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Filthy Four Daily: New Japan, AEW Rampage, WWE Smackdown and more!

October 9, 2023 - FILTHY Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including full reviews of the New Japan show this weekend setting up WrestleKingdom, AEW Rampage which is TOM’S BEAT, and the Smackdown show leading to WWE Fastlane. Also, BRYAN ESCAPES SAN JUAN ISLAND. A fun show as always so […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Fastlane and Collision, tag title changes, AEW vs. NXT preview, more

October 9, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including an apology from Bryan, a look at WWE Fastlane and Collision from this weekend, both with tag title changes, AEW vs. NXT, tons of news and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show! WWE Fastlane and AEW Collision recaps!

October 8, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about including a full recap of both WWE Fastlane and AEW Collision! A fun show as always so check it out~!

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: The history of the American Heavyweight title

October 8, 2023 - This week’s DKK Classic Wrestling Show is a 1000 Hours edition focusing on pioneers of pro wrestling and taking a look back at one of the earliest and most important championships of the pioneer era: the American Heavyweight title. It was a time when it seemed like every wrestler billed themselves as “champion of America” […]

Wrestling Observer Live: WWE Fastlane, Adam Copeland, CM Punk return?

October 8, 2023 - I am back with another episode of Wrestling Observer Live, talking about the latest in professional wrestling. This week, I discuss the AEW debut of Adam Copeland at last weekend’s WrestleDream and the pending rumor that CM Punk is reportedly negotiating with WWE for a return. Saturday night, WWE had Fastlane and I run down […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: WWE Fastlane, Smackdown and Collision recaps, AEW vs. NXT, more

October 8, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including a full recap of WWE Fast Lane, notes from the post-show press conference, previews for this coming Tuesday’s NXT vs. AEW battle, New Japan PPV, Bellator 300, plus Collision and Smackdown recaps. A fun show as always so […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: WWE Fast Lane, Smackdown and Collision recaps, AEW vs. NXT, more

October 8, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including a full recap of WWE Fast Lane, notes from the post-show press conference, previews for this coming Tuesday’s NXT vs. AEW battle, New Japan PPV, Bellator 300, plus Collision and Smackdown recaps. A fun show as always so […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Returning to October 1989

October 7, 2023 - It’s a Saturday edition of Wrestling Observer Live. As you may know, Dave Meltzer just released the entire Wrestling Observer Complete Collection: 1989 on paperback and Kindle. I went through my pile of WOL cassettes and wouldn’t you know it, I found one from October 1989! What a coincidence! We cover the beginning of Doom […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Adam Copeland in AEW, Tuesday Night War

October 6, 2023 - Photo via AEW Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We started the show talking about Dave’s lead story in the issue on Adam Copeland’s arrival in AEW. We also discussed the following: Tuesday’s head-to-head matchup with NXT […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Filthy Friday – Tom & Mike talk CM Punk’s possible WWE return

October 6, 2023 - AEW Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back and, as always, there’s a lot to get into. After some cathartic complaining about Dillon Danis, we then move on to CM Punk and the report in this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter that he has interest in returning to WWE. Plus, we get […]

Wrestling Weekly: Adam Copeland is All Elite, CM Punk rumblings, Fastlane predictions

October 6, 2023 - AEW Adam Copeland arrives in AEW, CM Punk potentially arriving in WWE, and Fastlane predictions are all a part of this edition of Wrestling Weekly with Les Thatcher and Victor Sosa! Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!

Fight Game: What was the best match of last weekend?

October 6, 2023 - John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We opened up the show talking about our WCW ’96 project and where you can find it. Then we got into our top five stories. Here’s what we talked about: Adam Copeland’s AEW debut NXT vs. AEW Dynamite going head-to-head on Tuesday […]

Bryan & Vinny Show: AEW Dynamite and NXT set up next week’s head-to-head battle!

October 5, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about as we break down AEW Dynamite and NXT from this week! Next week it’s AEW and NXT head-to-head and both sides are DETERMINED to win the night almost to the point of hilarity. Much to discuss, and a fun show as always, so […]

Wrestling Observer Live: AEW vs. NXT, Dynamite, plus RENEE PAQUETTE joins us talking the Revolver Women’s Grand Prix

October 5, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW vs. NXT next Tuesday and what it means and does not mean, some notes from the Dynamite show and more. Then, we are joined by THE REMARKABLE RENEE PAQUETTE for a remarkable interview talking AEW, WWE, the […]

Big Audio Nightmare: WWE TV in Japan, Nakajima leaves NOAH, Stardom PPV

October 5, 2023 - A solo edition of The Big Audio Nightmare is back sans Mike Sempervive this week to talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese professional wrestling. This week’s topics include: The WWE Abema TV deal and it means, and doesn’t mean, for the future of wrestling in Japan Thoughts on Katsuhiko Nakajima’s […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Dynamite and NXT, TBS issues, Wembley, Title Tuesday battle

October 5, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including TBS and DVR issues for Dynamite this week and what you should do for next week, AEW vs. NXT on Title Tuesday, Stardom, Bellator 300, AEW Dynamite and NXT TV reviews, Rampage spoilers and more. A fun show […]

Figure Four Daily: Solo Lance Storm gives health update, pitch on Kofi Kingston’s title loss

October 4, 2023 - Lance Storm returns to Figure Four Daily, solo this week with a health update. He also talks “unsatisfying” roll up finishes, how NWA-TNA is wrestling’s Groundhog Day, as well as the creative pitch he submitted to WWE to explain Kofi Kingston’s 7 second loss to Brock Lesnar. He also answers a few fan questions. A […]

Wrestling Observer Live: NXT loading up next week, Dynamite preview, Billie Starkz talks Revolver Women’s Grand Prix

October 4, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the Dynamite preview for tonight, NXT loading up the show for next week, your world famous NXT TV report and more, then Billie Starkz joins us to talk the Revolver Women’s Grand Prix coming up this Sunday on […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Shawn Show: NWA-TNA from the week of October 3, 2002, plus Granny!

October 3, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny & Granny & Shawn & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about including our weekly Granny segment with more MEMOIRS, her weekly wrestling and soap opera reports and more. Then the boys review NWA-TNA from 21 years ago this week, October 3, 2002. A fun show as always so […]

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: The Zbyszkos at MSG

October 3, 2023 - On this week’s DragongKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, I continue my chronological exploration into the history of pro wrestling at MSG in New York City. We continue into the 1920s and discuss the saga of Tex Rickard and how he had taken over the pro wrestling scene. However, he ran into legal trouble and it threatens […]

Wrestling Observer Live: NXT tonight, RAW report, ratings notes, tons of news and questions

October 3, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including NXT tonight, the RAW show Monday with the DIY reunion and the preposterous Nakamura pre-tape segment, a bunch of mailbag questions and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Radio: Russ Francis, RAW TV report with a LIVING PRE-TAPE, and more

October 3, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including more notes on the death of Russ Francis, Jade Cargill getting the WWE push, Katsuhiko Nakajima, ratings, plus your full RAW report with a LIVING PRE-TAPE. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Bryan & Vinny Show: AEW Collision, ROH, NXT No Mercy and AEW WrestleDream reviews!

October 2, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back and we have a LONG ONE here today as we’ve got AEW Collision, NXT No Mercy and AEW WrestleDream to talk about, and we’ve got a lot to say. Well over 90 minutes of discussion, so get downloading and check it out~!

Filthy Four Daily: Best match of the weekend, Smackdown, Rampage, WrestleDream, NXT

October 2, 2023 - Filthy Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including Tom’s thoughts on Smackdown and AEW Rampage this week, plus some thoughts on NXT No Mercy and WrestleDream. Also, the ultimate question: Who had the best match of the weekend? A fun show as always so check […]

Wrestling Observer Live: AEW WrestleDream! NXT No Mercy! Michael Kingston talks new Headlocked!

October 2, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including tons of notes from a great wrestling weekend, AEW WrestleDream, NXT No Mercy, Collision and more, then Michael Kingston joins us to talk the news Headlocked comic book, the Kickstarter for this ends IN HOURS. A fun show […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW WrestleDream and NXT No Mercy coverage

October 2, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including a full recap of AEW WrestleDream, which Bryan attended live, all the matches and angles and notes from the press conference, plus a great NXT No Mercy show and more. A fun show as always so check it […]

DragonKing Dark: The Alaska Triangle

October 2, 2023 - On this week’s DragonKing Dark, I discuss the mysterious Alaska Triangle where supposedly nearly 20,000 have gone missing. There are also reports of UFOs and UAPs and even its own native Bigfoot-like creature — the Wendigo. Planes have vanished without a trace and even a high-level U.S. Congressman has gone missing. A TV series was […]

Wrestling Observer Live: AEW WrestleDream preview, NXT No Mercy recap

October 1, 2023 - I am back with another episode of Wrestling Observer Live, hours before tonight’s AEW WrestleDream from Seattle, Washington. I talk about the latest news from this past week and break down the best from all the shows, including Saturday’s AEW Collision show that went head-to-head with WWE NXT No Mercy. I discuss both shows and […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Are there too many roll-up pins?

September 30, 2023 - On the Saturday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, I tackle a tough question you might have not thought about asking yet. Wrestling matches can end in a million different ways…except when they don’t. Does it seem like there are a lot of roll-up finishes to matches these days? Sometimes a roll-up can be a cheap […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW WrestleDream & WWE NXT No Mercy previews

September 29, 2023 - Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We started the show going over the amount of wrestling there is to watch this weekend. We also discussed the following: STARDOM 5STAR Grand Prix Canelo/Charlo being the biggest combat sports […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Filthy Friday – Tom & Mike preview WrestleDream, No Mercy, more

September 29, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back and, as always, there’s a lot to get into. We give our thoughts on, and predictions for, the two biggest shows taking place this weekend — AEW WrestleDream and NXT No Mercy. Plus, LA Knight is reportedly cleared to return for tonight’s WWE […]

Wrestling Weekly: AEW WrestleDream predictions, Jade Cargill arrives in WWE

September 29, 2023 - WWE On Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa look at this weekend’s big shows for NXT and AEW, Jade Cargill’s move to WWE, and Les highlights the improvements by one of the members of AEW’s women’s division. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!

Fight Game: NXT No Mercy & AEW WrestleDream previews

September 29, 2023 - John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We opened up the show talking about the latest twists and turns with the MJF and Adam Cole angle, including the cliffhanger at the end with Jay White. Some of the other things we talked about: Dragon Lee vs. Dominik Mysterio and […]

Bryan & Vinny Show: AEW Dynamite go-home for WrestleDream, NXT go-home for No Mercy

September 28, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with a fun show because we get to talk about two really good programs, AEW Dynamite and NXT, both of which just happen to be go-home shows headlined by contract signings. Tons of inside details and more! A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: Dynamite review, Adam Cole injury, NXT notes, Court Bauer interview

September 28, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including last night’s AEW Dynamite, Adam Cole’s injury, MLW now working with New Japan and CMLL including an appearance by Court Bauer to talk about it, and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Radio: Tony Khan press conference, Dynamite and NXT, ratings, more

September 28, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including notes from the Tony Khan press conference plus full coverage of AEW Dynamite and NXT, Kemonito going after CMLL, updates on Cain Velasquez and Mark Hunt, ratings and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: Tony Khan talks AEW, Dynamite and Adam Cole, NXT TV report

September 27, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Dynamite tonight, what might be going on with Adam Cole, Tony Khan press conference notes, the NXT TV report from Tuesday, ratings and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Shawn Show: NWA TNA from the week of 9/26/02, plus Granny!

September 26, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny & Shawn & Craig & Granny Show is back with tons to talk about! An amazing Granny segment this week including a new game, her MEMOIRS and wrestling report and soap opera report and more. Then it’s NWA-TNA episode 14, a show neither all that great or all that terrible, just […]

We’re Live, Pal: AEW WrestleDream preview, AEW & WWE business notes

September 26, 2023 - It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal with Andrew Zarian and I — available for free on YouTube. Just click above to watch. We discussed four main topics on the show including: Tony Khan’s pre-WrestleDream media call WWE’s right’s fee deal for SmackDown Jade Cargill at the Performance Center Which matches we’re looking forward to […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Jade Cargill signs with WWE, RAW report, AEW and NXT previews

September 26, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Jade Cargill signing with WWE, ratings for all the big shows this weekend, line-ups for AEW and NXT this week, the RAW report with some great wrestling, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it […]

DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Kenny Omega vs. Great Muta

September 26, 2023 - WWE In our rotation of classic pro wrestling shows we are back around to the GKT: The Greatest Kayfabe Tournament. We ask the question: If pro wrestling were real (not a shoot but the characters as presented on TV were real) who would win? This episode we have two wrestlers from two different generations who […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW and NXT previews, RAW report, mailbag, tons more

September 26, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including AEW and NXT previews for this week, an update on Mariah May, Joyce Grable in hospice, ratings, UFC notes, the RAW report, mailbag and more. A packed show as always so check it out~!

Filthy Four Daily: Bryan Alvarez and Tom Lawlor talk Collision, Smackdown, Tom’s grudge with Adam Cole

September 25, 2023 - Filthy Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including reviews of AEW Rampage and WWE Smackdown, some notes on Collision, and Tom hates Adam Cole. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: Weekend news and reviews, WrestleDream, AEW and NXT and RAW previews

September 25, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including RAW, NXT and Dynamite line-ups, WrestleDream, Collision, Rampage and Smackdown, what might be next for LA Knight, all the weekend news and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Pacific Rim: Sukeban debut review, Chris Jericho returning to Japan

September 25, 2023 - The Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast is back. Sukeban is the new Japanese women’s promotion that debuted in America last week using some of the best freelancers available but working in new costumes and gimmicks. Fumi Saito and I cover Sukeban in-depth including the roster, wrestler history, the characters, the matches, the presentation, the announcers, […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: WWE roster cuts, SmackDown returning to USA, weekend TV recaps

September 25, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including WWE roster cuts, SmackDown returning to USA next year, Eddie Kingston announcing he is done with indies for a while, updates on Adam Cole and Jon Moxley, tons of New Japan notes, Jericho to DDT, reviews of Rampage, […]

Bryan & Vinny Show: AEW Collision review and Rampage Grand Slam thoughts, plus live Q&A!

September 24, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about including some notes from the AEW Rampage Grand Slam show on Friday and a full review of Saturday’s Collision with thoughts on all the matches and angles. Then, the weekly Q&A is back! A fun show as always so check it out~!

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Pioneer era wrestling in Africa

September 24, 2023 - This week’s episode of the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show was both requested and sponsored by Eric Darsie who asked if there is any evidence for pioneer era (pre-1900) pro wrestling in Africa. Africa is hard enough to get modern era pro wrestling news out of, so I didn’t expect to find much. However, there does […]

Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Grand Slam live experience, WWE SmackDown TV deal

September 24, 2023 - I am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking about the latest news in professional wrestling. You can watch this week’s show with a subscription above or listen with a website subscription below. WWE announced a new TV deal for SmackDown this, moving it back to NBCUniversal-owned USA Network starting in October […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Tony Khan’s image vs. Vince McMahon’s image

September 23, 2023 - JJ Williams Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley is back with a new episode. If you followed wrestling the past few months, you’d think that AEW is about ready to become a Spirit Halloween store. Some metrics have been soft, but not nearly as bad as some would lead you to believe. Meanwhile, the […]