthy week talking about the arrival of Jacob Fatu on Friday’s WWE SmackDown, the issues between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre reaching a new level, and, yes, that Dynamite rating. Thanks for listening and have a great week~! Click here to […]

June 22, 2024 - Wrestling Observer LIve with Jim Valley is back. Jacob Fatu finally debuts in WWE. Bradley Craig on Drew McIntyre and Clash at the Castle. Plus, how you can win an autographed Cody Rhodes weight belt and help some kids have a productive summer. Click Here to Listen (subscription needed)

June 21, 2024 - Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over the big stories in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Dave and I talked about the following: AEW’s historically low rating for Wednesday’s Dynamite SummerSlam matches Conor McGregor’s injury Okada vs. Ultimo Guerrero Kevin Kelly and Matt Hardy talk about Tony Khan […]

June 21, 2024 - With Bryan Alvarez looking for the right time to pop out & show people, Filthy Tom Lawlor joins Mike Sempervive to talk about all of the day’s news. WWE reportedly closing in on a multi-year deal with the state of Indiana, Dynamite rating collapses, the passing of UFC 1’s Teila Tuli, fun with Shane-O-Mac in […]

June 21, 2024 - John LaRocca and I are back to talk about the major topics in the world of professional wrestling on this week’s Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show with our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners and losers of the week. Then, we went through our Top Five topics of the week which included discussions on the […]

June 20, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about including our full recaps of AEW Dynamite and NXT. Dynamite was another excellent show with some great wrestling and some good booking leading into the future, and NXT was, well, the worst-booked NXT in recent memory. A fun show as always so check […]

June 20, 2024 - It’s a very special Figure Four Daily featuring Bryan Alvarez, Tom Lawlor AND Lance Storm, and we talk about everything from Who Killed WCW?, to the latest WWE Speed tournament, to the PROPER way to apply the crossface and if it matters. A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click Save As!

June 20, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including a ton of thoughts on the Owen Hart tournament and Wembley, NXT’s preposterous booking for Je’Von Evans and why it’s a bigger story than just his booking, all the news and more. A fun show as always so […]

June 20, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including a shooting involving longtime MMA fighter Shannon Ritch, a recap of episode three of “Who Killed WCW?”, AEW offering past PPVs on Triller, FantasticaMania, ratings, how much it costs to rent the DOME, AEW Dynamite & NXT reports, […]

June 19, 2024 - On this week’s DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, we have a ton of classic pro wrestling discussion on a variety of topics. The latest match in my Greatest Kayfabe Tournament (GKT) is here and the voters are split on a match between Kenny Omega and Terry Funk…but we have a winner! I also have more from […]

June 18, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Shawn & Granny Show is back with tons to talk about including whether or not you, the dear listener, have ever seen a GHOST, plus her wrestling report, soap opera report, BOWLING REPORT, what she got Bryan for her birthday, and a quiz. Then the boys review WWF […]

June 18, 2024 - Image via WWE It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal which is also available for free on YouTube below. Andrew Zarian and I dug right into WWE’s past weekend with Clash at the Castle talk. We also discussed the following: What we thought of Drew McIntyre losing in his home country of Scotland Why McIntyre […]

June 18, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including a very newsworthy RAW with Uncle Howdy killing blokes, Drew McIntyre quitting, Seth Rollins returning and more, plus all of the rest of the news and line-ups. A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click […]

June 18, 2024 - WWE Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the deaths of Scott Henson and James Castle, updates to the G1 tournament, CMLL announces their 91st anniversary show, ratings, UFC this weekend in Saudi Arabia and what is interesting about it, the RAW report with […]

June 17, 2024 - On today’s show, Mike Sempervive flies solo and fills you in on everything you need to know from around the world of wrestling. A look back at WWE’s Clash at the Castle and a look forward to Raw, plus TNA Against All Odds and all the news. A fun show as always, so check it […]

June 16, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about including the WWE Clash at the Castle show from Saturday night. We also have a special tribute to the last Scott Henson, AKA the Big Cat, who tragically passed away this weekend. A packed show, so check it out. Right Click To Save!

June 16, 2024 - Hour 49 of the 1000 Hours podcast subseries on the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show is a packed one. The subseries is my detailed, heavily researched look at the pioneer era of pro wrestling, or pro wrestling before the time of Frank Gotch. On today’s episode, I answer a question about Davy Crockett whose obituary following […]

June 16, 2024 - On today’s Wrestling Observer Live, I break down WWE’s Clash at the Castle from Saturday, including my thoughts on the finish of World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre. How many more times will Drew get screwed over? Also, It was announced this morning at NOAH’s Yokohama show that WWE star AJ Styles is […]

June 16, 2024 - WWE Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including Saturday’s WWE Clash at the Castle that saw Drew McIntyre losing in his home country and Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn winning the Women’s Tag Team titles. We also talk the latest in the Cung Le […]

June 15, 2024 - On today’s Wrestling Observer Live, I present a throwback to the 90s with Mark Flitman, the producer of the WWF Royal Rumble, WWE Raw and Rage in the Cage video games for Sega and Super Nintendo. He answers your questions like who picked the rosters, the finishers, plus great anecdotes including a funny Bobby Heenan […]

June 14, 2024 - Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over the big stories in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Dave and I talked about the following: The Rock and WrestleMania 41 Clash at the Castle What’s up with Ricochet and Chad Gable The mid-level pro wrestling market Conor McGregor Episode 2 […]

June 14, 2024 - With Bryan Alvarez being sent to culture training, Filthy Tom Lawlor joins Mike Sempervive in getting you ready for a busy weekend. Predictions for WWE Clash at the Castle, TNA Against All Odds, the main bouts from NJPW, NOAH & more. A fun show as always, so check it out~! Click Here to Listen (subscription […]

June 14, 2024 - Today on the show we give our WWE Clash at the Castle predictions. Will any championships change hands? Could Drew McIntyre break into song again? Plus, we discuss the week in AEW. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! Click Here to Listen (sub needed)

June 14, 2024 - John LaRocca and I are back to talk about the latest major topics in the world of professional wrestling on this week’s Fight Game. We kicked off the show with our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners and losers of the week. Then, we went through our Top Five topics of the week which included discussions on the […]

June 14, 2024 - The Big Audio Nightmare is back as Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week’s topics include: Speculation on the Pro Wrestling NOAH x WWE announcement and what it will mean for all parties Thoughts on NJPW Dominion and Moxley vs. EVIL in particular […]

June 13, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about as we review the best Dynamite in months, talk about all the great things they did that harken back to the first few years of the company, plus NXT with some good stuff and a baffling main event segment. A fun show as […]

June 13, 2024 - AEW Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the best AEW Dynamite in quite some time and why, Clash at the Castle this weekend, Hikuleo’s new name, AEW vs. NXT ratings notes, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~! […]

June 13, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including Who Killed WCW episode 2, WWE working with NOAH and Marigold, ratings, Conor McGregor, AEW Dynamite and NXT TV reports, Rampage spoilers and more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Timestamps:Start: Bryan’s birthday, ‘Who Killed […]

June 12, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the Death of WCW and thoughts on the VICE show, all the news in wrestling, the NXT TV review with the finishes Bryan really didn’t like, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~! […]

June 11, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Granny & Craig & Shawn Show is back with tons to talk about including our weekly chat with Granny, soap operas and wrestling and, well, word definitions. Then the boys review WWF Challenge Season 1 episode 16! A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click Save As

June 11, 2024 - WWE It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal which is also available for free on YouTube below. Andrew Zarian and I opened up the show talking about him putting his young son in the camel clutch last weekend as well as doing lots of tanning. We then discussed some actual wrestling things like: Bron […]

June 11, 2024 - Filthy Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including WWE Smackdown from Friday night with the build towards Clash at the Castle, and the second edition of a WWE Speed Tournament with the winner getting a shot at Ricochet’s belt. A fun show as always so […]

June 11, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the latest on John Lauranitis, Nick Wayne and TripleMania, the return of Uncle Howdy, ratings, RAW notes, injuries, new Bloodline members and tons more. A fun show as always so check it the fuck out! Right Click Save […]

June 11, 2024 - On this episode of the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, I take a look at the results of the latest match in the final eight of my GKT (the Greatest Kayfabe Tournament) pitting Brock Lesnar against Mitsuharu Misawa. These two would have had an incredible match in their primes and I discuss that along with your […]

June 11, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including Dax Harwood having to take time off, Ricochet’s status after RAW, Hikuleo coming to WWE, ratings, AEW and NXT previews for the week, RAW report from Monday, mailbag and more. A fun show as always so check it […]

June 10, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the future of TNA, NXT Battleground recap and notes, upcoming show line-ups, Ricochet likely leaving WWE and more, then Vinny Pacifico joins us for a really fun interview talking independent pro-wrestling, energy drinks and more! A fun show […]

June 10, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the latest on Ricochet and his WWE contract status, NXT’s PLE from Sunday night, Dominion and all the New Japan news coming out of it, AEW Collision and Smackdown TV notes, and tons more. A fun show as […]

June 9, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about in our look at AEW Rampage and Collision this week! Lots to discuss as they build towards next week with lots of video packages and matches announced, and Forbidden Door at the end of the month. A fun show as always […]

June 9, 2024 - I am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live on another busy weekend in wrestling. With the new “Who Killed WCW?” show produced by The Rock’s Seven Bucks Productions premiering this past week on Vice, I give my my take on the demise of WCW. I also cover the expiring contracts in WWE […]

June 8, 2024 - It’s Saturday and that means Wrestling Observer Live. As much as they tried, fans on this week’s WWE SmackDown and AEW Dynamite couldn’t shake either Piper Niven and Rush with their stupid “WHAT?” chants. Can we stop with that already, please? Hulk Hogan cut a promo for DDT Pro Wrestling. No, really. We’ll play it […]

June 7, 2024 - Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over the big stories in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Dave and I talked about the following: The CMLL/AAA/AEW relationship Eric Bischoff’s performance on episode 1 of Who Killed WCW? Hulk Hogan’s role Whether or not Sting was worried about being screwed […]

June 7, 2024 - With Bryan Alvarez out buying tank-tops and Tom Lawlor in Chicago readying for a fight, Mike Sempervive flies solo. Predictions for NXT Battleground and NJPW Dominion, previews of SmackDown, Rampage, and Collision, plus Chad Gable, TNA, and more. A fun show as always, so check it out~! Click Here to Listen (subscription required)

June 7, 2024 - WWE On a brand-new Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I discuss Randy Orton talking about things being better in WWE without Vince McMahon, life in AEW being better with MJF around, and since Ricky Starks and Tony Khan both agree AEW is better with Starks than without him, why isn’t he there? Thanks for […]

June 7, 2024 - On a brand-new Josh Nason’s Punch-Out, author Guy Evans returns after a five-year absence to talk about his new co-authored book and his contributions to the “Who Killed WCW?” series currently airing on Vice TV. The book is Sitting Ringside, Vol. 1 — the first of a two-part autobiography/scrapbook series by longtime WCW ring announcer […]

June 7, 2024 - John LaRocca and I are back to talk about the latest major topics in the world of professional wrestling on this week’s Fight GAme. We kicked off the show with our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners and losers of the week. We then did our Top Five topics of the week which included discussion on the following: […]

June 6, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about including our full recaps of AEW Dynamite with Swerve vs. Roderick Strong in the main event, and NXT with the final build towards this weekend’s Battleground PLE. A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click To Save!

June 6, 2024 - AEW Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW managing to get AAA and CMLL wrestlers on the same show, Penta and his contract status, which way will people go in the next few years, Dynamite notes, why NXT is working, and tons more! […]

June 6, 2024 - AEW Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including thoughts on Who Killed WCW?, AEW somehow arranging AAA and CMLL wrestlers on the same show, Ricky Steamboat A&E Bio, ratings, the latest on Conor McGregor, and then AEW and NXT results! We apologize for the […]

June 5, 2024 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including lots of discussion about different ways to work and how Vince McMahon used to clamp down on things due to his changing obsessions, Missy and Vince, some thoughts on TNA, and tons more. A fun show as always […]

June 5, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW Dynamite tonight and what they’ve got lined up, last night’s NXT, what you did not see on NXT with Brooks Jensen, upcoming line-ups, ratings and more, then Monteasy joins us to talk his new album, Swerve’s title […]

June 5, 2024 - On this episode of the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, I continue with my history of pro wrestling at Madison Square Garden with a detour to Yankee Stadium in 1931 where Jim Londos teamed up with the William Randolph Hearst empire to — hopefully — draw one of the largest crowds in history up to that […]

June 4, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Granny & Shawn & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about including the usual incredible Granny segment with her wrestling report, questions, soap opera report and more. Then the boys review WWF Challenge S1:E15, headlined by the goddamn best of all time, THE WIZARD. A fun show as […]

June 4, 2024 - Bryan Alvarez is back running solo on Wrestling Observer Live with tons of news on why you should not trust overnight ratings, AEW, NXT and PPV line-ups for the next week, the RAW report, why Randy Orton is happy Vince McMahon is gone, New Japan’s turnaround plan, and tons more. A fun show as always […]

June 4, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including tons of thoughts from Dave on the Who Killed WCW trailer, Conor McGregor no-shows press conference for the biggest MMA fight ever, New Japan news leading into Dominion, plus the RAW report and tons more. A fun show […]

June 3, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Missy Hyatt talks an incident with Vince McMahon, what’s going on with TNA Wrestling and what their future could hold, Collision and Smackdown thoughts for the weekend, update on JD Drake and more. A fun show as always […]

June 2, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about including a full review of both AEW Rampage and Collision this week, the latter of which had a phenomenal match with Kyle O’Reilly and Will Ospreay. A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click To Save

June 2, 2024 - I first covered pioneer era wrestling special attraction Yusuf Ismael, aka The Terrible Turk, on an early episode of my 1000 Hours pioneer era-focused subseries here on the DragonKing Classic Wrestling Show, but the Terrible Turk deserves a follow up as requested by one of our listeners. Now I tell you the latest information I […]

June 2, 2024 - WWE Wrestling Observer Radio with myself and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including full recaps of UFC 302, AEW Collision and WWE SmackDown, plus all the news in pro wrestling, upcoming lineups, and more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Timestamps: Start: Toni Storm challenges Mina Shirakawa […]

June 1, 2024 - WWE It’s Saturday and that means Wrestling Observer Live. Stop me if you’ve heard this before: a guy in a pastel jacket feigns his retirement and attacks the top champion in WWE. Oh, you have heard it before? Only this time, it’s AJ Styles and Cody Rhodes in the roles of Mark Henry and […]

May 31, 2024 - Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over the big stories in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. But first, Steve Keirn joined us to discuss his brand new book, which is part two of his career in wrestling. We talked about his run in WWF at the time, a […]

May 31, 2024 - With Bryan Alvarez meditating and Tom Lawlor in Atlanta getting a check balance, Mike Sempervive flies solo. Gable Steveson’s next step, AEW-WBD talks, TNA changes, NJPW, a full weekend preview, and much more. A fun show as always, so check it out~! Click Here to Listen

May 31, 2024 - WWE It’s time for a new edition of Wrestling Weekly featuring myself and the one-and-only Les Thatcher. Today, we take a look at the crowded World Heavyweight title picture on WWE Raw, the departure of Becky Lynch (for now anyway), a big week for NXT, and yes, MJF’s return to AEW and all the […]

May 31, 2024 - John LaRocca is off at a family event, so Paul Fontaine is the guest co-host on this week’s Fight Game. We recorded this episode live on YouTube which you can watch at the bottom of this page. Paul and I kicked off with our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners and losers of the week in wrestling followed […]

May 30, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about as we break down both the post-Double or Nothing AEW Dynamite and NXT’s next-to-last show before Battleground! All the matches and angles including the AEW CLUSTERFUCK~! main event. A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click To Download

May 30, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including many, many thoughts on AEW Dynamite, the awesome main event, the reaction to Mercedes and how she is being positioned, the main event of Forbidden Door and trying to figure out the Ospreay booking, and tons more. A […]

May 30, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including more on the AEW TV negotiations, AEW releases with perhaps more to come, WWE contracts coming due including Nattie and Becky, ratings, UFC previews, AEW Dynamite and NXT TV reports, Forbidden Door, Rampage spoilers and more. A fun […]

May 29, 2024 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including the latest on his nasal issues and what is next, a look at AEW Double or Nothing, Jordynne Grace to NXT, some thoughts on the future of television, and tons more. A fun show as always so check […]

May 29, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Dynamite tonight, the AEW 2024 vs. WWE 2019 stories that have been online all day and the key point that is being ignored, NXT notes from last night, Jericho talks his new character, folks leaving AEW, and tons […]

May 28, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Shawn & Granny Show is back with tons to talk about including the Vegas weekend, what everyone loved about it who attended, the Battle of the Empire II recap, Granny’s segment with wrestling and soap opera reports, then the boys review WWF Challenge S1:E14. A fun show as always so […]

May 28, 2024 - Photo via JJ Williams It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal which is also available for free on YouTube below. Andrew Zarian and I opened up the show talking about all that was going on in Las Vegas last weekend. We also discussed: Adam Copeland’s leg injury How to top Anarchy in the Arena next […]

May 28, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including all of the rumors about AEW TV contract negotations, the injury update on Adam Copeland and what was unusual about what happened, AEW talking about adding MORE BELTS, RAW notes and tons more. A fun show as always […]

May 28, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with all the injury updates from Double or Nothing, Tony Khan’s mixed tag title idea, other scrum notes, the RAW report from Monday with fallout from King of the Ring, more Vegas weekend thoughts, WHO IS STRONG IN WWE, and tons more. A fun […]

May 27, 2024 - On a new DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, I have a detailed look at the month of May 1984 in pro wrestling history. It was one of the most significant months ever: Kerry Von Erich wins the NWA World title from Ric Flair in the largest show in Texas history followed by Flair regaining the title […]

May 27, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back after a wild weekend in Las Vegas. The guys talk Sunday’s AEW Double or Nothing in great detail from a live perspective, plus AEW Collision on Saturday night, some notes on the F4W Convention and Bryan vs. Vinny Battle of the Empire II, and tons more. Plus, they […]

May 27, 2024 - Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio to recap AEW Double or Nothing. We began the show talking about the F4W Convention and how much fun I had hanging out with all of the subscribers. We then talked about our thoughts on the overall big picture in the aftermath of the PPV, […]

May 26, 2024 - I am back with a fresh Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live discussing the latest in pro wrestling. I break down WWE’s King and Queen of the Ring that took place Saturday in Saudi Arabia. Liv Morgan is the new WWE Women’s World Champion, so I react to that and what is next for Becky […]

May 26, 2024 - It’s a special Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer and Jim Valley. We get Dave’s thoughts on WWE King and Queen of the Ring, which headlined with Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE title against Logan Paul. Plus thoughts on NOAH, AEW Collision, ratings, Double or Nothing, and more. Right click save as

May 24, 2024 - Ahead of a a big weekend of wrestling, join Les & Vic as they give their predictions for WWE King & Queen of the Ring and AEW Double or Nothing. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! Click Here to Listen (sub needed)

May 24, 2024 - With Bryan Alvarez flying to Vegas, and Tom Lawlor flying out, Lance Storm attempted to join Mike Sempervive to get you ready for a busy weekend. But it failed. So, Mike flies solo with predictions for WWE King & Queen of the Ring, AEW Double or Nothing, and a whole lot more. A fun show […]

May 24, 2024 - John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show with our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners and losers of the week in wrestling followed by our top five topics of the week which included discussions about the following: Memories of the very first AEW Double […]

May 24, 2024 - On this week’s Pacific Rim, myself and Fumi Saito talk about attending the first-ever Marigold card held at Korakuen Hall. We talk about the atmosphere, the presentation, Bozilla, and Marigold’s plans for the future. Plus, we chat about this year’s Hana Kimura Memorial Show, WWE running Japan, why Fumi thinks NXT Japan is an inevitability, […]

May 23, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about as we review the go-home show for AEW Double or Nothing in Las Vegas, the NXT show which is building up to their own show in Las Vegas, plus we SPIN THE WHEEL to see how many chops John in Memphis is going […]

May 23, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including TKO merging more divisions with likely layoffs to come, WWE moving SummerSlam to two-days in 2026, King and Queen of the Ring stips, tons of thoughts on AEW and the top segments on Dynamite, and more. A fun […]

May 23, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including a long history of AEW with the five-year anniversary before us, a full review of Dynamite and preview for Double or Nothing, NXT, plus all the news. A fun show as always so check it out~! Timestamps:Start: The […]

May 22, 2024 - The Big Audio Nightmare is back as Mike Sempervive & I talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week’s topics include: A full review of Marigold’s debut show and what worked, what didn’t, and where they go from here BOZILLA A look back at Stardom’s recent Flashing Champions PPV […]

May 22, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez is back with a solo show talking all sorts of topics, Dynamite tonight, Double or Nothing this weekend, last night’s NXT and the build towards their next big show, All Out moving a week later and what the PPV scheduled suggests for upcoming big matches, RAW ratings and why […]

May 22, 2024 - I have recently spent many hours digging through hundreds of pages of 1870 newspapers from Detroit, Chicago, Ontario, and beyond chronicling the real story of the biggest tournament in history of American pro wrestling in the pioneer era: the Detroit International tournament. On this week’s DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, I reveal what I found. The […]

May 21, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Shawn & Granny Show is back with tons to talk about including our weekly segment with Granny, Bryan SPINS THE WHEEL to determine stips for Bryan vs. Vinny at their live show in Vegas this weekend, then the boys review WWF Challenge S1:E13! A fun show as always […]

May 21, 2024 - It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal which is also available for free on YouTube below. Andrew Zarian and I opened up the show talking about what’s going on with Warner Bros. Discovery and the NBA as it relates to AEW. We also discussed: Mark Shapiro’s comments about the UFC rights, and WWE events going […]

May 21, 2024 - With Bryan Alvarez in a show-long storyline over whether or not he appears, Mike Sempervive fills you in on everything in the world of wrestling. A look at last night’s Raw, a no-spoiler preview of NXT, AEW & whole lot more. A fun show as always, so check it out~! Click Here to Listen (Sub […]

May 21, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including three pro-wrestling deaths over the past few days, Eddie Kingston’s injury status, more on the AEW and cable TV ratings, Mark Shapiro talks WWE and sadly not wrestlers racing cars, Marigold’s debut, the RAW report, and more. A […]

May 20, 2024 - Filthy Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including the Convention this weekend, Smackdown on Friday night, the Tyson Fury fight this past weekend, the main event of the MARIGOLD debut show, and more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click Save […]

May 20, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the line-ups for the next few days, tons of thoughts on all the discussion lately about AEW booking, why it’s frustrating and why it’s not THE END OF THE WORLD, Tyson vs. Paul, and more. A fun show […]

May 20, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including Tony Jones’ funeral and history, the death of Jim Otto and how he almost got into wrestling, FantasticaMania, AEW ratings and the 18-34 audience, Silva vs. Sonnen in a boxing match, Smackdown, Collision and Dynamite recaps and more. […]

May 19, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Rob Show is back with tons to talk about. Yes, Rob is here to give his side of #URINALGATE, and what lessons he has learned from the experience. Then the boys review AEW Collision and Rampage from this past weekend! A fun show as always so check it […]

May 19, 2024 - I am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking about the latest in wrestling. I break down this past Friday’s WWE SmackDown and the ongoing King and Queen of the Ring tournaments. I also preview next Saturday’s PLE in Saudi Arabia which shaping up to be a solid show.  The following day, […]

May 18, 2024 - On a new and extra chunky edition of Wrestling Observer Live, we have a lot to cover. Where do we begin? Friday’s WWE SmackDown? The ongoing Best of the Super Juniors tournament? NOAH Sunny Voyage? Stardom? CyberFight? I also give my thoughts about seeing AEW Dynamite in Everett, WA, live this past week in addition […]

May 17, 2024 - Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over the big stories in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Freelance sports reporter Lucas Charpiot joined the show to talk about his experience as a member of the media at WWE Backlash. Then, Dave and I talked about the current news, including: AEW’s […]

May 17, 2024 - With Bryan Alvarez possibly casting a kid’s version of Hamilton and Filthy Tom trying to figure out what went wrong against Shelton Benjamin last night, Mike Sempervive flies solo to fill you in on everything in the world of professional wrestling. WWE and KSA bond increasing, AEW Dynamite ratings decreasing, Moxley vs. Takeshita announced, plus […]

May 17, 2024 - Les Thatcher and I are back with a new edition of Wrestling Weekly. AEW will be spending quality time this summer in the Lone Star State and we discuss what that could mean for future touring in the company. We also look at WWE’s King and Queen of the Ring tournaments and one particularly interesting […]

May 17, 2024 - John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new episode of The Fight Game Podcast with a few segments from the past. We kicked off with our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners for the week in wrestling followed by our top five topics of the week which included discussions about the following: Toni Storm leaning […]

May 16, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about in our look at AEW Dynamite and NXT this week! Dynamite report is special because Bryan and Vinny attended, and it’s also special because it was the scene of URINALGATE with Producer Rob and Don Callis. A fun show as always so check […]

May 16, 2024 - With Bryan Alvarez currently producing a children’s dinner theater production of O Pioneers!, Lance Storm joins me on the Thursday Wrestling Observer Live to talk about the world of professional wrestling. We discuss the latest updates in the Janel Grant lawsuit against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis and WWE and WWE’s attempt to block the Texas […]

May 16, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the latest on Vince McMahon and Janel Grant, WrestleMania claims regarding Las Vegas tourism, ratings, the Dominion lineup, AEW Dynamite and NXT TV reviews, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Timestamps:Start: WWE […]

May 15, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW and WBD TV deal rumors, the latest on Vince McMahon and Janel Grant, the NXT TV report highs and lows, ratings, and more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click Save As

May 14, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Granny & Shawn Show is back with tons to talk about including MORE stipulations for the Bryan & Vinny live show in Vegas over Memorial Day weekend which you can still get tickets for, her weekly wrestling and soap opera reports, 90s trivia, and more. Then the boys […]

May 14, 2024 - I return to my roots on this edition of the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show by discussing 1980s Southeastern and Continental Wrestling. What made it so great? What are some of the myths about it? What did Ron Fuller get wrong recently on his podcast? Plus, the Greatest Kayfabe Tournament continues with discussion of Kurt Angle […]

May 14, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the latest on the Vince McMahon/Janel Grant lawsuit, more questions on the case, a look at all the latest news, the RAW report, King of the Ring and tons more. A fun show as always so check it […]

May 14, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the death of Bob Bruggers, the latest filing from Vince McMahon’s lawyers in the Janel Grant lawsuit, Cash Wheeler is free and clear, InDemand is dead, ratings, the RAW report and tons more. A fun show as always […]

May 13, 2024 - Filthy Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including the top matches from New Japan Resurgence, his loss to West Coast Wrecking Crew, Smackdown, King of the Ring predictions, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click Save As

May 13, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including who moved on at King of the Ring this weekend, predictions for the tournament, New Japan Resurgence with lots of thoughts about the new crop of talent on the way up, what Bryan wants to see out of […]

May 12, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about in our look at AEW Collision and Rampage from Saturday night. Two good shows with some great matches, plus some thoughts on the New Japan Resurgence show as well. A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click Save As

May 12, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including an update on Eddie Kingston, full reviews of New Japan Resurgence, Smackdown, and Collision, plus news on two WWE departures, the ratings, more thoughts on the wrestling media, and more. A fun show as always so check it […]

May 10, 2024 - Jim Ross joins Wrestling Observer Radio to talk about his new book Business Is About to Pick Up!: 50 Years of Wrestling in 50 Unforgettable Calls.

May 10, 2024 - Les Thatcher & Vic Sosa recap the week in pro wrestling.

May 10, 2024 - Garrett & special guest Paul Fontaine talk this past week’s AEW Dynamite. WWE’s build to King & Queen of the Ring, and lots more.

May 9, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about as we recap AEW Dynamite and NXT! Both shows had their high points, although NXT this week had perhaps an all-time low point for Bryan. A fun show as always so check it out~!

May 9, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about as we recap AEW Dynamite and NXT. Both shows had their high points, although NXT this week had perhaps an all-time low point for me. A fun show as always so check it out~! Click Here to Listen (sub needed)

May 9, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW Dynamite, Toni Storm and Serena Deeb, WWE staying on USA through 2024, notes from the TKO earnings call, ratings, WWE PPV business from the weekend and going forward, and tons more. A fun show as always so […]

May 9, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including RAW staying on USA through 2024, the TKO earnings call, Ric Flair’s issues this week, the full history of Black Saturday, ratings, AEW Dynamite, Resurgence and Double or Nothing line-ups and more. A fun show as always so […]

May 8, 2024 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about in our monthly live Q&A! A fun show as always so check it out~!

May 8, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Ric Flair’s restaurant incident, Tony Khan correctly says he should never wrestle, the NXT Combine gimmick, and more, plus Rocky Romero joins us to talk New Japan Resurgence! A fun show as always so check it out~!

May 7, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Granny & Craig & Shawn Show is back with tons to talk about! We’ve got stipulations to figure out for the Bryan and Vinny live show in Vegas over Memorial Day weekend, Granny has her soap opera and wrestling reports, the trivia contest, and then the boys review WWF Challenge […]

May 7, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including WWE’s handling of the King of the Ring tournament, NXT and AEW line-ups for the next couple of days, the full RAW report with the ups and downs, and tons more. A fun show as always so check […]

May 7, 2024 - The latest entry into my 1000 Hours series on the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show looks at the pioneer era of wrestling in Australia of all places. Believe it or not, there was pro wrestling there in the 1800s, and one of America’s top stars actually died there. The incredible story of the death of Clarence […]

May 7, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including Ric Flair’s wild week of stories, his presumed heart attack in his final match, the match with Kerry Von Erich 40 years ago today, RAW from Monday night with the King and Queen of the Ring tournament matches, […]

May 6, 2024 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including how much we loved THE WWE SPEED TOURNAMENT, how you can watch and what’s next for this odd little brand, plus Smackdown and the Smackdown-brand matches on the Backlash PPV. A fun show as always so check […]

May 6, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Ric Flair alleging a heart attack in his last match, WrestleMania in Vegas, Ronda Rousey and Drew Gulak and Hunter vs. the media, WWE Speed, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

May 5, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about including a full review of the WWE Backlash France PPV, a great show with arguably the best crowd in the history of WWE. All the matches and angles and other fun discussions, so check it out~!

May 5, 2024 - Karl is back with a look at the new WWE Network Bray Wyatt documentary which dives into his career, characters, and family which include classic era wrestlers Mike Rotundo, Blackjack Mulligan, and Barry and Kendal Windham. This was a very good documentary that fills in a lot of gaps about the death of Wyatt.  Also, […]

May 5, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including WWE Backlash with an incredible crowd in France, post-show notes, UFC PPV recap with Paul Fontaine plus post-show notes, John Lauranitis flips, Gable Steveson is fired, WrestleMania is coming to Vegas on Easter, New Japan Dontaku and Resurgence, […]

May 4, 2024 - May the 4th be with you! It’s a Wrestling Star Wars edition of Wrestling Observer Live. Everyone is talking about the Drake/Kendrick Lamar diss tracks, so we play a little of The Graham Tapes.  Plus, Backlash, NJPW Wrestling Dontaku, NOAH, TNA Under Siege, GCW, WrestleMania, Dwayne Johnson, French crowds, Cody Rhodes, Swerve, Mariah May, Tiffany […]

May 3, 2024 - Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Dave and I discussed the following: Seth Rollins re-signing with WWE NXT cuts Brad Blum leaving WWE Johnny Ace flipping sides in the Janel Grant lawsuit Rumors of a Las Vegas […]

May 3, 2024 - With Bryan Alvarez out attempting to broker peace between Kendrick Lamar and Drake with an offering of paper mache heads, “Filthy” Tom Lawlor rides shotgun with yours truly as we drive you around the world of professional wrestling on today’s Wrestling Observer Live. We take a look at RAP BEEF, preview tonight’s WWE SmackDown, and […]

May 3, 2024 - Fumi Saito Yes, the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast still exists. Longtime wrestling journalist Fumi Saito and I discuss his trip to Philadelphia last month to see Bull Nakano inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. He talks about how it happened, his thoughts on the ceremony, and WrestleMania 40 itself. (You might recognize him […]

May 3, 2024 - AEW After a week away, the one and only Les Thatcher and I return for a new Wrestling Weekly to talk about all the things happening between The Elite and Tony Khan in AEW, as well as the full results from last week’s WWE Draft. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!  (sub needed)

May 3, 2024 - The Big Audio Nightmare is back with myself and Mike Sempervive to talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week’s topics include: A full review of the top matches on Stardom’s All Star Grand Queendom show The Mayu Iwatani vs. Sareee classic that was more than worth the wait […]

May 3, 2024 - John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of The Fight Game Podcast, kicking things off with an update on upcoming shows on Fight Game Media. We then got to the rest of our topics which included: Fallout from The Elite beating up Tony Khan on last week’s AEW Dynamite Tony Khan’s media hits at […]

May 2, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about including our full reviews of AEW Dynamite with the doom of Kenny Omega, and NXT with a well-worked but overbooked Nattie vs. Lola Vice NXT Underground match. A fun show as always so check it out~!

May 2, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including where Bryan personally believes WrestleMania 41 will be held and why, Collision and Rampage and what the rating does or does not tell us about a three-hour Saturday block and the Rampage name, NXT and Dynamite thoughts, Chris […]

May 2, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the Rock and the stories of him costing film sets millions, his WCW project, previews of WWE Backlash and NJPW Dontaku this weekend, recaps of AEW Dynamite, Rampage and NXT, and all the news. A fun show as […]

May 1, 2024 - With Bryan Alvarez out trying to find the right ratio to make paper-mache, LANCE STORM joins Mike Sempervive today to let you know about all of the news taking place in the world of professional wrestling. We take a look at the upcoming TNA Under Siege show, tonight’s AEW Dynamite, last night’s NXT, Taz revealing […]

April 30, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Granny & Shawn Show is back with tons to talk about including our weekly segment with Granny, an update on PAPER MACHE DAY, her weekly wrestling and soap opera reports, the quiz, and more. Then the boys talk about their trip to Vancouver to watch BOOM! PRO WRESTLING, […]

April 30, 2024 - It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal which is also available for free on YouTube by clicking above. Andrew and I opened up the show by talking about the AEW Dynamite angle with Tony Khan, Jack Perry, and the Young Bucks. We also discussed: Tony Khan in a neck brace at the NFL Draft The […]

April 30, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including all the RAW trades, why an effective soft brand split makes a Draft pointless, Smackdown and Collision and Rampage ratings, all the news, Bryan’s disastrous week and an update on his daughter, and more. A fun show as […]

April 30, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the NBA and WBD negotiations and how it could affect AEW, Cody’s shoulder, AEW injuries, RAW ratings drafted to Smackdown, Tyson vs. Jake Paul, UFC 301, RAW, the DRAFT, plus mailbag and more! A fun show as always […]

April 29, 2024 - Pro wrestling historian and author Karl Stern (DragonKingKarl) returns with the 1000 Hours podcast series which looks at pre-1900 pro wrestling. On this episode, a listener has requested a look at the facts versus mythology about United States Presidents who have legitimately wrestled.  We have already previously covered Abraham Lincoln in episode one but here […]

April 29, 2024 - With Bryan Alvarez out being a good dad, myself and “Filthy Tom” Lawlor team up today on Wrestling Observer Live to let you know about all of the news taking place. We take a look at tonight’s WWE Raw and get you updated on what’s taken place so far in the WWE Draft, AEW injuries, […]

April 29, 2024 - Josh Nason AEW continued to do some, ahem, Big Business in the first quarter of 2024 and that means it was time to record our quarterly AEW business review with Wrestlenomics‘ Brandon Thurston on a new Josh Nason’s Punch-Out. For those new here, this is the formerly named quarterly investors call series where we focus on the […]

April 29, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the latest on Vince McMahon and more news coming out of the Observer, Tony Khan and his statements this weekend, updates on Darby Allin, Drew McIntyre’s new contract, Arena Mexico and TripleMania, Smackdown, Collision, Rampage and more. A […]

April 29, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the latest on Vince McMahon and more news coming out of the Observer, Tony Khan and his statements this weekend, updates on Darby Allin, Drew McIntyre’s new contract, Arena Mexico and TripleMania, Smackdown, Collision, Rampage and more. A […]

April 28, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about including full reviews of both AEW Collision and AEW Rampage, which aired, once again, back-to-back on Saturday night. Collision was a hot show with a ton of returns and, yes, an unannounced AEW World Title match. A fun show as always […]

April 27, 2024 - WWE Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley is back with a new episode. The WWE Draft began on SmackDown without Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Damian Priest, Sami Zayn, Logan Paul, or either of the men’s tag team champions (A-Town Down Under and Awesome Truth). We’ll talk about who’s going where. If you are tired […]

April 26, 2024 - Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Dave and I discussed the following: Tony Khan’s comments about WWE while doing an interview on the NFL Network More on Dave’s story about Vince McMahon Vince McMahon’s and Nick Khan’s […]

April 26, 2024 - John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We kicked things off with our non-WWE segment where we actually talked a little bit about WWE since we weren’t going to talk about it for the rest of the show. We then got to the rest of our topics which […]

April 25, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back and we’ve got TONS of thoughts on both AEW Dynamite and NXT this week. Both shows had ups and downs but great closing segments, AEW’s being the DOOM OF TONY KHAN and NXT’s being THE CROWNING OF TRICK WILLIAMS! A fun show as always so check it out~!

April 25, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including tons of notes from last night’s Dynamite, Hobbs, Tony Khan’s doom, SHAD KHAN, various matches and angles leading to Double or Nothing, and more, plus the Draft, the Usos, and so much more. A fun show as always […]

April 24, 2024 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including Lance’s thoughts on the Vince McMahon filing, what he watched and enjoyed from AEW Dynasty, thoughts on the TNA PPV this weekend with some new faces, and more. We will get the audio up for video subscribers soon, […]

April 24, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Vince McMahon’s side responds to the Janel Grant lawsuit, Rock’s contract with WWE examined, Dynamite tonight and NXT last night with Trick Williams winning the title, and more. A packed show, so check it out~!

April 23, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Shawn & Craig & Granny Show is back with tons to discuss including our weekly Granny segment, what Bryan and Vinny should do as part of their live show in Vegas, a look at the soaps and pro-wrestling, her weekly 1960s quiz, then the boys review WWF Challenge S1:E9. A […]

April 23, 2024 - It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal which is also available for free on YouTube by clicking above. Andrew and I opened up the show talking about the AEW Dynasty PPV. We also discussed: Bryan Danielson vs. Will Ospreay Matches to compare that match to Swerve Strickland’s title win and the hope for good creative […]

April 23, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including whether AEW should move Collision to three hours, RAW from Monday night with a new Women’s champion and a bunch of different angles, WWE cuts including Cameron Grimes, and tons more. A fun show as always so check […]

April 23, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including RAW from Monday night with a new Women’s champion, how to meet Dave and Bryan if you’re going to Wembley, Goldberg talks AEW, the Olympic Trials, Cody in Naked Gun, Von Wagner, ratings and tons more. A fun […]

April 22, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including best wishes to Eric Young, tons of thoughts on the AEW Dynasty show, Ospreay vs. Danielson, Chris Jericho, Swerve as new champion, plus the RAW women’s battle royal for the title, two shocking WWE cuts, and tons […]

April 22, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including AEW Dynasty, all the matches and angles on the show, Smackdown and Collision, Arena Mexico, WWE cuts, RAW women’s title match, all the upcoming line-ups and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

April 21, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with special guest Lisa Gifford to talk AEW Dynasty! A great show with an absolutely positively ridiculously incredible Bryan Danielson vs. Will Ospreay match, a new AEW World Champion, the return of Jack Perry and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

April 21, 2024 - On the doorstep of AEW Dynasty, I am back with an early Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, discussing all the latest news.  Tonight’s Dynasty pay-per-view features a stacked card so let’s break down each match and discuss how strong the show appears from top to bottom. Will Swerve Strickland finally win the AEW World […]

April 20, 2024 - WWE Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley is back on 4/20. Congratulations to RVD (on Rampage tonight) and all who celebrate. Friday night, we saw the new and improved Solo Sikoa. Now in a suit (trademark Malibu Stacy)!! Plus, blood on SmackDown. Is blood on TV still bad if it’s on WWE and not […]

April 19, 2024 - Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. First, we talked to Brad Balukjian, author of new wrestling book, The Six Pack. Dave and I then discussed the following: Seth Rollins’ surgery AEW’s upcoming TV rights deal UFC & Netflix […]

April 19, 2024 - With Bryan Alvarez out planning his 4/20 event (it’s not what you think as he gets people in the door and then rants about the anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploding), myself and former MLW World Champion/NJPW Strong Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor team up today to let you know about all of the […]