Wrestling Observer Radio: Netflix’s effect on WWE business, WWE & TNA

Dave Meltzer and I are back with our Friday episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, talking about all the big news from today’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Here were some of the things we covered:

  • Change in the UFC 311 main event
  • The passing of Bob Uecker
  • Netflix’s positive effect on WWE business
  • WWE & TNA partnership
  • Corey Graves
  • AEW Dynamite ratings
  • AEW Grand Slam Australia
  • Dave’s Sweet Daddy Siki bio

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Wrestling Observer Radio: WWE & AEW streaming numbers, The Rock, Kenny Omega

Dave Meltzer and I are back with our Friday episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, talking about all the big news from today’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Here were some of the things we covered:

  • The passing of Black Bart
  • The SEC and Vince McMahon coming to agreement
  • Streaming numbers for AEW & WWE
  • AEW Dynamite rating
  • The Rock
  • Kenny Omega back on AEW
  • UFC’s new TV deal

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Wrestling Observer Radio: A preview of the 2024 Observer Awards

Dave Meltzer and I are back with our Friday episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, talking about all the big news from today’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

John Pollock from Post Wrestling and Paul Fontaine joined us on the show.

Here were some of the things we covered:

  • The latest on the Janel Grant lawsuit
  • WWE Raw on Netflix
  • AEW on Max
  • Wrestle Kingdom and Wrestle Dynasty
  • The 2024 Observer Awards

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Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW Worlds End preview, top news stories of 2024

Dave Meltzer and I are back with our Friday episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, talking about all the big news from today’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Here were some of the things we covered:

  • Tony Khan’s AEW Worlds End media call
  • AEW Worlds End card
  • The top news stories of 2024
  • The passing of Jax Dane
  • Dave’s Rey Mysterio Sr. story
  • Christmas ratings

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Wrestling Observer Radio: Lots of business news, the passing of Rey Misterio Sr.

Dave Meltzer and I are back with our Friday episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, talking about all the big news from today’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Here were some of the things we covered:

  • The passing of Rey Misterio Sr.
  • WBD’s company change
  • AEW on MAX
  • Saturday Night’s Main Event TV ratings
  • Insane sports competition this weekend for AEW Collision
  • CM Punk & Roman Reigns
  • AEW in arena experience

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Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW Dynamite Full Gear go-home show, Tyson vs. Paul business

I am subbing for Bryan Alvarez who is currently without power. Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio, talking about all the news since last weekend. If Bryan can get power back and Dave can get back home on time, they’ll be back to recap AEW Full Gear.

Here were some of the things Dave and I covered:

  • Tyson vs. Paul business numbers
  • Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education
  • Omega vs. Kidd
  • All the recent ratings numbers
  • Upcoming AEW schedule
  • AEW and Arena Mexico
  • AEW Dynamite Full Gear go home recap
  • NXT notes
  • Questions about Dave’s 1989 book

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Wrestling Observer Radio: UFC 309 recap, 2024 WON HOF class

Vacationing Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio, talking about all the big news from Friday’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter as well as the big events from the weekend.

Paul Fontaine and Pat Laprade joined us.

Here were some of the things we covered:

  • UFC 309 recap
  • Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
  • 2024 WON HOF class
  • Jon Moxley’s comments to the NY Post
  • Speedball Mike Bailey leaving TNA
  • Konnan’s health concerns
  • AEW Dynamite ratings
  • WWE SmackDown

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Wrestling Observer Radio: UFC 308 & TNA Bound for Glory recaps, WWE news

Dave Meltzer and I are back with our second podcast in two nights. Paul Fontaine joined us for the first segment to recap UFC 308.

Then, Dave and I covered the following:

  • Friday’s WWE SmackDown
  • TNA Bound for Glory recap
  • A possible new match for WWE Crown Jewel
  • AEW Collision
  • Samantha Irvin
  • Next Friday’s SmackDown spoilers

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Wrestling Observer Radio: 2024 WON Hall of Fame show

Dave Meltzer and I are back with our Friday episode of Wrestling Observer Radio. We didn’t cover any of the stories in today’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter because it’s WON HOF season.

Pro wrestling historians John Muse and Ethan Tyler joined us to go over this year’s ballot. For almost two hours, we dug through all of the categories debating who the top candidates are on the ballot.

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Wrestling Observer Radio: Is The Rock scheduled for WWE WrestleMania 41?

Dave Meltzer and I are back with our Friday episode of Wrestling Observer Radio. We talked about all the big news in today’s issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, but first talked to Robert Sweeney from Kino Lorber which put out the Blu-Ray release of the 1980 film Below the Belt in which Dave did a commentary track for.

Here were some of the things we covered after we talked to Robert:

  • If the Rock is currently scheduled for WrestleMania next year
  • AEW Dynamite’s poor rating on Tuesday and what to learn from it
  • AEW Dynamite in San Jose
  • Daniel Garcia’s and Rhea Ripley’s contract renewals
  • WrestleDream thoughts
  • Dave’s new book on 1984

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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: 2024 Observer Hall of Fame ballot, part two

It’s time for the second of our two annual Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame ballot shows with more discussion on the historical era, modern era, Japan, Mexico, and the non-wrestler ballot.

This year’s ballot has a lot to consider. We discuss Junkyard Dog, Bill Goldberg, The Von Erichs, The Steiners, and many more. This is usually our most downloaded show every year. Give me your thoughts on who should — or should not — go into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame!

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Part one can be heard here

Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW TV deal Q&A

Dave Meltzer and I are back with our Friday episode of Wrestling Observer Radio. We talked about all the big news in today’s issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter and took questions from subscribers about the AEW TV deal.

Here were some of the things we covered:

  • AEW library on Max
  • PPVs on Max, plus pricepoints
  • Audience for cable viewing plus streaming viewing
  • Possibility of a Fox deal
  • WWE’s NXT deal by comparison
  • How the shows will be simulcast
  • AEW Dynamite rating
  • Dave’s new book on 1984
  • WON HOF ballot
  • NXT Title Tuesday vs. NXT

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Wrestling Observer Radio: Sid Vicious biography, AEW All In business notes

Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over the big stories in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Here are some of the topics we covered:

  • Dave’s Sid Vicious biography
  • AEW All in business
  • Bryan Danielson’s current storyline
  • The rumors around Jon Moxley’s storyline
  • Swerve’s new deal
  • AEW Dynamite ratings
  • The Mr. McMahon Netflix docuseries

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VIDEO: Dave & Bryan join WrestleTalk to preview AEW All In

As part of their European vacation, Dave Meltzer & Bryan Alvarez spent some time with Luke and Oli from WrestleTalk to preview Sunday’s AEW All In and talk about the rest of the news in wrestling.

If you’re in London for the big event, there are limited tickets remaining for Dave & Bryan’s live WOR Q&A session on Sunday at 11 AM local time at the historic Tattershall Castle steamship, directly opposite the London Eye and just a five minute walk from Big Ben & The Houses Of Parliament, right in the center of London. The show will end with plenty of time for you to get to Wembley Stadium.