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DragonKing Dark: Corruption of the peer review process

August 20, 2023 - We need to be able to trust the gatekeepers of science. Science and scientific ideals are at the center of modern political warfare and science should be held to the course of political winds. We need science to be firm and accountable. But what happens when the very process that oversees acceptable science becomes corrupted? […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: UFC 292 recap, new All In & All Out matches

August 20, 2023 - Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the latest news in pro wrestling and MMA. Ryan Frederick joined the show to talk about UFC 292 which featured Sean O’Malley winning the UFC bantamweight championship. You can check out Ryan’s weekly MMA podcast, In The Clinch. Dave and I then discussed the […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Thank you, Edge

August 19, 2023 - WWE Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley is back this week. An emotional ending to SmackDown as Edge beats Sheamus in what Edge says is his last match in Toronto. Is it his last match ever? We talk about that and his legacy. Plus, the arraignment of Cash Wheeler puts a spotlight on more […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: News, Mike Tenay joins to talk Koichi Yoshizawa

August 18, 2023 - Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio. We opened up the show talking the latest news in wrestling as well as in today’s issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter including the following: The latest on Cash Wheeler’s situation Dave’s story on the CM Punk, Ryan Nemeth, and Adam Page situation The WrestleMania […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: News, Mike Tenay joins to talk Koichi Yoshizowa

August 18, 2023 - Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio. We opened up the show talking the latest news in wrestling as well as in today’s issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter including the following: The latest on Cash Wheeler’s situation Dave’s story on the CM Punk, Ryan Nemeth, and Adam Page situation The WrestleMania […]

Wrestling Observer Live: The latest on Cash Wheeler, huge weekend of shows, more

August 18, 2023 - AEW Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive returns today and, as always, there’s a lot to get into, including the latest on the arrest of All Elite Wrestling’s Cash Wheeler for aggravated assault with a firearm stemming from an alleged road rage incident in Florida. We also take a look at an extremely busy weekend across […]

Wrestling Weekly: The person behind AEW’s backstage issues

August 18, 2023 - JJ Williams More drama in the AEW locker room, but we don’t think anyone has identified the real culprit! Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa get down to the bottom of this (not so) mystery as well as discuss the potential end for Jey Uso and Edge in WWE. Thanks for listening and have a great […]

Fight Game: An early preview of AEW All In

August 18, 2023 - John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. Here are the things we discussed: All of the matches that have been announced for All In MJF and Adam Cole working twice on the show How similar the builds were to big matches How far it seems Tony Khan books in […]

Big Audio Nightmare: NJPW G1 Climax wrap-up, great Stardom PPV

August 18, 2023 - Stardom The Big Audio Nightmare with Mike Sempervive and I is back to talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese professional wrestling. This week’s topics include: The final word on this year’s NJPW G1 Climax and what was an incredible final match between Naito and Okada Did that match wash away the disappointment […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Bryan and Lance Storm talk Dynamite, All In, Edge possibly retiring

August 17, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW Dynamite from Wednesday, Lance’s thoughts on that show plus NWA-TNA this week, Rampage and Smackdown line-ups, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Bryan & Vinny Show: Acid trip Dynamite, NXT build to Heatwave

August 17, 2023 - Whoa we are early this week! It’s the Bryan & Vinny Show and we’ve got a ton to talk about including an acid trip version of AEW Dynamite with SEVEN ATTACKS building up Wembley next week, NXT with the build towards their Heatwave show that they’re hoping can beat Dynamite in some demos, and tons […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Koichi Yoshizawa, interesting ROH taping names, Dynamite and NXT, ratings

August 17, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the death of Koichi Yoshizawa and what he meant to Japanese pro-wrestling coverage, interesting names at the ROH tapings, ratings report, Lacey Evans done with WWE, a very bizarre AEW Dynamite, NXT TV report, plus Rampage tapings. A […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Vinny Pacifico talks New Japan, CM Punk, RAW ratings, NXT TV report

August 16, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Dynamite tonight, the CM Punk and Jungle Boy story, RAW ratings, a look at the NXT TV show this week, and then Vinny Pacifico joins us to talk New Japan and G-Force Energy sponsorships. A fun show as […]

JNPO: AEW Q2 investors call with Wrestlenomics’ Brandon Thurston

August 16, 2023 - Josh Nason’s Punch-Out returns for a second installment of the quarterly AEW investors call series, focusing on the second quarter of 2023. The indispensable Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics returns to lend his thoughts, numbers, and an exclusive PDF for Wrestlenomics subscribers. If you’re new, here’s the inspiration: Roughly a month after every financial quarter ends, […]

Pacific Rim: Fumi Saito’s thoughts on NJPW G1, Asuka’s Stardom comments

August 16, 2023 - WWE The Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast is back. I get Fumi Saito’s thoughts on this year’s NJPW G1 Climax like the 32-man format, Naito as the winner, SANADA, Kiyomiya’s performance and who he thought stood out. So much of what we hear and read is from an English-speaking perspective so Fumi offers a perspective […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Shawn Show: Granny’s polka song contest plus NWA-TNA week of 8/16/02

August 15, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Shawn & Granny Show is back with tons to talk about including our weekly chat with Granny, a contest to determine a new polka theme song for her show, the soap opera and wrestling reports, more from her memoirs, and then the boys review NWA-TNA from the week […]

Wrestling Observer Live: CM Punk and Hangman Page apology, locker room reaction, RAW report

August 15, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez is back with tons to talk about including the CM Punk situation with the latest on his promo on Hangman Page, the locker room reaction to everything, ratings for this weekend with NFL preseason competition, the RAW report with the best spot ever in the main event, and more. […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: More on Punk and Hangman, WrestleMania tickets, ratings, WWE Raw report

August 15, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the latest on CM Punk and Hangman Page and everything that happened on Collision including your questions, WrestleMania tickets, AEW and NXT previews, ratings, RAW report and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~! […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: More on Punk and Hangman, WrestleMania tickets, ratings, RAW report, more

August 15, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the latest on CM Punk and Hangman Page and everything that happened on Collision including your questions, WrestleMania tickets, AEW and NXT previews, ratings, RAW report and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~! […]

Wrestling Observer Live: CM Punk and Collision, Smackdown and the G-1, more

August 14, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including all the latest on CM Punk and who can and cannot work Collision, lots of thoughts on Collision, Smackdown and the G-1 semi-finals and finals, news and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Filthy Four Daily: G-1 Finals and semis, Rampage, Smackdown, Tom at DEFY, more!

August 14, 2023 - FILTHY FOUR DAILY with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including reviews of the G-1 finals and semi-finals, Tom’s new favorite show Rampage, Smackdown from Friday night, DEFY from Saturday and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Radio: G-1 tournament wrap-up, CM Punk and Hangman, Collision, Smackdown, more

August 14, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the final breakdown of the G-1 tournament with thoughts on the semifinals and finals, upcoming matches and dates and more, CM Punk and Hangman Page and what has been happening with certain wrestlers on Collision, Moxley shows up […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig: AEW Collision, Punk promo on Hangman, weekly live Q&A!

August 13, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about including our weekly review of AEW Collision, all the matches and angles leading to All In, the CM Punk promo on Hangman Page after the show, our weekly live Q&A and tons more. A fun show as always so check it […]

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Jack Carkeek goes to prison

August 13, 2023 - It’s time for another entry into the 1000 Hours series which looks at the pioneer era which describes wrestling prior to the Frank Gotch era around the year 1900. This series looks to uncover the lost origins and evolution of modern entertainment style of pro wrestling. Jack Carkeek was a well-known top level wrestler during […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Interview with RevPro’s Andy Quildan

August 11, 2023 - Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio. RevPro’s Andy Quildan joined to talk about the UK pro wrestling scene. He went over the entire card of their 11th Anniversary show, which is happening the night before AEW All In. He talked about Tony Khan’s big bet and why he believes it worked. […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Dynamite ratings, weekend line-up, All In expected card, more

August 11, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Collision, Rampage and Smackdown line-ups, AEW Dynamite ratings, the expected full line-up for All In, plus tons of questions from you, the loyal listener. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Weekly: Where WWE goes from SummerSlam

August 11, 2023 - WWE From SummerSlam fallout to AEW burning questions to things we’re looking forward to seeing, it’s all here on this edition of Wrestling Weekly. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!

Fight Game: Larry Dallas previews AAA TripleMania, AEW All In

August 11, 2023 - With John LaRocca out this week, I am joined by AAA Triplemania play-by-play announcer Larry Dallas on this week’s Fight Game Podcast. Here are the things we discussed: Larry’s big call this weekend at the final leg of the Triplemania series and a full preview of Saturday’s show The fallout from last weekend’s WWE SummerSlam Larry watching the show […]

Big Audio Nightmare: NJPW G1 Climax 33’s home stretch

August 11, 2023 - This week’s two-hour Big Audio Nightmare is back to talk about everything happening in the world of Japanese professional wrestling — dominated this week by the NJPW G1 Climax tournament. Topics include: The final verdict on NJPW G1 Climax 33’s league play and polarizing format An In-depth review of everything that led to the quarterfinals […]

Bryan & Vinny Show: Dynamite with All In build, NXT with Rey Mysterio appearance

August 10, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about as we break down an odd edition of AEW Dynamite with some fun segments, some great wrestling, and some weird booking leading to All In. Then, it’s NXT, a night of wrestling, DRAMA, INTRIGUE and more. A fun show as always so check […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Dynamite with All In build, NXT does highest numbers in two years

August 10, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW Dynamite from Wednesday with the build towards All In, new matches announced, NXT does the biggest numbers in two years, mailbag questions and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Radio: UFC class action lawsuit and WWE tie-in, AEW and NXT, ratings, G-1 update

August 10, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the UFC class action lawsuit with tons of details on how it also could apply to WWE, G-1 update with latest standings, ratings, CMLL Anniversary Show line-up, plus AEW and NXT TV reviews and more. A fun show […]

Wrestling Observer Live: LANCE STORM sits in to talk Impact, NXT, more!

August 9, 2023 - WWE Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive returns today and, as always, there’s a lot to get into, including Bryan Alvarez missing yet another Wednesday, as he drives home from the Oregon coast. But, never fear, LANCE STORM is here to keep us company. We take a look at the state of Impact Wrestling, Dark […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Shawn Show: NWA-TNA from 21 years ago with THE DUPP CUPP, plus Granny~!

August 8, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny & Granny & Shawn & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about in our look at NWA-TNA from 21 years ago this week, maybe not the worst show ever but for sure containing perhaps the worst segment in the recorded history of pro-wrestling, the atrocity known as the DUPP […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Collision vs. Saturday night, RAW report, SummerSlam fallout, AEW and NXT

August 8, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Collision getting killed on Saturday and why it’s not going to get easier, WWE RAW with the fallout from SummerSlam, Roman Reigns injured, and tons of news. A fun show as always so check it out~!

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Adrian Adonis biography review

August 8, 2023 - On this week’s DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, we’re heading to the library to talk the fantastic new “Flowers for Adrian: The Life and Death of Adrian Adonis” book by John Ellul looking at the life and career of the pro wrestling star. This book is tremendously well-written and researched and is probably my favorite pro […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: SummerSlam business, RAW fallout, Lesnar, G-1 update, AEW and NXT

August 8, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including RAW from Monday night with the fallout from SummerSlam, the huge business the show did, the latest on the G-1, ratings, updates on Lesnar and Sonya Deville and Gable Steveson among others, and tons more. A packed show […]

Wrestling Observer Live: SummerSlam 2023 fallout, Collision, All In

August 7, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including fallout from SummerSlam 2023, Collision and All In, where things could be going following these big shows and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Filthy Four Daily: Smackdown, Rampage street fight, Rocky vs. Dorada, SummerSlam top matches

August 7, 2023 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including Smackdown, the Rampage street fight, the top SummerSlam matches, Rocky Romero vs. Mascara Dorada 2.0, plus some other fun stuff Tom checked out this weekend. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show: Collision with All In matches announced, weekly live Q&A!

August 6, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about including our full review of AEW Collision Saturday with matches announced for All Out and a CM Punk defense of the REAL WORLD TITLE, and our weekly live Q&A talking a ton of topics. A fun show as always so check […]

DragonKing Dark: The Devil in the details

August 6, 2023 - DragonKing Dark continues to explore the greatest mysteries of the universe (and, perhaps, beyond). This week, I take a look at Satan or, the Devil. It’s almost irrelevant if you believe in the Devil or not because billions of others do and those people make up large portions of the government you are under, the […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: SummerSlam 2023, Collision and All In, G-1 update, Diaz vs. Paul

August 6, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including a complete SummerSlam recap, notes from the post-show press conference, Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz, Collision and All In, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Bryan & Vinny Show: WWE SummerSlam 2023 recap!

August 5, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about in our full recap of WWE SummerSlam 2023! Over 50,000 fans watched a show that really ran the gamut, with some stuff that was awesome and some stuff that totally blew! We will break it all down for you, and it’s a fun […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Time & booking isn’t always to blame for not getting over

August 5, 2023 - It’s Saturday and that means Wrestling Observer Live with yours truly and a lot to talk about. It’s yet another Saturday packed with tons of wrestling with still plenty to discuss from the past few days like the incredible and violent parking lot brawl on AEW Rampage, the A Block settled in the NJPW G1 […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Bash at the Beach 2000, The Elite re-sign with AEW

August 4, 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: Saturday’s crazy schedule Dave’s bio on Adrian Street More on The Elite re-signing with AEW SummerSlam and thoughts on the Cody Rhodes documentary The story behind Bash […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Huge weekend with SummerSlam, Collision, Rampage, Smackdown, plus news

August 4, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including previews of Rampage, Smackdown, Collision, SummerSlam and more this weekend, plus news on the Elite signing new deals, AEW ratings, a live Q&A and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Weekly: WWE SummerSlam predictions — who will be our Tribal Chief?

August 4, 2023 - WWE Who will emerge victorious after Tribal Combat? On this edition of Wrestling Weekly, you’ll get our SummerSlam predictions and some AEW thoughts as well. We’ve also attached Les Thatcher’s speech from his induction into the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame to the end of the program. The sound quality is not the best but […]

Fight Game: WWE SummerSlam preview

August 4, 2023 - John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. Here are the things we discussed: What matches and programs we’re looking forward to and what is coming up short for us with Saturday’s WWE SummerSlam The new Cody Rhodes documentary on Peacock and if AEW fans will enjoy it The Elite […]

Bryan & Vinny Show: AEW Dynamite 200, plus NXT with Santos Escobar returning

August 3, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about in our full-length reviews of both AEW Dynamite number 200 and the NXT show from Wednesday with some really fun and wacky segments. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: Dynamite, G1 Climax, Impact, more!

August 3, 2023 - AEW Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive returns today and, as always, there’s a lot to get into, including what went down during last night’s 200th episode of AEW Dynamite. Plus, a look at where New Japan’s G1 Climax tournament stands, thoughts on Impact, Ibushi and Aldis ailing, and so much more! A fun show […]