Author: Victor Sosa
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Wrestling Weekly: Can Roman, Sami & The Usos get their family together?
Image: WWE It’s a brand-new Wrestling Weekly. Can Roman Reigns, Sami Zayn and The Usos get it together before The Bloodline 2.0 takes them out In AEW, who will get their hands on MJF first: Adam Cole or Roderick Strong or both? Can Orange Cassidy defeat Jon Moxley for the AEW World title? Can anyone…
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Wrestling Weekly: WWE Crown Jewel predictions
Image: WWE On a new Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I preview Saturday’s WWE Crown Jewel from Saudi Arabia. Who will become the inaugural Crown Jewel champions? Can Roman Reigns and Jey Uso get on the same page? Will Kevin Owens make Randy Orton pay for demanding a match with him? Thanks for listening and…
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Wrestling Weekly: The BCC take over AEW, latest in WWE’s Bloodline story
There’s a new sheriff in town, and his name is Jon Moxley. We discuss how the new champ and the BCC are looking to make changes in AEW and whether or not Jimmy Uso can convince his brother to link up against The Bloodline. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! Click Here to…
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Wrestling Weekly: WWE Clash at the Castle predictions
Today on the show we give our WWE Clash at the Castle predictions. Will any championships change hands? Could Drew McIntyre break into song again? Plus, we discuss the week in AEW. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! Click Here to Listen (sub needed)
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Wrestling Weekly: Randy Orton’s comments on WWE life after Vince, MJF’s future plans, where is Ricky Starks?
Image: WWE On a brand-new Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I discuss Randy Orton talking about things being better in WWE without Vince McMahon, life in AEW being better with MJF around, and since Ricky Starks and Tony Khan both agree AEW is better with Starks than without him, why isn’t he there? Thanks for…
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Wrestling Weekly: Becky Lynch takes a break, MJF returns, and WWE’s crowded World title picture
Image: WWE It’s time for a new edition of Wrestling Weekly featuring myself and the one-and-only Les Thatcher. Today, we take a look at the crowded World Heavyweight title picture on WWE Raw, the departure of Becky Lynch (for now anyway), a big week for NXT, and yes, MJF’s return to AEW and all the…
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Wrestling Weekly: WWE King & Queen of the Ring, AEW Double or Nothing predictions
Ahead of a a big weekend of wrestling, join Les & Vic as they give their predictions for WWE King & Queen of the Ring and AEW Double or Nothing. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! Click Here to Listen (sub needed)
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Wrestling Weekly: AEW residency in Texas, WWE King & Queen of the Ring tournaments continue
Les Thatcher and I are back with a new edition of Wrestling Weekly. AEW will be spending quality time this summer in the Lone Star State and we discuss what that could mean for future touring in the company. We also look at WWE’s King and Queen of the Ring tournaments and one particularly interesting…
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Wrestling Weekly: The Elite vs. Tony Khan, WWE Draft thoughts
AEW After a week away, the one and only Les Thatcher and I return for a new Wrestling Weekly to talk about all the things happening between The Elite and Tony Khan in AEW, as well as the full results from last week’s WWE Draft. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! (sub needed)
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Wrestling Weekly: AEW Dynasty picks & who exactly is The Bloodline’s Tribal Chief?
AEW On a new Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I give our AEW Dynasty picks and take a look at a bunch of questions now facing The Bloodline in WWE post-WrestleMania 40 like who is the current Tribal Chief? Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! (sub needed)
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Wrestling Weekly: An incredible WrestleMania weekend – so what’s next?
WWE On Wrestling Weekly, we discuss a fantastic WrestleMania weekend and look at what’s ahead for WWE. We also share some thoughts on AEW’s decisions to air the backstage footage from Wembley Stadium and promos about grinding. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! WONF4W
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Wrestling Weekly: WWE WrestleMania 40 predictions
WWE It’s WWE WrestleMania 40 weekend and that means Les Thatcher and I are making our predictions for both nights of WWE’s biggest shows of the year. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! (sub needed) WONF4W
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Wrestling Weekly: Special guest Nigel McGuinness
On Wrestling Weekly today, we’re joined by AEW commentator Nigel McGuinness to talk wrestling, magic, and his upcoming show that’s taking place during WrestleMania week in Philadelphia. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! WONF4W
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Wrestling Weekly: Mercedes Mone debuts in AEW
Mercedes Mone JJ Williams It’s a brand-new Wrestling Weekly. In addition to looking at the debut of Mercedes Mone this past Wednesday in AEW, Les Thatcher and I are joined by special guest and pro wrestler Matt Sigmon who stops by to talk about the upcoming Wrestling for the Kingdom training camp happening April 26-28 in…
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Wrestling Weekly: Life after Sting in AEW, Rock & Roman’s WrestleMania plans
It’s Friday and that means a new edition of Wrestling Weekly. Life must go on in AEW after Sting’s retirement last Sunday at Revolution, so Les Thatcher and I discuss what they have got lined up after watching this week’s AEW Dynamite. We also discuss the big angle leading into WWE WrestleMania 40 as The…
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Wrestling Weekly: Ole Anderson stories, AEW Revolution predictions
AEW On this edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher shares stories that only he can about the late Ole Anderson. We also make our AEW Revolution predictions. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: WWE Elimination Chamber predictions
Today’s episode of Wrestling Weekly features our WWE Elimination Chamber predictions as well as thoughts on two angles that might be meant to misdirect our attention in AEW & WWE. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! (sub needed)
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Wrestling Weekly: New TKO deal could change the way business is done in UFC & WWE
We’ll discuss the deal that TKO signed this week that could have game changing implications for how cities get shows from UFC & WWE. We’ll also take a look at an exclusive club Roman Reigns recently joined and what match we hope will become a major upset on this Monday’s Raw. Thanks for listening and have…
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Wrestling Weekly: Cody Rhodes gets the chance to finish the story, doesn’t he?
WWE After Thursday night, Cody Rhodes is officially back in the WrestleMania main event game, but was he ever really out? On this week’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I discuss this as well as the excellent confrontation between Rhodes, The Rock, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins at the WrestleMania press conference, the Young Bucks’…
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Wrestling Weekly: The first steps on the road to WrestleMania
On tap for a new edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I talk the latest news and developments in the lawsuit against Vince McMahon plus a look at the first steps along the road to this year’s WWE WrestleMania. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! (sub needed)
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Wrestling Weekly: Vince McMahon lawsuit, WWE’s new deal with Netflix
WWE We’re all about two massive stories this week with the lawsuit filed against Vince McMahon and WWE making a deal with Netflix for Raw. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Jinder vs. Hook debate, Sting’s final opponents
WWE Tony Khan makes his feelings known about Seth Rollins’ next challenger. He may be right, but should he have gotten involved at all? We discuss that on Wrestling Weekly, as well as Cody Rhodes perhaps hearing the footsteps of The Rock and CM Punk on the road to WrestleMania, Sting’s final opponents in his…
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Wrestling Weekly: The Rock returns and the debut of the Undisputed Kingdom
WWE The promise of a former WWE Champion at Day One delivered in every way possible this week. We look at what that means for the next few months in WWE, as well as fallout from AEW’s Worlds End PPV. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: 2023 rewind & AEW Worlds End predictions
Today on Wrestling Weekly we review the biggest stories in WWE and AEW during 2023 and make our predictions for AEW’s Worlds End PPV. Thanks for listening and Happy New Year~!
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Wrestling Weekly: WBD has reentered the chat when it comes to WWE Raw rights
WWE CM Punk’s tour through all of WWE’s brands has ended — but have we seen the last of him on a Warner Brothers/Discovery channel? We’ll discuss that as well as some important matchups next week in AEW’s Continental Classic. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Examining Mark Shapiro’s WWE comments, Okada’s future
NJPW On a new Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and myself discuss this week’s comments from TKO’s Mark Shapiro on cutting WWE house shows. Also, we talk where Kazuchika Okada may go if he leaves NJPW. We also discuss which WWE brand will land CM Punk, as well as the rest of the week in AEW.…
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Wrestling Weekly: Orton and Punk return to WWE, QT Marshall departs AEW
WWE This week’s verbal chopfest features the returns of Randy Orton and CM Punk, as well as the departure of QT Marshall from AEW. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: AEW Full Gear fallout, WWE Survivor Series predictions
WWE This holiday weekend edition of Wrestling Weekly features AEW Full Gear fallout and predictions for WWE Survivor Series. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: AEW Full Gear predictions
AEW On this episode of Wrestling Weekly, we give our predictions for Saturday’s AEW Full Gear pay-per-view. We also discuss what’s next on WWE TV and some thoughts regarding the new members of the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame. Thanks for listening, have a great weekend, and a happy Thanksgiving~!
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Wrestling Weekly: WWE NXT’s new TV deal leaves NWA out in the cold?
On this edition of Wrestling Weekly, we discuss WWE NXT landing a TV deal with The CW as a result of some of the strangest circumstances anyone has seen in a long time. We’ll also look at what WWE and AEW have lined up for the next couple of weeks. Thanks for listening and have…
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Wrestling Weekly: WWE Crown Jewel predictions, AEW Dynamite thoughts
WWE Today we talk WWE Crown Jewel: will Roman Reigns retain? Who wins between Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre…will Damian Priest leave Saudi Arabia as the World Heavyweight Champion? All our predictions are here — plus thoughts on this week’s AEW Dynamite. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! WONF4W
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Wrestling Weekly: MJF is VERY busy, Judgment Day in the middle of everything, more
WWE On today’s Wrestling Weekly, we look at just how much MJF has going on in AEW, lots of intrigue in WWE surrounding Judgment Day, and share some thoughts on what’s driving the long title runs of Roman Reigns and Gunther. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! WONF4W
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Wrestling Weekly: Sting’s retirement — who will he face between now and then?
AEW Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa give their thoughts on Sting’s big announcement, Wardlow’s new target, and the arrival of Nick Aldis as WWE SmackDown general manager. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! WONF4W
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Wrestling Weekly: Fastlane fallout, NXT beats AEW
WWE From Fastlane fallout to NXT’s knockout of AEW, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss it all on this edition of Wrestling Weekly. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! WONF4W
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Wrestling Weekly: Adam Copeland is All Elite, CM Punk rumblings, Fastlane predictions
AEW Adam Copeland arrives in AEW, CM Punk potentially arriving in WWE, and Fastlane predictions are all a part of this edition of Wrestling Weekly with Les Thatcher and Victor Sosa! Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: AEW WrestleDream predictions, Jade Cargill arrives in WWE
WWE On Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa look at this weekend’s big shows for NXT and AEW, Jade Cargill’s move to WWE, and Les highlights the improvements by one of the members of AEW’s women’s division. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: New WWE SmackDown TV rights deal & talent cuts
On a new Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I look at the latest WWE roster cuts and their new tv rights deal for SmackDown. We also chat about this past Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite Grand Slam. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! (sub needed)
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Wrestling Weekly: What TKO could mean for WWE’s future
Paul “Triple H” Levesque Now that the merger is complete and TKO is here, Les Thatcher & Vic Sosa take a look at some of the positives and potential pitfalls of a company with UFC and WWE under one umbrella. We also look at Jade Cargill’s potential AEW departure, the upcoming MJF vs. Samoa Joe title…
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Wrestling Weekly: Two successful AEW PPVs, Jey Uso returns & CM Punk departs
We have been off since before AEW All In and since so much has happened, we cover it all today on Wrestling Weekly. There’s lots of CM Punk talk, but there’s also a lot of praise for just how many good things are happening in wrestling right now like Jey Uso returning and heading to…
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Wrestling Weekly: Memories of Terry Funk, Abe Jacobs, Bray Wyatt
On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher shares his personal memories of two greats we lost this week in Terry Funk and Abe Jacobs. Plus, we discuss the tragic loss of a legend in the making in Bray Wyatt. We also give our predictions for AEW’s All In. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: The person behind AEW’s backstage issues
JJ Williams More drama in the AEW locker room, but we don’t think anyone has identified the real culprit! Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa get down to the bottom of this (not so) mystery as well as discuss the potential end for Jey Uso and Edge in WWE. Thanks for listening and have a great…
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Wrestling Weekly: Where WWE goes from SummerSlam
WWE From SummerSlam fallout to AEW burning questions to things we’re looking forward to seeing, it’s all here on this edition of Wrestling Weekly. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: WWE SummerSlam predictions — who will be our Tribal Chief?
WWE Who will emerge victorious after Tribal Combat? On this edition of Wrestling Weekly, you’ll get our SummerSlam predictions and some AEW thoughts as well. We’ve also attached Les Thatcher’s speech from his induction into the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame to the end of the program. The sound quality is not the best but…
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Wrestling Weekly: Les Thatcher on his induction into the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame
KJW Photo On a special edition of Wrestling Weekly, my co-host Les Thatcher shares some details from his induction this past weekend into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame as the first recipient of the Jack Brisco Spotlight Award. We also get into a little WWE and AEW. Thanks for listening and have a…
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Wrestling Weekly: Great TV moments, Kenny Omega comments, AEW’s updated rules on moves
On a new edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I go over some of the excellence in both AEW and WWE over the past seven days…and a couple of lowlights as well. We also discuss Kenny Omega’s thoughts on criticism of his match with Will Ospreay, the updated rules of combat in AEW, and…
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Wrestling Weekly: Roman Reigns pinned, Jon Moxley talks blood
WWE Roman Reigns pinned, Jon Moxley’s thoughts on blood, and the upcoming AEW debut of Nick Wayne are topics covered on today’s edition of Wrestling Weekly. Les Thatcher and I also discuss a theory regarding Damian Priest’s MITB win and reminisce on the 63rd anniversary of Les’ in-ring debut. Thanks for listening and have a…
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Wrestling Weekly: WWE Money in the Bank predictions
WWE On a new edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I give our final WWE Money in the Bank predictions and share some thoughts on the week that was in AEW including Forbidden Door and Dynamite. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! (sub needed)
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Wrestling Weekly: AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door predictions, The Bloodline implodes
On a brand-new Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I discuss the end (maybe?) of The Bloodline in WWE, a big debut for AEW Collision and give our predictions and preview for this weekend’s AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door this Sunday. We also talk about Edge, Seth Rollins, and more. Thanks for listening and have a…
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Wrestling Weekly: The time limit draw that (almost) never ended
On this week’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I talk all things AEW and with WWE’s top storyline involving The Bloodline. We take a look at this past week’s AEW Dynamite and how MJF vs. Adam Cole might have been brought up a notch, which inspires a great territory story about the time limit draw…
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Wrestling Weekly: How much further can Roman Reigns go in the WWE record books?
Now that Roman Reigns has surpassed 1000 days as WWE Universal Champion, how much further can he go? On today’s new edition of Wrestling Weekly, we discuss that as well as the week’s TV offerings from both WWE and AEW. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Seth & Statlander
WWE It’s time for a new edition of Wrestling Weekly with myself and Les Thatcher. We have a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from Seth Rollins first title challenger for the WWE World title to Kris Statlander’s return to AEW to wrestlers from the early 2000s whose fate might have been vastly different had they come…
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Wrestling Weekly: AEW Double or Nothing & WWE Night of Champions predictions
AEW We’ve got predictions for an insanely busy weekend of wrestling for WWE Night of Champions and AEW Double or Nothing, as well as thoughts on Raw’s closing segment and the CM Punk situation (seemingly) being settled. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! for free
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Wrestling Weekly: Remembering ‘Superstar,’ AEW Collision with (or without) CM Punk
Les Thatcher and I are back with a new Wrestling Weekly to discuss the late “Superstar” Billy Graham, AEW Collision coming to TNT, and whether or not CM Punk is coming back to AEW or not. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! for free
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Wrestling Weekly: Puerto Rico rocks WWE’s world, shocking Dynamite ending, Tony’s big announcement
AEW From a special night in Puerto Rico to a shocking ending on Dynamite to determining SmackDown’s entrant for the World Heavyweight title tournament finals, we discuss it all on Wrestling Weekly. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Backlash predictions, new AEW hire, serious ratings competition
Les & Vic look at the WWE Backlash card, talk AEW Wembley ticket sales, and more. WWE Backlash predictions, phenomenal AEW ticket sales, new hires, and the POWER OF VANDERPUMP RULES are all part of this week’s Wrestling Weekly! Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Vince sued, Punk meetings, new WWE World title
Les & Vic recap the week in wrestling. Note: this show was recorded before Friday’s WWE SmackDown & AEW Rampage. Vince McMahon got sued, CM Punk met with Chris Jericho (and Paul Levesque), and a new World title is unveiled in WWE which might undercut the best thing they’ve got going. We discuss it all…
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Wrestling Weekly: What does CM Punk returning mean for AEW?
Les & Vic tackle the big stories of the wrestling week. On a brand-new Wrestling Weekly, we have lots of stories about the return of CM Punk, a potential new Saturday show for AEW, and a brand split. Les Thatcher and I discuss tons of ways this whole thing could play out. Thanks for listening…
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Wrestling Weekly: Vince McMahon is a zombie that can’t be killed
Les & Vic recap a wild week in WWE. Vince. Is. Back. What does the Executive Chairman’s true return to power mean for WWE TV and does that do AEW & Tony Khan a favor? We discuss that and whether WWE missed the moment this past Sunday at WrestleMania 39 with Cody Rhodes not defeating…
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Wrestling Weekly: WWE WrestleMania 39 predictions, Les Thatcher congratulations
Les will be recognized with a very prestigious award. It’s WrestleMania weekend and it’s time for a new Wrestling Weekly. Les Thatcher and I give our WWE WrestleMania 39 predictions and discuss a very prestigious award being bestowed upon Les. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! for free
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Wrestling Weekly: A talk with Nigel McGuinness
Les & Vic also talk about last week’s AEW House Rules. WWE It’s Friday and that means it’s time for a special edition of Wrestling Weekly with myself and Les Thatcher. We lean on Les’ background as a wrestler and a trainer to speak about the Britt Baker vs. Anna Jay A.S. match at last…
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Wrestling Weekly: Bracket busting level upsets in pro wrestling history
Les & Vic also talk about Hangman Page’s future. This show was recorded prior to WWE SmackDown and AEW Rampage. It’s time for a giant-sized edition of Wrestling Weekly where we discuss bracket busting level upsets in wrestling history. We also enjoy a few old school stories and look at the main things that happened…
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Wrestling Weekly: Betting on WWE, AEW Revolution fallout
Les & Vic also discuss Jey Uso’s return to The Bloodline. Can WWE get wagering on their matches approved at the state level? What are the potential consequences if they succeed? In addition, we discuss Jey Uso’s return to The Bloodline and where the major players in AEW stand after a busy week. Thanks for…
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Wrestling Weekly: AEW Revolution predictions
Les Thatcher & Vic Sosa look ahead to Sunday’s AEW PPV. AEW It’s all about AEW Revolution on this edition of Wrestling Weekly. We’ve got the match rundown and all our predictions for this Sunday’s show. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Elimination Chamber thoughts and unlikely compliments
Les Thatcher & Vic Sosa are back with a new edition of Wrestling Weekly. WWE Should Sami Zayn have won at Elimination Chamber? Will Les Thatcher ever say something nice about Orange Cassidy? Both questions will be answered on this edition of Wrestling Weekly. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Remembering Jerry Jarrett, WWE & NJPW predictions
Les Thatcher recalls his early days in wrestling with the famed promoter. On the new Wrestling Weekly, you’ll get a unique perspective on Jerry Jarrett from our own Les Thatcher who was with Jerry at the start of his career. We also give our predictions for WWE Elimination Chamber and NJPW’ Battle in the Valley…
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Wrestling Weekly: The best way to hide & use a blade on national TV
Les & Vic also talk about the Cody Rhodes and Paul Heyman segment. After watching the opening match between MJF and Konosuke Takeshita on AEW Dynamite, Les Thatcher goes old school and discusses the best way to both hide (and use) a blade without it being seen on worldwide TV. We also discuss the greatness…
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Wrestling Weekly: Where do The Bloodline & Sami Zayn go from here?
Les & Vic discuss the incredible finish to the Royal Rumble. WWE How will WWE follow up on the incredible finish to the Royal Rumble with The Bloodline and Sami Zayn? We’ll float some possibilities. Plus, Dax Harwood’s recent comments regarding his relationship with Paul “Triple H” Levesque and Nick Khan’s answer to whether or…
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Wrestling Weekly: Jay Briscoe tribute, WWE WrestleMania fantasy booking
Les & Vic have some ideas for Roman Reigns this WrestleMania season. AEW On a new Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I look at AEW’s tributes to Jay Briscoe this past week, big matches that lie ahead in AEW, and we float an idea for Roman Reigns to main event both nights of WrestleMania. Thanks…
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Wrestling Weekly: Jay Briscoe memories, another Vince McMahon settlement
Vic & Les also recap Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite. JJ Williams The new edition of Wrestling Weekly has arrived with a lot to talk about per usual. Today’s topic list includes: Another payout from Vince McMahon as it was learned the WWE chairman settled with Rita Chatterton back in December A better rated AEW Dynamite than…
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Wrestling Weekly: WWE’s crazy week that had nothing to do with wrestling
Vic & Les discuss the wild WWE corporate news week. I am back with Les Thatcher for another edition of Wrestling Weekly — a week that had more to do with the action outside the ring than inside it. WWE announced they are up for sale, Stephanie McMahon resigned, a sale was rumored to be…
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Wrestling Weekly: NFL’s Hamlin injury brings back sad memories, Vince McMahon returns
Les Thatcher & Vic Sosa are back with the first Wrestling Weekly of the new year. WWE The injury in the NFL to Damar Hamlin brought Les Thatcher back to a night in wrestling he’ll never forget. We’ll discuss that and — oh yeah — a little bit about that Vince McMahon fella. Thanks for…
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Wrestling Weekly: 2022 in review
Les & Vic look at WWE and AEW’s biggest moments of 2022. WWE It’s a giant-sized edition of Wrestling Weekly as we look at the biggest events of 2022 in WWE and AEW. Thanks for listening and Happy New Year~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Chris Jericho, William Regal, Jamie Noble & the Christmas spirit
Vic Sosa & Les Thatcher recap a busy week in wrestling. AEW On the final Wrestling Weekly until after Christmas, Les Thatcher and I are in the Christmas spirit. We talk about Vince McMahon, Sasha Banks, and Action Andretti as part of a busy week and also say some nice things about Chris Jericho, William…
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Wrestling Weekly: ROH Final Battle preview, Becky Lynch shoulder issues
Les Thatcher & Vic Sosa look ahead to Saturday’s ROH pay-per-view. JJ Williams On a new Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I look at the big matches for ROH Final Battle on Saturday. We also hit on the big things to come out of AEW Dynamite and discuss Becky Lynch’s recent comments on the health…
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Wrestling Weekly: The greatness of The Bloodline
Les & Vic also talk about the questions regarding William Regal and FTR’s future. So who is your favorite faction in wrestling and why is it The Bloodline? On the new Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I talk about another stellar week for WWE’s top faction. In addition, we discuss a newsworthy AEW Dynamite with…
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Wrestling Weekly: AEW’s Kenny Omega begins his Thanksgiving meal early
Does The Elite’s antics mean CM Punk will return to AEW? It’s time for a Black Friday edition of Wrestling Weekly with myself and Les Thatcher. It was a very newsworthy edition of AEW Dynamite and you might be surprised what segments got a thumbs up from Les. We discuss the whole show, the antics…
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Wrestling Weekly: AEW Full Gear predictions, more WWE returns?
Les & Vic give their thoughts on Saturday’s pay-per-view. On a new Wrestling Weekly, with AEW Full Gear set for Saturday, Les Thatcher and I give our predictions and also look at who might be coming back to WWE and who might not. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Logan Paul, Saraya, AEW ratings and patterns
Les & Vic are back talking a busy week in pro wrestling. AEW Les and Vic are back looking at a busy week in pro wrestling, which include the incredible Logan Paul, Nick Aldis leaving the NWA, Saraya returning to the ring, and another problematic ratings pattern for Dynamite. Thanks for listening and have a…
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Wrestling Weekly: A week of returns in AEW, WWE Crown Jewel predictions
Les & Vic talk Jeff Jarrett and Colt Cabana, plus give their predictions for Crown Jewel. AEW This week the guys discuss the returns of Jeff Jarrett (!) and Colt Cabana (!!) on AEW Dynamite, plus give their predictions for WWE’s Crown Jewel event. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: AEW Dynamite, Khan vs. Bischoff, the greatness of Roman Reigns
Les & Vic discuss all the happenings from the last seven days. On a new Wrestling Weekly, birthday boy Les Thatcher and I are back to talk about the events of the pro wrestling week including: Thoughts on Tony Khan vs Eric Bischoff A look at this past week’s AEW Dynamite The remarkable work being…
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Wrestling Weekly: WAR’s Thomas Williams on how to build an indie wrestling brand
Vic & Les chat with the Ohio-based indie promoter on this week’s show. On a new Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I talk to Thomas Williams, the promoter of WAR (Wrestling and Respect) in Lima, Ohio, for a conversation essential to anyone interested in promoting or knowing what goes into building a brand. Thanks for…
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Wrestling Weekly: A week of returns and debuts
Les & Vic discuss Bray Wyatt, Renee Paquette, and more. WWE Lots of returns and re-signings in WWE and AEW to discuss on this edition of Wrestling Weekly. We talk Bray Wyatt, The Good Brothers, Renee Paquette, and Jon Moxley’s new AEW contract. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Andrade, Sammy & AEW’s latest backstage issues
Les and Vic discuss all of the happenings from the wrestling week. Once again, behind the scenes happenings in AEW are grabbing the headlines. On a new Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I share our thoughts on what went down this past Wednesday between Andrade El Idolo and Sammy Guevara prior to AEW Dynamite that…
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Wrestling Weekly: AEW ratings dip wasn’t just due to a hurricane
Les & Vic give some thoughts as to why AEW viewership dipped this week. On the latest Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I explain why we think the drop in this week’s Dynamite rating was about much more than hurricane coverage on TV. We are sending our best to everyone who’s been affected and hope…
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Wrestling Weekly: What’s next for AEW’s Bryan Danielson and Saraya?
Les & Vic go over all the happenings from Wednesday’s Dynamite Grand Slam. AEW Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa look at the hits and misses of this week’s AEW Grand Slam Dynamite and where both Bryan Danielson and Saraya go from here. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Roman Reigns vs. Logan Paul, Ricky Steamboat’s return
Les & Vic also preview next week’s AEW Grand Slam shows. On a new Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I look at a highly-rated episode of AEW Dynamite, a preview of AEW Grand Slam Dynamite/Grand Slam, and what might be going down in WWE between Roman Reigns and Logan Paul. We also discuss Johnny Gargano,…
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Wrestling Weekly: Who is really responsible for the drama in AEW?
Les & Vic give their thoughts on the messy situation in AEW. There really is only one topic this week, and that is the messy situation in AEW. Plenty of blame to go around — but who is really at fault here? You’ll get our take on that and much more. Thanks for listening and…
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Wrestling Weekly: Vince McMahon, SummerSlam predictions, Daniel Garcia
Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa are back on Wrestling Weekly to discuss Vince McMahon’s official WWE departure and how the territory era might’ve turned out differently without Vince. You’ll also get our SummerSlam predictions and some thoughts on the surprising main event from this week’s AEW Dynamite. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: ROH Death Before Dishonor predictions, barbed wire and shark cages
The following is a free show. Just click at the bottom to listen. On a new Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa give their predictions on Saturday’s ROH Death Before Dishonor pay-per-view. We also discuss this week’s edition of AEW Dynamite, the mindset of a wrestler in a two out of three falls match…
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Wrestling Weekly: Yup, Vince is still here
On a new edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss just how weird it was to have another business as usual week in WWE. Plus, they talk about WWE’s tryout camp that’s being held in Nashville SummerSlam weekend and give some thoughts on the new AEW World Tag Team Champions. Thanks for…
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Wrestling Weekly: WSJ Vince McMahon article, this week in wrestling history
On today’s show we discuss the big story of the day, which is the latest Wall Street Journal article about Vince McMahon. We caught wind of that story in the middle of recording the show so you’ll also get some thoughts on Dynamite and Money in the Bank fallout, as well as two significant things in…
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Wrestling Weekly: AEW Blood & Guts thoughts, WWE Money in the Bank predictions
On this edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa share some thoughts on Blood & Guts and make their Money in the Bank predictions. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Vince McMahon gone but still here, Forbidden Door predictions
On the the new Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I talk about WWE’s Vince McMahon who is back like he never left…because he hasn’t. We also preview this Sunday’s AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Vince McMahon stepping aside…kind of
The subject on everyone’s mind today is Vince McMahon, and there’s plenty of discussion about his situation and what it means for WWE on today’s edition of Wrestling Weekly. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Cody, Cody & more Cody
On a new Wrestling Weekly, it’s all about Cody Rhodes with a little AEW Dynamite recap thrown in. Les Thatcher and I talk about Cody’s incredible match at last Sunday’s Hell in a Cell and his future before getting to a very shaky edition of Dynamite. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: MJF’s future, Cody vs. Seth, some territory stories
On this episode of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa give their thoughts on the MJF situation and whether or not anything similar might have happened in the territories, which leads to some interesting stories involving Ernie Ladd and Wahoo McDaniel. We also look at how our Double or Nothing predictions turned out and…
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Wrestling Weekly: AEW Double or Nothing predictions
On this edition of Wrestling Weekly, we look at the card and make our predictions for Sunday’s AEW Double or Nothing pay-per-view. We also discuss a couple of WWE topics, including Randy Orton and Money in the Bank. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: A crazy week in pro wrestling
From Sasha Banks and Naomi walking out of WWE Raw to Ric Flair’s final match announcement to Stephanie McMahon taking a leave of absence, it’s been a crazy week. We look at it all on this edition of Wrestling Weekly. Thanks for listening~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Freddie Prinze Jr.’s wrestling ambitions, WrestleMania Backlash predictions
On a new Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I talk Freddie Prinze Jr.’s plans for a new wrestling promotion in addition to a few WrestleMania Backlash predictions. We also get into some of Les’ memories of working for the original Sheik and legendary promoter Jim Barnett. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: AAA & NJPW show recaps, more WWE NXT cuts
On a Sunday edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I wrap up the weekend looking at highlights from NJPW Wrestling Dontaku, AAA Triplemania XXX from Monterrey as well as the recent cuts in NXT and this past week’s editions of AEW and WWE TV. Thanks for listening and have a great week~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Triple H’s Athletic interview, Maria Kanellis-Bennett’s interest in working with ROH
Les Thatcher and I are back with another edition of Wrestling Weekly. We share some thoughts stemming from Paul “Triple H” Levesque’s interview with The Athletic and also from Maria Kanellis-Bennett’s interest in returning to ROH. Les also recounts his experiences moving from inside the ring to behind the curtain. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: WWE’s post-Mania direction, a great week of AEW TV
On this edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss what’s coming together for WWE WrestleMania Backlash and look at another really good week of TV for AEW. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: A terrific week of pro wrestling (hopefully) enjoyed by all
If you’re looking for a happy recap of WrestleMania weekend and this week’s TV shows, today’s edition of Wrestling Weekly is the show for you. It’s not 100% criticism free, but Les Thatcher and I discuss all the things we enjoyed on Mania weekend that carried over to WWE and AEW’s shows this week. Thanks…
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Wrestling Weekly: Looking at the top matches at WWE WrestleMania 38
On a new Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa pick winners for the top matches at this weekend’s WWE WrestleMania 38. We also look at what worked on a really good edition of AEW Dynamite. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Wrestling with an injury, AEW Dynamite and NXT thoughts
Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa are back with another edition of Wrestling Weekly. The guys take a look at how an injury is holding up a potential match for this year’s WWE WrestleMania and discuss some keys to making a match work when someone is at less than 100%. We’ll also talk about this week’s…
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Wrestling Weekly: Scott Hall, traveling the Central States territory, Dynamite thoughts
Today’s edition of Wrestling Weekly features some discussion of Scott Hall’s career and why Hall and Kevin Nash’s WCW contracts were historically significant. Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa also discuss the time Les spent in the Central States territory, as well as this week’s edition of AEW Dynamite. Thanks for listening and have a great…
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Wrestling Weekly: Can Tony Khan really book two promotions at the same time?
On this week’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss the NXT title change that saw Dolph Ziggler walk away with the title, the worry about Tony Khan’s ability to book two promotions, and a rant about independent wrestlers who were apparently really concerned that they might have to actually, you know, wrestle. Thanks…
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Wrestling Weekly: Matt Sigmon of The Heatseekers talks his career, NWA Crockett Cup, Tony Khan’s purchase of ROH
of The Heatseekers to talk about his career, wrestling The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express, the upcoming NWA Crockett Cup tournament, and Tony Khan’s purchase of Ring of Honor. This was a fun conversation we hope you’ll enjoy! Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: AJ Styles, Cesaro, the Flair/Steamboat rivalry, Dynamite and NXT
On this edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk about who’s staying and leaving in WWE and AEW, MJF’s incredible promo, and all things Dynamite and NXT 2.0. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Steve Austin and Cody Rhodes returning to the WWE ring?
On this edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss the two big stories of the week: Steve Austin at WrestleMania and the apparent return of Cody Rhodes to WWE. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Territory stories involving wrestler challenges, Death Matches, a look at AEW Dynamite
A couple of retro elements to this week’s AEW Dynamite get Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talking about Texas Death Matches and the wildest wrestler challenge Les recalls from the territories. Of course, we’ve also got some thoughts on Dynamite and NXT as well. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: AEW Dynamite highs and lows, Shane McMahon out of WWE
On the new Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss this week’s edition of AEW Dynamite which includes an unexpected territory story. Les also shares some thoughts about the back and forth surrounding Ken Anderson’s wrestling school and Shane McMahon’s sudden exit from WWE. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: WWE/Disney deal, Rousey, Moxley, Shawn Michaels’ role with NXT 2.0
On today’s edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss WWE’s deal with Disney in Indonesia and the potential for the expansion of that partnership. Plus, the possibility of Ronda Rousey being at the Royal Rumble, why Jon Moxley was right to not apologize to the fans in his return, and some thoughts…
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Wrestling Weekly: Well-dressed trainers, who’s staying in WWE, NXT & Dynamite rundowns
Among the items up for discussion on today’s Wrestling Weekly are mandatory wardrobe upgrades for coaches in WWE NXT, Sami Zayn staying in WWE while Mustafa Ali wishes he could leave, WALTER/Gunther, and some observations from this week’s episodes of NXT and AEW Dynamite. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Punk vs. Wardlow, WALTER, a note from a friend
On this week’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I look over an email he received from a wrestler and trainer who shared their thoughts on AEW Dynamite. We also chime in with our takes on that show as well as NXT (including an idea for WALTER now that he is a part of the brand),…
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Wrestling Weekly: More WWE cuts, recaps of NXT & Dynamite
Les Thatcher and I kick off our 2022 with discussion of the latest cuts in WWE, this week’s editions of NXT 2.0 and AEW Dynamite and we even squeeze in a little car talk as well. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: What’s next for Jeff Hardy and Johnny Gargano?
Image: WWE On this edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss the wrestling futures of Jeff Hardy and Johnny Gargano, plus Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar at WWE Day 1, CM Punk and MJF’s feud, and more. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: WON Hall of Fame season, stories from the territories
Image: March 1984 Wrestling: King of Sports newsletter On the new Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and myself share some great old school stories about historic venues and territory fans cheering heels on the show. We also give some thoughts on the WON Hall-of-Fame and this past week’s AEW Dynamite. Thanks for listening and have a great…
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Wrestling Weekly: Seth Rollins attacked, AEW Dynamite preview
Image: WWE On this edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk about what happened with Seth Rollins on Raw and look ahead to tonight’s edition of Dynamite. Thanks for listening and happy Thanksgiving to all those who are celebrating~!
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Wrestling Weekly: WON HOF ballot, Dynamite, more WWE releases
On today’s edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa go over candidates on this year’s WON HOF ballot. We also share some thoughts on the latest WWE releases, AEW Dynamite, and our state of despair at the thought of Adam Pearce turning into a heel authority figure. Thanks for listening and have a…
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Wrestling Weekly: AEW Full Gear predictions, Danielson & Lynch comments
Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa make their predictions for this weekend’s AEW Full Gear and discuss the recent comments made by both Bryan Danielson and Becky Lynch. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Another round of WWE roster cuts, Moxley thoughts
Image: AEW On this edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk Jon Moxley, the latest round of roster cuts in WWE and an idea on how both AEW and NJPW could benefit from some of the newest free agents. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Charlotte Flair, ROH, NXT, AEW Dynamite
Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk about the controversy with WWE’s Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch, the end of Ring of Honor as we know it, and this week’s offerings from both NXT and AEW Dynamite. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: WWE vs. AEW
Image: AEW On today’s edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa use last week’s matchup between WWE and AEW to take a look at the major differences between the two products. We also touch on next week’s NXT Championship match between Tommaso Ciampa and Bron Breakker and give some thoughts on Crown Jewel.…
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Wrestling Weekly: Thoughts on SmackDown & Rampage showdown
On this edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk about last night’s showdown between SmackDown on FS1 and AEW’s combo of The Buy-In and Rampage. We also discuss the main matches for WWE’s Crown Jewel and tonight’s edition of Dynamite. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Bearcats and honeymoons, Big E, Dynamite
Image: WWE On this edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss Big E’s successful week, NXT 2.0, and look ahead to tonight’s edition of Dynamite. Thanks for listening~!
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Wrestling Weekly: AEW Grand Slam, missed opportunity on WWE Raw
Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam and a potential opportunity missed on WWE Raw this past Monday. Within that conversation, we cover ways to follow up on Kenny Omega vs. Bryan Danielson, where Cody Rhodes goes from here following his loss to Malakai Black, and what could have been done on…
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Wrestling Weekly: Big E as WWE Champion, NXT 2.0, Dynamite
Image: WWE On this edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa tackle some of the biggest stories of the week: Big E winning the WWE Championship, the debut of NXT 2.0, and Dynamite setting up next week’s visit to Arthur Ashe Stadium. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Looking at AEW’s incredible week
Image: AEW On this edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk about the incredible week AEW is having and a few WWE-related issues as well. We share some thoughts about All Out, the post-show press conference, and Dynamite. We also talk about WWE’s pitch to Adam Cole, Gable Steveson’s very unique deal,…
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Wrestling Weekly: AEW All Out predictions, Charlotte vs. Nia
It’s All Out Weekend for AEW! Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa look at this weekend’s big matches and share some thoughts regarding the upcoming rebrand of NXT and yes, Charlotte Flair vs. Nia Jax from this past Monday’s WWE Raw. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: The only topic we could talk about this week
The Summer of Punk is in full swing as Les Thatcher and I discuss CM Punk’s return to pro wrestling, this week’s AEW Dynamite and the returns of Becky Lynch and Brock Lesnar to WWE. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: CM Punk, Chris Jericho’s future, SummerSlam
Image: WWE On this edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss CM Punk and his potential AEW future, along with what Chris Jericho’s next move should be and WWE SummerSlam. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Cole vs. O’Reilly, NXT’s future, Omega vs. Christian
From the setup of the final NXT showdown between Kyle O’Reilly and Adam Cole to two separate title matches between Christian Cage and Kenny Omega in AEW, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa are ready to talk on another edition of Wrestling Weekly. With the cuts in WWE taking place after our show last week, we…
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Wrestling Weekly: Jody Hamilton, Bobby Eaton & Bert Prentice
Image: WWE Today’s show is centered around sharing memories of Bobby Eaton, Jody Hamilton, and Bert Prentice. While that takes up the bulk of the show, we also cover the biggest moments of this week’s edition of AEW Dynamite. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: All Out main event, MJF/Jericho, AEW as competition for WWE
Image: AEW If Hangman Page isn’t challenging for the AEW World Championship at All Out, then who is? Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa address that question on today’s Wrestling Weekly. We also discuss MJF/Chris Jericho, is AEW the same kind of competition to WWE that WCW was, and the lengths Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling went to…
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Wrestling Weekly: Bryan, Punk, Cena, this week’s TV
Image: WWE On today’s edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss all the happenings in a week that’s been big on news and rumors regarding WWE and AEW. Among those topics discussed: Daniel Bryan, CM Punk, John Cena, highlights and lowlights from Dynamite, and more. Thanks for listening and have a great…
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Wrestling Weekly: Paul Orndorff memories, AEW & NXT reviews
On a new Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss Paul Orndorff and share a few thoughts on this week’s episodes of AEW and NXT. We also touch on AEW ticket sales for the New York Arthur Ashe stadium show and one particular circumstance regarding Bayley’s recent injury. Thanks for listening and have a…
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Wrestling Weekly: Terry Funk, this week’s NXT and Dynamite
Image: WWE On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss what’s going on with Terry Funk’s health. They also look at this week’s editions of NXT and Dynamite. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Remembering Mac McMurray, Les Thatcher’s 61st anniversary
On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher & Vic Sosa are back to discuss the late Mac McMurray, a man who was truly one of the unsung heroes of Southeastern Wrestling, and celebrate Les’ 61st anniversary in the wrestling business. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Raw is Upset, AEW’s upcoming schedule
Image: WWE This week, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk about Raw becoming upset city and AEW’s ambitious television schedule. Also on the agenda are Doudrop, Franky Monet, and how the biggest wrestling star this weekend won’t be appearing on WWE or AEW TV. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Samoa Joe returns, AEW’s big week in NYC, HIAC
Image: WWE On the show today, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss Samoa Joe’s new role in NXT and how similar situations in wrestling have played out in the past. We’ll also talk about AEW coming to New York in September and Sunday’s WWE Hell in a Cell PPV. Thanks for listening and happy Father’s…
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Wrestling Weekly: WWE/AEW roster adds & cuts, HHH on wrestling fans
Image: AEW Les Thatcher and I return to discuss the recent happenings in AEW & WWE as well as Paul Levesque’s apparent frustrations with today’s wrestling fans that he discussed on Thursday. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: WWE/NJPW relationship, AEW Double or Nothing predictions
Les Thatcher and I discuss the potential of a WWE/New Japan working agreement and give their predictions on this weekend’s AEW Double or Nothing PPV. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: AEW to TBS, remembering New Jack & Don Kernodle
On the latest Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I discuss AEW’s impending move to TBS as well as the passing of New Jack and Don Kernodle this week. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Brian Pillman, WrestleMania Backlash
Image: WWE On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa share some inside stories on the Brian Pillman tribute shows and a few thoughts on this weekend’s WrestleMania Backlash PPV. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Blood & Guts, Daniel Bryan’s future, Rhea Ripley
Image: AEW Blood & Guts, Daniel Bryan’s destination, and Rhea Ripley’s acting lessons are among the topics tackled on this edition of Wrestling Weekly. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Cesaro, NHL on Turner, Blood & Guts go-home show
Image: WWE Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss this week in wresting, including Roman Reigns/Cesaro, how the NHL on Turner Sports could affect AEW, and this week’s editions of NXT and Dynamite. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Mickie James, Kool Kyle, plans for Blood & Guts
Image: WWE Today’s edition of Wrestling Weekly with Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa features discussions about Mickie James, the NXT debut of Kool Kyle, Daniel Bryan’s in-ring future, and AEW’s plans for the Blood & Guts episode of Dynamite. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Mania thoughts, WWE roster cuts, no more Wednesday Wars
Image: WWE On this edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa cover everything from WrestleMania to NXT & AEW Dynamite unopposed to the latest WWE roster cuts. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Last Wednesday War, Mania preview and predictions
Image: WWE On today’s WrestleMania week edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk the last installment of the Wednesday Night War and preview some of the marquee matchups for WrestleMania 37. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Wednesday Wars nearly over, looking ahead to Mania & TakeOver
Image: WWE On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa look at the next-to-last edition of the Wednesday Wars. They also look ahead to WrestleMania 37 and NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Is there such a thing as having too much wrestling to watch?
In addition to the usual observations on AEW and NXT, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk about the ability to see multiple wrestling shows on a nightly basis and whether or not that’s a good thing for the industry. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Rosa vs. Baker, old school stories, retiring too early
Image: AEW Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk about the great AEW main event this week, share stories about legendary manager Gary Hart and promoter Nick Gulas, and Les discusses whether he retired from the ring too soon. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Buddy Colt memories, AEW Revolution thoughts & more
On the latest Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I talk about the late Buddy Colt as well as this week’s Wednesday Night War and thoughts on last Sunday’s AEW Revolution. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Jim Crockett Jr. and the Crockett legacy
On today’s edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss Jim Crockett Jr. and the Crockett legacy in wrestling. Les also shares stories from his time working for the Crockett family. Plus, we touch on the success of Shaq’s AEW in-ring debut as well as how to book the exploding barbed wire match that headlines…
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Wrestling Weekly: Paul Wight to AEW; WON Wrestler of the Year
On this week’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I talk Paul Wight’s move to AEW, Jon Moxley winning the Wrestling Observer Wrestler of the Year award, and a big reason it can be difficult to get characters that aren’t purely babyfaces or heels over with the wrestling audience. Thanks for listening and have a great…
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Wrestling Weekly: Sting taking bumps, end of an Undisputed Era, Young Rock
Former wrestler, broadcaster and trainer Les Thatcher and I talk about the implosion of the Undisputed Era in NXT, Sting getting physical before his return at AEW Revolution, and the debut episode of Young Rock. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Ron Fuller on his novel ‘Brutus’, future plans
On the new Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I sit down with longtime wrestler, promoter, podcaster and author “The Tennessee Stud” Ron Fuller. We discuss his book Brutus which is quite a departure from the wrestling business and how it came about as well as his days as an owner of multiple hockey franchises. He…
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Wrestling Weekly: AEW-NJPW, Edge at WrestleMania, The Roku Channel
Image: WWE On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa take a look at Edge’s road to WrestleMania, the relaionship between AEW & NJPW, and NJPW’s new deal with The Roku Channel. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Undertaker’s thoughts on WWE; Royal Rumble preview
This week, former wrestler, trainer, and broadcaster Les Thatcher and I talk about the Undertaker’s recent comments about the WWE locker room of today while on the Joe Rogan podcast. Then, we preview this weekend’s WWE Royal Rumble and who’s going to win. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: A hypothetical talk between Jim Ross & Tony Khan
Les Thatcher and I discuss talk this week’s wrestling TV from WWE, NXT, and AEW, Les joining the biggest faction in NXT, a hypothetical conversation between Tony Khan and Jim Ross and an update on Les’ continued recovery from COVID-19. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: The best thing going in WWE, Les Thatcher health update
Les Thatcher and I discuss the best thing going in WWE today as well as Les giving a health update and addressing some factors behind what was said on last week’s show. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: A very real confrontation with COVID-19
On the latest Wrestling Weekly, co-host Les Thatcher talks about what he’s gone through for the past week since testing positive for COVID-19. We do talk some wrestling, but this is mostly about Les sharing his health experience. Thank you for listening.
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Wrestling Weekly: Danny Hodge, WWE’s MVP for 2020, more
Image: WWE On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa finish the year discussing the late Danny Hodge, the MVP of WWE in 2020, and some things that any wrestling company would do well to add to their presentation in 2021. Thanks for listening and Happy New Year~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Wednesday Wars, Raw ratings, pet peeves in wrestling
Image: WWE On today’s edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk the Wednesday Wars, this week’s awful Raw rating, and things in wrestling matches that drive people crazy. Thanks for listening, have a great weekend, and Merry Christmas~!
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Wrestling Weekly: A little bit of everything
On this week’s show, the famed Les Thatcher and I discuss the big week for AEW and Impact Wrestling. We also share a few thoughts on NXT, SmackDown and even the idea of college athletics continuing in the middle of a pandemic. It’s definitely a little bit of everything kind of week. Thanks for listening and…
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Wrestling Weekly: Memories of Pat Patterson, a look at AEW’s big week
On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Vic Sosa and Les Thatcher discuss the great Pat Patterson, who Les has been friends with since Pat first came to the USA in 1960. We’ll also discuss the major moments of AEW’s big show and the best thing Les has seen in wrestling in quite some time. Thanks for listening…
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Wrestling Weekly: Why house shows may be a thing of the past
On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss the potential end of house shows in WWE. We’ll take a look at the declines in attendance not just pre-pandemic but a long-term decline and the factors that played a part in it. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Zelina Vega and unions in wrestling
On today’s edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss the release of Zelina Vega, what could’ve been done instead, and some other stories regarding wrestlers and unions. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Observer HOF – looking at who’s in and who’s still out
It’s a Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame edition of Wrestling Weekly with Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa looking at one particular new member of the HOF as well as some candidates who merit stronger consideration. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: AEW Full Gear, Roman Reigns & Jey Uso
On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa look at the main matches for this weekend’s AEW Full Gear PPV. We’ll also discuss how good Roman Reigns has been since his return and SmackDown’s marquee programs over the last several weeks. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Big E evolving, Bryan’s last run, FTR/Young Bucks
On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa take a look at Big E’s recent comments on his singles run, Daniel Bryan potentially on his last full-time run, as well as thoughts on AEW’s Chris Jericho/MJF and FTR/Young Bucks programs. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: AEW Dynamite main event, Nashville wrestling history
Image: AEW On today’s edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss the big moments from this week’s Dynamite and a little Nashville wrestling history. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Remembering Len Rossi; WWE Draft thoughts
On this week’s edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I talk about the late wrestling great Len Rossi, the recently completed WWE Draft and Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite’s first year anniversary show. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Florida is open for (wrestling) business
Les Thatcher and I discuss the reopening of Florida and what that might mean for both WWE & AEW. We’ll also talk about an issue for AEW Tag Team Champions FTR, who should be booking all The Fiend’s segments, if anyone in WWE regrets letting Cody leave, and the impact the pandemic is having on…
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Wrestling Weekly: NJPW changes, Wednesday Night War
On this week’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I talk the Wednesday Night War and a major change at the top of New Japan Pro Wrestling. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: The Road Warriors & today’s missing element
Image: Paul Ellering On the new Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I discuss the Road Warriors and a key element to compelling wrestling on TV that is mostly missing today. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Ric Flair’s first NWA title win & his Mid-Atlantic run
With Thursday being the anniversary of Ric Flair’s first NWA title win, Les Thatcher and I talk about the Nature Boy’s arrival in the Mid-Atlantic territory and some of the people who helped him along the way. We also touch upon a few things that happened on this past week’s WWE and AEW TV shows. Thanks…
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Wrestling Weekly: A look at Gerald Brisco’s pre-WWE career
Image: Mid-Atlantic Gateway Given the news that Gerald Brisco is no longer with WWE, Les Thatcher and I talk about the stellar career he had long before joining the company. We discuss the first time Les and Jerry met, how big a star Jerry was during his career, why he didn’t venture out into a…
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Wrestling Weekly: All Out, time to end the Wednesday Night War?
On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa key in on one particular match from All Out and how it could impact the main event scene for the next few months in AEW. Along the way, we’ll discuss if the Wednesday Wars should be brought to an end, the four-way Iron Man NXT main…
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Wrestling Weekly: Memories of and a tribute to Bob Armstrong
On this week’s edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk about the life and career of the great Bob Armstrong. From Bob’s start in the business, his role in the Atlanta wrestling war, why he only worked in a specific group of territories, and a few stories of classic ribs thrown in…
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Wrestling Weekly: AEW/TNT, JCP, ThunderDome, season tickets for wrestling
Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk a wide variety of subjects on Wrestling Weekly this week. Those include Sonya Deville, WWE ThunderDome, TNT being a good partner for AEW, the Harlem Globetrotters, other events presented by Jim Crockett Promotions over the years, and more. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Weekend training camp, AEW/NBA playoffs
On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss the weekend camp Les and Dr. Tom Prichard ran last week. They also talk about AEW’s opportunity to make some new fans with the next Dynamite airing after an NBA playoff game. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Getting enough in-ring experience, AEW schedule shuffle
On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss just how difficult it’s become in the modern era to get the same kind of ring experience previous generations enjoyed. We also get into how AEW’s schedule over the next six weeks could affect the ratings battle with NXT. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Familiar faces in new places
Image: AEW On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk about how to approach promoting talent new to your company that were underappreciated at their previous stop. We’ll also get into a bit of the Wednesday night TV and Randy Orton’s recent comments to Sports Illustrated. Thanks for listening and have a great…
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Wrestling Weekly: An eye for some classic (and graphic) angles
In the aftermath of the Eye for an Eye match this week, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa look back at some classic (and graphic) angles and the effort taken to make them as believable as possible. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Wrestling with missed opportunities
On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss the Wednesday Night Wars and potential missed opportunities for WWE and AEW with the impending returns of MLB and the NBA. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Writing a book, Wednesday ratings war
Image: Lee South/AEW On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Vic Sosa and Les Thatcher discuss the possibility of Les writing a book, the Wednesday ratings war, and a promotion that went against the NWA that could’ve changed the business if it succeeded. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Les Thatcher celebrates 60 years in wrestling
Wrestling Weekly is back as Les Thatcher and I discuss Les celebrating his 60th anniversary in wrestling. We talk about how he got started at one of the very few “schools” that were available during the territory days, things that he took from his training to use with his students years later, when he knew…
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Wrestling Weekly: COVID-19 and WWE & AEW
Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss the situations in WWE and AEW with respect to rising COVID-19 cases in Florida and WWE’s positive tests. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: WWE mask situation, COVID and indie wrestling
Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk about WWE inviting some maskless friends and family into the audience at Raw as well as new guidelines for running wrestling shows in the state of Pennsylvania. These new guidelines are important for a number of reasons, particularly the potential impact on all independent wrestling in the USA if…
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Wrestling Weekly: Remembering Johnny ‘Mr. Wrestling II’ Walker
On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk about the passing of Johnny “Mr. Wrestling II” Walker, his impact on the wrestling war of Atlanta, and Les shares a few personal stories about his longtime friend. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Indie wrestling in a COVID-19 world, making wrestling magazines
On this week’s edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss potential changes to the independent wrestling scene due to COVID-19, working with state boxing and wrestling commissions, and the challenges of putting together a wrestling magazine. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Les & Vic talk with Dr. Tom Prichard
Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa are joined this week by special guest Dr. Tom Prichard! We’ll discuss Tom’s start in Houston Wrestling, having his very first wrestling workout with the Iron Sheik, wrestlers who helped and influenced him early in his career, as well as training and what he tells his trainees regarding how to…
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Wrestling Weekly: Working out with the Four Horsemen
On this week’s edition of Wrestling Weekly, former wrestler, trainer and commentator Les Thatcher and I talk about Drew Gulak being out of WWE, some shady promoter stories, and what it’s like working out with the legendary Four Horsemen. We also tackle a Ric Flair approved body weight workout if gyms in your town still aren’t…
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Wrestling Weekly: Les & Vic talk with ‘The Tennessee Stud’ Ron Fuller
On the latest edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk all sorts of wrestling history with “The Tennessee Stud” Ron Fuller! Along the way, you will hear about how far back Les and Ron’s friendship goes, why Ron went into promoting within 5-to-6 years of getting into the ring, various other business…
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Wrestling Weekly: David Schultz ‘Dark Side of the Ring’ discussion
On this week’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I talk about the men discussed on this week’s episode of Dark Side of the Ring: David Schultz, Eddy Mansfield and Jim Wilson. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Dick Steinborn, Joe Pedicino, traveling the territories
On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa share stories about Dick Steinborn, Joe Pedicino, trying to get a wrestling TV show off the ground, hanging out at the most famous spot in Minneapolis, and more. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: A wild week in WWE
On today’s edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I talk about the crazy week that was in WWE from Wednesday’s releases and furloughs to joy on Wall Street to the passing of Hall of Famer Howard Finkel. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: The Revival released, classic NWA rivalry
On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa share their thoughts on The Revival getting their releases from WWE and discuss one of the most storied programs in all of pro wrestling history, Jack Brisco vs. Dory Funk Jr. You’ll hear about how they came up in the business, why Jack nearly quit before his…
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Wrestling Weekly: What WWE and AEW do if they can’t run shows
Image: Lee South/AEW On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss the situation WWE and AEW find themselves in as their options for running shows appear to be running out, AEWs TNT Championship tournament, and the passing of CAC treasurer Dean Silverstone. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Should live wrestling still be happening?
On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa return to talk about Roman Reigns pulling out of WWE WrestleMania, how to stay in shape with no gyms open, and ask if we’ve reached the point where WWE and AEW should stop running TV shows with live wrestling. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Special guest Joe Dombrowski joins Les & Vic
Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa welcome in Joe Dombrowski to discuss the videos he’s producing which take deep dives into the Brian Pillman Memorial Shows from the late 90s/early 2000s as well as never before seen matches from the HWA from that period. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Road to Wrestlemania, AEW Revolution
On the day after WWE Super ShowDown, former wrestler/trainer/broadcaster Les Thatcher and I look ahead to SmackDown, WrestleMania, and this Saturday’s AEW Revolution. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: The details that helped make this week’s Dynamite
On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa look at some of the things that went into making this week’s AEW Dynamite one of the best episodes yet. Dynamite is the primary focus of today’s show, but we also touch on The Circle Squared, which is the latest offering from the NWA. Thanks for…
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Wrestling Weekly: Roman-Rock, NJPW returning to NYC, Cody on WOR
The possibility of Roman Reigns vs. The Rock, New Japan’s return to MSG, and Cody’s WOR interview are up for discussion on the newest Wrestling Weekly featuring Les Thatcher and myself, Vic Sosa. We’ll also discuss the road to this year’s Wrestlemania, with a potentially intriguing matchup on the horizon depending on what happens in…
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Wrestling Weekly: WWE PPV broadcast rights for sale?
The possibility of WWE selling broadcast rights to their biggest events is the main subject of discussion on today’s Wrestling Weekly. Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa look at how and why this is on the table, as well as the biggest babyfaces in AEW, Ricochet finding himself across the ring from Brock Lesnar in Saudi Arabia,…
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Wrestling Weekly: WWE corporate shakeup, promo missteps
This week’s Wrestling Weekly is back with Les Thatcher and I discussing WWE’s corporate shakeup, Drew McIntyre in the WWE WrestleMania main event, and the sit-down with Nick Aldis and Marty Scurll from NWA Power. You will also hear about a dream training seminar partner for Les, and a missed opportunity for cheap heat in…
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Wrestling Weekly: Best storyline in AEW, rules of tag team wrestling, Southeastern
On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk about the best storyline in AEW and why it’s working, saves in tag team matches, and a few memories from Southeastern Wrestling. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Remembering Rocky Johnson, Scurll’s new ROH duties
On a new Wrestling Weekly, former wrestler, trainer, and broadcaster Les Thatcher and I share their thoughts on the passing of Rocky Johnson, AEW’s new deal with TNT, and Marty Scurll’s new duties in Ring of Honor. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Pampero Firpo, New Japan & AEW
On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk about Pampero Firpo, New Japan’s success last weekend, and a tactical decision NXT may have missed on over the past couple of weeks. We’ll also discuss the very slight thawing in the relationship between NJPW and AEW, the late Charlie Cook, NWA Powerrr, and Marty…
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Wrestling Weekly: AEW/NJPW, Dynamite, Wrestle Kingdom 14
Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss the first Dynamite of 2020, a potential relationship with New Japan, and Wrestle Kingdom. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: 2019 year in review show
Les Thatcher and I take a year-end look at AEW, ROH, New Japan’s issues with AXS, and all things WWE. Among other things we discuss: AEW’s ups and downs, the curious relationship between NJPW and ROH, WWE and Fox, NXT on USA, and more. Since this is the last show of 2019 for us, we…
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Wrestling Weekly: Starrcade history, Wednesday Wars, Ciampa/NXT
On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss the early Starrcade shows, the huge numbers they drew, another week of the Wednesday Night Wars, and more We also talk Arn Anderson, Tommaso Ciampa’s NXT or retirement declaration, and NWA Powerrr. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: Broken Skull Sessions, Ranallo/Graves, more
Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa are here for that perfect escape from shopping (and maybe family) with the latest edition of Wrestling Weekly. We’ll talk about the terrific episode of Broken Skull Sessions with Steve Austin and The Undertaker, Corey Graves and Mauro Ranallo, new faces in AEW, one thing that really bothered Vic about…
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Wrestling Weekly: Jim Cornette/NWA, Kelly Klein/ROH, CM Punk
Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa return to talk about Jim Cornette and the NWA, as well as the issues between ROH and Kelly Klein and CM Punk’s appearance on WWE Backstage. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: CM Punk returns, too much Jericho?
Former pro wrestler, trainer, and broadcaster Les Thatcher and I return to talk CM Punk’s return to WWE-related programming, the Wednesday Night Wars, the original Sheik and more. We discuss what Punk brings to WWE Backstage, whether Chris Jericho should add a new member to the Inner Circle, an AEW viewership pattern to keep an eye…
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Wrestling Weekly: Jericho-Cody, talent meetings & other issues
On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss the Jericho/Cody AEW title match, situations between talent and management in ROH and WWE, and another edition of the Wednesday Night Wars. You’ll also hear an idea for how to follow up the AEW World Championship match that catches Vic completely unaware. Thanks for listening…
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Wrestling Weekly: The Fiend as champion, WWE Crown Jewel review
Image: Bray Wyatt’s Twitter Les Thatcher and I discuss the new WWE Universal Champion, Thursday’s WWE Crown Jewel show, what Les thinks Cain Velasquez needs to do, Tyson Fury’s debut, the World Series curb stomping wrestling ratings, the latest on the Wednesday Night Wars, and this week’s NWA Powerrr. Thanks for listening and have a…
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Wrestling Weekly: NJPW in America, AEW Draw-namite, Finn Balor
On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss NJPW’s next step in America, the Wednesday Night Wars, and what promotion may prove to be the real alternative to WWE. Along the way, we’ll look at what was great about Dynamite, as well as one thing worth keeping an eye on, pros and cons…
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Wrestling Weekly: What’s the value of championships?
Photo: WWE On this week’s Wrestling Weekly, former pro wrestler, commentator, and trainer Les Thatcher and I discuss why every promotion seems to be in a creative rush these days. as well as the value of championships. We also talk about how just about every major promotion has something in common over the last several…
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Wrestling Weekly: A wild seven days for WWE, AEW and NWA
Image: AEW Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa look at the past 7 days in wrestling from the WWE SmackDown premiere to the Wednesday Night Wars between AEW and NXT to everything in between. We’ll touch on whether SmackDown can prove itself worthy of the fantastic promotion they’ve gotten from Fox, why Vince McMahon wasn’t laughing…
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Wrestling Weekly: Wednesday Night Wars
Image: Lee South On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa share their thoughts on the first night of the Wednesday Night Wars. We’ll look at the highs and lows of AEW and NXT, discuss a particular aspect of the ratings results, and yes, weigh in on whether or not NXT needs to leave Full…
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Wrestling Weekly: Les Thatcher on the art of being a commentator
With all the commentary changes coming in WWE, former wrestler and trainer Les Thatcher and I talk about being a new pro wrestler commentator and putting together a tv show for the first time. With Dio Maddin new to the WWE Raw commentary team, Les discusses what that transition is like as he got his…
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Wrestling Weekly: NXT on USA, Omega’s tweets, studio wrestling
On the latest Wrestling Weekly, former wrestler and trainer Les Thatcher and I look at NXT’s debut on USA this past Wednesday, some favorite memories of studio wrestling, and Kenny Omega taking aim at WWE developmental on Twitter. We also talk about the upcoming NWA TV tapings, the AEW tag title tournament brackets, and some…
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Wrestling Weekly: Anthem/AXS, what really matters on wrestling TV
On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk Anthem’s purchase of AXS TV, as well as what really matters when it comes to creating a quality wrestling television show. In between, we’ll look at working through injury/illness and why a silent crowd isn’t necessarily the kiss of death. Please note our phone connection…
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Wrestling Weekly: All Out fallout, WWE writing team changes, NXT on USA
Image: James Musselwhite Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk Kenny Omega, WWE writing team changes, and disappearing championship belts on today’s Wrestling Weekly. We’ll give our take on Omega’s rough AEW start, the best match Les saw over the weekend, another WWE draft, and more. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
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Wrestling Weekly: All Out, Wednesday Night War
Image: Cody Rhodes On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa look at the top matches for AEW All Out and share some exciting news. We’ll also talk road tripping with Les, memories of the Bojangles’ Coliseum (including how Baron Von Raschke nearly brought a concert to a standstill), what we hope NXT brings to Wednesday…
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Wrestling Weekly: AEW, major moves for NXT
After a little time away, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa return to talk the latest in AEW and WWE. We’ll look at the markets where AEW TV tickets went on sale, throw out a marketing idea or two, discuss one thing that has become clear about the first few weeks of AEW TV, and —…
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Wrestling Weekly: Harley Race, AEW’s blood and guts
image: Les Thatcher’s Facebook Les shares memories of a man he’s known his entire career: the late, great Harley Race. Les knew Harley since Les was 21 and Harley was 19, so not only will you hear about wrestling and training, you’ll also learn more about who Harley was outside the ring. We’ll also discuss the…
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Wrestling Weekly: AEW TV announcement, big G1 weekend
Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk AEW’s Road to All Out, as well as their big TV announcement, potential Wednesday night competition, and a big G1 weekend. We’ll discuss why Tully Blanchard is backing Shawn Spears, Jon Moxley’s brilliant reason for going to Japan, the broader story which could come to pass this weekend in each…
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Wrestling Weekly: Road to All Out, G1 thoughts, Don Wright
On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa start down the road to All Out, talk CM Punk coming to Starrcast, and look at the G1 so far. Along the way, we’ll tell you how you can help Tennessee wrestling legend Don Wright and his family recover from a terrible tragedy, talk about Tully…
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Wrestling Weekly: Looking ahead to a big pro wrestling weekend
On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa look at the stacked weekend lineup of shows and make a few predictions. We’ll discuss AEW, WWE, and NJPW’s big offerings that are happening over the weekend, including a bit of a swerve from Brandi Rhodes, Vic’s nightmare scenario with Baron Corbin, and a potential upset in…
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Wrestling Weekly: Discussing the big changes in WWE
On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa return to talk AEW, Paul Heyman & Eric Bischoff, plus some cool historical items recently uncovered. Les is in the process of moving — and in doing so, he came across what may be in 2019 a one-of-a-kind piece of wrestling history. We’ll also discuss the things…
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Wrestling Weekly: G1, lapsed fans and building strong TV
Image: @njpwglobal Les Thatcher and I are back with a new Wrestling Weekly podcast, hitting up a few newsworthy subjects in pro wrestling. We begin by talking about the announced New Japan G1 blocks and matchups, where many of the fans who bought Double or Nothing have been all this time, thoughts on Jon Moxley…
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Wrestling Weekly: AEW, G1, bad decisions (and worse bumps)
On tap this week: Top matches for AEW All Out, names and potential stories to follow in the upcoming G1 tournament, and too many needless risks being taken in the ring. Les and Vic will also discuss the very effective Road to Fyter Fest episode recently posted and why it’s a standout, recent booking decisions of…
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Wrestling Weekly: NJPW BOSJ and Dominion
Image: NJPW On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa look back at the top three matches from the Best of the Super Junior finals and ahead to Dominion this Sunday. Les will give his take on Moxley/Juice, Tanahashi/White, and Ospreay/Shingo. We’ll also look at the possibilities as it relates to Dominion. Along the way…