July 12, 2018 - As you probably noticed in the headline, the latest Josh Nason’s Punch-Out is sponsored by the letter B this week.  Our guest is Jeremy Botter of Bleacher Report who still kept his appearance despite England losing in the World Cup semifinals. On the docket for yours truly and the former Texas Wrestling Alliance junior heavyweight […]

July 12, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with a ton of different topics to discuss including the latest on Hiromu Takahashi, who is back in Japan after suffering a neck injury. Other topics include the G-1 starting this weekend, Brock Lesnar, Smackdown and 205 Live rundown, Extreme Rules, Raw and SmackDown ratings […]

July 12, 2018 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez is back today with special guest Lance Storm to talk a ton of different topics including Hiromu Takahashi and injuries in wrestling, the idea of banning certain moves, Lance’s own injury that took place in training recently, the positives and negatives of the Bobby Lashley vs. Roman Reigns feud, […]

July 11, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with one more day of No Bossman Radio, with a ton to talk about including Raw’s poor ratings. Is it due to WWE’s uninspired booking? Other news notes include another update on Hiromu Takahashi who is back in Japan, Kaitlyn returns to WWE in the Mae Young […]

July 11, 2018 - The original alternate here at the Empire is back to bring you the vaunted G1 Climax Prediction Show! The annual adventure where Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive run down each night of New Japan’s summer showcase, giving their predictions for every single match, as well as dropping knowledge and opinion along the way. It’s two […]

July 11, 2018 - The MLB All Star Game is coming soon and on a new “Left My Wallet”, I am back talking baseball with Matt Striker, and remembering my friend, Matt Cappotelli. I’ve known Striker since our time on the indies in 2002, and whether it was then, during our time in WWE, the numerous fantasy leagues were in, […]

July 10, 2018 - The Bryan and Vinny Show is back today with our look at Raw and Nitro from 19 years ago this week! Bryan is still in Crescent City, CA, so no Craig tonight, but he’ll be back next week. These shows aired on July 12, 1999. Nitro had the return of Hulk Hogan, Vampiro vs. Konnan, […]

July 10, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive eases you further into your week with a ton to talk about including RAW is ROMBOB, Smackdown preview, Morishima’s back, who would win a shoot between Doink and The Gambler, a promo from the Bay Territory, the most important lost thing about tag teams, plus your calls, tweets, and […]

July 10, 2018 - On today’s episode, the World’s Greatest Kayfabe Tournament continues with match two of round one. Randy “Macho Man’ Savage (circa 1987) vs. Mitsuharu Misawa (circa 1994) in an epic battle to advance to round two and face Hulk Hogan. This one was close. The voting on Twitter (@dragonkingkarl) was neck and neck and ended in a […]

July 10, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including more weekend fallout, the latest on Hiromu Takahashi (and an arguement on wrestling safety), the Jim Ross situation that we thought was a work but was not, Ric Flair’s surgery, UFC drama with Jon Jones, Daniel Cormier and […]

July 9, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive has stumbled back in today to talk all about the weekend fall out. We have news on Hiromu Takahashi’s seemingly major injury, Jim Ross’ rib injury he suffered at the same show that may have not been an angle, Flat Earther challenges for Domed Globe, AUSTIN LANE, Raw’s crappy […]

July 9, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back today to put a bow on what was a wild weekend on the canvassed mat. The big topics of conversation, are, of course, New Japan’s G1 Special at the Cow Palace, Hiromu’s neck, Jay White, UFC 226 fallout, as well as an update on Danny Hodge, your […]

July 9, 2018 - This week on DragonKing Dark podcast, host Karl Stern talks about your moral compass. Where does it come from? What directs your ethics in life? Is religion necessary to developing one? Why do some people seem to lack one? As part of our intermittent continuing series on the degradation of society, Karl examines why we […]

July 8, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back today with tons to talk about including good news on Danny Hodge, not so good news on Hiromu Takahashi and news on Fandango, who is also out for a long period of time due to injury. There’s also a recap of UFC’s main card […]

July 8, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back today with tons to talk about live from San Jose including the latest on Hiromu Takahashi, who may be suffering from a serious injury following his match against Hiromu Takahashi and Danny Hodge, who was reported missing last night.  There is talk on the […]

July 7, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back today with our live mailbag from San Francisco! Over 90 minutes of questions on everything under the sun! This show will also be available this afternoon at video.f4wonline.com! A super fun time as always so check it out, and thank you to everyone who […]

July 7, 2018 - As part our continuing coverage of the NJPW G1 Special in San Francisco, CA, Wrestling Observer founder and publisher Dave Meltzer spoke with former ROH Champion and Bullet Club star Cody on Friday afternoon. In this 30-minute talk, the two discussed Cody’s impending battle vs. IWGP Champion Kenny Omega, the G1 tournament, where he’s at […]

July 7, 2018 - Before they go head-to-head on Saturday night at the NJPW G1 Special in San Francisco, Wrestling Observer founder and editor Dave Meltzer sat down with Juice Robinson and IWGP U.S. Champion Jay White in separate interviews. We begin with Dave’s 15 minute talk with Robinson (seen above) about the promo that reminded Dave of Dusty […]

July 7, 2018 - As part of our coverage of the NJPW G1 Special in San Francisco, CA, Saturday night, Wrestling Observer founder and publisher Dave Meltzer sat down with former IWGP Champion and New Japan Pro Wrestling legend Hiroshi Tanahashi. Recorded on Friday morning, this 45-minute interview discusses where Tanahashi is at in this point of his career, […]

July 6, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez is back today with tons of news to open the show, including the latest on Max Holloway, Jay Lethal, King of the Indies, SmackDown ratings hitting near record lows and the latest on All In. Mance Warner, who wrestles for Black Label Pro, joins the show in the second segment […]

July 6, 2018 - The BRYAN & VINNY & GRANNY SHOW is back today with tons to talk about including Granny’s build towards the Rock & Rolls vs. Chop & Rolls match for Black Label Pro on July 14th in Crown Point, IN, her WEEKLY WRESTLING REPORT, which actually does not feature the Undertaker this week, plus more! In […]

July 5, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Live returns with the front end of back-to-back solo shows. Today, Mike Sempervive talks to DAVE MELTZER on a number of subjects, including Max Holloway out of UFC 226, New Japan going back to Long Beach in the fall and the upcoming Q&A session in San Francisco. Allie Kat then joins the show […]

July 5, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back today with tons to talk about including a huge weekend of shows with two UFCs, New Japan at the Cow Palace, King of Indies, WWE at Madison Square Garden, CMLL and more. Plus the news on Max Holloway, Shinsuke Nakamura, Bray Wyatt, Ruby Riott, […]

July 4, 2018 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back today with a special July 4th show talking Smackdown, the Chopping Block, the upcoming match with the Rock and Roll Express and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~! Right click save

July 4, 2018 - Today is the 58th snniversary of Les Thatcher’s first professional wrestling match! Today’s show is all about looking back at memorable moments, matches, promos, opponents, and more. We hope you enjoy the stories, ribs, and memories shared here today. Thanks for listening~! Right click save

July 4, 2018 - The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back today but because of the holiday no Vinny or Craig — but fear not, LANCE STORM joins us to talk Retro Raw and Nitro from 19 years ago this week! These shows took place on July 5, 1999. Nitro had Bret Hart talking to the audience […]

July 3, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about. We first have fallout from Raw, including the Kevin Owens porta potty incident. There’s also talk on the latest string of injuries and a question on mainstream media treating wrestling like a joke. After watching yesterday’s Raw, one shouldn’t […]

July 3, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back tonight with tons to talk about including RAW from Monday, featuring Kevin Owens vs. Braun Strowman in a main event where Owens got thrown off the stage in a portapotty. There’s also injury reports on Bray Wyatt and Ruby Riott,  There’s also talk on […]

July 2, 2018 - Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Chuck Liddell coming out of retirement to fight Tito Ortiz again. We go over the details on where (and why) this is taking place. Other topics of discussion include a Raw preview for tonight, the latest regarding Ronda […]

July 2, 2018 - “I Left My Wallet” is back with a different kind of show as Flex Rumblecrunch and I reminisce fondly over the closing of Toys ‘R’ Us and the iconic picture Flex took that has gone viral. That very picture seen above was taken by Flex on the day after the toy store chain closed. Hear all […]