WOR: Matt Hughes, Raw ratings, SmackDown recap

Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer and myself, guest co-host Garrett Gonzales, is back.

We first talk about Matt Hughes and the story that his wife and brother filed restraining orders against him. We then talk about the Raw ratings, which were the best in sixth months. We discuss the possibility of WrestleMania 36 being in Tampa Bay and why they would go back to Florida so soon. We also look at the New Japan Anniversary show lineup.

We then recap Smackdown Live and talk about the main storylines, including Vince McMahon changing the Fast Lane main event to Daniel Bryan vs. Kevin Owens. Lastly, we talk 205 Live, ONE FC, how the newsletter (and Dave’s hand) is coming along, as well as a followup on last night’s AAF/XFL story.

Timestamps:
Start – 6:10: Matt Hughes
6:10 – 12:24: Raw ratings, SmackDown changes
12:24 – 13:46: Roman Reigns’ return
13:46 – 17:28: WrestleMania 36 in Tampa
17:28 – 22:19: NJPW Anniversary card
22:19 – 40:48: SmackDown
40:48 – 41:29: 205 Live
41:29 – 42:44: Vitor Belfort and ONE
42:44 – 45:22: Dave gives an update on the Observer
45:22 – 47:55: Thoughts on Jerry Jarrett interview
47:55 – end: AAF/XFL