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Wrestling Observer Radio: A packed weekend, TripleMania preview with Larry Dallas

July 14, 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. Before that, Triplemania English announcer Larry Dallas joined us to preview Saturday’s show and also to talk about the lucha libre scene. Dave and I then discussed the following when going […]

Wrestling Weekly: Great TV moments, Kenny Omega comments, AEW’s updated rules on moves

July 14, 2023 - On a new edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I go over some of the excellence in both AEW and WWE over the past seven days…and a couple of lowlights as well. We also discuss Kenny Omega’s thoughts on criticism of his match with Will Ospreay, the updated rules of combat in AEW, and […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Giant weekend of AEW, AAA, Impact and New Japan shows, All In on PPV, and more

July 14, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with TONS to talk about including PPV plans for All In, a HUGE weekend of stuff with Rampage, Collision, Battle of the Belts, Smackdown, Slammiversary, the kickoff of the G-1, TripleMania and more, plus all the news and your questions. A fun show as […]

Fight Game: Why we hate the saying ‘It’s just wrestling’

July 14, 2023 - John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We got right into our Top Five of the week where we discussed the following: The AEW Blood & Guts go-home angle How long the Bloodline story can go in WWE and where the true payoff with Roman Reigns is The bromance […]

Bryan & Vinny Show: AEW with Nick Wayne debut and MJF/Cole, and NXT with Judgement Day and more

July 13, 2023 - Bryan is back in town and the boys are back with their weekly reviews of AEW Dynamite and NXT! We had the incredible MJF/Adam Cole storyline, the debut of Nick Wayne, Tony D got out of prison and we don’t even know why he was in, the Judgment Day appeared, and tons more. A fun […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Nick Wayne debuts, NXT rating, Emily Sweeney talks new book

July 13, 2023 - AEW Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive returns today and, as always, there’s a lot to get into. Author Emily Sweeney joins the show to talk about her fascinating new book, Dropkick Murphy, about the life of former pro-wrestler-turned-osteopath, Dr. John Murphy. Plus, we look at last night’s AEW Dynamite featuring the debut of Nick […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Nick Wayne debuts, Ibushi to AEW, Mantaur, Adrian Adonis, AEW and NXT

July 12, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the debut of Nick Wayne, Ibushi debuting for AEW with Blood and Guts, the death of Mantaur, Adrian Adonis, full recaps of AEW and NXT and tons more. A packed show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: Bryan’s history with Nick Wayne, WrestleMania in London, NXT TV report

July 12, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including WWE stock hitting an all-time high, AEW Wembley and WrestleMania in London, the world famous NXT report, Bryan’s memories of Nick Wayne dating back to his BIRTH, and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Figure Four Daily: Lance Storm on Wembley, Collision, NWA-TNA, Mantaur, more

July 12, 2023 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including the death of Mantaur, taking care of yourself in wrestling because you never actually know if you’re all right after a big bump, tons of thoughts on Collision and also this week’s NWA-TNA retro show. A fun show […]

Big Audio Nightmare: NJPW G1 Climax 33 preview & predictions

July 12, 2023 - The original alternate here at the EMPIRE~! is back to bring you the world famous New Japan G1 Climax 33 prediction show. Website subscribers can click below to listen. This is the annual odyssey where Mike Sempervive and I run down each night of NJPW’s showcase tournament, complete with our predictions for every single match, […]

Big Audio Nightmare: NJPW G1 Climax 33 previews & predictions

July 12, 2023 - The original alternate here at the EMPIRE~! is back to bring you the world famous New Japan G1 Climax 33 prediction show. Website subscribers can click below to listen. This is the annual odyssey where Mike Sempervive and I run down each night of NJPW’s showcase tournament, complete with our predictions for every single match, […]

Pacific Rim: A unique perspective on the life of Adrian Adonis

July 12, 2023 - The Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast is back with a look at the life of Adrian Adonis from a unique perspective: his friendship with co-host Fumi Saito. Website subscribers can listen by scrolling down. Fumi talks about how they met in the AWA, Adonis’ success in Japan and the last trip to Tokyo where Adonis […]

We’re Live, Pal: Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso, AEW Blood & Guts

July 12, 2023 - It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! with myself and Andrew Zarian. We opened up talking about last Friday’s WWE SmackDown at Madison Square Garden. Andrew was live at the show and talked about the vibe in the arena. We also talked about how the trial of Roman Reigns played for the New York crowd. […]

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: The original Trust Busters

July 12, 2023 - A very interesting era greets us on this edition of my history of wrestling at MSG series on the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show. We are moving away from Earl Caddock into the Ed “Strangler” Lewis era and there are those out there who are not pleased with the wrestling trust. Marin Plestina is giving the […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Shawn Show: Atrocious NWA-TNA from the week of 7/10/02, plus Granny and more!

July 11, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny & Granny & Shawn & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about including WORST CAMPING EXPERIENCES, Granny’s weekly wrestling and soap opera reports, and more, then the boys review NWA-TNA from 21 years ago this week, another atrocious show. HOW LONG CAN THEY LAST? A fun show as always […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Bloodline leads Smackdown to all-time record, RAW report, Collision ratings

July 11, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including catching up with Bryan, Smackdown sets a historic record, Collision numbers, tribalism, your RAW report and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Filthy Four Daily: Filthy Tom does AEW, NJPW Strong in Japan, Insane Clowns, plus Smackdown!

July 11, 2023 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about in our first show with Filthy in several weeks. We’ll talk his AEW debut on match with Adam Cole that wasn’t, New Japan Strong in Japan, Gathering of the Juggalos, and more, plus the weekly Smackdown report! A […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Bloodline makes history, RAW report, AEW and NXT previews, more

July 11, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the death of the Phantom of the Ring, the gigantic Smackdown numbers and how the Bloodline storyline has turned the company around, AEW and NXT previews, Smackdown and Collision notes, RAW report, and more. A fun show as […]

Lance, Vinny & Craig: AEW Collision recap, other hijinks

July 10, 2023 - AEW With Bryan Alvarez away on his 1,234rd vacation of the year, former WWE, ECW & WCW star Lance Storm steps in for a special Lance, Vinny & Craig Show! The guys recap this past Saturday’s AEW Collision which saw CM Punk defeat Samoa Joe to advance to the finals of the Owen Hart Foundation […]

Wrestling Observer Live: SmackDown, our picks for pro wrestling’s Home Run Derby, more!

July 10, 2023 - WWE Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive returns today and, as always, there’s a lot to get into. We preview tonight’s Monday Night Raw, take a look back at the DRAMA of SmackDown, AEW Collision, who Producer Dom and I would choose for the pro wrestling hard-hitters edition of the Home Run Derby, and so […]

DragonKing Dark: UFOs everywhere

July 9, 2023 - You can’t turn on the news these days without being inundated by news about UFOs (or UAPs as they are now branded). The military is seeing them, Harvard professors are seeing them, the public is seeing them — it’s madness! Had this happened in the 1950s, you would have been branded a lunatic. Now, however, […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Samoa Joe vs. CM Punk, firsthand WWE SmackDown review

July 9, 2023 - It’s time for a new Wrestling Observer Live, talking about the biggest stories from the week which included everything from Friday’s WWE SmackDown and Saturday’s AEW Collision. Subscribers can listen by clicking below while YouTube upgraded subscribers can watch there shortly. This week’s SmackDown took place at New York City’s Madison Square Garden where I […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: UFC 290, WWE SmackDown, AEW Collision

July 9, 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. Before that, Ryan Frederick joined the show to talk about UFC 290 which featured a match of the year candidate and a new champion, as well as Robbie Lawler’s retirement fight. […]

Wrestling Observer Live: What would you do with LA Knight?

July 8, 2023 - WWE Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley is back discussing last night’s SmackDown, which had a red-hot New York City crowd at Madison Square Garden. We talk to someone who was there live. He tells us what made this crowd so different compared to other crowds from even just a few years earlier. Plus, […]

Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Collision & WWE Smackdown previews, ratings

July 7, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW Collision and WWE Smackdown previews for the weekend, good numbers for both NXT and Dynamite, Dagan gets the hotline treatment to talk WWE, your feedback and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Weekly: Roman Reigns pinned, Jon Moxley talks blood

July 7, 2023 - WWE Roman Reigns pinned, Jon Moxley’s thoughts on blood, and the upcoming AEW debut of Nick Wayne are topics covered on today’s edition of Wrestling Weekly. Les Thatcher and I also discuss a theory regarding Damian Priest’s MITB win and reminisce on the 63rd anniversary of Les’ in-ring debut. Thanks for listening and have a […]

Fight Game: CM Punk vs. Samoa Joe 19 years later

July 7, 2023 - John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We got right into our Top Five of the week where we discussed the following: NXT Underground featuring Damon Kemp, Eddy Thorpe and Gable Steveson Adam Cole and MJF as the new odd couple in AEW AEW Collision going up against a […]

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: The origin story of The Midnight Express

July 7, 2023 - It’s time for another DragonKingKarl mega-show as my “Saga of” series takes a look back at a tag team many consider the greatest of all-time: the Midnight Express. But if you think the Midnights are only Dennis Condrey & Bobby Eaton or Bobby Eaton & Stan Lane, or if you think Jim Cornette has always […]

Bryan & Vinny Show: AEW Dynamite with Blood and Guts build, NXT with RAW UNDERGROUND and loser leaves town

July 6, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about in our weekly review of what ended up being two really good shows this week, AEW Dynamite with build towards Blood and Guts, and NXT with a loser leaves town and an awesome RAW Underground match. A fun show as always so check […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Jerry McDevitt retiring, RAW ratings, AEW Dynamite review, Kota Ibushi

July 6, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Jerry McDevitt retiring, RAW ratings for Monday night and what spiked the quarters, a full recap of Dynamite from Wednesday night, Kota Ibushi and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Radio: Jerry McDevitt, Nick Wayne, holiday ratings, AEW Dynamite & NXT

July 6, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the retirement of Jerry McDevitt, a look at this week’s holiday ratings, Volador vs. Rocky Romero, New Japan Strong in Japan notes, Kota Ibushi and AEW, UFC this weekend, Dynamite and NXT recaps, Rampage spoilers and tons more. […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Jerry McDevitt, holiday ratings, Dynamite and NXT, New Japan Strong, more

July 6, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the retirement of Jerry McDevitt, a look at this week’s holiday ratings, Volador vs. Rocky Romero, New Japan Strong in Japan notes, Kota Ibushi and AEW, UFC this weekend, Dynamite and NXT recaps, Rampage spoilers and tons more. […]

Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Collision ratings, WWE monster business, NXT and RAW highlights

July 5, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Collision ratings and how Saturday competition is always going to affect them, Money in the Bank and WWE monster business, how it compares to other periods historically, Dynamite line-up for tonight, NXT and RAW highlights and tons more. […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Collision ratings and Saturdays, WWE monster business, NXT and RAW highlights, Dynamite

July 5, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Collision ratings and how Saturday competition is always going to affect them, Money in the Bank and WWE monster business, how it compares to other periods historically, Dynamite line-up for tonight, NXT and RAW highlights and tons more. […]

Bryan & Vinny & Shawn Show: Bryan almost quits after NWA-TNA 21 years ago this week, plus Granny

July 4, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny & Shawn & Granny Show is back with tons to talk about including a request here on the Fourth of July, Granny’s Q&A and Weekly Wrestling Report, her SOAP OPERA UPDATE and more, then the boys review NWA-TNA from 21 years ago this week, a show where Bryan came THIS CLOSE […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Money in the Bank fallout, SummerSlam, AEW and NXT previews, RAW report

July 4, 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 Money in the Bank, Darren Drozdov, Drew McIntyre contract update, SummerSlam matches, previews for AEW and NXT this week, some matches to watch, mailbag and more. A fun show as […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Money in the Bank fallout, SummerSlam line-up, Bryan books Punk vs. Joe

July 3, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including fallout from Money in the Bank Sunday, the line-up for SummerSlam, the Owen Hart Cup and Bryan’s booking of CM Punk vs. Samoa Joe, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show: WWE Money in the Bank 2023 plus AEW Collision!

July 2, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about including two big shows, WWE Money in the Bank with Roman Reigns suffering his first pinfall lost since before anyone had ever even heard of COVID, and AEW Collision with more matches in the Owen Hart Tournament. A fun show as […]

Wrestling Observer Live: WWE Money in the Bank & AEW Collision thoughts

July 2, 2023 - I am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, joined by Joel Pearl from Fightful Overbooked talking the latest in wrestling. Website subscribers can listen to this show below while premium video subscribers can watch on YouTube. WWE Money in the Bank took place in London on Saturday so we break down the […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Should Junkyard Dog be in the WON Hall of Fame?

July 2, 2023 - WWE Editor’s Note: This was recorded on Saturday prior to WWE Money in the Bank. It’s Saturday and that means Wrestling Observer Live. Happy Canada Day! We have lots of stuff to cover: two incredible Stardom cage matches, WWE SmackDown in front of a red hot crowd in London, a preview of what should be […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Money in the Bank, SummerSlam main event, Dynamite, Collision, Rampage, more

July 2, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including WWE Money in the Bank, Roman getting pinned for the first time in three years, all the matches and angles, SummerSlam main events, Will Ospreay, line-ups for Dynamite and Collision, plus Smackdown, Rampage and Collision results. A PACKED […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Discussing modern era candidates for the WON HOF

June 30, 2023 - Dave Meltzer and I are back for a Friday edition of Wrestling Observer Radio. Post Wrestling’s John Pollock and this website’s own Paul Fontaine joined us to talk about the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame as it pertained to modern candidates. Here were some of the candidates we discussed: The Young Bucks Jay & Mark […]

Wrestling Weekly: WWE Money in the Bank predictions

June 30, 2023 - WWE On a new edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I give our final WWE Money in the Bank predictions and share some thoughts on the week that was in AEW including Forbidden Door and Dynamite. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! (sub needed)

Wrestling Observer Live: Death of Darren Drozdov, huge weekend previews and more

June 30, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including line-ups for all the big shows this weekend, Smackdown, Rampage, Collision and Money in the Bank, predictions for the live shows, and more. Plus, we’ll open with thoughts on the late Darren Drozdov. A packed show, so check […]

Fight Game: What’s the best pro wrestling event of 2023 so far?

June 30, 2023 - John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We got right into our Top Five of the week where we discussed the following: The best pro wrestling show of 2023 including feedback from listeners A short review of last weekend’s AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door “Jungle Boy” Jack Perry’s first […]

Bryan & Vinny Show: AEW Dynamite with Forbidden Door fallout, Gold Rush week two

June 29, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back and we’ve got tons to talk about in our 90 minute review of AEW Dynamite and NXT! Fallout from Forbidden Door, Sting almost kills himself, Hangman is sad, Andre Chase returns, a loser leaves town match is signed, Baron Corbin is great, and more. A fun show as […]

Big Audio Nightmare: Forbidden Door thoughts, incredible Stardom cage match

June 29, 2023 - This week’s two-hour Big Audio Nightmare is back to talk about everything happening in the world of Japanese professional wrestling. This week’s topics include: A full review of last Sunday’s AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door including what worked and what didn’t Was Will Ospreay vs. Kenny Omega II better than their match at January’s NJPW […]

Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Fight Forever review, Bryan’s video game history, Dynamite review, more!

June 29, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the Collision rating and what is being advertised this week, our main man BRYAN ROSE appears to talk the AEW Fight Forever video game, your weekly Dynamite report, plus Bryan’s video game history. A fun show as always […]

Figure Four Daily: Lance Storm talks wrestling injury rate, Dark Side of the Ring, NWA-TNA week 2

June 29, 2023 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back and we’ve got tons to talk about including Lance’s thoughts on the injury rate in pro-wrestling and whether the schedule today is having any bearing on that, Dark Side of the Ring, his thoughts on week 2 of NWA-TNA, and tons more. A fun […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Collision down and RAW up, Dynamite, NXT, tons more!

June 29, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including some interesting ratings with Collision being down and RAW being inexplicably way up, Money in the Bank preview for this weekend, AEW Dynamite and NXT recaps and later spoilers, and more. A fun show as always so check […]