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Jan 31 Figure Four Daily: Bryan Alvarez talks to Mikey Whipwreck about WrestleReunion, teaming with Tajiri, fatherhood changing him, Zack Ryder in WWE, Tony Neese in TNA, his neck, future conventions, ECW, so much more!

Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez returns today with a man we haven't had on the show in far too long -- MIKEY WHIPWRECK! So much to talk about today including his match with partner Tajiri at WrestleReunion, the state of his neck and whether he ever had surgery, changes in his life since becoming a dad, memories of ECW, thoughts on how WWE has used his trainee Zack Ryder, TNA and Tony Neese, and so much more. A great show as always with Mikey so check it out~!

FREE TODAY! Jan 31 Observer Radio: Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer talk post-Rumble Raw, Taker vs. HHH, Punk vs. Danielson, Taker wig, New Japan sale, FOX ratings for UFC, St. Pierre vs. Diaz, Rock's TV return booked, tons more!

Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer returns today to talk the post-Rumble edition of Monday Night Raw, Undertaker's Wig vs. HHH, Punk vs. Daniel Bryan, Road to Mania, Smackdown, New Japan being sold, UFC on FOX adjusted ratings, Rock's return, Diaz vs. St. Pierre, and so much more. Best of all it's FREE, so please post the link or file elsewhere and help spread the word about wrestlingobserver.com! And if you like what you hear, consider signing up for a subscription as Dave and I do 3-4 shows per week in addition to the other 15-20 brand new shows, plus members have full access to our thousands of hours of audio and hundreds of new and archived Wrestling Observer and Figure Four Newsletters. It's a steal, so sign up and join the fun! Only at wrestlingobserver.com.

Jan 30 Wrestling Observer Radio: Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez recap THE ROYAL RUMBLE, talk all the matches and finishes, proposed ideas, WrestleMania, plus UFC on FOX ratings, Sting ankle update, TNA tapings, your questions, more

Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer returns today to talk the first step in the road to WrestleMania, the 2012 ROYAL RUMBLE! We'll talk all the matches, the different finish ideas that had been discussed including the one we hinted at on Saturday night, how this may lead to Mania, Raw Monday night and more. Plus, UFC on FOX ratings, Sting health update, TNA tapings, your questions and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

FREE TODAY! Jan 30 Wrestling Observer Live: Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive preview Royal Rumble (always fun), talk UFC on FOX 2, all the news from the past week and more!

Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive returns today to talk all the news in wrestling and MMA including a full one-hour preview of this year's Royal Rumble (always fun to listen to in hindsight), tons of notes from UFC on FOX 2, thoughts on the ratings and all the matches, plus all the news from the past week. Best of all it's FREE, so please post the link or file elsewhere and help spread the word about wrestlingobserver.com! And if you like what you hear, consider signing up for a subscription as Dave and I do 3-4 shows per week in addition to the other 15-20 brand new shows, plus members have full access to our thousands of hours of audio and hundreds of new and archived Wrestling Observer and Figure Four Newsletters. It's a steal, so sign up and join the fun! Only at wrestlingobserver.com.

Jan. 29th Adam & Mike Show: WON Awards, discussion of NJPW and WWE biz models, latest in Japan~!

The original alternate here at the Grappling Spectator Bulletin has returned to use a most common recent subject as our muse: The year-end awards with topics including, but not limited to: defending both the newsletter and Tanahashi, the Thesz/Flair, most outstanding, flying, and worked matches of the year, voting for promotions who are laying questionable ground work, the things that worked always work - and always will, NJPW > ROH, Brodus, Dolph Ziggler, the homogenized muddle of men who are log-jammed underneath Cena & Orton, what Tanahashi has in common with Morrison & Drew, Nagata options in hindsight, do most ROH fans reside here?, D-Gate, two recommendations from All Japan, Alan & Dean kudos, and much more. It's the radio show that can appreciate slimy, poorly coiffed, people like Kenny Omega; It's the Adam & Mike BIG AUDIO NIGHTMARE~! Proudly here at F4WOnline.com.

Jan. 28 Observer Radio: Dave Meltzer, Bryan Alvarez, Mike Coughlin talk UFC on FOX 2, live and on TV, positives and negatives, plus Royal Rumble, Hogan wrestling, Sting injury update, Storm vs. Roode, DGUSA iPPV, tons more!

Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer returns tonight with special guest Mike Coughlin to talk UFC on FOX 2 from Chicago, IL! Mike was there live so we'll talk both the TV and in-house versions of the show, all the matches, the ramifications, how the show compared to the first event, the positives and negatives, and more. Also, Royal Rumble preview for Sunday, Dave's thoughts on the DGUSA iPPV from Friday night, TNA tapings, Hulk Hogan wrestling, Sting injury update, Storm vs. Roode already and so much more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Jan 28 - DR. KEITH PRESENTS: Observer Awards Thoughts Ahoy!


DR. KEITH PRESENTS: Observer Awards Thoughts Ahoy!

Well we previewed the awards a few weeks ago so since everyone's buzzing about them we figured we may as well recap them too. Especially when Joe Gagne tells you that he wants to VENT! Joe joins us and lets his thoughts be known on the results and talk surrounding them. Then we're joined by our good buddy Mike Falcone to do likewise. A fun, mostly POSITIVE show to wrap up your 2011 Awards week. CHECK IT!!!



Jan. 28 Doc Young's Wrestling Weekly: A look at Smokey Mountain Wrestling; Rumble Predictions & more

Victor Sosa and Les Thatcher go almost completely old school today, as we talk about Les’ time working for Smokey Mountain Wrestling. Before we get there, though we will touch briefly on WWE, and discuss when enough is enough…the right time to end a match, and why not enough guys know when that is these days.  As for the SMW discussion, you’ll hear about the differences between working with Bob Caudle, Dutch Mantell and Jim Ross on commentary, having Jim Cornette as a boss, and why Les’ crew who used to think he was too hard on them changed their minds when they met Jim Cornette.  Hint; it has to do with broken windows.  We’ll also talk about the circumstances behind the demise of SMW, and legendary music producer Rick Rubin, who initially was one of the financial backers of the promotion.  Finally, we’ll wrap with predictions for the Royal Rumble PPV!  A really fun show, and we’d love for you to visit our thread in the “Radio Shows” forum on the board for some extras you won’t find on the main page!



 


Jan 27 World Famous Bryan & Vinny Show: Granny Q&A, Empire members running for President in 2016, Impact review, Observer Awards and TNA, tons more

The World Famous Bryan & Vinny Show returns tonight with a special episode as we do something we rarely do on Thursday nights, that being TALK TO GRANNY AND REVIEW IMPACT! Oh yeah. We've got lots of Q&As, information on two Empire members who will be running for the Presidency in 2016, a full review of Impact, what was sad about TNA and the Observer Awards besides the obvious, and so much more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Jan 26 Observer Radio: Bryan Alvarez, Dave Meltzer and Bruce Mitchell of Pro Wrestling Torch talk the 2011 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards!

Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer returns today with special guest Bruce Mitchell of the Pro Wrestling Torch to talk the 2011 Wrestling Observer Year End Awards. In this 90-plus minute show we'll run down every one of the A-list awards, thoughts on all the winners and runner-ups, and look back at the year that was 2011. A really fun show so check it out~!

Jan 26 Figure Four Daily 2: Bryan Alvarez and Steve Sims talk LA Park's WON Awards showing, TV situation, AAA and CMLL big matches and shows, RUSH, Fantasticmania, Corleone, MS-1 death, tons more!

Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Dr. Lucha Steve Sims returns today to talk LUCHA LIBRE~!, including some lucha thoughts on the year-end awards, LA Park taking sixth place in Wrestling of the Year, the TV situation in Mexico, AAA and CMLL big shows and matches upcoming, RUSH, Fantasticmania, Marco Corleone's current (worked) win streak, and so much more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Jan 26 Figure Four Daily with Todd Martin: Paul Boesch book review, Royal Rumble TODD'S ODDS, UFC Prime Time, FX and FOX 2 thoughts, Raw and Smackdown, FIRE, so much more

Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Todd Martin returns today with tons to discuss including a review of the rare Paul Boesch book, wrestling today vs. yesteryear, Royal Rumble predictions plus TODD'S ODDS, UFC Prime Time Diaz vs. Condit thoughts, UFC on FX 1 and UFC on FOX, Raw and Smackdown thoughts, why you shouldn't watch WWE right after UFC, and tons more. A fun show as always with Todd so check it out~!

Jan 25 Wrestling Observer Radio: Bryan Alvarez, Dave Meltzer, Mike Coughlin talk UFC on FOX 2, predictions, UFC and the media, Drew McIntyre still wrestling, your questions and so much more!

Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer returns tonight with special guest Mike Coughlin to talk UFC on FOX 2 Saturday night, a look at all the top matches, predictions, fun undercard FUEL fights, and more. Also, a CBSSports.com article that Dave found infuriating, the media and UFC from three guys in the media, why Drew McIntyre is still wrestling, plus your questions on a number of different subjects. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Jan 25 Bryan & Vinny Show: Fun Smackdown, greatness of Daniel Bryan, Raw go-home for Rumble, plus UWF HOOD ASSASSINS PPV~!

It's the return of the mighty Bryan & Vinny Show~! Big show today as we'll discuss a really fun edition of Smackdown built around the best man in the world, Daniel Bryan, the Raw go-home show Monday which was hit-and-miss leading to the Rumble, plus, IT'S BACK, UWF HOOD ASSASSINS on PPV. All that plus songs and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Jan 24 Observer Radio: Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer recap Raw, the go-home show for Rumble, Lauranitis and Punk, Cena and Kane, King Mo failure, UFC ratings and what they mean, your questions and tons more!

Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer returns tonight to talk all the news in wrestling and MMA including Raw from Monday night, the go-home show for Rumble, a look at the PPV leading into WrestleMania, Cena, Lauranitis, Punk and more, plus UFC ratings thoughts from the weekend, King Mo's drug test failure, your questions and more! A fun show as always so check it out~!

FREE TODAY! Jan 22 Wrestling Observer Live: Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive talk UWF PPV, WrestleMania and Royal Rumble, UFC on FX 1, why indy MMA is great, all the news from the past week and more!

Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive return today to talk all the news from the past week including UFC on FX 1, a preview of the UWF THUG ASSASSIN PPV, why indy MMA is awesome and you should go, WrestleMania and Royal Rumble predictions, Raw, Impact, and so much more! Best of all it's FREE, so please post the link or file elsewhere and help spread the word about wrestlingobserver.com! And if you like what you hear, consider signing up for a subscription as Dave and I do 3-4 shows per week in addition to the other 15-20 brand new shows, plus members have full access to our thousands of hours of audio and hundreds of new and archived Wrestling Observer and Figure Four Newsletters. It's a steal, so sign up and join the fun! Only at wrestlingobserver.com.

Jan 22 Wrestling Observer Radio: Death of Savannah Jack, Orton, DiBiase, Royal Rumble, plus your calls on dozens of topics!

Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer returns tonight with a special call-in show taking your questions on dozens of topics in pro-wrestling and mixed martial arts. We've also got news on Randy Orton, Ted DiBiase, Royal Rumble, the death of Savannah Jack, and more. A fun show for your Sunday afternoon, so check it out~!

Jan 22 - DR. KEITH PRESENTS: A Super Smashing Good Time!!!

DR. KEITH PRESENTS: A Super Smashing Good Time!!!

This week on the DKP we are joined by one half of the Super Smash Brothers, Player Uno!!! We talk to Uno about breaking in at a crazy young age in Canada, going to Chikara, PAUSE, Princess Peach being a tramp, winning the Campeonatas De Parejas, Inter Species Wrestling, working ROH TV, the awesome SSB/Ronin tag last week in EVOLVE and of course his incredible debut in PWG last year where he and Dos got over in a big way. A real good show with a wrestler who you should check out! CHECK IT!!!



Jan. 21 Doc Young's Wrestling Weekly - That man got KNOCKED THE F@#! OUT!!!!!!

Broadcasting this week from Smokey Joe's Cafe, it's Doc Young's Wrestling Weekly with Les Thatcher, Will Strause and Victor Sosa!  We stole the B&V show opening gimmick this week, and if you heard last week's show, then I'm sure you'll understand.  If you're looking for detailed analysis of this past week's wrestling tv, this ain't your show.  We do spend a decent amount of time discussing Evan Bourne's issues, but the majority of this show is spent on another topic; concussions.  No, not a clinical discussion, but with Low-Ki knocking a man out last week, we talk about how situations like that should be handled, where the fault lies when a match is not stopped as a result of someone getting their bell rung, working stiff vs. working lightly, and the reason the traditional wrestler's handshake is a limp one.  Be on the lookout for our "Questions for Les" thread, which should be up in the "Radio Shows" part of THE BOARD around midweek and enjoy today's show!

 

Jan 21 Observer Radio: Special Friday edition with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer talking UFC on FX 1, all the fights, Impact, Diaz vs. Condit special, Erick Silva ruling, your questions and more!

Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer returns today with a special Friday night show talking UFC on FX 1 with Melvin Guillard vs. Jim Miller headlining, a very fun show, with thoughts on all the matches, the undercard, and more. Plus, Nick Diaz's countdown special for the Condit fight, Impact thoughts, Erick Silva still a loser, your questions and more! A fun weekend kickoff so check it out~!

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