Author: F4W Staff
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Filthy Four Daily: Tom Lawlor reviews the week in MMA
Filthy 4 Daily is back this week with a special solo edition with Tom Lawlor only! Filthy Tom talks the happenings in MMA from this past week and with shows from UFC, KSW, RIZIN, and PFL/Bellator it was a loaded one! It might be a fun show as always, or maybe not, there’s only one…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Okada’s final Korakuen Hall match, AEW Dynamite preview
On a new Wrestling Observer Live, Mike Sempervive and former MLW Champion Tom Lawlor chat about, well, a lot of stuff. On the topic board: More WWE Raw heading to Netflix thoughts A preview of tonight’s AEW Dynamite John Cena wanting his last match in London Okada’s final NJPW appearance in Korakuen Hall Click below…
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Figure Four Online top 50 podcast moments of 2023, pt. 3
The following is a free show. Just scroll down and click to listen. The final installment in the three-part Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online top 50 podcast moments from 2023 series has arrived thanks to subscriber Philippe Perez. Hear the best clips from the past year’s Wrestling Observer Radio, Wrestling Observer Live, Bryan & Vinny and…
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Figure Four Online top 50 podcast moments of 2023, pt. 2
The following is a free show. Just click below to listen. The second installment in the three-part Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online top 50 podcast moments from 2023 series has arrived thanks to subscriber Philippe Perez. Hear some of the best clips from the past year’s Wrestling Observer Radio, Wrestling Observer Live, Bryan & Vinny, Filthy…
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Figure Four Online top 50 podcast moments of 2023, pt. 1
The following is a free show. Just click below to listen. The first installment in the three-part Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online top 50 podcast moments from 2023 series has arrived thanks to subscriber Philippe Perez. Hear some of the best clips from the past year’s Wrestling Observer Radio, Wrestling Observer Live, Bryan & Vinny, Filthy…
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The Vinny Show: A recap of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18
NJPW Vince Verhei goes solo for the first-ever Vinny Show talking all about NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 from Tokyo, Japan. From Naito vs. SANADA to Danielson vs. Okada to everything in between, “Big Vinny V” is here to break it all down.
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Vinny & Lance Show: AEW Dynamite and WWE NXT recaps
AEW Bryan’s still on vacation, so for this week’s Thursday edition of the Bryan & Vinny Show Vinny is joined by Lance Storm as they recap AEW Dynamite from Wednesday and NXT from Tuesday. A fun show as always so check it out! Right click save as
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Vinny & Craig & Shawn Show: Live Q&A plus part one of WCCW Christmas Star Wars 82
Vinny returns with Craig and Shawn! With no Bryan, there’s no Granny this week so the show begins with a live Q&A between the three. Then it’s a recap of the first part of WCCW Christmas Star Wars from 1982 featuring a Six-Man Tag Team title match featuring Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy, and David Von…
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Vinny & Craig Show: Awesome Rampage match, AEW Collision recap, Q&A
With Bryan Alvarez on vacation, it’s a rare Vinny & Craig show! They first recap an awesome match from AEW Rampage pitting Top Flight & Action Andretti against Penta El 0 Miedo, Komander, and Hijo Del Vikingo. Then there’s AEW Collision with more Blue League Continental Classic matches, then the weekly Q&A! A fun show…
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Figure Four Daily: Solo Lance Storm gives health update, pitch on Kofi Kingston’s title loss
Lance Storm returns to Figure Four Daily, solo this week with a health update. He also talks “unsatisfying” roll up finishes, how NWA-TNA is wrestling’s Groundhog Day, as well as the creative pitch he submitted to WWE to explain Kofi Kingston’s 7 second loss to Brock Lesnar. He also answers a few fan questions. A…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Dave & Bryan live Q&A from London
Now available for website subscribers, hear the live Q&A edition of Wrestling Observer Radio featuring Dave Meltzer & Bryan Alvarez from London, England. Prior to AEW All In, Dave & Bryan talked to fans from all over the world at the Sports Bar & Grill Marylebone about any and all subjects pro wrestling — a…
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Figure Four Daily: Lance Storm pays tribute to Terry Funk
Leanne Williams On a special edition of Figure Four Daily, former WWE, WCW & ECW star Lance Storm hosts a solo edition of the show with a singular focus: his memories of the late Terry Funk who passed away last week. (no sub needed)
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Vinny & Craig Show: AEW All In recap
AEW With Bryan away, Vinny & Craig will play. On a new Vinny & Craig Show, the honorable Vince Verhei & Craig Proper talk about, what else, Sunday’s AEW All In from London’s Wembley Stadium. From MJF & Adam Cole’s friendship surviving to FTR winning their trilogy bout with the Young Bucks to STING to…
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Wrestling Observer Live: The Filthy Tom solo show
For the first time ever on Wrestling Observer Live, former UFC star, NJPW Strong Champion and MLW Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor hosts all by his lonesome. Observe and listen to his words about the passing of both Terry Funk & Bray Wyatt, this Sunday’s AEW All In, and all of the rest of the wrestling…
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Lance, Vinny & Craig: AEW Collision recap, other hijinks
AEW With Bryan Alvarez away on his 1,234rd vacation of the year, former WWE, ECW & WCW star Lance Storm steps in for a special Lance, Vinny & Craig Show! The guys recap this past Saturday’s AEW Collision which saw CM Punk defeat Samoa Joe to advance to the finals of the Owen Hart Foundation…
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Figure Four Daily: Lance Storm Q&A
Former WWE, ECW and WCW star and current Impact Wrestling producer Lance Storm returns with another solo edition where he answers your questions and talks about stories from his long career. This is a follow-up to last week’s show which is also available for subscribers.
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Dave Meltzer & Bryan Alvarez Q&A live from Las Vegas
Live from Las Vegas, hear or watch the Q&A session from Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez. The guys are in Sin City to cover AEW Double or Nothing and will do their usual post-event Wrestling Observer Radio in the wee hours of the morning. Note that the Q&A starts around the 56:00 mark…
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Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including RAW from Monday night, the segments that just scream Vince McMahon, John Cena comments on Vince, Smackdown and Rampage ratings, AEW house shows kicking off, and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Live: Bray Wyatt, potential new AEW show, Smackdown, Rampage, more
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Bray Wyatt, a potential new AEW show, WBD cost-cutting and why it’s not an automatic disaster for AEW, Smackdown and Rampage and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Live: WBD bets on more AEW, WWE bets on gambling
On the Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, I am back talking all the latest in the world of professional wrestling. There have been rumblings as of late of another AEW wrestling show on a Warner Bros Discovery network. I talk about what I have heard, what that might look like, and what audience it…
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Wrestling Observer Live: WWE gambling song, Ruby Soho promo analysis
It’s Saturday and that means Wrestling Observer Live with myself, Jim Valley. We got another #becauseofthefans promo this week on AEW Dynamite from Ruby Soho, but let’s analyze and decide if it indeed qualifies as #becauseofthefans. Gambling and WWE made headlines this week as they are making inroads to having legalized betting on matches in…
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Wrestling Observer Live: WWE and gambling issues, Dynamite recap, Revolution fallout
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including WWE and their attempts to get gambling on their matches legalized, all the issues that would entail, Dynamite from Wednesday night, all the matches and angles and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Live: Vince McMahon’s mustache, Stardom, World Famous Raw Report
Wrestling Observer Live is back with tons to talk about including A RUN IN BY VINCE MCMAHON TO DISCUSS HIS NEW MUSTACHE, notes on him at RAW last night, then Filthy and Mike take over the show to talk Stardom, news, the WORLD FAMOUS RAW REPORT and more. A fun show as always so check…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Filthy & Semp talk AEW Revolution, Jon Jones, more
Wrestling Observer Live returns with the reunion of Filthy Tom Lawlor and Mike Sempervive hosting the show today, as Bryan Alvarez travels back from Sunday night’s AEW Revolution pay-per-view. We take a look at Jon Jones’ heavyweight title victory at UFC 285, before getting into a great AEW pay-per-view, as well as literary efforts, threatening…
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Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Revolution preview
It’s AEW Revolution Sunday and that means it’s time for a special early Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live. I am joined this week by my Mat Men podcast partner Rich Stambolian to look at tonight’s show. We break down the card in full, discussing scenarios for each match, including possible outcomes of the Iron…
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Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Revolution preview
It’s AEW Revolution Sunday and that means it’s time for a special early Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live. I am joined this week by my Mat Men podcast partner Rich Stambolian to look at tonight’s show. We break down the card in full, discussing scenarios for each match, including possible outcomes of the Iron…
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Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Revolution preview, Rampage, KofiMania, more
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW Rampage tonight, the full card for Revolution on Sunday, Chris Jericho talks making stars, Bryan Danielson talks about KofiMania, tons of feedback and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Dynamite, Revolution, Britt talks All Out scrum, more!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW Dynamite on Wednesday, all the matches and angles leading to Revolution on Sunday, Britt Baker talks the All Out scrum, Danielson talks the match with MJF on Sunday, Brock says no way brother when it comes to…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Vince McMahon rumors, AEW Dynamite preview
A solo edition of Wrestling Observer Live with yours truly has arrived and, as always, there’s a lot to get into. The docket includes the omnipresent shadow of Vince McMahon in WWE once again attracting conversation today. Was he responsible for Brock Lesnar vs. Omos at WrestleMania? Is any big entity that is not Saudi…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Kenny on All Out Brawl, RAW Report, Brock vs. Omos, more!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Kenny Omega talking the All Out brawl, Chris Jericho and his thoughts on staying with AEW, Brock Lesnar vs. Omos, the world famous RAW REPORT, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Live: Kenny on All Out Brawl, RAW Report, Brock vs. Omos, more!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Kenny Omega talking the All Out brawl, Chris Jericho and his thoughts on staying with AEW, Brock Lesnar vs. Omos, the world famous RAW REPORT, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Roman vs. Sami II, AEW and NXT previews, Jon Jones returns, RAW report, more
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including an update on Superstar Billy Graham, Roman vs. Sami on the road, AEW and NXT previews for this week, Revolution, ratings, Jon Jones returns to UFC, RAW report, Ring of Honor taping spoilers at the end of the…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Is Vince back?, Revolution line-up and predictions, airlines suck
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez is running solo today to talk tons of topics including whether Vince McMahon is back, Dynamite, NXT and AEW Revolution line-ups and predictions, why flying totally sucks, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Radio: FTR, Observer Awards, Smackdown, Rampage, ROH TV tapings
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the Wrestling Observer Newsletters Awards issue, Rampage and Smackdown shows for this week, a look at the Ring of Honor television tapings, FTR’s tweets regarding the Observer Awards and more. A fun show as always so check it…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Bray Wyatt needs to get to the point
Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley. A new segment today: “Down in the Valley”, going off on all of the depressing and annoying crap in pro wrestling this week like high ticket prices. Why do we put up with this, people tolerating ridiculous prices for “premium” or “platinum” tickets. It will just get worse.…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: 2022 WON Awards
Dave Meltzer and I are back for a new Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter with a deep dive into the 2022 WON Awards. We also talked about the following: Current WrestleMania plans and the leader in the clubhouse for one of the main events Kenny…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Muto retirement, Sami Zayn, AEW and NXT reviews, tons more
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including The Muto Retirement Show, Nagata wins the Triple Crown, RAW ratings, Sami Zayn and the Montreal finish, AEW and NXT reviews for this week, Rampage spoilers, all the news and more. A fun show as always so check…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Dynamite tonight, NXT TV recap, Sami vs. Roman, more
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Dynamite for tonight, NXT recap from Tuesday night, Dabba-Kato, more on the Sami Zayn decision in Montreal, and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Live: RAW, Elimination Chamber fallout, Sami Zayn, more!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including an update on Jay Briscoe’s daughters, Elimination Chamber and RAW, Sami Zayn, all the latest news from the past several days and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Elimination Chamber fallout, RAW, AEW and NXT previews, more
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including Dave’s thoughts having seen Elimination Chamber, Jon Moxley and OTT, AEW and NXT previews for the week, your full post-Chamber RAW report, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Live: WWE Elimination Chamber & NJPW Battle in the Valley fallout
I am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live and a busy Saturday night that saw both WWE and NJPW pay-per-views. At WWE Elimination Chamber, Roman Reigns retained the Undisputed Universal title over Sami Zayn in Montreal. I talk about whether or not this was the right call and discuss the rest of…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Elimination Chamber, Sami Zayn, Battle in the Valley, news and more!
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about about including both Elimination Chamber and New Japan Battle in the Valley, Sami Zayn and the main event finish, WrestleMania, tons of weekend news and so much more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Timestamps: Start:…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Coping with the Roman vs. Sami finish at WWE Elimination Chamber
Saturday is an important day for both WWE and New Japan Pro Wrestling with Elimination Chamber and Battle of the Valley, respectively. Both events have lots of questions. How WWE will get out of Sami Zayn not winning the Universal title from Roman Reigns without alienating fans? I look at the history of WWE and…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Vince McMahon’s asking price, Rocky Romero interview
Dave Meltzer and I are back for a new Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter as well as the story of Vince McMahon’s asking price for WWE. Rocky Romero then joins to talk about New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Battle in the Valley show in San Jose. …
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Wrestling Observer Live: Jay White vs. Eddie Kingston, plus Dynamite and more
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including a full recap of AEW Dynamite, a look at the Revolution PPV coming up in March, and all hell breaks loose with Eddie Kingston and Jay White. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Radio Classic: The Jerry Jarrett interviews
With the passing of wrestling promoter and legendary influencer Jerry Jarrett on Tuesday, we went back into our archives to find several of our interviews with him to relive some of his stories and history as only he could tell it. We have made two of these interviews free (links below) with all four available for subscribers.…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Jerry Jarrett, return of ROH TV, Dynamite, NXT TV review, more!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including more on Jerry Jarrett, the NXT show from last night with the latest in the virgin storyline, Sami Zayn, Cody and Roman Reigns, the return of Ring of Honor and tons more. A fun show as always so…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Jerry Jarrett, Sami, Cody and Roman, RAW report, more
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the death of Jerry Jarrett, Rampage ratings and what they likely tell us, tons of thoughts on Sami and Cody and Roman, your RAW report and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Radio: MLW lawsuit, AEW and NXT, RAW report, WrestleMania, Sami, more
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the death of Billy 2 Rivers, the MLW lawsuit vs. WWE, AEW and NXT this week, Okada and Naito invading NOAH, ratings, the New Japan Cup, your RAW report, WrestleMania and tons more. A fun show as always…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Big show line-ups, heel Okada, New Japan, Smackdown, Tony Khan, more
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including line-ups for NXT, Battle in the Valley and AEW, a look at Smackdown and the Sami Zayn angle from Friday, heel Okada, a New Japan tournament coming up with odd brackets, Tony Khan talks Nick Khan, and tons…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: UFC recap, New Japan, Jay White, DEFY, Smackdown, Rampage
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including a full recap of UFC with Ryan Frederick, New Japan’s weekend show and how that plays into Battle in the Valley, Bryan’s trip to Defy and thoughts on the top three matches, Smackdown and Rampage thoughts and tons…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Does WWE really listen to their fans?
It’s Saturday and that means Wrestling Observer Live with yours truly. Hikuleo defeated Jay White in a loser leaves Japan match Friday in NJPW, so what does this mean for White’s future? With both JONAH and White leaving, does it say something about NJPW? WWE SmackDown laid the groundwork for this month’s Elimination Chamber while…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: The latest on WWE WrestleMania, AEW pros and cons
Dave Meltzer and I are back for a new Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Our talk included: The latest on Jerry Lawler All the latest WrestleMania news and who’s involved in the major stories What’s going on with Becky Lynch for WrestleMania? SummerSlam 2023…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Mike Sempervive talks news, Joey Janela interview
Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back, and as always there’s a lot to get into, including a look at tonight’s WWE Smackdown and AEW Rampage, Himeka’s retirement, Bronson Reed’s decision to return to WWE, JD McDonagh, Impact, New Japan and more. Plus The Bad Boy himself Joey Janela joins the show to talk…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Wrestling network homes, NXT TV report, Rockers break up
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including a new look at how many homes all the major networks that carry pro-wrestling are in, NXT from last night with the Rockers breaking up on the Barber Shop, tons of news and more. A fun show as…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Jerry Lawler updates, Cody vs. Paul, ratings, RAW report and more
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including all the latest on Jerry Lawler and the medical emergency he suffered yesterday, RAW with the Cody vs. Paul Heyman promo, Smackdown and Rampage ratings, RAW report and tons more. A fun packed as always so check it…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Cody and Heyman, Charlie Norris, RAW report, weekend shows, more
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the deaths of Charlie Norris and Kenny Jay, Billy Graham health update, ratings, FantasticaMania, weekend show recap, ROH TV tapings upcoming, RAW report with tons of notes on the Cody/Paul Heyman promo and more. A fun show as…
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Wrestling Observer Live: NXT stars and the indies, Smackdown, Vengeance Day, more
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the story of NXT allowing wrestlers to work select indies and where that situation stands, Vengeance Day and Smackdown thoughts from this past weekend, RAW tonight and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Remembering Lanny Poffo, Fedor, NXT Vengeance Day
Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio. Mary Fries, daughter of Pampero Firpo, joined in the first segment to talk about her friend Lanny Poffo. Then, Dave and I went over the shows and news of the day. We discussed: Fedor’s last fight The broadcast and the future of Showtime/Bellator NXT working with…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Adam Cole interview
Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter before interviewing AEW wrestler Adam Cole. We discussed the following: Coming back from his injury If he was fearful of never coming back How he met Britt Baker Leaving NXT and why it…
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Wrestling Observer Live: A tribute to Lanny Poffo, AEW Dynamite thoughts
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the passing of the late great Lanny Poffo, personal stories including how he ended up on the Christmas Show last year, and more, then news, Dynamite and more. A packed show, so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Live: WWE business surge, WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, RAW
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including WWE’s recent business surge, WrestleMania and Elimination Chamber, Royal Rumble business stats, the RAW report, Kota Ibushi and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Radio: WrestleMania, Chamber, RAW report, Jay Briscoe funeral
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the Jay Briscoe funeral, Royal Rumble huge business as WWE rises in popularity, WrestleMania and Elimination Chamber line-ups, New Japan USA, the RAW report and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Timestamps: Start:…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Jay Briscoe celebration of life, Royal Rumble 2023 fallout!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the Jay Briscoe celebration of life, tons of fallout from the Royal Rumble including thoughts on all the matches and angles, and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Live: WWE Royal Rumble fallout
I am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live discussing the latest in professional wrestling — led off by Saturday’s WWE Royal Rumble. I run down both the men’s and women’s Rumble matches which saw Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley winning. I also discuss the biggest spots including marathon performances from Gunther, Ripley…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Royal Rumble 2023, Rampage, Smackdown, Jay Briscoe
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the Royal Rumble 2023, all the matches and angles including the awesome post-main event, Smackdown, Rampage, Dark taping notes, the anniversary of Andre the Giant’s death and more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Timestamps:…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Did WWE SmackDown give a clue about the men’s Royal Rumble winner?
I am back with a Saturday WWE Royal Rumble preview edition of Wrestling Observer Live with so many questions surrounding this year’s event. Will The Rock appear? What about Steve Austin? Will Sami Zayn somehow win the men’s Rumble match or will he play a role in the outcome in the Roman Reigns vs. Kevin…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: WWE Royal Rumble preview, Mark Briscoe’s AEW future
Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We discuss the following: How Saturday’s WWE Royal Rumble shakes out Sami Zayn, Cody Rhodes, and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin The possibility of surprises on Saturday night AEW Dynamite and Power Slap…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Royal Rumble, Cody, Kenny Omega, more, plus Jordan Clearwater interview!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the Royal Rumble on Sunday, Cody’s merch sales, odds for the show, more on the Briscoes and WBD, a lawsuit over the Luchasaurus mask, Kenny Omega visa update, and tons more. Plus, JORDAN CLEARWATER joins us to talk…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Jay Briscoe tribute, Dynamite, Royal Rumble potential roster, more
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the Jay Briscoe tribute Dynamite last night, how many women are actually available for a Royal Rumble that has only 7 announced at the moment, all the news and tons more. A fun show as always so check…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Jay Briscoe AEW tribute show, Mark, Royal Rumble preview, tons more
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including Mark Briscoe’s appearance and match on Dynamite Wednesday and what changed with WBD, a full recap of AEW and NXT, Rampage spoilers, a Royal Rumble preview, Conor McGregor facing legal issues again, ratings and more. A fun show…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Jay Briscoe tribute AEW, Britt Baker, dentistry, NXT report
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the Jay Briscoe tribute Dynamite tonight with Mark Briscoe vs. Jay Lethal and more, Britt Baker, A LONG TALK ON DENTISTRY, the NXT TV report and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Live: Mark Briscoe to Dynamite, Steve Austin WrestleMania, RAW 30
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Mark Briscoe getting the A-OK to work Dynamite going forward, the situation with Steve Austin and WrestleMania, more on the Bloodline and Sami Zayn angle, RAW 30 and tons more. A fun show as always so check it…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Steve Austin, RAW 30, Briscoe update, tons of huge weekend matches
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including an update on the Briscoe family, RAW 30 with tons of changes to the show for a variety of reasons, the Bellas, why the cage match didn’t take place, thoughts on a lot of big matches over the…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Briscoe family, Sami Zayn, Okada, Royal Rumble, weekend news
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with TONS to talk about including RAW, the Sami Zayn segment and why it got changed, the Royal Rumble, the Okada angle this weekend, Keiji Muto’s final bye byes in multiple places, Rampage and Smackdown thoughts, more. A fun show as always so check…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Jay Briscoe, The Rock & WrestleMania, WWE Royal Rumble preview
It’s Sunday and that means it’s time for another edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, available on YouTube or by clicking below. The wrestling world was rocked this week with the tragic passing of Jay Briscoe. I talk about how the entire wrestling community came together to show support for his family — even though WBD…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Briscoe, UFC 283, The Rock, weekend news and TV reviews
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including an update on Jay Briscoe’s family, UFC 283 results with Ryan Fredrick, Vince and Rita Chatterton, what is going on with the Rock, New Japan vs. NOAH, the Okada angle, Negro Casas, ratings, MLW TV deal, Smackdown, Rampage…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Kevin Owens, Jay Briscoe thoughts, Mutoh vs. Naito
It’s Saturday so that means another packed 40-minute edition of Wrestling Observer Live. We touch on the real-life tragedy that saw Jay Briscoe pass away earlier this week. In this case, the tragedy isn’t that he didn’t get to spend his life on the road away from his community and family. Life isn’t your job…
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Wrestling Observer Live: THE 2023 PREDICTION SHOW!
IT’S THE ANNUAL PREDICTION SHOW! Your predictions for the wild and wacky year 2023, plus a look back at last year’s entries to see WHO WAS A PROGNOSTICATOR AND WHO WAS A FOOL! A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Live: Mike talks Jay Briscoe, Dynamite report, Vince payoff, more
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Mike’s memories of Jay Briscoe, Vince McMahon’s latest payout and why they are claiming he did it, the AEW Dynamite report from Wednesday and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Jay Briscoe, Nick Khan, Slapfighting, Dynamite and NXT, more
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the tragic death of Jay Briscoe, Nick Khan’s interview with Bill Simmons, Adam Hopkins leaves WWE, ratings, Slapfighting notes, AEW and NXT reviews, Rampage and ROH Jay Briscoe Tribute Show spoilers and more. A packed show, so check…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Jay Briscoe
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez returns today with thoughts and memories of the late, great Jay Briscoe.
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Wrestling Observer Live: RAW report, Vince changes bylaws, lawsuits, let’s hit 100,000 on YouTube!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Vince changing the bylaws he changed when he came back to try to avoid lawsuits, RAW from Monday night, the journey to 100,000 Youtube subscribers and how you can get Oreo back on the show, and tons more.…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: RAW report, Young Bucks, WWE team meeting, tons more
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the team meeting at RAW, the Young Bucks and all the rumors going around Monday, update on the WWE Tag Titles, AEW video game, NXT and Dynamite previews, the RAW report, tons of mailbag and live chat questions…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Smackdown, Rampage, Vince working his way back in, tons more
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the latest on Vince McMahon getting his hand back into the WWE pot, the talent meeting on Friday and what HHH said, notes from the Impact PPV including the women headlining, Jon Jones, Rampage, Smackdown, tons more. A…
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Wrestling Observer Live: WWE sale speculation with Dave Meltzer
I am back with another episode of Wrestling Observer Live. On the Sunday edition, Wrestling Observer Newsletter founder Dave Meltzer joins me as we discuss the latest in the possible sale of WWE, Stephanie McMahon’s resignation, and who the likely potential buyer will be. Also, we talk some UFC and discuss Francis Ngannou being stripped…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Reviewing Friday’s shows, WWE meeting, Jim Valley kidney update
It’s Saturday and that means it’s time for Wrestling Observer Live. As you may have heard on social media, I am now on the kidney transplant list. I give an update on how you can donate if interested. We then get into all the pro wrestling action for Friday plus the backstage meeting with all…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Potential WWE sale, Vince & Stephanie timelines
Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We discuss the following: Why the rumor of Saudi Arabia as the WWE buyer was running wild Tuesday night New possible buyers rumored like Tony and Shad Khan and Netflix Why timing…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Who wants to buy WWE, Smackdown revenue, Peacock, more!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including who is interested in buying WWE, Smackdown losing tons of money for FOX and the reality of what people spend money on, Peacock revenue with the WWE Network and tons more. A fun show as always so check…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Mercedes, AEW Dynamite recap, Vince McMahon and the WWE sale
WOLFMAN BRYAN ALVAREZ is back with Mike Sempervive to spin the latest TOP 40 HITS as well as talk all the news in pro-rasslin’, including Mercedes Mone, the latest on Vince McMahon and the WWE sale, AEW Dynamite from Wednesday night and so much more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Live: WWE sale rumors, Mercedes Mone, NXT TV report, more!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez is back with tons to talk about including the WWE sale rumors yesterday and the whole timeline of events, what we know and don’t know, whether Bryan thinks Mercedes is coming to AEW tonight, NXT TV report and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Stephanie McMahon resigns, WWE sale rumors
It’s an emergency edition of Wrestling Observer Radio. Dave and I talk about Stephanie McMahon resigning from her position at WWE, Vince McMahon getting elected back into his Executive Chairman role, and all the WWE sale rumors and the implications. We also talk about the Jay White situation as well as the passing of Black…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Mike Sempervive talks Raw, Mandy Rose, Karl Fredericks, more
Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back, and as always there’s a lot to get into, including the WORLD FAMOUS review of last night’s WWE Monday Night Raw, which featured the return of Bobby Lashley and the Raw debut of Mi Vida Loca Dominik Mysterio. Plus, the passing of Black Warrior, the former Mandy…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: RAW report, Vince McMahon, AEW and NXT previews, more
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including Don Callis and Takeshita, more on the Vince McMahon return, injury updates on Johnny Gargano and Kyle O’Reilly, AEW and NXT previews, RAW report, mailbag and more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Timestamps: Start:…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Mike Sempervive talks Vince McMahon’s return, AEW, Raw
Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back, and as always there’s a lot to get into, including the continued ripple effect of Vince McMahon reinserting himself into a position of executive power at WWE, and the rumors of a possible sale beginning to swirl. Plus, a look at last Friday’s AEW Rampage and Battle…
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Free WOR: Mike Tenay remembers the late Don West
After popular demand and a personal request, our Wrestling Observer Radio interview from this past weekend featuring former WCW & TNA broadcaster Mike Tenay remembering the late Don West is now free for all. Enjoy this near-hour long talk with Mike, Dave Meltzer and Garrett Gonzales by clicking below. If you would like to listen…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Dave’s live BOLA report, Vince McMahon, weekend TV
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about as Dave is in Los Angeles for the Battle of LA tournament! All the notes including the invasion by the Jericho Appreciation Society, plus the latest on Vince McMahon, the death of Johnny Powers, Rampage, Smackdown, Battle of the…
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Wrestling Observer Live: What’s next for WWE now that Vince is back?
I am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live and this week, I am joined by guest co-host John Alba to talk about one of the biggest stories in pro wrestling: the return of Vince McMahon to WWE. We talk about the timeline from Thursday afternoon when a Wall Street Journal article came…
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Wrestling Observer Live: WWE for sale, AEW in Portland & Seattle thoughts
Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley is back from Portland, Oregon — the home of Friday night’s AEW Rampage and Battle of the Belts. Jim gives his thoughts on AEW live in Portland on Friday and AEW Dynamite in Seattle on Wednesday: The Acclaimed, Jade Cargill, Darby Allin, Jeff Jarrett, Kip Sabian, Teal Piper,…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Mike Tenay on the passing of Don West
Yesterday, Dave and I talked about Vince McMahon coming back to WWE. And we’re back today with a special show. We talk to Mike Tenay about the passing of his great friend Don West.
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Vince McMahon is back, Dana White, Omega vs. Ospreay
Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. The main topic of the show is Vince McMahon coming back to WWE. We focus on the following: Vince adding himself, George Barrios, and Michelle Wilson to the board The WWE meeting…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Vince McMahon returns
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with TONS to talk about regarding VINCE MCMAHON RETURNING TO THE WWE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Why it happened. How it happened. What he claims is the reason. The stock price. What the wrestlers think. Creative. And more. A fun show as always, albeit depressing,…
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Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Dynamite live report, Mercedes, tons more
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Bryan’s trip to AEW Dynamite in Seattle, lots of notes from the show, Mercedes Mone and New Japan/AEW, how much this Twitter app sucks, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Radio: New Japan Tokyo Dome recap, live trip to AEW Dynamite, more!
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including tons of thoughts from both the Tokyo Dome with one of the greatest matches in pro-wrestling history, and Bryan’s trip to an awesome live Dynamite show in Seattle. Plus, all the news! A fun show as always so…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Mike Sempervive reviews NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17, NXT
Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back, and as always there’s a lot to get into. A full wrap-up of New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Wrestle Kingdom 17 and all of the news coming out of NJ’s annual Tokyo Dome event. The debut of Mercedes Moné, the return of Kenny Omega, and the reestablishment of…
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Wrestling Observer Live: RAW report, Tokyo Dome tonight, Sasha, Naomi, tons more!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the Tokyo Dome tonight, RAW report from Monday with HARDENED CRIMINAL DOMINICK MYSTERIO, the dangers of getting old, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Damar Hamlin, Dana White, RAW report, Tokyo Dome press conference, more!
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including Damar Hamlin, Dana White slapping his wife the week before Dana White’s Power Slap debuts, the Tokyo Dome press conference, Spencer Churchill, NOAH show notes, the RAW report from Monday, mailbag and tons more. A fun show as…
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Figure Four Daily: Tom vs. Shibata, Stardom, Smackdown with John Cena return
Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including Tom’s match with Shibata last week which nobody outside of Japan can possibly see, Smackdown with the return of John Cena, lots of Stardom notes from the PPV this weekend, and more! A fun show as alway…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Don West, WWE injuries, Muta, Giulia, AEW in Seattle, Smackdown, more!
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the death of Don West, thoughts on the Ric Flair documentary, injuries to Gunther and AJ Styles, NOAH Budokan and Stardom notes, AEW in Seattle and NXT previews, Smackdown and Rampage reviews and more. A fun show as…
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Wrestling Observer Live: The worst of pro wrestling in 2022
Join me on this special New Year’s Day edition of Wrestling Observer Live, available on YouTube above or by clicking below. I discuss a huge WWE SmackDown from Friday that included John Cena’s in-ring return, and Charlotte Flair’s surprise return to defeat Ronda Rousey for the SmackDown Women’s title. Then, I am joined by Matt…
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Wrestling Observer Live: New Year’s Rasslin’ Eve
It’s Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley, the last WOL of 2022. We go out in style with SmackDown and the return of John Cena and Charlotte, an attack by Uncle Howdy and jealousy in The Bloodline. We’ll preview AEW’s swing through the northwest this week with Seattle on Wednesday and Portland, OR on…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Remembering Don West, WrestleMania news, Dragon Lee contract details
Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter and more. Topics include: The passing of Don West Plan B discussions for WrestleMania The possibility of adding a second big title in WWE The status of Ronda Rousey vs. Becky…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Favorite memories of the great Don West and more!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including our hour-long tribute to Don West with everyone’s favorite memories, a bit of news and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Dragon Lee signs with WWE, AEW Dynamite recap
It’s Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer and Jim Valley. A PACKED episode. Topics discussed include Dragon Lee going to WWE NXT, the interesting politics between AAA and WWE, Dave reviews AAA Noche de Campeones, Dax Harwood’s podcast about CM Punk, Christmas week ratings, the Ric Flair documentary on Peacock, a preview of a major…
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Wrestling Observer Live: From the snowy hills, AEW preview, Punk and the Elite, NXT review
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez is back with tons to talk about including whether he thinks CM Punk and the Elite are ever going to do a program together AND WHY NOT, Dynamite tonight, more good wrestling ratings, NXT TV report with a not so great show, and more. A fun show as always…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Light-hearted post-holiday banter and news
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with — how better to phrase this — a light-heard post-holiday banter show covering some news and such. A fun time as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Death of Stephan Bonnar, AEW talent issues, Smackdown, Rampage, more!
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the death of Stephan Bonnar and the role he played in the explosion of UFC, Robviper’s tweets looking at the issues AEW is facing with talent, Smackdown, Rampage, John Cena’s drawing power, and tons more. A fun show…
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Wrestling Observer Live: ‘Twas the day before Christmas
It’s the Christmas Eve edition of Wrestling Observer Live. On Friday, WWE SmackDown had its traditional Christmas-themed show — complete with a fun Miracle on 34th Street fight between Braun Strowman & Ricochet vs Imperium. It featured candy cane kendo sticks, New Day Nutcrackers and mistletoe. AEW Rampage had an entertaining Three Kings Christmas Casino…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: John Cena, WrestleMania, Miro
Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Topics include: John Cena and his availability for WrestleMania Miro and Lana Ric Flair documentary comes out on Monday Tony Khan and Honor Club NFL Sunday Ticket More Netflix docuserieses AEW…
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Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Dynamite thoughts, WWE & NJPW news
Wrestling Observer Live is back and as always, there is a lot to get into. That includes a really good AEW Dynamite, which featured a hell of a main event between AEW Women’s Champion Jamie Hayter and Hikaru Shida, as well as a damn good take on the pro wrestling of yore. Plus, WWE postpones…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW Dynamite & NXT recaps, UFC PPV price increase
Wrestling Observer Radio with myself and Dave Meltzer is back for another edition as Bryan Alvarez is still on vacation. There’s a lot to talk about tonight, including: Dave has seen a lot of great wrestling this week including the TAKA and Taichi PPV, Gunther vs. Ricochet from WWE SmackDown, Will Ospreay vs. Tomohiro Ishii…
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Wrestling Observer Live: NXT, Lacey Evans, AEW’s new look, more
Jim Valley is in for Bryan and Mike on the Wednesday edition of Wrestling Observer Live. NXT last night: Grayson Waller and Bron Breakker pay tribute to Bret Hart and Goldberg in WCW. If you believe her agent, Mandy Rose is going to be a millionaire in the near future — one fan at a…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Mike Sempervive & Jim Valley talk NJPW, Stardom & Raw
Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive — and JIM VALLEY — is back. And, as always, we had a lot to get into! Bronson Reed’s choice to go back to WWE, do the structure of NJPW’s contracts need to change?, the value of Mercedes/Sasha, who from Stardom could be a breakout star in the West,…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Bronson Reed, RAW, Rampage ratings and international travel
It’s a special edition of Wrestling Observer Radio with Jim Valley and Dave Meltzer! The former JONAH is once again Bronson Reed, returning to RAW to help The Miz in his ladder match against Dexter Lumis. We run down a very interesting episode of RAW. We also discuss ratings for AEW Rampage, which are improving.…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Sempervive & Jim Valley talk Uncle Howdy, all of the day’s news
Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive — and JIM VALLEY — is back to start your week off the right way, by letting you know about everything you need to in professional wrestling. Thoughts on UNCLE HOWDY saying howdy on SmackDown and the slippery slope of the Bray Wyatt family of characters, WWE pulls D-Von…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: John Cena, Ariel & Paddy, SmackDown & Rampage
Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio going over the weekend wrestling news. Topics include: The difficulty to get new scripted TV shows made The Ariel Helwani and Paddy Pimblett feud The blurrier line between journalism and content creation these days Which artist had the biggest year ever for a touring act…
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Wrestling Observer Live: A week of definite (and possible) returns
It’s time for a Saturday Wrestling Observer Live with Jim Valley looking at a week of returns in pro wrestling. Announced on Friday, John Cena is coming back on the December 30th WWE SmackDown to team with Kevin Owens against Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn. In another return that isn’t so definite, Vince McMahon wants…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Latest on Vince McMahon, Sasha Banks, MLW/WWE
Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio going over the news in this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Topics include: The latest on Vince McMahon and him wanting to come back to WWE Why the Rita Chatterton lawsuit can happen in 2022 The market for Mandy Rose Sasha Banks and how WWE perceived…
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Wrestling Observer Live: COULD PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING BE AN OLYMPIC SPORT?
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including what ends up being A SHOW LONG DISCUSSION OF WHETHER YOU COULD DO PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING IN THE OLYMPICS. YES. Also some news. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Live: ACTION ANDRETTI vs. Chris Jericho, Dynamite recap, Tokyo Dome, NXT ratings omen
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including CHRIS JERICHO VS. ACTION ANDRETTI, our full Dynamite review including MJF vs. Ricky Starks, you can kinda sorta maybe cheer a little at the Tokyo Dome and the rules are really quite simple, NXT ratings omen, and tons…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: 9 Lives of Vince McMahon and Q&A, Dynamite review, Mandy Rose, Tokyo Dome, more
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the 9 Lives of Vince McMahon and a Q&A about it, Vince’s latest allegations, what happened with Mandy Rose, Tokyo Dome line-up and notes, ratings, AEW Dynamite and NXT TV reviews, spoilers for Rampage and NXT, and more.…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Mandy Rose gone, Tokyo Dome, Filthy vs. Shibata, NXT report, Dynamite, more!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including everything we know about Mandy Rose, AEW Dynamite tonight, your NXT TV report, New Japan updates leading into the Tokyo Dome, Filthy Tom vs. Shibata, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Sasha, New Japan, RAW report, new AEW production hire, Hall of Fame Q&A
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the annual Hall of Fame issue with your questions, updates on Sasha and Konnan and New Japan’s tournament wrapping up, Karl Anderson and the Tokyo Dome, RAW from Monday night, Winter is Coming, and tons more. A fun…
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Wrestling Observer Live: ROH on Honor Club, Sasha to New Japan, NXT and ROH PPV reviews, more!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including ROH TV on Honor Club and what it might mean for the future of New Japan in America, NXT Deadline, Ring of Honor Final Battle, Sasha Banks to the Tokyo Dome, and tons more. A fun show as…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Recapping ROH Final Battle & NXT Deadline
It’s a good week for me to be solo on the Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live because of so much happening this past weekend. As you know, both Ring of Honor and WWE NXT ran big shows on Saturday. I talk the best from both shows including the insanity from The Briscoes vs. FTR…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Great ROH and NXT shows, UFC, ROH streaming deal, Sasha Banks to New Japan, more
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including great shows from Ring of Honor and NXT, a full UFC recap, notes on the ROH streaming deal announced today, Sasha Banks to the Tokyo Dome and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: 2022 WON HOF class, John Cena, MJF at UFC
Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio going over the 2022 class of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. John Muse joins us to go over the full class, the acts who were close, and next year’s new candidates. After that, we talked about all the recent news. Topics include: John Cena…
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Wrestling Observer Live: WON Hall of Fame, weekend predictions
Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back to talk about all of the news in professional wrestling, and to get you ready for this weekend! The new entrants into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame, news on tonight’s Smackdown, predictions for tomorrow’s NXT Deadline and ROH Final Battle, and so much more –…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Ricky Starks vs. MJF, the ring, Dynamite report, Sasha Banks, tons more!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the awesome MJF vs. Ricky Starks promo last night and Bryan’s idea about what they should have done with the ring, the full Dynamite report, a bad week for wrestling ratings, Sasha to the Tokyo Dome, Mike vanishes,…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Richard Holliday, NXT review, Dynamite preview, William Regal, tons more!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Richard Holliday, the RAW ratings falling off a cliff this week, NXT last night, AEW tonight, Tony Khan talks the situation with William Regal, wrestling in the Olympics, and tons more. A fun show as always so check…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Storytelling in wrestling, RAW report, tons more!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including storytelling in pro-wrestling particularly as it pertains to Keith Lee and Swerve on Rampage, the Rampage and Smackdown ratings, RAW from Monday night and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Live: Final Battle line-up and price, William Regal, Triple H, tons more!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including some Rampage and Smackdown notes, RAW and Dynamite previews, tons of thoughts on the Final Battle line-up, price and more, William Regal’s status, and so much more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Radio: RAW and Dynamite previews, Smackdown and Rampage, Cain Velasquez, more
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including Smackdown and Rampage this week, RAW and Dynamite previews, Steph and Nick Khan want to buy things, Slapfighting, tons of mailbag questions and questions from the live chat and more. A fun show as always so check it…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Rock Royal Rumble rumors, Regal done with AEW
On a Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, I am back once again with Matt Ryan of Catalyst Wrestling discussing all the latest wrestling news from the past week. As we wrap up the year, we find ourselves entering WWE Royal Rumble season and there has been both speculation and rumors regarding The Rock returning…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: The Rock, UFC insider betting, William Regal
Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio going over the news in this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Topics include: WWE’s pie-in-the-sky idea for The Rock WrestleMania and who may be there Who runs creative for the Bloodline story Survivor Series and Full Gear business numbers News out of Rampage Update on William Regal…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Is Ricochet’s WWE push for real this time?
On the Saturday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, I have a lot of questions given what happened this week in wrestling. On Friday, Ricochet defeated Santos Escobar to win the WWE SmackDown World Cup. Is his push for real this time? Also, when will we see Bray Wyatt actually wrestle? On the AEW side, will…
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Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Dynamite review, William Regal future, tons of news
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez is back with tons to talk about including a full review of AEW Dynamite from Wednesday, the MJF segment with William Regal, whether Regal was being written off the show Monday night and what the rumors are within WWE, NXT ratings, feedback and tons more. A fun show as…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW Dynamite with MJF and Regal, NXT, WWE business notes, tons more!
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including AEW Dynamite with the MJF and William Regal angle, Ricky Steamboat, AAA’s new idea for Cancun, Cain Velasquez, Survivor Series business notes, ratings, NXT review, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Timestamps:…
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Wrestling Observer Live: WWE War Games fallout, WrestleMania, news, injury updates
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including a full review and fallout from Survivor Series War Games, the idea of having two War Games matches every November, who is next for Roman Reigns, WrestleMania suggestions, NXT notes, injury updates on Randy Orton and Logan Paul,…
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Wrestling Observer Live: The Bloodline dominates as WWE Survivor Series makes history
On the Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, I am joined once again by Matt Ryan of Catalyst Wrestling to discuss top stories from the week. WWE Survivor Series, featuring two WarGames matches, was last night in Boston where The Bloodline came out on top. We run through the card and discuss what we liked,…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: War Games 2022, news, Rampage, Smackdown, more!
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including WWE Survivor Series 2022 with two War Games matches! Full results, thoughts on War Games today versus the past, what is better and what is not, and more, plus the news of the week, Smackdown and Rampage, Q&As…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Is WWE Survivor Series better than WCW Starrcade?
Today’s Wrestling Observer Live poses a question: is WWE Survivor Series better than WCW Starrcade? To me, Starrcade is overrated and I discuss why. Also on the show: The WarGames matches have breathed new life into Saturday’s shows and Friday’s edition of SmackDown helped further build momentum with the return of Becky Lynch as “The…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: The Elite & CM Punk, MJF/Moxley/Regal, Survivor Series preview
Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio talking all the news in pro wrestling and MMA. Topics include: Thoughts on The Elite and CM Punk The Mox/MJF/Regal story Full Gear PPV buys Rampage news Dynamite and Rampage tickets at the Cow Palace Bob Iger Randy Orton and Logan Paul injuries Cain Velasquez’s…
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FREE Wrestling Observer Live: Survivor Series, Dynamite report with Elite vs. fans, tons more!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW Dynamite from Wednesday, the Elite vs. CM Punk fans, WWE War Games on Saturday, NXT ratings, horrible numbers for both AEW and WWE coming up this week, another WrestleKingdom coming in January, and more! A fun FREE…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Dynamite preview, NXT review, Elite in Chicago, tons more!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the AEW line-up for tonight, will the Chicago crowd boo the Elite, NXT review from last night, all the news including ratings, Muta’s final match, Karl Anderson to New Japan and more. A fun show as always so…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Survivor Series, RAW report, AEW and Dynamite line-ups, more!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW and NXT line-ups, the world famous RAW report, Survivor Series with two Hell in a Cell matches on Saturday, Cain Velasquez, Seth Rollins face or heel, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Full Gear fallout, Tokyo Dome, Stardom, RAW report, AEW and NXT, more
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including fallout from AEW Full Gear, more Tony Khan press conference notes, Kenny Omega working the Tokyo Dome, AEW and NXT line-ups, Stardom and New Japan weekend notes, Royal Rumble breaks records, the Rock, RAW report for the week…
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Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Full Gear 2022 fallout, MJF vs. Moxley finish, more!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez is back with TONS TONS TONS to talk about including a full recap of Full Gear, the finish to the MJF match, Dynamite Wednesday, NXT and RAW the next few days, WWE breaking attendance records, all the latest from the weekend and more. A fun show as always so…
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Wrestling Observer Live: The fallout from AEW Full Gear
On the Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, I am back and once again joined by Matt Ryan from Catalyst Wrestling discussing all the fallout from AEW Full Gear. We run through the entire card with two different perspectives as I watched on TV while Matt was in the Prudential Center. We talk about who…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW Full Gear 2022 recap, news and notes
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including a full recap of AEW Full Gear, all the matches and angles, MJF as champion and the various finishes they could have done, where they go from here with the top storylines, press conference notes, news and more.…
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Wrestling Observer Live: The world needs strong heels
It’s time for your pre-AEW Full Gear edition of Wrestling Observer Live. Is MJF a good guy? Is MJF a bad guy? The past few weeks have been confusing. Fans don’t know how to react to MJF heading into tonight’s show. The world needs strong heels who create passion and interest. Babyfaces sell merch. Strong…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Full Gear, AEW Dynamite, NXT, tons of news
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including AEW Dynamite leading to Full Gear, MJF’s post-show promo, notes on Jericho, Kevin Owens, Chelsea Green, Jonah, a bizarre and insane bill from Texas, ratings, Stardom, NXT TV and tons more. A fun show as always so check…
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Wrestling Observer Live: MJF vs. Moxley, Dynamite preview, NXT review, kids TV, more
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW Dynamite tonight, MJF vs. Jon Moxley coming up at Full Gear, NXT TV report from Tuesday, RAW ratings, Logan Paul, COCOMELON AND MR. DEMAIO, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Live: WWE and AEW injuries, house shows, Rampage and Smackdown reviews
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including three injuries in both AEW and WWE and how they all tie in to house shows and young talent developing, Rampage, Smackdown, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Radio: UFC 281, SmackDown & Rampage Recaps
Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio as I sub in for Bryan tonight. Topics include: Two title changes at UFC 281 Poirier and Chandler have a war UFC 284 main event in Perth, Austrailia More on Dana White’s Power Slap Rampage and SmackDown recap Tribute to the Troops spoilers Monday Night…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Why isn’t good wrestling good enough anymore?
It’s time for a Saturday edition of Wrestling Observer Live. On this week’s show: Many fans say AEW Rampage is skippable. So, what does that say for the future of wrestling when good wrestling matches aren’t enough to entice fans to watch anymore? We see good wrestling matches all of the time. Today’s wrestling fans…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Logan Paul, Power Slap, WON HOF Q&A
Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio going over the news in this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Topics include: If Logan Paul should get votes for Rookie of the Year Crown Jewel business for Peacock Power Slap on TBS Netflix and live sports Amazon’s demos for their Thursday Night games AEW Dynamite ratings…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Sempervive talks tonight’s SmackDown, Rampage, tons more
Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back to talk about all of the news in professional wrestling, including a preview of tonight’s WWE SmackDown and AEW Rampage cards and a look back at how Dynamite fared in the ratings on Wednesday. Plus, CM Punk returns to the MMA broadcast booth, GCW inks first indie…
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Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Dynamite recap and all the news
Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back to talk about all of the news in professional wrestling including a full review of last night’s AEW Dynamite show. Plus, Taryn Terell’s exit from the NWA, Chris Jericho and The Bunny both expanding their horizons, Cameron Grimes being called up, and much more. A fun show…
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Wrestling Observer Live: RAW report, AEW and NXT previews, Young Bucks, NWA drama, more
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW and NXT previews for the week, the latest on Nick Aldis and Billy Corgan, your weekly RAW report with a lot of things going on, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Live: Roman Reigns vs. Logan Paul, Crown Jewel, tournaments, weekend news
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Crown Jewel with Roman Reigns and Logan Paul, an update on Loredo Kid, TONS of tournaments coming up in the world of wrestling, all the breaking news from the weekend including Nick Aldis vs. NWA and more. A…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Logan Paul overdelivers, Shibata wrestles in AEW
I am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, joined by Joel Pearl of Fightful. Joel and I run down everything that happened at Saturday’s WWE Crown Jewel, including NJPW references on commentary, the unique booking of Bobby Lashley vs. Brock Lesnar, and Logan Paul’s amazing performance in the main event against Roman…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Crown Jewel, Logan Paul, New Japan, tournaments, Smackdown, tons more!
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including WWE Crown Jewel, Logan Paul’s injury, Jey Uso, New Japan with Will Ospreay vs. Naito, Rampage, Smackdown, everyone is running tournaments, all the news and more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Timestamps: Start: PWG…
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Wrestling Observer Live: The golden age of wrestling commentary
Wrestling Observer Live with Jim Valley is back with a new episode that was recorded ahead of Crown Jewel. Everyone talks about great wrestlers and matches, but what about the quality and professionalism of the people calling those matches? When you think about it, we are truly living in a golden age of wrestling commentators.…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Jarrett, Shibata, Colt, Dynamite report, WWE finances
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including JEFF JARRETT, KATSUYORI SHIBATA AND COLT CABANA all appearing on Dynamite, tons of notes in our full review of the show, a quick look at WWE finances (made money) and more. A fun show as always so check…
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Wrestling Observer Live: NXT and RAW line-ups, Karl Anderson, weekend results, more
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Karl Anderson and the NEVER Title, RAW and NXT line-ups, Smackdown notes, UNCLE HOWDY, Billy Gunn and the pliers, and tons more. A packed show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Radio: A million weekend shows, tons of Japan news, reviews, more
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including A MILLION SHOWS, Rampage, Smackdown, Rumble on 44th Street and the Night Before, Defy with Filthy Tom vs. Suzuki, Smackdown spoilers, RAW preview, Karl Anderson and the NEVER Title, Nakamura vs. Muto and tons more. A fun show…
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Wrestling Observer Live: The Elite are back, CM Punk may depart, Nakamura returns to Japan
I return for another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live with guest host Matt Ryan talking about the latest news in professional wrestling. More news came out this week about the brawl after AEW All Out and the likelihood that CM Punk is likely done with the company. This includes the rumor that Punk’s dog…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Sami has all of us feeling very ‘Ucey’
Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley is back with a new episode. An unforgettable segment on Friday Night SmackDown: Sami Zayn was so funny that Jey Uso struggled and struggled not to break character on live TV. Another time, another talent, it could have ruined the moment. Instead, this was great. Classic stuff. On…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: The AEW investigation is over
Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio going over the news in this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Topics include: The end of AEW’s investigation post All Out If CM Punk could go back to WWE Could MJF become a hot babyface? AEW Dynamite ratings Bandido and Juice Robinson Anderson Silva vs. Jake Paul…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Tonight’s TV, the latest on CM Punk, Luke Hawx interview
Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back to talk about all of the news in professional wrestling, including tonight’s busy viewing schedule with WWE SmackDown, AEW Rampage, and NJPW Rumble on 44th Street. And, of course, we give you the latest on the neverending story of the post-All Out debacle. LUKE HAWX also stops…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Elite return, AEW and NXT TV reviews, Punk details, New Japan, tons more
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the return of the Elite to AEW, the CM Punk camp tells their side of the story, ratings, tons of New Japan news, AEW and NXT TV reviews and tons more. A fun show as always so check…
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Wrestling Observer Live: RAW report, New Japan in New York, Rocky Romero returns, more!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including RAW from Monday night, all the latest news from the past few days, Dave Meltzer moving to video, and THE RETURN OF ROCKY ROMERO to talk about two big New Japan USA shows this weekend on FITE.tv. A…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Tristen Nash, Halloween Havoc, Dave to video, TV reviews, news, more
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the death of Tristen Nash, Dave Meltzer moving to video tonight LIVE and what that will entail, NXT Halloween Havoc, Rampage, Smackdown, RAW tonight, tons of news and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!