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WOL: Raw and Smackdown teams consolidated, Paul Heyman, Backlash, more!

June 12, 2020 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the removal of Paul Heyman and consolidation of the RAW and Smackdown creative teams, the impossible job of running WWE creative teams, AEW vs. NXT ratings, Backlash, tons of feedback and more. A packed show as always so […]

Wrestling Weekly: Remembering Johnny ‘Mr. Wrestling II’ Walker

June 12, 2020 - On today’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk about the passing of Johnny “Mr. Wrestling II” Walker, his impact on the wrestling war of Atlanta, and Les shares a few personal stories about his longtime friend. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!

B&V: Bryan and Vinny review AEW and NXT head-to-head!

June 11, 2020 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back today with tons to talk about in our look at AEW and NXT this week! All the matches and angles leading to Fyter Fest and whatever the next big NXT show is, all the highs and lows and, quite frankly, mysteries to be solved. A fun show as […]

WOL: AEW vs. NXT fallout, angles and storylines

June 11, 2020 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back today with tons to talk about including AEW and NXT from Wednesday night, thoughts on all the matches and angles, your feedback and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

WOR: Mr. Wrestling II, RAW ratings, AEW vs. NXT, more!

June 11, 2020 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the death of Mr. Wrestling II, tons of history, RAW ratings, AEW vs. NXT in depth from Wednesday night and so much more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Timestamps: Start: Mr. Wrestling II 32:29: […]

WOL: Mr. Wrestling II, RAW ratings, AEW and NXT previews, more!

June 10, 2020 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the death of Mr. Wrestling II, RAW ratings from Monday, AEW and NXT lineups, and tons more, plus all of your calls and texts! A fun show as always so check it out~!

B&V&C&G: Retro WCW Invasion Raw!

June 9, 2020 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back today with our look at the WCW Invasion from 2001! Well, Nitro died but it hasn’t started yet, so we’re in that weird period where Hunter is just killing dudes and burying them left and right, a situation that doesn’t end soon. All the RAW highlights […]

WOL: RAW, New Japan returns, MLW and DAZN, more!

June 9, 2020 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about in our look at RAW from Monday night, Charlotte all over the place, New Japan returning to action, DAZN and MLW and tons more, plus your feedback! A fun show as always so check it out~!

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: The summer of 1981

June 9, 2020 - On this episode of the DragonKingKarl longform history of pro wrestling series we dive deep into June and July of 1981. The Moondogs get a shakeup in WWF when one can’t leave home, Dusty Rhodes wins the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, Terry Taylor becomes World Junior Champion, plus Ted DiBiase, Adrian Adonis and Jesse Ventura, Sgt. […]

WOR: New Japan returning to action, WWE injuries, Raw report, more!

June 9, 2020 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including New Japan returning to action first with empty arena shows next week and then in July with fans, RAW from Monday night, tons of news including WWE injuries, and more. A packed show as always so check it […]

Big Audio Nightmare: NJPW return, DDT Wrestle Peter Pan, classic review

June 8, 2020 - New Japan Pro Wrestling is back! This week’s Big Audio Nightmare opens with a breaking news update on the return of NJPW and the New Japan Cup. We have all the details on the empty arena shows as well as the return to shows with fans next month. Then, Mike joins the show for our […]

F4D: Smackdown, UFC post-shows, more!

June 8, 2020 - Filthy Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including a look at Filthy and Sempervive doing post-shows for UFC this past week and maybe the future, Smackdown from Friday night with a tag title change and build for WWE Backlash, and tons more. A fun show […]

WOL: NXT In Your House, Rhea vs. Charlotte vs. Io, more!

June 8, 2020 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about in our look at last night’s NXT Takeover In Your House show, tons of thoughts on the Rhea Ripley vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Io Shirai match, your feedback and tons more. A fun show as always so check it […]

WOR: NXT TakeOver recap, Edge-Orton, Conor, more

June 8, 2020 - WWE Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including NXT TakeOver: In Your House, thoughts on all the matches and angles and where people go from here, RAW, Wednesday ratings, UFC notes, and so much more. A packed show as always so check it out~! […]

B&V&G: NXT TakeOver: In Your House plus Granny!

June 7, 2020 - WWE.com The Bryan & Vinny & Granny Show is back with tons to talk about, available Monday at video.f4wonline.com as well. Granny joins us for a Facebook comedy contest and then her Weekly Wrestling Report including her look at TakeOver. Then, myself and Vinny review In Your House in great detail including all the […]

WOL: NXT TakeOver preview, wrestling news from New Japan & GCW

June 7, 2020 - Note: This show was recorded prior to NXT TakeOver. Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with a Sunday edition featuring tons to talk about including a preview of tonight’s NXT TakeOver: In Your House, plus news from around the world including New Japan and GCW on the comeback trail. A fun show as […]

F4D: ‘Filthy’ Tom & Mike Sempervive recap UFC 250

June 7, 2020 - Recorded live on our Twitch feed, check out former UFC light heavyweight and future PFL competitor “Filthy” Tom Lawlor join Wrestling Observer Live’s Mike Sempervive for our UFC 250 post show. For an hour, Tom and MIke discussed UFC women’s featherweight champion Amanda Nunes’ dominant victory, the intrigue at bantamweight with Cody Garbrandt, Sean O’Malley, […]

DragonKing Dark: Roald Dahl’s ‘Tales of the Unexpected’

June 7, 2020 - On this episode of DragonKing Dark, I take a look at an amazing show written by Roald Dahl, Tales of the Unexpected. It’s a wonderful show that ran for nine seasons from 1979-1988 and can be found on Tubi (free) or with an Amazon Prime subscription. (It’s also getting rebooted.) Similar in many ways to The […]

WOR: UFC 250, Conor retires again, Smackdown, ratings, more!

June 7, 2020 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the latest retirement of Conor McGregor, UFC 250 with Amanda Nunes proving she’s the greatest ever, Smackdown, ratings, New Japan announcement Monday, Dave’s thoughts on the new Observer and tons more. A packed show as always so check […]

WOL: The championship curse in WWE

June 6, 2020 - The Saturday edition of Wrestling Observer Live is back. New WWE Women’s tag team champions were crowned on SmackDown Friday in Bayley and Sasha Banks. While Bayley is a dominant singles champion and there are many stories to tell with she and Banks as tag champions, she’s the exception when it comes to titleholders in WWE. More […]

WOL: AEW vs. NXT ratings, New Japan announcement, NXT callups, more!

June 5, 2020 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Jim Valley is back today with tons to talk about including AEW and NXT ratings, New Japan making an announcement about upcoming shows, NXT talent going to the main roster, and tons more, plus the debut of our NEW PHONE SYSTEM, so make sure you write down the […]

Wrestling Weekly: Indie wrestling in a COVID-19 world, making wrestling magazines

June 5, 2020 - On this week’s edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss potential changes to the independent wrestling scene due to COVID-19, working with state boxing and wrestling commissions, and the challenges of putting together a wrestling magazine. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!

B&V: Bryan and Vinny review AEW and NXT head-to-head!

June 4, 2020 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about in our look back at AEW and NXT from this past Wednesday night! All the matches and angles, build towards Takeover, Drake Maverick and more. We apologize for the audio issues in the last 20 minutes, Vinny lost Internet completely and we had […]

WOL: Drake Maverick rehired, more!

June 4, 2020 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back and we have been FLOODED with feedback, calls, texts, etc., all on one topic and one man — Drake Maverick. All the details, thoughts pro and con and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

WOR: Rock, WWE statement, RAW ratings, AEW vs. NXT, UFC, more!

June 4, 2020 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including WWE’s emailed statement to talent, Rock’s speech this evening, RAW ratings for Monday night, AEW vs. NXT in detail, UFC this weekend and tons more. A packed show as always so check it out~! Timestamps: Start: Wrestling world’s […]

WOL: AEW and NXT, RAW ratings, Saturday Night’s Main Event, more!

June 3, 2020 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW and NXT tonight, RAW ratings, how all of this ties into the news of the world and news shows lately, tons of feedback and so much more. A packed show as always so check it out~!

B&V&G&C: Retro Invasion Smackdown April 12, 2001, plus Granny!

June 2, 2020 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig & Granny Show is back today with tons to talk about including Granny’s usual Q&A, a very wacky review, her Weekly Wrestling Report for whatever it’s worth, and more, then Bryan and Vinny & Craig review the 4/12/01 edition of WWE Smackdown in our Retro Invasion recap. A fun […]

WOL: Nia Jax injures Kairi Sane, safety in wrestling, more!

June 2, 2020 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez is back today with tons to talk about including Nia Jax injuring Kairi Sane again, safety in pro-wrestling, what went wrong, how you can help in times like these, and so much more, plus your calls and texts. A packed show as always so check it out~!

DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: The death of Dino Bravo

June 2, 2020 - We go to a March 1993 edition of Dave Meltzer’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter on this episode of the DragongKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show for three separate biographies. The first was the shocking death of Dino Bravo, recently covered on Vice’s Dark Side of the Ring series. Then, Dave discusses the then-recent deaths of veteran promoter Wally Karbo and […]

WOR: Jon Jones feud with Dana, RAW, AEW and NXT, Danny Havoc, more

June 2, 2020 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including RAW from Monday night, Jon Jones and his feud with Dana White, the death of Danny Havoc, AEW and NXT previews for Wednesday night, some mailbag and so much more. A fun show as always so check it […]

F4D: Smackdown and more!

June 1, 2020 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back today with tons to talk about including Smackdown from Friday night, all the matches and angles, and more. No Undertaker documentary this week but we’ll cover it when it returns. A fun show as always so check it out~!

WOL: Danny Havoc, GCW running shows, WWE Network free tier, more!

June 1, 2020 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the death of Danny Havoc, GCW running shows, WWE Network launching their free tier with zero pyro or ballyhoo, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

B&V: Bryan and Vinny review Saturday Night’s Main Event November 29, 1986!

May 31, 2020 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back today with our look at Saturday Night’s Main Event from November 29, 1986! Another great show with Hulk Hogan and Hulkamania running wild, an awesome Jake Roberts vs. Randy Savage match, some totally TOTALLY wacky interviews and so much more. A fun show as always so check it […]

WOL: Jeff Hardy drunk driving angle, Riddle to Smackdown, AEW, NXT, more!

May 31, 2020 - WRESTLING OBSERVER LIVE with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the Jeff Hardy drunk driving angle, NXT Takeover, AEW Blood and Guts and whether they should change up the teams, calls and texts and so much more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

DragonKing Dark: Marvel Comics’ Son of Satan

May 31, 2020 - Another supernatural entity first appeared in the pages of Marvel Comics back in the 1970s alongside Ghost Rider — the Son of Satan! Daimon Hellstrom has occasionally appeared ever since in the pages of his own comic book series and as a member of The Defenders. In our current series we are examining the stories we […]

WOR: Dana White vs. Jon Jones, UFC Fight Night, Mike Tyson

May 31, 2020 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer and myself, guest co-host Garrett Gonzales, is back. We begin the show talking about what’s going on in the world. We then talk about the Dana White and Jon Jones social media feud. Dave goes over the UFC Fight Night show from the UFC Apex. Then we move onto […]

WOL: A tale of two Hardy Boys, the 80s return in WWE

May 30, 2020 - On the Saturday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, it’s a tale of two Hardy Boys. On one television show, a Hardy brother plays off of, and recalls, his positive history and good memories. On the other show, bad memories are brought up of the other Hardy brother, memories fans have been trying to put behind […]

WOL: AEW PPV buys, AEW vs. NXT ratings, Jericho vs. Tyson, more!

May 29, 2020 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Jim Valley return today with tons to talk about in our look at the last week. AEW PPV buys, AEW and NXT ratings, NXT In Your House, Tyson vs. Jericho, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Weekly: Les & Vic talk with Dr. Tom Prichard

May 29, 2020 - Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa are joined this week by special guest Dr. Tom Prichard! We’ll discuss Tom’s start in Houston Wrestling, having his very first wrestling workout with the Iron Sheik, wrestlers who helped and influenced him early in his career, as well as training and what he tells his trainees regarding how to […]

B&V: Bryan and Vinny review AEW and NXT head-to-head!

May 28, 2020 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back today with tons to talk about in our look back at AEW and NXT from Wednesday night! All the matches and angles, storylines leading to NXT Takeover, THE GOOCH, and tons more, plus our weekly ratings report. A fun show as always so check it out~!

BAN: The passing of Hana Kimura, Japan reopening, more

May 28, 2020 - Adam and Mike return with a difficult but necessary show covering the passing of Hana Kimura and more. They discuss her life and career, the circumstances surrounding Terrace House, and the larger issues of toxic fandom and cyberbullying. Other topics on this week’s show include the reopening of Japan, breaking news on the AJPW Champion […]

WOL: Tyson vs. Jericho, AEW vs. NXT, RAW ratings, more!

May 28, 2020 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the Jericho/Tyson angle last night, AEW vs. NXT, RAW ratings, fans returning to wrestling, your feedback and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

WOR: Jericho vs. Tyson, AEW vs. NXT, RAW, cruises, more!

May 28, 2020 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the Chris Jericho angle with Mike Tyson, Jericho Cruise, Raw ratings, UFC back this coming weekend in Vegas, AEW and NXT head-to-head and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Timestamps: Start: Mike Tyson […]

WOL: Matt Riddle, WWE COVID testing, UFC Fight Island, AEW numbers, more!

May 27, 2020 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about! Catching up on news, Matt Riddle to Smackdown, AEW numbers from this weekend, UFC’s Fight Island, WWE’s COVID testing or lack thereof, Edge vs. Orton and tons more. Plus, your feedback! A fun show as always so check it […]

B&V&G&C: Retro Raw April 9, 2001 plus Granny contest and wrestling report!

May 26, 2020 - The Bryan & Vinny & Granny & Craig Show is back today with tons to talk about including Granny and Bryan having a CONTEST to determine who knows the most German words, her Weekly Wrestling Report, and more, then Bryan and Vinny and Craig review the April 9, 2001 edition of Monday Night Raw, a […]

FREE WOL: Jim Ross talks Under The Black Hat, AEW and more!

May 26, 2020 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and is back today with special guest Jim Ross to talk his new book, Under the Black Hat, available at Amazon.com and fine booksellers whenever they open up again. We’ll talk everything from AEW TV to highlights and lowlights of the Attitude Era, how his wife weaves through every […]

DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: El Santo vs. Eddie Guerrero

May 26, 2020 - It’s time for match 23 of round one of the Greatest Kayfabe Tournament — and this matchup would be an all-time headliner in Mexico: El Santo vs. Eddie Guerrero. Guerrero’s father’s career was intertwined with that of El Santo, so there is familiarity there. You the listeners have voted and we have a winner! Obviously, this […]

WOR: RAW report, fans in the building, UFC and WWE testing, Japan, more!

May 26, 2020 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including Japan opening back up soon with limitations, UFC testing more stringently than ever, WWE not testing more stringently than ever, all the latest news including the RAW report from Monday night and more. A fun show as always […]

F4D: Smackdown Live and Undertaker Last Ride part III

May 25, 2020 - Filthy Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back today with tons to talk about including a full recap of Smackdown from this past Friday night, all the matches and angles, and more, plus the Undertaker Last Ride documentary part III and more. A packed show as always so check it out~!

B&V: October 4, 1986 Saturday Night’s Main Event!

May 24, 2020 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back today with tons to talk about in our look at WWF SATURDAY NIGHT’S MAIN EVENT from October 4, 1986! Hogan is still kicking ass in the ring and hasn’t quite figured out the whole Hulk Up yet, Piper is turning babyface, Orndorff has turned heel, and tons of […]