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Speak Now: NXT Spring Breakin’ recap

May 4, 2022 - WWE NXT 2.0 Spring Breakin’ is officially in the books. Join on-camera personality Denise Salcedo on her weekly NXT 2.0 post-show. There’s a lot of topics to touch on including the recent NXT releases, pros of NXT 2.0, and so much more. This show featured a lot of skits, a hot opener for the NXT […]

We’re Live, Pal: Previewing WWE WrestleMania Backlash

May 4, 2022 - It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal. Andrew Zarian and I talk about the live viewing experience of WWE Raw and how people watch the show these days. We then look at Sunday’s WrestleMania Backlash card. We talk about the NXT releases and wonder who may be on AEW’s radar before looking at […]

Figure Four Daily: Lance Storm on ideal number of AEW belts, being hit with a fireball, WWE Raw thoughts

May 3, 2022 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including Impact, Raw and Dynamite, crowd sweetening, the time he was hit with a fireball in an angle and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: RAW, new AEW TV show, crowd sweetening, more!

May 3, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including THE ART OF CROWD SWEETENING, RAW, Rampage and Smackdown get killed by NFL and NBA, a new AEW backstage TV show, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: The Owen Hart WON obituary

May 3, 2022 - On this week’s DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, we take a look at Dave Meltzer’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter obituary for Owen Hart the week he was killed in a tragic fall in Kansas City, MO during the live WWE Over The Edge pay-per-view. Hart’s death still stands as one of the most tragic moments in the history of […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Stu Grayson, Roderick Strong, RAW report, ratings, tons more

May 3, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including updates on Stu Grayson and Roderick Strong, AEW and NXT line-ups for this week, NBA taking its toll on ratings again, RAW report from Monday night, WrestleMania Backlash, mailbag and tons more. A fun show as always so […]

Filthy Four Daily: Bryan and Tom Lawlor talk Defy, Stardom Cinderella, New Japan Strong, Smackdown

May 2, 2022 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including a bunch of thoughts on Tom vs. Jon Moxley from Defy with backstage fun, Stardom Cinderella tournament, New Japan Strong, Smackdown and so much more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: Defy, Dontaku, RAW, Smackdown, Rampage, tons more!

May 2, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including all the shows this weekend, Defy, New Japan Dontaku, Defy, Smackdown, Dynamite, Stardom and so much more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Radio: Dontaku, Defy, PWG, TripleMania, Rampage, Smackdown, more!

May 2, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including updates from tons of shows including New Japan Dontaku, Defy with Tom vs. Mox, TripleMania, PWG, Smackdown, Rampage, upcoming shows, RAW and tons more. A packed weekend show so check it out~! Timestamps: Start: Best wishes to the […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show: AEW Rampage with HOOKHAUSEN and our weekly live Q&A!

May 2, 2022 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about including our weekly look at what was a really fun episode of Rampage, and then our live Q&A with tons of thoughts on a variety of topics including the boys’ favorite and least favorite matches they were ever involved in. A […]

DragonKing Dark: The Bill Cosby scandal

May 1, 2022 - Bill Cosby was “America’s Dad.” He was a mega-popular comedian and actor with his NBC TV sitcom The Cosby Show holding the spot as the biggest television show of the late 1980s. Then, it all came crashing down a few years ago when allegations of rampant sexual misconduct and assault began to surface which ultimately […]

Wrestling Weekly: AAA & NJPW show recaps, more WWE NXT cuts

May 1, 2022 - On a Sunday edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I wrap up the weekend looking at highlights from NJPW Wrestling Dontaku, AAA Triplemania XXX from Monterrey as well as the recent cuts in NXT and this past week’s editions of AEW and WWE TV. Thanks for listening and have a great week~!

Wrestling Observer Live: Nikkita Lyons, Butch, and the WWE star-making system

April 30, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley. This week, Jim looks not just at the cuts in NXT, but how NXT and stars like Nikkita Lyons are an insight on WWE and what to expect in the future of WWE. You need a distinct look and trademark to make it as a character. We’ll also […]

Speak Now: AEW Rampage & WWE SmackDown show recap

April 30, 2022 - Join on-camera personality Denise Salcedo as she recaps the best of WWE Smackdown and AEW Rampage on April 29, 2022. Smackdown tonight includes a steel cage match between Drew McIntyre and Sami Zayn, the in-ring main roster debut of Raquel Rodriguez, and much more! AEW Rampage featured Shane “Swerve” Strickland vs. Darby Allin, Hook/Danhausen, confrontation, […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: NXT releases, AEW & Warner Bros. Discovery, TV ratings

April 30, 2022 - Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio talking all the latest news in this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter including his story on AEW and Warner Bros. Discovery and his analysis on pro wrestling TV ratings. We start off the show discussing the NXT releases, then talk about WWE’s stadium strategy, The Rock’s new wrestling […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Dave Meltzer talks AEW future with Warner Bros. Discovery, news and more!

April 29, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including all the news from the last few days, Dave Meltzer appears to talk the different ways the future of AEW could go with the WarnerMedia merger, Smackdown line-up, ratings, and more. Joey Janela had his flight switched so […]

Fight Game: What’s next for the Blackpool Combat Club?

April 29, 2022 - John LaRocca and I are back with another Fight Game Podcast. We’ve made some small changes to the show which we discuss right at the top. We talk about the upcoming AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-view and offer up a few dream matches that we’d like to see. We talk about Randy Orton’s 20 years […]

Mat Men: New AEW TNT champ, WWE stadium shows, Hangman vs. Punk

April 29, 2022 - Andrew and Rich are back for another packed episode of Mat Men talking about the latest news in pro wrestling. WWE is planning on running more stadium shows going forward and Andrew breaks down their philosophy on why this makes sense. The guys discuss WWE Raw from this week including Randy Orton’s 20th anniversary celebration and what is […]

Bryan & Vinny Show: AEW Dynamite with a title change and ladder match, NXT 2.0 drives Vinny mad

April 29, 2022 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about including a full recap of an excellent AEW show with a TV Title change in the main event, and an NXT TV show that almost drove Vinny to the brink of insanity. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: Ember Moon talks WWE issues, AEW Dynamite recap, more!

April 28, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with a shorter show than usual since technical issues eliminated the first two live segments, but still, ALL THE NEWS, Ember Moon talks leaving WWE, AEW Dynamite recap and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Radio: COVID hits wrestling, Warner Bros. Discovery and AEW, NXT and Dynamite, more A packed show!

April 28, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including what Warner Bros. Discovery eliminating scripted programming might mean for AEW, a full Dynamite recap, ratings, Fujita and Adam Page suffering from COVID, huge weekend preview, NXT 2.0 and more. A packed show, so check it out~! Timestamps: […]

Speak Now: A loaded AEW Dynamite show review

April 28, 2022 - A loaded episode of AEW DYNAMITE with lots to cover! Join on-air personality Denise Salcedo as she breaks down the April 27th edition of Dynamite. Tonight’s show included: Dax Harwood vs. Cash Wheeler, Wardlow vs. Lance Archer, a Philly Street Fight, a TNT Championship ladder match, and more! Tune in for a very fun and […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Hangman has COVID, Dynamite preview, NXT 2.0 recap, more!

April 27, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Hangman getting COVID, Dynamite tonight, the inspiration leaving wrestling, NXT 2.0 review, and notes and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Speak Now: Everything you need to know for NXT 2.0 this week

April 27, 2022 - Time to chat WWE NXT 2.0! Join Denise Salcedo on Speak Now Pro Wrestling as she breaks down the show! Tonight’s topics include Nikkita Lyons vs. Lash Legend, the announcement of the NXT Women’s Breakout tournament, lots of match announcements for Spring Breakin, and more! Tune in for a fun and informative show!

Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show: Granny Wrestling Report plus RAW 20 and more!

April 27, 2022 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Granny Show is back with tons to talk about including WHY DOES EVERYONE LOVE CHIK-FIL-A, Granny’s usual segment and Weekly Wrestling Report, then the boys review a rather boring RAW 20, although there is one particular jobber that sets Vinny off. A fun show as always so check […]

We’re Live, Pal: 20 years of Randy Orton, Becky Lynch comments on AEW’s women’s division

April 27, 2022 - It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal. Andrew Zarian and I take a look at Randy Orton’s career as he celebrates his 20th year as a WWE superstar. Andrew also talks about WWE’s strategy when it comes to running stadiums. We also talk about Becky Lynch’s comments on the AEW women’s division. Lastly, we discuss the AEW […]

Figure Four Daily: Lance Storm on the Rebellion main event, Raw and Dynamite discussion

April 26, 2022 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including top matches at Impact Rebellion, AEW Dynamite last week, RAW Monday, MAX VS. THE RABBIT and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: Great Impact matches, Moose, a good RAW, bizarre happiness

April 26, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Impact’s weekend PPV with MOOSE VS. JOSH ALEXANDER and ISHII VS. JONAH, plus A GOOD EPISODE OF RAW, and so much happiness and joy that it’s presumed Bryan has been kidnapped and held hostage by WWE. A fun […]

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: WWA Indianapolis retro review from May 1984

April 26, 2022 - This week’s DragonKing Karl show focuses on some low-rent wrestling as WWA Indianapolis is about the dirt worst “major” pro wrestling show from the territory era I think I have ever seen. Dick The Bruiser literally gave zero sh*ts about his wrestling show. We have generic knockoffs of Abdullah The Butcher, Michael Hayes, and a […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Toro Bill Jr. dies, RAW report, ratings, tons of MMA notes

April 26, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the death of Toro Bill Jr., ratings, some must-see matches, tons of MMA notes, BTE, the RAW report from Monday night with one of the better quality shows in awhile, and tons more. A fun show as always […]

Filthy Four Daily: Smackdown with a countout in a lumberjack match, Strong and Stardom

April 25, 2022 - FILTHY FOUR DAILY with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including Smackdown from Friday, a fun edition of New Japan Strong, Stardom Cinderella tournament notes, an upcoming contest you can be a part of, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: MLW vs. WWE, Tammy Sytch, Rampage, Smackdown, RAW, NXT 2.0

April 25, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including updates on MLW vs. WWE, Tammy Sytch, Rampage and Smackdown, RAW tonight, NXT 2.0 tomorrow, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Radio: Karl Lauer death, Rampage, Smackdown, spoilers for next week

April 25, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the death of Karl Lauer, Billy Anderson health update, SummerSlam tickets, the Rampage schedule with the NBA playoffs, Tyson Fury, Bellator, Rampage and Smackdown recaps plus Smackdown spoilers for next week and more. A fun show as always […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show: Rampage with Marina vs. Jade, weekly live Q&A!

April 25, 2022 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about including our full review of Friday’s AEW Rampage, which ran the gamut in terms of in-ring action, and then our weekly live Q&A covering all manner of topics. A fun show as always so check it out~!

DragonKing Dark: Tonya Harding vs. Nancy Kerrigan

April 24, 2022 - Our Dark 100 series looking of the 100 darkest moments in pop culture history continues with a look back at the 1994 sports scandal involving U.S. Olympic skaters Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan. Harding was accused of being involved in a physical assault of Kerrigan in order to increase her Olympic medal chances. The attack […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, WWE & AEW biz comparisons, Bret Hart

April 23, 2022 - Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio talking all the latest news in this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter including the AEW and NJPW co-promoted pay-per-view and his business comparison between AEW and WWE. We also talk about AEW Dynamite’s TV rating, Dax Harwood vs. Cash Wheeler coming up this Wednesday, Roman Reigns’ possible opponent […]

Wrestling Observer Live: A look back at WWE SmackDown & AEW Rampage

April 23, 2022 - Live from Las Vegas, I am back for a Saturday edition of Wrestling Observer Live. On the docket: Friday’s WWE SmackDown & AEW Rampage shows, news, a preview of Saturday’s Impact Rebellion pay-per-view and more. Just click below to listen.

Speak Now: Best of AEW Rampage & WWE SmackDown this week

April 23, 2022 - Happy Friday! Join on-camera personality Denise Salcedo as she recaps the best of WWE Smackdown and AEW Rampage this week! The first portion of this stream focuses on AEW Rampage. Matches include Ishii vs. Adam Cole, Eddie Kingston vs. Daniel Garcia, and Jade Cargill vs Marina Shafir. The second portion focuses on WWE Smackdown. This […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Adam Windsor, Dynamite ratings, Smackdown line-up, CALLS, more!

April 22, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the death of Adam Windsor, Dynamite ratings, Smackdown has a CONTRACT SIGNING of all things, Bret Hart and WWE, your calls and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Weekly: Triple H’s Athletic interview, Maria Kanellis-Bennett’s interest in working with ROH

April 22, 2022 - Les Thatcher and I are back with another edition of Wrestling Weekly. We share some thoughts stemming from Paul “Triple H” Levesque’s interview with The Athletic and also from Maria Kanellis-Bennett’s interest in returning to ROH. Les also recounts his experiences moving from inside the ring to behind the curtain. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!

Bryan & Vinny Show: Dynamite and NXT 2.0 with everything from great wrestling to blood-sucking druids

April 22, 2022 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about including an excellent edition of AEW with CM Punk vs. Dustin Rhodes, lots of great wrestling and angles and more, and NXT 2.0 which was the exact opposite, a horrible show headlined by BLOOD SUCKING DRUIDS. A FUN SHOW as always so check […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Forbidden Door PPV details, AEW Dynamite, tons of news

April 21, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including THE FORBIDDEN DOOR PPV, all the details we know thus far including what people are thinking in the company, Rampage non-spoiler line-up, NXT ratings, feedback and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Big Audio Nightmare: Windy City Riot live experience, NJPW x AEW, Stardom

April 21, 2022 - On a new Big Audio Nightmare, I am joined by both Mike Sempervive and Jeremy Diemer in separate segments talking all the big happenings in Japanese wrestling this week. Jeremy and I kick things off with an in-depth report on our live front row experience at New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Windy City Riot in suburban Chicago last weekend. After that, Mike […]

Fight Game: Grapsody’s Will Washington & R8ed R on AEW’s debut music album

April 21, 2022 - John LaRocca and I are both out of town this week so instead of our normal show, I interviewed Grapsody’s Will Washington and rapper R8ed R, who worked on the AEW Music release, Who We Are Vol. 1. We talk about their contributions to the album, how they first got involved, what they consider to be the best track they […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Forbidden Door PPV, AEW and NXT, Roman Reigns, ratings, more!

April 21, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the AEW vs. NJPW Forbidden Door PPV announcement, AEW Dynamite and NXT 2.0 reviews, ratings, Roman Reigns, and Tammy Sytch updates, MMA notes and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Start: AEW announces […]

Speak Now: AEW x NJPW, full Dynamite show recap

April 21, 2022 - Join Denise Salcedo on the April 20th edition of Speak Now Pro Wrestling in which she covers AEW Dynamite! This episode includes a coffin match, CM Punk vs Dustin Rhodes and an announcement from Tony Khan regarding AEW and NJPW partnership! This is a fun and lively show perfect for all fans of AEW!

Figure Four Daily: Lance Storm on the term ‘sports entertainment’

April 21, 2022 - Figure Four Daily with Lance Storm and I is back with tons to talk about including Lance’s thoughts on the term sport entertainment, tons of discussion about WWE Raw, AEW Dynamite, Impact Rebellion this weekend and more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Watch in beautiful HD at video.f4wonline.com! Click JOIN and […]

Wrestling Observer Live: NXT 2.0, Gacy vs. Breakker, AEW vs. ROH, ratings, more!

April 20, 2022 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the preposterous angle with Bron Breakker and Joe Gacy, your full NXT 2.0 review, new names, ratings, Tony Khan talks ROH vs. AEW, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Speak Now: Roxanne Perez debuts, full NXT 2.0 recap

April 20, 2022 - Happy Tuesday, join on-air personality Denise Salcedo as she reviews the April 19 edition of WWE NXT 2.0, which featured the debut of Roxanne Perez, a growing feud between Bron Breakker and Joe Gacy and more!

Bryan & Vinny & Granny & Craig Show: RAW 19 plus Granny and more!

April 20, 2022 - Bryan & Vinny & Granny & Craig are back today with an exciting edition of the show! Granny has her usual Q&A and Weekly Wrestling Report, then the boys review RAW 19, a show with a great opener and nothing else of note whatsoever, at least nothing good. A fun show as always so check […]