Author: Andrew Zarian
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Wrestling Observer Live: The Bloodline goes to war, AEW builds to Full Gear
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…
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Wrestling Observer Live: WWE Clash at the Castle fallout & the build to AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door
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…
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Wrestling Observer Live: WWE’s restructured Bloodline & who really killed WCW?
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…
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Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Double or Nothing preview, WWE King & Queen of the Ring fallout
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…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Previewing AEW Double or Nothing, WWE King and Queen of the Ring
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,…
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Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Dynasty preview
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…
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Wrestling Observer Live: A new era for WWE
I am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, discussing the latest news from the past week in professional wrestling. I kick off by sharing my thoughts on Dave Meltzer’s star ratings from last weekend’s WWE WrestleMania 40, offering insights on night two and the potential directions emerging after the weekend’s events. I…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Rock & Roman get the job done at WWE WrestleMania 40 night one
It’s WWE WrestleMania 40 weekend and I am back with a look at everything that happened during night one and a look ahead to everything that might happen at night two. Of course, the biggest headline is The Rock and Roman Reigns getting the win over Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins in the main event,…
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Wrestling Observer Live: The Road to WrestleMania continues, new AEW champions
I am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, discussing all the latest stories from this past week in wrestling. This past Friday’s WWE SmackDown featured Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes, but the confrontation to build their night two WrestleMania main event seemed less intense compared to the previous few Bloodline segments. I…
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Wrestling Observer Live: AEW resets after Revolution
I’m back with another Sunday episode of Wrestling Observer Live, talking about all the top stories from this past week. On Friday, WWE set what looks to be the main event of night one of WWE WrestleMania 40 when Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins officially accepted Roman Reigns & The Rock’s challenge for a tag…
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Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Revolution preview, Sting’s final match
It’s another big Sunday and Andrew Zarian is back with Wrestling Observer Live to both look ahead and look back at the week in pro wrestling. First up, it’s AEW Revolution day. I break down tonight’s card including Sting’s last match and how it should end. I also talk about how AEW presents older wrestlers differently…
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Wrestling Observer Live: The Rock goes vintage on WWE SmackDown
I am back with another Sunday episode of Wrestling Observer Live with the biggest news stories from the week in professional wrestling. I start by recapping a newsworthy WWE SmackDown from Friday with thoughts on the improvement of Dominick Mysterio, Drew McIntyre’s backstage segment with LA Knight, and more. The biggest story, however, was the…
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Wrestling Observer Live: WWE WrestleMania main event, AEW doing ‘Big Business’
I am back with a Super Bowl Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking all the latest news from the past week in professional wrestling. The big story of the week was WWE’s Thursday press conference in Las Vegas where the main event of WrestleMania was set with Cody Rhodes officially challenging Roman Reigns for…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Roman & The Rock add a new chapter to the story
I am back with a brand-new Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live after an extensive studio remodel. I dive into the sexual assault and trafficking lawsuit that Janel Grant filed against Vince McMahon. I give my thoughts on the case and the potential fallout, including a federal investigation that could lead to even more claims…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Jack Perry returns at NJPW Battle in the Valley
I am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live. Saturday was a crazy night in wrestling as the newly-rebranded TNA ran its Hard to Kill pay-per-view in Las Vegas, NJPW had Battle in the Valley in San Jose, and AEW ran both Collision and Battle of the Belts IX in Norfolk, Virginia. I…
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Wrestling Observer Live: The Rock’s WWE return, Mercedes Mone’s future
I am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, leading off with the big news of the week: The Rock’s return to WWE Raw and his hint that he might challenge Roman Reigns as the “head of the table.” What does this mean for the future and is that the big WrestleMania match…
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Wrestling Observer Live: The latest on WWE Raw TV rights, ROH Final Battle recap
I am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking about all the big stories from the past week. Earlier this week, our Dave Meltzer reported that the return of CM Punk to WWE has re-sparked interest within WBD for the Raw TV rights. I talk about what this all means and how it…
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Wrestling Observer Live: CM Punk returns to WWE Raw
I am back with another Sunday episode of Wrestling Observer Live, talking about all the latest news from the week in pro wrestling. The big story, of course, was CM Punk’s return to WWE and his relatively tame promo on Monday’s Raw. I discuss what to expect from his return and what matches we might…
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Wrestling Observer Live: CM Punk returns to WWE, Survivor Series recap
I am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking about the biggest stories this week — headlined by CM Punk’s surprise return to WWE at the end of Saturday’s Survivor Series. Punk came out right as the show was going off the air. I break down how this came together, who knew…
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Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Full Gear review
On the Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, my main focus is Saturday’s AEW Full Gear — a show that had it all and then some. MJF retained the AEW World title after a show-long injury angle played out that also included Adam Cole nearly defending the title on his friend’s behalf. I give my…
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Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Collision review & early Full Gear preview
I am back for another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, recapping all the top stories from the week. WWE announced a new TV deal for NXT with The CW starting next October. Will this help viewership in the long run for the black and gold brand? Vince McMahon sold off a large amount of…
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Wrestling Observer Live: A classic on Collision
Andrew Zarian is back with another episode of Wrestling Observer Live, the Sunday edition. This week, we’re talking about the biggest stories from the world of professional wrestling. AEW Collision was a huge episode with one of the biggest main events in the history of the show as MJF defended against Kenny Omega in an…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Creative changes in WWE
On a Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, I talk about the latest news from a loaded week in professional wrestling. WWE made a decision not to bring back CM Punk at this time, and I talk about why they made that decision and how it would have affected current storylines and possibly backstage morale. It…
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Wrestling Observer Live: WWE Fastlane, Adam Copeland, CM Punk return?
I am back with another episode of Wrestling Observer Live, talking about the latest in professional wrestling. This week, I discuss the AEW debut of Adam Copeland at last weekend’s WrestleDream and the pending rumor that CM Punk is reportedly negotiating with WWE for a return. Saturday night, WWE had Fastlane and I run down…
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Wrestling Observer Live: AEW WrestleDream preview, NXT No Mercy recap
I am back with another episode of Wrestling Observer Live, hours before tonight’s AEW WrestleDream from Seattle, Washington. I talk about the latest news from this past week and break down the best from all the shows, including Saturday’s AEW Collision show that went head-to-head with WWE NXT No Mercy. I discuss both shows and…
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Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Grand Slam live experience, WWE SmackDown TV deal
I am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking about the latest news in professional wrestling. You can watch this week’s show with a subscription above or listen with a website subscription below. WWE announced a new TV deal for SmackDown this, moving it back to NBCUniversal-owned USA Network starting in October…
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Wrestling Observer Live: The Rock returns to WWE TV
am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking about the top stories in professional wrestling. The big story this week is The Rock’s return to WWE SmackDown which followed his appearance on the Pat McAfee Show where he revealed that he was supposed to headline WrestleMania 39 with Roman Reigns. I discuss…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Life after CM Punk in AEW
Andrew Zarian is back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking all the latest in professional wrestling! In the wake of CM Punk’s departure, AEW has started to change things up with new programs featuring different characters. What does WBD think about these changes, and when will we see AEW on Max? Andrew…
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Wrestling Observer Live: WWE Payback recap, AEW All Out preview, CM Punk fired
I am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking all the latest wrestling news and once again, there is a lot of it. In a surprise announcement Saturday afternoon, AEW announced they had terminated CM Punk’s contract with cause. I discuss why this happened, how Tony Khan and the company handled it,…
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Wrestling Observer Live: AEW All In post-show review & reaction
I am back with the Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer live talking everything AEW All In. I give my real-time reaction to Sunday’s pay-per-view from London’s Wembley Stadium. I run through the entire card talking all the highlights including MJF retaining the AEW World Championship over Adam Cole. Also, there are updates on the reported…
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Wrestling Observer Live: CM Punk is AEW’s ‘Real World Champion’
Andrew Zarian is back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live talking about the latest in another busy weekend of wrestling. On last night’s AEW Collision, CM Punk finally revealed what was in his bag and, to no one’s surprise, it was his original AEW World Championship before his departure last September. The first…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Samoa Joe vs. CM Punk, firsthand WWE SmackDown review
It’s time for a new Wrestling Observer Live, talking about the biggest stories from the week which included everything from Friday’s WWE SmackDown and Saturday’s AEW Collision. Subscribers can listen by clicking below while YouTube upgraded subscribers can watch there shortly. This week’s SmackDown took place at New York City’s Madison Square Garden where I…
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Wrestling Observer Live: WWE Money in the Bank & AEW Collision thoughts
I am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, joined by Joel Pearl from Fightful Overbooked talking the latest in wrestling. Website subscribers can listen to this show below while premium video subscribers can watch on YouTube. WWE Money in the Bank took place in London on Saturday so we break down the…
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Wrestling Observer Live: AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door preview
I am back with a special Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, previewing tonight’s AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-view. The show is available for website subscribers below or on YouTube for subscribers. A free 16-minute preview can be seen above. I take a look at tonight’s PPV card and about how the build this…
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Wrestling Observer Live: CM Punk returns at AEW Collision
I am back for a Father’s Day edition of Wrestling Observer Live, joined by Mat Men podcast partner Rich Stambolian. YouTube subscribers can watch here while website subscribers can listen below. We break down Saturday’s debut episode of AEW Collision, including what CM Punk had to say in his opening promo and his remarks in the…
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Wrestling Observer Live: New WWE titles, AEW Collision, rookie classes
I am back with the Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, available for website subscribers below or for YouTube subscribers above. I give my thoughts on the passing of the Iron Sheik last week, his legacy, and what he meant to professional wrestling. On Friday’s WWE SmackDown, The Bloodline story took another turn as The…
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Wrestling Observer Live: AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door gets a dream match
I am back for another packed episode of Wrestling Observer Live. This past Wednesday, Tony Khan officially announced CM Punk for the AEW Collision show starting Saturday, June 17th in Chicago. I get into who his opponent might be and what programs could draw interest against strong competition in that time slot. A new WWE…
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Wrestling Observer Live: WWE Night of Champions review, AEW Double or Nothing preview
I am back for another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, joined by Nick Hausman from HausOfWrestling.com to discuss both Saturday’s WWE Night of Champions and Sunday’s AEW Double or Nothing. We start with WWE’s Saturday show in Saudi Arabia which included Brock Lesnar defeating Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins winning the revived WWE World Heavyweight title,…
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Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Collision is official, but is CM Punk?
Join me on tonight’s Wrestling Observer Live as I dive into the top wrestling stories of the week, many of which involved former AEW World Champion CM Punk. In an exciting announcement, AEW officially revealed their new Collision TV show, set to kick off on June 17th. However, there seemed to be a significant omission…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Puerto Rico crowd energizes WWE Backlash
I am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, joined this week by my We’re Live Pal podcast partner Garrett Gonzales. Saturday’s WWE Backlash was held in front of one of the rowdiest crowds in a long time in San Juan, Puerto Rico. We break down the card match-by-match and discuss how much…
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Wrestling Observer Live: WWE Draft & a new World title, record books
CM Punk and the latest in AEW are also discussed. Join me for the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Live as I look back on a newsworthy week while looking ahead to another one. Roman Reigns was drafted to WWE SmackDown Friday and I ask the question of how long he should hold the Universal…
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Wrestling Observer Live: The latest on CM Punk returning to AEW
Andrew Zarian also talks about building new stars. I am back with another Sunday episode of Wrestling Observer Live, discussing all the latest from the week in professional wrestling. More details came out this week regarding CM Punk’s return to AEW and the pending third television show he would star in. We now know that…
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Wrestling Observer Live: CM Punk’s return, WWE draft
Recaps of WWE SmackDown & AEW Rampage are also on tap. Join me for a Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live as I bring you the latest news from the world of professional wrestling. The biggest news of the week is the rumored return of CM Punk to AEW. I share what I have heard…
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Wrestling Observer Live: WWE WrestleMania 39 night 1 review & night 2 preview
Andrew & Rich get you ready for Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes. I am back with a Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, once again joined by Rich Stambolian of Mat Men to discuss the best from Saturday’s WWE WrestleMania 39 lineup and provide a look ahead to tonight’s action. We talk about the overall…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Will Cody Rhodes win at WWE WrestleMania 39?
CM Punk stirs things up, Goldberg is a free agent, and more. I am back for another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, joined by my podcast partner Rich Stambolian of Mat Men. We run down the current WWE WrestleMania 39 card discussing our favorite matches including the likelihood of Cody Rhodes winning the undisputed WWE Universal…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens hug it out
AEW’s latest House Rules show is also discussed. On the Sunday Wrestling Observer Live, I have a lot to talk about. I get into this week’s WWE SmackDown where we finally got Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens reuniting and hugging in the middle of the ring. I recap my experience going to WWE’s house show…
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Mat Men: The MJF era in AEW begins
Andrew and Rich are back for a special Sunday episode of Mat Men, breaking down all the things that happened from the Saturday’s AEW Full Gear. We have a new AEW World champion in MJF as William Regal turned on Jon Moxley to help MJF win. We talk about the match and who will be…