December 23, 2021 - Image: AEW Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive and FILTHY TOM LAWLOR is back with tons to talk about including AEW Dynamite, the passing of Corporal Kirchner, the KOPW stipulation isn’t malt liquor, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~! (Apologies for the lower-than-usual audio quality this week. We’re using […]

December 23, 2021 - I am doing double duty this week hosting Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer until Bryan Alvarez is back from vacation. Because of that, I couldn’t record my normal podcast with John LaRocca. So instead, I pre-recorded interviews with John, Denise Salcedo, Lance Storm, Bryan Alvarez (before he left), and Dave Meltzer for the show. […]

December 23, 2021 - On today’s third and final part of this pro wrestling true crime series on Mr. Wrestling 2, we find out the ultimate disposition of John F. Walker’s case, what he actually ended up being sentenced for and what that means. So, what did Mr. Wrestling 2 actually do? He was arrested but the newspapers give […]

December 23, 2021 - Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio talking all of the latest in pro wrestling and MMA. We discuss a ton of topics including the following: The passing of Corporal Kirchner COVID-19 and sports AEW Dynamite and news coming out of the show NXT Box office draw of the year AEW Rampage spoilers […]

December 23, 2021 - Join on-air personality Denise Salcedo as she reviews a very newsworthy episode of AEW Dynamite: Holiday Bash. We had a major debut, a fun main event and lots of matches announced plus so much more! Topics Rundown: Kyle O’Reilly debuts, Adam Cole vs. Orange Cassidy Bryan Danielson mocks Adam Page, rematch announced When will Wardlow […]

December 23, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive and special guest host KEVIN GILL is back with tons to talk about including tonight’s AEW Dynamite in Crockett Country, Kevin’s career, GameChanger Wrestling, the announcement of a new inductee into the Indie Wrestling Hall of Fame, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~! […]

December 22, 2021 - Image: AEW As always, this is a free show. Just click the red button below to listen. My first-ever pro wrestling year in review series on Josh Nason’s Punch-Out continues with a look at August 2021, a month that saw CM Punk’s return to pro wrestling, Brock Lesnar’s return to WWE which was preceded by John […]

December 22, 2021 - We now dig deeper into the criminal case against Mr. Wrestling 2 (Johnny Walker) … or so it seems. In the summer of 1953, a roving gang of juveniles are reeking terror on the beaches of Hawaii. Two gang rapes on teenage girls take place within the span of a few days with anywhere from two to […]

December 22, 2021 - Join on-air personality Denise Salcedo as she reviews the December 21st edition of WWE NXT 2.0! This episode included an appearance by AJ Styles, a street fight and more!  Topics Rundown: Overall thoughts on tonight’s episode Tommaso Ciampa goes off on Bron Breakker Why is Dakota Kai always pushed to the side? Brian Kendrick vs. […]

December 22, 2021 - It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal. We go over Christmas rituals and what gift we’ve asked for from our loved ones before breaking down the Day One PPV on New Year’s Day.  We talk about the Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns storyline and wonder who else there is for Reigns on the […]

December 21, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive and special guest host FILTHY TOM LAWLOR is back with tons to talk about, including upcoming New Japan Strong stops, Katsuyori Shibata, the appreciation of mat-based wrestling, plus — yes — a Raw report, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~! Right click save

December 21, 2021 - Welcome to the first of a three-part series focused on Mr. Wrestling 2 as part of my true crime stories from the world of professional wrestling — a series that is not for the kids or faint-of-heart as we will be discussing some very heavy themes. This focuses on a little-known assault story involving Mr. Wrestling […]

December 21, 2021 - Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio talking all of the latest in pro wrestling and MMA. We discuss a ton of topics including the following: SmackDown and Rampage ratings COVID-19 and sports Chael Sonnen RAW A story from Dave’s new Wrestling Observer Yearbook (referral link) on Shawn Michaels Questions from subscribers Click below […]

December 20, 2021 - Image: WWE Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive and special guest host FILTHY TOM LAWLOR is back with tons to talk about, including a busy (and somewhat painful) weekend for Filthy, Stardom’s Osaka Super Wars PPV, the Legend of Lash vs. Sarray, plus notes on SmackDown, tonight’s Raw, and tons more! A fun show as […]

December 20, 2021 - As always, this is a free show. Just click the red button below to listen. My first-ever pro wrestling year in review series on Josh Nason’s Punch-Out continues with a look at July 2021, a month that saw a somewhat surprising big name cut from WWE, a major AEW tease for August as two free agents […]

December 20, 2021 - Andrew is back this week with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, where he is joined by co-host Lance Storm.  They discuss the incredible match between Bryan Danielson and Adam Page, as Lance provides insight and what it takes to put something like that together. Andrew clarifies a tweet he made over the weekend regarding […]

December 19, 2021 - We pick back up our ongoing series in the 100 darkest moments in pop culture history and in doing so, we travel back to the early 1990s. Comic books and trading cards were booming. Speculators were buying both in bulk with hopes of one day owning something valuable. But, the bubble was ready to burst […]

December 19, 2021 - Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio talking all of the latest in pro wrestling and MMA. We discuss a ton of topics including the following: The WOR recording schedule Dave’s WON schedule Wrestle Kingdom Kevin Owens’ contract extension with WWE The Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar, and Paul Heyman angle on SmackDown Rampage, […]

December 18, 2021 - Join on-air personality Denise Salcedo as she talks about the best in AEW and WWE for the year 2021! She goes through 9 categories including: Best Matches, Best Promos, Best Promos and more! This is a really fun stream and a really fun look at 2021 (AEW and WWE) programming.  9 Categories: Hidden Gems /Under Appreciated […]

December 18, 2021 - Today on Mat Men, Andrew and Rich bring you all the news and happenings from this past week. Kevin Owens has re-signed with WWE for another three years and we have all the latest details. Johnny Gargano and Kyle O’Reilly have not re-signed and are possibly headed to AEW. We also discuss those from ROH that might […]

December 17, 2021 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including lots of thoughts on Impact this week, AEW Dynamite with Bryan Danielson vs. Hangman Page, why women aren’t watching AEW in bigger numbers, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~! Right click save

December 17, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including details on the Owen Hart Cup, AEW ratings notes, NXT 2.0 character follow-up, plus JOSH WOODS joins us to talk Ring of Honor, AEW, debuting in NXT and tons more! A fun show as always so check it […]

December 17, 2021 - Image: NY Post As always, this is a free show. Just click the red button below to listen. My first-ever pro wrestling year in review series on Josh Nason’s Punch-Out continues with a look at June 2021, a month that saw WWE begin to make serious cuts in their talent roster, Andrade El Idolo debuting […]

December 17, 2021 - Image: Invictus Khash Left My Wallet is back with AEW Dark regular Invictus Khash who is training with QT Marshall at the Nightmare Factory and is an underrated worker that more fans should be talking about. The Buddy Wayne trainee joins the show to talk about coming to America from Iran at age 10, soccer […]

December 17, 2021 - The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about in our weekly look at AEW Dynamite and NXT 2.0! Tons to get into including the 60-minute Danielson vs. Hangman draw, an NXT show with a good open and close and nothing good in the middle, and tons more. A fun show as […]

December 16, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including many thoughts on Bryan Danielson vs. Hangman Page at Winter is Coming, booking draws and the follow-up in pro-wrestling, Kevin Owens contract update, NXT ratings, AEW ratings at the end and tons more. A fun show as always […]

December 16, 2021 - John LaRocca is back after a week off and he and I go over a couple of big topics in the world of professional wrestling before tackling AEW Dynamite and NXT. We discuss: Kevin Owens re-upping with WWE The rumors of Brody King joining AEW Adam Cole’s surprise for The Young Bucks Bryan Danielson and Hangman […]

December 16, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including Kevin Owens, Brodie King, Shibata’s return, New Japan results from Wednesday, ratings, Jim Ross, AEW and NXT TV reviews including thoughts on the sixty minute Hangman vs. Bryan Danielson match, and more. A fun show as always so […]

December 16, 2021 - Join on-air personality Denise Salcedo as she reviews the AEW DYNAMITE: WINTER IS COMING. Denise breaks down the storylines and the matches in a very honest and in-depth manner. This is the perfect show for any and all fans of All Elite Wrestling. Topics Rundown Overall thoughts on Winter Is Coming  Debuts discussion  Breaking down the […]

December 15, 2021 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Kevin Owens re-signing with WWE, AEW Winter is Coming and new debuts, NXT 2.0 and a potential reason so many older people watch the show, New Japan updates and tons more. A fun show as always so check […]