WOR: Death of Barry Blaustein, Dynamite and NXT, Tenzan retirement

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - May12: <> during NXT at the WWE Performance Center on May12, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by KS/WWE)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - May12: <> during NXT at the WWE Performance Center on May12, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by KS/WWE) (Image credit: NXT)

Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the death of Barry Blaustein, AEW and Triller, Backlash ratings on ESPN 2 plus the usual ratings recap, Tenzan’s retirement, Best of the Super Juniors, AEW Dynamite and NXT reviews, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~!

Timestamps:
Start: ‘Beyond the Mat’ director Barry Blaustein passes away
18:06: AEW/Triller lawsuit update
24:43: Ratings
32:10: Arena Mexico notes, Hiroyoshi Tenzan retiring, Best of the Super Juniors starts
43:25: MMA notes on Ronda Rousey/Gina Carano fight, UFC Rivals
49:05: AEW Dynamite recap
1:11:22: WWE NXT recap

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Bryan Alvarez
Bryan Alvarez

Bryan Alvarez is the co-founder of Figure Four Online and the publisher of the longtime Figure Four Weekly newsletter. Bryan is the co-host of Wrestling Observer Radio, Wrestling Observer Live, Figure Four Daily and the Bryan & Vinny Show.