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Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive and FILTHY TOM LAWLOR is back with tons to talk about including a preview of tonight’s Stardom Dream Queendom, why Scarlett Bordeaux wasn’t with Karrion Kross, our thoughts on Monday Night Raw, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~!

Image: AEW Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive and FILTHY TOM LAWLOR is back with tons to talk about including AEW Rampage, catch wrestling rules for Shibata’s WK16 match, COVID ravaging WWE leading into Raw, the passing of Markus Crane, RIZIN New Year’s Eve, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive and special guest host FILTHY TOM LAWLOR is back with tons to talk about, including upcoming New Japan Strong stops, Katsuyori Shibata, the appreciation of mat-based wrestling, plus — yes — a Raw report, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~!

Image: WWE Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive and special guest host FILTHY TOM LAWLOR is back with tons to talk about, including a busy (and somewhat painful) weekend for Filthy, Stardom’s Osaka Super Wars PPV, the Legend of Lash vs. Sarray, plus notes on SmackDown, tonight’s Raw, and tons more! A fun show as…

Due to Sports Byline needing the show well in advance, this was taped late Monday morning Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive back is back with a solo show wrapping up All Out weekend, and boy is there a lot to talk about. AEW’s All Out was an all-time great wrestling pay-per-view, with four debuts —…

Due to Sports Byline needing the show well in advance, this was taped pre-dawn Sunday morning Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about on this very busy weekend. AEW presents All Out tonight on pay-per-view, and Mike goes through all the latest news and gives his predictions. Plus, NJPW announces…

Wrestling Observer Live is back with tons to talk about. And, due to tech issues at the Byline, it’s a subscriber exclusive Mike Sempervive solo mission! We go over some pertinent notes from this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the understated (possible) surprise for Sunday, a GREAT Fred Yehi-Josh Alexander match last night in AAW, The Art…

Image: AEW With Mike Sempervive flying solo today, Wrestling Observer Live is back with tons to talk about. All the news including CM Punk’s impending AEW Dynamite debut, one of the alleged boxes his ice cream bars came in being offered for $150, a great AEW segment to hype Kenny Omega-Christian, MiSu-Mox thoughts, NXT spoiler stupidity,…

Image: NJPW With Bossman out cavorting in parts unknown, Mike Sempervive returns with a solo edition of Wrestling Observer Live and, as always, there’s a lot to talk about. The latest on the CM Punk and Daniel Bryan (and Braun) rumor mill, AEW does Dynamite ratings on Wednesday night, New Japan’s Wrestle Grand Slam limps into…

Image: WWE With Bossman out spending his MJF coin, Mike Sempervive returns with a solo edition of Wrestling Observer Live and, as always, there’s a lot to talk about. Most of which has to do with last night’s WWE Hell In A Cell — the last planned PPV emanating from the ThunderDome, and the ultimate in…

Image: TNT It’s a SOLO SEMP edition of Wrestling Observer Live and, as always, there’s a lot to talk about. AEW presents BLOOD & GUTS tonight. I take a look at the card, as well as the latest news on ticket availability for the show, and the company’s upcoming NBA-related roadblocks. Plus, we run down…

It’s a surprise SOLO SEMP edition of Wrestling Observer Live and, as always, there’s a lot to talk about. Unfortunately, a lot of that has to do with last night’s Raw. It was a perplexing affair. A new announcer training on the job, Charlotte returns with a vengeance, the stupidest finish to a match you…

It’s a SOLO SEMP edition of Wrestling Observer Live and, as always, there’s a lot to talk about. I start with what hopes to be my final thoughts on the WWE Network as we knew it going away forever, including how it reminds me of another superior catalog of programming that disappeared, NBCU/Peacock’s decision to…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including a full rundown of tonight’s AEW Dynamite and NXT programs, Raw ratings from Monday night, the G1 Climax, and a conversation with DR. KEITH about the return of AAW Wrestling this Thursday night on Fite TV. A fun show as always…

Image: WWE Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back today with tons to talk about including last night’s AEW Fight for the Fallen and NXT shows, and then EFFY joins the show to talk in detail about the upcoming GCW Homecoming weekend, his career, the lost Mania weekend, BOY BUTTER, and so much more. A…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back today with tons to talk about including the anniversary of BLACK SATURDAY, plus thoughts on Monday’s Raw, UFC 251 fallout, Sunny, WWE programming coming to NBCU’s Peacock, your calls, bonus audio, and more. A fun show as always, so check it out~! We apologize for the AM…

Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with a BIG AUDIO NIGHTMARE to get your weekend started. But, as always, we persisted and had some fun talking about the Wednesday night ratings, UFC’s new deal with Venum, plus your calls and tons more. A fun show as always so check it…

Image: Lee South/AEW Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with a FREE solo edition, talking night two of AEW Fyter Fest vs. night two of NXT Great American Bash. The shows featured some truly spectacular moments and really fun matches, plus Mike takes your calls and tons more. A fun show as always so…

Wrestling Observer Live is back with a solo edition, as Mike Sempervive gives his thoughts on last night’s Raw. There were some logically bankrupt, as well as just bad, moments. But, the good was GREAT, led by Randy Orton turning on his gas light and Brock-Drew. We go through all that, plus a Nashville wrestling…

Wrestling Observer Live is back with a solo edition, as Mike Sempervive — very slowly — returns to work. We take a look at tonight’s SmackDown, as well as the upcoming Super ShowDown event, including the prospects of the Blue Women’s Championship picture post-Saudi. Plus, New Japan’s busy week, AAW tonight, ROH, odds for Wilder-Fury, your…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about, including a look at tonight’s Wednesday Night Wars, last night’s NWA Powerrr and AEW Dark, WWE re-signings, Lana has a movie?, your calls, and a whole lot more!

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the latest on Jim Cornette resigning from the NWA in controversy, plus a look at tonight’s Wednesday Night Wars, your phone calls, and much more! 

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about, including the latest on the fallout from Crown Jewel and the talent getting stuck in Saudi Arabia. Plus, a surprisingly good SmackDown, overnight ratings news, UFC BMF at MSG, your phone calls, and much more!

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with an orthodontically-assisted solo edition talking about all of the news in professional wrestling and mixed martial arts.  While Bryan spent time with the Bothell Britt Baker, we discussed the fallout of last night’s Monday Night Raw, which offered up some hope spots for the future, wrapped…

Wrestling Observer Live Friday is two-thirds intact, as Jim Valley and Mike Sempervive take you into the weekend talking about all of the news in professional wrestling.  It’s the week that was for many to hear about WWE’s hopes to break into Japan, as Bushiroad was announced as buying Stardom, this past week. Plus, we’ve…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with a short-notice solo show today and, as always, there’s a ton of topics to discuss.  And today we do that with YOU — the dedicated listener to this radio program. Yes, it’s a one-day reprieve for the phone lines. We open them up and get a ton…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive and Jim Valley is back today and, as always, there’s a ton of topics to discuss.  But, the topic de jour remains NXT and all of its fallout — especially its very good rating for USA on Wednesday night. We talk a little of the wild speculation that a…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive and Jim Valley is back today and, as always, there’s a ton of topics to discuss.  Although, it’s pretty much a one-subject show today, and deservedly so: NXT debuted last night on the USA Network (as well as an hour on the WWE Network), and we give our thoughts…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back today and, as always, there’s no shortage of topics to discuss.  Last things first. As many of you know, who have been through the process — you can’t trust it. The process of birthing children that is. It’s easier to navigate getting a pro wrestler on time…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back today and, as always, there’s no shortage of topics to discuss.  We take a look at Impact and AXS, and the tact they may want to take with New Japan, plus Clash of Champions news, your calls, and more.  It’s a fun show as always — so…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive and Jim Valley is back today with no shortage of topics to discuss. The misadventures of the AEW championship title, plus thoughts on GOAT lists, Super Mario Albano, some interesting moments from the Portland Wrestling Podcast here on the site, and tons more. A fun show as always so…

Wrestling Observer Live is back with Mike Sempervive on a solo mission, as Bryan Alvarez is returned to the West Coast on a special flight to account for him being in traction. It’s a lazy pot-luck Monday, so we spend some time talking about this past weekend’s Cyborg-Spencer fight, and some Japanese names under 30…

Wrestling Observer Live is back with Mike Sempervive on a solo mission, as Bryan Alvarez was booked to be snuffed out by Nick Gage at Americanrana for Beyond Wrestling.  We keep you updated on that show throughout the episode, discuss the lameness that is negotiating through the media — or through text — if you’re…

Wrestling Observer Live is back with Mike Sempervive flying solo today, and we open up the phone lines to hear what people’s reactions were to last night’s big Raw Reunion. Plus, AAA is coming to MSG and The Forum, Jon Moxley is coming to Bloodsport, tonight’s G1 lineup, and a variety of wild promos about events coming…

Wrestling Observer Live is back with Mike Sempervive flying solo today, short-notice, as the Bossman Bryan Alvarez faced an unplanned power outage. Unlike yesterday, which was planned. That’s hard times in the Pacific Northwest. We talk a little about last night’s SmackDown, Raw’s rating holding stronger, tomorrow’s night five of the NJPW G1 Climax, and much…

Wrestling Observer Live is back with Mike Sempervive flying solo today, as the Bossman Bryan Alvarez faces a “planned power outage.” Not like Drake Maverick. But humbling, nonetheless. We talk last night’s Raw, and ideas that are on the table for Bray Wyatt and next week’s reunion show. Plus, NJPW G1 (EVIL/2010 Karl Anderson?), last…

Wrestling Observer Live is back with Mike Sempervive flying solo today, as the Bossman Bryan Alvarez makes his way back from the beach. It’s a packed show, featuring thoughts on a pretty good SmackdDown that leads us into Extreme Rules and beyond. What did you think about Kevin Owens’ presentation? What else could we see…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back, flying solo today as Bossman Bryan Alvarez battles the enemy known as gingivitis at the Britt Baker Invitational.  Topics covered on today’s show were: more thoughts on WWE’s two-out-of-three falls/commercial break changes, a look at Extreme Rules so far, WWE re-signings, EVOLVE’s 10th anniversary show on the WWE Network,…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive was back today, flying solo for a day as Bossman Griswold heads back from the vacation he’s going to need a vacation from.  We share some thoughts on last night’s Raw, Structured Reality Show competition, AEW matchmaking news for their upcoming shows, Vader matches of note, the G1 block…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive was back today. Sort of. Because, life (and technology) can be funny sometimes. It’s a show talking about SmackDown’s ratings, AEW announcing Mox-Omega/Spears signing, Tyrus’ troubles at FNC, Raw’s LOL Emmy spiel and “Structured” competition, and much more.  Such as, a great story on the mess that was the…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with a solo mission for one day, as the big Bossman celebrates his 54th birthday. Cent’anni~! We take a look at Raw’s rating woes against the NBA, AEW adds matches to Fyter Fest, 205 Live adds Gable, AXS changes, news on honoring Atsushi Aoki, AJPW’s Junior title…

Image: Ryan Loco for MGM Grand Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with the one subject that’s dominated the weekend: AEW’s Double or Nothing.  We ask and answer all the questions — with the most important being what you thought of the show. We touch on the wrestling, the commentary, the production, the…

Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan and Mike is actually just Mike today. Bossman went on the Hunt for Stunt a few days early — possibly working on a devastating new finisher — leaving Semp to run the down latest news.  We talk about Ric Flair leaving the hospital, his feud with Steamboat in ’77, SmackDown’s…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with the final solo show before the return of the Bossman, with the topic du jour being inspired by Vice: What wrestling story would you like to see get the docuseries treatment?  Ideas include Snuka and Nancy, Magnum, Mid-South/UWF, Los Guerreros, All South and Knoxville, Dory Dixon, George…

On a quiet news day, Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back to cross the finish line with WWE’s rather underwhelming two days of Superstar Shake-up television shows.  Later, Jason Agnew from Sunday Night’s Main Event joins Mike to give his thoughts on the Shake-up, how it was presented, some of the moves that…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back to get you ready for WWE SmackDown in Montreal, which, of course, doubles as part deux of the Superstar Shake-up. We get your thoughts on Raw’s underwhelming portion of the Shake-up. War. What is it good for? Not tag team names or TV shows. And an unintentional discussion,…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back to get you ready for Monday Night Raw, which serves as the opening show of the two-night Superstar Shake-up. Also, do you want more in-ring Undertaker? CIMA signs with AEW, Toni Storm returns to Stardom, ROH’s future talent landscape and women’s division, the mighty KUSHIDA, and much…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with another solo show, and there’s a ton to get into when it comes to professional wrestling and mixed martial arts.  An unbelievable UFC 236 with two FOTY contenders, what may come next, Rich Franklin to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, Sasha Banks, AEW,…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back for Open Line Friday. It’s a lot like when we open up the phone lines without a specific topic, but it gets spelled with capital letters and you get more John in Memphis. Caller topics include: Sasha Banks’ situation, Dominik Dijakovic, Pat McAfee-Michael Cole, Rob Gronkowski, and RD…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back today with another solo adventure, as the bossman heads for a tour of the islands following his stinging defeat in a handicap match against Orange Cassidy & Music. We go over a few more lingering weekend thoughts, Vince reportedly working in perfect harmony and unison with his…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back today with a packed show talking all of the news in professional wrestling and mixed martial arts. Not surprisingly, everything revolves around WrestleMania week activities that begin tonight with several smaller shows in the New York metropolitan area.  We look at those events, as well as answering…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back today and, as always, there’s a ton to talk about.   We discuss this week’s NXT television and the build to TakeOver: New York. Plus, the semifinals of the New Japan Cup and listener thoughts on the possibility of Tomohiro Ishii in the main event at Madison Square Garden. …

Wrestling Observer Live with yours truly is back today with a loaded two-hour episode and free for everyone. No subscription needed! We have a ton to talk about, including Friday’s ROH PPV, the New Japan Cup, UFC, lots of news from all over the world, your calls, and more! Plus, a special hour-long interview with…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about, including what’s been announced so far for what should be a very newsworthy Raw, plus a look ahead at SmackDown, old faces in new places, Impact news, UFC 235, headlines from around the world, plus your calls and tweets, and much more. A…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about to begin the week.  Lots of news to talk about, including real-time reactions of AEW Double or Nothing pre-sale tickets selling out, the result of this morning’s IWGP Heavyweight Championship match, what that could mean for the MSG show, plus the infamous…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back today with tons to talk about, including the life and career of the greatest interviewer of all time, “Mean” Gene Okerlund, who passed away today at the age of 76. We run down his career, his initial entrance into the WWF, how it played in his former home, and…

Wrestling Observer Live returns with Mike Sempervive in a studio that wasn’t soiled by the lack of intestinal fortitude that was, literally, displayed by one Filthy Tom Lawlor. Remember that couch Bryan was talking about last night on the B&V? We have an update. Besides chewed food, we have more fallout from last night’s TLC,…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with a short-notice solo mission. Never fear, Bossman will be back tonight with Dave to talk about the fallout of Raw, but we’ll get you ready for it. Can it withstand the return of L&HH? Plus the five point preview, Ronda-Becky-Charlotte, Joe the babyfaced assassin?, plus a…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with a solo show, as the site’s proprietors travel to Chicago for all of this weekend’s ALL IN festivities. Who would you like to see be a surprise in the All In Over Budget Battle Royal, more of mommy and daddy fighting for ROH and WGN, THE…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including a lot of discussion on last night’s NXT go-home television, as well as Saturday’s Takeover Brooklyn 4 special. Also, in the spirit of free form, no Bossman radio, there’s talk of Kenta Miyahara, Aretha Franklin, Big Show feels, and two random…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including tonight’s Raw — which includes a MOTYC in Ronda vs. Alicia Fox, plus Sam Adonis’ weekend dumbassery, the G1, Becky Lynch, your calls, tweets, and more. It’s a fun show as always, so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the passings of Nikolai Volkoff, Brickhouse Brown, and Brian Christopher. Plus, New Japan’s G-1 Climax, your calls, and more.

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back for another solo voyage, with no shortage of things to talk about including last night’s Raw, Brock, RomBob, Bayley-Sasha, Smackdown hopes, MA JAMES, plus your tweets, calls, and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with one more day of No Bossman Radio, with a ton to talk about including Raw’s poor ratings. Is it due to WWE’s uninspired booking? Other news notes include another update on Hiromu Takahashi who is back in Japan, Kaitlyn returns to WWE in the Mae Young…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive eases you further into your week with a ton to talk about including RAW is ROMBOB, Smackdown preview, Morishima’s back, who would win a shoot between Doink and The Gambler, a promo from the Bay Territory, the most important lost thing about tag teams, plus your calls, tweets, and…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive has stumbled back in today to talk all about the weekend fall out. We have news on Hiromu Takahashi’s seemingly major injury, Jim Ross’ rib injury he suffered at the same show that may have not been an angle, Flat Earther challenges for Domed Globe, AUSTIN LANE, Raw’s crappy…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back today to put a bow on what was a wild weekend on the canvassed mat. The big topics of conversation, are, of course, New Japan’s G1 Special at the Cow Palace, Hiromu’s neck, Jay White, UFC 226 fallout, as well as an update on Danny Hodge, your…

Wrestling Observer Live returns with the front end of back-to-back solo shows. Today, Mike Sempervive talks to DAVE MELTZER on a number of subjects, including Max Holloway out of UFC 226, New Japan going back to Long Beach in the fall and the upcoming Q&A session in San Francisco. Allie Kat then joins the show…

Wrestling Observer Live is back with a Bossman-less edition of the program, as Mike Sempervive holds down the fort talking about ROH’s show in Baltimore, on Friday night. An idea for the new ROH champion – and the next one too? Plus your obligatory Brock-Roman-WWE title talk, phone calls, and much more! A fun show…

Wrestling Observer Live is back with a Bossman-less edition of the program, as your fearless leader has dispatched into the wilds of the Pacific Northwest to ready himself for his upcoming BATTEL~! with Filthy Tom against the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express on July 14 in Crowne Point, Indiana. But, never fear, joining Mike today is…

Wrestling Observer Live returns with Mike Sempervive and Josh Nason running down the latest news in professional wrestling and mixed martial arts. Also known as Conor and the Greatest UFC Dumpster Fire of 2018. Sigh. But, no worries, it’s WrestleMania Friday, and there’s too much goodness to be down. We take your calls, tweets, and more.…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back today, and — Lord have mercy — what a way to begin WrestleMania week. Conor McGregor happened, and our own Josh Nason stopped by to fill us in on it. This show is free for all, so if you have ever been curious about the show, here’s…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive and Josh Nason is back today, talking all of the fallout from last night’s New Japan Strong Style Evolved show. What we thought about the matches, the production, and the reaction to the reaction. Plus, MLW lands a spot on beIN, your calls, tweets, and more. A fun show…

Wrestling Observer Live returns on this Friday with Mike Sempervive and special guest co-host Josh Nason to talk the fallout from a busy week on the canvassed mat. We talk about Daniel Bryan and potential issues with his WWE return, the upcoming UFC lightweight title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson, WWE talking to Hulk…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back today talking all of the fallout from a busy weekend on the canvassed mat. We talk the latest addition to the Daniel Bryan Speculation Machine, stemming from an interview in Abu Dhabi that once again leads to speculation about a possible return. Plus, Brock Lesnar’s reaction at…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back today talking all of the fallout from a busy weekend on the canvassed mat. Rey Mysterio’s possibly torn bicep, Cyborg and Ortega win big at UFC 222, Ring of Honor’s Manhattan Mayhem, WWE international business news, your calls, tweets, and much, much more. A fun show as…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back today talking all of the fallout from last night’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, focusing on the stories of Ronda Rousey, Roman Reigns, and Braun Strowman, how it affects WrestleMania, Raw, plus your calls, tweets, and more. A fun show as always, so check it out~! Mike goes into…

Wrestling Observer Live rings in 2018 with a Sempervive solo edition talking tons of topics, including tonight’s Brock Lesnar-led Raw — which is staring down a barrel of competition so stiff that SmackDown may beat it in the ratings. Plus, New Japan’s Wrestle Kingdom XII, and a ton of your phone calls, THE NFL, tweets,…

Wrestling Observer Live rings in the New Year with a solo edition of the show talking tons of topics, including Saturday night’s UFC 219, Khabib-Tony NOW, a lot about New Japan Wrestle Kingdom, including your calls, tweets, and much more. A fun show, as always, so check it out~! Wrestling Observer Live airs M-F at…

Wrestling Observer Live returns from holiday with Mike Sempervive on a short-notice solo mission due to the entire Alvarez family being placed on the disabled list due to PESTILENCE. He touches on last night’s Raw, the women’s Royal Rumble, plus your calls, tweets, and more. A fun show, as always, so check it out~!

​​​Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back, and firmly in cruise control today, as we head into American Thanksgiving. We talk the new call-ups to SmackDown, the possibility of a women’s Royal Rumble, Daniel Bryan vs. Shane McMahon, Starrcade, your calls, and THE DOCTOR OF LUCHA Mr. Steve Sims. A fun show as always,…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back talking about all of the news on the canvassed mat — which, for the most part, all revolves around post-Survivor Series shakeout. What to think about the decision to take Finn Balor out of the Lesnar lottery. Where Braun stands, the addition of Paige, Mandy and Sonya…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back to not only cripple the English language, but also to talk about all of the news in pro wrestling and MMA! The main story is how Survivor Series shook out, and how the polarizing main event left a distinct taste in many people’s mouths. What will all…

Image: Adam Summers Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back to start your week off right. There’s tons to talk about including independent wrestling’s busy weekend, capped off by Ring of Honor’s Global Wars iPPV in Chicago, EVOLVE’s two post-Flo shows, and the AAW Lynam Memorial tournament. Plus, Dr. Lucha Steve Sims joins the…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with a special Tuesday solo edition talking about big bodies bodying bigger bodies en route to the biggest body: Braun vs. Big, and Braun vs. Brock. Plus much more, including philosophizing on WWE’s plan to go live on Christmas and New Year’s Day, Mike’s thoughts on Sexy Star being…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back for one more solo edition until Benedict Alvarez makes his way home from this weekend’s annual bash in Las Vegas. We talk about some of the hits and misses of SummerSlam, including a great main event, and look forward to tonight’s Raw. Plus, thoughts on NUFC, the MYC preview…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back again — but this time with a twist. For the next two days, Mr. Josh Nason fills in while El Jefe is in Las Vegas celebrating with everyone at the F4WOnline convention. We talk Conor-Floyd, SummerSlam, Cornette in GFW, and much more, including a ton of your…

Wrestling Observer Live starts your week off right, with Mike Sempervive holding things down until Bryan Alvarez gets back. What direction is the big SummerSlam four-way going? Cyborg-Becky banter, Jason Jordan, Moose, G1, and more. Then, Dr. Lucha Steve Sims joins in to talk about Rey Mysterio’s options, AAA’s bumpy road to TripleMania, narco violence, your…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with a special Saturday edition of the show. He runs down tonight’s UFC 214 PPV, featuring the much anticipated rematch between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier, along with a pretty stacked undercard. Plus, thoughts on the most recent news coming out of the G1 (including the new greatest match and greatest…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back, running down last night’s very newsworthy SmackDown. It featured The Return of Jericho, along with a number of possible scenarios which could play out at SummerSlam. Plus, Omega as Murdoch, Toru Yano and wrestling’s newest “controversial” match moment. New Japan’s G1 continues, new ABC MMA weight classes,…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with a solo edition, running down last night’s Raw results, as well as tonight’s eclectic SmackDown lineup. Plus hopes for Rusev, a chance to praise Yuji Nagata, ambulances, your calls, tweets, and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with a solo edition, running down an incredibly busy weekend on the canvassed mat. We talk all of the fallout from New Japan’s unbelievable Dominion show, and what it could mean for their upcoming shows in Long Beach. Plus, UFC Fight Night Auckland, Brock Lesnar returns to…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back today, awake and refreshed…well, mostly conscious, at least, to talk about a variety of canvas mat-related splendor. Such as what Sinclair buying Tribune could mean, what the most realistic options are for WWE’s next TV, WWE’s new UK announce team, what a cameraman from Uranus and Julio…

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive returns today, flying solo, and talking the fallout of last night’s Raw. The reaction to Cody Rhodes’ reaction, Brock-Shane: what could have been, your phone calls, and much more. A fun show as always so check it out~!