Category: Wrestling Weekly

A look at Kenny Omega’s options, talks between New Japan and AEW, and Chris Jericho finding a new wrestling home are all up for discussion on today’s show. Within those subjects, we look at Omega’s comments to Tokyo Sports and why they may not be exactly what they seem, underutilized guys who may be of…

On the final Wrestling Weekly of the year, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa take a look at 2018 for New Japan, ROH, NWA, and WWE. We discuss some major things that went down in each company and share some thoughts on their year and what 2019 may hold. Thanks for listening, Merry Christmas and Happy New…

Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa go into the mailbag for your questions on kayfabe in the territories, HWA trainees, and the state of WWE. We discuss how promotions protected the business when their TV shows were filmed and directed by TV stations whose staff weren’t in the business, which of Les’ trainees exceeded his expectations,…

On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa look at the potential expanding of promotions outside WWE in 2019. We talk about the happenings in MLW, ROH, and the NWA in terms of how things appear to be setting up in 2019 despite WWE’s best efforts to gather up as much talent as possible.…

On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk St. Louis wrestling history, All Elite Wrestling, and WWE continuing to expand the NXT brand in the UK. We’ve heard a lot this week about Wrestling at the Chase, and on this show you’ll hear about St. Louis wrestling from Les, who actually wrestled at the…

Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk all the big news of the week involving Daniel Bryan, Becky Lynch, Nia Jax, Cody, and more. We’ll look at Bryan vs. Brock Lesnar, as well as booking Bryan as a heel, how Becky Lynch being injured may actually serve as a major career boost, and Les gives his…

On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa return to talk about the passing of Jose Lothario, Jim Ross being kept away from NJPW on AXS by WWE. and more. Other items on today’s topic list include: ROH’s very interesting main event for Final Battle, Sinclair’s CEO comments on ROH, Northeast Wrestling banking big…

On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk Roman Reigns revealing that he’s battling leukemia, Dean Ambrose’s heel turn, and much more. This week it seems like there are many more questions than answers — but we’ll give our takes on if Ambrose’s turn was the right thing to do this week, who…

On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk about Dick Slater, Don Leo Jonathan, and this weekend’s NWA 70th Anniversary Show. Les shares his thoughts on both wrestlers who passed away this week, including his perspective on the story that was brought up on WOL of Wahoo McDaniel accidentally shooting Dick Slater.  We’ll also look…

Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss the NJPW locker room situation, the big matches from King of Pro Wrestling, and more. We’ll start with a look at the latest offerings from the NWA, including Cody’s first title defense against Willie Mack. Then we’ll talk the big matches and angles from NJPW’s King of Pro Wrestling…

On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk Atlanta wrestling history, the recent Tennessee Wrestling Legends reunion, and more. We’ll start with a look the Tennessee Wrestling Legends Reunion that Les took part in. We’ll also touch on the latest editions of the NWA’s Ten Pounds of Gold series and Punishment Martinez’s move to NXT.…

On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk Tanahashi/Okada, Jay White, ticket sales for the Long Beach show and the NWA 70th Anniversary, and more. Les is heading to Nashville this weekend for a very fun reunion event, so in addition to what was already mentioned, we’re here on a Wednesday to cover topics…

On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa return to talk about the potential effects of not having clearly defined babyfaces and heels, NJPW’s build to the Tokyo Dome, and more. Between the booking of AJ Styles and Cody Rhodes giving his thoughts on babyfaces and heels, we spend time this week on whether or…

Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa share their thoughts on Raw and storytelling in WWE in comparison to other promotions getting a lot of attention these days. In addition, we discuss Mr. Wrestling 2 (who just had a birthday) and share a few memories regarding 9/11. If you’re in the area potentially affected by Hurricane Florence, please…

Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa are back with the last word on All In. We’re all over the proverbial map today on all things All In. Issues covered include: fundamental pro wrestling storytelling stealing the show, getting your audience to want what you’re planning to give to them and actually following through, what else the…

With an emphasis on the NWA title match between Nick Aldis and Cody, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss All In and how it could potentially affect the wrestling scene outside WWE. Within that discussion, we’ll also throw out some theories on how Billy Corgan might seek to promote the NWA brand after All In and the NWA’s…

Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk the future of the Bullet Club, the booking of Becky Lynch and Roman Reigns, and more on today’s Wrestling Weekly. Les is in the Atlanta area for a weekend training camp that Cody and Brandi Rhodes will be a part of, so we start by discussing what Cody said…

Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa look at the potential twists and turns on New Japan’s road to the Tokyo Dome, the passing of Jim Neidhart, and more on today’s Wrestling Weekly. After paying tribute to the late, great Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, we discuss the loss of Jim Neidhart and how different the tag…