Wrestling Observer Radio: Stephanie McMahon resigns, WWE sale rumors

It’s an emergency edition of Wrestling Observer Radio.

Dave and I talk about Stephanie McMahon resigning from her position at WWE, Vince McMahon getting elected back into his Executive Chairman role, and all the WWE sale rumors and the implications.

We also talk about the Jay White situation as well as the passing of Black Warrior.

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Big Audio Nightmare: Wrestle Kingdom 17 review, New Year Dash, NJPW vs. NOAH

The Big Audio Nightmare is back to talk about everything happening in the world of Japanese professional wrestling over a crazy first week of the year.

This week’s topics include:

  • A full review of Wrestle Kingdom 17
  • We try to put the greatness of Ospreay vs. Omega into words
  • Thoughts on KAIRI vs. Tam Nakano
  • What worked (and what didn’t) about the Mercedes Mone debut
  • An eventful New Year Dash, including Omega and Okada teaming
  • NJPW vs. NOAH Wrestle Kingdom 17 card rundown

Much more!

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Wrestling Observer Radio: Vince McMahon is back, Dana White, Omega vs. Ospreay

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

The main topic of the show is Vince McMahon coming back to WWE. We focus on the following:

  • Vince adding himself, George Barrios, and Michelle Wilson to the board
  • The WWE meeting for employees today
  • Vince saying that no management roles will change
  • The stock being way up
  • The media landscape
  • How talent might be taking this
  • The story on Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund emerging as a possible bidder for WWE 

And then we also talk about the following subjects:

  • Dana White and Power Slap League
  • New Year Dash!! and the Omega Powers
  • Mercedes Moné, AEW, and the Battle of the Valley show
  • The history of six star ratings
  • Dynamite ratings

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

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Wrestling Observer Radio: John Cena, WrestleMania, Miro

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

Topics include:

  • John Cena and his availability for WrestleMania
  • Miro and Lana
  • Ric Flair documentary comes out on Monday
  • Tony Khan and Honor Club
  • NFL Sunday Ticket
  • More Netflix docuserieses
  • AEW Dynamite rating
  • Sasha Banks rumors
  • UFC PPV prices

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

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Wrestling Observer Radio: John Cena, Ariel & Paddy, SmackDown & Rampage

Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio going over the weekend wrestling news.

Topics include:

  • The difficulty to get new scripted TV shows made
  • The Ariel Helwani and Paddy Pimblett feud
  • The blurrier line between journalism and content creation these days
  • Which artist had the biggest year ever for a touring act
  • John Cena helping ticket sales for SmackDown
  • SmackDown and Rampage recaps
  • SmackDown spoilers for next week
  • Listener questions

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

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Wrestling Observer Radio: Latest on Vince McMahon, Sasha Banks, MLW/WWE

Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio going over the news in this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Topics include:

  • The latest on Vince McMahon and him wanting to come back to WWE
  • Why the Rita Chatterton lawsuit can happen in 2022
  • The market for Mandy Rose
  • Sasha Banks and how WWE perceived her internally
  • Dave’s feelings on the Wrestle Kingdom card
  • If Kota Ibushi might work in AEW in 2023
  • Honor Club
  • Cable homes being down and what that means
  • MLW/WWE tampering case
  • Chris Jericho and Action Andretti
  • AEW Revolution and Dynamite/Rampage ticket sales in the Bay Area
  • The Rock and Warner Brothers Discovery

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

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Wrestling Observer Radio: 2022 WON HOF class, John Cena, MJF at UFC

Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio going over the 2022 class of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. John Muse joins us to go over the full class, the acts who were close, and next year’s new candidates.

After that, we talked about all the recent news. Topics include:

  • John Cena on SmackDown and if he will be at WrestleMania
  • The Rock and WWE’s decision
  • Barry Windham
  • Sasha Banks at WrestleKingdom
  • Ticket sales for AEW Revolution so far
  • MJF at UFC 282
  • ROH, NXT, & UFC shows tomorrow
  • Tony Khan’s ROH press conference
  • Vince McMahon documentary
  • Dana White’s Slap League
  • Miro’s current situation

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

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

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

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Wrestling Observer Radio: UFC 281, SmackDown & Rampage Recaps

Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio as I sub in for Bryan tonight.

Topics include:

  • Two title changes at UFC 281
  • Poirier and Chandler have a war
  • UFC 284 main event in Perth, Australia
  • More on Dana White’s Power Slap
  • Rampage and SmackDown recap
  • Tribute to the Troops spoilers
  • Monday Night Raw notes
  • Tyrus wins the NWA title
  • Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Great Muta tickets update

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Wrestling Observer Radio: Logan Paul, Power Slap, WON HOF Q&A

Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio going over the news in this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Topics include:

  • If Logan Paul should get votes for Rookie of the Year
  • Crown Jewel business for Peacock
  • Power Slap on TBS
  • Netflix and live sports
  • Amazon’s demos for their Thursday Night games
  • AEW Dynamite ratings
  • Bandido signs with AEW
  • WON HOF Q&A

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Fight Game: WWE Crown Jewel Recap

It’s a special weekend/recap edition of The Fight Game Podcast.

Brian Zilem and Paul Fontaine joined me to recap WWE’s Crown Jewel event which saw Logan Paul face off against Roman Reigns in the main event. 

We went over all of the matches on the show and tried to answer the following questions about the event.

1. How good is Logan Paul now and how good can he be?
2. Who is next for Roman Reigns?
3. How long can you go with Bray Wyatt before he wrestles?
4. How do we rate Triple H as head of creative so far?

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Wrestling Observer Radio: WWE financials, Colt Cabana, WON HOF

Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio going over the news in this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Topics include:

  • NFL’s younger demos watching on Amazon Prime
  • Network TV audience dropping faster than cable
  • WWE trying to do more things like the White Rabbit campaign
  • Crown Jewel preview
  • NXT cuts
  • Why Colt Cabana wrestled on AEW Dynamite
  • AEW Dynamite ratings
  • New Japan in Osaka
  • WON HOF

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

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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Wrestling Observer Radio: The AEW investigation is over

Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio going over the news in this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Topics include:

  • The end of AEW’s investigation post All Out
  • If CM Punk could go back to WWE
  • Could MJF become a hot babyface?
  • AEW Dynamite ratings
  • Bandido and Juice Robinson
  • Anderson Silva vs. Jake Paul
  • New Japan Pro Wrestling coming back to San Jose

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Wrestling Observer Radio: Antonio Inoki bio, Jon Moxley’s new contract

Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio going over the news in this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Topics include:

  • A long discussion on Dave’s Antonio Inoki bio
  • Jon Moxley’s new contract with AEW
  • Renee Paquette
  • WWE’s announcer shakeup
  • AEW Dynamite ratings and the overrun
  • More on Sammy and Andrade

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