Tag: WWE
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Wrestling Observer Live: AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door gets a dream match
I am back for another packed episode of Wrestling Observer Live. This past Wednesday, Tony Khan officially announced CM Punk for the AEW Collision show starting Saturday, June 17th in Chicago. I get into who his opponent might be and what programs could draw interest against strong competition in that time slot. A new WWE…
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Mat Men: CM Punk is back in AEW
Andrew Zarian and Rich Stambolian are back for another episode of Mat Men. On Wednesday, former two-time AEW World Champion CM Punk was officially announced for the debut episode of AEW Collision on Saturday, June 17th from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. We talk about what it means for that show and what are…
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Fight Game: The fallout from AEW Double or Nothing & WWE Night of Champions
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show talking about one thing we liked and disliked about both big shows from WWE and AEW last weekend. We then went to our thumbs up/thumbs down segment talking about Kris Statlander and Jade Cargill as well as…
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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Ric Flair jumps to WWF with NWA title belt
On this week’s DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, I cover the entire story of Ric Flair quitting WCW to jump to WWF in 1991 while still WCW/NWA World Champion. A few questions that are answered: Karl discusses what the NWA was during that time. Could Flair have jumped as still NWA World Champion and not WCW…
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Dave Meltzer & Bryan Alvarez Q&A live from Las Vegas
Live from Las Vegas, hear or watch the Q&A session from Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez. The guys are in Sin City to cover AEW Double or Nothing and will do their usual post-event Wrestling Observer Radio in the wee hours of the morning. Note that the Q&A starts around the 56:00 mark…
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Fight Game: The bumpy road to AEW Double or Nothing
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We started the show with thoughts on the top three matches at Saturday’s WWE Night of Champions. We also tried to figure out what the finish is for the Tag Team title match as well as the match order for the show.…
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We’re Live, Pal: Will CM Punk be at the first AEW Collision?
It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! as Andrew Zarian and I talk about the latest topics in pro wrestling. Andrew and I started by talking about the latest CM Punk news. Where did the hype trail derail? Will CM Punk still be part of AEW Collision? We gave our thoughts. We then looked at…
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Fight Game: Cody Rhodes avoids the consolation WWE title for now, Omega vs. Moxley
John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We kicked off the show by talking about the rumored AEW TV deal extension. We then went to our thumbs up/thumbs down segment talking about Cody Rhodes, Trish Stratus, WWE Backlash, and the Julia Hart vs. Anna Jay match from AEW Dynamite.…
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Wrestling Observer Live: Puerto Rico crowd energizes WWE Backlash
I am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, joined this week by my We’re Live Pal podcast partner Garrett Gonzales. Saturday’s WWE Backlash was held in front of one of the rowdiest crowds in a long time in San Juan, Puerto Rico. We break down the card match-by-match and discuss how much…
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Wrestling Observer Live: WWE Draft & a new World title, record books
CM Punk and the latest in AEW are also discussed. Join me for the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Live as I look back on a newsworthy week while looking ahead to another one. Roman Reigns was drafted to WWE SmackDown Friday and I ask the question of how long he should hold the Universal…
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Wrestling Weekly: Vince sued, Punk meetings, new WWE World title
Les & Vic recap the week in wrestling. Note: this show was recorded before Friday’s WWE SmackDown & AEW Rampage. Vince McMahon got sued, CM Punk met with Chris Jericho (and Paul Levesque), and a new World title is unveiled in WWE which might undercut the best thing they’ve got going. We discuss it all…
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We’re Live, Pal: What was CM Punk doing backstage at WWE Raw?
Andrew & GG also discuss the planned new AEW Saturday show. It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! as Andrew Zarian and I talk about the latest topics in pro wrestling. We wondered why CM Punk was backstage at WWE Raw Monday and surmised the reasons for being there. We talked about Andrew’s reporting of…
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Figure Four Daily: Lance Storm on recent health issues, CM Punk, new WWE belt
Lance also talks about his WWF debut. Figure Four Daily with Lance Storm and I is back with plenty to talk about including an update on his recent health issues, CM Punk showing up backstage at WWE Raw, and the new WWE World title belt and all the problems associated with it. Plus, Lance gives…
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Mat Men: Is AEW preparing for a CM Punk-led ‘Collision?’
Andrew & Rich discuss the rumored return of CM Punk to AEW. Andrew Zarian and Rich Stambolian are back with another episode of Mat Men Podcast, discussing all the latest in professional wrestling. We have more on the potential return of CM Punk to AEW and the new TV show which looks to be called…
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Speak Now: Roxanne Perez vs. Zoey Stark, Bron Breakker, NXT recap
Denise recaps the go-home show for next week’s NXT Spring Breakin’. Join Denise Salcedo on her weekly Speak Now Pro Wrestling show on F4WOnline! Today she is discussing the April 18, 2023 edition of WWE NXT! Video:
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Mat Men: Summer of Punk IV, WWE Backlash build
Andrew & Rich talk all the latest news in wrestling. Andrew Zarian and Rich Stambolian are back with the latest episode of Mat Men, discussing the latest news in professional wrestling. The big story this week is the rumors of a plan to bring CM Punk back into AEW. Andrew goes into detail as to…
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Speak Now: The Bloodline/Zayn & Owens beef continues, WWE SmackDown recap
Denise recaps the latest between The Bloodline and the team of Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens. Denise Salcedo returns on this FRIYAY night for another episode of Speak Now Pro Wrestling! Today she runs down the April 14, 2023 edition of WWE Smackdown! Video:
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Fight Game: A final look at the WWE WrestleMania 39 card
John & Garrett also talk the debut of AEW All Access. John LaRocca and I are back with a brand new Fight Game Podcast. We kicked things off talking about AEW All Access, which led into a discussion about how AEW uses conflict on social media as a marketing tool. We then looked at the…
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Speak Now: WWE NXT Stand & Deliver go-home show
Denise discusses Roxanne Perez’s return and more from this week’s NXT. Join on-camera personality Denise Salcedo on Speak Now Pro Wrestling as she breaks down the March 28, 2023 edition of WWE NXT! Which includes the go home show for Stand & Deliver! Video:
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Wrestling Observer Live: Increased WWE sale interest, Raw Report, Moxley on Punk
Bryan & Mike also look ahead to WWE WrestleMania 39. Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including WWE FOR SALE WITH TONS OF BIDDERS~!~!~!, a recap of WWE Raw from Monday night with all the go-home moments for WrestleMania 39, Jon Moxley talks CM Punk,…