Tag: podcasts
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Wrestling Observer Live: NXT Battleground & NJPW Dominion predictions, TNA, more
With Bryan Alvarez out buying tank-tops and Tom Lawlor in Chicago readying for a fight, Mike Sempervive flies solo. Predictions for NXT Battleground and NJPW Dominion, previews of SmackDown, Rampage, and Collision, plus Chad Gable, TNA, and more. A fun show as always, so check it out~! Click Here to Listen (subscription required)
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Wrestling Weekly: Randy Orton’s comments on WWE life after Vince, MJF’s future plans, where is Ricky Starks?
Image: WWE On a brand-new Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I discuss Randy Orton talking about things being better in WWE without Vince McMahon, life in AEW being better with MJF around, and since Ricky Starks and Tony Khan both agree AEW is better with Starks than without him, why isn’t he there? Thanks for…
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Fight Game: Reviewing episode one of ‘Who Killed WCW?’
John LaRocca and I are back to talk about the latest major topics in the world of professional wrestling on this week’s Fight GAme. We kicked off the show with our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners and losers of the week. We then did our Top Five topics of the week which included discussion on the following:…
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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 Weekly: Becky Lynch takes a break, MJF returns, and WWE’s crowded World title picture
Image: WWE It’s time for a new edition of Wrestling Weekly featuring myself and the one-and-only Les Thatcher. Today, we take a look at the crowded World Heavyweight title picture on WWE Raw, the departure of Becky Lynch (for now anyway), a big week for NXT, and yes, MJF’s return to AEW and all the…
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Fight Game: AEW Forbidden Door takes shape, NXT & TNA working together
John LaRocca is off at a family event, so Paul Fontaine is the guest co-host on this week’s Fight Game. We recorded this episode live on YouTube which you can watch at the bottom of this page. Paul and I kicked off with our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners and losers of the week in wrestling followed…
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We’re Live, Pal: AEW Double or Nothing aftermath, WBD & AEW negotiations
Photo via JJ Williams It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal which is also available for free on YouTube below. Andrew Zarian and I opened up the show talking about all that was going on in Las Vegas last weekend. We also discussed: Adam Copeland’s leg injury How to top Anarchy in the Arena next…
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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Why May 1984 was a huge month in wrestling
On a new DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, I have a detailed look at the month of May 1984 in pro wrestling history. It was one of the most significant months ever: Kerry Von Erich wins the NWA World title from Ric Flair in the largest show in Texas history followed by Flair regaining the title…
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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 Live: AEW Double or Nothing preview, WWE King & Queen of the Ring fallout
I am back with a fresh Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live discussing the latest in pro wrestling. I break down WWE’s King and Queen of the Ring that took place Saturday in Saudi Arabia. Liv Morgan is the new WWE Women’s World Champion, so I react to that and what is next for Becky…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: WWE King and Queen of the Ring, AEW Collision thoughts
It’s a special Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer and Jim Valley. We get Dave’s thoughts on WWE King and Queen of the Ring, which headlined with Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE title against Logan Paul. Plus thoughts on NOAH, AEW Collision, ratings, Double or Nothing, and more. Right click save as
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Wrestling Weekly: WWE King & Queen of the Ring, AEW Double or Nothing predictions
Ahead of a a big weekend of wrestling, join Les & Vic as they give their predictions for WWE King & Queen of the Ring and AEW Double or Nothing. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~! Click Here to Listen (sub needed)
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Wrestling Observer Live: WWE King & Queen of the Ring, AEW Double or Nothing, more
With Bryan Alvarez flying to Vegas, and Tom Lawlor flying out, Lance Storm attempted to join Mike Sempervive to get you ready for a busy weekend. But it failed. So, Mike flies solo with predictions for WWE King & Queen of the Ring, AEW Double or Nothing, and a whole lot more. A fun show…
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Fight Game: WWE King & Queen of the Ring and AEW Double or Nothing previews
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new episode of The Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show with our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down winners and losers of the week in wrestling followed by our top five topics of the week which included discussions about the following: Memories of the very first AEW Double…
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Pacific Rim: First-ever Marigold card, WWE returning to Japan
On this week’s Pacific Rim, myself and Fumi Saito talk about attending the first-ever Marigold card held at Korakuen Hall. We talk about the atmosphere, the presentation, Bozilla, and Marigold’s plans for the future. Plus, we chat about this year’s Hana Kimura Memorial Show, WWE running Japan, why Fumi thinks NXT Japan is an inevitability,…
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Big Audio Nightmare: Marigold debut show, Stardom & Best of the Super Juniors recaps
The Big Audio Nightmare is back as Mike Sempervive & I talk about everything happening in the very busy world of Japanese wrestling. This week’s topics include: A full review of Marigold’s debut show and what worked, what didn’t, and where they go from here BOZILLA A look back at Stardom’s recent Flashing Champions PPV…
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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: The true story behind the 1870 Detroit International tournament
I have recently spent many hours digging through hundreds of pages of 1870 newspapers from Detroit, Chicago, Ontario, and beyond chronicling the real story of the biggest tournament in history of American pro wrestling in the pioneer era: the Detroit International tournament. On this week’s DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, I reveal what I found. The…
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We’re Live, Pal: AEW Double or Nothing & WWE King and Queen of the Ring
It’s another episode of We’re Live, Pal which is also available for free on YouTube below. Andrew Zarian and I opened up the show talking about what’s going on with Warner Bros. Discovery and the NBA as it relates to AEW. We also discussed: Mark Shapiro’s comments about the UFC rights, and WWE events going…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Will Bryan show up? Raw report & more
With Bryan Alvarez in a show-long storyline over whether or not he appears, Mike Sempervive fills you in on everything in the world of wrestling. A look at last night’s Raw, a no-spoiler preview of NXT, AEW & whole lot more. A fun show as always, so check it out~! Click Here to Listen (Sub…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Previewing AEW Double or Nothing, WWE King and Queen of the Ring
I am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking about the latest in wrestling. I break down this past Friday’s WWE SmackDown and the ongoing King and Queen of the Ring tournaments. I also preview next Saturday’s PLE in Saudi Arabia which shaping up to be a solid show. The following day,…