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WOR: WWE releases & Brian Blair on his autobiography

November 19, 2021 - Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio with special guest Brian Blair. We talk to Brian about his new autobiography Truth Bee Told (referral link), written with Ian Douglass. Brian talks about stories from his career including about Buddy Colt, Paul Orndorff, marrying Leroy McGuirk’s daughter Mike, and fighting with Doug Somers. […]

F4D: Lance Storm on WWE cuts, Full Gear, Dynamite, Impact, more!

November 19, 2021 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including thoughts on the recent WWE cuts and what it means for WWE and AEW in the future, AEW Full Gear, this week’s Dynamite and Impact TV thoughts, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it […]

WOL: WWE cuts, Survivor Series, AEW ratings, more!

November 19, 2021 - This is a free edition of WOL. Just click below to listen or watch here on YouTube. Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the latest round of WWE cuts, the hows and whys and where some of them could end up, AEW ratings and […]

Wrestling Weekly: WON HOF ballot, Dynamite, more WWE releases

November 19, 2021 - On today’s edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa go over candidates on this year’s WON HOF ballot. We also share some thoughts on the latest WWE releases, AEW Dynamite, and our state of despair at the thought of Adam Pearce turning into a heel authority figure. Thanks for listening and have a […]

Pacific Rim: New Japan 2022, new release opportunities

November 19, 2021 - NJPW Pacific Rim is back. On this episode, Fumi Saito and I talk about NJPW’s plans for the Tokyo Dome. 2022 is also their 50th anniversary so they are bringing back The Golden Series. Fumi discusses the history and whether we might see Antonio Inoki make an appearance in New Japan for the first time in many years. There’s […]

B&V&S: AEW Dynamite and NXT 2.0!

November 18, 2021 - The Bryan & Vinny & STEVE Show is back with tons to talk about as we look back at NXT 2.0 and AEW Dynamite from this past Tuesday and Wednesday night! Steve joins us as a guest co-host from a Whale Scout auction, and if YOU would like to be a guest co-host you can […]

Speak Now: WWE Survivor Series predictions

November 18, 2021 - Join me as I go through the WWE Survivor Series card and share my predictions on who I believe will be winning and which brand could claim brand supremacy at the end of the night. The card as of now: Raw Tag Team Champions RK-Bro vs. SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos United States Champion Damian Priest vs. Intercontinental Champion […]

WOL: NXT 0.11, AEW Dynamite, Becky vs. Charlotte, tons more!

November 18, 2021 - WWE Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including NXT 2.0 doing an 0.11, why the concept can never work one way or another, Charlotte vs. Becky, our AEW Dynamite recap and thoughts, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Mat Men: WWE Survivor Series preview, AEW Full Gear aftermath

November 18, 2021 - On Thursday’s Mat Men, Andrew and Rich break down all that happened at AEW Full Gear and what it means for the company over the next few months as Kenny Omega steps away to heal up and Hangman Page begins his reign as the company’s new champion. Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite was a great show and was the start of a lot […]

Fight Game: A busy Saturday in San Jose with Dave & Bryan

November 18, 2021 - John LaRocca and I are back on the Fight Game Podcast to talk about our crazy wrestling weekend with Bryan Alvarez in town and watching AEW Full Gear at Dave Meltzer’s house. Then, we go into our AEW Dynamite and NXT breakdowns. There was some strong wrestling and promo work on Dynamite, but we differ in […]

WOR: AEW & NXT recaps, Kenny Omega update, Becky Lynch, Full Gear buys

November 18, 2021 - AEW Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the buyrate for AEW Full Gear, ratings from all the major shows this week, an update on Kenny Omega and why he’ll be off AEW TV for awhile, Becky on Ariel Helwani’s show talking Charlotte, AEW and […]

Speak Now: An explosive episode of AEW Dynamite

November 17, 2021 - Join on-air personality Denise Salcedo as she reviews the November 17th edition of AEW Dynamite. This is the Dynamite following AEW Full Gear, and it was a very exciting episode, find out about everything that went down on the show. Topics Rundown AEW Dynamite overall thoughts Bryan Danielson turns heel, Adam Page celebrates National Cowboy […]

Portland Wrestlecast: The WON Hall of Fame case for Don Owen

November 17, 2021 - The following is a free show. Just click the red button below to listen. It’s Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame season and if Portland Wrestling promoter Don Owen doesn’t make it in this year, he’ll fall off the ballot. On this special episode of The Portland Wrestlecast, historian Matt Farmer and I talk about the […]

WOL: Dynamite tonight, MLW War Chamber with ALEX HAMMERSTONE, more!

November 17, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW Dynamite tonight, RAW ratings, MLW WAR CHAMBER tonight with our guest today ALEX HAMMERSTONE, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~!

Portland Wrestlecast: The WON Hall of Fame case for Don Owen

November 17, 2021 - The following is a free show. Just click the red button below to listen. It’s Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame season and if Portland Wrestling promoter Don Owen doesn’t make it in this year, he’ll fall off the ballot. On this special episode of The Portland Wrestlecast, historian Matt Farmer and I talk about the […]

Twitter tweaks video again, adding view counts for some users

November 17, 2021 - Intro text we refine our methods of responsive web design, we’ve increasingly focused on measure and its relationship to how people read. A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the blind […]

B&V: AEW Full Gear recap plus Granny segment and tons more!

November 16, 2021 - The Bryan & Vinny & Granny & Craig & MIKEY Show is back with tons to talk about! We’ve got our weekly Granny segment including a brand new Undertaker book to read, her Weekly Wrestling Report and more. Then, the boys are joined by MIKEY, a Whale Scout co-host to talk the AEW Full Gear […]

Speak Now: NXT 2.0 full show review

November 16, 2021 - Join on-air personality Denise Salcedo as she recaps the November 16th edition of WWE NXT 2.0. She shares her honest opinions on the show and talks about the hits and misses of the night. Topics Rundown Denise’s day: How that influenced her NXT viewing experience Tony D’Angelo and Dexter Lumis: The meaning behind the fish […]

We’re Live, Pal: AEW Full Gear fallout, Survivor Series preview

November 16, 2021 - It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal. Denise Salcedo is off this week. Joining Andrew Zarian and me is Will Washington. We talk about the the fallout of AEW Full Gear including where it stands when it comes to great wrestling pay-per-view shows. We also talk about our favorite match from the show. […]

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Revisiting Junkyard Dog obituary

November 16, 2021 - WWE On our cycle of shows we return now to From the Pages of the Observer — where Karl Stern takes a look at a Dave Meltzer biography, obituary, or history piece. This episode looks at the death of the Junkyard Dog. For a brief window of time, JYD was one of the most […]

WOL: RAW report, Dynamite preview, Hangman Day, Whale Scout auctions, more!

November 16, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including our newest Whale Scout auction with a lot of fun things to bid upon, Dynamite preview for Wednesday, Hangman Day, YOUR RAW REPORT leading into Survivor Series, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it […]

WOR: Full Gear fallout, ratings, injuries, RAW report, more!

November 16, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including tons of fallout from Full Gear, injury updates on Eddie Kingston, Kenny Omega, Chris Dickinson and more, Full Gear buyrate notes, Bleacher Report issues, ratings, a full RAW recap heading into Survivor Series and tons more. A fun […]

F4D: Smackdown on FOX, New Japan Battle in the Valley!

November 15, 2021 - Filthy Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about in our look at Smackdown on FOX from this past Friday night and New Japan Battle in the Valley on Saturday in San Jose, a show that featured Filthy Tom in Bryan’s favorite match on the entire show. […]

WOL: AEW Full Gear, Hangman Page, Battle in the Valley, Dynamite, more!

November 15, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW Full Gear, thoughts on all the matches and angles, Dynamite preview for Wednesday, New Japan Battle in the Valley, tons of weekend notes and so much more. A fun time as always so check it out~!

B&V&C: New Japan Battle in the Valley and AEW Rampage!

November 14, 2021 - The Bryan and Vinny and Craig Show is back with tons to talk about! Bryan and Vinny are both back from San Jose where they witnessed NEW JAPAN BATTLE IN THE VALLEY, so they’ll recap that entire show and also the AEW Rampage show from Friday night. Vinny hasn’t watched Full Gear so that review […]

DragonKing Dark: The death of AC/DC singer Bon Scott

November 14, 2021 - The rock music world was shaken in February 1980 when the distinctive lead singer of the rising rock group AC/DC was found dead in a car. The cause of death was apparently alcohol related though specifically how has been debated for 40 years now. It seemed impossible that a rising rock group with such a […]

Speak Now: AEW Full Gear weekend recap show

November 14, 2021 - Join me live from Minnesota as I shares my live experience attending AEW Full Gear in Minneapolis, Minnesota, including my complete and honest review of the show. The Rundown: My weekend in Minnesota MJF vs. Darby Allin The bad finish in the FTR/ Lucha Bros match Did Bryan Danielson and Miro have a good match? Falls Count […]

WOR: AEW Full Gear, Battle in the Valley, Tokyo Dome, news and more!

November 14, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about! Bryan is in San Jose at Dave’s house for a full night of action, Full Gear from AEW, an all-time great show, and live New Japan from Battle in the Valley! Plus, all the news! A fun show as […]

F4D: Keith Lee medical bills, Danielson on 90-days, Dynamite, Impact, more!

November 12, 2021 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including Keith Lee revealing he paid for his own medical bills post-Covid, Bryan Danielson talking about talent being allowed to give 90-day notice, AEW Dynamite thoughts, Impact Wrestling thoughts and tons more. A fun show as always so check […]

Wrestling Weekly: AEW Full Gear predictions, Danielson & Lynch comments

November 12, 2021 - Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa make their predictions for this weekend’s AEW Full Gear and discuss the recent comments made by both Bryan Danielson and Becky Lynch. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!

WOR: Tony Khan joins to talk about AEW Full Gear

November 12, 2021 - Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio with special guest Tony Khan. We talk to Tony about AEW’s upcoming pay-per-view on Saturday, Full Gear. We go over the entire card and talk about the build to many of the matches. We discuss how Tony sees former WWE talent (including bringing on Ariya Daivari to […]

WOL: Battle in the Valley, Rampage, Smackdown, tons of news and more!

November 12, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including a very busy weekend for wrestling, New Japan Battle in the Valley tomorrow, Rampage tonight, we think a Smackdown show, apparently a Tribute to the Troops on Sunday, plus all of the news, feedback and tons more. A […]

Big Audio Nightmare: NJPW reviews and previews, Stardom, NOAH, DDT

November 12, 2021 - NJPW Adam AND Mike are here to talk all thing Japan, including an in-depth final look back at NJPW Power Struggle, a preview of the upcoming NJPW Best of the Super Junior & World Tag League tour, a look ahead to the Stardom Goddesses Tag Tournament final night, an under the radar great Stardom […]

B&V: AEW Dynamite and NXT 2.0 reviews!

November 11, 2021 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about including a full recap of AEW Dynamite on Wednesday, the go-home show for Full Gear, and, GOD BLESS THEM, a horrible edition of NXT 2.0 outside of a good main event. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Fight Game: Oliver Copp previews AEW Full Gear

November 11, 2021 - Joining me on a bonus episode of the Fight Game Podcast is Oliver Copp, someone who is very familiar to longtime fans of this website as the co-host of Tough Talk, part of the commentary team for AEW in Germany and the TNM wrestling simulator. Oliver talks about how AEW brought him back to wrestling before we […]

Speak Now: Lance Storm & Denise Salcedo’s AEW Full Gear prediction show

November 11, 2021 - Join on-air personality Denise Salcedo on a very special edition of Speak Now Pro Wrestling as she is joined by very special guest, pro wrestling legend and member of the Empire, Lance Storm! Together, they run down the entire card for AEW Full Gear, share their honest thoughts and opinions, and try and predict some […]

Mat Men Podcast: Full speed to AEW Full Gear

November 11, 2021 - Today on Mat Men, Andrew Zarian and Rich Stambolian are back to discuss all of this week’s biggest pro wrestling news ahead of AEW Full Gear this Saturday. Last week, WWE released a large amount of talent and some of the reasons for the releases will surprise you. We do a deep dive into this and what it […]

WOL: AEW and NXT 2.0, Becky vs. Charlotte, Michael Kingston on Headlocked!

November 11, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW and NXT 2.0 TV reviews, Becky Lynch talks Charlotte Flair, teases for Survivor Series, and more. Plus, Michael Kingston joins us to talk the newest HEADLOCKED comic! You can donate til 8 ET through Kickstarter or the […]

Fight Game: Our top ten wrestlers, AEW Dynamite & NXT thoughts

November 11, 2021 - John LaRocca and I are back on the Fight Game Podcast, looking at ten wrestlers we would choose to start our own promotion with. There isn’t as much crossover with our lists as you might think. We then get into the go-home AEW Dynamite before Full Gear Saturday. We talk about the really strong wrestling we liked […]

WOR: Full Gear, AEW and NXT, WrestleMania tickets, Danielson, more!

November 11, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including Full Gear this weekend, WrestleMania’s on-sale date, ratings including all-time record lows on RAW, Bryan Danielson talks to Ariel Helwani, full reviews of AEW and NXT and more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Timestamps: […]

Speak Now: Final Dynamite before AEW Full Gear, full review

November 10, 2021 - Join on-air personality Denise Salcedo as she breaks down the final AEW Dynamite before Full Gear this weekend. This was a very fun show to discuss, tune in for an interactive and light-hearted show. Rundown: Overall thoughts Bryan Danielson vs. Rocky Romero Inner Circle-American Top Team feud continues Women’s action on Dynamite Bobby Fish attacks […]

WOL: RAW record-breaking lows, Dynamite, Full Gear, War Games, more!

November 10, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the record-breaking and not in a good way RAW numbers, Daylight Savings Time, AEW line-up for tonight, NXT 2.0 notes, War Games, Full Gear, tons of questions and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

B&V&C&G: RAW EPISODE 2, plus Granny Q&A and tons more!

November 9, 2021 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Granny Show is back with tons to talk about including Granny’s weekly Q&A, Wrestling Report, and the final Undertaker book reading, notes on her next book, and more, then the boys review RAW EPISODE 2, which was 1,000 times better than RAW EPISODE 1, more akin to a […]

Speak Now: The top moments of NXT 2.0

November 9, 2021 - Join on-air personality Denise Salcedo as she reviews the latest edition of WWE NXT 2.0 on Speak Now Pro Wrestling. On this podcast she gives an in-depth review of the show while also discussing storylines, and engaging with the live viewers. Topics Rundown Overall thoughts on NXT 2.0 Toxic Attraction vs. Io Shirai / Kacy […]

WOL: Rock, Eddie Kingston, RAW report, ratings, tons more!

November 9, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including interview notes with Rock regarding WrestleMania and Eddie Kingston regarding his career, AEW Dynamite and Smackdown ratings, your weekly RAW report and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~!

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: WWC Aniversario 1987 retro review

November 9, 2021 - Or… how Boring Funk Jr. learned to take the press slam and like it. It’s one of the most popular shows of our classic wrestling rotation — the retro review! We return to Puerto Rico and the year 1987 to see an amazing match between LOS HERMANOS FUNKS vs.The Road Warriors! Plus, a senior citizen battles Kareem Muhammad […]

WOR: Judy Bagwell, Ray Rougeau, New Japan tourneys, ratings, RAW report, more!

November 9, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the death of Judy Bagwell, Ray Rougeau wins office, WWE touring Europe, Keith Lee talks his medical issues, Rampage and Smackdown ratings, New Japan Super Juniors and Tag League tournament line-ups, 10-9 scoring, your weekly RAW report and […]

F4D: Smackdown, New Japan Strong, Power Struggle main and amateur rules match!

November 8, 2021 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including our usual weekly reviews of WWE Smackdown and New Japan Strong, but also two matches from Power Struggle, Sabre Jr. vs. Shingo and Yano vs. O-Khan in the amateur rules match. A fun show as always so […]

WOL: Death of Judy Bagwell, Rampage, Smackdown, RAW, weekend news!

November 8, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the death of Judy Bagwell, AEW Rampage, Smackdown, your RAW preview, the Survivor Series line-up thus far, your feedback on the weekend and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

B&V&C: AEW Rampage plus our weekly live Q&A!

November 7, 2021 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about including our weekly AEW Rampage report, an excellent TV show with a great opener and main event, and an awesome back and forth with CM Punk and Eddie Kingston. Then, it’s our WEEKLY LIVE Q&A with tons of questions to answer. […]