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WOR: RAW report, Royal Rumble, Kenny Omega, UFC fights, more!

January 10, 2017 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back tonight with tons of news to talk about including the latest on Kenny Omega, Raw from Monday with a title change and the latest on the way to Royal Rumble and WrestleMania, UFC upcoming fights, tons more! A fun show as always so check […]

WOL: Raw, Smackdown, Kenny Omega, WrestleMania 2018, more!

January 9, 2017 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive returns today with tons to talk about including Raw tonight, Smackdown, the latest on Kenny Omega, WrestleMania coming back to New Orleans, calls, texts and more! A fun show as always so check it out~!

WOR: New Japan and Kenny Omega, CMLL, Raw and Smackdown previews, more!

January 9, 2017 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back today with tons of news including the latest on New Japan and Kenny Omega, the John Cena Instagram post, CMLL from Friday night, Raw and Smackdown previews, Ronda Rousey PPV numbers and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~!

B&V: NWA World Championship Wrestling and the return of Suzuki-Gun!

January 8, 2017 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back tonight with lots of fun stuff to talk about including a look at NWA World Championship Wrestling from 30 years ago this week, and, in lieu of Ring of Honor, we’ve got THE RETURN OF SUZUKI-GUN at New Japan’s New Year’s Dash! A fun show as always so […]

WOL: THE 2017 PREDICTION SHOW!

January 8, 2017 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive returns today with the 2016 PREDICTION SHOW! We’ll take like 1,000 phone calls with everyone’s BOLD predictions for 2017, then we’ll look at last year’s predictions, discover who was a prognosticator and who was a fool, and crown the GRAND PRIZE WINNER! A fun show as […]

DragonKing Dark: Revenge of the devil’s music

January 8, 2017 - On this edition of DragonKing Dark, host Karl Stern follows up last week’s episode about satanic backwards masking of rock music with his story about the time in the 1980s that his church decided they were going to church the devil’s music out of him…only they didn’t do their homework. Hear how Karl squared off […]

AD: Monsters and mysteries of South Dakota

January 8, 2017 - After Dark Radio with Bryan Alvarez continues the journey through all fifty states of the Union, focusing this week on the great state of SOUTH DAKOTA! UFOs, Bigfoot, and the phantom in the stovepipe hat are just a few of the creepies we’ll encounter. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Weekly: Okada vs. Omega, Styles & Cena, Jarrett returns

January 6, 2017 - For the first Wrestling Weekly of 2017, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa look at Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega from the Tokyo Dome and look ahead to Styles vs. Cena at the Royal Rumble! Everyone’s been talking about it, so we had to start with a few thoughts on the outstanding Tokyo Dome main event. […]

F4D: Magnum TA talks his life and career!

January 6, 2017 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez returns today with a very special guest, MAGNUM TA, whose new documentary, I Never Quit, is available right now from Highspots.com. We’ll talk his career, memories from the Crockett territory, breaking in and learning to work on the job after one hour of training, his accident and the aftermath, […]

WOL: Chris Hero returns, Kenny Omega tweet, Dr. Lucha, tons more!

January 6, 2017 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive returns today with tons of news including Kenny Omega’s weird tweet, and interesting Raw main event, Chris Hero returns to NXT, Dr. Lucha appears to talk all the latest and more! A fun show as always so check it out~!

F4W’s Best Of 2016 audio compilation, part four

January 6, 2017 - Thanks to some of our intrepid Board members, the finale of the F4WOnline.com Best of 2016 audio compilation is here for your audio pleasure. The following are standout audio clips suggested by subscribers from the hundreds and hundreds of hours of audio. In this two-hour segment taking clips from the Bryan and Vinny Show, Wrestling […]

B&V&G: Tokyo Dome, Raw, Granny talks NXT and 205 Live, more!

January 6, 2017 - The Bryan & Vinny & Granny Show is back today with tons to talk about! In lieu of NXT and Lucha Underground which will return next week, we’ve got reviews of the top title matches at the New Japan Tokyo Dome Show, Raw, plus Granny joins us to discuss — we think — this week’s […]

WOR: Rock Rims talks Northern California wrestling history!

January 6, 2017 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back today with special guest Rock Rims to talk his new book on the history of professional wrestling in Northern California, literally from the 1849 Gold Rush all the way through to today! A fun show as always so check it out~!

WOL: Dave Meltzer’s first SIX STAR MATCH, Jarrett and TNA, tons more!

January 5, 2017 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive returns today with tons to talk about including the changes to TNA under Anthem, Jeff Jarrett’s return, Dave Meltzer appears to talk his first-ever SIX STAR MATCH, calls, emails, text messages and more! A fun show as always so check it out~!

F4W’s Best Of 2016 audio compilation, part three

January 5, 2017 - Thanks to some of our intrepid Board members, the third part of the F4WOnline.com Best of 2016 audio compilation is here for your audio pleasure. The following are standout audio clips suggested by subscribers from the hundreds and hundreds of hours of audio. In this two-hour segment taking clips from the Bryan and Vinny Show, […]

WOR: New Japan Tokyo Dome, Smackdown, 205 Live, Ronda Rousey buyrate, more!

January 5, 2017 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back today with tons of stuff to talk about including a full review of the New Japan Tokyo Dome Show, Smackdown, 205 Live, the upcoming mammoth TNA tapings, Jimmy Snuka, ratings from Monday night, Ronda Rousey buyrate, and tons more! A packed and fun show […]

Big Audio Nightmare: Adam & Mike break down Wrestle Kingdom 11

January 4, 2017 - The original alternate is back, very much sleep-deprived and tongue-tied, but also full of the type of fighting spirit that can only be received by staying up all night to watch the 2017 New Japan Wrestle Kingdom 11 show. Second only to WWE’s WrestleMania as a destination spot on the calendar, Adam and Mike quickly run […]

F4D: New Japan Tokyo Dome, Smackdown, 205 Live, GEEK OF THE WEEK, more!

January 4, 2017 - FILTHY FOUR DAILY is back with the first show of 2017 talking a great night of wrestling with the New Japan Tokyo Dome Show, Smackdown, 205 Live and tons more! Plus, the year kicks off with a discussion of who should win GEEK OF THE WEEK! A fun show as always so check it out~!

WOL: New Japan Tokyo Dome Wrestle Kingdom, Smackdown Live, tons more!

January 4, 2017 - Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive are back today with tons to talk about coming off a GREAT DAY FOR PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING! We’ve got thoughts on all the top matches at NEW JAPAN WRESTLE KINGDOM 2017 including the main event, Smackdown on Tuesday night with great matches and robot malfunctions, calls, emails, text messages and so […]

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Pro wrestling longform history, pt. 9

January 4, 2017 - Host Karl Stern wraps up the 1800s in the latest of his ongoing longform series of the history of early professional wrestling wth some really interesting stories involving one of the most colorful characters of the pioneer era: the Terrible Turk. Also on the show: The end of the 1800s and the rise of/early careers […]

F4W’s Best Of 2016 audio compilation, part two

January 4, 2017 - Thanks to some of our intrepid Board members, the second part of the F4WOnline.com Best of 2016 audio compilation is here for your audio pleasure. The following are standout audio clips suggested by subscribers from the hundreds and hundreds of hours of audio. In this two-hour segment taking clips from Wrestling Weekly, the Bryan and […]

B&V&C: Raw and Nitro from the first week of January 1998!

January 3, 2017 - THE MIGHTY BRYAN AND VINNY AND CRAIG SHOW is back for the first retro show of 2017, looking back at the first week of January 1998 for both Raw and Nitro. Some stunningly bad shows, though both had some stunningly great segments as well. A fun show as always so check it out~!

F4W’s Best Of 2016 audio compilation, part one

January 3, 2017 - Thanks to some of our intrepid Board members, the first of several parts of the Best of 2016 audio compilation is here for your audio pleasure. The following are standout audio clips suggested by subscribers from the hundreds and hundreds of hours of audio. In this first hour-long segment: 50 Mr. Lambert — 24 Jun WOL […]

WOL: Solo Sempervive on ADR dustup, Raw recap & WK11

January 3, 2017 - Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive returns today (solo as Bossman Bryan Alvarez, under duress, is not here) with tons of news to talk about including the latest incident with Alberto El Patron, the closing segment of WWE Raw, and tonight’s New Japan Wrestle Kingdom XI! A fun show as always so check it out~!

WOR: Raw report, Goldberg, Royal Rumble, Del Rio fights, mailbag, more!

January 3, 2017 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back today with tons of news to talk about including a full breakdown of Raw from Monday night, all the matches and angles leading to Royal Rumble, Goldberg, and tons more! Plus, Del Rio gets in his third fight in three months, Tokyo Dome notes, […]

WOL: WrestleMania 2017 and 2018, Royal Rumble, Raw and Smackdown, more!

January 2, 2017 - It’s the first Wrestling Observer Live of 2017 and Bryan Alvarez flies solo today! Tons to talk about including full previews of both Raw and Smackdown this week, UFC 207 and Ronda Rousey, Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, RIZIN notes, WrestleMania 2018 locations, tons of calls and emails and text messages and more! A fun show as […]

WOR: WrestleMania 2018, Raw, Tokyo Dome, Ronda Rousey, more!

January 2, 2017 - It’s the first Wrestling Observer Radio of 2017 and we’ve got a ton to cover! WrestleMania in New Orleans, Raw, The Tokyo Dome on Tuesday night, Kyle O’Reilly, World of Sport, World Series of Fighting, RIZIN, a ton of mailbag questions and so much more! A fun show as always so check it out~!

B&V: Granny reviews NXT Japan, NWA World Championship Wrestling from January 1987!

January 1, 2017 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back today with tons to get into! Granny joins us after being bumped Thursday to talk New Year’s Resolutions plus her review of NXT’s latest show from Japan. Then, Bryan and Vinny look back at NWA World Championship Wrestling from 30 years ago this week, which includes the debut […]

DragonKing Dark: Satanic backward masking

January 1, 2017 - In the 1980s there was yet another wave of satanic hysteria that swept the nation, and this time politicians got involved. It seemed many of our favorite bands and singers were putting backward satanic messages in their music. Never mind the ridiculous logistics involved in doing it were it legit, the accusations hit many popular […]

WOR: Ronda Rousey beaten, UFC 207, RIZIN, pro-wrestling news, more!

December 31, 2016 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back today with tons of news including UFC 207 results and analysis, Rizin results and play-by-play, World Series of Fighting, tons of pro-wrestling news including the situation with Mr. 450, ratings and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~!

WOL: UFC 207, Hendricks misses again, Smackdown beats Raw, Dr. Lucha, more!

December 30, 2016 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive returns today with tons of news to talk about including the latest from tonight’s UFC 207 with Ronda Rousey’s return, Johny Hendricks missing weight again, Smackdown beating Raw, Lucha Underground news and notes with the Dr. of Lucha and tons more! A fun show as always […]

Wrestling Weekly: Jim Melby, Paul Orndorff, AJ Styles, more

December 30, 2016 - Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa return for the last show of 2016 with everything on the table from Cauliflower Alley to AJ Styles and American Alpha! After a few minutes of reflecting on some of the stuff we’ve seen change over the years in daily life, the wrestling conversation touches TNA, the need for promotions […]

B&V: NXT from Japan, Lucha Underground, Raw, tons more!

December 30, 2016 - The Bryan and Vinny Show is back today with tons to talk about! Due to scheduling issues, Granny has been bumped to Sunday. Tonight we’ve got the two hour NXT show from Japan which God only knows why they put on the WWE Network, Lucha Underground and Raw from Monday night! A fun show as […]

WOR: UFC 207 with Ronda Rousey, Smackdown, 205 Live, tons more!

December 29, 2016 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back tonight with a very packed news update! UFC 207, Ronda Rousey, Cody Garbrandt vs. Dominick Cruz, The Tokyo Dome and when Dave is going, WWE Smackdown, 205 Live, and so much more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

F4D: Mike Goldberg out of UFC, ABC rules, Smackdown, 205 Live, more!

December 28, 2016 - FILTHY FOUR DAILY with Bryan Alvarez and UFC star Tom Lawlor is back today with tons of news to talk about including Tom’s thoughts on Mike Goldberg leaving UFC after 20 years, the potential changes to the rules of MMA that might not end up being universal, full reviews of Smackdown and 205 Live, plus […]

WOL: Dave Meltzer & Dr. Keith Lipinski

December 28, 2016 - Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with a solo show today talk tons of news including the latest on UFC 207: The return of the very angry, very mute, (and very in shape and determined) Ronda Rousey, conversations with Dave Meltzer and AAW’s Dr. Keith Lipinski, and more! A fun show as always […]

WOL: Mick Foley and his hip replacement, Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, more!

December 28, 2016 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez is back with a solo show today talk tons of news including the latest on Royal Rumble and WrestleMania, the upcoming Money in the Bank PPV and thoughts on that PPV versus doing the match at WrestleMania, Starrcade 1997, fake news about the Big Show, Mick Foley and his […]

B&V: Hogan vs. Sting plus the next night’s Raw and Nitro shows!

December 27, 2016 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is ON LOCATION today so Vinny is joining us via telephone and Craig gets a welcome day off. A fine program covering two not-fine programs, Raw and Nitro from 19 years ago this week. Plus, since it’s Starrcade 1997 week, Bryan and Vinny look back at Hogan vs. Sting, WCW’s […]

WOL: Solo Sempervive on Raw, Cody Rhodes & Brock vs. Shane

December 27, 2016 - Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive returns today, flying solo, and talking the fallout of last night’s Raw. The reaction to Cody Rhodes’ reaction, Brock-Shane: what could have been, your phone calls, and much more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

WOR: RAW report, Ronda Rousey, RIZIN, HHH on Nakamura, more!

December 27, 2016 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back tonight with tons of news to talk about including Raw from Monday night, Ronda Rousey fighting Friday night, RIZIN on New Year’s, how long it might take to learn to work towards the hard camera, questions and more! A fun show as always so […]

WOR: Cyborg USADA violation, Cain Velasquez out, Ronda Rousey, more!

December 25, 2016 - It’s the Christmas Night edition of Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer! We’ve got news on Cris Cyborg’s USADA violation, Ronda Rousey refusing to do any press for her fight coming up this Friday, the situation with Cain Velasquez, WON Year End Awards notes, questions and more! A fun show as always […]

THE 2016 F4W CHRISTMAS SHOW~!

December 24, 2016 - It wouldn’t be the holidays without the world famous BRYAN AND VINNY CHRISTMAS SHOW, now in it’s 11th year or something crazy like that. There is much drinking and celebrating and caroling to be had, and we strongly recommend you enjoy during your usual holiday festivities that include strong drink. HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!

WOL: Dr. Lucha, tons of questions, calls and more Christmas cheer!

December 23, 2016 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive returns today with the final show before Christmas and also the final show before the Christmas show. And fittingly, by midway through, you’ll almost certainly be drinking! The Dr. of Lucha also arrives to try to save the day. A fun show as always so check […]

Wrestling Weekly: Harley Race, WWE territories, mailbag

December 23, 2016 - Les and Vic return to spread holiday cheer and give you something to listen to if you need a break from all the family gatherings! On this week’s show, Les fills us in on a recent conversation he had with Harley Race regarding Harley’s health and we also touch upon the time Les, Harley and Ricky Steamboat […]

B&V&G: Christmas thoughts, NXT, Lucha Underground, Raw, more!

December 23, 2016 - It’s the pre-Christmas Show edition of the Bryan & Vinny Show! Tons to talk about including our weekly chat with Granny covering everything from what you want for Christmas to her thoughts on NXT and WWE ROADBLOCK END OF THE LINE! Also, NXT, Lucha Underground and RAW! A fun show as always so check it […]

WOL: Cris Cyborg USADA failure, Dave Meltzer appearance, news and more!

December 22, 2016 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive returns today with tons to talk about including Cris Cyborg’s USADA failure, why she doesn’t need to fight at 145 much less have a division created for her, Lucha Underground, our weekly Dave Meltzer appearance and tons more! A fun show as always so check it […]

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: A Longform History of Wrestling Part 8

December 22, 2016 - We are up to the 1880s through the 1890s and in this episode, we take a look at the prime era of Evan Strangler Lewis and his battles with other top names of the era. He is also, apparently, a horrible promo with a great newspaper promo from him. Also, we see one of our first giants […]

WOR: Huge UFC update, Smackdown, 205 Live, ratings, tons more!

December 22, 2016 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez & Dave Meltzer is back tonight with tons of news including a giant UFC update talking all the biggest stories of the week, Smackdown, 206 Live, ratings, more Tokyo Dome matches to watch, plus mailbag and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

F4D: Smackdown Live, 205 Live, HOLIDAY CHEER and more!

December 21, 2016 - FILTHY FOUR DAILY with Bryan Alvarez and UFC star Tom Lawlor is back today with tons to talk about including Smackdown Live from Tuesday, 205 Live, a little bit on Total Nonstop Deletion and more, plus HOLIDAY CHEER! A fun show as always so check it out~!

WOL: Smackdown Live, 205 Live, John Cena’s return, tons more!

December 21, 2016 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive returns today with tons to talk about coming off last night’s Smackdown Live! A big show next week with a ton of title matches, John Cena’s return and more! Plus, WWE house show rules, Raw ratings, calls, emails, text messages and so much more. A fun […]