Tag: WOL
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Wrestling Observer Live: Why isn’t good wrestling good enough anymore?
It’s time for a Saturday edition of Wrestling Observer Live. On this week’s show: Many fans say AEW Rampage is skippable. So, what does that say for the future of wrestling when good wrestling matches aren’t enough to entice fans to watch anymore? We see good wrestling matches all of the time. Today’s wrestling fans…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Sempervive talks tonight’s SmackDown, Rampage, tons more
Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back to talk about all of the news in professional wrestling, including a preview of tonight’s WWE SmackDown and AEW Rampage cards and a look back at how Dynamite fared in the ratings on Wednesday. Plus, CM Punk returns to the MMA broadcast booth, GCW inks first indie…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Logan Paul overdelivers, Shibata wrestles in AEW
I am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, joined by Joel Pearl of Fightful. Joel and I run down everything that happened at Saturday’s WWE Crown Jewel, including NJPW references on commentary, the unique booking of Bobby Lashley vs. Brock Lesnar, and Logan Paul’s amazing performance in the main event against Roman…
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Wrestling Observer Live: The golden age of wrestling commentary
Wrestling Observer Live with Jim Valley is back with a new episode that was recorded ahead of Crown Jewel. Everyone talks about great wrestlers and matches, but what about the quality and professionalism of the people calling those matches? When you think about it, we are truly living in a golden age of wrestling commentators.…
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Wrestling Observer Live: The Elite are back, CM Punk may depart, Nakamura returns to Japan
I return for another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live with guest host Matt Ryan talking about the latest news in professional wrestling. More news came out this week about the brawl after AEW All Out and the likelihood that CM Punk is likely done with the company. This includes the rumor that Punk’s dog…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Sami has all of us feeling very ‘Ucey’
Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley is back with a new episode. An unforgettable segment on Friday Night SmackDown: Sami Zayn was so funny that Jey Uso struggled and struggled not to break character on live TV. Another time, another talent, it could have ruined the moment. Instead, this was great. Classic stuff. On…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Tonight’s TV, the latest on CM Punk, Luke Hawx interview
Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back to talk about all of the news in professional wrestling, including tonight’s busy viewing schedule with WWE SmackDown, AEW Rampage, and NJPW Rumble on 44th Street. And, of course, we give you the latest on the neverending story of the post-All Out debacle. LUKE HAWX also stops…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Was WCW better at Halloween than WWE?
We celebrate the spooky season on Saturday’s Wrestling Observer Live so why doesn’t WWE embrace Halloween? Traditionally, WWE has done silly stuff like costumes and apple bobbing instead of doing a scary Halloween. Even though Halloween Havoc was arguably WCW’s signature PPV, WWE relegated the name to NXT. Plus, has The Rock peaked? DC’s Black…
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Wrestling Observer Live: There’s something about Sami
The Saturday edition of Wrestling Observer Live has arrived. We had tons of debuts and returns on TV Friday. One of them was Bray Wyatt, who returned for a seemingly emotional promo on SmackDown only to be interrupted by a video with mysterious iconography. Where is this leading? Rey Mysterio won’t fight his son on…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Sempervive talks the latest news, passing of Katsuya Kitamura
Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back to talk about all of the news in professional wrestling, including the passing of former New Japan pro wrestler Katsuya Kitamura, Saraya’s decision to join AEW, Jon Moxley’s new contract stipulations, ratings news, weekend shows, and much more! A fun show as always so check it out~!
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Wrestling Observer Live: WWE Extreme Rules recap, Bray Wyatt is back
On Sunday’s Wrestling Observer Live, I am again joined by Matt Ryan of Catalyst Wrestling to discuss the weekend’s happenings in WWE and beyond. We begin by breaking down Saturday’s WWE Extreme Rules and what we liked about the show itself. The big story, of course, was the return of Bray Wyatt. We talk about…
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Wrestling Observer Live: If Bray Wyatt returns, will his matches be better this time?
Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley is back ahead of tonight’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view. It wasn’t that long ago that fans were complaining about the overly dramatic and theatric wrestling matches featuring The Fiend. Remember the giant music box and black goo on the forehead of Alexa Bliss at WrestleMania 37? Will Bray Wyatt…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Inoki’s legacy, Daniel Cormier WWE appearance
On the Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, I am joined by Matt Ryan from Catalyst Wrestling to talk about the week’s biggest pro wrestling stories. Antonio Inoki passed away on Friday at the age of 79. We discuss his legacy on the business and his influence on MMA’s insurgence in popularity. Matt ponders that…
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Wrestling Observer Live: The lore of Fiend and Undertaker, Star Wars is fake, AEW Dynamite preview
Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive and I is back with tons to talk about in a very eclectic show Among the ALL-CAPS topics: BRAY WYATT. RAW RATINGS. FOOTBALL. THE LORE OF THE UNDERTAKER AND THE FIEND. AEW DYNAMITE LINEUP. MAKING FUN OF PEOPLE FOR ENJOYING STUFF. STAR WARS IS FAKE JUST LIKE WRESTLING. MORE.…
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Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Grand Slam, White Rabbit identity
I am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, joined once again by Matt Ryan of Catalyst Wrestling. We break down this week’s AEW Grand Slam in our backyard of Flushing, Queens, New York, and give a little perspective on attending live. We talk about Chris Jericho as the new Ring of Honor…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Sempervive talks AEW Grand Slam, NXT review, more
Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back to talk about all of the news in professional wrestling, including predictions for tonight’s live AEW Dynamite and Friday’s Rampage. Tony Khan makes the media rounds, Plus, WWE Raw battered by the NFL, a fun CMLL show celebrating National Wrestling Day, and much more! A fun show…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Dave Meltzer recaps a wild week in AEW
It’s time for another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live and this week, I’m joined by both Dave Meltzer and Fight Game Media’s Garrett Gonzales to break down the aftermath of last week’s altercation following AEW All Out. We recap everything that we know about the aftermath of their media scrum last Sunday, including suspensions,…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Sempervive talks All Out fallout, Worlds Collide, more
Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back to talk about all of the news in professional wrestling, including the fallout from this weekend’s AEW All Out and its incendiary post-show press conference. Plus, WWE’s Clash at the Castle, NXT Worlds Collide, tonight’s Raw preview, and more! A fun show as always so check it…
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Wrestling Observer Live: WWE Clash at the Castle recap, AEW All Out preview
I am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live and am joined once again by Matt Ryan from Catalyst Wrestling to talk about one of the biggest weekends in professional wrestling that we have had in some time. WWE Clash at the Castle was Saturday so we run down the card and discuss…
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Wrestling Observer Live: You’re going to listen whether you like it or not!
Editor’s note: This show was recorded prior to Saturday’s WWE event. I am back with all kinds of wrong predictions for today’s WWE Clash at the Castle. There’s a common knowledge that there are too many titles in AEW. Can someone come up with the correct number of titles or give an example of a…