Wrestling Observer Live: Dynamite, G1 Climax, Impact, more!

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive returns today and, as always, there’s a lot to get into, including what went down during last night’s 200th episode of AEW Dynamite.

Plus, a look at where New Japan’s G1 Climax tournament stands, thoughts on Impact, Ibushi and Aldis ailing, and so much more! A fun show as always, so check it out~!

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Wrestling Observer Live: Talent and TV time

It’s Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley. Once again, a ton of wrestling this weekend. We try to cover it all in this extra-long show.

That includes an outstanding match between Rocky Romero and Mascara Dorada in Arena Mexico,, SmackDown, Rampage, Stardom, NXT Great American Bash preview, and more.

There’s been talk this week about talent and TV time with many blaming management. What about the talent? Do they bear any responsibility to get themselves more over? Plus, wrestling needs new ideas to grow, not a return to the past. It’s a packed, extra-long show. Check it out.

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Wrestling Observer Live: Wrestling has never been better — enjoy it

Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley is back. Despite much of it being put together seemingly at the last minute, Ring of Honor Death Before Dishonor exceeded expectations and was a tremendous show from top to bottom, capped off by Athena vs. Willow in a red-hot main event.

There’s so much great wrestling around the world, is right now the best time ever to be a fan?

It’s anything goes Tribal Combat for Roman Reigns and Jey Uso at SummerSlam. Plus Rampage, star ratings, and much more. There’s so much to cover, we had to go long. Enjoy this super-sized WOL.

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Wrestling Observer Live: How much wrestling is too much?

It’s a new edition of Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with a very tired Jim Valley who stayed up all night watching the first night of the NJPW G1 Climax. Some expected outcomes along with a few surprises. We’ll run that down. The G1 press conference is more like playing “Make Me Laugh” as the wrestlers cut promos intended to crack up their fellow roster members.

Plus, WWE SmackDown, AEW Rampage, AEW Collision, AEW Battle of the Belts, AAA Triplemania in Tijuana, Impact Slammiversary, and GCW where Mike Bailey gave Yoshihiko a Tiger Driver 91 off the top rope!

And I give you my thoughts on Nick Wayne, his AEW debut, and his future. A packed show of all packed shows. Check it out.

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Wrestling Observer Live: Nick Wayne debuts, NXT rating, Emily Sweeney talks new book

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive returns today and, as always, there’s a lot to get into. Author Emily Sweeney joins the show to talk about her fascinating new book, Dropkick Murphy, about the life of former pro-wrestler-turned-osteopath, Dr. John Murphy.

Plus, we look at last night’s AEW Dynamite featuring the debut of Nick Wayne (above), NXT scores again, Rush says he’s showing up at TripleMania, Producer Dom rules on Mike’s grip of Spanish, and so much more.

A fun show as always, so check it out~!

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Wrestling Observer Live: SmackDown, our picks for pro wrestling’s Home Run Derby, more!

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive returns today and, as always, there’s a lot to get into.

We preview tonight’s Monday Night Raw, take a look back at the DRAMA of SmackDown, AEW Collision, who Producer Dom and I would choose for the pro wrestling hard-hitters edition of the Home Run Derby, and so much more!

A fun show as always, so check it out~!

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Wrestling Observer Live: What would you do with LA Knight?

Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley is back discussing last night’s SmackDown, which had a red-hot New York City crowd at Madison Square Garden. We talk to someone who was there live. He tells us what made this crowd so different compared to other crowds from even just a few years earlier.

Plus, what would you do with LA Knight? He’s over. The crowd loves him. He sells merch. Should WWE invest more into a wrestler over 40 years old?

Also, Jim talks CM Punk, AEW Collision, the Grimace Shake, and more.

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Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Dynamite preview, WORLD FAMOUS NXT wrap, more

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive returns today, and — as always — there’s a lot to get into. We preview tonight’s AEW Dynamite, talk Bryan Danielson’s broken arm, Fight Forever’s early release not including Switch, ratings news, the WORLD FAMOUS NXT REVIEW, and more!

A fun show as always, so check it out~!

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Wrestling Observer Live: Sempervive talks to Filthy Tom Lawlor about his Forbidden Door experience

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive returns today with Filthy Tom Lawlor joining the show to talk about quite the bittersweet weekend. Filthy talks about how his match with Adam Cole came to be — and how it was canceled.

Plus, Tom’s thoughts on the show itself, wrestling Serpentico, his upcoming tour of Japan for NJPW Strong Independence Day, Stardom, and more! A fun show as always, so check it out~!

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Wrestling Observer Live: AEW Dynamite preview, NXT report, more

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive returns today with tons to talk about including a preview of tonight’s AEW Dynamite from Washington DC, Collision airing on ITV4, thoughts on FX bidding for WWE, we check the status of the PUNK POPS box guy on Ebay, the WORLD FAMOUS NXT report, and more!

A fun show as always, so check it out~!

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Wrestling Observer Live: Thoughts on WWE media rights, G1 Climax changes, more

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive returns today with tons to talk about including thoughts on Amazon and Disney making a play for WWE programming, NXT running house shows, New Japan revamps the structure of the G1 Climax, Rush quits AAA, a preview of tonight’s Monday Night Raw, and more!

A fun show as always, so check it out~!

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Wrestling Observer Live: Behind the scenes of WWE’s Most Wanted Treasures

On this edition of Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley, we go behind the scenes of Sunday night’s WWE’s Most Wanted Treasures.

Jim speaks with Jeff Jewett, a collector featured on the show who has Roddy Piper’s leather jacket from the WrestleMania 12 Backlot Brawl.

Also, Alex Shelley wins the Impact World title, Skye Blue becomes number one contender to Toni Storm, WWE unveils the same Women’s logo belt — only this time it’s gold!

Charlotte returns to challenge Asuka and Jey Uso still hasn’t made up his mind about The Bloodline. Business as usual on SmackDown. The G1 Climax blocks are out. We run those down and more. A fun show. Download it now.

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Wrestling Observer Live: Why do we need so many record-setting title reigns?

Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley is back for a busy Memorial Day weekend.

We dive into the big pile of wrestling this weekend: Stardom Flashing Champions, Impact Under Siege, New Japan Best of the Super Juniors, GCW Lifestyle, NXT Battleground, AEW Double or Nothing, AEW Collision, and, of course, WWE Night of Champions.

Roman Reigns may be celebrating 1,000 days as champion, but Jim thinks all of the long title reigns in wrestling are getting boring and predictable.

Plus, AEW, CM Punk, and more. Check it out.

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Wrestling Observer Live: Previews and predictions for a very busy weekend!

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive returns today with tons to talk about, including previews and predictions for many of the shows taking place this weekend. AEW Double or Nothing, WWE Clash of Champions, NXT Battleground, Impact Under Siege, Stardom Flashing Champions, CMLL at Arena Mexico, and New Japan’s Best of the Super Juniors final. IT’S NO SHOWS BARRED.

Plus, some news, as well. A fun show as always, so check it out~!

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Wrestling Observer Live: Draft Day on SmackDown, Minneapolis Mania thoughts, more

Wrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive returns today with tons to talk about including a look at the eligible draft pool for tonight’s WWE SmackDown. Mike also talks AEW Rampage, Minneapolis eyeing WrestleMania in 2025, New Japan creating a Strong Women’s title, the passing of Don Luce, injury news, and much more!

A fun show as always, so check it out~!

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