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WOL: RAW and Smackdown vs. AEW active rosters, ticket sales, Orton returns, more!

August 9, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with TONS to talk about including a look at the eternal question, DOES WWE ACTUALLY HAVE MORE THAN A DOZEN PEOPLE UNDER CONTRACT?, a look at the AEW roster vs. WWE roster for Raw and Smackdown, ticket sale updates for both companies, NXT cuts, […]

B&V&C: WWF The Main Event Number Five

August 8, 2021 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about in our look at WWF THE MAIN EVENT NUMBER FIVE, the go-home show for WrestleMania 7 where Hulk Hogan faced Sgt. Slaughter for the WWF Title. Some good stuff and some horrible stuff and the history of that show that ended […]

DragonKing Dark: Great White & the Station Nightclub fire

August 8, 2021 - Our series of 100 of the darkest moments in pop culture history continues with the disastrous Station Nightclub fire in 2003 that killed 100 people during a Great White concert. Great White was a nationally known band which had a few hits during the hair metal era. In 2003 while playing a concert in West […]

F4D: SemperFilthy’s review of UFC 265, Olympic wrestling, more

August 8, 2021 - Out from under the Bossman’s control, Filthy Tom Lawlor and Mike Sempervive return to poison the airwaves with a new installment of SEMPER FILTHY – the preeminent semi-lucid UFC post-show, which was streamed live via Twitch and YouTube. We review UFC 265, which was chock full of impressive performances, the United States’ wrestling team’s tremendous […]

WOL: The future of NXT, Vince McMahon and WWE cuts, tons more!

August 8, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including TONS of thoughts on WWE’s most recent set of cuts and the future of NXT, THE REALITY AND NOT THE BULLSHIT OF VINCE MCMAHON, Smackdown recap, AEW and RAW ticket sales and tons more. A fun show as […]

WOR: WWE cuts, who and why, NXT future, Smackdown, UFC, more!

August 8, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including all of the WWE cuts and what decree Vince has made about NXT, RAW Monday, Smackdown notes, the Olympics, UFC’s PPV from Saturday night and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Timestamps: Start: […]

Mat Men: WWE cuts keep coming

August 7, 2021 - Today on Mat Men we all realize Andrew can’t take off anymore! We have a jammed-packed show with the recent NXT cuts. Some of the names will surprise you. Will there be more cuts? Andrew has the latest! Adam Cole’s contract has expired and WWE is having some trouble signing him. Will he stay or […]

Big Audio Nightmare: Stardom 5Star GP, NOAH N-1 Victory preview

August 7, 2021 - The solo express edition of the Big Audio Nightmare is back as I guide you through the latest in the world of Japanese professional wrestling. Topics include: A great start to Stardom’s 5Star GP A preview of NOAH’s N-1 Victory tournament A look at the TJPW Princess Cup Thoughts on recent events in Dragon Gate, NJPW, and […]

WOR: NXT cuts, AEW Dynamite ratings, Adam Cole

August 7, 2021 - WWE Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio. We talk about the big story of the day which was the NXT cuts. We go into why the moves might be happening. We also discuss Adam Cole’s situation with WWE and his possible upcoming free agency. We look at Pete Dunne’s as […]

Speak Now: WWE releases. SmackDown highlights

August 6, 2021 - This is not your typical Friday night show. Join Denise Salcedo on Speak Now Pro Wrestling as she discusses the major and unexpected news of new talents being released from WWE during the first portion of the show. Then in the second half of the show, Denise gives a quick review of the most noteworthy […]

F4D: AEW and NXT as heel and babyface promotions, Bobby Eaton, more!

August 6, 2021 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including AEW and NXT as heel and babyface promotions based on their booking, why having a strong babyface is the most important thing in wrestling, the death of Bobby Eaton and what he meant to Lance, and tons more. […]

Wrestling Weekly: Jody Hamilton, Bobby Eaton & Bert Prentice

August 6, 2021 - WWE Today’s show is centered around sharing memories of Bobby Eaton, Jody Hamilton, and Bert Prentice. While that takes up the bulk of the show, we also cover the biggest moments of this week’s edition of AEW Dynamite. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!

WOL: Adam Cole, Impact TV, AEW ratings, Smackdown tonight, more!

August 6, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including tons of thoughts on what’s going on with Adam Cole and his potential future, Impact TV report from Thursday, AEW ratings hitting a million for the fourth straight week, and tons more. A fun show as always so […]

B&V: Bryan and Vinny review AEW and NXT, plus ratings analysis!

August 5, 2021 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with our full reviews of NXT on Syfy and AEW on TNT! Tons to talk about including a full ratings recap for both shows, all the matches and angles leading to Takeover and All Out, and more! A fun show as always so check it out~!

WOL: Bobby Eaton, AEW TV report, ticket sales, tons more!

August 5, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the death of Bobby Eaton, memories of his career, the art of working that he mastered, and tons more, plus the AEW TV report, ticket sale updates for upcoming big shows, SummerSlam and tons more. A fun show […]

Fight Game: CM Punk, Bray Wyatt, NXT and Dynamite recaps

August 5, 2021 - John LaRocca had to miss the recording of our show at the last minute, but Paul Fontaine saved the day. Paul and I hit on a few newsworthy pro wrestling topics and then go over NXT from Tuesday and AEW Dynamite from Wednesday. On this week’s show: Paul and I wondered if Bray Wyatt would fit in AEW. We […]

WOR: Bobby Eaton, Assassin, Prentice, ratings, AEW and NXT, more!

August 5, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the deaths of Bobby Eaton, the Assassin and Bert Prentice, ratings notes, AEW and NXT reviews from this past week, UFC this weekend and tons more. A packed show as always so check it out~! Timestamps: Start: Bobby […]

Speak Now: AEW Dynamite Homecoming full recap

August 4, 2021 - AEW Dynamite: Homecoming took place tonight in Jacksonville, Florida at Daily’s Place. The night featured a lot of action, storytelling and a very newsworthy finale to the show. Join Denise Salcedo on her weekly Speak Now Pro Wrestling show to talk about all the events that unfolded. Topics Rundown: Overall thoughts on AEW Dynamite: Homecoming […]

WOL: Assassin, Bert Prentice, Will Hobbs, Max Caster, AEW TV, ROH, tons more!

August 4, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the deaths of Assassin, Bert Prentice and Will Hobbs’ mom, Max Caster, AEW line-up for tonight, ROH TV and what you should watch this week, the Indi/Dexter storyline and tons more. A fun show as always so check […]

B&V&G&C: Granny Wrestling Report, WWE Smackdown Sep. 20, 2001!

August 3, 2021 - THE BRYAN & VINNY & GRANNY & CRAIG SHOW is back with tons to talk about in our look at Retro Invasion Smackdown from Sept. 20, 2001, the go-home show for Unforgiven with an amazingly stupid angle. Also, Granny joins us for her usual Q&A, Weekly Wrestling Report, Undertaker book reading and more! A fun […]

Speak Now: NXT recap, Ronda Rousey, Max Caster

August 3, 2021 - Join host Denise Salcedo on Speak Now Pro Wrestling, on this podcast episode she covers NXT top to bottom and also answers fan questions regarding the latest news about Ronda Rousey’s controversial tweet and Max Caster’s controversial rap. Topics Rundown: Hit Row vs. Legado Del Fantasma Ridge Holland returns to in-ring action Bobby Fish vs. […]

WOL: RAW, Nikki vs. Charlotte, Ali loss, Flair fired or quit?, more!

August 3, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including RAW from Monday, crowd sweetening and why it’s nothing new, a faux pas on RAW that wasn’t what people think it was, Nikki Ash vs. Charlotte, Ali’s loss in his hometown, Ric Flair fired or quit, plus tons […]

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: The death of Brian Pillman

August 3, 2021 - WWE On this episode, we take a look back at one of Dave Meltzer’s most famous obituaries: a piece about his friend Brian Pillman. An amazing and in-depth piece from someone who knew Pillman personally and watched his spiral out of control, not only as we fans did, but from the inside. Brian Pillman […]

WOR: Adam Cole and Ric Flair, ratings, RAW report, PWG return, more!

August 3, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the situations with Adam Cole and Ric Flair and WWE, the PWG return that Dave attended live, RAW from Monday night, ratings notes and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Timestamps: Start: Death […]

F4D: Smackdown, New Japan Strong, STARDOM 5STAR GRAND PRIX!

August 2, 2021 - FILTHY FOUR DAILY with the mighty NEW JAPAN STRONG OPENWEIGHT CHAMPION FILTHY TOM LAWLOR and Bryan Alvarez is back with tons to talk about including SMACKDOWN from Friday night with the return of Sasha Banks and John Cena signing a contract to face Roman Reigns, New Japan Strong with the Tag Team Turmoil finals, and […]

WOL: Bray Wyatt released, Ric Flair released, Adam Cole contract, AEW United Center, more!

August 2, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including BRAY WYATT RELEASED, RIC FLAIR RELEASED, ADAM COLE’S CONTRACT EXPIRING, and tons more, including Smackdown and Impact TV notes, AEW United Center selling out in four minutes, and more. A totally packed show and a fun time, so […]

B&V&C: WWF Main Event #4, November 23, 1990!

August 1, 2021 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about in our look at WWF THE MAIN EVENT NUMBER FOUR from November 23, 1990! Tons to talk about including the champion who wasn’t champion on the show, the title change that didn’t happen on the show, great babyfaces and heels, shit […]

DragonKing Dark: The death of Eddie Guerrero

August 1, 2021 - WWE We continue our series discussing 100 of the darkest moments in pop culture history by looking at the death of pro wrestling star Eddie Guerrero. However, Guerrero’s death differs from others we have looked at so far. Eddy (yes, that is the correct spelling out of his own mouth) was not murdered, nor did […]

WOR: Wyatt released, Smackdown, AEW and WWE business, UFC and Bellator, more!

August 1, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the firing of Bray Wyatt, Smackdown from Friday night, ratings, AEW sells out the United Center, an update on Hangman Page and all out, WWE conference call notes, Nattie, RAW Monday and tons more. A fun show as […]

Speak Now: Sasha Banks returns, full SmackDown recap

July 30, 2021 - WWE put on a very solid and entertaining edition of Friday night Smackdown tonight on FOX. The show featured the return of “The Boss” Sasha Banks, an interesting contract signing, and more! Make sure to join Denise Salcedo on her Speak Now Pro Wrestling show. Denise is on three times a week chatting about the […]

F4D: Lance Storm on AEW and NXT, WWE rulebook, pro-wrestling in the Olympics, more!

July 30, 2021 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including many thoughts on AEW and NXT television this week, WWE rules involving kicking chairs into heads, JJ kicked out of NXT, the idea of pro-wrestling as an Olympic event, and tons more. A fun show as always so […]

WOL: United Center ticket sales, AEW ratings, Sasha Banks, WWE earnings, more!

July 30, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW basically selling out the United Center on day one, WWE earnings call notes, AEW ratings, the return of Sasha Banks to Smackdown, CM Punk and so much more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Weekly: All Out main event, MJF/Jericho, AEW as competition for WWE

July 30, 2021 - AEW If Hangman Page isn’t challenging for the AEW World Championship at All Out, then who is? Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa address that question on today’s Wrestling Weekly. We also discuss MJF/Chris Jericho, is AEW the same kind of competition to WWE that WCW was, and the lengths Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling went to […]

B&V: AEW and NXT reviews plus ratings notes and analysis!

July 29, 2021 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about in our look back at AEW and NXT this week! Both shows had some great segments and AEW was a very noteworthy show with a lot of big stories coming out of it. Plus, tons of ratings notes. A fun show as always […]

WOL: AEW TV review, CM Punk and Chicago, Jericho match, NXT ratings, more!

July 29, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including all the fallout from last night’s AEW show, the Hangman loss, CM Punk and Chicago, Chris Jericho’s hardcore match, and tons more, plus NXT ratings, Nattie, Titus O’Neil and so much more. A fun show as always so […]

Fight Game: The Dave Meltzer historical wrestling show guessing game

July 29, 2021 - On a special episode necessitated due to me being in Hawaii on vacation, Dave Meltzer joins me this week for a fun guessing game. Here’s how it works: I give him a date of a historical show and he tries to guess what show it is. We then talk about it based on his memories. […]

WOR: AEW and NXT, Jericho match, Hangman loses, CM Punk, more!

July 29, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including AEW TV from Wednesday with injuries, light tubes, Hangman losing and not getting a title shot, CM Punk being heavily teased and more, plus news on RAW ratings, AEW in Chicago, and tons more. A fun show as […]

Speak Now: A very newsworthy AEW Dynamite

July 28, 2021 - AEW Fight For The Fallen was a very newsworthy edition of Dynamite– that featured an exciting and bloody bout between Nick Gage and Chris Jericho, a major announcement and lots more. Join host Denise Salcedo on her weekly Speak Now Pro Wrestling show for all of the latest. Topics Rundown: Overall thoughts on Fight For […]

WOL: AEW tonight, Tony talks CM Punk and Danielson, ROH TV, NXT highlights, more!

July 28, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW tonight with Fight for the Fallen, ticket sales for the show, shockingly good RAW ratings, ROH TV report, Tony Khan talks CM Punk and Daniel Bryan, the things you MUST WATCH from NXT this week, and tons […]

B&V&B&C: Granny accordion history, Wrestling Report, post-9/11 RAW

July 27, 2021 - The Bryan & Vinny & Granny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about including our weekly Granny segment with a music lesson about the accordion and her Weekly Wrestling Report. Then, Bryan and Vinny and Craig review the RAW show at Sept. 11, 2001. A packed show, so check it out~!

Speak Now: Dakota Kai turns on Raquel, NXT show recap

July 27, 2021 - WWE NXT aired on the SYFY channel this week, and there was plenty to discuss~! Join Speak Now Pro Wrestling host Denise Salcedo as she recaps the black and gold brand. This week’s edition of the show saw Dakota Kai turn on Raquel Gonzalez, the return of Ridge Holland and Bronson Reed vs Adam Cole […]

WOL: Super Porky memories, RAW report, WWE and AEW ticket updates, more!

July 27, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including memories of Super Porky and his wild career, the RAW report from Monday night, NIKKI ASH, KEITH LEE, ticket sales updates for both WWE and AEW, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: WWF Wrestling Challenge 1986 review

July 27, 2021 - This week’s edition of the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling show is a fun-filled review of a very 1986 WWF Wrestling Challenge program hosted by Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan. Today’s show features: YOUTUBE COMMENTS, The Dream Team showing personality for once, creepy Lanny Poffo, Billy Jack Haynes, Randy Savage, The Hart Foundation, Tito Santana, Pedro Morales, […]

WOR: Death of Super Porky, Vince vs. United States, RAW report, tons more!

July 27, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the death of Super Porky, Vince McMahon vs. the US, John Cena ticket seller, RAW report, ratings, AEW and NXT preview for this week, BTE and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Timestamps: […]

F4D: Smackdown, NJPW Strong Filthy vs. Kojima, Chicken Chest Poetry Contest!

July 26, 2021 - Filthy Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including Smackdown from Friday night, NJPW Strong with Filthy Tom vs. Satoshi Kojima for the STRONG Openweight Title, plus the CHICKEN CHEST POETRY CONTEST! A fun show as always so check it out~!

WOL: Vince vs. US, Smackdown, Impact and Jay White, RAW, tons more!

July 26, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the Vince McMahon vs. United States series that WWE is working on, RAW preview, Smackdown thoughts, New Japan Tokyo Dome, Ibushi, field trips in wrestling and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

WOL: Vince vs. US, Smackdown, Impact and Jay White, RAW, tons more!

July 26, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the Vince McMahon vs. United States series that WWE is working on, RAW preview, Smackdown thoughts, New Japan Tokyo Dome, Ibushi, field trips in wrestling and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Big Audio Nightmare: Wrestle Grand Slam, Stardom 5Star GP, more

July 26, 2021 - NJPW We’re back with a full show looking at all things Wrestle Grand Slam, including: Hiroshi Tanahashi’s improbable IWGP World title challenge, another Shingo MOTYC, EVIL ruining everything, Tekkers-LIJ greatness, and a new IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion. We also preview the NJPW Summer Struggle tour leading into the next Wrestle Grand Slam show, take a […]

Pacific Rim: Wrestle Grand Slam, Jake Lee, Debbie Malenko, more

July 26, 2021 - Pacific Rim is back! Fumi Saito gives Jim Valley his firsthand account of NJPW Wrestle Grand Slam in Tokyo Dome, the matches, the results, crowd reaction, and what non-COVID related situation could affect the upcoming Wrestle Kingdom in Tokyo Dome event in 2022. In addition, Fumi offers his thoughts on Shingo Takagi as NJPW World Heavyweight Champion, […]

WOR: Brett Blair death, Tokyo Dome, GCW, Smackdown, tons of news!

July 26, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the death of Brett Blair, updates on Canyon Ceman, Jeff Hardy, and Jordyn Grace, Matt Cardona wins the GCW Title and Dave’s tweet, WWE house shows, Smackdown, UFC, the Tokyo Dome and tons more. A fun show as […]