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Fight Game: A look back at the first-ever WCW Halloween Havoc

November 1, 2024 - Paul Fontaine is back as my guest host on the Halloween-themed edition of The Fight Game Podcast. We went live on the F4W YouTube channel and you can watch the video version below. We kicked off with our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners and losers of the week before going through our Top Five topics which […]

After Dark HALLOWEEN EDITION! Eric Harrelson part 2, plus ghost stories and more!

October 31, 2024 - After Dark Radio is back with our HALLOWEEN EDITION, and it’s a big one! We’ve got spooky stories from listeners, a legitimate medical study on the past life experiences of children, some other crazy news including Tucker Carlson getting attacked by a DEMON, then part 2 of our Eric Harrelson interview talking The Exorcist Effect, […]

Figure Four Daily: Lance Storm on Chris Bey, NXT, plus Bryan therapy session

October 30, 2024 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including Chris Bey, the auction items Lance is donating to his fundraiser, Vince trying to start a new company, tons of thoughts on this week’s NXT show, plus Bryan UNLEASHES on insurance companies and collection agencies. A fun show […]

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: My new Pioneer era book has arrived

October 30, 2024 - This week marks the official launch of my new 700-page monster research project on the pioneer era of United States wrestling: the DragonKingKarl Pioneer Era Pro Wrestling Omnibus: The Bible of the Pioneer Era of Pro Wrestling. The book is available now in either print form or Kindle on Amazon. On this week’s DKK Show, […]

Big Vinny V: TNA Bound for Glory recap

October 30, 2024 - TNA Last Saturday featured TNA Wrestling’s biggest show of the year — Bound for Glory — with some very high highs and a few very low lows. The highs: Vikingo vs. “Speedball” Mike Bailey in a spectacular X-Division showcase, PCO vs. Matt Cardona destroying each other for our entertainment; and Masha Slamovich vs. Jordynne […]

FREE SHOW! Bryan and Filthy Tom on awesome Smackdown, Chris Bey, knee injuries

October 28, 2024 - FILTHY FOUR DAILY with Bryan Alvarez and Tom Lawlor is back with a FREE SHOW today talking tons of different things, including meaningless banter on energy drinks, knee injuries and more, plus best wishes to Chris Bey and a full review of one of the best Smackdowns of the year with an all-timer moment in […]

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: More ‘From Milo to Londos’

October 27, 2024 - WWE On this episode of my 1000 Hours subseries on the Pioneer Era, I wanted to look at one of the oldest books to talk about that time called From Milo to Londos which gave us a lot of information and also some misinformation. If you’re here, buy my new DragonKingKarl Pioneer Era Pro […]

Fight Game: Can Kyle Fletcher be a bigger star than Will Ospreay in AEW?

October 25, 2024 - John LaRocca and I are back to talk about the major topics in the world of wrestling on this week’s Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off with our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners and losers of the week before going through our Top Five topics which included: Kyle Fletcher’s star rising The BCC vs. the AEW B […]

After Dark Radio: Eric Harrelson on The Exorcist Effect Part 1!

October 24, 2024 - After Dark Radio with Bryan Alvarez is back with a fun show! We’re joined by Eric Harrelson, co-author of the Exorcist Effect, to discuss how movies like The Exorcist and Rosemary’s Baby impacted an entire generation and influenced everyone from charlatans to serial killers, and gave rise to everything from the Satanic Panic to QAnon. […]

Big Vinny V: The positives & negatives from the latest TNA Impact

October 22, 2024 - TNA It’s Tuesday and a TNA pay-per-view week, so it’s time for a new Big Vinny V episode. The positives of TNA Impact this past week: “Speedball” Mike Bailey and Leon Slater had an excellent X-Division title match, and the Mike Santana vs. Moose program is heating up. The negatives: Bound For Glory, the […]

We’re Live, Pal: Is the BCC the new NWO?

October 22, 2024 - It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal, which is also available for free on YouTube below, as Andrew Zarian and I talk about what’s going on in wrestling today. We kicked off the show talking about the tribalism and goofiness between hardcore fans of AEW and WWE. We then hit on some key topics such […]

Filthy Four Daily: Piers Morgan Piers Six, Smackdown, CHICKEN BIG MAC

October 21, 2024 - Filthy Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including TOM WATCHES PIERS MORGAN’S PIERS SIX, Smackdown from Friday night, then the full Sponsorship Snackdown with the CHICKEN BIG MAC. A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click Save As

Wrestling Weekly: The BCC take over AEW, latest in WWE’s Bloodline story

October 18, 2024 - There’s a new sheriff in town, and his name is Jon Moxley. We discuss how the new champ and the BCC are looking to make changes in AEW and whether or not Jimmy Uso can convince his brother to link up against The Bloodline. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! Click Here to […]

Big Audio Nightmare: ZSJ’s reign begins, NJPW King of Pro Wrestling review, previews

October 17, 2024 - NJPW The Big Audio Nightmare is back as myself (Mike Sempervive) and Adam Summers talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week’s topics include: A full recap and review of NJPW’s King of Pro Wrestling show ZSJ wins the IWGP World Title Ryohei Oiwa’s performance against Shingo Takagi […]

We’re Live, Pal: WWE NXT vs. AEW Dynamite, WrestleDream preview

October 8, 2024 - It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal, which is also available for free on YouTube below, as Andrew Zarian and I talk about what’s going on in wrestling today. We kicked off the show talking about what we missed over the last few weeks including the AEW to Fox rumors. We talked about tonight’s AEW […]

Big Audio Nightmare: Queen of Villains, Stardom, NJPW, GLEAT

October 5, 2024 - The Big Audio Nightmare is back as Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week’s topics include: The greatness of Netflix’s Queen of Villains show Thoughts on recent Stardom and Marigold shows A full preview of NJPW’s King of Pro Wrestling show We try […]

Big Audio Nightmare: NJPW Destruction in Kobe preview, Stardom, Jake Lee injured

September 24, 2024 - It’s a SOLO EXPRESS edition of the Big Audio Nightmare as I talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week’s topics include: Ryohei Oiwa’s final match in NOAH and impending return to NJPW Jake Lee’s injury and where that leaves Gabe Kidd NJPW Destruction in Kobe preview Thoughts on […]

We’re Live, Pal: The latest on the AEW TV deal, All Out insanity

September 10, 2024 - It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal, which is also available for free on YouTube below, as Andrew Zarian and I talk about what’s going on in wrestling today. We kicked off the show talking about eating crow, before digging into the latest on the AEW TV deal. We discussed all the things that Andrew […]

JNPO: AEW Q2 business review with Wrestlenomics’ Brandon Thurston

August 24, 2024 - AEW For the first time in two months, Josh Nason’s Punch-Out has returned with a new episode looking at the second quarter in AEW business with the one & only Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics. We sift through all the interesting news & notes from April, May and June and how that has brought AEW […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Sika, Dynamite line-up, NXT TV, plus Sarian Soft Paws talks the Big Cat

June 26, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including all the latest news, from the death of Sika to Dynamite tonight and NXT’s main event angle. Then we are joined by Sarian Soft Paws to talk the death of Big Cat Scott Henson, with part 2 to […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Shawn: NXT Full Sail debut 6/20/12, plus Granny!

June 26, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Granny & Craig & Shawn Show is back with tons to talk about! Granny had some tech difficulties, but she was a trooper and did her segment over the phone, then the boys sat down to review the very first episode of NXT from Full Sail on June 20, 2012, […]

We’re Live, Pal: AEW Forbidden Door preview

June 25, 2024 - It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal which is also available for free on YouTube below. Joining Andrew Zarian and I for the majority of the show was author and podcaster J.D. Oliva. We talked about his brand new book GAIJIN, which you can currently pledge on Kickstarter. We also talked about the low AEW […]

Filthy Observer Live: WWE Raw review, Ronda’s graphic novel, much more!

June 25, 2024 - With Bryan Alvarez investigating what this Hawk Tuah thing is all about, Filthy Tom Lawlor joins Mike Sempervive to review last night’s Raw, preview NXT, read Ronda Rousey’s graphic novel synopsis, talk about Conor, and much more. A fun show as always, so check it out~! Download the subscriber exclusive commercial-free edition here!

Wrestling Observer Radio: WWE Raw recap, WWE MITB takes shape, 2 Cold Scorpio incident

June 25, 2024 - WWE Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the stabbing incident with 2 Cold Scorpio, Indiana’s WWE PLE deal, a key executive let go from WWE, the WWE Money in the Bank lineup, our WWE Raw eport with tons of angles, ratings notes, mailbag, […]

Figure Four Daily: Bryan, Tom and Lance review READY TO RUMBLE

June 24, 2024 - By popular demand, Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez, Tom Lawlor and Lance Storm is back, and, also by popular demand, today they are reviewing READY TO RUMBLE. READY. TO. FUCKING. RUMBLE. That is all. RIGHT CLICK SAVE AS

Wrestling Observer Live: Death of WCW, Dynamite rating, Ultimo Guerrero’s mask, more

June 24, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including why Bryan presumes the Dynamite rating will be back to normal this week and also why there are still many red flags, Jamie Kellner and WCW, the new WWE Indianapolis deal, did the Wyatt Sicks kill everyone, and […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Jamie Kellner death, new Smackdown writer, more

June 24, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the death of Jamie Kellner and what his role was in the death of WCW, the death of the first man ever to walk the aisle in UFC, Smackdown has a new writer, tons of other weekend news […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig: Rampage, Collision, and Dynamite rating thoughts

June 23, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about as we review the AEW Rampage and Collision shows for this week, the latter of which had an incredible main event, plus Bryan has some thoughts on the Dynamite rating this week. A fun show as always so check it out~! […]

Wrestling Weekly: The Bloodline gets stronger, Drew McIntyre didn’t quit & that Dynamite number

June 23, 2024 - WWE On a Sunday edition of Wrestling Weekly, we cap off a very newsworthy week talking about the arrival of Jacob Fatu on Friday’s WWE SmackDown, the issues between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre reaching a new level, and, yes, that Dynamite rating. Thanks for listening and have a great week~! Click here to […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Jacob Fatu’s WWE debut, Drew McIntyre, more

June 22, 2024 - Wrestling Observer LIve with Jim Valley is back. Jacob Fatu finally debuts in WWE. Bradley Craig on Drew McIntyre and Clash at the Castle. Plus, how you can win an autographed Cody Rhodes weight belt and help some kids have a productive summer. Click Here to Listen (subscription needed)

Wrestling Observer Radio: Details on the lowest rated AEW Dynamite in history

June 21, 2024 - Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over the big stories in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Dave and I talked about the following: AEW’s historically low rating for Wednesday’s Dynamite SummerSlam matches Conor McGregor’s injury Okada vs. Ultimo Guerrero Kevin Kelly and Matt Hardy talk about Tony Khan […]

Filthy Observer Live: Reported WWE-Indiana pact, AEW Dynamite rating, Teila Tuli, more

June 21, 2024 - With Bryan Alvarez looking for the right time to pop out & show people, Filthy Tom Lawlor joins Mike Sempervive to talk about all of the day’s news. WWE reportedly closing in on a multi-year deal with the state of Indiana, Dynamite rating collapses, the passing of UFC 1’s Teila Tuli, fun with Shane-O-Mac in […]

Fight Game: Swerve vs. Ospreay heats up

June 21, 2024 - John LaRocca and I are back to talk about the major topics in the world of professional wrestling on this week’s Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show with our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners and losers of the week. Then, we went through our Top Five topics of the week which included discussions on the […]

Bryan & Vinny: Another excellent Dynamite, worst-booked NXT in forever

June 20, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about including our full recaps of AEW Dynamite and NXT. Dynamite was another excellent show with some great wrestling and some good booking leading into the future, and NXT was, well, the worst-booked NXT in recent memory. A fun show as always so check […]

Figure Four Daily: Bryan, Lance and Filthy talk Who Killed WCW?, WWE Speed, how to crossface

June 20, 2024 - It’s a very special Figure Four Daily featuring Bryan Alvarez, Tom Lawlor AND Lance Storm, and we talk about everything from Who Killed WCW?, to the latest WWE Speed tournament, to the PROPER way to apply the crossface and if it matters. A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click Save As!

Wrestling Observer Live: Owen Hart tournament and Wembley, NXT booking, more

June 20, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including a ton of thoughts on the Owen Hart tournament and Wembley, NXT’s preposterous booking for Je’Von Evans and why it’s a bigger story than just his booking, all the news and more. A fun show as always so […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW Dynamite & NXT recaps, ‘Who Killed WCW?’ episode three

June 20, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including a shooting involving longtime MMA fighter Shannon Ritch, a recap of episode three of “Who Killed WCW?”, AEW offering past PPVs on Triller, FantasticaMania, ratings, how much it costs to rent the DOME, AEW Dynamite & NXT reports, […]

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Omega vs. Funk, MSG, July 1984 Observer issues

June 19, 2024 - On this week’s DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, we have a ton of classic pro wrestling discussion on a variety of topics. The latest match in my Greatest Kayfabe Tournament (GKT) is here and the voters are split on a match between Kenny Omega and Terry Funk…but we have a winner! I also have more from […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Shawn Show: WWE Challenge S1:E17, plus Granny!

June 18, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Shawn & Granny Show is back with tons to talk about including whether or not you, the dear listener, have ever seen a GHOST, plus her wrestling report, soap opera report, BOWLING REPORT, what she got Bryan for her birthday, and a quiz. Then the boys review WWF […]

We’re Live, Pal: Thoughts on the Wyatt Sicks, Drew McIntyre & Chad Gable

June 18, 2024 - Image via WWE It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal which is also available for free on YouTube below. Andrew Zarian and I dug right into WWE’s past weekend with Clash at the Castle talk. We also discussed the following: What we thought of Drew McIntyre losing in his home country of Scotland Why McIntyre […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Uncle Howdy kills everyone, McIntyre, news and line-ups

June 18, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including a very newsworthy RAW with Uncle Howdy killing blokes, Drew McIntyre quitting, Seth Rollins returning and more, plus all of the rest of the news and line-ups. A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Raw Is Uncle Howdy, news updates, Henson and Castle pass away

June 18, 2024 - WWE Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the deaths of Scott Henson and James Castle, updates to the G1 tournament, CMLL announces their 91st anniversary show, ratings, UFC this weekend in Saudi Arabia and what is interesting about it, the RAW report with […]

Wrestling Observer Live: WWE Raw preview, Clash at the Castle, all today’s news

June 17, 2024 - On today’s show, Mike Sempervive flies solo and fills you in on everything you need to know from around the world of wrestling. A look back at WWE’s Clash at the Castle and a look forward to Raw, plus TNA Against All Odds and all the news. A fun show as always, so check it […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show: WWE Clash at the Castle, Scott Henson tribute

June 16, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about including the WWE Clash at the Castle show from Saturday night. We also have a special tribute to the last Scott Henson, AKA the Big Cat, who tragically passed away this weekend. A packed show, so check it out. Right Click To Save!

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Was Davy Crockett actually a pro wrestler?

June 16, 2024 - Hour 49 of the 1000 Hours podcast subseries on the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show is a packed one. The subseries is my detailed, heavily researched look at the pioneer era of pro wrestling, or pro wrestling before the time of Frank Gotch. On today’s episode, I answer a question about Davy Crockett whose obituary following […]

Wrestling Observer Live: WWE Clash at the Castle fallout & the build to AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door

June 16, 2024 - On today’s Wrestling Observer Live, I break down WWE’s Clash at the Castle from Saturday, including my thoughts on the finish of World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre. How many more times will Drew get screwed over? Also, It was announced this morning at NOAH’s Yokohama show that WWE star AJ Styles is […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: WWE Clash at the Castle review, Cung Le/UFC lawsuit, weekend news

June 16, 2024 - WWE Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including Saturday’s WWE Clash at the Castle that saw Drew McIntyre losing in his home country and Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn winning the Women’s Tag Team titles. We also talk the latest in the Cung Le […]

Wrestling Observer Live: The producer for Acclaim’s WWE Royal Rumble & Raw video games tells all

June 15, 2024 - On today’s Wrestling Observer Live, I present a throwback to the 90s with Mark Flitman, the producer of the WWF Royal Rumble, WWE Raw and Rage in the Cage video games for Sega and Super Nintendo. He answers your questions like who picked the rosters, the finishers, plus great anecdotes including a funny Bobby Heenan […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: The Rock talks WrestleMania 41, Clash at the Castle preview

June 14, 2024 - Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over the big stories in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Dave and I talked about the following: The Rock and WrestleMania 41 Clash at the Castle What’s up with Ricochet and Chad Gable The mid-level pro wrestling market Conor McGregor Episode 2 […]

Filthy Observer Live: Clash at the Castle, Against All Odds, more

June 14, 2024 - With Bryan Alvarez being sent to culture training, Filthy Tom Lawlor joins Mike Sempervive in getting you ready for a busy weekend. Predictions for WWE Clash at the Castle, TNA Against All Odds, the main bouts from NJPW, NOAH & more. A fun show as always, so check it out~! Click Here to Listen (subscription […]