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Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Shawn Show: Bryan vs. Vinny Vegas stips, plus Granny and WWF Challenge S1:E11!

May 7, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Granny & Craig & Shawn Show is back with tons to talk about! We’ve got stipulations to figure out for the Bryan and Vinny live show in Vegas over Memorial Day weekend, Granny has her soap opera and wrestling reports, the trivia contest, and then the boys review WWF Challenge […]

Wrestling Observer Live: King of the Ring, RAW report, and AEW and NXT line-ups

May 7, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including WWE’s handling of the King of the Ring tournament, NXT and AEW line-ups for the next couple of days, the full RAW report with the ups and downs, and tons more. A fun show as always so check […]

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: The pioneer era in Australia

May 7, 2024 - The latest entry into my 1000 Hours series on the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show looks at the pioneer era of wrestling in Australia of all places. Believe it or not, there was pro wrestling there in the 1800s, and one of America’s top stars actually died there. The incredible story of the death of Clarence […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Ric Flair, Flair vs. Kerry memories, RAW report, ratings, mailbag

May 7, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including Ric Flair’s wild week of stories, his presumed heart attack in his final match, the match with Kerry Von Erich 40 years ago today, RAW from Monday night with the King and Queen of the Ring tournament matches, […]

Filthy Four Daily: Bryan and Tom on WWE Speed tournament, Smackdown, Backlash, more

May 6, 2024 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including how much we loved THE WWE SPEED TOURNAMENT, how you can watch and what’s next for this odd little brand, plus Smackdown and the Smackdown-brand matches on the Backlash PPV. A fun show as always so check […]

Wrestling Observer Live: WrestleMania Vegas, Ric Flair heart attack, Gulak and Rousey, more

May 6, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Ric Flair alleging a heart attack in his last match, WrestleMania in Vegas, Ronda Rousey and Drew Gulak and Hunter vs. the media, WWE Speed, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show: WWE Backlash France 2024!

May 5, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about including a full review of the WWE Backlash France PPV, a great show with arguably the best crowd in the history of WWE. All the matches and angles and other fun discussions, so check it out~!

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Bray Wyatt documentary

May 5, 2024 - Karl is back with a look at the new WWE Network Bray Wyatt documentary which dives into his career, characters, and family which include classic era wrestlers Mike Rotundo, Blackjack Mulligan, and Barry and Kendal Windham. This was a very good documentary that fills in a lot of gaps about the death of Wyatt. Also, […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Backlash, UFC PPV, Lauranitis, Steveson, Mania in Vegas, Dontaku, all the news

May 5, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including WWE Backlash with an incredible crowd in France, post-show notes, UFC PPV recap with Paul Fontaine plus post-show notes, John Lauranitis flips, Gable Steveson is fired, WrestleMania is coming to Vegas on Easter, New Japan Dontaku and Resurgence, […]

Wrestling Observer Live: May the Fourth Wrestling Star Wars

May 4, 2024 - May the 4th be with you! It’s a Wrestling Star Wars edition of Wrestling Observer Live. Everyone is talking about the Drake/Kendrick Lamar diss tracks, so we play a little of The Graham Tapes. Plus, Backlash, NJPW Wrestling Dontaku, NOAH, TNA Under Siege, GCW, WrestleMania, Dwayne Johnson, French crowds, Cody Rhodes, Swerve, Mariah May, Tiffany […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: WWE Backlash France preview, Vegas WrestleMania?

May 3, 2024 - Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Dave and I discussed the following: Seth Rollins re-signing with WWE NXT cuts Brad Blum leaving WWE Johnny Ace flipping sides in the Janel Grant lawsuit Rumors of a Las Vegas […]

Wrestling Observer Live: WWE Backlash predictions, Grant lawsuit updates

May 3, 2024 - With Bryan Alvarez out attempting to broker peace between Kendrick Lamar and Drake with an offering of paper mache heads, “Filthy” Tom Lawlor rides shotgun with yours truly as we drive you around the world of professional wrestling on today’s Wrestling Observer Live. We take a look at RAP BEEF, preview tonight’s WWE SmackDown, and […]

Pacific Rim: Fumi’s trip to WrestleMania, more Rossy Ogawa & Marigold thoughts

May 3, 2024 - Fumi Saito Yes, the Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling Podcast still exists. Longtime wrestling journalist Fumi Saito and I discuss his trip to Philadelphia last month to see Bull Nakano inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. He talks about how it happened, his thoughts on the ceremony, and WrestleMania 40 itself. (You might recognize him […]

Wrestling Weekly: The Elite vs. Tony Khan, WWE Draft thoughts

May 3, 2024 - AEW After a week away, the one and only Les Thatcher and I return for a new Wrestling Weekly to talk about all the things happening between The Elite and Tony Khan in AEW, as well as the full results from last week’s WWE Draft. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! (sub needed)

Big Audio Nightmare: Iwatani vs. Sareee classic, Wrestling Dontaku & All Together previews

May 3, 2024 - The Big Audio Nightmare is back with myself and Mike Sempervive to talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week’s topics include: A full review of the top matches on Stardom’s All Star Grand Queendom show The Mayu Iwatani vs. Sareee classic that was more than worth the wait […]

Fight Game: WWE Backlash France preview

May 3, 2024 - John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of The Fight Game Podcast, kicking things off with an update on upcoming shows on Fight Game Media. We then got to the rest of our topics which included: Fallout from The Elite beating up Tony Khan on last week’s AEW Dynamite Tony Khan’s media hits at […]

Bryan & Vinny Show: AEW with Doom of Kenny, NXT with Lola vs. Nattie NXT Underground

May 2, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about including our full reviews of AEW Dynamite with the doom of Kenny Omega, and NXT with a well-worked but overbooked Nattie vs. Lola Vice NXT Underground match. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: WrestleMania 41 potential location, Dynamite, NXT, Chris Jericho

May 2, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including where Bryan personally believes WrestleMania 41 will be held and why, Collision and Rampage and what the rating does or does not tell us about a three-hour Saturday block and the Rampage name, NXT and Dynamite thoughts, Chris […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: The Rock & his WCW project, WWE Backlash & Dontaku previews, AEW Dynamite, NXT & Rampage recaps

May 2, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the Rock and the stories of him costing film sets millions, his WCW project, previews of WWE Backlash and NJPW Dontaku this weekend, recaps of AEW Dynamite, Rampage and NXT, and all the news. A fun show as […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Lance Storm talks TNA Under Siege, AEW, NXT, more

May 1, 2024 - With Bryan Alvarez out trying to find the right ratio to make paper-mache, LANCE STORM joins Mike Sempervive today to let you know about all of the news taking place in the world of professional wrestling. We take a look at the upcoming TNA Under Siege show, tonight’s AEW Dynamite, last night’s NXT, Taz revealing […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Shawn: PACKED show with Granny, BOOM! Pro Wrestling, WWF Challenge S1:E9

April 30, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Granny & Shawn Show is back with tons to talk about including our weekly segment with Granny, an update on PAPER MACHE DAY, her weekly wrestling and soap opera reports, the quiz, and more. Then the boys talk about their trip to Vancouver to watch BOOM! PRO WRESTLING, […]

We’re Live, Pal: AEW’s Tony Khan and his neck brace

April 30, 2024 - It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal which is also available for free on YouTube by clicking above. Andrew and I opened up the show by talking about the AEW Dynamite angle with Tony Khan, Jack Perry, and the Young Bucks. We also discussed: Tony Khan in a neck brace at the NFL Draft The […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Drafts and brand splits, Collision and Rampage ratings, tons more

April 30, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including all the RAW trades, why an effective soft brand split makes a Draft pointless, Smackdown and Collision and Rampage ratings, all the news, Bryan’s disastrous week and an update on his daughter, and more. A fun show as […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: NBA and WBD and AEW, Draft, RAW, Tyson vs. Jake Paul, AEW injuries

April 30, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the NBA and WBD negotiations and how it could affect AEW, Cody’s shoulder, AEW injuries, RAW ratings drafted to Smackdown, Tyson vs. Jake Paul, UFC 301, RAW, the DRAFT, plus mailbag and more! A fun show as always […]

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Legitimate wrestling Presidents

April 29, 2024 - Pro wrestling historian and author Karl Stern (DragonKingKarl) returns with the 1000 Hours podcast series which looks at pre-1900 pro wrestling. On this episode, a listener has requested a look at the facts versus mythology about United States Presidents who have legitimately wrestled. We have already previously covered Abraham Lincoln in episode one but here […]

Wrestling Observer Live: WWE Draft & Raw preview, AEW injuries, BKFC

April 29, 2024 - With Bryan Alvarez out being a good dad, myself and “Filthy Tom” Lawlor team up today on Wrestling Observer Live to let you know about all of the news taking place. We take a look at tonight’s WWE Raw and get you updated on what’s taken place so far in the WWE Draft, AEW injuries, […]

JNPO: AEW Q1 business review with Brandon Thurston

April 29, 2024 - Josh Nason AEW continued to do some, ahem, Big Business in the first quarter of 2024 and that means it was time to record our quarterly AEW business review with Wrestlenomics‘ Brandon Thurston on a new Josh Nason’s Punch-Out. For those new here, this is the formerly named quarterly investors call series where we focus on the […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Vince McMahon, Tony Khan, Drew McIntyre re-signs, WWE Draft, weekend TV

April 29, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the latest on Vince McMahon and more news coming out of the Observer, Tony Khan and his statements this weekend, updates on Darby Allin, Drew McIntyre’s new contract, Arena Mexico and TripleMania, Smackdown, Collision, Rampage and more. A […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Vince McMahon, Tony Khan, Drew re-signs, WWE Draft, weekend TV

April 29, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the latest on Vince McMahon and more news coming out of the Observer, Tony Khan and his statements this weekend, updates on Darby Allin, Drew McIntyre’s new contract, Arena Mexico and TripleMania, Smackdown, Collision, Rampage and more. A […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show: AEW Collision & Rampage with Swerve vs. Claudio for the title

April 28, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about including full reviews of both AEW Collision and AEW Rampage, which aired, once again, back-to-back on Saturday night. Collision was a hot show with a ton of returns and, yes, an unannounced AEW World Title match. A fun show as always […]

Wrestling Observer Live: WWE Draft, AEW Collision, NFL Draft, more

April 27, 2024 - WWE Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley is back with a new episode. The WWE Draft began on SmackDown without Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Damian Priest, Sami Zayn, Logan Paul, or either of the men’s tag team champions (A-Town Down Under and Awesome Truth). We’ll talk about who’s going where. If you are tired […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Tony Khan’s WWE comments on NFL Network

April 26, 2024 - Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Dave and I discussed the following: Tony Khan’s comments about WWE while doing an interview on the NFL Network More on Dave’s story about Vince McMahon Vince McMahon’s and Nick Khan’s […]

Fight Game: Is AEW leaning into car crash TV?

April 26, 2024 - John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We kicked things off with our non-WWE segment where we actually talked a little bit about WWE since we weren’t going to talk about it for the rest of the show. We then got to the rest of our topics which […]

Bryan & Vinny Show: AEW with DOOM OF KHAN, NXT with CROWNING OF TRICK

April 25, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back and we’ve got TONS of thoughts on both AEW Dynamite and NXT this week. Both shows had ups and downs but great closing segments, AEW’s being the DOOM OF TONY KHAN and NXT’s being THE CROWNING OF TRICK WILLIAMS! A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: Dynamite, Hobbs, Tony Khan, WWE Draft, more

April 25, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including tons of notes from last night’s Dynamite, Hobbs, Tony Khan’s doom, SHAD KHAN, various matches and angles leading to Double or Nothing, and more, plus the Draft, the Usos, and so much more. A fun show as always […]

Figure Four Daily: Lance Storm on Vince McMahon, AEW Dynasty, TNA PPV

April 24, 2024 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including Lance’s thoughts on the Vince McMahon filing, what he watched and enjoyed from AEW Dynasty, thoughts on the TNA PPV this weekend with some new faces, and more. We will get the audio up for video subscribers soon, […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Vince McMahon lawsuit response, Trick wins NXT Title, Dynamite, more

April 24, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Vince McMahon’s side responds to the Janel Grant lawsuit, Rock’s contract with WWE examined, Dynamite tonight and NXT last night with Trick Williams winning the title, and more. A packed show, so check it out~!

Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Shawn: A big bell beefer of a show, WWF Challenge S1:E9, plus Granny!

April 23, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Shawn & Craig & Granny Show is back with tons to discuss including our weekly Granny segment, what Bryan and Vinny should do as part of their live show in Vegas, a look at the soaps and pro-wrestling, her weekly 1960s quiz, then the boys review WWF Challenge S1:E9. A […]

We’re Live, Pal: What’s next for AEW after Dynasty?

April 23, 2024 - It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal which is also available for free on YouTube by clicking above. Andrew and I opened up the show talking about the AEW Dynasty PPV. We also discussed: Bryan Danielson vs. Will Ospreay Matches to compare that match to Swerve Strickland’s title win and the hope for good creative […]

Wrestling Observer Live: AEW TV deal thoughts, RAW with new Women’s Champion, WWE cuts, more

April 23, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including whether AEW should move Collision to three hours, RAW from Monday night with a new Women’s champion and a bunch of different angles, WWE cuts including Cameron Grimes, and tons more. A fun show as always so check […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: RAW, new Women’s champ, Bryan and Dave on a boat, tons of news

April 23, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including RAW from Monday night with a new Women’s champion, how to meet Dave and Bryan if you’re going to Wembley, Goldberg talks AEW, the Olympic Trials, Cody in Naked Gun, Von Wagner, ratings and tons more. A fun […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Bryan and Filthy on Dynasty, RAW women’s battle royal, WWE cuts, more

April 22, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including best wishes to Eric Young, tons of thoughts on the AEW Dynasty show, Ospreay vs. Danielson, Chris Jericho, Swerve as new champion, plus the RAW women’s battle royal for the title, two shocking WWE cuts, and tons […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW Dynasty news and notes, weekend TV, WWE cuts, more

April 22, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including AEW Dynasty, all the matches and angles on the show, Smackdown and Collision, Arena Mexico, WWE cuts, RAW women’s title match, all the upcoming line-ups and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Bryan & Vinny & Lisa review AEW Dynasty 2024!

April 21, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with special guest Lisa Gifford to talk AEW Dynasty! A great show with an absolutely positively ridiculously incredible Bryan Danielson vs. Will Ospreay match, a new AEW World Champion, the return of Jack Perry and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Dynasty preview

April 21, 2024 - On the doorstep of AEW Dynasty, I am back with an early Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, discussing all the latest news. Tonight’s Dynasty pay-per-view features a stacked card so let’s break down each match and discuss how strong the show appears from top to bottom. Will Swerve Strickland finally win the AEW World […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Blood on SmackDown, Solo Sikoa, AEW Dynasty, more

April 20, 2024 - WWE Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley is back on 4/20. Congratulations to RVD (on Rampage tonight) and all who celebrate. Friday night, we saw the new and improved Solo Sikoa. Now in a suit (trademark Malibu Stacy)!! Plus, blood on SmackDown. Is blood on TV still bad if it’s on WWE and not […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW Dynasty preview, Brad Balukjian interview

April 19, 2024 - Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. First, we talked to Brad Balukjian, author of new wrestling book, The Six Pack. Dave and I then discussed the following: Seth Rollins’ surgery AEW’s upcoming TV rights deal UFC & Netflix […]

Wrestling Observer Live: A big ‘Filthy’ weekend preview

April 19, 2024 - With Bryan Alvarez out planning his 4/20 event (it’s not what you think as he gets people in the door and then rants about the anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploding), myself and former MLW World Champion/NJPW Strong Champion “Filthy” Tom Lawlor team up today to let you know about all of the […]

Wrestling Weekly: AEW Dynasty picks & who exactly is The Bloodline’s Tribal Chief?

April 19, 2024 - AEW On a new Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I give our AEW Dynasty picks and take a look at a bunch of questions now facing The Bloodline in WWE post-WrestleMania 40 like who is the current Tribal Chief? Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! (sub needed)

Fight Game: AEW Dynasty preview

April 19, 2024 - John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We kicked things off with our discussion on this week’s Dark Side of the Ring episode on Chris Adams, looking at a major unanswered question as well as going through some of the finer details of Adams’ death through Dave Meltzer’s […]