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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: 1976 in pro wrestling

April 23, 2019 - We continue our longform history of pro wrestling series today by looking back at the year 1976, which had several historically important moments. We look back at the rise of Bob Backlund, Bruiser Brody in WWWF, Bruno Sammartino, a tragedy in Tennessee, and the famous Muhammad Ali vs. Antonio Inoki MMA fight and the shows […]

WOR: RAW, Shakeup, Sasha, AEW, Viceland must-see, more!

April 23, 2019 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back today with tons to talk about including the longest contract in pro-wrestling history, more Shakeup shakeups, Sasha Banks, your full RAW report, WWE moves a PPV, AEW notes, the Viceland documentary you must see, plus mailbag and tons more! A fun show as always […]

WOL: Shakeup fallout, RAW, Smackdown, AEW, tons more!

April 22, 2019 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back today to talk all sorts of topics including WWE having to reshuffle the Superstar Shakeup already, who is going where at least for now, RAW and Smackdown previews, AEW update, new matches, Charlotte, and tons more. Plus your calls and texts! A fun show […]

WOR: Pat Laprade on WWE TV, the Montreal Screwjob, and Andre the Giant

April 22, 2019 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer and myself, guest co-host Garrett Gonzales, is back with special guest Pat Laprade. We talk about Pat being at the WWE TV tapings last week and how a lot of the talent was received by the Montreal crowd. We discussed Viceland’s documentary on the Montreal Screwjob and also looked […]

B&V: Retro Raw and Nitro from 19 years ago this week!

April 21, 2019 - Better late than never, the Bryan & Vinny Show is back tonight with our look back at Retro Raw and NItro from 19 years ago this week. Nitro was awful, a wretched show, and RAW was a show that featured an all-time classic moment that everyone remembers, Chris Jericho beating Triple H to win the […]

DragonKing Dark: When Idols Fall

April 21, 2019 - This week on DragonKing Dark, I take on another society related topic: what happens when our idols fall. We have seen much of this over the years with Chris Benoit, Superfly Snuka, Michael Jackson, Bill Cosby, politicians, church leaders, and other entertainers frequently in the news as their past sins and crimes come to light. […]

WOR: Cody vs. Dustin, NJPW Sengoku Lord, the Last of the Von Erichs

April 21, 2019 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer and myself, guest co-host Garrett Gonzales, is back. We open up the show talking about the announcement that Cody Rhodes is facing Dustin Rhodes at Double or Nothing. We then talk about sports broadcaster Chet Coppock, who recently passed away and had pro wrestling and roller derby ties. Dave […]

F4D: Lance Storm on all the WrestleMania and Superstar Shakeup fallout, more!

April 20, 2019 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back today with tons of WrestleMania fallout, including thoughts on the Hall of Fame ceremony, fans chanting during the ceremony, Sasha Banks, the Superstar Shakeup, ratings, AEW and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out, and Lance debuts on video at […]

WOL: Superstar Shakeup, Sasha Banks, tons more!

April 19, 2019 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez is back today with a solo show talking all the news from the past several weeks, the Superstar Shakeup, who is going where that hasn’t been announced, the situation with Sasha Banks, tons of calls and texts and so much more! A fun show as always so check it […]

Wrestling Weekly: How to really shake up WWE

April 19, 2019 - On the new Wrestling Weekly, famed wrestler and wrestling trainer Les Thatcher and I talk about this week’s WWE Superstar Shake-Up and what really needs to be shaken up in order to get the company into gear. We also take a side trip to the territory era to look at what the three territories Les worked in […]

WOL: What stories should be turned into wrestling documentaries?

April 18, 2019 - Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with the final solo show before the return of the Bossman, with the topic du jour being inspired by Vice: What wrestling story would you like to see get the docuseries treatment? Ideas include Snuka and Nancy, Magnum, Mid-South/UWF, Los Guerreros, All South and Knoxville, Dory Dixon, George […]

WOR: Superstar Shakeup fallout, Samoa Joe, ratings fall, VICE Montreal, more!

April 18, 2019 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including more details on the Superstar Shakeup, Samoa Joe and why he wasn’t officially drafted yet, the ratings fall year-over-year for the past two weeks, the VICE Montreal Screwjob documentary, tons of mailbag questions and more! A fun show […]

WOL: Superstar Shake-up part two, SNME’s Jason Agnew, calls, more

April 17, 2019 - On a quiet news day, Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back to cross the finish line with WWE’s rather underwhelming two days of Superstar Shake-up television shows. Later, Jason Agnew from Sunday Night’s Main Event joins Mike to give his thoughts on the Shake-up, how it was presented, some of the moves that […]

F4D: Bryan Alvarez on Smackdown Superstar Shakeup!

April 17, 2019 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez is back today with tons to talk about in our look at the Smackdown edition of the Superstar Shakeup including a full review of the show, who is going where, questions still unanswered, teams broken up, and a full list of the trades. A fun show as always so […]

WOR: Smackdown recap, Superstar Shakeup, WWE & UFC news

April 17, 2019 - Photo via WWE.com Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer and myself, guest co-host Garrett Gonzales, is back. Last night, we went over the Raw side of the Superstar Shakeup. Tonight, we go over the Smackdown side. We recap the two-hour Smackdown Live and discuss all the newcomers to the blue team. We then talk about […]

WOL: Superstar Shake-up, bad tag team names, your calls, more

April 16, 2019 - Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back to get you ready for WWE SmackDown in Montreal, which, of course, doubles as part deux of the Superstar Shake-up. We get your thoughts on Raw’s underwhelming portion of the Shake-up. War. What is it good for? Not tag team names or TV shows. And an unintentional discussion, […]

DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Orton vs. Muta

April 16, 2019 - The 12th match in round one of the Greatest Kayfabe Tournament takes place today — and you the listener have voted for the winner! This matchup takes two very different wrestlers from two different eras. Randy Orton pits the RKO against the moonsault and shining wizard of the Great Muta/Keiji Muto! You have picked the […]

F4D: Bryan Alvarez on RAW Superstar Shakeup!

April 16, 2019 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez is back this morning with his thoughts on the RAW Superstar Shakeup, a full review of the show, thoughts on the VIKING EXPERIENCE and Sami Zayn and the Drew McIntyre main event loss and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

WOR: Ronda Rousey, RAW Superstar Shakeup, Israel Adesanya

April 16, 2019 - Photo via WWE’s Twitter Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer and myself, guest co-host Garrett Gonzales, is back. We kick off the show talking about the broken news that Ronda Rousey is probably going to be out for some time. We then go over all the new members of the Raw brand who were on […]

WOL: Superstar Shake-up, ROH, KUSHIDA, Toni Storm, calls, more

April 15, 2019 - Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back to get you ready for Monday Night Raw, which serves as the opening show of the two-night Superstar Shake-up. Also, do you want more in-ring Undertaker? CIMA signs with AEW, Toni Storm returns to Stardom, ROH’s future talent landscape and women’s division, the mighty KUSHIDA, and much […]

B&V: NWA World Championship Wrestling from 1988 and more!

April 15, 2019 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back today with tons to talk about in our look back at NWA World Championship Wrestling from 1988! This show is best described as a total nothing show that you absolutely positively have to go out of your way to see, featuring, once again, the new worst wrestler in […]

WOL: UFC 236, Rich Franklin, Sasha Banks, AEW, more

April 14, 2019 - Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with another solo show, and there’s a ton to get into when it comes to professional wrestling and mixed martial arts. An unbelievable UFC 236 with two FOTY contenders, what may come next, Rich Franklin to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, Sasha Banks, AEW, […]

DragonKing Dark: Oddities of Alaska

April 14, 2019 - This week on DragonKing Dark, host Karl Stern takes us to Alaska to take a look at the weird, odd, and unusual stops in the northern most of the United States. From Santa Claus’ literal home to the Wizard Oz, Alaska has some odd and unusual places you might not think to visit nestled among the […]

WOR: UFC 236 On ESPN+, The Undertaker, Montreal Screwjob

April 14, 2019 - Photo via UFC’s Twitter Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer and myself, guest co-host Garrett Gonzales, is back. We start the show going over the two fantastic interim title fights on UFC 236, which was the first PPV distributed through ESPN+. We then cover the issues that people had with the ESPN+ service and how […]

F4D: Lance Storm talks with Don Callis about Impact, more!

April 13, 2019 - Lance Storm is joined by his old Killing the Town co-host Don “Cyrus” Callis to talk all things Impact Wrestling and more.

WOR: Sasha Banks, WrestleMania fallout, UFC news

April 13, 2019 - Photo via WWE.com Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer and myself, guest co-host Garrett Gonzales, is back. We kickoff the show talking about the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter. I talked about the shows that I saw live and how they came across to the crowds. We then talk about all of the latest WWE news […]

WOL: Open Line Friday, Sasha Banks, Darby Allin, Gronk, more

April 12, 2019 - Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back for Open Line Friday. It’s a lot like when we open up the phone lines without a specific topic, but it gets spelled with capital letters and you get more John in Memphis. Caller topics include: Sasha Banks’ situation, Dominik Dijakovic, Pat McAfee-Michael Cole, Rob Gronkowski, and RD […]

Wrestling Weekly: The night of a million angles, Road Dogg, Sasha

April 12, 2019 - On this week’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I discuss the fallout from the biggest weekend in wrestling along with some big happenings this past week. Among the topics discussed: Brian “Road Dogg” James exiting his SmackDown lead writing position in part due to some of the most hilarious hypocrisy you’ll ever hear, Sasha Banks apparently […]

Pacific Rim: A wrap on WrestleMania weekend

April 12, 2019 - Fumi Saito and I are finally back home but only slightly rested from last weekend in New York City. But, that means we can finally deliver on our promised review of WrestleMania 35. We talk about what it was like for us watching the matches from the press area and in the presence of young WWE talent (including […]

F4D: Bryan from Hawaii on news, NXT, WWF Superstars from 1992

April 12, 2019 - Well, it’s kind of a Bryan & Vinny Show but it’s more a Figure Four Daily. I am flying solo from Hawaii tonight with a quick look at all the big news of the day including AEW and Turner, Mixed Martial Archie quitting WWE, VICE and more, then full reviews of both NXT TV and […]

WOL: Vince working well with others, AEW, your calls, more

April 11, 2019 - Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back today with another solo adventure, as the bossman heads for a tour of the islands following his stinging defeat in a handicap match against Orange Cassidy & Music. We go over a few more lingering weekend thoughts, Vince reportedly working in perfect harmony and unison with his […]

WOR: RAW and Smackdown ratings, Mania fallout, fines, tons of news!

April 10, 2019 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including RAW and Smackdown ratings coming off WrestleMania, fallout from the show including the main event referee getting fined, why Drew disappeared on Smackdown, tons of pro-wrestling and UFC notes, mailbag and so much more. A fun show as […]

F4D: WrestleMania weekend, Smackdown, tons more!

April 10, 2019 - Filthy Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with our memories of WrestleMania weekend, matches won and lost, food eaten, airlines flown, and tons more, plus our usual weekly Smackdown report and assorted fun and games. A great time as always so check it out~!

WOL: Viceland’s Dark Side of the Ring and more!

April 10, 2019 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back today with an extended interview with Evan Husney, one of the producers of Dark Side of the Ring which premieres with a Randy Savage and Elizabeth documentary tonight on Viceland! We’ll talk the various documentaries airing over the next six weeks, the behind-the-scenes, and […]

B&V&C: Retro Raw and Nitro from 19 years ago this week!

April 9, 2019 - Bryan is about to head to Hawaii for a week so no Granny this Thursday or next, but FEAR NOT! She joins us TONIGHT for a brief segment talking her thoughts on WrestleMania and a special surprise. Then, Bryan and Vinny and Craig review Raw and Nitro from 19 years ago this week, which includes […]

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Continental Wrestling retro TV review

April 9, 2019 - On today’s edition of the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Audio Show, Karl Stern looks at Continental Championship Wrestling from November 22, 1986. The show features Gordon Solie on commentary, Ron Fuller and his battle against Kevin Sullivan and the New Guinea Headhunters, Roy Lee Welch, Tom Prichard, The Nightmares, and Jerry Stubbs & The Dirty White Boy […]

WOL: WrestleMania weekend and RAW fallout, more!

April 9, 2019 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including WrestleMania weekend and RAW fallout, Kofi Kingston and Becky Lynch, Lars Sullivans, dudes looking at the ref during pinfalls, and tons more feedback on a bunch of different topics. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Big Audio Nightmare: Saturday Night Shin Nihon Live from MSG

April 9, 2019 - Back from forming like Voltron, the original alternate returns and is (not even close to) well-rested after the insanity of WrestleMania weekend. Co-host Adam Summers and I give our live perspective on the G1 Supercard at Madison Square Garden as well as look ahead at the upcoming Wrestling Dontaku tour. There’s lots of rambling, but the buzz […]

WOR: Post-Mania Raw fallout, Lars Sullivan debuts, NJPW injury notes

April 9, 2019 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including a full recap of RAW from Monday night, the RAW after WrestleMania, the debut of Lars Sullivan, Becky Lynch, that stupid main event, and tons more, plus news from the weekend, injury updates, New Japan, Conor McGregor, mailbag […]

WOL: Post-WrestleMania news and your calls

April 8, 2019 - WWE.com Editor’s Note: This is a free edition of the show. Just click below to listen. Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back today with another packed (and FREE~!) show that begins to put the bow on WrestleMania weekend. Thoughts and discussion on the finish of the main event, plus Baron-Angle, Kofi, Brock, […]

WOR: WrestleMania 2019!

April 8, 2019 - WWE.com Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about in our recap of WrestleMania 2019! We’ll talk about all the matches and angles both from a live and WWE Network perspective! We’ve got scoops on the main event, plus a bonus cautionary tale about why you […]

WOL: WrestleMania preview, G1 Supercard recap

April 7, 2019 - Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back today with another packed show that will get you ready to watch WrestleMania. We keep a completely distracted eye on the pre-show, as well as discussing New Japan and Ring of Honor’s G1 Supercard performance at Madison Square Garden, plus your calls, tweets, and more. It’s a […]

Pacific Rim: The ROH-NJPW G1 Supercard post show

April 7, 2019 - On a new Pacific Rim, Fumi Saito and I offer up our first-person accounts and perspectives of Saturday’s ROH-NJPW G1 Supercard from Madison Square Garden. We run down the results, give our thoughts on all of the matches, and talk about the booking and historical significance of the show. Where does ROH go from here? […]

DragonKing Dark 160: The Oddities of Alabama

April 7, 2019 - The Dragon King himself Karl Stern is back this week with a new DragonKing Dark Podcast beginning a new occasional series looking at odd, weird, and interesting places across the world. We begin in his home state of Alabama with such curiosities as the original Mardi Gras (it wasn’t in New Orleans), plus the ghostly […]

WOR: G1 Supercard, Bret Hart attacked, Dave’s NXT thoughts, more!

April 7, 2019 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including Bret Hart getting attacked by a fan for real followed by Enzo Amore and Big Cass invading the G1 Supercard at MSG show, a full review of the New Japan/ROH card, Dave’s thoughts on NXT Saturday, a few […]

F4D: Lance Storm and Paul Lazenby talk John Oliver, Omega-Callis

April 6, 2019 - Lance Storm is back today with his buddy Paul Lazenby to talk the John Oliver HBO Last Week Tonight segment on WWE, Don Callis pinning Kenny Omega, and tons of other pro-wrestling topics. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Pacific Rim: Stardom recap and NJPW-ROH Supercard preview

April 6, 2019 - Stardom Live (actually recorded) from New York, it’s the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast! From our hotel across the street from Madison Square Garden, Fumi Saito and I recap Friday’s Stardom American Dream 2019 iPPV and preview Saturday”s NJPW/ROH G-1 Supercard from Madison Square Garden. While they have been to the U.S. before, Friday was the […]

B&V: NXT Takeover, plus Bloodsport, Bryan vs. Orange Cassidy, more!

April 5, 2019 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back today with tons to talk about including a look at all the shows we’ve been to this weekend including NXT Takeover, a totally awesome show live, plus Bloodsport, the WrestleCon Supershow, Black Label Pro with Bryan vs. Orange Cassidy, and tons more. Live from New Jersey, and a […]

WOL: WrestleMania weekend festivities continue in New Jersey

April 5, 2019 - Headlocked Comics Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back today with another packed show talking all of the news coming out of New York City during WrestleMania week. The peak of WrestleMania adjacent shows is today, with SIXTEEN of them, including what may end up as the card of the weekend: NXT TakeOver: […]

Wrestling Weekly: The pressure that comes with big show main events

April 5, 2019 - On the biggest weekend in wrestling, former wrestler and wrestling trainer Les Thatcher and I discuss the pressure and other factors involved in main eventing a big show. This weekend features several wrestlers main eventing major shows for the first time so we look at some of the internal and external pressures that come with […]