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Wrestling Observer Radio: Should AEW bring back CM Punk, incredible Omega vs. Vikingo match

March 23, 2023 - Dave & Bryan also talk AEW Forbidden Door ticket sales. Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including AEW Forbidden Door ticket sales, Alexa Bliss update, should AEW bring back CM Punk, Jamie Hayter, New Japan Cup finale and Sakura Genesis line-up, full reviews of AEW […]

Speak Now: AEW Dynamite: Kenny Omega vs. El Hijo Del Vikingo!

March 23, 2023 - Densie covers Omega vs. Vikingo and more from this week’s AEW Dynamite. The dream match a lot of fans (including myself) have been waiting for finally took place! Join Denise Salcedo on Speak Now Pro Wrestling as she breaks down the March 22, 2023 episode of AEW Dynamite. Video:

Wrestling Observer Live: NXT review, Dynamite, Vikingo, more

March 22, 2023 - As Bryan Alvarez sits deep in meditation, achieving the clarity needed to bring the Chop & Roll Express to success, Semp rides solo. Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about. Topics include a full recap of NXT, which was full of wackiness two weeks away from Stand & Deliver. […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Shawn Show: Retro Raw with WWE literally blowing up Royal Albert Hall

March 22, 2023 - Tonight’s show also features Granny. Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Granny & Shawn is back with tons to talk about including a Q&A segment, her weekly wrestling report, riddles and more. Then, the boys do a retro WWE Raw review (S2:E12) with more fallout from WrestleMania 10, including WWE causing Royal Albert Hall to […]

Speak Now: Wes Lee challengers, Gargano/Waller fallout on WWE NXT

March 22, 2023 - Denise recaps this week’s NXT, which announced more matches for Stand & Deliver. Denise Salcedo kicks off her slate of Speak Now Pro Wrestling shows for the week with coverage of WWE NXT. We are two weeks away from NXT Stand & Deliver, here’s what’s going on right now. Video:

We’re Live, Pal: Is the build to WWE WrestleMania 39 hot or not?

March 22, 2023 - The guys also discuss the discourse around Kenny Omega vs. Vikingo. It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! as Andrew Zarian and I talk the latest wrestling news. We looked at all of the big matches for this year’s WWE WrestleMania and whether we think the builds are hot or not. Then, we looked at […]

Figure Four Daily: AEW buyrate statistics discussion, Lance’s ECW run leading to Impact Players

March 21, 2023 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including the AEW buyrate stats Dave talked about recently, POINTING AT THAT DAMN WRESTLEMANIA SIGN, and then a look at the start of his ECW career leading to the Impact Players. A fun show as always so check it […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Roman vs. Cody Raw segment, SANADA’s future

March 21, 2023 - Are the seeds of the next year of WWE storylines already sown? Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the Roman vs. Cody segment on RAW last night, a full recap of the show and the good and bad leading to WrestleMania, seeds in place […]

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: August 1983

March 21, 2023 - Karl Stern’s longform history of pro wrestling continues. On the latest DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, my longform series on the history of pro wrestling is up next in the rotation. We are up to August 1983 where we discuss Ken Patera in Memphis, Harley Race continuing his record-breaking reign as NWA World Champion, the annual […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: RAW report, New Japan Cup, Roxanne Perez update, Andy Kaufman history, more

March 21, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the death of Kid Zombie, New Japan Cup update, Roxanne Perez, Andy Kaufman and the Hall of Fame, Pat McAfee update, ratings, the full RAW report for this week and tons more. A fun show as always so […]

Filthy Four Daily: Awesome Sami Owens/Kevin Owens angle, BLP go-home show

March 20, 2023 - The hunt is on for the Black Label Pro Tag Team titles. Filthy Four Daily with “Filthy” Tom Lawlor and I returns with a lot on our minds. We talk an awesome edition of WWE SmackDown with a home run angle involving Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens We recap New Japan Strong with Okada vs. […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Awesome Kevin/Sami segment, Roman needs to transition to creating new stars, AEW house show success

March 20, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the awesome Sami Zayn/Kevin Owens segment on Smackdown, how Roman Reigns needs to transition into getting multiple guys over, Rey and Dominick and WrestleMania, tons of notes from the AEW house show, and more. A fun show as […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show: Rampage with Brody vs. Garcia, weekly live Q&A

March 20, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about including our weekly look at Rampage from Friday night, our weekly Q&A with questions from the Youtube chat and Bryan’s Twitter Subscribers, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

DragonKing Dark: The strange funeral of Graham Parsons

March 20, 2023 - Karl Stern’s deep dive into pop culture infamy continues. My journey through the 100 darkest moments in pop culture history series continues on this week’s DragonKing Dark and this week, our show has a twist. Yes, it was a tragedy that 26-year-old singer/songwriter Graham Parsons died. Like many music deaths, it was likely caused by […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens hug it out

March 19, 2023 - AEW’s latest House Rules show is also discussed. On the Sunday Wrestling Observer Live, I have a lot to talk about. I get into this week’s WWE SmackDown where we finally got Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens reuniting and hugging in the middle of the ring. I recap my experience going to WWE’s house show […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW house show a success, Smackdown and Rampage, UFC and more

March 19, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including a full recap of UFC with Ryan Fredrick, AEW house show results and business notes from Saturday night, New Japan Cup, Jim Ross update, Smackdown with the big Sami/Kevin Owens angle, Rampage and more. A fun show as […]

Fight Game: Who should be next in line for MJF?

March 18, 2023 - Boxing podcaster Robert Silva joins to talk about Creed 3. John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We kicked things off with our thumbs up/thumbs down segment, followed by our big picture look at this week’s AEW Dynamite. Some of the topics discussed: Darby Allin outshining “Jungle Boy” Jack […]

Wrestling Weekly: Bracket busting level upsets in pro wrestling history

March 18, 2023 - Les & Vic also talk about Hangman Page’s future. This show was recorded prior to WWE SmackDown and AEW Rampage. It’s time for a giant-sized edition of Wrestling Weekly where we discuss bracket busting level upsets in wrestling history. We also enjoy a few old school stories and look at the main things that happened […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Lance Storm talks wellness improvements in wrestling

March 18, 2023 - Lance joins Garrett and Dave, plus the latest news. 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. But before that, Lance Storm joins to talk about the difference in the wrestling today versus his generation when it […]

Wrestling Observer Live: House show booking philosophy, New Japan Cup and Five Guys, Smackdown, more

March 17, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW’s house show tomorrow and why big matches are more important than individual stars, Smackdown tonight, Dynamite ratings, New Japan Cup update, Eddie Kingston off OTT and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Mat Men: A talk with NWA owner Billy Corgan

March 17, 2023 - Corgan joined the guys on his birthday to talk all about the NWA. Andrew and Rich are back for a very special episode of Mat Men where they are joined by Billy Corgan, owner of the NWA and lead singer of the Smashing Pumpkins. Corgan joined us on his birthday to talk about the upcoming […]

Bryan & Vinny Show: AEW Dynamite Trios Title three-way, NXT virgin storyline

March 17, 2023 - The guys also talk about MJF’s spoiled re-bar mitzvah. AEW The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about in our weekly look at AEW and NXT. AEW had the MJF re-bar mitzvah opening segment with the four pillars and a great three-way Trios title main event while NXT had more with […]

Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Dynamite report, MJF segment, THAT STUPID EGG, more

March 16, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including a full recap of AEW Dynamite from Wednesday with some notes on the MJF segment, THE STUPID EGG STORYLINE and how it might have led to Sami Zayn’s run, Vince McMahon kills his own life story, and tons […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW Dynamite, WWE Hall of Fame, Will Ospreay hurt

March 16, 2023 - Dave & Bryan also talk about the passing of Jeff Gaylord. Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the death of Jeff Gaylord, Great Muta going into the Hall of Fame, Will Ospreay injury update, AEW PPV update, a full recap of both Dynamite and […]

Speak Now: Sammy, Darby, and Jungle Boy coming for MJF & Taya Valkyrie debuts!

March 16, 2023 - Denise recaps the latest with MJF, debuts, and more on this week’s Dynamite recap edition of Speak Now. This was a fun episode of AEW Dynamite! Join Denise Salcedo as she breaks down the March 15, 2023 episode from Canada! Video:

Wrestling Observer Live: Kenny Omega talks future, Dynamite tonight, NXT TV report, news

March 15, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Dynamite tonight, Kenny Omega talks his future, the Bellas are now the Garcias, NXT TV report for the week, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

JNPO: WardLOW, QT Marshall Twitter war, fallout show rules

March 15, 2023 - Where did things go askew for the former TNT Champion? AEW After a two-month break, Josh Nason’s Punch-Out has returned following last week’s head-scratching edition of AEW Dynamite. Joining me is past guest Jesse Collings of Wrestlenomics and Voices of Wrestling. The main focus is Wardlow, who lost the TNT title on Dynamite just days […]

Speak Now: Johnny Gargano returns to NXT, Roxanne Perez, and more!

March 15, 2023 - Denise covers this week’s NXT, the fallout from Roadblock. Join Denise Salcedo on her weekly Speak Now Pro Wrestling show where she discusses WWE NXT, the March 14, 2023 edition. Video:

Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Shawn Show: Granny St. Patty’s Day experiences plus 3/28/94 RAW!

March 15, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Shawn Show is back with tons to talk about including our weekly Granny segment with a look at St. Patty’s Day, her Weekly Wrestling Report, questions and more, then the boys review the March 28, 1994 edition of RAW. Thank God thinks turn around in a week. A […]

We’re Live, Pal: Rey vs. Dominik, new AEW show, Bellas no more

March 15, 2023 - Mike Gilbert joins Andrew & Garrett this week. It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! as Andrew Zarian and I talk the latest wrestling news, joined this week by Mike Gilbert, host of the podcast Brace for Impact. We opened talking about the news Andrew broke concerning a possible new AEW TV show on one […]

Figure Four Daily: Lance Storm on why gambling & WWE can’t work

March 14, 2023 - Lance & Bryan also talk the rumored third AEW TV show. Figure Four Daily with myself and Lance Storm is back with plenty to talk about. Some of the topics include: An update on his heart issue and how he’s feeling Why I hate the Apple Watch Why gambling on WWE is a preposterous idea […]

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: The Zbyszko brothers at MSG

March 14, 2023 - Karl Stern’s history of pro wrestling at Madison Square Garden continues. I continue my series looking at the history of pro wrestling at Madison Square Garden in New York City. At this point, we are up to the 1910s where both Stanislaus and Wladek Zbyszko are having a run. Both were world champion wrestlers in […]

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March 14, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including RAW from Monday night, the segments that just scream Vince McMahon, John Cena comments on Vince, Smackdown and Rampage ratings, AEW house shows kicking off, and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Big Audio Nightmare: Sareee leaves WWE, New Japan Cup update

March 14, 2023 - Mike & Adam also talk the Stardom Triangle Derby Final. 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 Triangle Derby Final pay-per-view Himeka’s Retirement Road bonus track Spotlight performances by Lady C and Ruaka at Korakuen […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: WWE gambling update, Bray Wyatt, RAW report, WrestleMania

March 14, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the death of Dick Fosbury, Barrett Lunde, an update on WWE’s attempts to legalize gambling, Bray Wyatt, new man in charge of Anthem and TNA, New Japan Cup, ratings, your weekly RAW REPORT, and more. A fun show […]

Filthy Four Daily: Tom Lawler recaps WWE SmackDown, Mercedes vs. Kairi, Black Label Pro

March 13, 2023 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including Tom’s trip to the whaling museum, our upcoming match for Black Label Pro, Smackdown with Jey Uso explaining what’s up, and New Japan Strong with Mercedes vs. Kairi in the main event! A fun show as always […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Bray Wyatt, potential new AEW show, Smackdown, Rampage, more

March 13, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Bray Wyatt, a potential new AEW show, WBD cost-cutting and why it’s not an automatic disaster for AEW, Smackdown and Rampage and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW TV rumors, Bray Wyatt, Revolution buys, Rampage and Smackdown, news!

March 13, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including AEW potentially getting a new TV slot, Bray Wyatt no-showing Madison Square Garden, Taya Valkyrie, AEW Revolution buyrate estimate, New Japan Cup, ratings, Smackdown and Rampage, mailbag and tons more. A fun show as always so check it […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show: AEW Rampage, weekly live Q&A talking potential Saturday AEW show, more

March 13, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with with tons to talk about including our weekly look at AEW Rampage, thoughts on all the matches and the format of the show itself, our weekly live Q&A including what AEW should do if they get a Saturday show, and more. A fun show as […]

DragonKing Dark: The Chris Brown scandals

March 13, 2023 - Karl Stern discusses the controversial music artist. My look through the 100 darkest moments in pop culture history begins winding down and this week, we take a look at the domestic violence scandals of music artists Chris Brown. Brown has been hugely successful, award-winning and one of the most influential and important artists of the […]

Mat Men: AEW Revolution fallout, Jey Uso makes his choice

March 12, 2023 - Andrew breaks some AEW/WBD news as well. This show was recorded on Saturday afternoon. Andrew and Rich are back with another episode of Mat Men, discussing the latest in professional wrestling. Andrew breaks some news about an impending agreement between AEW & Warner Bros. Discovery that will see a new hour-long show coming soon. The […]

Wrestling Observer Live: WBD bets on more AEW, WWE bets on gambling

March 12, 2023 - On the Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, I am back talking all the latest in the world of professional wrestling. There have been rumblings as of late of another AEW wrestling show on a Warner Bros Discovery network. I talk about what I have heard, what that might look like, and what audience it […]

Wrestling Observer Live: WWE gambling song, Ruby Soho promo analysis

March 11, 2023 - It’s Saturday and that means Wrestling Observer Live with myself, Jim Valley. We got another #becauseofthefans promo this week on AEW Dynamite from Ruby Soho, but let’s analyze and decide if it indeed qualifies as #becauseofthefans. Gambling and WWE made headlines this week as they are making inroads to having legalized betting on matches in […]

Speak Now: Rey Mysterio going into WWE HOF, Jey Uso on Sami Zayn betrayal

March 11, 2023 - Denise also covers this week’s Rampage. Time for the most chill podcast of the week! The FriYAY edition of Speak Now Pro Wrestling w/ Denise Salcedo where she runs down the discusses what occurred on both WWE Smackdown and AEW Rampage! Video:

Wrestling Observer Radio: Madusa interview, plus the news

March 11, 2023 - On Wrestling Observer Radio, Garrett Gonzales and Dave Meltzer interviewed Madusa. 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 before bringing on Madusa to talk about her new book, “The Woman Who Would Be King.” Dave and […]

Wrestling Weekly: Betting on WWE, AEW Revolution fallout

March 10, 2023 - Les & Vic also discuss Jey Uso’s return to The Bloodline. Can WWE get wagering on their matches approved at the state level? What are the potential consequences if they succeed? In addition, we discuss Jey Uso’s return to The Bloodline and where the major players in AEW stand after a busy week. Thanks for […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Smackdown, Kofi, Elite contracts, AEW and NXT ratings, feedback

March 10, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including an update on Smackdown tonight and Kofi Kingston’s injury, Dynamite line-up for next week, AEW and NXT ratings, tons of feedback and so much more here on FUN FRIDAY! A good time as always so check it out~!

Fight Game: The Bloodline love triangle takes a turn

March 10, 2023 - John & Garrett also were disappointed with 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, followed by our reactions to seeing The Bloodline storyline with Sami Zayn in WWE take another turn. We also talked about John Cena’s […]

Bryan & Vinny Show: AEW Revolution 2023, Dynamite, NXT, more!

March 10, 2023 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about including AEW Revolution from Sunday, the follow-up AEW Dynamite Show on Wednesday, and NXT! Three big shows, tons of details and breakdowns, and so much more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: WWE and gambling issues, Dynamite recap, Revolution fallout

March 9, 2023 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including WWE and their attempts to get gambling on their matches legalized, all the issues that would entail, Dynamite from Wednesday night, all the matches and angles and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!