Tag: WOL
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WOL: Raw Reunion reaction, your calls, much more!
Wrestling Observer Live is back with Mike Sempervive flying solo today, and we open up the phone lines to hear what people’s reactions were to last night’s big Raw Reunion. Plus, AAA is coming to MSG and The Forum, Jon Moxley is coming to Bloodsport, tonight’s G1 lineup, and a variety of wild promos about events coming…
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WOL: Saturday show with Jim Valley
It’s the first weekly Saturday edition of Wrestling Observer Live. I’m hosting solo for the first time. Callers and I talk about the incredible G1 Climax matches: Kazuchika Okada vs. Will Ospreay and Jon Moxley vs. Tomohiro Ishii. In addition, we talk about the chase for the AEW World Championship and why I think Chris Jericho should beat Hangman Adam Page so Page’s…
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WOL: SmackDown, G1 Climax, much more!
Wrestling Observer Live is back with Mike Sempervive flying solo today, short-notice, as the Bossman Bryan Alvarez faced an unplanned power outage. Unlike yesterday, which was planned. That’s hard times in the Pacific Northwest. We talk a little about last night’s SmackDown, Raw’s rating holding stronger, tomorrow’s night five of the NJPW G1 Climax, and much…
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WOL: Raw, G1, EVOLVE, The Maritimes, calls, and more
Wrestling Observer Live is back with Mike Sempervive flying solo today, as the Bossman Bryan Alvarez faces a “planned power outage.” Not like Drake Maverick. But humbling, nonetheless. We talk last night’s Raw, and ideas that are on the table for Bray Wyatt and next week’s reunion show. Plus, NJPW G1 (EVIL/2010 Karl Anderson?), last…
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FREE WOL: Insane weekend of shows, WWE, AEW, New Japan, more!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including a look at all the crazy stuff from this past weekend, WWE Extreme Rules, AEW Fight for the Fallen, the G-1, all the news and feedback and more. Best of all this show is FREE! If you love…
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WOL: SmackDown thoughts, busy weekend, your calls, more
Wrestling Observer Live is back with Mike Sempervive flying solo today, as the Bossman Bryan Alvarez makes his way back from the beach. It’s a packed show, featuring thoughts on a pretty good SmackdDown that leads us into Extreme Rules and beyond. What did you think about Kevin Owens’ presentation? What else could we see…
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WOL: Thoughts on WWE TV changes, Extreme Rules, Choshu, more
Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back, flying solo today as Bossman Bryan Alvarez battles the enemy known as gingivitis at the Britt Baker Invitational. Topics covered on today’s show were: more thoughts on WWE’s two-out-of-three falls/commercial break changes, a look at Extreme Rules so far, WWE re-signings, EVOLVE’s 10th anniversary show on the WWE Network,…
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WOL: WWE Stomping Grounds pre-show
Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back, flying solo tonight as the Bossman Bryan Alvarez was at WWE’s Stomping Grounds. Spoiler alert: He will not be chasing R-Truth for the 24/7 title, instead demanding he come to him. We keep an eye on the pre-show as Mike runs down the card for the night.…
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WOL: Structured Reality Raw, AEW, Vader, G1, more
Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive was back today, flying solo for a day as Bossman Griswold heads back from the vacation he’s going to need a vacation from. We share some thoughts on last night’s Raw, Structured Reality Show competition, AEW matchmaking news for their upcoming shows, Vader matches of note, the G1 block…
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WOL: Some days are more productive than others
Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive was back today. Sort of. Because, life (and technology) can be funny sometimes. It’s a show talking about SmackDown’s ratings, AEW announcing Mox-Omega/Spears signing, Tyrus’ troubles at FNC, Raw’s LOL Emmy spiel and “Structured” competition, and much more. Such as, a great story on the mess that was the…
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WOL: Raw ratings, AEW, Aoki, and a cavalcade of calls
Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with a solo mission for one day, as the big Bossman celebrates his 54th birthday. Cent’anni~! We take a look at Raw’s rating woes against the NBA, AEW adds matches to Fyter Fest, 205 Live adds Gable, AXS changes, news on honoring Atsushi Aoki, AJPW’s Junior title…
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WOL: WWE Raw thoughts, heel heat, AEW, social media
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including RAW from Monday night, heels getting heat in wrestling and getting mad about it, AEW, WWE Stomping Grounds, social media and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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WOL: Saudi Arabia watch-along, tons of news and more!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back today with our WWE IN SAUDI ARABIA WATCH-ALONG! We’ll talk the first two matches and then watch along with the second hour of the show, plus talk all the news, take phone calls and so much more. A fun show as always so check…
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WOL: Talking Jon Moxley on Talk Is Jericho
Wrestling Observer Live with yours truly and Mike Sempervive is back today with everything you ever wanted to know about Jon Moxley on the Talk is Jericho podcast. We go over all the highlights, why it’s the best podcast in years, your feedback and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
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WOL: Mike Sempervive talks AEW Double or Nothing
Image: Ryan Loco for MGM Grand Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with the one subject that’s dominated the weekend: AEW’s Double or Nothing. We ask and answer all the questions — with the most important being what you thought of the show. We touch on the wrestling, the commentary, the production, the…
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WOL: AEW Double or Nothing weekend, Dean Malenko, your calls
Wrestling Observer Live is back to ease you into the weekend, where All Elite Wrestling’s Double or Nothing takes the spotlight. On this solo show, I take a look at the card, who could come out victorious, and who could come out with a brighter star than when the night started. Also, can B/R Live keep…
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WOL: Flair update, Kofi vs. Dolph, Shazza McKenzie interview
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan and Mike is actually just Mike today. Bossman went on the Hunt for Stunt a few days early — possibly working on a devastating new finisher — leaving Semp to run the down latest news. We talk about Ric Flair leaving the hospital, his feud with Steamboat in ’77, SmackDown’s…
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WOL: Money in the Bank pre-show with predictions and more!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with our Money in the Bank pre-show! All the matches, predictions, odds, the whole shebang, plus calls, texts and more! A fun show as always so check it out~!
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WOL: The Coward of Alameda County, Crockett Cup, SHINGO, calls, more!
Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with an unplanned solo show. Yep. Just him. Someone called out of work today. So, The Embarrassment on the Bay is discussed, as well as thoughts on Nick Aldis and last night’s NWA Crockett Cup, this morning’s New Japan IWGP Junior tag team title match, SHINGO, tonight’s…
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WOL: What stories should be turned into wrestling documentaries?
Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with the final solo show before the return of the Bossman, with the topic du jour being inspired by Vice: What wrestling story would you like to see get the docuseries treatment? Ideas include Snuka and Nancy, Magnum, Mid-South/UWF, Los Guerreros, All South and Knoxville, Dory Dixon, George…