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JNPO: Josh Barnett talks Bloodsport X, Baszler, bourbon & burgers

April 2, 2024 - Josh Barnett/Warbringer Bourbon It’s WrestleMania week in Philadelphia and that includes a slew of non-WWE related events like The Lapsed Fan’s Bozos, Biceps & Bullsh*t Brunch that we talked about last week. This week, we go in a different direction, that being Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport X as part of GCW’s Collective series of events this weekend. […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Grant vs. WWE, CM Punk on the MMA Hour, AEW cuts, RAW go-home

April 2, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the latest on the Grant vs. WWE suit, tons of notes on CM Punk’s interview on the MMA Hour, the go-home RAW for WrestleMania, AEW cuts, ratings and tons more. A packed show as always so check it […]

Filthy Four Daily: Smackdown, Rural Revitalization, all the major Mania weekend indy show line-ups

April 1, 2024 - Filthy Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including Smackdown from Friday night with more WrestleMania build, Tom’s review of the Great O’Khan Rural Revitalization Match, and then a look at all the major shows coming up all over the place for WrestleMania weekend. A fun […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Grant/WWE latest, CM Punk, WWE business, WrestleMania

April 1, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the latest in Grant/WWE with Vince’s lawyer producing an alleged “love letter”, who is representing Vince in a grand irony, CM Punk, WrestleMania, WWE business, and tons more. A packed show, so check it out~!

Bryan & Vinny Show: Rampage, Collision with two hot matches, live Q&A, plus Vegas Convention notes!

March 31, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about with this week’s AEW Rampage and Collision shows! Rampage was totally skippable but Collision had a great opener and a great main event. Also, our weekly live Q&A covering a bunch of different topics. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Radio: Dos Leyendas CMLL vs. AEW, Collision, Smackdown, Andre battle royal, more

March 31, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including tons of thoughts on the AEW vs. CMLL Dos Leyendas show from Arena Mexico on Friday, how the Bryan Danielson vs. Blue Panther match this coming Friday came about, full Collision and Smackdown recaps, upcoming line-ups, the Andre […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: The road to WrestleMania is hot

March 29, 2024 - Photo via WWE 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: Possible Cody Rhodes opponents if he’s the champion after WrestleMania Thoughts on how the night one main event should go Vince McMahon […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Big weekend preview, WrestleMania thoughts, more

March 29, 2024 - WWE With Bryan Alvarez somewhere still wondering how much Punk, Seth, and Drew hate each other, and Filthy Tom Lawlor readying to be hateful inside MLW’s War Chamber, Mike Sempervive returns with a solo mission to get you ready for the weekend. We preview tonight’s WWE SmackDown, and hope it gives us a better idea […]

Fight Game: The Rock lays the smack down on Cody Rhodes

March 29, 2024 - Photo via WWE John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show talking about the two big angles on this past Monday’s Raw: The Rock beating up Cody Rhodes and the three-person promo between CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, and Seth Rollins. We then got to […]

Bryan & Lance Show: Dynamite with Swerve vs. Takeshita, NXT with the awesome Trick vs. Melo Prime Target

March 28, 2024 - The Bryan & LANCE STORM Show is up today as Vinny was away for the day. We’ve got tons to talk about in our look at both shows, AEW with a great opener and main event but horrible viewership, and NXT with the build towards Stand and Deliver. A fun show as always so check […]

Wrestling Observer Live: AEW PPVs on additional platforms and why, Dynamite highlights, more

March 28, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the AEW Dynamite show, upcoming title matches and booking ideas, AEW PPVs being made available on even more platforms and why that likely is, NXT PLE news and thoughts, and tons more. A fun show as always so […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: CM Punk promo on RAW, Dynamite and NXT, Double or Nothing, tons more

March 28, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the CM Punk promo segment on RAW and what really went down there, Bron Breakker’s stats, AEW announcing Las Vegas in May, news from Japan, ratings, AEW Dynamite and NXT reviews, Rampage spoilers and more. A fun show […]

Big Audio Nightmare: Stardom & NJPW thoughts, AJPW Champion Carnival preview

March 27, 2024 - The Big Audio Nightmare is back with Mike Sempervive and I to talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week’s topics include: A final postscript on the New Japan Cup NJPW Sakura Genesis & Windy City Riot predictions and thoughts Stardom Cinderella Tournament Final review The Stardom exodus and […]

Wrestling Observer Live: CM Punk huge quarter, Dynamite, WrestleMania booking, Trick vs. Melo

March 27, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including CM Punk doing a huge quarter on RAW, Dynamite tonight, AEW announces Las Vegas for Double or Nothing, how to book both main events of WrestleMania, RURAL REVITALIZATION, and more. A fun show as always so check it […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Shawn Show: WWF Challenge S1:E5 plus Granny!

March 26, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Granny & Craig & Shawn Show is back with tons to talk about! Granny joins us for a horrible knock-knock joke segment, then it’s her wrestling and soap operas reports, memoirs, and history quiz! After that the boys review WWF Challenge from 1976, S1:E5. A fun show as always so […]

We’re Live, Pal: Q&A with Dave Meltzer

March 26, 2024 - Dave Meltzer joined today’s episode of We’re Live, Pal with Andrew Zarian and myself, also available for free on YouTube by clicking above. We opened up the show talking about The Rock destroying Cody Rhodes at the end of RAW and the very much talked about promo with CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, and Seth Rollins. […]

Wrestling Observer Live: WWE consensual relationship policy, Rock vs. Cody on RAW, all the news

March 26, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including a tragedy in Mike’s Baltimore, WWE’s new consensual relationship policy, WWE RAW from last night with the Rock and Cody Rhodes, all the news and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Sting vs. The Rock, Bruno Sammartino obituary

March 26, 2024 - AEW On this episode of the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, we hit on several different topics and listener favorites. We take a look at the next match in the Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Sting vs. The Rock. We begin a massive biography on the life and times of Bruno Sammartino from the pages of the Wrestling […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: RAW with an incredible final angle, Wheeler Yuta, tons more

March 26, 2024 - WRESTLING OBSERVER RADIO with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including an update on Wheeler Yuta, the retirement of Chigusa Nagayo, Collision airdate changes, Smackdown and RAW recaps for the week including the incredible angle with the Rock and Cody Rhodes, and tons more. A fun show as always […]

FILTHY FOUR DAILY: Smackdown, Tom’s solo Stardom update, new Sponsorship Snackdown

March 25, 2024 - FILTHY FOUR DAILY with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including a full review of Smackdown with tons of notes from the show, Tom’s 20-minute solo Stardom report, then it’s the return of SPONSORSHIP SNACKDOWN! Fun show as always bruddas so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: Jack Perry, Alex Coughlin retires, Rousey buries Vince, more

March 25, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the story on Jack Perry from this weekend, Alex Coughlin retires, where Becky wants to be on the Mania card, what they might be doing with Rey and Santos, Ronda Rousey buries Vince, and tons more. A fun […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show: WWF Challenge S1:E4, plus weekly live Q&A!

March 24, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about including, with no Collision or Rampage, a review of WWE Challenge S1:E4, an AMAZING show for so many reasons. Then, it’s a live Q&A! A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: The Road to WrestleMania continues, new AEW champions

March 24, 2024 - I am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, discussing all the latest stories from this past week in wrestling. This past Friday’s WWE SmackDown featured Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes, but the confrontation to build their night two WrestleMania main event seemed less intense compared to the previous few Bloodline segments. I […]

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: The pre-Hackenschmidt era of Russian wrestling

March 24, 2024 - On this episode of the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, I continue my 1000 Hours research on the pioneer era of wrestling. A sponsor of the show requested some research on wrestling in Russia before George Hackenschmidt. Interestingly, wrestling in Russia came relatively late in the pioneer era and Hackenschmidt (seen above) became its biggest star. But, […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: Jack Perry and AEW, Erik Magraken on the Zuffa lawsuits

March 22, 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. We began the show with an interview with Erik Magraken about the Cung Le and Kajan Johnson antitrust lawsuits that were recently settled by UFC/Zuffa. Then Dave and I discussed the […]

Wrestling Observer Live: WWE SmackDown preview, WrestleMania news, more

March 22, 2024 - With Bryan Alvarez busy fielding calls from Granny about whatever this March Madness thing is that’s disrupting The Young & The Restless, and Filthy Tom Lawor out being hot in Cleveland, Mike Sempervive returns with a solo mission to get you ready for the weekend. We preview tonight’s WWE SmackDown and talk about what WrestleMania […]

Wrestling Weekly: Special guest Nigel McGuinness

March 22, 2024 - On Wrestling Weekly today, we’re joined by AEW commentator Nigel McGuinness to talk wrestling, magic, and his upcoming show that’s taking place during WrestleMania week in Philadelphia. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! WONF4W

Fight Game: Cody Rhodes is heating up on the road to WrestleMania

March 22, 2024 - Photo by WWE John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show talking about how Cody Rhodes has done in his recent promo war with The Rock as WWE WrestleMania XL approaches. We then got to the rest of our Top 5 which included: Mercedes […]

Bryan & Vinny Show: AEW Dynamite and Rampage, plus best NXT in weeks

March 21, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with TONS to talk about as we’ve got an extra show this week! Yes, it’s AEW Dynamite PLUS AEW Rampage, three hours of very good action but still a long stretch, then the NXT show which was the best edition of the show in weeks. A fun show […]

Filthy Four Daily: Smackdown, New Japan Cup Finals, UFC lawsuit discussion with Tom Lawlor

March 21, 2024 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including the UFC lawsuit that Tom will apparently be getting settlement money from (though a lot of questions still to be answered), Smackdown from last week with the fucking FINAL BOSS, the New Japan Cup Finals and more. […]

Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Dynamite and Rampage, vanishing wrestlers, WWE big quarters, more

March 21, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW Dynamite from last night, how to solve the issue easily of wrestlers VANISHING OFF THE FACE OF THE EARTH, Cody and Trick do huge numbers, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

JNPO: The Lapsed Fan heads to Philadelphia for bozos & brunch

March 21, 2024 - On a brand-new Josh Nason’s Punch-Out, Jack Encarnacao and JP Sarro of The Lapsed Fan return to promote their upcoming live event during WrestleMania weekend in Philadelphia. During their hour-plus appearance, the guys talk about what fans can expect at their Bozos, Biceps and Bullshit brunch taking place on Sunday, April 7th at Punchline Philly. […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: TKO lawsuit, Rousey buries WWE, AEW Dynamite & Rampage recap

March 21, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the TKO lawsuit and what the fallout might be, how it could affect WWE, Ronda Rousey buries WWE, New Japan Cup and Windy City Riot notes, who may be staying and going in Stardom, Terry Gordy DSOTR, ratings, […]

Figure Four Daily: Lance Storm’s advice to Tony Khan about Canada, Bagwell DSOTR, NXT dissection

March 20, 2024 - Figure Four Daily with Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including advice to Tony Khan about promoting in Canada, the Buff Bagwell Dark Side of the Ring, and a complete dissection of the Tuesday NXT show. A fun time as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live: TKO/UFC lawsuit settlement and what it means, Dynamite preview, NXT

March 20, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the TKO/UFC lawsuit settlement and what it means for fighters and the suit itself, AEW Dynamite tonight in Toronto, NXT last night, another WWE corporate departure, and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

We’re Live, Pal: Is The Rock overshadowing WWE WrestleMania 40?

March 19, 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 Rock, Cody Rhodes, and the overall excitement level for WrestleMania XL. We also discussed: Cody Rhodes trying to keep up with The Rock on WWE RAW Mercedes […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Shawn Show: WWF Challenge S1:E3 with JACK FOLEY, plus Granny~!

March 19, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Granny & Shawn Show is back with tons to talk about including our usual weekly chat with Granny, her Weekly Wrestling Report, Q&A, memoirs and trivia contest, then the boys review WWF Challenge S1:E3 with YOUNG JACK FOLEY appearing on the show! A fun time as always so […]

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Road Warriors, MSG history

March 19, 2024 - This week pro wrestling historian Karl Stern takes a look at more wrestling history from Madison Square Garden in New York with more on Jim Londos as the world champion, the remaining bracket for the Greatest Kayfabe Tournament (GKT) is discussed, a 1980’s wrestling magazine article on The Road Warriors in Japan, and the life […]

Wrestling Observer Live: Becky Lynch US citizen, WrestleMania, Matt Hardy at RAW, WWE working with other groups

March 19, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Becky Lynch becoming a US citizen and her long history here, WWE and AEW talents attending the other show, NXT, AEW and WrestleMania line-ups, the RAW report, booking the main matches, and tons more. A fun show as […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: RAW, WrestleMania, New Japan Cup, Mark Coleman, tons more

March 19, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including RAW from Monday night with more build towards WrestleMania, full card for the show thus far, New Japan Cup update and who may win the whole thing, Mark Coleman back in the gym, ratings, tons of news and […]

Wrestling Observer Live: WrestleMania main event predictions, the ROCK, Smackdown and Collision notes

March 18, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Mark Coleman back home and training again, the Rock’s profanity controversy, his awesome performances this weekend, Smackdown and Collision notes, WrestleMania main event predictions and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Radio: Smackdown and Collision, the Rock, New Japan Cup, tons more

March 18, 2024 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including line-ups for all the big TV shows this weekend, AEW business heading into Toronto, the Rock’s profanity, the AEW tag tournament, the New Japan Cup, Smackdown and Collision and more. A fun show as always so check it […]

Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show: AEW Rampage and Collision with Danielson vs. Shibata!

March 17, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with tons to talk about including full reviews of AEW Rampage, a show Bryan really liked, and AEW Collision with the awesome Bryan Danielson vs. Shibata match. A fun time as always so check it out~!

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: The strongmen of the pioneer era

March 17, 2024 - Strongmen and pro wrestling go hand in hand. Who can forget the muscled up 1980s? Yet, the more things change, the more they stay the same. In the pioneer era of wrestling, your prototypical strongmen and bodybuilders were also featured alongside and inside professional wrestling. This 1000 Hours episode of the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show […]

JNPO: AEW Q4 investors call with Wrestlenomics’ Brandon Thurston

March 17, 2024 - AEW Josh Nason’s Punch-Out returns with another AEW investors call episode, focusing on the fourth quarter of AEW business in 2023. As always, Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics returns to lend his thoughts, numbers, and an exclusive PDF for Wrestlenomics subscribers of some the numbers we discuss. If you’re new, here’s the inspiration: Roughly a month after […]

Wrestling Observer Radio: The business of AEW Big Business

March 15, 2024 - Photo by JJ Williams Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We began the show talking about the latest update to the Janel Grant lawsuit story that Tim Marchman, John Pollock, and Brandon Thurston broke. We also discussed […]

Wrestling Observer Live: The return of Filthy Friday

March 15, 2024 - WWE With Bryan Alvarez still trying to figure out if the Continental Crown was ever unified IN CANNON, Filthy Tom Lawlor takes a break from beating people up and joins Mike Sempervive to get you ready for the weekend. We take a look at what Filthy’s been up to before diving into thoughts on social […]

Wrestling Weekly: Mercedes Mone debuts in AEW

March 15, 2024 - Mercedes Mone JJ Williams It’s a brand-new Wrestling Weekly. In addition to looking at the debut of Mercedes Mone this past Wednesday in AEW, Les Thatcher and I are joined by special guest and pro wrestler Matt Sigmon who stops by to talk about the upcoming Wrestling for the Kingdom training camp happening April 26-28 in […]

Fight Game: Is Mercedes Mone going to mean big business for AEW?

March 15, 2024 - Photo by JJ Williams John LaRocca and I are back with another episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show talking about John being the focus of a segment on Jim Cornette’s podcast. We then got to the rest of our Top 5 which included: Mercedes Mone’s AEW debut Samoa Joe vs. […]

Bryan & Vinny Show: AEW BIG BUSINE$$ with Mercedes debut, plus NXT with awesome Trick segment

March 14, 2024 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about including the AEW Dynamite BIG BUSINE$$ SHOW with the debut of Mercedes, all the matches and angles on the show and what we can learn for the future from the ratings, an atrocious NXT show with a great main event segment, and more! […]