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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Why May 1984 was a huge month in wrestling

May 27, 2024 - On a new DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, I have a detailed look at the month of May 1984 in pro wrestling history. It was one of the most significant months ever: Kerry Von Erich wins the NWA World title from Ric Flair in the largest show in Texas history followed by Flair regaining the title […]

Bryan and Vinny: Live from AEW Double or Nothing

May 27, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back after a wild weekend in Las Vegas. The guys talk Sunday’s AEW Double or Nothing in great detail from a live perspective, plus AEW Collision on Saturday night, some notes on the F4W Convention and Bryan vs. Vinny Battle of the Empire II, and tons more. Plus, they […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW Double Or Nothing Recap

May 27, 2024 - Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio to recap AEW Double or Nothing. We began the show talking about the F4W Convention and how much fun I had hanging out with all of the subscribers. We then talked about our thoughts on the overall big picture in the aftermath of the PPV, […]

Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Double or Nothing preview, WWE King & Queen of the Ring fallout

May 26, 2024 - I am back with a fresh Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live discussing the latest in pro wrestling. I break down WWE’s King and Queen of the Ring that took place Saturday in Saudi Arabia. Liv Morgan is the new WWE Women’s World Champion, so I react to that and what is next for Becky […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: WWE King and Queen of the Ring, AEW Collision thoughts

May 26, 2024 - It’s a special Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer and Jim Valley. We get Dave’s thoughts on WWE King and Queen of the Ring, which headlined with Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE title against Logan Paul. Plus thoughts on NOAH, AEW Collision, ratings, Double or Nothing, and more. Right click save as

Wrestling Weekly: WWE King & Queen of the Ring, AEW Double or Nothing predictions

May 24, 2024 - Ahead of a a big weekend of wrestling, join Les & Vic as they give their predictions for WWE King & Queen of the Ring and AEW Double or Nothing. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! Click Here to Listen (sub needed)

Wrestling Observer Live: WWE King & Queen of the Ring, AEW Double or Nothing, more

May 24, 2024 - With Bryan Alvarez flying to Vegas, and Tom Lawlor flying out, Lance Storm attempted to join Mike Sempervive to get you ready for a busy weekend. But it failed. So, Mike flies solo with predictions for WWE King & Queen of the Ring, AEW Double or Nothing, and a whole lot more. A fun show […]

Fight Game: WWE King & Queen of the Ring and AEW Double or Nothing previews

May 24, 2024 - John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show with our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners and losers of the week in wrestling followed by our top five topics of the week which included discussions about the following: Memories of the very first AEW Double […]

Pacific Rim: First-ever Marigold card, WWE returning to Japan

May 24, 2024 - On this week’s Pacific Rim, myself and Fumi Saito talk about attending the first-ever Marigold card held at Korakuen Hall. We talk about the atmosphere, the presentation, Bozilla, and Marigold’s plans for the future. Plus, we chat about this year’s Hana Kimura Memorial Show, WWE running Japan, why Fumi thinks NXT Japan is an inevitability, […]

Bryan & Vinny Show: Dynamite go-home for DON 2024, NXT, plus SPIN THE CHOP WHEEL!

May 23, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about as we review the go-home show for AEW Double or Nothing in Las Vegas, the NXT show which is building up to their own show in Las Vegas, plus we SPIN THE WHEEL to see how many chops John in Memphis is going […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Two-night SummerSlam, TKO division mergers, AEW and Dynamite

May 23, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including TKO merging more divisions with likely layoffs to come, WWE moving SummerSlam to two-days in 2026, King and Queen of the Ring stips, tons of thoughts on AEW and the top segments on Dynamite, and more. A fun […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW celebrates five years, Dynamite & Marigold thoughts

May 23, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including a long history of AEW with the five-year anniversary before us, a full review of Dynamite and preview for Double or Nothing, NXT, plus all the news. A fun show as always so check it out~! Timestamps:Start: The […]

Big Audio Nightmare: Marigold debut show, Stardom & Best of the Super Juniors recaps

May 22, 2024 - The Big Audio Nightmare is back as Mike Sempervive & I talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week’s topics include: A full review of Marigold’s debut show and what worked, what didn’t, and where they go from here BOZILLA A look back at Stardom’s recent Flashing Champions PPV […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Dynamite, Double or Nothing, NXT TV, King of the Ring success

May 22, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez is back with a solo show talking all sorts of topics, Dynamite tonight, Double or Nothing this weekend, last night’s NXT and the build towards their next big show, All Out moving a week later and what the PPV scheduled suggests for upcoming big matches, RAW ratings and why […]

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: The true story behind the 1870 Detroit International tournament

May 22, 2024 - I have recently spent many hours digging through hundreds of pages of 1870 newspapers from Detroit, Chicago, Ontario, and beyond chronicling the real story of the biggest tournament in history of American pro wrestling in the pioneer era: the Detroit International tournament. On this week’s DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, I reveal what I found. The […]

Bryan & Vinny Show: Bryan spins the wheel for Vegas, WWF Challenge S1:E13, plus Granny!

May 21, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Shawn & Granny Show is back with tons to talk about including our weekly segment with Granny, Bryan SPINS THE WHEEL to determine stips for Bryan vs. Vinny at their live show in Vegas this weekend, then the boys review WWF Challenge S1:E13! A fun show as always […]

We’re Live, Pal: AEW Double or Nothing & WWE King and Queen of the Ring

May 21, 2024 - It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal which is also available for free on YouTube below. Andrew Zarian and I opened up the show talking about what’s going on with Warner Bros. Discovery and the NBA as it relates to AEW. We also discussed: Mark Shapiro’s comments about the UFC rights, and WWE events going […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Will Bryan show up? Raw report & more

May 21, 2024 - With Bryan Alvarez in a show-long storyline over whether or not he appears, Mike Sempervive fills you in on everything in the world of wrestling. A look at last night’s Raw, a no-spoiler preview of NXT, AEW & whole lot more. A fun show as always, so check it out~! Click Here to Listen (Sub […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Three deaths, Eddie Kingston update, RAW report, cable TV and AEW

May 21, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including three pro-wrestling deaths over the past few days, Eddie Kingston’s injury status, more on the AEW and cable TV ratings, Mark Shapiro talks WWE and sadly not wrestlers racing cars, Marigold’s debut, the RAW report, and more. A […]

Filthy Four Daily: Smackdown, Tyson Fury and Marigold main event

May 20, 2024 - Filthy Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including the Convention this weekend, Smackdown on Friday night, the Tyson Fury fight this past weekend, the main event of the MARIGOLD debut show, and more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click Save […]

Wrestling Observer Live: AEW booking, King and Queen of the Ring, more

May 20, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the line-ups for the next few days, tons of thoughts on all the discussion lately about AEW booking, why it’s frustrating and why it’s not THE END OF THE WORLD, Tyson vs. Paul, and more. A fun show […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Tony Jones, Jim Otto, AEW’s 18-34 problem, Smackdown, Collision, more

May 20, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including Tony Jones’ funeral and history, the death of Jim Otto and how he almost got into wrestling, FantasticaMania, AEW ratings and the 18-34 audience, Silva vs. Sonnen in a boxing match, Smackdown, Collision and Dynamite recaps and more. […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show: Producer Rob discusses #URINALGATE, plus Collision and Rampage

May 19, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Rob Show is back with tons to talk about. Yes, Rob is here to give his side of #URINALGATE, and what lessons he has learned from the experience. Then the boys review AEW Collision and Rampage from this past weekend! A fun show as always so check it […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Previewing AEW Double or Nothing, WWE King and Queen of the Ring

May 19, 2024 - I am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking about the latest in wrestling. I break down this past Friday’s WWE SmackDown and the ongoing King and Queen of the Ring tournaments. I also preview next Saturday’s PLE in Saudi Arabia which shaping up to be a solid show. The following day, […]

Wrestling Observer Live: WWE SmackDown, BOSJ, AEW returns to the PNW

May 18, 2024 - On a new and extra chunky edition of Wrestling Observer Live, we have a lot to cover. Where do we begin? Friday’s WWE SmackDown? The ongoing Best of the Super Juniors tournament? NOAH Sunny Voyage? Stardom? CyberFight? I also give my thoughts about seeing AEW Dynamite in Everett, WA, live this past week in addition […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Wrestling media thoughts, Bob Bruggers biography

May 17, 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. Freelance sports reporter Lucas Charpiot joined the show to talk about his experience as a member of the media at WWE Backlash. Then, Dave and I talked about the current news, including: AEW’s […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Sempervive’s weekend preview

May 17, 2024 - With Bryan Alvarez possibly casting a kid’s version of Hamilton and Filthy Tom trying to figure out what went wrong against Shelton Benjamin last night, Mike Sempervive flies solo to fill you in on everything in the world of professional wrestling. WWE and KSA bond increasing, AEW Dynamite ratings decreasing, Moxley vs. Takeshita announced, plus […]

Wrestling Weekly: AEW residency in Texas, WWE King & Queen of the Ring tournaments continue

May 17, 2024 - Les Thatcher and I are back with a new edition of Wrestling Weekly. AEW will be spending quality time this summer in the Lone Star State and we discuss what that could mean for future touring in the company. We also look at WWE’s King and Queen of the Ring tournaments and one particularly interesting […]

Fight Game: The artistry of ‘Timeless’ Toni Storm

May 17, 2024 - John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new episode of The Fight Game Podcast with a few segments from the past. We kicked off with our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners for the week in wrestling followed by our top five topics of the week which included discussions about the following: Toni Storm leaning […]

Bryan & Vinny Show: Dynamite in Everett, NXT, and Producer Rob vs. Don Callis in URINALGATE

May 16, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about in our look at AEW Dynamite and NXT this week! Dynamite report is special because Bryan and Vinny attended, and it’s also special because it was the scene of URINALGATE with Producer Rob and Don Callis. A fun show as always so check […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Sempervive & Storm talk WWE news, AEW Dynamite recap

May 16, 2024 - With Bryan Alvarez currently producing a children’s dinner theater production of O Pioneers!, Lance Storm joins me on the Thursday Wrestling Observer Live to talk about the world of professional wrestling. We discuss the latest updates in the Janel Grant lawsuit against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis and WWE and WWE’s attempt to block the Texas […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Vince McMahon vs. Janel Grant latest, AEW Dynamite live report

May 16, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the latest on Vince McMahon and Janel Grant, WrestleMania claims regarding Las Vegas tourism, ratings, the Dominion lineup, AEW Dynamite and NXT TV reviews, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Timestamps:Start: WWE […]

Wrestling Observer Live: AEW and WBD, Vince McMahon and Janel Grant, NXT TV, ratings

May 15, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW and WBD TV deal rumors, the latest on Vince McMahon and Janel Grant, the NXT TV report highs and lows, ratings, and more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click Save As

Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Shawn Show: WWF Challenge S1:E12, plus Granny!

May 14, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Granny & Shawn Show is back with tons to talk about including MORE stipulations for the Bryan & Vinny live show in Vegas over Memorial Day weekend which you can still get tickets for, her weekly wrestling and soap opera reports, 90s trivia, and more. Then the boys […]

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: A return to 1980s Southeastern & Continental

May 14, 2024 - I return to my roots on this edition of the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show by discussing 1980s Southeastern and Continental Wrestling. What made it so great? What are some of the myths about it? What did Ron Fuller get wrong recently on his podcast? Plus, the Greatest Kayfabe Tournament continues with discussion of Kurt Angle […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Vince McMahon/Janel Grant, King of the Ring, RAW report

May 14, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the latest on the Vince McMahon/Janel Grant lawsuit, more questions on the case, a look at all the latest news, the RAW report, King of the Ring and tons more. A fun show as always so check it […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Death of Bob Bruggers, McMahon’s latest legal filing, RAW report, more

May 14, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the death of Bob Bruggers, the latest filing from Vince McMahon’s lawyers in the Janel Grant lawsuit, Cash Wheeler is free and clear, InDemand is dead, ratings, the RAW report and tons more. A fun show as always […]

Filthy Four Daily: Tom does the job, New Japan Resurgence, Smackdown and KOTR predictions

May 13, 2024 - Filthy Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including the top matches from New Japan Resurgence, his loss to West Coast Wrecking Crew, Smackdown, King of the Ring predictions, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click Save As

Wrestling Observer Live: King of the Ring predictions, Resurgence and New Japan’s future, AEW booking

May 13, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including who moved on at King of the Ring this weekend, predictions for the tournament, New Japan Resurgence with lots of thoughts about the new crop of talent on the way up, what Bryan wants to see out of […]

Bryan & Vinny Show: AEW Collision with Copeland vs. O’Reilly, plus Rampage, Resurgence thoughts, more

May 12, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about in our look at AEW Collision and Rampage from Saturday night. Two good shows with some great matches, plus some thoughts on the New Japan Resurgence show as well. A fun show as always so check it out~! Right Click Save As

Wrestling Observer Radio: Eddie Kingston, NJPW Resurgence, AEW Collision

May 12, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including an update on Eddie Kingston, full reviews of New Japan Resurgence, Smackdown, and Collision, plus news on two WWE departures, the ratings, more thoughts on the wrestling media, and more. A fun show as always so check it […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Jim Ross talks his new book

May 10, 2024 - Jim Ross joins Wrestling Observer Radio to talk about his new book Business Is About to Pick Up!: 50 Years of Wrestling in 50 Unforgettable Calls.

Wrestling Weekly: WWE King & Queen of the Ring, some interesting AEW numbers

May 10, 2024 - Les Thatcher & Vic Sosa recap the week in pro wrestling.

Fight Game: Willow Nightingale’s glow up

May 10, 2024 - Garrett & special guest Paul Fontaine talk this past week’s AEW Dynamite. WWE’s build to King & Queen of the Ring, and lots more.

Bryan & Vinny Show: AEW Dynamite with Copeland vs. Brody, NXT with Chelsea vs. Roxanne

May 9, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about as we recap AEW Dynamite and NXT! Both shows had their high points, although NXT this week had perhaps an all-time low point for Bryan. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Bryan & Vinny Show: AEW Dynamite with Copeland vs. Brody, WWE NXT with Chelsea vs. Roxanne

May 9, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about as we recap AEW Dynamite and NXT. Both shows had their high points, although NXT this week had perhaps an all-time low point for me. A fun show as always so check it out~! Click Here to Listen (sub needed)

Wrestling Observer Live: Dynamite, WWE earnings, RAW to stay on USA this year, more

May 9, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW Dynamite, Toni Storm and Serena Deeb, WWE staying on USA through 2024, notes from the TKO earnings call, ratings, WWE PPV business from the weekend and going forward, and tons more. A fun show as always so […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: RAW on USA through 2024, TKO earnings, Black Saturday history, Dynamite

May 9, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including RAW staying on USA through 2024, the TKO earnings call, Ric Flair’s issues this week, the full history of Black Saturday, ratings, AEW Dynamite, Resurgence and Double or Nothing line-ups and more. A fun show as always so […]

Figure Four Daily: Lance Storm monthly live Q&A May 2024

May 8, 2024 - 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~!

Wrestling Observer Live: Ric Flair tirade, Tony Khan wrestling, Rocky Romero talks NJPW Resurgence

May 8, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Ric Flair’s restaurant incident, Tony Khan correctly says he should never wrestle, the NXT Combine gimmick, and more, plus Rocky Romero joins us to talk New Japan Resurgence! A fun show as always so check it out~!