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We’re Live, Pal: WWE NXT & AEW Tuesday Night War preview

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It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal with Andrew Zarian and I — available for free on YouTube. Just click above to watch.

It’s the Tuesday Night War and we’re back to get you ready for Tuesday night. We talked about the following:

  • Tony Khan going on the offensive to create interest in AEW’s move to Tuesday
  • The full lineups for both AEW Dynamite and NXT
  • Who we expect to win the night
  • The latest on CM Punk to WWE

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Wrestling Observer Live: The Rock returns to WWE TV

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 am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking about the top stories in professional wrestling.

The big story this week is The Rock’s return to WWE SmackDown which followed his appearance on the Pat McAfee Show where he revealed that he was supposed to headline WrestleMania 39 with Roman Reigns. I discuss all this and the possibility that we might finally get this match at WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia.

I also follow up on my report from this week’s Mat Men Podcast on the likelihood that AEW will be streaming on Max soon with an expanded pay-per-view schedule.

Plus, I give my thoughts on Saturday’s AEW Collision and a preview of this week’s Wednesday’s Grand Slam from Queens, NY, taking place on Dynamite and Rampage.

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We’re Live, Pal: AEW All In preview

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It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! with myself and Andrew Zarian.

This week’s show is available for free on YouTube. Just click above to watch.

Andrew opened up the show talking about his time away for personal reasons, why he was away, and some positive news coming out of it.

Then, we talked about Tony Khan’s All In media notes and the news that came out of it.

Lastly, we previewed this Sunday’s AEW All In and looked at every match booked so far. 

You can follow us on Twitter.

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Wrestling Observer Live: AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door preview

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I am back with a special Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, previewing tonight’s AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-view.

The show is available for website subscribers below or on YouTube for subscribers. A free 16-minute preview can be seen above.

I take a look at tonight’s PPV card and about how the build this year is better compared to last year. I break down the matches, including Bryan Danielson vs. Kazuchika Okada and Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay.

Plus, what other matches might steal this show?

I also break down Saturday’s AEW Collision, which turned out to be a very polarizing show considering the reaction CM Punk got in Toronto.

Also, I do an early WWE Money in the Bank Preview and also talk a significant wrestling anniversary.

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We’re Live, Pal: AEW Revolution preview

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It’s a brand new We’re Live, Pal! as Andrew Zarian and I talk the latest news in wrestling.

We discussed all the reasons why Cody Rhodes needs to beat Roman Reigns for the undisputed WWE Universal titles at WrestleMania. We also talked about “Moonshine Brock” as well as wondered who in the fanbase Bray Wyatt is for. 

We talked about Kenny Omega’s podcast interview with Renee Paquette and went over the quotes of interest.

Lastly, we looked at AEW’s week in the Bay Area and talked about the CM Punk and FTR rumors. 

You can watch the show above or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts in addition to the link below.

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We’re Live, Pal: WWE Royal Rumble recap

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It’s a special post-Royal Rumble edition of We’re Live, Pal! as Andrew Zarian and I recapped the entire show.

We went over the following:

  • The tremendous continuation of the Bloodline storyline after the main event
  • Who WWE should go with at WrestleMania between Cody Rhodes and Sami Zayn
  • Cody Rhodes’ Royal Rumble victory which was very straightforward
  • Rhea Ripley’s impressive Royal Rumble win
  • The horrendous Pitch Black match that was all about partnerships
  • Bianca Belair being taken a step down by being involved in hocus pocus

You can watch the show above, or you can listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts in addition to the link below.

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We’re Live, Pal: William Regal, AEW Rampage, ROH: Final Battle

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It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal! as Andrew Zarian and I talk the latest news in professional wrestling.

We focus on the following:

  • The Christmas season and holiday parties
  • William Regal’s departure from AEW
  • Why Tony Khan seems to want to talk about this situation
  • Rampage’s low rating
  • ROH: Final Battle
  • The 1995 Wrestling Observer Yearbook

You can watch the show above, or you can listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts in addition to the link below.

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We’re Live, Pal: Sami Zayn being ‘Ucey,’ NXT cuts, The Elite

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It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal as Andrew Zarian and I talk the latest news in professional wrestling.

We first discuss the latest WWE NXT cuts and wonder why they may have happened now.

Other things from this week’s show:

  • The impending return of the Elite
  • Who Chris Jericho may be wrestling on AEW Dynamite
  • Sami Zayn breaking everyone on SmackDown and showing how valuable of a performer he is
  • New WWE women’s tag team champions
  • A look at Crown Jewel

You can also listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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We’re Live, Pal: Live at Raw, WarGames is coming, AEW Grand Slam predictions

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It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal.

Andrew Zarian and I are back to talk about all the news in wrestling.

First, we go over RAW, which I attended live. I talk about all the things not shown on TV and how different a live RAW taping is compared to years ago.

Also, on the topic board:

  • How Triple H is undoing a lot of things Vince McMahon did
  • WarGames is coming to Survivor Series
  • Tony Khan’s comment about New York City being the crown jewel
  • The AEW Grand Slam Card
  • Who wins between Bryan Danielson and Jon Moxley

You can also listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Wrestling Observer Live: Punk shoots on Page, Omega returns, NXT UK changes

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On the Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, Andrew Zarian is joined by Kate Elizabeth from Fightful to discuss another newsworthy week in wrestling.

CM Punk opened this week’s AEW Dynamite by cutting an unplanned promo on Hangman Page that left most confused since he was thought to initially be facing Jon Moxley at All Out. We discuss the possibility of this being a work and why he did it in the first place.

That aforementioned main event was moved to this week’s Dynamite as Moxley and Punk will unify the AEW World title. Is it possible AEW is doing this now to set up a bigger angle for All Out or to set up a big return?

WWE is rebranding NXT UK into NXT Europe starting next year and in doing so, they cut a bunch of talent. Kate has thoughts on why that is a good thing for talent and what the overall direction of NXT could be going forward.

Plus, we talked Okada winning the G1, a breakdown of the current card for All Out, and more! 

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Wrestling Observer Live: Quake by the Lake, WWE changes, and RJ City

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On the Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, Andrew Zarian is once again joined by Matt Ryan of Catytalst Wrestling to discuss the biggest stories in wrestling throughout the week.

The last few weeks have seen major changes in the WWE television product, with Triple H taking over creative. We discuss what is working and what the WWE product will look like going forward into next year’s WrestleMania.

We also review AEW Quake by The Lake with thoughts on Dynamite and Rampage including Sonny Kiss’ heel turn, the coffin match, Moxey vs. Jericho, and the return of CM Punk. With these returns happening, how does it invigorate the product going forward?

In the final segment, RJ City from AEW joins the show to discuss his show “Hey (EW)” and how he got his start, his love for classic television, and even working with WWE.

All this and more! 

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We’re Live, Pal: Karrion Kross returns, a discussion about AEW TV

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It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal.

Andrew Zarian and I are back talking about the latest in WWE and AEW.

On the topic board:

  • We talk about Bryan Alvarez wrestling again for GCW on All Out weekend. 
  • We go over Karrion Kross showing up on SmackDown in the main event segment. 
  • We look at AEW TV including Battle of the Belts IIII and this week’s upcoming Quake By The Lake episode of AEW Dynamite.

    • You can also listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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We’re Live, Pal: The Triple H era is here

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It’s a brand new episode of We’re Live, Pal.

After a two week hiatus, Andrew Zarian and I are back talking about what we missed over the last two weeks.

We talk about the new Triple H era in WWE, Monday’s Raw, SummerSlam, and overall WWE booking, including NXT.

We also talk about Ric Flair’s Last Match which Andrew watched and I couldn’t. I explain why.

You can also listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Wrestling Observer Live: WWE SummerSlam fallout, Ric Flair’s Last Match

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I am back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, joined this week by Mat Men partner Rich Stambolian.

WWE SummerSlam was Saturday and Triple H’s influence was evident across the board including big returns by Edge, Bayley and Dakota Kai with Io Shirai debuting under a new name.

Also, Logan Paul is a star and overperformed, The Street Profits might be breaking up, and Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns put on one of the biggest spectacles in the last man standing main event.

Tonight is the Ric Flair’s Last Match pay-per-view so we run through the card and give thoughts on what to expect from Flair tonight. Plus, we reminisce on Flair’s career and answer the question of why he will always be the greatest of all time.

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Mat Men: The post-Vince McMahon WWE era begins, SummerSlam preview

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Andrew and Rich are back for another episode of Mat Men, talking about the latest pro wrestling news.

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Now that Vince McMahon has resigned from WWE, there was a lot of fallout this week, including Paul “Triple H” Levesque being named head of creative and WWE announcing the rewriting of financial statements to account for McMahon’s hush money payments.

SummerSlam is this Saturday and we run down the card and give our predictions. We also speculate what big moments might happen knowing HHH is booking the show.

ROH Death Before Dishonor was last Saturday when Claudio Castagnoli won their world championship from Jonathan Gresham…who then asked for his release after the show. We discuss the fallout and what it means for Gresham going forward.

AEW Dynamite focused a lot on getting younger talents over, including Jungle Boy and Ricky Starks both giving career-altering promos. We also look at the possibility of guys maybe wanting to go back to WWE now that leadership has changed.

Plus, we break down the card for the Ric Flair’s Last Match pay-per-view on Sunday, the newly-announced AEW Trios titles, your questions, and more!

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