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DragonKing Dark: The death of Bob Marley

November 7, 2021 - The death of Jamaican music legend Bob Marley is our next entry into our 100 darkest moments in pop culture history. Marley was more than just a singer who popularized reggae music: he was a culture icon and heavily influenced the music world and beyond. At 36 years old, he died of an aggressive, but […]

WOR: Angelo Mosca, WWE cuts in detail, Power Struggle, UFC, tons more!

November 7, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the death of Angelo Mosca, all the WWE cuts the day they did their latest earnings call, Wednesday night ratings, Rampage and Smackdown notes, New Japan Power Struggle, UFC from Saturday night and tons more! A packed show, […]

Speak Now: Promo of the year? Rampage & Smackdown recaps

November 5, 2021 - Join on-air personality Denise Salcedo for this super fun review of WWE Smackdown and AEW Rampage! Denise talks about all of the can’t miss moments on the shows, while sharing her honest opinions and engaging with the live viewers. This is a perfect show for all fans! Topics Rundown: The first portion of this stream […]

F4D: Lance Storm live monthly Q&A!

November 5, 2021 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with our monthly LIVE Q&A for our Top Tier Youtube subscribers and Twitch homies! All sorts of great questions on tons of different topics. A fun show as always so check it out~!

WOL: WWE cuts, NXT changes, hiring and firing, plus the former Buddy Murphy talks NJPW!

November 5, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the WWE cuts, changes to NXT that will affect the main roster, new hiring practices, firing practices, how much the company made this quarter, and more, plus the former Buddy Murphy joins us to talk New Japan Battle […]

Wrestling Weekly: Another round of WWE roster cuts, Moxley thoughts

November 5, 2021 - AEW On this edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk Jon Moxley, the latest round of roster cuts in WWE and an idea on how both AEW and NJPW could benefit from some of the newest free agents. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!

Big Audio Nightmare: Stardom Kawasaki Wars, NJPW, Dragon Gate, more

November 5, 2021 - Adam AND Mike are here to talk all thing Japan, including an in-depth look at Stardom’s Kawasaki Wars show and the rest of the year in the promotion, a preview of NJPW Power Struggle, a discussion of the improving COVID situation in Japan and how that is impacting wrestling’s near-term future there, and a look at […]

B&L: Bryan and Lance storm discuss WWE cuts, developmental, plus AEW and NXT TV!

November 4, 2021 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with no Vinny today! Lance Storm takes his slot as we discuss a ton of different topics including AEW and NXT from this past week, all the highs and lows of each show, and more, plus a ton of details on the WWE releases today and the future […]

WOL: Dynamite and NXT 2.0 reviews, Bron Breakker, tons more!

November 4, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including full reviews of AEW Dynamite and NXT 2.0, why Bron Breakker will be a main roster superstar and you can TAKE IT TO THE BACK, tons of feedback and more. A fun show as always so check it […]

Fight Game: Jon Moxley, AEW Dynamite & NXT recaps

November 4, 2021 - John LaRocca and I are back on the Fight Game Podcast. We open up the show talking about Jon Moxley and The Blade and how we’re rooting for them and sending nothing but good thoughts their way. I tell the story of how I started doing podcasts with Jon over a year ago. We then look […]

WOR: Jon Moxley, Hall of Fame, AEW and NXT 2.0, UFC in MSG, more!

November 4, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including Jon Moxley, the Hall of Fame ballot that just went out, ratings, UFC in MSG on Saturday night, full reviews of AEW Dynamite and NXT 2.0, and tons more. A packed show as always so check it out~! […]

Speak Now: Jon Moxley, changes to AEW Dynamite, show review

November 3, 2021 - Join on-air personality Denise Salcedo as she reviews the November 3rd edition of AEW Dynamite, this is a fun and honest review perfect for any and all fans of All Elite Wrestling! Topics Rundown: Jon Moxley situation Kenny Omega vs. Alan Angels Is Hangman Page vs. Kenny Omega still hot? CM Punk does heartfelt promo […]

WOL: Jon Moxley, Tony Khan talks Dynamite, more!

November 3, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including all the latest on Jon Moxley, and interview with Tony Khan talking about Moxley and also the changes to the Dynamite that is taking place tonight, RAW ratings, the MOX book and tons more. A packed show, so […]

B&V&G&C: RAW EPISODE ONE, plus Granny’s 92nd birthday preview and more!

November 2, 2021 - The Bryan & Vinny & Granny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about including our weekly chat with Granny, the incredible thing she wants for her 92nd birthday, her wrestling report and look back at old F4W newsletters, and more, then the boys review THE FIRST EVER RAW, episode 1, an episode […]

Speak Now: Musical numbers and more, NXT 2.0 show review

November 2, 2021 - Join on-air personality Denise Salcedo as she breaks down this week’s WWE NXT 2.0. Denise shares her honest opinions while also engaging with the live viewers. Topics: Overall thoughts on NXT 2.0 Mandy Rose’s growth on NXT Cora Jade vs. Dakota Kai – Where are they headed with Dakota Kai? A MUSICAL NUMBER?! Was it […]

We’re Live, Pal: Halloween costumes, Bianca Belair, Super Elite

November 2, 2021 - It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal. Joining Denise Salcedo, Andrew Zarian, and me is Steve from the Going In Raw Podcast. We talked about Halloween and put a specific Halloween costume under a microscope. I created a game called “Yes or No” and we hit six major topics in wrestling. Some of […]

WOL: Danhausen, Mancer, Ross, Blade, RAW report, ratings, more!

November 2, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including health updates on Danhausen, Mance Warner, Jim Ross and the Blade, plus Smackdown and AEW Rampage ratings which were shockingly high, the RAW report, tons of feedback and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: September 1982 in pro wrestling

November 2, 2021 - This week’s episode of the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show covers September 1982 in pro wrestling. This month sees El Santo’s last match as he retires in front of 25,000 fans in Mexico, The Midnight Express roll through Memphis, The Road Warrior (singular) debuts in Georgia, Otto Wanz defends the AWA World title around the loop, […]

WOR: RAW report, AEW and NXT line-ups, New Japan, TNT January special, more!

November 2, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including full line-ups for NXT and AEW over the next two days, the RAW report with a bunch of good matches but no mention of Survivor Series, New Japan updates and tons more. A fun show as always so […]

F4D: Smackdown, New Japan Strong, Worst Tag Team of All Time discussion

November 1, 2021 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including our full reviews of WWE Smackdown from Friday and New Japan Strong! Also, the worst tag team of all time discussion and so much more. A fun time as always so check it out~!

WOL: Weekend injuries, RAW preview, star ratings, Rampage, donuts, tons more!

November 1, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including injuries to Mancer and Danhausen this weekend, Raw tonight, AEW Rampage from Friday, tons of feedback, EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT DONUTS and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

WOR: Injury updates, Smackdown, Rampage, UFC, ratings, more!

November 1, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including injuries to Danhausen and Mance Warner, Smackdown and Rampage reviews from this past weekend, ratings notes from Wednesday night, UFC recap from Saturday night and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Timestamps: Start: […]

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

October 31, 2021 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about in our look at AEW Rampage from Friday night, a great show with three totally different matches, including maybe the greatest match in Rampage history. Also, our weekly like Q&A touching on tons of different subjects. A fun show as always […]

DragonKing Dark: The death of River Phoenix

October 31, 2021 - This is the tragic story of a young life snuffed out too soon, part of my 100 Darkest Moments in Pop Culture History series. Actor River Phoenix was only 23 years old when he died of a drug overdose on Halloween morning 1993 outside of the nightclub belonging to Johnny Depp where he had been […]

WOR: Wade Keller & Dave Meltzer on the Vince McMahon steroid trial

October 30, 2021 - Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio with special guest, Pro Wrestling Torch’s Wade Keller. Wade and Dave give their thoughts on the Dark Side of the Ring episode on the steroid trials. They talk about how honest the episode was, what stood out, and what the episode could’ve focused on more. […]

WOR: Jon Moxley on his new book, AEW, indie wrestling

October 30, 2021 - Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio with special guest, AEW star and new author, Jon Moxley. Jon tells stories from his book, talks about leaving WWE, the timing with joining AEW and not knowing much about them initially, and his love for independent wrestling. He also talks about getting in the […]

Speak Now: Biggest moments from SmackDown & Rampage

October 29, 2021 - Join on-air personality Denise Salcedo on her final Halloween edition of Speak Now Pro Wrestling — on this episode she reviews the biggest moments from WWE Smackdown and AEW Rampage. This is a fun and entertaining show perfect for wrestling fans of all ages~! Topics Rundown The first portion of the stream focuses on WWE […]

F4D: Battel of the Empire II Lance vs. Bryan on Dynamite main event, ROH future, more!

October 29, 2021 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with the BATTEL OF THE EMPIRE II as we discuss the main event of this week’s Dynamite show, alternative scenarios they could have done and why Lance likes them and Bryan does not, other Dynamite notes, ROH’s future as a super indie, Dark Side […]

WOL: Dynamite rating and quarters, Adnan Virk, Dr. Keith talks AAW and ROH!

October 29, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including quarter hours for Dynamite, the show’s overall rating and why it’ll be down for awhile, more on Ring of Honor, Adnan Virk’s WWE memories, plus Dr. Keith talks AAW, Ring of Honor and more! A fun show as […]

Wrestling Weekly: Charlotte Flair, ROH, NXT, AEW Dynamite

October 29, 2021 - Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk about the controversy with WWE’s Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch, the end of Ring of Honor as we know it, and this week’s offerings from both NXT and AEW Dynamite. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!

B&V: AEW Dynamite and NXT Halloween Havoc!

October 28, 2021 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about in our full recaps of AEW Dynamite and NXT Halloween Havoc! Great wrestling, bad wrestling, controversies, costumes, CHUCKY, title changes and so much more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Mat Men Podcast: Will Ring of Honor return?

October 28, 2021 - On the Thursday edition of Mat Men, Rich and Andrew break down all of this week’s biggest pro wrestling news rumors and results. Ring of Honor will be shutting down operations at the end of the year with a planned April 2022 return during WrestleMania weekend. But, many are wondering if ROH will return. Will they? […]

WOL: Jim Duggan, Dynamite main event, ROH future, tons more!

October 28, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including an update on Hacksaw Jim Duggan, tons of thoughts on the future of ROH and how it can work perhaps even better than the current incarnation in some ways, Halloween Havoc ratings, AEW Dynamite thoughts, THE MAIN EVENT, […]

Fight Game: AEW Dynamite, Halloween Havoc, ROH

October 28, 2021 - WWE On this week’s episode of The Fight Game Podcast, John LaRocca and I are back in our normal time slot. We talk about some of the upcoming shows this weekend on the F4W/WO Podcast network. We then break down AEW Dynamite, which was bookended by two extremely different matches. Then we look at NXT’s Halloween […]

WOR: ROH shutdown, ratings, AEW Dynamite, Halloween Havoc, news and more!

October 28, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including everything you need to know about ROH’s shutdown at the end of the year, plans going forward, more from Dave on two days of WrestleMania, ratings, AEW Dynamite, Rampage spoilers, NXT Halloween Havoc notes and tons more. A […]

Speak Now: AEW Dynamite full show review

October 27, 2021 - Join on-air personality Denise Salcedo as she reviews the Oct 27th edition of AEW Dynamite on TNT. Topics Rundown Overall thoughts on the show CM Punk vs. Bobby Fish Ring of Honor news Darby attacks MJF! Sammy Guevara defends his TNT Championship Serena Deeb vs. Hikaru Shida Jon Moxley…possible heel turn coming? Andrade mocks Cody […]

WOL: ROH shutdown looming, Halloween Havoc, Greg Hamilton, more!

October 27, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about in a BREAKING NEWS EDITION of the show. Halfway through we learn of everything going on with ROH so you can follow the story live, plus we have thoughts on the departure of Greg Hamilton, NXT 2.0 Halloween Havoc […]

B&V&C&G: ECW NOVEMBER TO REMEMBER 1997 plus Granny and more!

October 26, 2021 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Granny Show is back with tons to talk about including Granny’s Weekly Wrestling Report and Undertaker book reading, then the boys review ECW NOVEMBER TO REMEMBER 1997, a by and large horrible professional wrestling PPV with a few redeeming bits. NOTE: The early part of the Granny show […]

Speak Now: NXT Halloween Havoc 2021 show review

October 26, 2021 - Halloween week begins on Speak Now Pro Wrestling! Join on-air personality Denise Salcedo as she recaps NXT Halloween Havoc 2021 show. There are tons of new champions, and lots to discuss! Topics Rundown Overall thoughts on the show Scareway to Hell- botches & new Women’s Tag Team Champions Joe Gacy: Entertaining or not? Kay Lee […]

We’re Live, Pal: Raw & SmackDown, TBS title, Halloween Havoc

October 26, 2021 - WWE It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal. Joining Denise Salcedo, Andrew Zarian, and me is Adam Blampied. We talk about the following: Raw and SmackDown season premiere Tournament for the TBS championship Halloween Havoc Enjoy the latest We’re Live, Pal by clicking below or watching on YouTube.

WOL: RAW, weekend ratings, Halloween Havoc ladder match, tons more!

October 26, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including RAW from Monday night, Smackdown, Rampage and Dynamite ratings, NXT Halloween Havoc tonight, the ladder matches, AEW tomorrow, BEARCAT LEE and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~!

DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Brock Lesnar vs. Roddy Piper

October 26, 2021 - WWE The votes are in for this second-round matchup! You have voted and we have a winner as two of the biggest heels of all time meet up: The monster, the beast, former UFC champion, and multi-time WWE champion Brock Lesnar vs. “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. It may seem like Piper is physically outgunned in this […]

WOR: TNT schedule change, WWE PPV schedule, ratings, RAW, tons more!

October 26, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including TNT switching up the Dynamite schedule on Wednesday for those on the West Coast, WWE’s PPV schedule for 2021, WrestleMania two days, Kota Ibushi update, Power Struggle, ratings, RAW, AEW and NXT this week and tons more! A […]

F4D: Smackdown, belt exchange meltdown, New Japan Strong, BLOODSPORT, more!

October 25, 2021 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including a full recap of Smackdown, a total meltdown regarding the championship belt exchange, New Japan Strong, and an AWESOME GCW Bloodsport show that you should stop and go order right fucking now. A fun show as always […]

WOL: Becky vs. Charlotte, more WWE vs. AEW head-to-head, Bloodsport, Impact, more!

October 25, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with TONS to talk about including more on Becky vs. Charlotte on Smackdown, Survivor Series, WWE booking all of next year including head-to-head with All Out weekend, RAW preview, Bloodsport, Bound for Glory and tons more. A fun show as always so check it […]

B&V&C: AEW Rampage and Dynamite reviews!

October 24, 2021 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about in our look at both AEW Rampage from Friday night and AEW Dynamite from Sunday! Two great shows with some great wrestling, tournament matches, build towards Full Gear and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Speak Now: AEW Dynamite review with Denise & Robbie Fox!

October 24, 2021 - Join on-air personality Denise Salcedo and Robbie Fox of Barstool Sports as they recap the October 24th edition of AEW Dynamite~! A very fun and entertaining show, full of honest opinions and live chat interaction~! Topics Rundown Robbie’s conversations with Cody Rhodes, Tony Khan and CM Punk Bryan Danielson’s body of work in and out […]

Fight Game: Bound for Glory, Becky & Charlotte, AEW Dynamite

October 24, 2021 - This is a free edition of the show. Just click below on the red button listen. On this week’s episode of The Fight Game Podcast, John LaRocca and I did our very first YouTube live stream on the Figure Four Online YouTube channel. But that doesn’t mean our podcast-only folks get left out as the free edition of […]

DragonKing Dark Podcast: The death of Heath Ledger

October 24, 2021 - We continue our 100 darkest moments in pop culture history by looking at the death of 28-year-old actor Heath Ledger. He had a couple of breakout moments: first in the movie Brokeback Mountain and then in an even more iconic portrayal of the Joker in the The Dark Knight. Then, he died suddenly from a drug […]

WOR: Smackdown, Rampage, Dynamite, Bound for Glory, tons more!

October 24, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the latest on Lance Archer, Charlotte and Becky, full reviews of Smackdown, Rampage, Dynamite, Bound for Glory notes, MMA notes, mailbag and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~! Timestamps: Start: Happy birthday to […]