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Wrestling Weekly: Vince McMahon is a zombie that can’t be killed

April 7, 2023 - Les & Vic recap a wild week in WWE. Vince. Is. Back. What does the Executive Chairman’s true return to power mean for WWE TV and does that do AEW & Tony Khan a favor? We discuss that and whether WWE missed the moment this past Sunday at WrestleMania 39 with Cody Rhodes not defeating […]

Big Audio Nightmare: Stardom Cinderella recap, NJPW Sakura Genesis preview

April 7, 2023 - Mike & Adam talk about Jay White signing with AEW. The Big Audio Nightmare is back to talk about everything happening in the world of Japanese professional wrestling. This week’s topics include: Thoughts on Jay White’s decision to join AEW The incredible KOPW title match between Shingo Takagi and Aaron Henare Will SANADA finally win […]

Fight Game: Will Cody Rhodes’ redemption story work?

April 7, 2023 - John & Garrett also talk about Tony Khan’s big announcement. Photo via WWE John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show with our thumbs up/thumbs down segment that led into a long discussion around the booking of Cody Rhodes at both WWE WrestleMania 39 & […]

Bryan & Vinny Show: Jay White debuts for AEW, NXT after WrestleMania, more!

April 7, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about in our full weekly review of both AEW and NXT! New tag champs, Jay White debuts, the virgin flips his lid, Bron Breakker kinda sorta maybe turns heel, and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: AEW to Wembley Stadium, Jay White Dynamite debut, WWE sale timeline

April 6, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Tony Khan’s big announcement about Wembley Stadium, what we know and don’t know about the time and date, AEW Dynamite with the debut of Jay White and more, when the WWE sale came to be, and tons more. […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW running Wembley Stadium, Jay White signing, NXT

April 6, 2023 - The guys preview this weekend’s NJPW and UFC action. Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including Tony Khan announcing AEW’s debut in London at Wembley Stadium for All In, Jay White signing with AEW, a full recap of the Dynamite, ratings, New Japan and UFC […]

Speak Now: Jay White, Tony Khan’s big announcement, AEW Dynamite recap

April 6, 2023 - Denise recaps this week’s AEW Dynamite, including Jay White’s debut for the company. Speak Now Pro Wrestling is back! Join on-camera personality Denise Salcedo as she breaksdown the April 5th edition of AEW Dynamite! Video:

Wrestling Observer Live: AEW’s Tony Khan promises big announcement, Heyman talks Cody

April 5, 2023 - Bryan & Mike also review Tuesday’s NXT TV. Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez & Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Tony Khan’s massive announcement tonight on AEW Dynamite. and what it could be, Paul Heyman talks the Cody Rhodes loss at WrestleMania, your full NXT TV report and tons more. […]

We’re Live, Pal: The mania of WWE WrestleMania 39 weekend

April 5, 2023 - Andrew & Garrett talk about the madness of this weekend. It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! as Andrew Zarian and I talk about a crazy amount of news surrounding WWE WrestleMania 39 weekend. We discussed WWE becoming an Endeavor property and merging with the UFC to create one company. We look at Vince McMahon […]

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: The death of Abismo Negro

April 5, 2023 - Karl Stern looks at the strange circumstances around the 2009 death. In 2009, a strange series of events led to the death of luchador Abismo Negro. Negro, who had also wrestled for both WWE and TNA, was battling drug issues at the time and in the middle of the night, he had a mental breakdown […]

Bryan & Vinny Show: WWE WrestleMania and Stand & Deliver reviews with Granny

April 5, 2023 - The team looks back at a very busy weekend. It’s one of the longest Bryan & Vinny Shows of the year as we’ve got NXT Stand & Deliver and both nights of WWE WrestleMania 39 to review. All of that plus Granny’s weekly segment, including her thoughts on all the matches. A fun show as […]

Figure Four Daily: Lance Storm on what Vince return means for WWE and AEW, ECW journey part two

April 4, 2023 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including Lance’s thoughts on the return of Vince McMahon and what it could mean both for WWE and for AEW, how Paul Heyman helped his career, part 2 of his ECW journey and tons more. A fun show as […]

Wrestling Observer Live: The dream is over, Vince returns, RAW report with Brock BEATING AND BEATING Cody

April 4, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the RETURN OF VINCE MCMAHON, it was all a dream, your RAW report from Monday night where Brock Lesnar BEAT DOWN CODY FOR TEN STRAIGHT MINUTES, all the news and more. A fun show as always so check […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: WWE sale Q&A, history of Max Crabtree and Butch Miller, RAW after WrestleMania

April 4, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including tons of discussion of the WWE sale plus a Q&A from listeners, the death of Max Crabtree and Bushwhacker Butch, AEW in London, ratings, a full recap of the RAW after WrestleMania, and tons more. A fun show […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Endeavor buys WWE, WrestleMania thoughts, more

April 3, 2023 - Dave Meltzer joins Mike Sempervive & Filthy Tom to discuss the acquisition. WWE Wrestling Observer Live returns with Mike Sempervive & Filthy Tom Lawlor hosting the show, as Bryan Alvarez makes his way back from Los Angeles. And, par for the course, when the Bossman is away the news will break: UFC parent company Endeavor […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: WWE sale to Endeavor could happen today, WrestleMania Night 2 with Roman beating Cody

April 3, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including what appears to be a sale of WWE to Endeavor perhaps announced by the time most of you listen to this, a full recap of Night 2 of WrestleMania 39 with Roman Reigns beating Cody Rhodes in the […]

Wrestling Observer Live: WWE WrestleMania 39 night 1 review & night 2 preview

April 2, 2023 - Andrew & Rich get you ready for Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes. I am back with a Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, once again joined by Rich Stambolian of Mat Men to discuss the best from Saturday’s WWE WrestleMania 39 lineup and provide a look ahead to tonight’s action. We talk about the overall […]

DragonKing Dark: The Robert Blake murder trial

April 2, 2023 - The Dark 100 continues. Actor Robert Blake was best known for his role in the 1970s TV crime drama Baretta. His star faded and in 2002, he became pop culture famous yet again but for an undesired reason — he was accused and arrested for shooting his wife to death in the parking lot of […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: WWE WrestleMania Saturday, NXT Stand & Deliver, Rey Mysterio history

April 2, 2023 - Dave & Bryan talk Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens, Rhea Ripley and more. WWE Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including full and in-depth live and TV coverage of a fantastic night one of WWE WrestleMania, including the main event where Sami Zayn and Kevin […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Can Cody maintain his WrestleMania momentum?

April 1, 2023 - Get ready for WrestleMania 39 with Jim Valley. WWE Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley is back for WrestleMania weekend. WWE has a lot of momentum heading into this weekend, but there are questions: Will Cody Rhodes maintain his popularity or will we see fans’ reaction to him change like it did in AEW? […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Dante Martin injured, ROH Supercard of Honor review, WWE WrestleMania night one preview

April 1, 2023 - Dave & Bryan also recap the go-home WWE SmackDown. Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the injury to Dante Martin, a full recap of the ROH PPV and Smackdown, a WrestleMania preview, news on Randy Orton, Penelope and Kip, Nick Khan, Tony’s next big […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Vince officially employed, Nick Khan on CNBC, more

March 31, 2023 - Mike Sempervive gets you ready for WrestleMania weekend. Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about as we head into WrestleMania weekend. But, while action takes place inside the ring, there’s a ton of other news to get into, as well. Vince McMahon returns as a WWE employee, Nick Khan […]

Wrestling Weekly: WWE WrestleMania 39 predictions, Les Thatcher congratulations

March 31, 2023 - Les will be recognized with a very prestigious award. It’s WrestleMania weekend and it’s time for a new Wrestling Weekly. Les Thatcher and I give our WWE WrestleMania 39 predictions and discuss a very prestigious award being bestowed upon Les. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! for free

Fight Game: A final look at the WWE WrestleMania 39 card

March 31, 2023 - John & Garrett also talk the debut of AEW All Access. John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We kicked things off talking about AEW All Access, which led into a discussion about how AEW uses conflict on social media as a marketing tool. We then looked at the […]

Bryan & Vinny Show: AEW with return of Bryan and Cole, NXT Stand and Deliver go-home show

March 31, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about in our look at AEW Dynamite and NXT this week! The return of Bryan Danielson and Adam Cole, the go-home angles for NXT Stand and Deliver on Saturday, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: Dynamite and All Access reviews, Don Callis injury details, full Mania lineups

March 30, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the injury to Don Callis on Wednesday, AEW Dynamite review plus a look at next week’s show, AEW All Access, the full line-ups for both nights of WrestleMania, and tons more. A fun show as always so check […]

Speak Now: Adam Cole returns, Bryan Danielson attacks Kenny Omega

March 30, 2023 - Denise Salcedo guides you through AEW Dynamite. Join me on my post-AEW Dynamite Speak Now Pro Wrestling show, available on YouTube or by clicking below. I talk about the return of Adam Cole to in-ring action, the return of Bryan Danielson in a surprise attack on Kenny Omega and realignment with the Blackpool Combat Club, […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW All Access and Dynamite, Callis hurt, Moxley on Renee’s podcast, more

March 30, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including AEW All Access, the Dynamite show with the turn of Bryan Danielson and return of Adam Cole, Vince McMahon, Nick Khan, Don Callis gets busted open hardway on the show, Moxley on Renee’s podcast, ratings, and so much […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Nick Khan talks Vince & WWE PPVs, AEW All Access preview

March 29, 2023 - Bryan & Mike also recap Tuesday’s WWE NXT. Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Nick Khan talking WrestleMania, pay-per-views and sales, AEW All Access making its official debut tonight, the world famous NXT TV review and tons more. A fun show as always so […]

JNPO: The Lapsed Fan goes Hollywood

March 29, 2023 - Josh, Jack & JP discuss this Sunday’s live WrestleMania post-show. Scroll down to listen to the podcast. Let’s face it: The Lapsed Fan going Hollywood was inevitable, given their propensity for limos, plastic surgery, and jet setting among the elite. On this week’s Josh Nason’s Punch-Out, I go deep with Jack Encarnacao and JP Sarro […]

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: WWF Magazine from December 1993

March 29, 2023 - Get the 1993 scoops on Razor Ramon, Ludvig Borga & Lex Luger. “Promotional consideration paid for by the following….” On our rotation of classic pro wrestling shows, this week takes a look back at the December 1993 issue of WWF Magazine. As you can see, the cover story was about Razor Ramon and how long […]

Speak Now: WWE NXT Stand & Deliver go-home show

March 29, 2023 - Denise discusses Roxanne Perez’s return and more from this week’s NXT. Join on-camera personality Denise Salcedo on Speak Now Pro Wrestling as she breaks down the March 28, 2023 edition of WWE NXT! Which includes the go home show for Stand & Deliver! Video:

Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Shawn Show: Granny talks Black Label Pro, plus RAW S2:E13 and more!

March 29, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Shawn & Granny Show is back with tons to talk about including fallout from Black Label Pro, haikus regarding Bryan’s failure, Granny’s Weekly Wrestling Report and more, then the boys review RAW S2:E13, April 11, 1994. A fun show as always so check it out~!

F4D: Lance Storm live Q&A for March 2023!

March 28, 2023 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about in our monthly live Q&A! Questions on AEW, WWE, Impact Wrestling, WCW, ECW, all aspects of his career and so much more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: Increased WWE sale interest, Raw Report, Moxley on Punk

March 28, 2023 - Bryan & Mike also look ahead to WWE WrestleMania 39. Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including WWE FOR SALE WITH TONS OF BIDDERS~!~!~!, a recap of WWE Raw from Monday night with all the go-home moments for WrestleMania 39, Jon Moxley talks CM Punk, […]

Big Audio Nightmare: Stardom Cinderella tournament, NJPW Sakura Genesis preview

March 28, 2023 - The guys also put a bow on the New Japan Cup. The 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 Stardom’s New Blood Premium and Cinderella Tournament PPVs A final recap and analysis of the New Japan Cup […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: WWE WrestleMania weekend, Raw recap

March 28, 2023 - Dave & Bryan also talk about Matt Jackson’s injury. WWE Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back. We recap Monday’s WrestleMania go-home edition of Raw that saw Cody Rhodes hand Solo Sikoa his first defeat. We preview the week ahead including Tuesday’s NXT, Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite, and everything going on this […]

Filthy Four Daily: The thrill of victory & the agony of defeat

March 27, 2023 - Bryan & Tom Lawlor talk about their loss at Black Label Pro. Figure Four Daily with yours truly and “Filthy” Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including our triumphant victory and crushing defeat at Black Label Pro this past weekend, and our different sides of the story. We also talk New Japan […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Black Label Pro, RAW, Adam Cole and MJF possibilities, WrestleMania and more!

March 27, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Bryan’s failure at Black Label Pro Sunday night, line-ups for RAW tonight, WrestleMania, AEW Dynamite on Wednesday, Rampage thoughts, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Radio: Ronda Rousey working with a broken arm, CM Punk, Rampage and Smackdown, more

March 27, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including WWE doing big business in Denver, Ronda Rousey doing WrestleMania with a broken arm, the latest on CM Punk, Sakura Genesis line-up, full reviews of AEW Rampage and Smackdown this week, and more. A fun show as always […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show: Vinny reviews Bryan & Tom vs. Bang Bros, plus Rampage and weekly live Q&A!

March 27, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about including Vinny’s review of the Bang Bros vs. Chop & Roll Express from Saturday night at Black Label Pro, Bryan’s thoughts on his epic failure, Rampage from Friday night, plus our weekly live Q&A with a ton of questions. A fun […]

DragonKing Dark: The Lance Armstrong scandal

March 27, 2023 - Karl Stern’s run through dark moments in pop culture history continues. Lance Armstrong is far and away the most famous cyclist that has ever lived, dominating the Tour de France and many other world class cycling events. He was pop culture famous in the United States and beyond. However, that much domination, especially in sports, […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Will Cody Rhodes win at WWE WrestleMania 39?

March 27, 2023 - CM Punk stirs things up, Goldberg is a free agent, and more. I am back for another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, joined by my podcast partner Rich Stambolian of Mat Men. We run down the current WWE WrestleMania 39 card discussing our favorite matches including the likelihood of Cody Rhodes winning the undisputed WWE Universal […]

Speak Now: Rey Mysterio finally hits Dominik, WWE SmackDown recap

March 25, 2023 - Denise covers this week’s SmackDown, which furthered the build to WrestleMania 39. It’s FriYAY! Join on-camera personality Denise Salcedo as she breaks down the March 24, 2023 edition of WWE Smackdown. Video:

Wrestling Observer Radio: Latest on WrestleMania, AEW business

March 24, 2023 - Garrett and Dave talk about the latest news in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Dave Meltzer and I are back for a new Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We discuss the following: AEW’s All Access show and how they’ve done a good job of […]

Wrestling Weekly: A talk with Nigel McGuinness

March 24, 2023 - Les & Vic also talk about last week’s AEW House Rules. WWE It’s Friday and that means it’s time for a special edition of Wrestling Weekly with myself and Les Thatcher. We lean on Les’ background as a wrestler and a trainer to speak about the Britt Baker vs. Anna Jay A.S. match at last […]

Wrestling Observer Live: CM Punk Instagram statement & reaction, AEW Saturday show rumors

March 24, 2023 - Bryan & Mike also talk ratings, WWE news and more. Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including CM Punk’s statement on Instagram that he quickly deleted, internal reaction to it and trying to figure out how he would be used if he returned, the proposed […]

Fight Game: Why Kenny Omega should be AEW’s top babyface

March 24, 2023 - John & Garrett also talk about the highs & lows of AEW Dynamite. John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We kicked things off with our thumbs up/thumbs down segment which included a long discussion on why Kenny Omega should be AEW’s top babyface star, followed by our big […]

Bryan & Vinny Show: AEW Dynamite with KENNY VS. VIKINGO, and NXT with Duke Hudson putting up Chase U in a match

March 24, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about in our look at AEW Dynamite with the incredible Kenny Omega vs. Vikingo match and more, and NXT with CHASE U ON THE LINE IN A MATCH COMING UP. WHO SET THAT THING UP AND WHY? A fun show as always so check […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Kenny Omega vs. Vikingo fallout and show review, NXT long-term storytelling, Steve Austin says he’s retired

March 23, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW Dynamite from last night with that amazing Vikingo vs. Kenny Omega main event, AEW expanding house shows, Steve Austin talks WrestleMania, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!