Author: Garrett Gonzales
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We’re Live, Pal: Jon Moxley’s ‘hard reset’ of AEW
It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal (available for free on YouTube below in addition to audio) as Andrew Zarian and I talk about what’s going on in wrestling today. We kicked off the show talking Andrew’s latest scoop on both AEW and Ring of Honor running New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom. We then hit…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW Dynamite vs. WWE NXT ratings analysis
Dave Meltzer and I are back with our Friday episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, talking about all the big news from today’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Here were some of the things we covered: Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite vs. WWE NXT ratings analysis Kenny Omega’s impending return AEW revamping their in-arena experience WWE ID program Conor McGregor…
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Fight Game: The return of the AEW vs. NXT Wednesday Night War
John LaRocca and I are back to talk about the major topics in the world of wrestling on this week’s Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show with our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners and losers of the week before going through our Top Five topics which included: The return of the AEW vs. NXT Wednesday…
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Fight Game: A look back at the first-ever WCW Halloween Havoc
Paul Fontaine is back as my guest host on the Halloween-themed edition of The Fight Game Podcast. We went live on the F4W YouTube channel and you can watch the video version below. We kicked off with our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners and losers of the week before going through our Top Five topics which…
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Fight Game: Can Kyle Fletcher be a bigger star than Will Ospreay in AEW?
John LaRocca and I are back to talk about the major topics in the world of wrestling on this week’s Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off with our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners and losers of the week before going through our Top Five topics which included: Kyle Fletcher’s star rising The BCC vs. the AEW B…
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We’re Live, Pal: Is the BCC the new NWO?
It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal, which is also available for free on YouTube below, as Andrew Zarian and I talk about what’s going on in wrestling today. We kicked off the show talking about the tribalism and goofiness between hardcore fans of AEW and WWE. We then hit on some key topics such…
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We’re Live, Pal: WWE NXT vs. AEW Dynamite, WrestleDream preview
It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal, which is also available for free on YouTube below, as Andrew Zarian and I talk about what’s going on in wrestling today. We kicked off the show talking about what we missed over the last few weeks including the AEW to Fox rumors. We talked about tonight’s AEW…
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We’re Live, Pal: The latest on the AEW TV deal, All Out insanity
It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal, which is also available for free on YouTube below, as Andrew Zarian and I talk about what’s going on in wrestling today. We kicked off the show talking about eating crow, before digging into the latest on the AEW TV deal. We discussed all the things that Andrew…
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We’re Live, Pal: AEW Forbidden Door preview
It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal which is also available for free on YouTube below. Joining Andrew Zarian and I for the majority of the show was author and podcaster J.D. Oliva. We talked about his brand new book GAIJIN, which you can currently pledge on Kickstarter. We also talked about the low AEW…
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Fight Game: Swerve vs. Ospreay heats up
John LaRocca and I are back to talk about the major topics in the world of professional wrestling on this week’s Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show with our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners and losers of the week. Then, we went through our Top Five topics of the week which included discussions on the…
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We’re Live, Pal: Thoughts on the Wyatt Sicks, Drew McIntyre & Chad Gable
Image via WWE It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal which is also available for free on YouTube below. Andrew Zarian and I dug right into WWE’s past weekend with Clash at the Castle talk. We also discussed the following: What we thought of Drew McIntyre losing in his home country of Scotland Why McIntyre…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: The Rock talks WrestleMania 41, Clash at the Castle preview
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over the big stories in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Dave and I talked about the following: The Rock and WrestleMania 41 Clash at the Castle What’s up with Ricochet and Chad Gable The mid-level pro wrestling market Conor McGregor Episode 2…
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Fight Game: Will Bron Breakker or Trick Williams be the bigger WWE star in five years?
John LaRocca and I are back to talk about the latest major topics in the world of professional wrestling on this week’s Fight Game. We kicked off the show with our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners and losers of the week. Then, we went through our Top Five topics of the week which included discussions on the…
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We’re Live, Pal: What’s next for Ricochet?
Image: WWE It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal which is also available for free on YouTube below. Andrew Zarian and I opened up the show talking about him putting his young son in the camel clutch last weekend as well as doing lots of tanning. We then discussed some actual wrestling things like: Bron…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: More thoughts on episode one of ‘Who Killed WCW?’
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over the big stories in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Dave and I talked about the following: The CMLL/AAA/AEW relationship Eric Bischoff’s performance on episode 1 of Who Killed WCW? Hulk Hogan’s role Whether or not Sting was worried about being screwed…
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Fight Game: Reviewing episode one of ‘Who Killed WCW?’
John LaRocca and I are back to talk about the latest major topics in the world of professional wrestling on this week’s Fight GAme. We kicked off the show with our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners and losers of the week. We then did our Top Five topics of the week which included discussion on the following:…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Steve Keirn interview, AEW business notes
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over the big stories in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. But first, Steve Keirn joined us to discuss his brand new book, which is part two of his career in wrestling. We talked about his run in WWF at the time, a…
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Fight Game: AEW Forbidden Door takes shape, NXT & TNA working together
John LaRocca is off at a family event, so Paul Fontaine is the guest co-host on this week’s Fight Game. We recorded this episode live on YouTube which you can watch at the bottom of this page. Paul and I kicked off with our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners and losers of the week in wrestling followed…
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We’re Live, Pal: AEW Double or Nothing aftermath, WBD & AEW negotiations
Photo via JJ Williams It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal which is also available for free on YouTube below. Andrew Zarian and I opened up the show talking about all that was going on in Las Vegas last weekend. We also discussed: Adam Copeland’s leg injury How to top Anarchy in the Arena next…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW Double Or Nothing Recap
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio to recap AEW Double or Nothing. We began the show talking about the F4W Convention and how much fun I had hanging out with all of the subscribers. We then talked about our thoughts on the overall big picture in the aftermath of the PPV,…
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Fight Game: WWE King & Queen of the Ring and AEW Double or Nothing previews
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show with our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners and losers of the week in wrestling followed by our top five topics of the week which included discussions about the following: Memories of the very first AEW Double…
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We’re Live, Pal: AEW Double or Nothing & WWE King and Queen of the Ring
It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal which is also available for free on YouTube below. Andrew Zarian and I opened up the show talking about what’s going on with Warner Bros. Discovery and the NBA as it relates to AEW. We also discussed: Mark Shapiro’s comments about the UFC rights, and WWE events going…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Wrestling media thoughts, Bob Bruggers biography
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over the big stories in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Freelance sports reporter Lucas Charpiot joined the show to talk about his experience as a member of the media at WWE Backlash. Then, Dave and I talked about the current news, including: AEW’s…
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Fight Game: The artistry of ‘Timeless’ Toni Storm
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new episode of The Fight Game Podcast with a few segments from the past. We kicked off with our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners for the week in wrestling followed by our top five topics of the week which included discussions about the following: Toni Storm leaning…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: WWE Backlash France preview, Vegas WrestleMania?
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Dave and I discussed the following: Seth Rollins re-signing with WWE NXT cuts Brad Blum leaving WWE Johnny Ace flipping sides in the Janel Grant lawsuit Rumors of a Las Vegas…
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Fight Game: WWE Backlash France preview
John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of The Fight Game Podcast, kicking things off with an update on upcoming shows on Fight Game Media. We then got to the rest of our topics which included: Fallout from The Elite beating up Tony Khan on last week’s AEW Dynamite Tony Khan’s media hits at…
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We’re Live, Pal: AEW’s Tony Khan and his neck brace
It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal which is also available for free on YouTube by clicking above. Andrew and I opened up the show by talking about the AEW Dynamite angle with Tony Khan, Jack Perry, and the Young Bucks. We also discussed: Tony Khan in a neck brace at the NFL Draft The…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Tony Khan’s WWE comments on NFL Network
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Dave and I discussed the following: Tony Khan’s comments about WWE while doing an interview on the NFL Network More on Dave’s story about Vince McMahon Vince McMahon’s and Nick Khan’s…
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Fight Game: Is AEW leaning into car crash TV?
John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We kicked things off with our non-WWE segment where we actually talked a little bit about WWE since we weren’t going to talk about it for the rest of the show. We then got to the rest of our topics which…
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We’re Live, Pal: What’s next for AEW after Dynasty?
It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal which is also available for free on YouTube by clicking above. Andrew and I opened up the show talking about the AEW Dynasty PPV. We also discussed: Bryan Danielson vs. Will Ospreay Matches to compare that match to Swerve Strickland’s title win and the hope for good creative…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW Dynasty preview, Brad Balukjian interview
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. First, we talked to Brad Balukjian, author of new wrestling book, The Six Pack. Dave and I then discussed the following: Seth Rollins’ surgery AEW’s upcoming TV rights deal UFC & Netflix…
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Fight Game: AEW Dynasty preview
John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We kicked things off with our discussion on this week’s Dark Side of the Ring episode on Chris Adams, looking at a major unanswered question as well as going through some of the finer details of Adams’ death through Dave Meltzer’s…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: NJPW Windy City Riot recap, Ospreay vs. Levesque
@WintrustArena Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Dave and I discussed the following: New Japan’s Windy City Riot show with Jon Moxley becoming the IWGP World champion Jack Perry’s reception AEW ratings Why Will Ospreay was so…
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Fight Game: Did anyone look good from AEW showing the All In footage?
John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show talking about another show we did this week featuring a review of the movie The Wrestler. We didn’t talk about WWE WrestleMania 40 from last weekend because we covered it on this website on Sunday night after…
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We’re Live, Pal: WWE WrestleMania 40 aftermath
It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal which is also available for free on YouTube by clicking above. Andrew Zarian and I opened up the show talking to Cameron Hawkins (aka @CeeHawk) about being in Philadelphia for WrestleMania 40 weekend. We discussed: How Cameron ranked this WrestleMania with others he’s been to live If the ending…
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Fight Game: Cody Rhodes has finished the story
John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show talking about a fantastic culmination to WrestleMania 40 with Cody Rhodes beating Roman Reigns to finish the story. We recapped both nights of WrestleMania, talked a little bit about the NXT show from Saturday morning, and…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: WWE WrestleMania 40 weekend is here
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Dave and I discussed the following: The WrestleMania weekend schedule Triple H with Pat McAfee Nick Khan on The Town Clash at the Castle AEW cuts AEW Dynamite rating The Rock’s…
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We’re Live, Pal: WWE WrestleMania 40 preview
It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal which is also available for free on YouTube by clicking above. Andrew and I opened up the show talking about WrestleMania weekend and WaleMania. We also discussed: What’s hot heading into WrestleMania And what’s not, or even worse, cold Drew McIntyre and Clash at the Castle CM Punk’s…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: The road to WrestleMania is hot
Photo via WWE Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Dave and I discussed the following: Possible Cody Rhodes opponents if he’s the champion after WrestleMania Thoughts on how the night one main event should go Vince McMahon…
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Fight Game: The Rock lays the smack down on Cody Rhodes
Photo via WWE John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show talking about the two big angles on this past Monday’s Raw: The Rock beating up Cody Rhodes and the three-person promo between CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, and Seth Rollins. We then got to…
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We’re Live, Pal: Q&A with Dave Meltzer
Dave Meltzer joined today’s episode of We’re Live, Pal with Andrew Zarian and myself, also available for free on YouTube by clicking above. We opened up the show talking about The Rock destroying Cody Rhodes at the end of RAW and the very much talked about promo with CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, and Seth Rollins.…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Jack Perry and AEW, Erik Magraken on the Zuffa lawsuits
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We began the show with an interview with Erik Magraken about the Cung Le and Kajan Johnson antitrust lawsuits that were recently settled by UFC/Zuffa. Then Dave and I discussed the…
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Fight Game: Cody Rhodes is heating up on the road to WrestleMania
Photo by WWE John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show talking about how Cody Rhodes has done in his recent promo war with The Rock as WWE WrestleMania XL approaches. We then got to the rest of our Top 5 which included: Mercedes…
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We’re Live, Pal: Is The Rock overshadowing WWE WrestleMania 40?
It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal which is also available for free on YouTube by clicking above. Andrew and I opened up the show talking about The Rock, Cody Rhodes, and the overall excitement level for WrestleMania XL. We also discussed: Cody Rhodes trying to keep up with The Rock on WWE RAW Mercedes…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: The business of AEW Big Business
Photo by JJ Williams Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We began the show talking about the latest update to the Janel Grant lawsuit story that Tim Marchman, John Pollock, and Brandon Thurston broke. We also discussed…
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Fight Game: Is Mercedes Mone going to mean big business for AEW?
Photo by JJ Williams John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show talking about John being the focus of a segment on Jim Cornette’s podcast. We then got to the rest of our Top 5 which included: Mercedes Mone’s AEW debut Samoa Joe vs.…
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We’re Live, Pal: It’s time for AEW Big Business
It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal which is also available for free on YouTube by clicking above. Andrew and I opened up the show talking about the F4W Convention. If you’re interested in going, you can check out the list of events. We also discussed: AEW Dynamite’s Big Business show for Wednesday What we’re…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: UFC 299 recap, WWE WrestleMania 40
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Ryan Frederick joined us to recap UFC 299 and talk about Francis Ngannou losing to Anthony Joshua, Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul, and the upcoming UFC 300. Then Dave and I go…
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Fight Game: Can Will Ospreay become the biggest star in wrestling?
Photo by JJ Williams John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show talking about what’s going on in the world of main roster WWE. We then got to our Top 5 which included: Will Ospreay and his outlook for 2024 The way AEW brought…
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We’re Live, Pal: Sting’s perfect last match at AEW Revolution
It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal which is also available for free on YouTube by clicking above. Andrew and I opened up the show talking about AEW’s great Revolution PPV from Sunday. We also discussed: Sting’s perfect last match Will Ospreay as a star AEW’s Dynasty PPV The Rock’s Twitter promo The twists and…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Lance Storm on changes in wrestling, Pat Laprade on Paul Vachon
Dave Meltzer and I are back with a new Friday episode of Wrestling Observer Radio. For the first 60 minutes, Lance Storm joined to talk about the culture of pro wrestling and some of the changes. He talked about first reading Janel Grant’s lawsuit. He also talked about Ashley Massaro and some of the despicable…
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Fight Game: Our favorite Sting memories and moments
Photo by JJ Williams John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show talking about our memories of Ole Anderson and Mike Jones, aka Virgil, who passed away this week. We then got the rest of our Top 5 which included: Our favorite memories of…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: 2023 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. For most of the show, we talked about the winners and losers of the 2023 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards. We also discussed the following: Vice Media AEW Dynamite rating Hangman Adam…
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Fight Game: WWE Elimination Chamber preview
John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show talking about the 35th anniversary of the iconic Ric Flair vs. Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat match from Chicago. We then got our Top 5 which included: A preview of Saturday’s WWE Elimination Chamber The surprising Cody…
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We’re Live, Pal: Vinny V joins for a live Q&A
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal with Andrew Zarian and I, also available for free on YouTube by clicking above. We opened up the show taking about how we are coping with our pro wrestling fandom with what we have learned from Janel Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE, and the…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: UFC 298 recap, The Rock on WWE SmackDown
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We opened up the show talking about Steve McMichael, who is battling MRSA. Ryan Frederick joined us to recap UFC 298 and discuss the main event for UFC 300. Then Dave…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Tim Marchman talks Ashley Massaro, Vince McMahon
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio. We invited Tim Marchman from Vice News to join the show. We talked about Tim’s reporting on Ashely Massaro’s previously unpublished statement about WWE and Vince McMahon, her rape claim while in Kuwait, and the story being corroborated by a former WWE doctor. We also…
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Fight Game: Why Samoa Joe shouldn’t be a transitional AEW World champion
Photo via AEW John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show talking about the great job Samoa Joe has been doing as AEW World champion. We look at his program with Swerve Strickland and Hangman Page and discuss who should be champion coming out…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: The chaotic road to WrestleMania so far
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We opened up the show talking about WWE’s WrestleMania Kickoff press event. We talked about the chaotic feel to the event, the changing of the booking and overall story, and where…
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Fight Game: Is the WWE WrestleMania 40 main event now finalized?
John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show discussing Thursday’s WWE WrestleMania kickoff media event with a big angle concerning The Rock, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and Seth Rollins. How did WWE get here and what should the focus be on the road to…
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We’re Live, Pal: We Want Cody
It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal also available for free on YouTube by clicking above. We opened up the show talking about the madness concerning the main event of WrestleMania. We also discussed: WWE’s WrestleMania press conference in Las Vegas Tony Khan’s announcement Mercedes Mone’s possible debut AEW Dynamite’s lineup for Wednesday You can follow…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: The latest on the lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We opened up the show with the latest on Janel Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon including two stories that came out after the latest issue of the Observer went to print.…
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Fight Game: Wrestling with fandom after the Vince McMahon lawsuit
John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We kicked things off with a discussion about whether our wrestling fandom is the same after the sordid details that came out in Janel Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE. We compared it to other times where we had to…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Janel Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We opened up the show with a long discussion on Janel Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon, including taking listener questions. We also discussed the following: More on WWE’s deal with Netflix…
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Fight Game: Vince McMahon lawsuit, WWE Royal Rumble preview
Photo via WWE.com John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We kicked things off by talking about Janel Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon. We then got to the rest of our Top 5 which included: Thoughts on WWE’s deal with Netflix Adam Copeland against Minoru Suzuki AEW rankings…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: UFC 297 recap, Okada, Omega, Rollins updates
Photo via UFC.com Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio. Ryan Frederick joined us to recap UFC 297. We went over the entire main card and Ryan talked about some of the undercard highlights in addition to the news coming out of the show. Dave and I then discussed the following: Updates…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Seth Rollins update, Kazuchika Okada leaving NJPW
Photo via WWE.com Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We opened up the show with the news with an update on Seth Rollins’ knee injury sustained during his match on Monday night on WWE RAW. We also…
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Fight Game: Where is Kazuchika Okada headed?
Photo from @NJPWGlobal John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We kicked things off by talking about the news broken Thursday night by New Japan Pro Wrestling that Kazuchika Okada is leaving the company. We then got to the rest of our Top 5 which included: NJPW Battle…
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We’re Live, Pal: Q&A with Bryan Alvarez
It’s episode 100 of We’re Live, Pal with Andrew Zarian and I, also available for free on YouTube by clicking above. We opened up the show with the latest on Seth Rollins’ injury on WWE RAW. We also discussed: The latest on Mercedes Mone The men’s main event picture on WWE Raw Is Samoa Joe…
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Fight Game: Sting’s last match in AEW
John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We kicked things off by talking about the live wrestling we will get to see on Saturday night at the old San Jose Civic Auditorium with NJPW Battle in the Valley. We then got to the rest of our Top 5…
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We’re Live, Pal: Is Mercedes Mone’s AEW debut coming soon?
It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal with Andrew Zarian and I, also available for free on YouTube by clicking above. We opened up the show talking about Andrew’s experience with Mercedes Mone fans on social media. We also discussed: If Mone is debuting in AEW and if so, if it’s soon John Ourand’s prediction…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: NJPW New Year Dash, The Rock and WrestleMania
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We opened up the show talking about all the news from New Year Dash as well as what’s scheduled and rumored for next weekend’s Battle in the Valley. We also discussed…
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Fight Game: Did The Rock change Cody Rhodes’ WrestleMania story?
John LaRocca and I are back with the first 2024 episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We kicked things off by talking about Thursday morning’s Wrestle Kingdom 18 show from the Tokyo Dome. We then got to the rest of our Top 5 which included: Bryan Danielson and Kazuchika Okada as all-time wrestlers The Rock…
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We’re Live, Pal: The Rock wants to sit at the head of the table
It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal with Andrew Zarian and I, also available for free on YouTube by clicking above. We opened up our first show of 2024 talking about The Rock’s appearance on WWE Raw, the WrestleMania ramifications, as well as how this could relate to their upcoming TV rights renewal. We also…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW Worlds End preview, Iron Claw
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We opened up the show talking about AEW’s Saturday night PPV Worlds End. We went over all the matches scheduled so far. We also discussed the following: Possibilities for The Devil…
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Fight Game: AEW Worlds End preview
John LaRocca and I are back with the last Fight Game Podcast of 2023. We kicked things off talking about AEW Dynamite and the two semifinal matches for the Continental Classic. We then got to the rest of our Top 5 which included: Overall thoughts on the tournament The silly AEW Devil angle NXT thoughts…
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Fight Game: AEW Continental Classic, wrestling-themed Christmas gifts
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We kicked things off by talking about the first half of week five of the AEW Continental Classic, our favorite match from Wednesday, and thoughts on a three-way match determining the winner of the Gold League. We then got to the rest…
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We’re Live, Pal: Week five of the AEW Continental Classic
It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal with Andrew Zarian and I, also available for free on YouTube by clicking above. We opened up the final show of 2023 with a discussion on WBD and the TV rights for AEW TV and WWE RAW. We also discussed: The stakes in Wednesday’s Continental Classic matches Who…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW & WBD, Rey & Dom sign new deals, Raw recap
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio. We opened up the show talking about CJ Perry’s surgery. And then we discussed the top women for Women’s MVP in the Observer Awards for 2023. We also discussed the following: TNA’s new signing AEW & WBD MLW Dominick and Rey Mysterio signing new deals…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: UFC 296 recap, ROH Final Battle, The Iron Claw
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio. We opened up the show talking about Kenny Omega’s illness. Then we talked about feedback surrounding The Iron Claw, which comes out everywhere next Friday. Ryan Frederick joined us to recap UFC 296. We went over the entire main card and Ryan talked about some…
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Fight Game: The CM Punk effect
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show talking about going to see the new Von Erich film The Iron Claw which we reviewed at the end of the show in a non-spoiler way. We then got to our Top 5 which included: Dave Meltzer’s…
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We’re Live, Pal: What’s good in pro wrestling?
It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal but Andrew Zarian had to miss this week so I invited on Paul Fontaine and Scott Edwards to join me. This show is available for free on YouTube by clicking above. Paul and I opened up the show talking about Dave Meltzer’s Tuesday tweet concerning WWE Raw TV rights and…
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Fight Game: WWE NXT Deadline preview
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We started off the show talking about our newest project which will be on this podcast feed for anyone that is interested. We then got to our Top 5 which included: NJPW star Kazuchika Okada and the latest news surrounding his contract…
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We’re Live, Pal: Big Randy Orton, WWE & AEW’s usage of older stars
It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal with Andrew Zarian and I, also available for free on YouTube by clicking above. We opened up the show talking about Randy Orton’s big boost to WWE SmackDown which led us to a discussion on Andrew’s current diet and workout regimen. We also discussed: WWE and AEW’s usage…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Dave Meltzer’s CM Punk story, AEW business numbers
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We opened up the show talking about recent layoffs within both pro wrestling and combat sports media. We also discussed the following: CM Punk’s return to WWE Future matches for Punk…
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We’re Live, Pal: CM Punk is back in WWE – but is he better than ever?
It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal with Andrew Zarian and I, also available for free on YouTube by clicking above. We opened up the show talking about CM Punk’s return to WWE at the Survivor Series on Saturday. We also discussed: Punk’s promo on RAW Randy Orton’s return at Survivor Series How big Randy…
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Fight Game: WWE Survivor Series preview
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We cheated a little bit on our Top 5 as talking about our Thanksgiving celebrations spread as our first topic. We then got to the rest of the Top 5 which included: Thoughts on the main matches at AEW Full Gear The…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: WWE Survivor Series preview, AEW Full Gear business
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We opened up the show talking about the Swerve Strickland and Adam Page match from AEW’s Full Gear PPV. We also discussed the following: AEW Full Gear PPV estimates Thoughts on…
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We’re Live, Pal: AEW Full Gear fallout & WWE Survivor Series preview
It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal with Andrew Zarian and I, also available for free on YouTube by clicking above. We opened up the show talking about Tony Khan’s comments toward fans about the upcoming Continental Classic at the AEW Full Gear post-show press conference. We also discussed: The fallout from AEW Full Gear Thoughts…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: New WON HOF class
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We talked about the 2023 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame class. We also discussed the following: Who looks to have the best shot at next year’s HOF Who is on…
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Fight Game: Who is AEW’s devil?
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. Before we got to our Top 5, which was actually a Top 5 1/2, I talked about going to see a live AEW Rampage and Collision taping last week in Oakland. We then got to our Top 5 which included: NXT’s Trick…
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We’re Live, Pal: AEW Full Gear Preview
It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal with Andrew Zarian and I, also available for free on YouTube by clicking above. We opened up talking about last week’s story about WWE signing a deal with The CW for NXT and how it may relate to AEW. We also talked about the rumors of where WWE Raw…
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Fight Game: Are The Bloodline getting stale?
Photo via WWE John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. To kick off this week’s top five, we discussed if The Bloodline, as an act and the main storyline in WWE, is starting to get stale. Other topics include: NXT’s move to the CW Network next fall The men’s…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: 2023 WON HOF show
Dave and I are back with with the 2023 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame show where we go over all the top candidates for the new class. We had John Pollock, John Muse, and John Lister join us to go over all of the categories for the WON HOF. We also took a look…
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Fight Game: WWE Crown Jewel Preview
Photo via WWE.com John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. To kick off this week’s top five, we looked at some of the issues we’ve had with AEW television of late. Topics include: Too much comedy that doesn’t hit in AEW An excellent MJF vs. Kenny Omega match on…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Ric Flair interview
Dave and I are back with a special edition of Wrestling Observer Radio. Ric Flair, and his business partner, Chad Bronstein, join us to talk about Wooooo! Energy becoming the exclusive energy drink of AEW. Ric also talks about his contract with AEW as an onscreen performer, when he knew he was going on TV, and…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Will Ospreay’s upcoming free agency
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We began the show talking about Dave’s story on Will Ospreay’s upcoming free agency. We also discussed the following: Roman Reigns’ status for Survivor Series John Cena’s match for Crown Jewel…
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Fight Game: The many programs of MJF
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. To kick off this week’s top five, we talked about a company that we don’t usually talk about but were in the news because of a rebrand back an an old brand. Yep, we talked some TNA to start the show. Some…
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We’re Live, Pal: Raw vs. SmackDown in a WarGames match?
It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal with Andrew Zarian and I — available for free on YouTube. Just click above to watch. We opened up talking about the rumored December AEW PPV. Andrew talks about the date and the area for the show. We also discussed: Ring of Honor Final Battle streaming exclusively on…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Sting’s career, the death of Showtime Sports
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We began the show talking about the news that LA Knight was facing Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel. We also discussed the following: The death of Showtime Boxing and Showtime Sports…
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Fight Game: Is Nick Wayne ready for prime time?
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. Also back is our top five pro wrestling stories of the week. Our first story was about the pivot from where the MJF/Juice Robinson storyline seemed to be going last week before Saturday’s Collision and Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite. We also looked at…
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We’re Live, Pal: Vince McMahon’s role in WWE
It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal with Andrew Zarian and I — available for free on YouTube. Just click above to watch. We opened up the show talking about Ari Emanuel’s quotes about Vince McMahon and McMahon’s current role in TKO and WWE. We also talked about the following: Bill Simmons’ comments on the…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Tuesday Night War ratings, USADA & UFC
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We began the show talking about TV ratings from Tuesday night. We also discussed the following: MJF/Juice angle from Tuesday Tony Khan’s tweets UFC/USADA UFC 294 new match WWE creative hierarchy…
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Fight Game: AEW Dynamite or WWE NXT – which show was better?
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. For this week only, we changed up the format to do a segment-by-segment comparison of AEW Dynamite and WWE NXT. We know who won the ratings battle, but we wanted to see which show we enjoyed most. Before we compared and contrasted…
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We’re Live, Pal: WWE NXT & AEW Tuesday Night War preview
AEW It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal with Andrew Zarian and I — available for free on YouTube. Just click above to watch. It’s the Tuesday Night War and we’re back to get you ready for Tuesday night. We talked about the following: Tony Khan going on the offensive to create interest in AEW’s…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Adam Copeland in AEW, Tuesday Night War
Photo via AEW Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We started the show talking about Dave’s lead story in the issue on Adam Copeland’s arrival in AEW. We also discussed the following: Tuesday’s head-to-head matchup with NXT…
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Fight Game: What was the best match of last weekend?
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We opened up the show talking about our WCW ’96 project and where you can find it. Then we got into our top five stories. Here’s what we talked about: Adam Copeland’s AEW debut NXT vs. AEW Dynamite going head-to-head on Tuesday…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW WrestleDream & WWE NXT No Mercy previews
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We started the show going over the amount of wrestling there is to watch this weekend. We also discussed the following: STARDOM 5STAR Grand Prix Canelo/Charlo being the biggest combat sports…
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Fight Game: NXT No Mercy & AEW WrestleDream previews
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We opened up the show talking about the latest twists and turns with the MJF and Adam Cole angle, including the cliffhanger at the end with Jay White. Some of the other things we talked about: Dragon Lee vs. Dominik Mysterio and…
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We’re Live, Pal: AEW WrestleDream preview, AEW & WWE business notes
It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal with Andrew Zarian and I — available for free on YouTube. Just click above to watch. We discussed four main topics on the show including: Tony Khan’s pre-WrestleDream media call WWE’s right’s fee deal for SmackDown Jade Cargill at the Performance Center Which matches we’re looking forward to…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Terry Funk biography, WWE business news
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We started the show talking about Dave’s biography on Terry Funk and how long it took him to get it done. We also discussed the following: WWE cuts SmackDown’s TV deal…
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Fight Game: The fallout from AEW Dynamite Grand Slam, WWE talent cuts
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We opened up the show talking about the news that WWE SmackDown is moving from Fox back to USA in 2024. What does that mean for Raw and is it a step down? Some of the other things we talk about: The…
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We’re Live, Pal: The Rock & WrestleMania, AEW PPVs in 2024
It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! with Andrew Zarian and I — available for free on YouTube. Just click above to watch. We talked about what AEW’s PPV schedule might look like in 2024 and how B/R Sports on Max may fit in. We also go over the WBD press release on the new tier of…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: WWE layoffs, The Rock on Pat McAfee
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We also talked about a story not in the recent issue, which was The Rock going on The Pat McAfee Show discussing why the proposed match with Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 39…
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Fight Game: Will it be a love TKO for WWE & UFC?
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. Our first topic was about the possible synergy between UFC and WWE that everyone is talking about. Will it work or are the audiences too different these days? Some of the other things we talked about included: The Jade Cargill rumors Becky…
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We’re Live, Pal: TKO has officially arrived
It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! with myself and Andrew Zarian and this week’s show is available for free on YouTube. Just click above to watch. We talked about the new combined WWE and UFC company, now under the branding of TKO. We discussed WWE’s media rights and some of the rumors of where they…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: The story on CM Punk’s AEW exit
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We discussed the following: CM Punk’s exit from AEW The Young Bucks’ timeline on sitting down and chatting with Punk Whether or not WWE is an option for Punk and the…
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Fight Game: Could CM Punk go back to WWE?
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. As with most podcasts of late, CM Punk was the topic du jour. We opened up talking about his final days in AEW and whether he would go back to WWE, or if WWE would even be open to taking him back.…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW All In, WWE Payback, and All Out
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We discussed the following: Dave’s story on the CM Punk and Jack Perry situation from All In Whether it’s possible for CM Punk to be at All Out Tony Khan’s comment…
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Fight Game: Two wrongs don’t make a right
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We hit on our top five topics of the week as there was a lot to choose from thanks to last week’s AEW All In and two wrestling shows this weekend (AEW All Out and WWE Payback). Here’s what we talked about:…
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We’re Live, Pal: AEW All Out & WWE Payback previews
It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! with myself and Andrew Zarian. This week’s show is available for free on YouTube. Just click above to watch. Andrew and I talked about the big topic of the week which concerns CM Punk, Jack Perry and this Sunday’s AEW All Out. Then, we talked about this Saturday’s…
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Fight Game: Remembering Terry Funk and Bray Wyatt
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We veered away from our normal show because of this week’s passing of both Terry Funk and Windham Rotunda (Bray Wyatt). Here’s what we talked about: Our memories of the Husky Harris character that preceded the Bray Wyatt character The great Wyatt Family…
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We’re Live, Pal: AEW All In preview
It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! with myself and Andrew Zarian. This week’s show is available for free on YouTube. Just click above to watch. Andrew opened up the show talking about his time away for personal reasons, why he was away, and some positive news coming out of it. Then, we talked about…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: UFC 292 recap, new All In & All Out matches
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the latest news in pro wrestling and MMA. Ryan Frederick joined the show to talk about UFC 292 which featured Sean O’Malley winning the UFC bantamweight championship. You can check out Ryan’s weekly MMA podcast, In The Clinch. Dave and I then discussed the…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: News, Mike Tenay joins to talk Koichi Yoshizowa
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio. We opened up the show talking the latest news in wrestling as well as in today’s issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter including the following: The latest on Cash Wheeler’s situation Dave’s story on the CM Punk, Ryan Nemeth, and Adam Page situation The WrestleMania…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: News, Mike Tenay joins to talk Koichi Yoshizawa
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio. We opened up the show talking the latest news in wrestling as well as in today’s issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter including the following: The latest on Cash Wheeler’s situation Dave’s story on the CM Punk, Ryan Nemeth, and Adam Page situation The WrestleMania…
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Fight Game: An early preview of AEW All In
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. Here are the things we discussed: All of the matches that have been announced for All In MJF and Adam Cole working twice on the show How similar the builds were to big matches How far it seems Tony Khan books in…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Interview with RevPro’s Andy Quildan
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio. RevPro’s Andy Quildan joined to talk about the UK pro wrestling scene. He went over the entire card of their 11th Anniversary show, which is happening the night before AEW All In. He talked about Tony Khan’s big bet and why he believes it worked. …
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Fight Game: Larry Dallas previews AAA TripleMania, AEW All In
With John LaRocca out this week, I am joined by AAA Triplemania play-by-play announcer Larry Dallas on this week’s Fight Game Podcast. Here are the things we discussed: Larry’s big call this weekend at the final leg of the Triplemania series and a full preview of Saturday’s show The fallout from last weekend’s WWE SummerSlam Larry watching the show…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Bash at the Beach 2000, The Elite re-sign with AEW
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We discussed the following: Saturday’s crazy schedule Dave’s bio on Adrian Street More on The Elite re-signing with AEW SummerSlam and thoughts on the Cody Rhodes documentary The story behind Bash…
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Fight Game: WWE SummerSlam preview
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. Here are the things we discussed: What matches and programs we’re looking forward to and what is coming up short for us with Saturday’s WWE SummerSlam The new Cody Rhodes documentary on Peacock and if AEW fans will enjoy it The Elite…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Vince McMahon surgery, AEW news, UFC 291 preview
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter and a few things that have happened since it came out. We discussed the following: Vince McMahon’s spinal surgery The latest on Kenny Omega, Hangman Page, and the Young Bucks AEW Dynamite…
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Fight Game: Another competitive weekend for combat sports fans
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We got right into our Top Five of the week where we discussed the following: All the competition for eyeballs this weekend with all of the pro wrestling in addition to big UFC and boxing shows NXT Great American Bash preview FTR…
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We’re Live, Pal: AEW All In, All Out & paying off a bet between brochachos
It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! with myself and Andrew Zarian. This week’s show is available for free on YouTube. Just click above to watch. I opened up the show by paying off my bet with Andrew. We showed the clip of the bet as well as Andrew’s winnings. We then talked about AEW…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Is there a tipping point for wrestling television hours?
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Dave and I discussed the following: The story that Disney is looking into strategic partners for ESPN How much pro wrestling there is to watch these days Blood & Guts thoughts…
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Fight Game: Beverly Hills Jack Perry, AEW Blood & Guts review
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We got right into our Top Five of the week where we discussed the following: The story of AEW Blood & Guts, the layout of the match, and not necessarily sticking the landing Beverly Hills Jack Perry and his new character The…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: A packed weekend, TripleMania preview with Larry Dallas
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Before that, Triplemania English announcer Larry Dallas joined us to preview Saturday’s show and also to talk about the lucha libre scene. Dave and I then discussed the following when going…
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Fight Game: Why we hate the saying ‘It’s just wrestling’
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We got right into our Top Five of the week where we discussed the following: The AEW Blood & Guts go-home angle How long the Bloodline story can go in WWE and where the true payoff with Roman Reigns is The bromance…
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We’re Live, Pal: Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso, AEW Blood & Guts
It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! with myself and Andrew Zarian. We opened up talking about last Friday’s WWE SmackDown at Madison Square Garden. Andrew was live at the show and talked about the vibe in the arena. We also talked about how the trial of Roman Reigns played for the New York crowd. …
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Wrestling Observer Radio: UFC 290, WWE SmackDown, AEW Collision
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Before that, Ryan Frederick joined the show to talk about UFC 290 which featured a match of the year candidate and a new champion, as well as Robbie Lawler’s retirement fight.…
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Fight Game: CM Punk vs. Samoa Joe 19 years later
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We got right into our Top Five of the week where we discussed the following: NXT Underground featuring Damon Kemp, Eddy Thorpe and Gable Steveson Adam Cole and MJF as the new odd couple in AEW AEW Collision going up against a…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Discussing modern era candidates for the WON HOF
Dave Meltzer and I are back for a Friday edition of Wrestling Observer Radio. Post Wrestling’s John Pollock and this website’s own Paul Fontaine joined us to talk about the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame as it pertained to modern candidates. Here were some of the candidates we discussed: The Young Bucks Jay & Mark…
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Fight Game: What’s the best pro wrestling event of 2023 so far?
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We got right into our Top Five of the week where we discussed the following: The best pro wrestling show of 2023 including feedback from listeners A short review of last weekend’s AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door “Jungle Boy” Jack Perry’s first…
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We’re Live, Pal: Did we just witness the match of the year?
It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! with myself and Andrew Zarian. We opened up the show talking about a recent bet made between the two of us and how I will pay it off. We then talked about the new AEW Fight Forever video game that is set to come out later this week.…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: CM Punk’s return to AEW, Forbidden Door preview
Dave Meltzer and I are back for a Friday edition of Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We discuss the following: Dave’s story on CM Punk’s return to AEW One specific talent being frustrated after Wednesday’s TV 1 Bill Phil and what it means…
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Fight Game: Expectations for AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand-new Fight Game Podcast for subscribers. It has been a crazy busy week so far, so we got right into our top five and discussed the following: CM Punk and AEW Collision A look at The Owen Hart Foundation tournaments The optics of The Elite not being…
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We’re Live, Pal: Tell CM Punk when he’s telling lies
It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! with myself and Andrew Zarian. We open up the show talking about CM Punk and last Saturday’s AEW Collision debut. We also wonder if the two shows will split the overall AEW audience based on who is on each show. We then discussed last Friday’s WWE SmackDown angle where…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: CM Punk/ESPN interview, AEW Collision
Dave Meltzer and I are back for a Friday edition of Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We discuss the following: CM Punk’s interview with Marc Raimondi on ESPN’s website MLW’s lawsuit against WWE AEW Collision’s theme song and announce team The lineup for…
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Fight Game: Ranking the WWE champions, AEW Collision preview
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We got right into our top five of the week where we discussed the following: Ranking the WWE titles in terms of which belts are most over AEW Collision preview The AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2 card as it stands Jey…
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We’re Live, Pal: AEW Collision is here, pro wrestling’s huge summer
It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! as Andrew Zarian and I talk about the latest topics in pro wrestling. We open up the show talking about Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez doing a live show in London for AEW All In weekend. We then talked about AEW Collision debuting this weekend and give our…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Iron Sheik biography, AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door thoughts
Dave Meltzer and I are back for a Friday edition of Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We discuss the following: Dave’s bio on the life of the Iron Sheik Jon Moxley’s hectic week to get to Japan Forbidden Door 2 AEW Collision streaming…
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Fight Game: AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2 promises a dream match for the ages
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We kicked things off talking about our new Top 5 format. We also talked a little bit about Dark Side of the Ring and this week’s Magnum T.A. episode. Then, we got into our five important topics of the week. Within those,…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Evan Husney talks season four of Dark Side of the Ring
Dave Meltzer and I are back for a brand new Wrestling Observer Radio. Co-creator and executive producer of Dark Side of the Ring, Evan Husney joined us on the show. We talked to Evan about the new season of the show, including: The reception to the first episode on Chris Candido and Tammy Sytch When…
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Fight Game: The fallout from AEW Double or Nothing & WWE Night of Champions
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show talking about one thing we liked and disliked about both big shows from WWE and AEW last weekend. We then went to our thumbs up/thumbs down segment talking about Kris Statlander and Jade Cargill as well as…
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We’re Live, Pal: AEW Double or Nothing & WWE Night of Champions thoughts
It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! as Andrew Zarian and I talk about the latest topics in pro wrestling. I am back from Las Vegas and give shoutouts for folks who attended the F4W Convention. Andrew and I talk in length about what we liked and didn’t like from WWE’s Night of Champions and…
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Fight Game: The bumpy road to AEW Double or Nothing
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We started the show with thoughts on the top three matches at Saturday’s WWE Night of Champions. We also tried to figure out what the finish is for the Tag Team title match as well as the match order for the show.…
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We’re Live, Pal: Will CM Punk be at the first AEW Collision?
It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! as Andrew Zarian and I talk about the latest topics in pro wrestling. Andrew and I started by talking about the latest CM Punk news. Where did the hype trail derail? Will CM Punk still be part of AEW Collision? We gave our thoughts. We then looked at…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW Collision news, more ‘Superstar’ Billy Graham memories
Dave Meltzer and I are back for a Friday edition of Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We discuss the following: The latest on the CM Punk & AEW Collision situation More “Superstar” Billy Graham memories Thoughts on the AEW Double or Nothing card…
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Fight Game: More CM Punk drama, ‘Superstar’ Billy Graham memories
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show by talking about the passing of “Superstar” Billy Graham, and our memories of him, which are not of his prime, but of the time he came back to WWF in 1987. We then went to our thumbs…
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We’re Live, Pal: When will AEW announce CM Punk’s return?
It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! as Andrew Zarian and I talk about the latest topics in pro wrestling. Andrew had some news to share concerning when AEW will announce CM Punk’s return. We also talked about the upcoming AEW TV rights deal, the new Collision show, and some thoughts about streaming. We then…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Konnan joins to discuss all the wrestling news
Dave Meltzer and I are back for a brand new Wrestling Observer Radio. Konnan joined us on the show. We talked about a lot of the latest news in professional wrestling including: All the rumors about AEW’s next TV rights deal How streaming may or may not play into it Tony Khan’s increased workload Why…
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Fight Game: Cody Rhodes avoids the consolation WWE title for now, Omega vs. Moxley
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show by talking about the rumored AEW TV deal extension. We then went to our thumbs up/thumbs down segment talking about Cody Rhodes, Trish Stratus, WWE Backlash, and the Julia Hart vs. Anna Jay match from AEW Dynamite.…
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We’re Live, Pal: AEW All In tickets, Brock is a bad dude
It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! as Andrew Zarian and I talk about the latest topics in pro wrestling. We discussed the fantastic ticket sales for AEW All In at Wembley Stadium and if they would move away from some of their “home” markets that are softer for live ticket sales like Las Vegas. …
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Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW All In ticket sales, WWE Q1 numbers
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. We discuss the following: WWE’s tournament plans for the new RAW title Drew McIntyre’s situation All In ticket sales so far The future of Rampage, Dark, and Dark Elevation…
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Fight Game: Who wins between Cody Rhodes & Brock Lesnar at WWE Backlash?
John & Garrett also break down AEW Dynamite. John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show by talking about the Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar main event at Saturday’s WWE Backlash and gave our thoughts on who should win. We then went to our thumbs…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Steve Keirn on his career, new book
Dave Meltzer & Garrett Gonzales talk to Steve about his career. Dave Meltzer and I are back for a brand new Wrestling Observer Radio as Steve Keirn joined us to talk about his new book. Website subscribers can listen below or watch with a subscription to our YouTube channel. We went through the following topics:…
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Fight Game: Did Triple H make a big mistake?
John & Garrett also take a big picture look at AEW Dynamite. John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show with our thumbs up/thumbs down segment which led to a bigger discussion around WWE bringing in a third World title. Is this Triple H’s biggest…
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We’re Live, Pal: What was CM Punk doing backstage at WWE Raw?
Andrew & GG also discuss the planned new AEW Saturday show. It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! as Andrew Zarian and I talk about the latest topics in pro wrestling. We wondered why CM Punk was backstage at WWE Raw Monday and surmised the reasons for being there. We talked about Andrew’s reporting of…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: CM Punk, Vince McMahon biography
Pat Laprade joins Garrett Gonzales and Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio. Dave Meltzer and I are back for a brand new Wrestling Observer Radio. Author Pat Laprade joined us on the show. We went through a cornucopia of topics, including the following: The latest on CM Punk per Dave’s lead story in the latest…
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Fight Game: There’s only one pillar
John LaRocca and Garrett Gonzales also talk about CM Punk coming back to AEW. John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show with our thumbs up/thumbs down segment before moving on to our big picture look at AEW Dynamite. We went over the following: A…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: CM Punk and a prospective AEW Saturday night show
Dave Meltzer and Garrett Gonzales talk CM Punk and other news from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. 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. We discuss the following: An AEW meeting with CM Punk, Chris Jericho, and…
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Fight Game: AEW’s CM Punk conundrum
Garrett & John recap AEW Dynamite with the big picture in mind. John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show with our thumbs up/thumbs down segment with a focus on AEW and what looks like a very big upcoming summer and fall. Then, we dug…
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We’re Live, Pal: Tony Khan goes All In
The guys talk recent ratings and Cody Rhodes’ WWE Raw promo. It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! as Andrew Zarian and I talk about the latest topics in pro wrestling. We discussed Tony Khan’s announcement that he’s bringing AEW to London, but in a stadium rather than an arena. We wonder how many fans…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: WrestleMania 39 fallout
Garrett Gonzales and Dave Meltzer discuss the UFC/WWE merger, WrestleMania fallout, and more. 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. We discuss the following: Dave’s story on the WWE acquisition and merger with UFC under Endeavor…
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Fight Game: Will Cody Rhodes’ redemption story work?
John & Garrett also talk about Tony Khan’s big announcement. Photo via WWE John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show with our thumbs up/thumbs down segment that led into a long discussion around the booking of Cody Rhodes at both WWE WrestleMania 39 &…
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We’re Live, Pal: The mania of WWE WrestleMania 39 weekend
Andrew & Garrett talk about the madness of this weekend. It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! as Andrew Zarian and I talk about a crazy amount of news surrounding WWE WrestleMania 39 weekend. We discussed WWE becoming an Endeavor property and merging with the UFC to create one company. We look at Vince McMahon…
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Fight Game: A final look at the WWE WrestleMania 39 card
John & Garrett also talk the debut of AEW All Access. John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We kicked things off talking about AEW All Access, which led into a discussion about how AEW uses conflict on social media as a marketing tool. We then looked at the…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Latest on WrestleMania, AEW business
Garrett and Dave talk about the latest news in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. 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. We discuss the following: AEW’s All Access show and how they’ve done a good job of…
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Fight Game: Why Kenny Omega should be AEW’s top babyface
John & Garrett also talk about the highs & lows of AEW Dynamite. John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We kicked things off with our thumbs up/thumbs down segment which included a long discussion on why Kenny Omega should be AEW’s top babyface star, followed by our big…
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We’re Live, Pal: Is the build to WWE WrestleMania 39 hot or not?
The guys also discuss the discourse around Kenny Omega vs. Vikingo. It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! as Andrew Zarian and I talk the latest wrestling news. We looked at all of the big matches for this year’s WWE WrestleMania and whether we think the builds are hot or not. Then, we looked at…
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Fight Game: Who should be next in line for MJF?
Boxing podcaster Robert Silva joins to talk about Creed 3. John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We kicked things off with our thumbs up/thumbs down segment, followed by our big picture look at this week’s AEW Dynamite. Some of the topics discussed: Darby Allin outshining “Jungle Boy” Jack…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Lance Storm talks wellness improvements in wrestling
Lance joins Garrett and Dave, plus the latest news. 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. But before that, Lance Storm joins to talk about the difference in the wrestling today versus his generation when it…
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We’re Live, Pal: Rey vs. Dominik, new AEW show, Bellas no more
Mike Gilbert joins Andrew & Garrett this week. It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! as Andrew Zarian and I talk the latest wrestling news, joined this week by Mike Gilbert, host of the podcast Brace for Impact. We opened talking about the news Andrew broke concerning a possible new AEW TV show on one…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Madusa interview, plus the news
On Wrestling Observer Radio, Garrett Gonzales and Dave Meltzer interviewed Madusa. 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 before bringing on Madusa to talk about her new book, “The Woman Who Would Be King.” Dave and…
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Fight Game: The Bloodline love triangle takes a turn
John & Garrett also were disappointed with AEW Dynamite. John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We kicked things off with our thumbs up/thumbs down segment, followed by our reactions to seeing The Bloodline storyline with Sami Zayn in WWE take another turn. We also talked about John Cena’s…
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We’re Live, Pal: The road to WWE WrestleMania 39 heats up
Garrett & Andrew also give their thoughts on AEW Dynamite. It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! as Andrew Zarian and I talk the latest news in wrestling. We kicked off the show giving our thoughts on Sunday’s AEW Revolution and the current AEW product. We looked at the road to WrestleMania as it heats…
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Fight Game: AEW Revolution thoughts, the Triple H-WWE regime
John & Garrett recap Sunday’s PPV from two different perspectives. John LaRocca and I are back with the first of two Fight Game Podcast episodes this week. We started by talking about how AEW Revolution performed compared to our expectations going in. We discussed the really good wrestling, the fantastic main event, and how some…
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Fight Game: Live AEW Dynamite thoughts, greatest New Japan Cup bracket ever
John & Garrett talk about their live experience at the Cow Palace. John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show with our thumbs up/thumbs down segment, followed by our thoughts on seeing AEW Dynamite live from getting to the Cow Palace to seeing the AEW…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Interview with Jeff Jarrett
Dave and Garrett talk to Jeff about Sunday’s AEW Revolution PPV. Dave Meltzer and I are back with an interview with AEW’s director of business development and a member of one of the four teams in the tag team title match at AEW Revolution, Jeff Jarrett. We talked to Jeff about the following: How he’s…
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We’re Live, Pal: AEW Revolution preview
Andrew & Garrett also talk Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns. It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! as Andrew Zarian and I talk the latest news in wrestling. We discussed all the reasons why Cody Rhodes needs to beat Roman Reigns for the undisputed WWE Universal titles at WrestleMania. We also talked about “Moonshine Brock”…
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Fight Game: Mercedes is money, Triple H’s WrestleMania booking
John & GG return to talk about seeing NJPW Battle in the Valley live. John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We talked about seeing NJPW Battle in the Valley live, which played heavily into our thumbs up/thumbs down segment. We also discussed Triple H’s booking for his first-ever…
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We’re Live, Pal: Mercedes Mone is money
The guys talk WWE Elimination Chamber and Tony Khan’s announcement. It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! as Andrew Zarian and I talk the latest news in wrestling. We recapped Saturday’s WWE Elimination Chamber and put together some pieces from the follow-up Raw to look at where things may be going on the road to…
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Fight Game: Jerry Jarrett memories, NJPW Battle in the Valley preview
John & Garrett also give an early preview of AEW Revolution. John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. John discussed his experience booking with the late Jerry Jarrett through MySpace of all places. We also do our usual thumbs up/thumbs down segment. Then, we looked at the current AEW…
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We’re Live, Pal: The Sami Zayn & Cody Rhodes babyface dynamic
Pro Wrestling Torch’s Zack Heydorn helped preview WWE Elimination Chamber. It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! as Andrew Zarian and I talk the latest news in wrestling, joined by Pro Wrestling Torch’s Zack Heydorn. We talked about the interesting babyface dynamic in WWE with Cody Rhodes and Sami Zayn both being hot at the…
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Fight Game: Bryan Danielson’s genius, MJF’s poor taste promo, WWE storylines
Garrett also talks with radio host Baby Huey of the In The Kliq podcast. John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off with our state of the podcast address where we discuss some changes to the show. Our thumbs up/thumbs down segment was next with a lot of…
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Fight Game: Main eventer Cody Rhodes, AEW House Rules, kayfabe press conferences
John & Garrett talk WWE news and recap AEW Dynamite. John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show with our new segment called Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down where we gave kudos to someone in the world of wrestling who deserves it and…
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We’re Live, Pal: WWE Royal Rumble recap
On We’re Live, Pal, Garrett Gonzales and Andrew Zarian recap the Royal Rumble. It’s a special post-Royal Rumble edition of We’re Live, Pal! as Andrew Zarian and I recapped the entire show. We went over the following: The tremendous continuation of the Bloodline storyline after the main event Who WWE should go with at WrestleMania…
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Fight Game: Mark Briscoe vs. Jay Lethal caps an emotional AEW Dynamite
The Ringer’s Ben Cruz also drops by to talk WWE storylines. John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show with a new segment called Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down where we gave kudos to someone in the world of wrestling who deserves it and…
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We’re Live, Pal: WWE Royal Rumble preview, Steve Austin, Mark Briscoe
Joel Pearl joined Andrew & Garrett on this week’s show. It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! as Andrew Zarian and I talked the latest news in professional wrestling joined by Fightful’s Joel Pearl. We first talked about Tony Khan’s news that Mark Briscoe will wrestle Jay Lethal on AEW Dynamite and what made WBD…
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Fight Game: Remembering Jay Briscoe
John & Garrett also review AEW Dynamite from Wednesday. John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We started the show on a somber note talking about the passing of Jay Briscoe. We remembered the times we saw him wrestle in person and share stories from others.…
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We’re Live, Pal: When is Vince McMahon back in WWE creative?
Andrew and Garrett talk about the WWE Royal Rumble and AEW feeling hotter than they have in the past. Andrew and Garrett recorded this before the news came out that Jay Briscoe passed away on Tuesday. It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! as Andrew Zarian and I talked the latest news in professional wrestling. We…
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Fight Game: MJF promo, Adam Cole’s return, NJPW Battle in the Valley
Garrett Gonzales & John LaRocca recap a very fun AEW Dynamite. John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We started by talking about the Wrestling Observer Radio show I did with Dave Meltzer Tuesday night that goes over all of the latest information in the Vince McMahon/WWE…
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We’re Live, Pal: More Vince McMahon, Jay White rumors, AEW Dynamite preview
Garrett Gonzales & Andrew Zarian are back to talk about the latest crazy Vince McMahon story. It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! as Andrew Zarian and I talk the latest news in professional wrestling. We did the show right before the news of Stephanie McMahon leaving WWE and Vince McMahon becoming the Executive Chairman…
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Fight Game: Vince McMahon, NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 & New Year Dash
John LaRocca and Garrett Gonzales are back to talk about McMahon’s latest power play. John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We started by talking about the latest news on Vince McMahon’s attempt to get back into power at WWE. Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway from…
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Fight Game: Our 2022 pro wrestling awards, 2023 predictions
Garrett Gonzales talks to Ben Cruz, Jeremy Los, and Ryan Droste about the past and the future. It’s the second Fight Game Podcast of the week as we bid farewell to 2022 and look ahead to 2023 in pro wrestling. I brought on Ben Cruz from The Ringer, Ryan Droste from Top Rope Nation, and former…
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Fight Game: Beast Mode Samoa Joe, our wrestler & match of the year
John LaRocca and Garrett Gonzales review the New Year’s Smash edition of AEW Dynamite. John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new episode of The Fight Game Podcast. Before John and I recapped the New Year’s Smash edition of AEW Dynamite, we talked about Dragon Lee signing with WWE along with John revealing…
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We’re Live, Pal: New Ric Flair documentary, our year-end awards
Andrew and Garrett return for their final WLP of 2022. It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal! as Andrew Zarian and I talk the latest news in professional wrestling. On this week’s show, we focus on the following: The new Ric Flair documentary on Peacock Our favorite pro wrestling documentaries Our favorite match…
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Fight Game: AEW’s Jamie Hayter & Hikaru Shida tear it up, the best & worst of Impact’s 2022
Mike Gilbert talks about the year that was in Impact Wrestling. John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new episode of The Fight Game Podcast. John and I recapped the Holiday Bash edition of AEW Dynamite, focusing on the following: Ricky Starks’ confidence level Bryan Danielson’s unconditional love for William Regal Jon Moxley’s…
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We’re Live, Pal: Will Vince McMahon return to WWE?
Andrew and GG also talk Bronson Reed’s return to WWE and share some thoughts on MJF. It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal! as Andrew Zarian and I talk the latest news in professional wrestling. On this week’s show, we focus on the following: Andrew calling Bronson Reed coming back to WWE on…
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Fight Game: Dave Meltzer on Mandy Rose’s release, Vince McMahon developments
Dave & John also recap Wednesday’s AEW Winter is Coming. John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new episode of The Fight Game Podcast. Before we recapped AEW Dynamite’s Winter Is Coming, I talked to Dave Meltzer about Mandy Rose’s release from WWE as well as the Vince McMahon Vice documentary and the latest Wall…
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Fight Game: The 2022 pro wrestling draft
John LaRocca and I will be back with our normal show next week, but this week is…draft week. Knowing our show would be off its normal cadence because of vacation, we pre-recorded this episode with the idea that we were CEOs of new wrestling companies and could pick from all the existing wrestling talent. In our…
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Fight Game: Dave Meltzer Q&A
The following is a free show. Just click below to listen. John LaRocca and I are off for the next two weeks, but that doesn’t mean this feed is going dark. While we’re not going to have our normal show of current pro wrestling discussion and a review of AEW Dynamite, we do have something special…
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Fight Game: Ranking AEW’s underutilized young talent
John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of the Fight Game Podcast. Before we review AEW’s Fyter Fest Dynamite from Wednesday, we talk about our schedule over the next two weeks since I’m going on vacation and what we’re going to do. Don’t worry: it’s going to be fun stuff. We also look at…
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We’re Live, Pal: Vince McMahon discussion, young talent in AEW & WWE
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal. Andrew Zarian is back after a week away. We begin the show with a long discussion on the latest as it concerns Vince McMahon and the hush money and NDAs signed. We also talk about the younger talent being pushed in AEW and WWE and how Ring…
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Fight Game: Are there any transcendent wrestling stars today?
John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of the Fight Game Podcast. Before we review AEW Dynamite from Wednesday, we talk about all the transcendent wrestling stars from 1984 until today and wonder if we would add any current wrestlers to that list. Then, we review AEW Dynamite from Rochester, New York, including: Wardlow’s…
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We’re Live, Pal: Money in the Bank recap, AEW check-in post Blood and Guts
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal. Andrew Zarian is off this week. Joining me are Ryan Droste and Kyle Ross, both from the Top Rope Nation Podcast. We reviewed Saturday’s Money in the Bank and all three of us found the show to be below average. We talked about how WWE over-promised and then…
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Fight Game: AEW Blood & Guts review
John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of the Fight Game Podcast. Before we review AEW Dynamite from Wednesday, we talk about John’s thoughts on Sunday’s Forbidden Door pay-per-view and watching it with friends at Big Dave’s house. We also talk about the uninspired promotion for WWE’s Money in the Bank on Saturday. Then,…
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We’re Live, Pal: Forbidden Door fallout, WWE Mt. Rushmore, MITB preview
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal. Andrew Zarian joined me as always and Mel Gray, co-host of the Powerbombshells video podcast, joined as well in the first segment. Mel was at last Sunday’s AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door and she gave us the live perspective. She also looked ahead to Blood & Guts as she’s…
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Fight Game: AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door preview
John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of the Fight Game Podcast. Before we review AEW Dynamite from Wednesday, we talk about WWE going to the Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar well again for SummerSlam. John remembers being at a local independent show with John Cena very early in his career as The Prototype. …
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We’re Live, Pal: 1st anniversary show with Bryan Alvarez & Denise Salcedo
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal on the first anniversary of the creation of the show. Andrew Zarian joined me as always and we invited guests like Bryan Alvarez, who was the very first guest on the debut episode. Denise Salcedo, our former co-host, joined us as well. We talk about this Sunday’s AEW x…
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Fight Game: Vince McMahon, New Japan Dominion & AEW Road Rager recaps
John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of the Fight Game Podcast. Before we break down the Road Rager episode of AEW Dynamite from Wednesday, we look at the big Wall Street Journal piece on WWE’s board of directors investigating Vince McMahon. We also talk about New Japan’s Dominion show, including Jay White beating Kazuchika Okada…
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Fight Game: The bumpy road to AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door
John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of the Fight Game Podcast. Before we break down AEW Dynamite from Wednesday, we look at the WWE babyface scene after Cody Rhodes’ injury. Who should they push? We also look at the AEW interim World title situation and how it was put together. Then, we review…
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We’re Live, Pal: More on Stephanie McMahon’s departure from WWE
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal. Andrew Zarian is back to follow up on the Stephanie McMahon story. We wonder why Stephanie is being talked about negatively after taking a leave of absence from WWE and how it could be a changing of the guard at the company. We talk about Cody Rhodes’…
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Fight Game: MJF vs. Tony Khan, AEW Dynamite LA debut thoughts
John LaRocca and I are back with another Fight Game Podcast. We break down AEW’s first Dynamite in Los Angeles at the Kia Forum. We recap the entire show, focusing on the following: CM Punk’s not-so-great match to open the show The weak introduction of Hiroshi Tanahashi Our thoughts on what is work, shoot, and a…
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We’re Live, Pal: Double Or Nothing weekend recap
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal. Andrew Zarian is out this week but I invited Kyle Ross from Top Rope Nation to join me to talk about Double Or Nothing weekend. Kyle was in Las Vegas all weekend. We talked about AEW Rampage, the F4W Convention, including him finally meeting Dave Meltzer at the suite…
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We’re Live, Pal: Is MJF off AEW Double or Nothing?
We’re Live, Pal returns for a second straight day from Las Vegas as past guest Will Washington returns to talk with myself and Andrew Zarian. They talked about the current situation between MJF and AEW, and wonder if he’s showing up at Double or Nothing. They compare it with the situation currently going on with…
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We’re Live, Pal: Dave Meltzer & Bryan Alvarez from Las Vegas
On a special free edition of We’re Live, Pal, Andrew Zarian and I are joined by Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez live from Las Vegas. The guys talk about going to the live go-home edition of AEW Rampage Friday and MJF not showing up at the AEW Fan Fest. Click below to listen free or…
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Fight Game: Live AEW Dynamite report, Double or Nothing preview
John LaRocca and I are back with another Fight Game Podcast. At the start of the show, staff writer Paul Fontaine joins to chat about being live at AEW Dynamite in Las Vegas. He talks about the different feel from the live crowd and let us know who the fans were into most. Then, John and I break…
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We’re Live, Pal: Double or Nothing preview plus match odds with Dave Meltzer
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal. Andrew Zarian is out this week so F4W editor Ian Carey joins me on the show as co-host. We welcomed Ed in San Antonio to talk about the history of the F4W Convention and his show, Poder Cuatro~! Dave Meltzer then joined us to talk about Double or Nothing, match odds,…
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Fight Game: An alternative look at the Sasha/Naomi/WWE situation
John LaRocca and I are back with another Fight Game Podcast. To kick things off, we take an alternative look at the Sasha Banks and Naomi situation with WWE that reached a boiling point as they walked out prior to Raw Monday. Then, we break into our AEW Dynamite review. We talk about the full show,…
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We’re Live, Pal: Sasha Banks & Naomi, Young Bucks vs. Hardy Boyz, Ric Flair’s return
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal. Andrew Zarian and I talk what everyone’s talking about: Sasha Banks and Naomi walking out of Monday’s WWE Raw. We wonder what WWE will do with no men’s World titles being defended on the upcoming Hell in a Cell show. We look at the current Hardy Boyz…
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Fight Game: The MJF Show, NJPW’s Karl Fredericks interview
John LaRocca and I are back with another Fight Game Podcast. We interview New Japan Strong’s Karl Fredericks who wrestles three times this weekend including on Saturday’s NJPW Capital Collision pay-per-view. Before that, we recap AEW Dynamite from Wednesday which was a fun show with a strong bizarro world-like crowd. We talk about the full show, including: The…
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We’re Live, Pal: Roman Reigns’ schedule, Cody Rhodes, Wardlow vs. MJF
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal. Andrew Zarian and I talk about the aftermath of WrestleMania Backlash, including news about Roman Reigns’ future schedule. We also wondered if Cody Rhodes’ Money in the Bank video foreshadowed anything about the winner. We took a look at the upcoming AEW Dynamite in Long Island and some…
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Fight Game: Freddie Prinze Jr.’s wrestling promotion idea, Owen Cup fantasy booking
John LaRocca and I are back with another Fight Game Podcast. We first talk about Freddie Prinze Jr.’s idea for a wrestling promotion before moving on to which matches at Sunday’s WrestleMania Backlash are must-see for us. We go over last week’s NXT releases and try to rank them based on priority of who we would sign. Lastly,…
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Fight Game: What’s next for the Blackpool Combat Club?
John LaRocca and I are back with another Fight Game Podcast. We’ve made some small changes to the show which we discuss right at the top. We talk about the upcoming AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-view and offer up a few dream matches that we’d like to see. We talk about Randy Orton’s 20 years…
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We’re Live, Pal: 20 years of Randy Orton, Becky Lynch comments on AEW’s women’s division
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal. Andrew Zarian and I take a look at Randy Orton’s career as he celebrates his 20th year as a WWE superstar. Andrew also talks about WWE’s strategy when it comes to running stadiums. We also talk about Becky Lynch’s comments on the AEW women’s division. Lastly, we discuss the AEW…
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Fight Game: Grapsody’s Will Washington & R8ed R on AEW’s debut music album
John LaRocca and I are both out of town this week so instead of our normal show, I interviewed Grapsody’s Will Washington and rapper R8ed R, who worked on the AEW Music release, Who We Are Vol. 1. We talk about their contributions to the album, how they first got involved, what they consider to be the best track they…
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Fight Game: Joe vs. Suzuki, NXT Tag Team title gauntlet match, WWE 2K22 thoughts
John LaRocca and I are back with another Fight Game Podcast. Before we get started with our normal show, we bring on Figure Four Online editor and contributor Bryan Rose to talk about WWE 2K22. He gives us his thoughts on the new game as well as expectations for AEW’s game that’s coming out in the fall. John…
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We’re Live, Pal: Who is left for Roman Reigns to face?
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal. Andrew Zarian and I take a look who Roman Reigns may face throughout the summer on premium live WWE events. We discuss the merger between WarnerMedia and Discovery and wonder where wrestling fits in. We talk about Tony Khan’s tweets about bots. We also go over the Rampage match between…
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Fight Game: FTR vs. Briscoes, Cody Rhodes returns to WWE, Bron Breakker regains NXT title
John LaRocca and I are back with another Fight Game Podcast. We talk about Cody Rhodes’ return in WWE at WrestleMania and then his follow-up promo on Raw. We then go over the booking of Bron Breakker at NXT Stand & Deliver, Monday’s Raw where he regained the NXT title, and then on Tuesday against…
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We’re Live, Pal: RAW after WrestleMania is dead, highs and lows of WrestleMania 38
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal. Andrew Zarian and I take a look at the RAW after WrestleMania and wonder if it’s dead as a hot show. We debate Cody’s promo on the show. Was it a great, organic promo, or was it too much of a rehearsed performance? We also wonder what the deal is…
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Fight Game: Bloodsport recap, Toni Storm’s AEW debut, WrestleMania weekend
John and I are back with another Fight Game Podcast, delayed by a day due to a wifi outage in my area. Even that won’t stop us from previewing a big WWE WrestleMania weekend, filled with other events that have got our interest. We talk about what we’re looking forward to and what fans might…
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We’re Live, Pal: On the road to WrestleMania 38
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal, as Andrew Zarian and I are on that road to WrestleMania 38. We invited pro wrestling broadcaster Jon Alba to talk about the angle with Seth Rollins, Vince McMahon, and his “secret” opponent for WrestleMania. It was a story that Andrew broke on Wrestling Observer Live. We also talked about Stone…
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Fight Game: New Japan Cup, the Gunther chop heard ’round the world
John LaRocca and I are back for another Fight Game Podcast. In addition to recapping this week’s AEW Dynamite and NXT, we discuss the following: Our new Twitter Community for the show which people can join A preview of our heavy coverage of WrestleMania 38 on Fight Game Media’s Podcast Network An update on the New Japan Cup Thoughts…
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We’re Live, Pal: The road to WrestleMania 38
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal, as Andrew Zarian and I are back to talk about the the road to WrestleMania 38. We take a look at the main matches at WrestleMania and wonder if our excitement has heightened compared to when the match was announced. In short, we play a game called, “Does…
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Fight Game: William Regal’s compelling interview, Thunder Rosa wins AEW Women’s title
John LaRocca and I are back on the Fight Game Podcast. In addition to recapping this week’s AEW Dynamite and NXT, we discuss the following: Memories of the late Scott Hall William Regal’s compelling interview on Talk Is Jericho Big E’s injury Thunder Rosa winning the AEW Women’s Championship A-Kid’s NXT US debut If you are…
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We’re Live, Pal: Scott Hall memories, Austin 3:16 week
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal, as Andrew Zarian and I are back to talk about the passing of Scott Hall. We talk about all the characters of his that we remember from our childhood and how big it felt when he joined WCW. We also talk about Austin 3:16 week and discuss a…
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Fight Game: Jeff Hardy, Swerve Strickland & William Regal are #AllElite
John LaRocca and I are back on the Fight Game Podcast with a lot to discuss. In addition to recapping this week’s AEW Dynamite and NXT, we discuss the following: Jeff Hardy, Swerve Strickland and William Regal signing with AEW Whether Steve Austin’s WrestleMania appearance vs. a match lessens our excitement for what’s to come A-Kid…
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We’re Live, Pal: The aftermath of AEW Revolution
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal as Andrew Zarian and I are back to talk about some WWE WrestleMania 38 news and last Sunday’s AEW’s Revolution. We talk about the changes to “Stone Cold” Steve Austin’s role at WWE WrestleMania 38 and look back on what he’s done in previous years. We also chat…
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Fight Game: Tony Khan buys ROH, McMahon vs. McAfee, AEW Dynamite and NXT recaps
John LaRocca and I are back on the Fight Game Podcast. In addition to recapping AEW Dynamite and NXT from this week, we discuss the following: Tony Khan’s purchase of Ring of Honor Vince McMahon’s rumored match against Pat McAfee at WrestleMania Which matches we’re most looking forward to at AEW Revolution If you are interested…
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Fight Game: Booking Steve Austin after WrestleMania, Undertaker WWE HOF idea, AEW & NXT recaps
John LaRocca and I are back on the Fight Game Podcast. In addition to recapping AEW Dynamite and NXT from this week, we discuss the following: Booking “Stone Cold” Steve Austin after WrestleMania and what his biggest money match might be An idea for this year’s WWE HOF surrounding the Undertaker New talent heading into AEW…
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We’re Live, Pal: Dave Meltzer on Cody Rhodes, Kenny Omega, Steve Austin & WrestleMania
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal, as Andrew Zarian and I are back with special guest Dave Meltzer, the founder of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Dave joined us to talk about the latest on the Cody Rhodes story, our interview with Kenny Omega on Wrestling Observer Radio, WrestleMania news with Logan Paul and “Stone Cold”…
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Fight Game: Booking Cody Rhodes in WWE, CM Punk’s renaissance, AEW Dynamite & NXT Vengeance Day recaps
John LaRocca and I are back for a special Friday edition of the Fight Game Podcast. In addition to recapping AEW Dynamite and NXT Vengeance Day from this week, we discuss the following: Why this week’s show came out a day late All the information around Cody Rhodes leaving and how we would book him if…
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We’re Live, Pal: Cody Rhodes out of AEW, Steve Austin WrestleMania rumors
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal as Andrew Zarian and I are back to talk about two giant pro wrestling stories. We spend the first 40 minutes of the show talking about Cody Rhodes’ exit from AEW before discussing the possibility of “Stone Cold” Steve Austin returning to the ring at WWE WrestleMania. Enjoy…
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Fight Game: Keith Lee & Jay White AEW debuts, Hangman vs. Archer, NXT Vengeance Day Preview
John LaRocca and I are back for another Fight Game Podcast. In addition to recapping AEW Dynamite and NXT from this week, we discuss the following: All the news surrounding Tony Khan’s forbidden door tweets and him giving fans more than he originally planned When we figured out who the surprises were How AEW debuted both…
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We’re Live, Pal: More forbidden door, AEW & WWE true or false, viewer questions
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal. Andrew Zarian and I are back for our first show without Denise to talk about who Tony Khan may have up his sleeve for his surprise on Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite. We play a game of true or false with WWE and AEW storylines. We then take questions…
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Fight Game: Punk vs. MJF, watching the Royal Rumble with Dave Meltzer
John LaRocca and I are back for another Fight Game Podcast. Before we recap AEW Dynamite and NXT from this week, we discuss the following: The experience of watching the Royal Rumble with Dave Meltzer Friday’s Wrestling Observer Radio Shane McMahon’s quick exit from WWE Austin Theory being added to the WWE Elimination Chamber match We…
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We’re Live, Pal: Royal Rumble fallout, backstage chaos, farewell Denise
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal. Andrew Zarian, Denise Salcedo and I are back to talk about the fallout of the Royal Rumble, including the reporting on the backstage chaos during the show. We look at the booking for the Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania, especially surrounding Ronda Rousey. We then preview AEW Dynamite. This…
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Fight Game: Danhausen to AEW, Beach Break review, Ronda Rousey returning?
John LaRocca and I are back for another Fight Game Podcast. Before we recap AEW Dynamite Beach Break and NXT from this week, we discuss the following: Ronda Rousey possibly coming back to WWE at Saturday’s Royal Rumble A look at Saturday’s big event Who Danhausen is and why he’s in AEW How the prospects are…
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We’re Live, Pal: Ronda Rousey, Royal Rumble, The Wrld on GCW
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal. Andrew Zarian, Denise Salcedo and I are back to talk about the rumors of Ronda Rousey possibly being in the Royal Rumble. We also look at the favorites to win both the men’s and women’s matches before looking at the men’s title matches. We look back at last…
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Fight Game: Moxley returns, Gunther, Dynamite & NXT recaps
John LaRocca and I are back on the Fight Game Podcast. Before we recap AEW Dynamite and NXT from this week, we discuss the following: Jon Moxley’s return to AEW and his upcoming match this weekend for GCW Cody Rhodes’ promo that went in a few different directions WALTER becoming Gunther Sarray’s new character We then…
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We’re Live, Pal: Brett Lauderdale talks The Wrld On GCW
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal. Joining Andrew Zarian, Denise Salcedo and I for the first 20 minutes is GCW head honcho Brett Lauderdale who talks about Sunday’s The Wrld On GCW pay-per-view. Andrew, Denise and I then talk about the Cody Rhodes story that was all over the internet yesterday as well as the…
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Fight Game: Saving the Observer, NXT & AEW Dynamite recaps
Garrett Gonzales and John LaRocca and are back on the Fight Game Podcast. Before we recap AEW Dynamite and NXT from this week, we discuss the following: My story of helping Dave Meltzer find the Hall of Fame edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter which he thought he accidentally deleted Oversaturation of wrestling on TV Wrestling matches universally…
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Fight Game: WWE releases, Page vs. Danielson 2, Bron Breakker
John LaRocca and I are back on the Fight Game Podcast to go over several big topics in the world of professional wrestling before tackling AEW Dynamite and NXT from this week. Dave Meltzer joins us right at the top of the show to talk about the injuries that happened at AEW Dynamite and the Rampage taping,…
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We’re Live, Pal: WWE Day 1, Brock Lesnar, Bron Breakker
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal. It’s a new year, but the same us. We talk about everything that happened with Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar at WWE Day 1 and Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley at the Royal Rumble. We then look forward to New Year’s Evil, AEW Dynamite with the rematch…
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Fight Game: Toni Storm, Roman vs. Brock, AEW Dynamite & NXT recaps
John LaRocca and I are back on the Fight Game Podcast to go over several big topics in the world of professional wrestling before tackling AEW Dynamite and NXT from this week. We discuss: Toni Storm leaving WWE What to expect from the WWE Day 1 main event of Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar Jade Cargill’s win…
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WOR: COVID-19, RAW, Wrestle Kingdom
Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio talking all of the latest in pro wrestling. We discuss the following: WWE talent and executives missing the weekend house shows and RAW New protocols for COVID-19 testing Near record low attendance for WWE in Madison Square Garden and why The passing of Markus Crane…
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WOR: Cody Rhodes, AEW Rampage, WON HOF
Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio talking all of the latest in pro wrestling. We discuss a ton of topics including the following: One year anniversary of the passing of Jon Huber/Brodie Lee WON HOF ballots Cody Rhodes beating Sammy Guevara for the TNT title AEW Dynamite ratings STARDOM and NOAH…
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Fight Game: Three questions with Denise, Lance, Bryan & Dave
I am doing double duty this week hosting Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer until Bryan Alvarez is back from vacation. Because of that, I couldn’t record my normal podcast with John LaRocca. So instead, I pre-recorded interviews with John, Denise Salcedo, Lance Storm, Bryan Alvarez (before he left), and Dave Meltzer for the show.…
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WOR: RIP Corporal Kirchner, AEW Dynamite & NXT recaps
Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio talking all of the latest in pro wrestling and MMA. We discuss a ton of topics including the following: The passing of Corporal Kirchner COVID-19 and sports AEW Dynamite and news coming out of the show NXT Box office draw of the year AEW Rampage…
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We’re Live, Pal: Christmas rituals, Day One, Danielson vs. Page
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal. We go over Christmas rituals and what gift we’ve asked for from our loved ones before breaking down the Day One PPV on New Year’s Day. We talk about the Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns storyline and wonder who else there is for Reigns on the…
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WOR: Kevin Owens, Reigns/Lesnar, Wrestle Kingdom
Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio talking all of the latest in pro wrestling and MMA. We discuss a ton of topics including the following: The WOR recording schedule Dave’s WON schedule Wrestle Kingdom Kevin Owens’ contract extension with WWE The Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar, and Paul Heyman angle on SmackDown…
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Fight Game: Kevin Owens, Brody King, Winter is Coming recap
John LaRocca is back after a week off and he and I go over a couple of big topics in the world of professional wrestling before tackling AEW Dynamite and NXT. We discuss: Kevin Owens re-upping with WWE The rumors of Brody King joining AEW Adam Cole’s surprise for The Young Bucks Bryan Danielson and Hangman…
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We’re Live, Pal: AEW Winter Is Coming preview, gift ideas for wrestling fans
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal, and Denise Salcedo is back like Jordan wearing the 4-5. We talk about the upcoming AEW Dynamite: Winter Is Coming featuring Hangman Page defending his AEW World title against Bryan Danielson. We also look at Page’s title run so far and reminisce about Hook’s debut on…
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WOR: Jeff Hardy, Gargano/O’Reilly, UFC 269
Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio talking all of the latest in pro wrestling and MMA. We discuss a ton of topics including the following: Jeff Hardy being released by WWE The latest on Johnny Gargano and Kyle O’Reilly AEW Dynamite ratings Adam Page as champ New ROH main event Pat…
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Fight Game: WWE main eventers in 2022, Dynamite & NXT recaps
John LaRocca is celebrating his youngest daughter’s second birthday so he has the night off. In his place is podcaster extraordinaire Keila Cash. On this week’s show, Keila and I give our top five lists of WWE talent who should be in the main event picture in 2022. We then go over the good and bad…
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WOR: 2021 WON Hall of Fame show
Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio with special guest, wrestling historian Pat LaPrade. We talk to Pat about the candidates for the 2021 WON HOF. We talk about candidates who should be slam dunks, candidates both both Dave and Pat voted for who may not be popular on other ballots, and…
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Fight Game: NXT WarGames, Cody vs. Andrade, Sting
John LaRocca and I are back after being away last week. In our place was an interview that I did with this website’s own Jim Valley. On this week’s show, we look at NXT WarGames and give a heat index of our anticipation for all the matches on the show. We go over the good and…
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We’re Live Pal: The Rock, Vince McMahon, CM Punk & MJF
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal. Denise Salcedo is off this week, so it’s just Andrew Zarian and myself. We talk about our Thanksgiving and how our wrestling viewing differed during the holiday. Then we talked about Vince McMahon being back on our television screen for the second week in a row.…
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Fight Game: Jim Valley on Don Owen, AEW, his 2022 goals
John LaRocca and I are taking the week off from our normal podcast subjects of AEW and NXT. Instead, I interviewed this website’s own Jim Valley. Jim and I chatted about the following: Don Owen for the WON HOF Defy The history of his wrestling fandom Video games and amusement parks AEW What he wants to…
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WOR: WWE releases & Brian Blair on his autobiography
Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio with special guest Brian Blair. We talk to Brian about his new autobiography Truth Bee Told (referral link), written with Ian Douglass. Brian talks about stories from his career including about Buddy Colt, Paul Orndorff, marrying Leroy McGuirk’s daughter Mike, and fighting with Doug Somers.…
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Fight Game: A busy Saturday in San Jose with Dave & Bryan
John LaRocca and I are back on the Fight Game Podcast to talk about our crazy wrestling weekend with Bryan Alvarez in town and watching AEW Full Gear at Dave Meltzer’s house. Then, we go into our AEW Dynamite and NXT breakdowns. There was some strong wrestling and promo work on Dynamite, but we differ in…
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We’re Live, Pal: AEW Full Gear fallout, Survivor Series preview
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal. Denise Salcedo is off this week. Joining Andrew Zarian and me is Will Washington. We talk about the the fallout of AEW Full Gear including where it stands when it comes to great wrestling pay-per-view shows. We also talk about our favorite match from the show.…
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WOR: Tony Khan joins to talk about AEW Full Gear
Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio with special guest Tony Khan. We talk to Tony about AEW’s upcoming pay-per-view on Saturday, Full Gear. We go over the entire card and talk about the build to many of the matches. We discuss how Tony sees former WWE talent (including bringing on Ariya Daivari to…
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Fight Game: Oliver Copp previews AEW Full Gear
Joining me on a bonus episode of the Fight Game Podcast is Oliver Copp, someone who is very familiar to longtime fans of this website as the co-host of Tough Talk, part of the commentary team for AEW in Germany and the TNM wrestling simulator. Oliver talks about how AEW brought him back to wrestling before we…
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Fight Game: Our top ten wrestlers, AEW Dynamite & NXT thoughts
John LaRocca and I are back on the Fight Game Podcast, looking at ten wrestlers we would choose to start our own promotion with. There isn’t as much crossover with our lists as you might think. We then get into the go-home AEW Dynamite before Full Gear Saturday. We talk about the really strong wrestling we liked…
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Fight Game: Jon Moxley, AEW Dynamite & NXT recaps
John LaRocca and I are back on the Fight Game Podcast. We open up the show talking about Jon Moxley and The Blade and how we’re rooting for them and sending nothing but good thoughts their way. I tell the story of how I started doing podcasts with Jon over a year ago. We then look…
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We’re Live, Pal: Halloween costumes, Bianca Belair, Super Elite
It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal. Joining Denise Salcedo, Andrew Zarian, and me is Steve from the Going In Raw Podcast. We talked about Halloween and put a specific Halloween costume under a microscope. I created a game called “Yes or No” and we hit six major topics in wrestling. Some of…
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WOR: Wade Keller & Dave Meltzer on the Vince McMahon steroid trial
Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio with special guest, Pro Wrestling Torch’s Wade Keller. Wade and Dave give their thoughts on the Dark Side of the Ring episode on the steroid trials. They talk about how honest the episode was, what stood out, and what the episode could’ve focused on more.…
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WOR: Jon Moxley on his new book, AEW, indie wrestling
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio with special guest, AEW star and new author, Jon Moxley. Jon tells stories from his book, talks about leaving WWE, the timing with joining AEW and not knowing much about them initially, and his love for independent wrestling. He also talks about getting in the…
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Fight Game: AEW Dynamite, Halloween Havoc, ROH
Image: WWE On this week’s episode of The Fight Game Podcast, John LaRocca and I are back in our normal time slot. We talk about some of the upcoming shows this weekend on the F4W/WO Podcast network. We then break down AEW Dynamite, which was bookended by two extremely different matches. Then we look at NXT’s Halloween…
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We’re Live, Pal: Raw & SmackDown, TBS title, Halloween Havoc
Image: WWE It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal. Joining Denise Salcedo, Andrew Zarian, and me is Adam Blampied. We talk about the following: Raw and SmackDown season premiere Tournament for the TBS championship Halloween Havoc Enjoy the latest We’re Live, Pal by clicking below or watching on YouTube.
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Fight Game: Bound for Glory, Becky & Charlotte, AEW Dynamite
This is a free edition of the show. Just click below on the red button listen. On this week’s episode of The Fight Game Podcast, John LaRocca and I did our very first YouTube live stream on the Figure Four Online YouTube channel. But that doesn’t mean our podcast-only folks get left out as the free edition of…
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WOR: Becky and Charlotte, WWE Crown Jewel, G1 Climax finals
Image via WWE.com Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio. We talk about Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair having a confrontation backstage at SmackDown. We look at WWE’s Crown Jewel show from Thursday. We talk more about Dave’s lead story in the newsletter about last Friday’s head-to-head battle and what he learned.…
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We’re Live, Pal: Friday Night War, Queen’s Crown tourney, Crown Jewel
Image: AEW It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal. Andrew Zarian is off this week, but I’m holding down the fort with Denise Salcedo and our special guest Alex McCarthy. We talk about the Friday Night War last week between WWE SmackDown and AEW Rampage, as well as the following night’s Dynamite. We…
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Fight Game: Friday Night War, NXT, AEW Dynamite recap
On this week’s episode of The Fight Game Podcast, John LaRocca and I talk about the Friday Night War. It was WWE SmackDown and AEW Rampage going head-to-head for thirty minutes, but just as interesting were the maneuvers behind getting to the competition in the first place. We quickly go into NXT, but focus the rest of the show on…
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WOR: Tony Khan, WWE SmackDown vs. AEW Rampage, G1
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio. We talk about the recent quotes from Tony Khan about WWE as well as Roman Reigns’ comments to Complex Sports about AEW’s fanbase. We then get into all the shows from Friday starting with AEW’s Buy-In on YouTube with Bryan Danielson vs. Minoru Suzuki in…