SmackDown had the latest Bloodline drama: Wrestling Observer Radio

Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer run down SmackDown.

Alvarez and Meltzer discussed the big storylines from SmackDown, primarily the angle between Sami Zayn, Jey Uso, and the rest of The Bloodline. You can watch their review in full below.

Alvarez recapped the major storyline from Friday’s show, which saw Paul Heyman ask Jimmy Uso to try and contact his brother. Jimmy was unable to do so and walked to the ring alone to defend the SmackDown Tag Team titles by himself. However, Jey arrived and the two ended up retaining their titles. After Jey told Jimmy backstage he was still conflicted, Jey met up with Sami Zayn, who told Jey that he shouldn’t go down with the ship and there’s a way out of this, saying he acknowledged him. The two fist bumped.

The end of the show saw Paul Heyman tell Jimmy Uso for him and his brother to stay away from the Elimination Chamber event next weekend.

The main event of Friday’s show saw Madcap Moss defeat Rey Mysterio, Karrion Kross, and Santos Escobar in a four-way match to determine the next challenger for Gunther’s Intercontinental title. The two will meet on next week’s show.

Wrestling Observer Radio: UFC recap, New Japan, Jay White, DEFY, Smackdown, Rampage

Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including a full recap of UFC with Ryan Frederick, New Japan’s weekend show and how that plays into Battle in the Valley, Bryan’s trip to Defy and thoughts on the top three matches, Smackdown and Rampage thoughts and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Timestamps:

Start: UFC 284 recap with Ryan Frederick

30:17: Eric Froelich passes away

32:18: NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka recap

54:49: Bryan’s DEFY report

1:03:50: SmackDown recap

1:12:40: Rampage recap

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Wrestling Observer Radio: The latest on WWE WrestleMania, AEW pros and cons

Dave Meltzer and I are back for a new Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Our talk included:

  • The latest on Jerry Lawler
  • All the latest WrestleMania news and who’s involved in the major stories
  • What’s going on with Becky Lynch for WrestleMania?
  • SummerSlam 2023
  • JBL and Baron Corbin
  • AEW Dynamite ratings
  • Pros and cons of the AEW shows right now
  • New Japan’s New Beginning In Osaka
  • Keiji Muto and The Rock
  • UFC 284

The video version of this show is available for paid video subscribers at video.f4wonline.com.

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The latest regarding WrestleMania 39 plans: Wrestling Observer Radio

Dave Meltzer and Garrett Gonzales discussed the latest in WrestleMania 39 plans.

On Friday afternoon’s Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer and Gonzales discussed current plans for the likes of Sami Zayn, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, and more. You can watch the clip below.

Meltzer said that Paul Heyman is involved in the creative for both the Sami Zayn and Cody Rhodes programs heading into wrestlemania. Gonzales asked Meltzer if he thought that the Rhodes/Reigns program peaked too soon with the promo that took place on Monday’s Raw. Meltzer did not think so, saying that there was plenty left in the storyline heading into WrestleMania.

Plans regarding Becky Lynch and Bayley were also discussed, though there is no clear path for either. With the return of Lita to WWE programming on Monday, it could be possible that a tag match involving Damage Control taking on Lita and Becky Lynch could happen, but the question would be who the third partner would be.

VIDEO: Dave Meltzer talks AEW needing a top babyface

Dave Meltzer talked about AEW’s need for a top babyface talent on Wrestling Observer Radio.

During Thursday morning’s show, Meltzer talked about AEW’s need for a top babyface similar to Cody Rhodes in WWE. You can watch the show clip below.

Meltzer said that AEW simply doesn’t have that guy that draws people in, pointing to recent sluggish attendeance for AEW shows. He also said that turning Chris Jericho or having CM Punk return isn’t the solution. He concluded saying that identifying the issue with AEW right now is the easy part, but finding the solution would be tough.

On Wednesday, AEW confirmed the World Championship match for AEW Revolution, with Bryan Danielson earning the match with MJF by successfully defeating Rush in what was a bloody, brutal match. After the match, MJF came out from the announcer’s desk and attacked Danielson, laying him out with a punch while wearing the Dynamite diamond ring. The two will now meet in a 60-minute iron man match on March 5.

Does AEW need a new top babyface?: Wrestling Observer Radio

Dave Meltzer talked about AEW’s need for a top babyface talent on Wrestling Observer Radio.

During Thursday morning’s show, Meltzer talked about AEW’s need for a top babyface similar to Cody Rhodes in WWE.

Meltzer said that AEW simply doesn’t have that guy that draws people in, pointing to recent sluggish attendeance for AEW shows. He also said that turning Chris Jericho or having CM Punk return isn’t the solution. He concluded saying that identifying the issue with AEW right now is the easy part, but finding the solution would be tough.

On Wednesday, AEW confirmed the AEW World Championship match for AEW Revolution, with Bryan Danielson earning the match with MJF by successfully defeating Rush in what was a bloody, brutal match. After the match, MJF came out from the announcer’s desk and attacked Danielson, laying him out with a punch while wearing the Dynamite diamond ring. The two will now meet in a 60-minute iron man match on March 5.

Wrestling Observer Radio: Jerry Lawler update, AEW and NXT reviews, tons of news

Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including an update on Jerry Lawler, New Japan in Osaka, MLW, ratings, what AEW really needs right now, full reviews of Dynamite and NXT, and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Timestamps:

Start: Jerry Lawler update

6:00: NJPW in Osaka this weekend

8:21: MLW, other ratings notes

20:36: AEW Dynamite recap

54:39: NXT recap

1:11:30: AEW Rampage spoilers

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Wrestling Observer Radio: Cody and Heyman, Charlie Norris, RAW report, weekend shows, more

Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the deaths of Charlie Norris and Kenny Jay, Billy Graham health update, ratings, FantasticaMania, weekend show recap, ROH TV tapings upcoming, RAW report with tons of notes on the Cody/Paul Heyman promo and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Timestamps:

Start: Death of Charlie Norris and Kenny Jay; Superstar Billy Graham seriously ill

21:06: ROH TV tapings are coming, Fantasticamania lineups, Reelz docuementary on Owen Hart

27:06: Weekend matches

33:50: Ratings

37:29: The Cody Rhodes/Paul Heyman interview on Raw

48:04: WWE Raw recap

1:08:30: AEW Dynamite & NXT previews, Dana White’s Power Slap claims

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Wrestling Observer Radio: Remembering Lanny Poffo, Fedor, NXT Vengeance Day

Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio. Mary Fries, daughter of Pampero Firpo, joined in the first segment to talk about her friend Lanny Poffo.

Then, Dave and I went over the shows and news of the day. We discussed:

  • Fedor’s last fight
  • The broadcast and the future of Showtime/Bellator
  • NXT working with independents
  • Multiple big shows in Japan
  • The Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn angle from SmackDown
  • NXT Vengeance Day
  • AEW Rampage highlights
  • SmackDown highlights

The video version of this show is available for video subscribers at video.f4wonline.com.

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Wrestling Observer Radio: Adam Cole interview

Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter before interviewing AEW wrestler Adam Cole.

We discussed the following:

  • Coming back from his injury
  • If he was fearful of never coming back
  • How he met Britt Baker
  • Leaving NXT and why it was hard
  • Joining AEW
  • His AEW debut and why it was special
  • Who influenced him to want to become a wrestler
  • How he trained to be a wrestler
  • Being “married” to Kyle O’Reilly

The video version of this show is available for video subscribers at video.f4wonline.com.

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Wrestling Observer Radio: Another McMahon-related lawsuit, AEW and NXT, AEW house shows, Ibushi

Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including ANOTHER lawsuit filed regarding Vince McMahon’s return, AEW running house shows, Kota Ibushi, ratings, New Japan this weekend, Fedor’s last fight, AEW and NXT TV reviews, Rampage spoilers and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Timestamps:

Start: AEW to start running house shows

4:51: Another WWE lawsuit and investigation

8:09: Kota Ibushi is a free agent, upcoming NJPW shows this weekend, CMLL Friday show thoughts

21:05: Raw ratings

28:10: Reelz loading up on wrestling content

31:53: More info on Wrestling With Shadows re-release, Fedor’s last fight is this Saturday on CBS

39:05: AEW Dynamite recap

1:01:48: NXT notes

1:11:35: AEW Rampage spoilers

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