Tag: WOL
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WOL: Coronavirus cancellations, DEFY’s Matt Farmer on ramifications
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including everything that has been canceled both in pro-wrestling and around the world because of coronavirus, what has NOT been canceled, what somehow has AND has not been canceled seemingly at the same time, plus Matt Farmer of Defy…
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WOL: Elimination Chamber, WWE, AEW, news and notes, more!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including a full preview of WWE Elimination Chamber, the dark match that was so compelling we forgot to see who won, tons of notes on WWE, AEW and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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WOL: Recapping SmackDown and the WON awards
On Saturday’s edition of Wrestling Observer Live, we kick off by reviewing Friday’s SmackDown on Fox including the NWO’s live segment. Also, why does Braun Strowman’s feud with Sami Zayn, Nakamura, and Cesaro look like something out of a Wes Anderson movie? Also, I have thoughts on the the women’s Elimination Chamber match Sunday and…
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WOL: A look at a very newsworthy Raw, your calls, more
Wrestling Observer Live is back with a solo edition, as Mike Sempervive gives his thoughts on last night’s Raw. There were some logically bankrupt, as well as just bad, moments. But, the good was GREAT, led by Randy Orton turning on his gas light and Brock-Drew. We go through all that, plus a Nashville wrestling…
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WOL: AEW Revolution starring pro wrestling, your thoughts, more
Wrestling Observer Live is back with a solo edition, as Mike Sempervive gives his thoughts on a very busy weekend in the world of PRO WRESTLING. Man, that’s so nice to be able to say. And there was a lot to say about AEW’s Revolution pay-per-view — including the best explanation of Orange Cassidy. Plus,…
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WOL: The Fiend is fine, AEW Revolution preview and predictions
It’s time for this week’s Saturday edition of Wrestling Observer Live with Jim Valley. The Fiend is fine. He’s not being buried. Challenging John Cena during the last segment of the most-watched episode of SmackDown this year is a much bigger positive than losing the Universal title on a WWE Network show that was broadcast in…
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WOL Saturday: Why Jim thinks The Bellas are perfect for the WWE HOF
On SmackDown it was announced that The Bellas are the latest inductees into the WWE Hall of Fame. Some fans are upset and I don’t know why. The Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame has real criteria, voting by experts, and ballot percentages that must be met before a candidate can be inducted. For WWE, a company that…
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WOL: Weekend preview, SmackDown, Super ShowDown, more
Wrestling Observer Live is back with a solo edition, as Mike Sempervive — very slowly — returns to work. We take a look at tonight’s SmackDown, as well as the upcoming Super ShowDown event, including the prospects of the Blue Women’s Championship picture post-Saudi. Plus, New Japan’s busy week, AAW tonight, ROH, odds for Wilder-Fury, your…
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WOL: AEW cage match preview, NXT’s Gargano-Ciampa feud
It’s Wrestling Observer Live with Jim Valley in for Bryan and Mike. Jim previews what promises to be one of the bigger nights in the so-called “Wednesday Night Wars.” AEW is in Atlanta with the promotion’s first-ever cage match. Jim takes your calls and tweets about what you think will happen between Cody and Wardlow. Plus, Moxley…
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WOL: Why the bad SmackDown date was best for Otis
With some fans upset that Dolph Ziggler ruined Otis’ Valentines Day date with Mandy Rose on WWE SmackDown, I’ll explain on this Saturday edition of Wrestling Observer Live why this failed attempt at romance is actually a good thing for the big man. I’ll also take a look at a few other key moments on…
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WOL: Raw preview, weekend recap, Super Bowl hangover
Image: Stephanie McMahon Wrestling Observer Live is back with a dental-inspired solo edition of the show featuring yours truly. WWE Raw comes to us tonight from a snowy Salt Lake City, Utah, and we’ll let you know what’s planned. Plus, WWE stock watch ’20, Game Changer Wrestling, ROH, Shingo, Producer Dom’s lapsed fan thoughts on…
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WOL Saturday: WWE and its emotional investment problem
It’s Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley. Continuing from Friday’s WOL, I go more in depth on my strong theory that WWE has a big problem with emotional investment, fan engagement, and converting its audience to spend more money on the product. WWE has capital, corporate relationships, TV contracts, heritage, and many other assets.…
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WOL: Jericho Cruise, Royal Rumble 2020, tons more!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back today with tons to talk about including tons of notes from the Jericho Cruise, a full preview of the 2020 Royal Rumble, tons of thoughts on all the latest news, your feedback and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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WOL: Lacey Evans loves the fans while Seth Rollins does not
On Wrestling Observer Live Saturday, we look at the results from the NWA Hard Times PPV, the title changes, use of veterans and the outstanding young talent. From there, we look at Saturday’s WWE Worlds Collide event, why it’s not generating a lot fan interest, and the possible outcomes for for Sunday’s Royal Rumble. Highlights from Smackdown…
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WOL: Previewing WWE and NWA’s big wrestling weekend
Friday’s Wrestling Observer Live is fresh off the boat with Jim Valley taking over the captain’s chair and Mike Sempervive joinining him on the phone. Together, the two take a look at the busy upcoming weekend, thoughts on the Wednesday Night Wars, going to live events, your calls and more. We apologize for the two tin…
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WOL: AEW updates from the ship, Marko Stunt sings, news
Wrestling Observer Live with Dave Meltzer and I is back with tons to talk about including wrestling updates from the Jericho Cruise, Marko Stunt’s concert performance, tons of wrestling news from the past few days including Raw ratings, NXT vs. AEW notes, and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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WOL: Previewing AEW Dynamite and a busy wrestling weekend
Wednesday’s Wrestling Observer Live with myself and Dave Meltzer is back live from the Jericho Cruise with tons to talk about including non-spoilers from tonight’s AEW Dynamite and previews of NWA’s Hard Times PPV Friday, WWE’s Worlds Collide and the Royal Rumble, UFC Saturday night, WrestleMania news, and tons more. A fun show as always so…
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WOL: Bryan and Dave’s first day on the Jericho Cruise
Wrestling Observer Live with Dave Meltzer and I is back with the first of many shows recorded from the Jericho Cruise, out in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. We talk the cruise experience so far, the Fozzy concert and live wrestling matches from night one, plus New Japan New Year’s Dash and more. The internet…
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WOL: Marty Scurll, ROH, Tessa Blanchard, more
Jim Valley is in for Bryan and Mike on this week’s Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live. It’s a very busy news show, including the announcement of Marty Scurll signing with Ring of Honor and becoming head booker of the promotion. Tessa Blanchard challenges for the Impact World Championship amid accusations of racism and bullying from other women’s…
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WOL Saturday: SmackDown, Lacey Evans, ‘because of the fans’
Wrestling Observer Live is back live on Saturday with Jim Valley. SmackDown overnight ratings were at the highest point since November. Someone on Twitter expected me to be upset. I have no idea why. I talk about why I want wrestling to succeed regardless of whether or not the product appeals to my personal tastes. I…