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Wrestling Observer Live: Hangman Page update, AEW vs. NXT with full reviews, more

October 19, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including an update on Hangman Page, full reviews of AEW Dynamite and NXT from Wednesday night, the latest in the AEW investigation, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: WON Hall of Fame ballot discussion show, pt. 1

October 19, 2022 - Our most popular shows of the year are back: the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame ballot discussion. On this opener, I talk about this year’s rule changes, the many new tag teams, discussion about Sgt. Slaughter and many others. Part one of three has arrived.

Wrestling Observer Radio: Hangman Page update, AEW and NXT head-to-head, more

October 19, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons of news including an update on Hangman Page and his injury on Dynamite, AEW and NXT reviews, Chris Jericho re-signs with AEW, Rock and Nick Khan, ROH TV update, ratings, MMA notes and more. A fun show as always so check it […]

Speak Now: AEW Dynamite and WWE NXT recaps

October 19, 2022 - This is a very busy episode of Speak Now Pro Wrestling hosted by Denise Salcedo. There was a lot that occurred on AEW Dynamite which unfortunately included Hangman Adam Page being stretchered out, a great promo exchange between MJF and William Regal, and a lot more. Plus on the NXT side of things, we had […]

Figure Four Daily: Lance Storm wacky breaking into wrestling stories, Dynamite length, WRP memories, more

October 18, 2022 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including whether AEW would be better off with a three-hour Dynamite as opposed to two hours of Dynamite and an hour of Rampage on Friday, Pork Chops, WRP memories, tons of stories of breaking into wrestling as a clueless […]

Wrestling Observer Live: AEW vs. NXT, RAW report, Jericho re-signs with AEW, more

October 18, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW vs. NXT tonight, the giant shows both sides are putting on head-to-head, Rampage and Smackdown ratings and what was interesting about the latter, RAW report from Monday night and tons more. A fun show as always so […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: RAW report, AEW vs. NXT, FTR vs. Aussie Open, ratings, more

October 18, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including AEW and NXT line-ups for Tuesday, the full RAW report for Monday night, AEW’s reality show, FTR vs. Aussie Open, ratings, Shocker arrested, MMA fighters no longer allowed to gamble on fights and tons more. A fun show […]

Figure Four Daily: Bryan and Filthy Tom talk Smackdown with Bray return, NJPW Strong, more!

October 18, 2022 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about in our weekly look at Smackdown on FOX (or not on FOX in Bryan’s case), New Japan Strong with a bizarre main event finish, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: AEW vs. NXT, RAW preview, Bray Wyatt return, TONS of news

October 17, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the line-ups for RAW, AEW and NXT, the Tuesday Night War, HHH has COVID, the AEW reality show, the return of Bray Wyatt, Bryan vs. the Villanos, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Wrestling deaths, TripleMania, Bray, Day One, ratings, TV reviews, more

October 17, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the deaths of Kitamura, Jose Rivera and Humberto Garza, TripleMania results, New Japan TV tournament update, Day One WWE PPV seemingly down, ratings, RAW, AEW and NXT line-ups, Smackdown, Rampage and more. A fun show as always so […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show: Rampage, weekly live Q&A, PORK CHOPS

October 17, 2022 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about including AEW Rampage from Friday, our weekly live Q&A with tons of questions including WHAT IS BETTER THAN A PORKCHOP (everything), and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

DragonKing Dark: 1982’s Poltergeist

October 16, 2022 - We continue celebrating Halloween all month long and this week, myself and Tonya from WhenItWasCool.com discuss the classic 1982 horror movie Poltergeist. Into the pop culture lexicon entered the eerie phrase: “They’re here!” And beyond the storyline itself, the movie was followed by the tragic death of its young star. Poltergeist gave birth to multiple […]

Wrestling Observer Live: There’s something about Sami

October 16, 2022 - The Saturday edition of Wrestling Observer Live has arrived. We had tons of debuts and returns on TV Friday. One of them was Bray Wyatt, who returned for a seemingly emotional promo on SmackDown only to be interrupted by a video with mysterious iconography. Where is this leading? Rey Mysterio won’t fight his son on […]

Mat Men: Bray Wyatt and Gallows & Anderson return to WWE, AEW’s new titleholder

October 15, 2022 - After a week away, Andrew and Rich are back with another episode of Mat Men recorded prior to all of Friday night’s action. We discuss last Saturday’s WWE Extreme Rules and, of course, the return of Bray Wyatt at the end of the show. What form will his character take this time and is the […]

Speak Now: Bray Wyatt emotional promo on SmackDown

October 15, 2022 - Join Denise Salcedo as she breaks down the October 14th edition of WWE Friday Night SmackDown that included a very emotional promo by Bray Wyatt.

Wrestling Weekly: A week of returns and debuts

October 14, 2022 - Les & Vic discuss Bray Wyatt, Renee Paquette, and more. WWE Lots of returns and re-signings in WWE and AEW to discuss on this edition of Wrestling Weekly. We talk Bray Wyatt, The Good Brothers, Renee Paquette, and Jon Moxley’s new AEW contract. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!

Wrestling Observer Live: Sempervive talks the latest news, passing of Katsuya Kitamura

October 14, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back to talk about all of the news in professional wrestling, including the passing of former New Japan pro wrestler Katsuya Kitamura, Saraya’s decision to join AEW, Jon Moxley’s new contract stipulations, ratings news, weekend shows, and much more! A fun show as always so check it out~!

Bryan & Vinny Show: AEW Dynamite Canadian debut plus NXT build towards HAVOC

October 14, 2022 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about in our look at AEW Dynamite with their Canadian debut and NXT with their build towards Halloween Havoc — and both shows are building towards their HEAD-TO-HEAD BATTLE NEXT TUESDAY. A fun show as always so check it out~!

JNPO: Ariel Helwani on Tony Khan AEW controversy, Triple H WWE interview criticism, CM Punk

October 13, 2022 - Helwani talked about the fallout from his comments on last Wednesday’s interview. The following is a free podcast. Scroll down to listen. 24 hours after his comments on his interview with AEW head Tony Khan went viral on wrestling Twitter, Ariel Helwani makes his serendipitous debut on Josh Nason’s Punch-Out. In our 35-minute talk and […]

Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Dynamite review, Renee signs with AEW, NXT huge audience, more

October 13, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW Dynamite from Wednesday night, the hiring of Renee Paquette and what she can bring to the company, NXT does great numbers on Wednesday, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW Dynamite and NXT reviews, ratings, Ariel on Tony Khan, New Japan New York, more

October 13, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including full reviews of AEW and NXT, Ariel Helwani talking his Tony Khan interview, New Japan in New York, TripleMania, Renee debuting for AEW, mailbag and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Timestamps: 0:55: […]

Speak Now: AEW Dynamite Canada debut, show recap

October 13, 2022 - AEW made their Canadian debut! Join Denise Salcedo on her weekly Speak Now Pro Wrestling review show where she recaps the events that unfolded. Topics include: the debut of Renee Paquette, the continuation of Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus, the return of Shawn Spears, a heated confrontation between Jon Moxley and Hangman Adam Page, a new […]

Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Dynamite preview, NXT TV review, odd RAW quarter spike, more

October 12, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW Dynamite tonight in Toronto, a bizarre RAW ratings spike and why it might have happened, your NXT TV report from Tuesday night, all the news and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Big Audio Nightmare: NJPW Declaration of Power & GLEAT reviews

October 12, 2022 - We are back with another Big Audio Nightmare to talk everything happening in the world of Japanese professional wrestling over the past week. This week’s topics include: A full review of last weekend’s NJPW Declaration of Power event Thoughts on the return of Ren Narita and where he may fit with the NJPW TV Title […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show: Essence of Vinny-ism, plus Granny, RAW 40 and more!

October 12, 2022 - The Bryan & Vinny & Granny & Craig & Shawn Show is back — yes, that’s a lot of people — with a packed show look at the ESSENCE OF VINNY-ISM with special guest Shawn, who knows Vinny better than almost anyone, Granny’s Weekly segment, RAW 40 and tons more. A fun show as always […]

Speak Now: The build to Halloween Havoc continues, WWE NXT recap

October 12, 2022 - Happy Tuesday! I am back to chat WWE NXT on my weekly Speak Now Pro Wrestling podcast! Today’s show included: Bron Breakker vs. Javier Bernal, triple threat tag team No. 1 contenders’ match set to determine Pretty Deadly’s next challengers, Nathan Frazer and Axiom determine best-of-three winner in third and final showdown, Alba Fyre sets […]

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Frankenstein in pro wrestling

October 11, 2022 - This week on the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Audio Show we talk about the Frankenstein Monster in pro wrestling! Yes, the creature has popped up a few times in wrestling, most famously in Los Angeles and Memphis. We tell you all about that today — and we talk about the shoot fight Frankenstein had with Andre […]

Wrestling Observer Live: RAW Report, Lesnar and Good Brothers return, AEW and WWE ratings, more

October 11, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including RAW from Monday night, the returns of Brock Lesnar and the Good Brothers, NXT preview, Smackdown and AEW ratings from last Friday night, tons of news and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Radio: New Japan notes, new title, Lesnar, Gallows and Anderson, RAW report, more

October 11, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the New Japan show that just ended featuring Jay White in the main event, the Tokyo Dome line-up thus far, the new TV title, Gallows and Anderson returning, Brock Lesnar, ratings, the RAW report for Monday night and […]

Figure Four Daily: Smackdown on FOX, Extreme Rules, New Japan Strong and more

October 10, 2022 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including a full review of Smackdown on FOX, some notes on the Smackdown matches at Extreme Rules, New Japan Strong with Juice Robinson talking about Shibata’s balls, and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: Bray Wyatt returns, Extreme Rules results, New Japan new belt, Jon Moxley, more

October 10, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the return of Bray Wyatt, where they appear to be going with the character, all the matches and angles from Extreme Rules, an NXT line-up for tomorrow, New Japan steals Bryan’s intellectual property, Jon Moxley and AEW and […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show: Extreme Rules 2022 plus our weekly live Q&A!

October 10, 2022 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about in our look at WWE Extreme Rules from Saturday night, all the matches and angles and the return of Bray Wyatt, plus our weekly LIVE Q&A with questions from our Youtube and Twitch listeners and Bryan’s Super Followers! A fun show […]

DragonKing Dark: Reviewing the Jeffrey Dahmer Netflix show ‘Monster’

October 10, 2022 - On this week’s DragonKing Dark, we take a look at a real-life monster. A new and controversial Netflix series called Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story is currently one of the most popular streaming series of the year. Myself and Tonya from When It Was Cool have watched it and this week’s show is our review. […]

Wrestling Observer Live: WWE Extreme Rules recap, Bray Wyatt is back

October 9, 2022 - On Sunday’s Wrestling Observer Live, I am again joined by Matt Ryan of Catalyst Wrestling to discuss the weekend’s happenings in WWE and beyond. We begin by breaking down Saturday’s WWE Extreme Rules and what we liked about the show itself. The big story, of course, was the return of Bray Wyatt. We talk about […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Extreme Rules, Smackdown, Rampage, Battle of the Belts, Moxley vs. Gage, more

October 9, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back to try to make heads or tails of 1000 SHOWS THIS WEEKEND — WWE Extreme Rules, Smackdown, Battle of the Belts, Rampage, Bound for Glory, Mox vs. Gage, more on Moxley re-signing, any other news we can think of and more. A fun show […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Antonio Inoki bio, Jon Moxley’s new contract

October 9, 2022 - Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio going over the news in this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Topics include: A long discussion on Dave’s Antonio Inoki bio Jon Moxley’s new contract with AEW Renee Paquette WWE’s announcer shakeup AEW Dynamite ratings and the overrun More on Sammy and Andrade Click on the link […]

Wrestling Observer Live: If Bray Wyatt returns, will his matches be better this time?

October 9, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley is back ahead of tonight’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view. It wasn’t that long ago that fans were complaining about the overly dramatic and theatric wrestling matches featuring The Fiend. Remember the giant music box and black goo on the forehead of Alexa Bliss at WrestleMania 37? Will Bray Wyatt […]

Speak Now: WWE SmackDown, AEW Rampage, and Battle of the Belts, oh my!

October 8, 2022 - Lots to discuss on this Friday night edition of Speak Now Pro Wrestling hosted by Denise Salcedo! We kick things off with WWE SmackDown, then chat AEW Rampage, and close it out with Battle of the Belts IV! Tune in for a fun show!

Wrestling Weekly: Andrade, Sammy & AEW’s latest backstage issues

October 7, 2022 - Les and Vic discuss all of the happenings from the wrestling week. Once again, behind the scenes happenings in AEW are grabbing the headlines. On a new Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I share our thoughts on what went down this past Wednesday between Andrade El Idolo and Sammy Guevara prior to AEW Dynamite that […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Giant weekend of big shows, previews, Gage vs. Mox and more!

October 7, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Nick Gage vs. Moxley this weekend and the sticky situation they found themselves in, AEW Rampage, Battle of the Belts, Smackdown, Bound for Glory, Extreme Rules, A FUCKING MAGIC SHOW, and more. A fun show as always so […]

Bryan & Vinny Show: AEW Dynamite three-year anniversary show plus NXT!

October 7, 2022 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about in our look at both the AEW Dynamite three-year anniversary show and also NXT with the Brawling Brutes vs. Pretty Deadly in the main event. Also, a note on the AEW Dynamite overrun. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Pacific Rim: Fumi Saito remembers Antonio Inoki

October 6, 2022 - Fumi Saito, the man who literally wrote the book on Antonio Inoki, gives his thoughts and memories of Inoki on this very special episode of Pacific Rim. Fumi and I talk about Inoki’s history and legacy: his creativity, his greatest matches and opponents, his place in history, the story of his WWE title win, why […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Andrade and Sami fight, three-year anniversary Dynamite, WWE switches up announce teams

October 6, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including a bunch of details on what happened with Sammy Guevara and Andrade building up and leading to their brawl last night, lots of questions coming out of it, a full look at the 3-year anniversary Dynamite, WWE switching […]

Pacific Rim: Fumi Saito remembers Antonio Inoki

October 6, 2022 - Fumi Saito, the man who literally wrote the book on Antonio Inoki, gives his thoughts and memories of Inoki on this very special episode of Pacific Rim. Fumi and I talk about Inoki’s history and legacy: his creativity, his greatest matches and opponents, his place in history, the story of his WWE title win, why […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Sammy vs. Andrade altercation, three-year anniversary Dynamite, Inoki and more

October 6, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the Sammy Guevara vs. Andrade incident backstage at AEW, the three-year anniversary Dynamite, NXT, more on Antonio Inoki, ratings and more. A packed show as always so check it out~! Timestamps: Start: Andrade/Sammy Guevara fight 18:56: AEW signs […]

Speak Now: Andrade-Sammy drama, AEW Dynamite anniversary show recap

October 6, 2022 - This is a loaded episode of Speak Now Pro Wrestling with Denise Salcedo! The episode kicks off with an in-depth recap and analysis of the backstage drama between Andrade and Sammy Guevara, then Denise dives into AEW Dynamite coverage. Topics discussed include Wheeler Yuta vs MJF, Wardlow and Brian Cage, the women’s segment, National Scissoring […]

Wrestling Observer Live: National Scissoring Day, AEW Anniversary, NXT review, Bray Wyatt, more!

October 5, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including NATIONAL SCISSORING DAY, AEW’s three-year anniversary and the line-up for the show tonight, tons of news, THE BRAY WYATT CHARACTER, plus NXT TV review and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Speak Now: Another new WWE NXT era begins

October 5, 2022 - Join me as I review Tuesday’s episode of WWE NXT which starts another new era. What changed and what remained the same? We discuss it all on the latest Speak Now, available on YouTube or in podcast form. {radioShow free/speaknowoct4.mp3

DRAGONKINGKARL, DRAGONKINGKARL CLASSIC WRESTLING SHOW, KARL STERN

October 5, 2022 - We venture into the night on this week’s DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show. There have been vampires in pro wrestling in the past: Gangrel and The Brood, Kevin Thorn (Mordecai), Vampiro, Vince McMahon (har, har, har), but has the head vampire himself, Dracula, ever appeared as a character in the squared circle? He has been elusive, […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show: Raw 39 with Savage getting his hands on Crush, plus Granny!

October 5, 2022 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Granny Show is back with tons to talk about including TECH ISSUES AS ALWAYS, our weekly Granny segment, WHAT IS VINCE MCMAHON DOING RIGHT NOW?, her weekly book reading and wrestling report and more. Then the boys review RAW 39 with Macho Man finally getting his hands on […]