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WOR: RIP Corporal Kirchner, AEW Dynamite & NXT recaps

December 23, 2021 - Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio talking all of the latest in pro wrestling and MMA. We discuss a ton of topics including the following: The passing of Corporal Kirchner COVID-19 and sports AEW Dynamite and news coming out of the show NXT Box office draw of the year AEW Rampage […]

Speak Now: AEW DYNAMITE HOLIDAY BASH full review

December 22, 2021 - Join on-air personality Denise Salcedo as she reviews a very newsworthy episode of AEW Dynamite: Holiday Bash. We had a major debut, a fun main event and lots of matches announced plus so much more! Topics Rundown: Kyle O’Reilly debuts, Adam Cole vs. Orange Cassidy Bryan Danielson mocks Adam Page, rematch announced When will Wardlow […]

WOL: Sempervive & Kevin Gill on Dynamite & GCW

December 22, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive and special guest host KEVIN GILL is back with tons to talk about including tonight’s AEW Dynamite in Crockett Country, Kevin’s career, GameChanger Wrestling, the announcement of a new inductee into the Indie Wrestling Hall of Fame, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~! […]

DragonKingKarl True Crime Wrestling Stories: The case of Mr. Wrestling 2, pt. 2

December 22, 2021 - We now dig deeper into the criminal case against Mr. Wrestling 2 (Johnny Walker) … or so it seems. In the summer of 1953, a roving gang of juveniles are reeking terror on the beaches of Hawaii. Two gang rapes on teenage girls take place within the span of a few days with anywhere from two to […]

Speak Now: AJ Styles on NXT 2.0, full show review

December 21, 2021 - Join on-air personality Denise Salcedo as she reviews the December 21st edition of WWE NXT 2.0! This episode included an appearance by AJ Styles, a street fight and more! Topics Rundown: Overall thoughts on tonight’s episode Tommaso Ciampa goes off on Bron Breakker Why is Dakota Kai always pushed to the side? Brian Kendrick vs. […]

We’re Live, Pal: Christmas rituals, Day One, Danielson vs. Page

December 21, 2021 - It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal. We go over Christmas rituals and what gift we’ve asked for from our loved ones before breaking down the Day One PPV on New Year’s Day. We talk about the Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns storyline and wonder who else there is for Reigns on the […]

WOL: New Japan Strong, Shibata, Raw, more

December 21, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive and special guest host FILTHY TOM LAWLOR is back with tons to talk about, including upcoming New Japan Strong stops, Katsuyori Shibata, the appreciation of mat-based wrestling, plus — yes — a Raw report, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~!

DragonKingKarl True Crime Wrestling Stories: The case of Mr. Wrestling 2, pt. 1

December 21, 2021 - Welcome to the first of a three-part series focused on Mr. Wrestling 2 as part of my true crime stories from the world of professional wrestling — a series that is not for the kids or faint-of-heart as we will be discussing some very heavy themes. This focuses on a little-known assault story involving Mr. Wrestling […]

WOR: RAW, ratings, COVID-19, Shawn Michaels

December 21, 2021 - Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio talking all of the latest in pro wrestling and MMA. We discuss a ton of topics including the following: SmackDown and Rampage ratings COVID-19 and sports Chael Sonnen RAW A story from Dave’s new Wrestling Observer Yearbook (referral link) on Shawn Michaels Questions from subscribers […]

WOL: Sempervive & Filthy Tom talk Stardom, Sarray-Lash Legend, more

December 20, 2021 - WWE Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive and special guest host FILTHY TOM LAWLOR is back with tons to talk about, including a busy (and somewhat painful) weekend for Filthy, Stardom’s Osaka Super Wars PPV, the Legend of Lash vs. Sarray, plus notes on SmackDown, tonight’s Raw, and tons more! A fun show as […]

DragonKing Dark: How ‘The Death of Superman’ almost killed comics

December 19, 2021 - We pick back up our ongoing series in the 100 darkest moments in pop culture history and in doing so, we travel back to the early 1990s. Comic books and trading cards were booming. Speculators were buying both in bulk with hopes of one day owning something valuable. But, the bubble was ready to burst […]

WOR: Kevin Owens, Reigns/Lesnar, Wrestle Kingdom

December 19, 2021 - Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio talking all of the latest in pro wrestling and MMA. We discuss a ton of topics including the following: The WOR recording schedule Dave’s WON schedule Wrestle Kingdom Kevin Owens’ contract extension with WWE The Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar, and Paul Heyman angle on SmackDown […]

Speak Now: The best of AEW & WWE in 2021

December 18, 2021 - Join on-air personality Denise Salcedo as she talks about the best in AEW and WWE for the year 2021! She goes through 9 categories including: Best Matches, Best Promos, Best Promos and more! This is a really fun stream and a really fun look at 2021 (AEW and WWE) programming. 9 Categories: Hidden Gems /Under […]

Left My Wallet: Invictus Khash on AEW Dark experience, Iran upbringing

December 17, 2021 - Invictus Khash Left My Wallet is back with AEW Dark regular Invictus Khash who is training with QT Marshall at the Nightmare Factory and is an underrated worker that more fans should be talking about. The Buddy Wayne trainee joins the show to talk about coming to America from Iran at age 10, soccer […]

Mat Men: Winter is Here!

December 17, 2021 - Today on Mat Men, Andrew and Rich bring you all the news and happenings from this past week. Kevin Owens has re-signed with WWE for another three years and we have all the latest details. Johnny Gargano and Kyle O’Reilly have not re-signed and are possibly headed to AEW. We also discuss those from ROH […]

F4D: Bryan and Lance on Dynamite, Bryan vs. Hangman, women’s audience, more!

December 17, 2021 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including lots of thoughts on Impact this week, AEW Dynamite with Bryan Danielson vs. Hangman Page, why women aren’t watching AEW in bigger numbers, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

WOL: Owen Hart Cup, AEW ratings, NXT 2.0 characters, plus JOSH WOODS!

December 17, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including details on the Owen Hart Cup, AEW ratings notes, NXT 2.0 character follow-up, plus JOSH WOODS joins us to talk Ring of Honor, AEW, debuting in NXT and tons more! A fun show as always so check it […]

B&V: Bryan and Vinny review AEW and NXT 2.0!

December 16, 2021 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about in our weekly look at AEW Dynamite and NXT 2.0! Tons to get into including the 60-minute Danielson vs. Hangman draw, an NXT show with a good open and close and nothing good in the middle, and tons more. A fun show as […]

WOL: Danielson vs. Hangman, NXT and AEW ratings, Kevin Owens contract, more!

December 16, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including many thoughts on Bryan Danielson vs. Hangman Page at Winter is Coming, booking draws and the follow-up in pro-wrestling, Kevin Owens contract update, NXT ratings, AEW ratings at the end and tons more. A fun show as always […]

Fight Game: Kevin Owens, Brody King, Winter is Coming recap

December 16, 2021 - John LaRocca is back after a week off and he and I go over a couple of big topics in the world of professional wrestling before tackling AEW Dynamite and NXT. We discuss: Kevin Owens re-upping with WWE The rumors of Brody King joining AEW Adam Cole’s surprise for The Young Bucks Bryan Danielson and Hangman […]

WOR: AEW and NXT, Kevin Owens, NJPW, tons more!

December 16, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including Kevin Owens, Brodie King, Shibata’s return, New Japan results from Wednesday, ratings, Jim Ross, AEW and NXT TV reviews including thoughts on the sixty minute Hangman vs. Bryan Danielson match, and more. A fun show as always so […]

Speak Now: WINTER IS COMING full review

December 15, 2021 - Join on-air personality Denise Salcedo as she reviews the AEW DYNAMITE: WINTER IS COMING. Denise breaks down the storylines and the matches in a very honest and in-depth manner. This is the perfect show for any and all fans of All Elite Wrestling. Topics Rundown Overall thoughts on Winter Is Coming Debuts discussion Breaking down […]

WOL: Kevin Owens re-signs with WWE, AEW Winter is Coming, more!

December 15, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Kevin Owens re-signing with WWE, AEW Winter is Coming and new debuts, NXT 2.0 and a potential reason so many older people watch the show, New Japan updates and tons more. A fun show as always so check […]

B&V&G&C: RAW episode 5 plus Granny segment and more!

December 14, 2021 - The Bryan & Vinny & Granny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about including some holiday cheer with Granny, her Weekly Wrestling Report and Undertaker book reading, and more! Then the boys review RAW 5. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Speak Now: NXT 2.0 full show review

December 14, 2021 - Join on-air personality Denise Salcedo as she reviews NXT 2.0~! This is a fun show perfect for anyone who wants to keep up and stay updated with the new NXT! Topics Rundown: Overall thoughts Grayson Waller is a good heel Lashing Out with Lash Legend is BACK Jacket Time gimmick Amari Miller vs. Ivy Nile […]

We’re Live, Pal: AEW Winter Is Coming preview, gift ideas for wrestling fans

December 14, 2021 - It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal, and Denise Salcedo is back like Jordan wearing the 4-5. We talk about the upcoming AEW Dynamite: Winter Is Coming featuring Hangman Page defending his AEW World title against Bryan Danielson. We also look at Page’s title run so far and reminisce about Hook’s debut on […]

WOL: RAW report, ratings, Jeff Hardy, NXT 2.0 preview, more!

December 14, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including our weekly RAW report, NXT 2.0 preview for tonight, Smackdown and Rampage ratings, Jeff Hardy, tons of calls and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: AWA Remco 80s figures

December 14, 2021 - On a special DragonKingKarl Show, I look back at the old AWA Remco action figure series from the 1980s: the first mass market pro wrestling action figure series. Next week: I present three shows in three days in a special true crime series.

WOR: Jimmy Rave, Brodie, RAW report, ratings, tons more

December 14, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the death of Jimmy Rave, Brodie Lee, ratings and WWE and AEW attendance since the pandemic started, Tokyo Sports Awards, lineups for the next few days and your weekly RAW report. A packed show as always so check […]

F4D: ‘Filthy’ Tom Lawlor talks SmackDown, New Japan Strong

December 13, 2021 - FILTHY FOUR DAILY with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including our usual review of Smackdown, a thumbs up show this week, and an AWESOME edition of New Japan Strong that you should go out of your way to see. A fun show as always so check it […]

WOL: Death of Jimmy Rave, Hook debut, Final Battle, tons more

December 13, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the death of Jimmy Rave, the debut of Hook and how they should position him going forward, ROH Final Battle, tons of feedback and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

B&V&C: SEND HOOK, AEW Rampage review, weekly live Q&A!

December 12, 2021 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about including a full review of AEW Rampage with SEND HOOK! and more. Then, the boys engage in their weekly live Q&A. A fun show as always so check it out~!

DragonKing Dark: What have we learned after 300 episodes?

December 12, 2021 - We take a break from our 100 darkest moments in pop culture history to reflect back on what I have learned after 300 episodes of the DragonKing Dark podcast. Have any of our shows changed my opinion on UFOs, cryptids, ghosts or societal issues? The answer is yes as I feel less convinced of some […]

WOR: UFC PPV, Final Battle, Smackdown, Rampage, New Japan, more!

December 12, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons of shows and news to talk about including UFC PPV results with a massive upset, ROH Final Battle the end of an era, Smackdown, Rampage, New Japan standings and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Timestamps: Start: […]

WOR: Jeff Hardy, Gargano/O’Reilly, UFC 269

December 10, 2021 - Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio talking all of the latest in pro wrestling and MMA. We discuss a ton of topics including the following: Jeff Hardy being released by WWE The latest on Johnny Gargano and Kyle O’Reilly AEW Dynamite ratings Adam Page as champ New ROH main event Pat […]

Wrestling Weekly: What’s next for Jeff Hardy and Johnny Gargano?

December 10, 2021 - WWE On this edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss the wrestling futures of Jeff Hardy and Johnny Gargano, plus Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar at WWE Day 1, CM Punk and MJF’s feud, and more. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!

F4D: Lance Storm on Impact, Dynamite, NXT as developmental, NIL deals, more!

December 10, 2021 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including thoughts on Impact this week, intergender matches, NXT as a developmental group, the NIL deal with WWE, Dynamite thoughts and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

WOL: Jericho and Bandido updates, ratings, Smackdown, plus JERVIS COTTONBELLY!

December 10, 2021 - ROH Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including updates on Chris Jericho and Bandido, ROH Final Battle, Dynamite ratings and Tony Khan offering to help out ROH, and tons more. Plus, JERVIS COTTONBELLY joins us to spread cheer and more! A fun show as […]

B&V: Bryan and Vinny review AEW Dynamite and NXT 2.0!

December 9, 2021 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about in our weekly look at NXT 2.0 and AEW Dynamite! Tons of great stuff on Dynamite leading to Winter is Coming, and NXT 2.0 was, in fact, NXT 2.0. A fun show as always so check it out~!

WOL: Lanza, Jeff Hardy, Dynamite review, more!

December 9, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the death of Blackjack Lanza, the situation with Jeff Hardy and his firing from WWE, AEW Dynamite from last night, new matches from Bryan with lots of backstory and tons more. A fun show as always so check […]

Mat Men: MJF’s homecoming

December 9, 2021 - It’s time for another edition of Mat Men. NXT WarGames was this past Sunday and we discuss all the fallout from the show. Who were the big stars and what does the future hold for the old guard? Are Johnny Gargano and Kyle O’Reilly done in WWE NXT? Both were left lying this week as a […]

Fight Game: WWE main eventers in 2022, Dynamite & NXT recaps

December 9, 2021 - John LaRocca is celebrating his youngest daughter’s second birthday so he has the night off. In his place is podcaster extraordinaire Keila Cash. On this week’s show, Keila and I give our top five lists of WWE talent who should be in the main event picture in 2022. We then go over the good and bad […]

Big Audio Nightmare: NJPW, Shibata, AJPW departures, Ice Ribbon

December 9, 2021 - NJPW Mike Sempervive and I are here with another Big Audio Nightmare to talk about a whirlwind week of news across the Japanese professional wrestling landscape. Here’s what we discussed: Katsuyori Shibata’s upcoming major announcement and the possibilities including where he would fit in as an in-ring competitor in current NJPW What is and […]

WOR: Blackjack Lanza, Gargano and O’Reilly, AEW and NXT, WWE NILs, more!

December 9, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the life of Blackjack Lanza, Gargano and O’Reilly futures, ratings, WWE NIL’s, Final Battle and UFC this weekend, reviews of both AEW and NXT 2.0, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Timestamps: […]

Speak Now: An outta control episode of AEW Dynamite

December 8, 2021 - Join on-air personality Denise Salcedo as she rundowns the biggest and top highlights of the December 8th edition of AEW Dynamite. There was a lot that went down on the show so make sure to join! This is a fun stream for any and all fans of All Elite Wrestling! Topics Rundown: Overall thoughts on […]

WOL: RAW record lows, NXT 2.0 review, Matt Cross talks MLW and more!

December 8, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including record-low RAW ratings, why there is still a silver lining in the dark cloud, Hacksaw Jim Duggan cancer free, NXT 2.0 review and more, then the boys interview MATT CROSS about living the life, his match with NZO […]

B&V&G&C: Granny segment, AEW Dynamite, RAW episode 4, more!

December 7, 2021 - The Bryan & Vinny & Granny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about including our weekly Granny segment with a Q&A, Undertaker book reading, Wrestling Report and more, then the boys discuss AEW Rampage and RAW episode 4! A fun show as always so check it out~!

Speak Now: Johnny Gargano, Kyle O’Reilly, a newsworthy NXT

December 7, 2021 - Join on-air personality Denise Salcedo as she breaks down the December 7th edition of this pretty newsworthy edition. This is a very honest review that includes insight and commentary from the live chat. A very fun show perfect for all NXT 2.0 fans. Topics Rundown: Overall thoughts Johnny Gargano gone from WWE? Von Wagner vs. […]

WOL: OREO THE ORCA and Mike Sempervive interview DANHAUSEN and more!

December 7, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Radio with OREO THE ORCA and MIKE SEMPERVIVE is back with tons to talk about including Oreo’s review of RAW from Monday night, some news and more, then they are joined by THE MIGHTY EVIL DANHAUSEN to talk EVERYTHING BLACK AND WHITE AND EVIL. A fun show as always so check it out~!

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Pro wrestling in October 1982

December 7, 2021 - WWE On this episode of the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, we deep dive into October 1982. Kung Fu Billy Graham is making the rounds this month, Nick Bockwinkel regains the AWA World title from Otto Wanz, Bullet Bob Armstrong makes his famous heel turn on Ron Fuller during an NWA World title match against Ric Flair […]