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Figure Four Daily: Bryan and Lance Storm talk CM Punk and TNA memories from back in the day

September 6, 2023 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including the firing of CM Punk, Lance’s thoughts on the whole situation and what should happen going forward, tons of memories of TNA as they head towards Impact 1000, and more. A fun show as always so check it […]

Bryan & Shawn & Craig: Terry Funk vs. Ric Flair I Quit, Shield vs. Wyatt Family, plus Granny Memoirs!

September 5, 2023 - The Bryan & Shawn & Craig & Granny Show is back with tons to talk about including our weekly chat with Granny, what Granny & Bryan as a tag team would be called, HER AMAZING MEMOIRS, and more, then the boys review Terry Funk vs. Ric Flair I Quit, and the Shield vs. Wyatt Family […]

Wrestling Observer Live: AEW and NXT previews, thoughts on All Out, Payback, RAW

September 5, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW and NXT previews for this week, WWE Payback, All Out and RAW thoughts, all the news from the past few days and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Filthy Four Daily: Tom and Bryan talk Smackdown, Rampage, Collision, All Out, more

September 5, 2023 - Filthy Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including thoughts on Smackdown, Rampage, Collision, Danielson vs. Starks and Orange vs. Moxley, Gunther vs. Chad Gable, and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Podcast: December 1983 in pro wrestling

September 5, 2023 - WWE On this edition of the Long-Form History of Pro Wrestling series, host Karl Stern wraps up 1983 by looking at December. Ric Flair has newly regained the NWA World Heavyweight title — but the big news is the end of the long reign of Bob Backlund as WWF Champion as the Iron Sheik famously […]

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

September 5, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including AEW this coming Wednesday, Smackdown and Collision going head-to-head most likely in November, NXT preview, a bunch of MMA notes, the RAW report, mailbag and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Timestamps: Start: […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Dave & Bryan live Q&A from London

September 4, 2023 - Now available for website subscribers, hear the live Q&A edition of Wrestling Observer Radio featuring Dave Meltzer & Bryan Alvarez from London, England. Prior to AEW All In, Dave & Bryan talked to fans from all over the world at the Sports Bar & Grill Marylebone about any and all subjects pro wrestling — a […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Bryan and Dave review AEW All Out, press conference notes, CM Punk update

September 4, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about in our full review of an awesome AEW All Out PPV! Tons to discuss, pre-show matches, the post-show press conference, your questions on the CM Punk situation and more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Timestamps: […]

DragonKing Dark: Who is the Harvard alien hunter?

September 3, 2023 - For several years now, you may have been periodically reading headlines like “Harvard Professor Believes Object Traveling Through Solar System is Alien Spacecraft” or recently, “Harvard Professor Discovers Remains of Alien Technology on Earth.” So who is this Harvard professor? He is Avi Loeb and he is, in fact, a Harvard professor. But what’s his […]

Bryan & Vinny Show: An incredible All Out 2023

September 3, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about in our breakdown of an incredible AEW PPV, All Out 2023 from Chicago. All the matches, angles, VIOLENCE, history and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: WWE Payback recap, AEW All Out preview, CM Punk fired

September 3, 2023 - I am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking all the latest wrestling news and once again, there is a lot of it. In a surprise announcement Saturday afternoon, AEW announced they had terminated CM Punk’s contract with cause. I discuss why this happened, how Tony Khan and the company handled it, […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: CM Punk terminated, Collision, WWE Payback, tons of news

September 3, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including CM Punk being terminated from AEW, the investigation that led to his dismissal, whether or not he could go to WWE, and tons more, plus Collision, All Out preview, WWE Payback, Smackdown and more. A fun show as […]

Bryan & Vinny Show: WWE Payback 2023 recap!

September 2, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about in our full breakdown of the WWE Payback PPV! Tons to discuss including a great women’s cage match, a great tag team title match, and, well, the rest of the show. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: We’re in The Genuine Era

September 2, 2023 - WWE Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley is back. It’s another weekend packed with wrestling: WWE Payback on Saturday, AEW All Out on Sunday, plus Collision, Rampage, and SmackDown. John Cena’s back and says he’ll be around for “months.”Cena’s return certainly promises to make this fall more interesting in WWE. We’ve had the Hulkamania […]

JNPO: The AEW All In hangover effect on All Out

September 2, 2023 - AEW What a difference eight days can, and will, make. Last Sunday, it was the highest of highs for AEW as they packed in 81,000+ into London’s Wembley Stadium for All In which was, by all accounts, a major win for the company and for the business in general for those willing to move past […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW All In, WWE Payback, and All Out

September 1, 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 discussed the following: Dave’s story on the CM Punk and Jack Perry situation from All In Whether it’s possible for CM Punk to be at All Out Tony Khan’s comment […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Sempervive talks AEW All Out, WWE Payback, much more!

September 1, 2023 - WWE Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back and, as always, there’s a lot to get into. Tonight’s WWE SmackDown and AEW Rampage kick off what’s set to be a very busy weekend around the world of professional wrestling. Previews of tonight’s shows, as well as a rundown of Saturday’s WWE Payback PLE, Saturday’s […]

Fight Game: Two wrongs don’t make a right

September 1, 2023 - John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We hit on our top five topics of the week as there was a lot to choose from thanks to last week’s AEW All In and two wrestling shows this weekend (AEW All Out and WWE Payback). Here’s what we talked about: […]

Bryan & Vinny Show: AEW Dynamite fallout and go-home show, NXT with a great episode

August 31, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about in our weekly look at AEW Dynamite and NXT! Dynamite was very quickly thrown together but everyone rallied and it turned into a really fun show, especially the last 20 minutes, and NXT was one of the better shows of the entire year […]

We’re Live, Pal: AEW All Out & WWE Payback previews

August 31, 2023 - It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! with myself and Andrew Zarian. This week’s show is available for free on YouTube. Just click above to watch. Andrew and I talked about the big topic of the week which concerns CM Punk, Jack Perry and this Sunday’s AEW All Out. Then, we talked about this Saturday’s […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Filthy Tom & Sempervive talk AEW Dynamite & All Out, beer

August 31, 2023 - AEW With Bryan Alvarez having a sick day, Wrestling Observer Live with myself and special guest “Filthy” Tom Lawlor is back and, as always, there’s a lot to get into. Wednesday night’s AEW Dynamite set the table for much of what we’ll be seeing coming up this weekend at All Out. We look at the […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: All In PPV numbers, All Out, WWE Payback, Dynamite and NXT, more!

August 31, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including PPV numbers for All In, the card for All Out and WWE’s Payback show on Saturday, ratings, update on the Seattle Antonio Inoki tribute PPV, Dynamite and NXT TV reports and tons more. A fun show as always […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Dynamite, All Out, Payback, RAW and NXT, Miro and Punk

August 30, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW Dynamite and All Out this weekend, WWE’s Saturday PPV, Raw and NXT TV reports, ratings, an update on the Miro vs. Punk story, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: John Pesek & the history of wrestling at MSG

August 30, 2023 - In this 14th installment of my history of pro wrestling at Madison Square Garden series, I look at one of the toughest and scariest shooters ever in wrestling history who you seldom hear about but should: John Pesek. I discuss how a pioneer era wrestler shockingly and bafflingly helped change the rules of wrestling in […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Shawn Show: Granny segment plus NWA-TNA from week of 8/29/02

August 29, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny & Granny & Craig & Shawn Show is back with tons to talk about including our weekly chat with Granny, a Q&A, the Weekly Wrestling Report, Soap Report and Memoir Reading, and more. Then the boys review NWA-TNA from the week of Aug 29 2002. A fun show as always so […]

Wrestling Observer Live: CM Punk vs. Jack Perry, All In attendance, weekend details!

August 29, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Bryan’s return from London and the scourge he contracted, honestly everything you ever wanted to know about CM Punk vs. Jack Perry with as much detail from multiple witnesses as possible, All In attendance, and tons more. A […]

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: The first Japanese pro wrestler

August 29, 2023 - Matsuda Sorakichi was the first Japanese star in America. He faced all the top names of his era including Evan “Strangler” Lewis, Duncan C. Ross, Edwin Bibby, Tom Cannon, and others. Though on the small side, he gave the top wrestlers of the day all they could handle and was highly respected by the best […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Filthy Tom & Sempervive talk CM Punk, AEW All In, more

August 28, 2023 - AEW Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive and FILTHY TOM LAWLOR is back and, as always, there’s a lot to get into. First, we get into technical difficulties. Because what would a day without them be? Once they’re sorted, we get into the neverending saga of CM Punk and the AEW backstage dramatics. We also […]

Figure Four Daily: Lance Storm pays tribute to Terry Funk

August 28, 2023 - Leanne Williams On a special edition of Figure Four Daily, former WWE, WCW & ECW star Lance Storm hosts a solo edition of the show with a singular focus: his memories of the late Terry Funk who passed away last week. (no sub needed)

Vinny & Craig Show: AEW All In recap

August 28, 2023 - AEW With Bryan away, Vinny & Craig will play. On a new Vinny & Craig Show, the honorable Vince Verhei & Craig Proper talk about, what else, Sunday’s AEW All In from London’s Wembley Stadium. From MJF & Adam Cole’s friendship surviving to FTR winning their trilogy bout with the Young Bucks to STING to […]

Wrestling Observer Live: AEW All In post-show review & reaction

August 27, 2023 - I am back with the Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer live talking everything AEW All In. I give my real-time reaction to Sunday’s pay-per-view from London’s Wembley Stadium. I run through the entire card talking all the highlights including MJF retaining the AEW World Championship over Adam Cole. Also, there are updates on the reported […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW All In review, new records & PPVs, Punk vs. Jungle Boy

August 27, 2023 - AEW Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including a full recap of AEW All In weekend, the CM Punk vs. Jungle Boy altercation, the new attendance record for pro wrestling, a new AEW PPV, all the matches and angles, thoughts on the Rev Pro show […]

JNPO: AEW All In game day preview, early All Out card predictions

August 27, 2023 - With less than hours to go before the kickoff of AEW All In from London’s Wembley Stadium, allow me to present a Josh Nason’s Punch-Out special audio version of my preview & prediction column from Sports Illustrated this past week with some additional thoughts. I talk about how despite what the haters (Hayters?) will say, […]

Wrestling Observer Live: The cross-generational influence of Bray Wyatt

August 26, 2023 - WWE Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley is back. It’s been an emotional week in wrestling with the loss of Terry Funk, Abe Jacobs, and Bray Wyatt (Windham Rotunda). Wyatt touched so many people of different generations. His influence will be felt for years. Is Terry Funk the greatest of all time? While other […]

Wrestling Observer Live: The Filthy Tom solo show

August 25, 2023 - For the first time ever on Wrestling Observer Live, former UFC star, NJPW Strong Champion and MLW Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor hosts all by his lonesome. Observe and listen to his words about the passing of both Terry Funk & Bray Wyatt, this Sunday’s AEW All In, and all of the rest of the wrestling […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Death of Bray Wyatt, Terry Funk Q&A, Mania and All In ticket sales

August 25, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the death of Bray Wyatt and what we know about it at this time, more on the passing of Terry Funk with your questions, WrestleMania and All In ticket sale notes, Collision spoilers and tons more. A packed […]

Wrestling Weekly: Memories of Terry Funk, Abe Jacobs, Bray Wyatt

August 25, 2023 - On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher shares his personal memories of two greats we lost this week in Terry Funk and Abe Jacobs. Plus, we discuss the tragic loss of a legend in the making in Bray Wyatt. We also give our predictions for AEW’s All In. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!

Fight Game: Remembering Terry Funk and Bray Wyatt

August 25, 2023 - John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We veered away from our normal show because of this week’s passing of both Terry Funk and Windham Rotunda (Bray Wyatt). Here’s what we talked about: Our memories of the Husky Harris character that preceded the Bray Wyatt character The great Wyatt Family […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Dave Meltzer talks Terry Funk, AEW Dynamite, All Out preview and changes

August 24, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including an hour on Terry Funk with Dave, a look at All Out, Dynamite from Wednesday, ratings and tons more. A packed, PACKED show as always, live from London, so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: ‘Filthy’ Tom Lawlor & Sempervive talk Terry Funk, AEW Dynamite

August 24, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live Thursday with myself and “Filthy” Tom Lawlor is back and, as always, there’s a lot to get into — not the least of which is the passing of Terry Funk, one of the greatest professional wrestlers, if not the greatest, in the history of the universe. We also take a look at […]

Pacific Rim: Fumi Saito remembers Terry Funk

August 23, 2023 - With the passing of Terry Funk, we hurriedly put together this very special edition of the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast. Terry Funk made over 100 trips to Japan and Fumi Saito was there for many of them. Fumi knew Terry, interviewed him many times over his career, and even visited the Double Cross Ranch. […]

Pacific Rim: Fumi remembers Terry Funk

August 23, 2023 - With the passing of Terry Funk, we hurriedly put together this very special edition of the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast. Terry Funk made over 100 trips to Japan and Fumi Saito was there for many of them. Fumi knew Terry, interviewed him many times over his career, and even visited the Double Cross Ranch. […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Bryan, Filthy Tom and Sempervive talk All Out weekend, UFC lawsuit, NXT Heatwave

August 23, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive AND FILTHY TOM LAWLOR is back with tons to talk about including All In this weekend with all the latest news on the show, who is off and why, an NXT TV match you have to see, UFC lawsuit thoughts from Tom, the NXT TV report […]

DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Brock Lesnar vs. Andre the Giant

August 23, 2023 - One of the biggest possible matches — both literally and figuratively — takes place on this installment of the DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament. What would happen if prime Brock Lesnar wrestled prime Andre the Giant? Two of the most amazing special attraction wrestlers meet in this round with the winner advancing to meet Mitsuharu Misawa. […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Shawn: NWA-TNA from the week of 8/22/02, plus GRANNY MEMOIRS!

August 22, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny & Shawn & Craig & Granny Show is back with tons to talk about including our weekly chat with Granny, questions, her wrestling and soap opera reports, HER MEMOIRS, and more. Then the boys review NWA-TNA from 21 years ago this week, a way better show than usual with a lot […]

We’re Live, Pal: AEW All In preview

August 22, 2023 - It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! with myself and Andrew Zarian. This week’s show is available for free on YouTube. Just click above to watch. Andrew opened up the show talking about his time away for personal reasons, why he was away, and some positive news coming out of it. Then, we talked about […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Bryan and Filthy talk Tony Khan’s press conference, RAW report, ratings, more

August 22, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back today and the boys TRIUMPHANTLY COMPLETE AN ENTIRE SHOW WITHOUT AN ISSUE. Tony Khan talks All Out and changes to the show, AEW Collision, Rampage and Smackdown ratings for the week, the world famous RAW report and tons more. A fun show as […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: All In and WrestleMania numbers, ratings, RAW report, UFC lawsuit

August 22, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including Konnan potentially getting a kidney donor, AEW All In and WrestleMania numbers, AEW and NXT previews for this week, ratings, the UFC lawsuit, RAW report from Monday, mailbag questions and more. A fun show as always so check […]

Wrestling Observer Live: All In and WrestleMania ticket sales, Edge and Christian kill it over the weekend

August 21, 2023 - A power outage put everything on the fritz right before showtime but GODDAMN IT WE DON’T GIVE UP, and so Filthy Tom and I are here to give you the best 15 minutes of WOL that we can give you. Tom will return tomorrow and all this week to give his thoughts on this wild […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show: AEW Collision with awesome Christian vs. Darby match, weekly live Q&A

August 20, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about including another odd edition of Collision with an awesome main event, your weekly live Q&A with tons of questions both wrestling and non-wrestling related, and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!