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F4D: Lance Storm talks all the news plus the greatest Lesnar title switch idea ever

July 19, 2018 - Filthy Tom is on his way to MLW to hopefully win the legendary BATTLE RIOT match, so our old friend Lance Storm steps in again today to talk tons of pro-wrestling news and notes from today and yesteryear, everything from Hulk Hogan’s return and the booking of Raw and Smackdown to Retro Nitro memories and […]

WOL: Dave Meltzer, Konnan, Slammiversary, tons of news and more!

July 19, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with two big guests today! In the first segment, we have news, texts and calls on ratings for SmackDown, Keith Lee making his NXT debut at last night’s tapings and a discussion on eras in pro wrestling, Dave Meltzer joins the show in the […]

WOR: Hulk Hogan and WWE, Smackdown, 205 Live, G-1, tons more!

July 19, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back today with tons to talk about including the Hulk Hogan situation and reaction from those in WWE, Smackdown and 205 Live, Slammiversary this weekend, Anderson Silva and other UFC notes, the G-1, mailbag and tons more! A fun show as always so check it […]

WOL: Giant news edition, Smackdown, Lesnar, Hogan, G-1, tons more!

July 18, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back today with tons to talk about! There’s a metric TON of news to cover today. In the first segment we have talk on ratings, SmackDown from last night and Randy Orton’s heel turn, laying out Jeff Hardy to close SmackDown. After the break, there’s […]

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

July 17, 2018 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back today with tons to talk about, including our look back at Raw and Nitro from 19 years ago this week, July 19, 1999. Nitro had Lenny and Lodi’s big secret revealed, Sting vs. Ric Flair for control of the company, Stevie Ray vs. Kanyon in a […]

WOL: Raw recap, SmackDown preview with Sempervive

July 17, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back for another solo voyage, with no shortage of things to talk about including last night’s Raw, Brock, RomBob, Bayley-Sasha, Smackdown hopes, MA JAMES, plus your tweets, calls, and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: History of Wrestling, 1962-63

July 17, 2018 - On this edition of the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show. we continue the history of pro wrestling series and cover up to 1963. We also have another wrestling magazine from this year that fills in some blanks for us. Among the people discussed include Dick the Bruiser, Mike Sharpe Sr., Sputnik Monroe, Verne Gagne, Gene Kiniski, […]

WOR: Masa Saito, Bruiser Brody, Terry Gordy, RAW, G-1, tons more!

July 17, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back today with tons to talk about. We start thing off with the death of Masa Saito, who had an interesting life as an olympic wrestler. He was very popular both in Japan and America, but may be even more popular for an arrest that […]

WOL: Death of Masa Saito with Dave Meltzer, Extreme Rules, G-1, more!

July 16, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back today with tons of feedback from WWE Extreme Rules, thoughts on all the matches and angles, Raw and Smackdown, the booking of the G-1 so far, plus Dave Meltzer appears to talk the career of the late Masa Saito. A fun show as always […]

WOR: Hulk Hogan to WWE, Extreme Rules, G-1, Rock and Rolls, more!

July 16, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back today with tons to talk about including the return of Hulk Hogan to WWE, a ton of notes on the WWE Extreme Rules PPV, G-1 highlights from the past two days and what’s upcoming, the Rock and Roll Express and tons more! A fun […]

B&V: WWE Extreme Rules 2018

July 15, 2018 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back today with tons to talk about in our recap of WWE Extreme Rules. An absolutely baffling show, even by WWE standards, to the point where, without question, Nitro 19 years ago this week was significantly better than this PPV. A full recap, and a fun time as always, […]

WOL: Hulk Hogan to WWE, Extreme Rules preview, Rock and Rolls, more!

July 15, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back today with tons to talk about including the return of Hulk Hogan to WWE, fan reaction, the line-up for Extreme Rules, predictions for the show, G-1 notes, tons of thoughts on the Rock and Roll Express last night at Black Label Pro and more. […]

DragonKing Dark: The Baghdad Battery

July 15, 2018 - It’s one of the most famous advanced artifacts in popular culture. Its past and even its discovery is shrouded in mystery. Found sometime in the early 1900s, a battery-like device appeared in a museum in Iraq. It has been replicated and tested to actually function as a battery but, as we will see this week on […]

WOR: The ROH/NJPW to MSG story, Extreme Rules preview, more

July 15, 2018 - On a Bryan Alvarez-less edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer and guest host Garrett Gonzales run through a busy day and night of news: – The ROH/NJPW Madison Square Garden story, what changed, and what Vince McMahon’s next move might be. – Should ROH/NJPW made themselves a target for WWE? – What is the […]

FREE WOL! Brock’s next match, ROH at MSG, All Ego Ethan Page, more!

July 13, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with a very exciting show today! Tons to talk about including ROH getting Madison Square Garden over WrestleMania weekend, Brock Lesnar returning at SummerSlam, and more, plus an interview with All Ego Ethan Page talking Saturday’s Black Label Pro show in Crown Point, IN, […]

Wrestling Weekly: ROH-NJPW at MSG, ROH Dojo, JR and Takahashi

July 13, 2018 - On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa look at ROH & NJPW getting a WrestleMania weekend date at MSG, NJPW’s scheduled return to Long Beach, the ROH Dojo announcing some partnerships, and more. In addition to those topics we’ll share some thoughts on the injuries suffered by Hiromu Takahashi and Jim Ross, Dave’s interview […]

B&V&G: Granny, NXT, THURSDAY NIGHT POTPOURRI!

July 13, 2018 - The Bryan & Vinny & Granny Show is back today with tons to talk about including Granny’s Weekly Wrestling Report, a whopping five or six matches including NXT, 205 Live and THIS WEEK IN UNDERTAKER. Plus the Rock and Rolls, finisher suggestions for this Saturday’s Black Label Pro event, Granny’s plans for the weekend and much more. We’re […]

WOL: Tons of news plus interviews with Josh Mathews and Jordynne Grace!

July 12, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back today with tons to talk about including all the news on WWE attempting to get an Emmy Award, which didn’t exactly turn out in WWE’s favor. There’s also news on Smackdown ratings, and this week’s WWE Hidden Gem. We also have two guests on […]

WOR: Hiromu, G-1 line-up, Smackdown, 205 Live, ratings, Extreme Rules, more!

July 12, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with a ton of different topics to discuss including the latest on Hiromu Takahashi, who is back in Japan after suffering a neck injury. Other topics include the G-1 starting this weekend, Brock Lesnar, Smackdown and 205 Live rundown, Extreme Rules, Raw and SmackDown ratings […]

F4D: Lance Storm on wrestling injuries and current WWE storylines

July 11, 2018 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez is back today with special guest Lance Storm to talk a ton of different topics including Hiromu Takahashi and injuries in wrestling, the idea of banning certain moves, Lance’s own injury that took place in training recently, the positives and negatives of the Bobby Lashley vs. Roman Reigns feud, […]

WOL: Raw ratings, SmackDown, MYC, Hiromu, 350 Days doc

July 11, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with one more day of No Bossman Radio, with a ton to talk about including Raw’s poor ratings. Is it due to WWE’s uninspired booking? Other news notes include another update on Hiromu Takahashi who is back in Japan, Kaitlyn returns to WWE in the Mae Young […]

Big Audio Nightmare: The 2018 G1 Climax prediction show

July 11, 2018 - The original alternate here at the Empire is back to bring you the vaunted G1 Climax Prediction Show! The annual adventure where Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive run down each night of New Japan’s summer showcase, giving their predictions for every single match, as well as dropping knowledge and opinion along the way. It’s two […]

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

July 10, 2018 - The Bryan and Vinny Show is back today with our look at Raw and Nitro from 19 years ago this week! Bryan is still in Crescent City, CA, so no Craig tonight, but he’ll be back next week. These shows aired on July 12, 1999. Nitro had the return of Hulk Hogan, Vampiro vs. Konnan, […]

WOL: Raw, SmackDown preview, Morishima, more

July 10, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive eases you further into your week with a ton to talk about including RAW is ROMBOB, Smackdown preview, Morishima’s back, who would win a shoot between Doink and The Gambler, a promo from the Bay Territory, the most important lost thing about tag teams, plus your calls, tweets, and […]

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Savage vs. Misawa

July 10, 2018 - On today’s episode, the World’s Greatest Kayfabe Tournament continues with match two of round one. Randy “Macho Man’ Savage (circa 1987) vs. Mitsuharu Misawa (circa 1994) in an epic battle to advance to round two and face Hulk Hogan. This one was close. The voting on Twitter (@dragonkingkarl) was neck and neck and ended in a […]

WOR: Weekend fallout, Hiromu, Ross, Flair, Jones, Cormier, Lesnar, RAW, more!

July 10, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including more weekend fallout, the latest on Hiromu Takahashi (and an arguement on wrestling safety), the Jim Ross situation that we thought was a work but was not, Ric Flair’s surgery, UFC drama with Jon Jones, Daniel Cormier and […]

WOL: Weekend fallout with Mike Sempervive

July 9, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive has stumbled back in today to talk all about the weekend fall out. We have news on Hiromu Takahashi’s seemingly major injury, Jim Ross’ rib injury he suffered at the same show that may have not been an angle, Flat Earther challenges for Domed Globe, AUSTIN LANE, Raw’s crappy […]

WOL: Sempervive wraps up a busy weekend

July 8, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back today to put a bow on what was a wild weekend on the canvassed mat. The big topics of conversation, are, of course, New Japan’s G1 Special at the Cow Palace, Hiromu’s neck, Jay White, UFC 226 fallout, as well as an update on Danny Hodge, your […]

DragonKing Dark: Moral compass

July 8, 2018 - This week on DragonKing Dark podcast, host Karl Stern talks about your moral compass. Where does it come from? What directs your ethics in life? Is religion necessary to developing one? Why do some people seem to lack one? As part of our intermittent continuing series on the degradation of society, Karl examines why we […]

WOR: Hiromu and Hodge updates, Cow Palace fallout, full UFC 226 review, more

July 8, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back today with tons to talk about including good news on Danny Hodge, not so good news on Hiromu Takahashi and news on Fandango, who is also out for a long period of time due to injury. There’s also a recap of UFC’s main card […]

WOR: Hiromu, Hodge, UFC Lesnar, G-1 special, King of Indies, more!

July 8, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back today with tons to talk about live from San Jose including the latest on Hiromu Takahashi, who may be suffering from a serious injury following his match against Hiromu Takahashi and Danny Hodge, who was reported missing last night. There is talk on the […]

WOR: Wrestling Observer Live Mailbag Audio!

July 7, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back today with our live mailbag from San Francisco! Over 90 minutes of questions on everything under the sun! This show will also be available this afternoon at video.f4wonline.com! A super fun time as always so check it out, and thank you to everyone who […]

WOR: Cody talks with Dave Meltzer

July 7, 2018 - As part our continuing coverage of the NJPW G1 Special in San Francisco, CA, Wrestling Observer founder and publisher Dave Meltzer spoke with former ROH Champion and Bullet Club star Cody on Friday afternoon. In this 30-minute talk, the two discussed Cody’s impending battle vs. IWGP Champion Kenny Omega, the G1 tournament, where he’s at […]

WOR: Juice Robinson and Jay White

July 6, 2018 - Before they go head-to-head on Saturday night at the NJPW G1 Special in San Francisco, Wrestling Observer founder and editor Dave Meltzer sat down with Juice Robinson and IWGP U.S. Champion Jay White in separate interviews. We begin with Dave’s 15 minute talk with Robinson (seen above) about the promo that reminded Dave of Dusty […]

WOR: NJPW legend Hiroshi Tanahashi

July 6, 2018 - As part of our coverage of the NJPW G1 Special in San Francisco, CA, Saturday night, Wrestling Observer founder and publisher Dave Meltzer sat down with former IWGP Champion and New Japan Pro Wrestling legend Hiroshi Tanahashi. Recorded on Friday morning, this 45-minute interview discusses where Tanahashi is at in this point of his career, […]

WOL: Tons of news plus Mance Warner and Dr. Lucha!

July 6, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez is back today with tons of news to open the show, including the latest on Max Holloway, Jay Lethal, King of the Indies, SmackDown ratings hitting near record lows and the latest on All In. Mance Warner, who wrestles for Black Label Pro, joins the show in the second segment […]

B&V&G: Granny, NXT, Lucha Underground and more!

July 5, 2018 - The BRYAN & VINNY & GRANNY SHOW is back today with tons to talk about including Granny’s build towards the Rock & Rolls vs. Chop & Rolls match for Black Label Pro on July 14th in Crown Point, IN, her WEEKLY WRESTLING REPORT, which actually does not feature the Undertaker this week, plus more! In […]

WOL: Sempervive interviews Dave Meltzer, Allie Kat

July 5, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Live returns with the front end of back-to-back solo shows. Today, Mike Sempervive talks to DAVE MELTZER on a number of subjects, including Max Holloway out of UFC 226, New Japan going back to Long Beach in the fall and the upcoming Q&A session in San Francisco. Allie Kat then joins the show […]

WOR: Massive weekend of shows, UFC and WWE injuries, Smackdown, 205 Live, more!

July 5, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back today with tons to talk about including a huge weekend of shows with two UFCs, New Japan at the Cow Palace, King of Indies, WWE at Madison Square Garden, CMLL and more. Plus the news on Max Holloway, Shinsuke Nakamura, Bray Wyatt, Ruby Riott, […]

F4D: Smackdown, Choppin Block, Rock and Rolls, more!

July 4, 2018 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back today with a special July 4th show talking Smackdown, the Chopping Block, the upcoming match with the Rock and Roll Express and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Weekly: Les Thatcher celebrates his 58th anniversary in wrestling

July 4, 2018 - Today is the 58th snniversary of Les Thatcher’s first professional wrestling match! Today’s show is all about looking back at memorable moments, matches, promos, opponents, and more. We hope you enjoy the stories, ribs, and memories shared here today. Thanks for listening~!

B&L: Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm review Retro Raw and Nitro from 19 years ago this week!

July 3, 2018 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back today but because of the holiday no Vinny or Craig — but fear not, LANCE STORM joins us to talk Retro Raw and Nitro from 19 years ago this week! These shows took place on July 5, 1999. Nitro had Bret Hart talking to the audience […]

WOL: Raw fallout, Extreme Rules, Sasha and Bayley, Roman Reigns, ROH, more!

July 3, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about. We first have fallout from Raw, including the Kevin Owens porta potty incident. There’s also talk on the latest string of injuries and a question on mainstream media treating wrestling like a joke. After watching yesterday’s Raw, one shouldn’t […]

WOR: RAW, Ronda Rousey, Wyatt and Riott injuries, Being the Elite, more!

July 3, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back tonight with tons to talk about including RAW from Monday, featuring Kevin Owens vs. Braun Strowman in a main event where Owens got thrown off the stage in a portapotty. There’s also injury reports on Bray Wyatt and Ruby Riott, There’s also talk on […]

WOL: RAW, Liddell vs. Ortiz in 2018, ROH PPV, All In, tons more!

July 2, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Chuck Liddell coming out of retirement to fight Tito Ortiz again. We go over the details on where (and why) this is taking place. Other topics of discussion include a Raw preview for tonight, the latest regarding Ronda […]

WOR: Nakamura update, history of WCW, great weekend matches, more!

July 2, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is aback today with tons to talk about including all of the great matches this weekend from New Japan, ROH, CMLL and more. There’s also talk on Raw and SmackDown previews, New Japan’s shows in the UK this past weekend and the controversy involving the opening […]

B&V: NWA World Championship Wrestling from 1988!

July 1, 2018 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back today with tons to talk about as we look back at an absolutely awesome edition of NWA Championship Wrestling from February 6, 1988! We’ve got the bench press contest between the Powers of Pain and the Road Warriors, the beginning of the Ric Flair vs. Sting historic rivalry, […]

WOL: Sempervive talks ROH Best in the World, Brock & Roman, more

July 1, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Live is back with a Bossman-less edition of the program, as Mike Sempervive holds down the fort talking about ROH’s show in Baltimore, on Friday night. An idea for the new ROH champion – and the next one too? Plus your obligatory Brock-Roman-WWE title talk, phone calls, and much more! A fun show […]

DragonKing Dark: Lies

July 1, 2018 - On this episode of DragonKing Dark, host Karl Stern continues his look at the social issues plaguing the world, in particular the United States, and this episode looks at lies. The lies we are being told by the media both right and left. The lies we are being told by politicians of both sides. The […]

WOR: Matt Cappotelli death, ROH and New Japan big show reports, Leslie Smith, more!

June 30, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back today with tons to talk about including the sad death of Matt Cappotelli, former Tough Enough season 3 winner and former OVW champion who sadly passed away Friday due to brain cancer. There’s also news on a potential suit filed by Leslie Smith that […]