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Figure Four Daily: Lance Storm live Q&A for October 2022

October 4, 2022 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about in our monthly live Q&A! A fun show as always so check it out~!

JNPO: Impact’s Scott D’Amore on Bound for Glory, state of the company

October 4, 2022 - The Impact VP talked about the decision to move PPVs to Fridays and more. With their Bound for Glory pay-per-view coming this Friday, it was the right time to welcome first-time guest and Impact Wrestling/Anthem Sports & Entertainment senior vice president Scott D’Amore to Josh Nason’s Punch-Out. In our thirty minute chat found below, we […]

Wrestling Observer Live: RAW report, Andrade vs. Sammy, Inoki, NXT and Dynamite previews

October 4, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with — well, no Mike Sempervive as his cord is broken right before National Scissoring Day. So Bryan will talk RAW from Monday night, Antonio Inoki, NXT and Dynamite previews, Sammy vs. Andrade on social media, and all the big stories. A fun time […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: More on Inoki, RAW report, AEW and NXT previews, ratings, more!

October 4, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including more Inoki questions from the mailbag, Royal Rumble ticket sales, ratings, NXT and AEW Dynamite previews, RAW report and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Timestamps: Start: Royal Rumble tickets, NXT & AEW […]

Big Audio Nightmare: Remembering Antonio Inoki, Stardom 5 Star GP final review

October 4, 2022 - We are back with another Big Audio Nightmare to talk everything happening in the world of Japanese professional wrestling, dominated by the passing of the legendary Antonio Inoki. This week’s topics include: Reflections on the life and career of the legendary Inoki A full review of the Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix and the tournament […]

Filthy Four Daily: Stardom Grand Prix, New Japan Strong, Smackdown, Inoki memories

October 3, 2022 - Filthy Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with TONS to talk about today including the death of Antonio Inoki, some famous matches Tom recently watched, Stardom Grand Prix semi-finals and finals, New Japan Strong, Smackdown and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: Death of Inoki, Smackdown, Rampage, RAW, Dynamite, more

October 3, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the death of Antonio Inoki and his tie-in to mixed martial arts, RAW and Dynamite line-ups, Smackdown and Rampage, Ricky Steamboat wrestling again, the whole nine yards. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Radio: Antonio Inoki Q&A, Smackdown and Rampage, weekend shows, more

October 3, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including more on Antonio Inoki, questions from listeners, Space TV and AEW, Daniel Cormier, RAW and AEW line-ups, Smackdown ratings notes, Rampage and Smackdown notes, Royal Quest, Stardom, Bellator and tons more. A fun show as always so check […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show: Rampage with Meat Man vs. RUSH, weekly live Q&A and more!

October 3, 2022 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about in our look at a very weird AEW Rampage this week, a totally not-marquee show that was still a lot of fun if you actually watched it. Then, our live Youtube viewers and Bryan’s SUPER FOLLOWERS jump into our weekly live […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Inoki’s legacy, Daniel Cormier WWE appearance

October 3, 2022 - On the Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, I am joined by Matt Ryan from Catalyst Wrestling to talk about the week’s biggest pro wrestling stories. Antonio Inoki passed away on Friday at the age of 79. We discuss his legacy on the business and his influence on MMA’s insurgence in popularity. Matt ponders that […]

DragonKing Dark: 1984’s ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’

October 2, 2022 - I interrupt our 100 darkest moments in pop culture history series for the month of October as we are celebrating Halloween all month long. For this kickoff, I am joined by my wife, Tonya, from When It Was Cool to discuss one of the most iconic horror movies ever: 1984’s A Nightmare on Elm Street. […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Antonio Inoki passes away, Evan Husney talks Tales from the Territories

October 1, 2022 - Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio. Evan Husney, Executive Producer of Dark Side of the Ring joins us to talk about his new project with Jason Eisener and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions, Tales from the Territories. Before we talk to Evan, we discuss the passing of Antonio Inoki. Dave talks […]

Wrestling Weekly: AEW ratings dip wasn’t just due to a hurricane

September 30, 2022 - Les & Vic give some thoughts as to why AEW viewership dipped this week. On the latest Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I explain why we think the drop in this week’s Dynamite rating was about much more than hurricane coverage on TV. We are sending our best to everyone who’s been affected and hope […]

Wrestling Observer Live: VICE Vince documentary, help an AEW staffer, Dynamite ratings, tons of news

September 30, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including an AEW staffer’s house burning down and how you can help, Dynamite ratings, update on the NXT Performance Center, VICE doing a documentary on Vince McMahon, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Big Audio Nightmare: Stardom 5 Star final stretch, Takeshita vs. Higuchi classic

September 30, 2022 - We are back with this week’s Big Audio Nightmare to talk everything happening in the world of Japanese professional wrestling. This week’s topics include: A full report on the most recent Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix shows and what the must-watch matches are A full preview of this weekend’s final night of the 5 Star […]

Bryan & Vinny Show: AEW Dynamite with Jericho vs. Bandido, NXT with PRETTY DEADLY, and more!

September 30, 2022 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about in our look at AEW Dynamite and NXT 2.0! Dynamite had its highs and lows but holy smokes what a main event, and NXT, well, who cares, we got that awesome skit with PRETTY DEADLY. A fun show as always so check it […]

Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Dynamite, Jericho, Britt Baker, NXT notes, injury updates, tons more

September 29, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including all sorts of discussion of Dynamite, Chris Jericho vs. Bandido, the women’s segment and Britt Baker, NXT ratings plus notes on the Performance Center after the hurricane, injury updates and more. A PACKED show as always so check […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW and NXT, ratings, tons of MMA news, weekend preview

September 29, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including ratings, Stardom this weekend, UFC and Bellator and Conor and the PFL Championships on PPV and more MMA news, then full recaps of AEW Dynamite and NXT! A fun show as always so check it out~! Timestamps: Start: […]

Speak Now: Saraya & MJF promos, Bandido debut, AEW Dynamite show recap

September 29, 2022 - Hey there, happy Wednesday! Join Denise Salcedo and special guest co-host Phil Lindsey as they recap the September 28th edition of AEW Dynamite on Speak Now Pro Wrestling! Topics include: Back and forth promos between MJF and Wheeler Yuta, the debuts of Juice Robinson and Bandido, Saraya’s first AEW promo, and more!

JNPO: Jon Alba on how to improve the wrestling media ecosystem

September 28, 2022 - Jon joins Josh Nason to talk about the growing dissent between wrestlers and today’s wrestling media. Heard a good story about wrestling media lately? With each passing week, there is more and more grumbling from writers, podcasters, wrestlers and organizations about how the business is covered and discussed and how information is disseminated. Can the […]

Wrestling Observer Live: The lore of Fiend and Undertaker, Star Wars is fake, AEW Dynamite preview

September 28, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive and I is back with tons to talk about in a very eclectic show Among the ALL-CAPS topics: BRAY WYATT. RAW RATINGS. FOOTBALL. THE LORE OF THE UNDERTAKER AND THE FIEND. AEW DYNAMITE LINEUP. MAKING FUN OF PEOPLE FOR ENJOYING STUFF. STAR WARS IS FAKE JUST LIKE WRESTLING. MORE. […]

Speak Now: Full WWE NXT recap

September 28, 2022 - Another Tuesday, another episode of WWE NXT! Join Denise Salcedo and special guest co-host Coale Henderson as they recap the September 27, 2022 edition of WWE NXT.

Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show: Atrocious RAW episode 38 plus Granny and more!

September 28, 2022 - It’s a WILD Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show today as we’ve got GRANNY, her weekly Q&A, TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES, amazing match recaps including Roman Reigns vs. RUFUS, and then a review of one ATROCITY of a pro-wrestling show, Raw episode 38 with two absolutely horrific matches and a generally boring rest of the show. A […]

Figure Four Daily: Lance Storm on AEW vs. WWE storytelling, RAW, Dynamite, more

September 27, 2022 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about in our look at both Dynamite and some notes from RAW. Also, Lance’s thoughts on storytelling in WWE vs. AEW. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: White Rabbit interest, huge WWE SmackDown rating, AEW says no to releases

September 27, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive and I is back with tons to talk about including Monday’s WWE Raw recap, the continued White Rabbit teases, AEW deciding to not release anyone for now, SmackDown’s sky-high ratings and why they did them, and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: A look at May 1993’s WWF Magazine

September 27, 2022 - On this week’s DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, I take a look at another classic era pro wrestling magazine: WWF Magazine from May 1993 featuring Hulk Hogan on the cover. This issue was put together shortly before WrestleMania 9 and came out shortly after, so they spend a lot of time skirting around the show. There […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: RAW, Drew McIntyre, AEW and NXT previews, Tony Khan on releases, more

September 27, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including RAW from Monday night, an update on Drew McIntyre, ratings including huge Smackdown numbers, Tony Khan lays the hammer down on releases, the line-up for Dynamite and NXT, New Japan notes and tons more. A fun show as […]

Filthy Four Daily: Smackdown with Roman and Sami, New Japan Strong, MMA and Stardom notes

September 26, 2022 - Filthy Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Tom Lawlor returns with tons to talk about including full reviews of Smackdown with THE GREAT SAMI ZAYN and BRAUN RATINGS STROWMAN, New Japan Strong which is awesome every week, some MMA and Stardom notes and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: Buddy Matthews, contracts in wrestling, THE GREAT SAMI ZAYN, more!

September 26, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including whatever is happening with Buddy Matthews that we actually don’t know because nobody ever says anything about anything, contracts in pro-wrestling and adhering to your deal, Rampage and Smackdown thoughts, SAMI ZAYN and tons more. A fun show […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: McIntyre, Veer, Buddy Matthews, Smackdown and Rampage, more!

September 26, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including updates on Drew McIntyre, Buddy Matthews and Veer, RAW Monday, a ton of great matches in Japan, New Japan Kobe results, Smackdown overnights, Rampage and Smackdown reviews and more. A fun show as always so check it out~! […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show: Rampage Grand Slam 2022 plus weekly live Q&A!

September 26, 2022 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about including a full review of night two of AEW Grand Slam, all the matches and angles and highs and lows, then it’s our weekly live Q&A with questions from both our Top Tier Youtube subscribers and also Bryan’s SUPER FOLLOWERS. Learn […]

Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Grand Slam, White Rabbit identity

September 25, 2022 - I am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, joined once again by Matt Ryan of Catalyst Wrestling. We break down this week’s AEW Grand Slam in our backyard of Flushing, Queens, New York, and give a little perspective on attending live. We talk about Chris Jericho as the new Ring of Honor […]

DragonKing Dark: The Fatty Arbuckle scandal

September 25, 2022 - Who was Fatty Arbuckle? Besides having a hilarious name, he was the center of the first big Hollywood scandal. Yes, the sad tale of Arbuckle is a cautionary tale for the movie industry still to this very day. He was a silent movie era star until his career was destroyed by an allegation that he […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW in the Bay Area, Rampage & SmackDown

September 25, 2022 - Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio going over the news in this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Topics include: News of AEW coming to the Bay Area AEW Dynamite and WWE RAW ratings going up against heavy network competition Dave’s latest two-month analysis on WWE and AEW business WWE & Hulu Thoughts on […]

Wrestling Observer Live: The White Rabbit

September 25, 2022 - It’s Wrestling Observer Live with Jim Valley. The clues to the “White Rabbit” on SmackDown lead to another show. These clues need to be more than just promos for the next episode, otherwise WWE risks fans turning on this angle. So far, it’s turned out to be just a carny trick in the digital age. […]

Speak Now: AEW Rampage Grand Slam & WWE SmackDown review

September 24, 2022 - Join on-camera personality Denise Salcedo and special guest co-host Phil Lindsey as they recap both WWE SmackDown and AEW Rampage!

Wrestling Weekly: What’s next for AEW’s Bryan Danielson and Saraya?

September 23, 2022 - Les & Vic go over all the happenings from Wednesday’s Dynamite Grand Slam. AEW Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa look at the hits and misses of this week’s AEW Grand Slam Dynamite and where both Bryan Danielson and Saraya go from here. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!

Mat Men: AEW Grand Slam surprises, title changes

September 23, 2022 - It’s time for a new Mat Men. AEW ran both this week’s Dynamite and Rampage Grand Slam shows in our backyard of Queens, New York, this Wednesday so we give a first-hand perspective of our experience as we discuss the show. Jon Moxley is now a three-time AEW World Champion after defeating Bryan Danielson. We […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Bray Wyatt, Punk and Bucks and Omega, Dynamite ratings, Jericho weight loss, more

September 23, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW Dynamite ratings, the potential return of Bray Wyatt tonight, Rampage at two hours, Chris Jericho’s weight loss after his health issues, Young Bucks and Omega and CM Punk and tons more. A fun show as always so […]

Bryan & Vinny Show: AEW Dynamite GRAND SLAM 2022, plus NXT and more!

September 23, 2022 - THE BRYAN & VINNY SHOW is back with tons to talk about in our reviews of AEW Dynamite Grand Slam and NXT — 2.0? Well, one way or another, five title matches on AEW, three title changes, lots of angles and changes in NXT and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Grand Slam fallout, new champs, injuries, more!

September 22, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including all the fallout from AEW Grand Slam, new champions, great crowd, great matches, HORRIBLE PEOPLE ON TWITTER burying an injured Britt Baker, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Radio: Grand Slam, NXT, ratings, weekend schedule, more

September 22, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including AEW Dynamite Grand Slam, which was a grand slam, your NXT report, ratings, Stardom and New Japan running shows this weekend, UFC notes, Rampage spoilers at the end and tons more. A fun show as always so check […]

Speak Now: Saraya in AEW, Dynamite Grand Slam show review

September 22, 2022 - AEW Dynamite Grand Slam definitely delivered tonight! Join on-camera personality Denise Salcedo and special guest Coale Henderson as they break down the show. The show featured a new Ring of Honor World Champion, new AEW tag team champions, an MJF promo, the debut of Saraya, and a new AEW World Champion! This a fun show, […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Sempervive talks AEW Grand Slam, NXT review, more

September 21, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back to talk about all of the news in professional wrestling, including predictions for tonight’s live AEW Dynamite and Friday’s Rampage. Tony Khan makes the media rounds, Plus, WWE Raw battered by the NFL, a fun CMLL show celebrating National Wrestling Day, and much more! A fun show […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig: TANANKA VS. LUDVIG BORGA Superstars, plus Granny and more!

September 21, 2022 - The Bryan & Vinny & Granny & Craig Show is back with TONS to talk about including Granny’s usual Q&A, technical difficulties, her Weekly Wrestling Report and anti-smoking limerick reading, then the boys review THE SUPERSTARS WHERE LUDVIG BORGA AND TATANKA PUT THEIR WIN STREAKS ON THE LINE. Finally, after all these years. A fun […]

Mat Men: AEW Grand Slam preview, big WWE announcements

September 21, 2022 - Andrew Zarian & Rich Stambolian are back with a special episode of Mat Men previewing AEW Grand Slam, plus the latest in WWE. AEW Grand Slam is taking place tonight in our backyard of Queens, New York, at Arthur Ashe Stadium. We break down the card and what matches we are looking forward to the […]

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: A look back at April 1983

September 21, 2022 - On this week’s DragonKingKarl, I continue my look at the history of pro wrestling by taking a look at every major event that happened in April 1983. It appeared like Hulk Hogan won the AWA World title from Nick Bockwinkel….but not so fast. Bockwinkel also battled Jerry Lawler all month. Ric Flair continued to defend […]

Figure Four Daily: Sabu botching spots on purpose, interference, Dynamite, RAW, LANCE WATCHES WOW

September 20, 2022 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including thoughts on interference in matches — A HOT TOPIC TODAY — Sabu botching spots on purpose to fool the marks, Dynamite and RAW, LANCE WATCHES WOW, and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: Chin locks, dolls, constant interference, RAW positives and more

September 20, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including CHIN LOCKS and DOLLS and CONSTANT INTERFERENCE and the RAW report and some news and more. Yup, one of those days. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Radio: MJF, War Games, ratings, RAW report, mailbag and more

September 20, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including MJF on Ariel Helwani’s show, Survivor Series and War Games, ratings, White Rabbit teases, CMLL Anniversary show thoughts, RAW report, tons of mailbag questions and more! A fun show as always so check it out~! Timestamps: Start: “White […]