December 30, 2009 - The Bryan & Vinny Show returns tonight with almost no more Christmas. Almost but not quite. You see, in the rubble left behind by the Christmas show were three or four lonely gifts left unopened, so we’ll tackle them here and spread some final cheer. We’ll also review wrestling — Smackdown from last week and […]

December 30, 2009 - Figure Four Daily returns today with former senior referee of TNA, Rudy Charles. Tons to discuss including how he got his start refereeing, what “senior referee” really means, his other job responsibilities, trying to explain the weird rules in the company, most memorable matches and bumps, his match with Booker T, an eBay auction to […]

December 29, 2009 - Wrestling Observer Radio returns tonight with a FREE episode of the program! Tons to talk about including the last Raw before 1/4, the build towards WrestleMania and the debut of Bret Hart, possible angle scenarios, Cena vs. Sheamus, the good and bad of the show, and more. We’ll also talk TNA’s promotion of their three-hour […]

December 29, 2009 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez returns today with tons of news. We’ll preview Raw, talk more about potential WrestleMania plans, Bret Hart, January 4th, Spike TV makes the announcement, more on Smackdown potentially being pulled and which markets will be affected, tomorrow’s tapings, Marine 2, a potential ratings embarrassment for TNA (not the obvious), […]

December 28, 2009 - WE’RE BACK~! Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez returns tonight with a look at all the major stories over the last several days, including the build towards January 4th, Raw vs. Impact, Smackdown potentially being lost in many major markets, the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao debate and the latest twists, tons […]

December 25, 2009 - This year’s Christmas Party was so huge, it couldn’t be contained in one part so here is the special 2nd STAGE and it’s exclusive to all you fine members of f4wonline. And what’s more special than an epic reunion of 2/3 of the much feared SBS, and the greatest commentary duo since Gorrilla and Brain….. […]

December 24, 2009 - IT’S THE ANNUAL BRYAN AND VINNY CHRISTMAS SHOW. You all know the drill by now. This show is two and a half hours of drunken debauchery. There is almost no wrestling or MMA talk to speak of. None. The hosts are in a questionable state of mind. There is profanity and even a little violence. […]

December 24, 2009 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez returns today with our final show before Christmas, and it’s a big one! We’ll talk all sorts of subjects including Mike Tyson to Raw, the guest host concept and how it could be done better, the amazing story of Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, the Super […]

December 24, 2009 - Figure Four Daily returns today with the world famous doctor of Lucha Stephen Sims to talk all the news south of the border! We’ll run down Cubsfans’ top six stories of the past two weeks, talk AAA’s final show of the year, Christmas memories which sadly involve an in-ring death, the latest on the Psycho […]

December 23, 2009 - The Bryan & Vinny Show returns today with one goal in mind — to be better than Raw on Monday. I think we did it, but that is up to you to decide. Three things to discuss today. That shitty Raw, Smackdown from Friday night, and some AWESOME WWE 24/7 featuring old-school RICKY STEAMBOAT, BOB […]

December 23, 2009 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez returns today with the Living Legend himself, Larry Zbyszko. Tons to talk to him about including the Monday Night Wars and whether we’re in for anything even remotely similar today, working on Nitro during the rise and fall, the death of WCW and the AWA, Shea Stadium, how he […]

December 22, 2009 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer returns tonight with a little show covering Monday Night Raw, Little People’s Court, major continuity issues with WWE, next week’s show, the TNA Impact tapings for New Year’s Eve, Scott Hall’s return to wrestling, plus your mailbag questions on a number of subjects including challengers for […]

December 22, 2009 - One of the most consistent things about the Substantial Sonic Satisfier has been our adherence to one rule: No guests. They’re a pain to get a hold of, and can often be a real pain in the ass. At least that’s what we thought. Then we SLAPPED THE PORPOISE~! Yes, we’ve returned with Ring of […]

December 21, 2009 - Wrestling Observer Radio returns tonight with our weekend edition of the show! First half features a TNA PPV review, first with Bryan and Vinny, and later with Dave. Then we’ll talk all the news in wrestling including Raw tomorrow night, Smackdown spoilers, last night’s WEC and when you can see a replay of both that […]

December 20, 2009 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer returns tonight to talk four big shows, all taking place within the last twelve hours: An awesome Strikeforce that Dave witnessed live, a really fun edition of WEC, the WWE Tribute to the Troops show on NBC, and ROH Final Battle. We’ve got news and notes, […]

December 18, 2009 - It’s the weekend Bryan & Vinny Show~! We’ve got a lot to talk about tonight including the REAL DEAL~! on January 4th, what TNA is really competing against and why people shouldn’t realistically be getting their hopes up. We’ve also got our weekly visit by a very spry Granny, then it’s TV galore as we’ve […]

December 18, 2009 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez returns today with legendary manager DUTCH MANTELL~! Tons to talk about including how he got into wrestling, Vietnam, his time in TNA, the Joe/Angle feud leading to Lockdown and his idea behind it, Shane Sewell, Puerto Rico’s heyday, how long it takes to turn a ship around, January 4th, […]

December 17, 2009 - We’ve got yet another edition of Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez tonight with all phone calls and emails! We’ll discuss a million subjects including Brock Lesnar’s future, more UFC fights off, Lex Luger and the death of WCW, Sting and why he never came to WWE, boring gimmicks, Bret Hart and […]

December 17, 2009 - Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez returns today with the one and only Lance Storm! We’ve got tons of things to discuss including Raw this past Monday, tons of storyline holes, Impact insanity, memories of WCW and ECW, the “Monday Night Wars” and if there will be a war at all, UFC 107, royalties from […]

December 17, 2009 - The original alternate has returned this week, and once again there’s no hockey. Nope, we can’t figure out how that happened, either. But, we do spend 75 minutes talking about topics that include, but aren’t limited to: a meeting of the minimally populated Muhammad Yone Appreciation Society, being in the wrestling bubble, spite for spite’s […]

December 16, 2009 - The Bryan & Vinny Show returns tonight with, if I dare say so myself, an insufferably long show. NINETY minutes of action, including thoughts on last week’s Smackdown, Sunday night’s TLC show, and the three-hour Raw is Dennis Miller from Monday night. We’ve also got notes on the Christmas show, some Wikipedia investigations, some great […]

December 16, 2009 - Part 2 of the Karl Stern Classic Wrestling Audio Show for the 2nd week of December 2009. Youngin’s now-days- they ain’t so bad after all. Lots of classic pro wrestling talk including more on the kung-fu craze and wrestling, King Kong Bundy, Big Van Vader, WAR GAMES 2000: RUSSO’S REVENGE! Right click save

December 16, 2009 - Figure Four Daily returns today to talk the news! We’ve got notes on the programming line-up, the Raw ratings, what is planned to be filmed next Monday, Obama appearing on WWE TV, the next Strikeforce on CBS date, the return of Jens Pulver and Miguel Torres, another doctor busted with HGH, ROH On Demand, ECW […]

December 15, 2009 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer returns today with a packed FREE show~! We’ve got THREE HOURS of Raw to discuss. It was a lame show but at least it was newsworthy. We’ll talk Bret Hart, Jim Ross, short horrible matches, Shawn vs. Taker II, Dennis Miller, and tons more. We’ve also […]

December 14, 2009 - After last weeks “half seven” debacle IRISH BACKUP HAS BEEN CALLED in the form of Eamoversion1 to help Alan battle the nefarious “US of A” led by known patriot Justin Shapiro. And by “battle” we of course mean discuss the years 2000 and 2001 in the first part of the WWF/WWE decade wrap-up series that […]

December 14, 2009 - Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer returns tonight with a packed post-TLC show~! We’ll talk all the matches in detail, new champions, who is getting pushed and who it sucks to be now, the strange announcing, Smackdown, tomorrow’s Slammy Award nominees, potential winners and angles, and more! We’ve also got several email […]

December 13, 2009 - It’s the post-UFC 107 edition of Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer! We’ll talk all the matches in detail, including the slaughtering of Diego Sanchez and the awesomeness that is Frank Mir, get live thoughts from Memphis courtesy Dave, talk future plans and what big fights are upcoming, post-fight press conference notes, […]

December 13, 2009 - Part 1 of 2 for this weekend. By request I am now breaking the shows in half. Part 2 will be uploaded Sunday or Monday. On this episode questions and topics include Adrian Street, Mr. Wrestling II, rules for wrestling in the pioneer era, Hulk Hogan and why I am rooting for TNA but not […]

December 12, 2009 - Figure Four Daily returns today with a sad show, the last interview with Norm Connors as a professional wrestling promoter after 16 years in the business. We’ll talk his last weekend, how you can see his final IWC show, what drove him to get out of this business for good, some memories, a Larry Sweeney […]

December 11, 2009 - The Bryan & Vinny Weekend Show returns today to talk the latest pro-wrestling programming. Impact back, and Kevin Nash was right when he said, “Have we got a program for you tonight!” Where is Jim Cornette when we need him. Also, ECW, which, to be honest, wasn’t a whole lot better. Plus, Granny is back […]