Tag: dave meltzer
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Details on the lowest rated AEW Dynamite in history
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over the big stories in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Dave and I talked about the following: AEW’s historically low rating for Wednesday’s Dynamite SummerSlam matches Conor McGregor’s injury Okada vs. Ultimo Guerrero Kevin Kelly and Matt Hardy talk about Tony Khan…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: The Rock talks WrestleMania 41, Clash at the Castle preview
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over the big stories in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Dave and I talked about the following: The Rock and WrestleMania 41 Clash at the Castle What’s up with Ricochet and Chad Gable The mid-level pro wrestling market Conor McGregor Episode 2…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: More thoughts on episode one of ‘Who Killed WCW?’
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over the big stories in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Dave and I talked about the following: The CMLL/AAA/AEW relationship Eric Bischoff’s performance on episode 1 of Who Killed WCW? Hulk Hogan’s role Whether or not Sting was worried about being screwed…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Steve Keirn interview, AEW business notes
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over the big stories in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. But first, Steve Keirn joined us to discuss his brand new book, which is part two of his career in wrestling. We talked about his run in WWF at the time, a…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW Double Or Nothing Recap
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio to recap AEW Double or Nothing. We began the show talking about the F4W Convention and how much fun I had hanging out with all of the subscribers. We then talked about our thoughts on the overall big picture in the aftermath of the PPV,…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Wrestling media thoughts, Bob Bruggers biography
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over the big stories in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Freelance sports reporter Lucas Charpiot joined the show to talk about his experience as a member of the media at WWE Backlash. Then, Dave and I talked about the current news, including: AEW’s…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Eddie Kingston, NJPW Resurgence, AEW Collision
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including an update on Eddie Kingston, full reviews of New Japan Resurgence, Smackdown, and Collision, plus news on two WWE departures, the ratings, more thoughts on the wrestling media, and more. A fun show as always so check it…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Jim Ross talks his new book
Jim Ross joins Wrestling Observer Radio to talk about his new book Business Is About to Pick Up!: 50 Years of Wrestling in 50 Unforgettable Calls.
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We’re Live, Pal: Q&A with Dave Meltzer
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.…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: UFC 299 recap, WWE WrestleMania 40
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Ryan Frederick joined us to recap UFC 299 and talk about Francis Ngannou losing to Anthony Joshua, Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul, and the upcoming UFC 300. Then Dave and I go…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: 2023 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. For most of the show, we talked about the winners and losers of the 2023 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards. We also discussed the following: Vice Media AEW Dynamite rating Hangman Adam…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: UFC 298 recap, The Rock on WWE SmackDown
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 opened up the show talking about Steve McMichael, who is battling MRSA. Ryan Frederick joined us to recap UFC 298 and discuss the main event for UFC 300. Then Dave…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: The chaotic road to WrestleMania so far
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 opened up the show talking about WWE’s WrestleMania Kickoff press event. We talked about the chaotic feel to the event, the changing of the booking and overall story, and where…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: UFC 297 recap, Okada, Omega, Rollins updates
Photo via UFC.com Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio. Ryan Frederick joined us to recap UFC 297. We went over the entire main card and Ryan talked about some of the undercard highlights in addition to the news coming out of the show. Dave and I then discussed the following: Updates…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Seth Rollins update, Kazuchika Okada leaving NJPW
Photo via WWE.com 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 opened up the show with the news with an update on Seth Rollins’ knee injury sustained during his match on Monday night on WWE RAW. We also…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: NJPW New Year Dash, The Rock and WrestleMania
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 opened up the show talking about all the news from New Year Dash as well as what’s scheduled and rumored for next weekend’s Battle in the Valley. We also discussed…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW Worlds End preview, Iron Claw
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 opened up the show talking about AEW’s Saturday night PPV Worlds End. We went over all the matches scheduled so far. We also discussed the following: Possibilities for The Devil…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: WBD & Paramount, AEW Dynamite recap
Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer and Jim Valley filling in for Bryan Alvarez. Dave talks about how the potential Warner Brothers-Discovery/Paramount merger might affect professional wrestling. There’s also talk on the latest on WBD and WWE, Matt Riddle’s first scheduled match in the United States since he was released from WWE, and how the…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW & WBD, Rey & Dom sign new deals, Raw recap
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio. We opened up the show talking about CJ Perry’s surgery. And then we discussed the top women for Women’s MVP in the Observer Awards for 2023. We also discussed the following: TNA’s new signing AEW & WBD MLW Dominick and Rey Mysterio signing new deals…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: UFC 296 recap, ROH Final Battle, The Iron Claw
Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio. We opened up the show talking about Kenny Omega’s illness. Then we talked about feedback surrounding The Iron Claw, which comes out everywhere next Friday. Ryan Frederick joined us to recap UFC 296. We went over the entire main card and Ryan talked about some…