Tag: Wrestling Weekly

The WWE Superstar Shakeup is in the books, but what did it really accomplish? As noted here last week and in the Observer, these rosters are thin, especially on the heel side. After a few thoughts on the late Larry Sharpe, Vic Sosa asks Les Thatcher if it’s time to make a major change in…

With Vince McMahon promising a “superstar shakeup” for Raw and SmackDown Live next week, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa look at everyone who appeared on WWE TV this past week and talk about potential roster moves and general creative directions. You’ll also get a very direct take from Les on the Triple H vs. Seth Rollins…

After a week off, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa return to answer your questions on WrestleMania, Mauro Ranallo, and more! Since we weren’t here last week, we’ll start by giving Les a chance to talk about the passing of Jan Ross and extend our deepest sympathies to Jim Ross and his entire family. From there we’ll…

The biggest wrestling story of the past few days is the revelation that the current plan is for Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar to headline next year’s WrestleMania. Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa spend a good chunk of the show discussing the wisdom of this choice, a Reigns heel turn, the various reasons Reigns hasn’t caught on…

Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa return this week to talk the Observer Awards, lots of personnel movement in TNA, Luke Harper, and more! We’ll start by taking a look back at the weekend training camp Les took part in at the Monster Factory; the training, handling constructive criticism, the show that took place after the…

The mighty mailbag carries the show today as Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa answer your questions about Kevin Owens and Goldberg, Smoky Mountain Wrestling, Braun vs. Big Show, and more! Les and Vic return with a show recorded a bit early today, because Les is heading to the Monster Factory for a weekend training camp on…

Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa return to talk Ivan Koloff, one of Stan Hansen’s classic matches, answer your mailbag questions, and more on today’s Wrestling Weekly! After a little wacky northeast weather talk which leads to some road stories, we’ll spend a few minutes talking about Stan Hansen (9:06) and a match Stan himself ranks high…

Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa return to talk Seth Rollins’ injury, answer your questions, tell some great stories about wacky battle royals, and discuss Jim Crockett Jr. taking issue with Les’ wardrobe! We start with some talk about Seth Rollins’ injury as well as a little on Samoa Joe, some very quick thoughts on the Royal…

On today’s episode of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa talk Kenny Omega’s big decision, differences in training in OVW & HWA compared to NXT, and more! We’ll tackle the biggest news of the day first and take a look at Kenny Omega’s decision to negotiate a new deal with New Japan Pro Wrestling,…

Inspired by Dave Meltzer’s rewatching of Misawa vs. Kawada, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa gave it another look and discuss whether or not that match could get over today and if so, under what circumstances.  After a few words on the late Rex King, Les offers a different look at Misawa vs. Kawada (4:00); specifically how and…

Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa return for the last show of 2016 with everything on the table from Cauliflower Alley to AJ Styles and American Alpha!  After a few minutes of reflecting on some of the stuff we’ve seen change over the years in daily life, the wrestling conversation touches TNA, the need for promotions…

Les and Vic return to spread holiday cheer and give you something to listen to if you need a break from all the family gatherings!  On this week’s show, Les fills us in on a recent conversation he had with Harley Race regarding Harley’s health and we also touch upon the time Les, Harley and Ricky Steamboat…

Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa are back with another packed edition of Wrestling Weekly. We talk the Young Bucks’ new deals with ROH and New Japan, and why they could be a very good sign for the industry. We also talk the futures of Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly, and Steve Corino. We then get into big…

There was probably a little extra turkey on Goldberg’s plate this year thanks to the fact that his return to WWE at Survivor Series is just the start of something both sides are hoping will bring a considerable return on their investment. If the post Survivor Series buzz was an indication, so far, so good. We’ll…