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WOR: Jimmy Rave, Bobby Lee death, WWE ratings, Tyson-Jones Jr.

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Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the death of Bobby Lee and his feud with El Santo, Jimmy Rave, SmackDown thoughts and Friday night ratings, Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr., UFC from Saturday night and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~!

Timestamps:
Start: Jerry Lawler’s birthday
3:12: Bobby Lee, Klaus Kauroff passes away
19:42: Jimmy Rave retires
22:04: SmackDown
29:34: Braun Strowman update
30:28: More from SmackDown
35:09: Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr.
40:41: UFC
47:41: Mailbag

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WOR: Raw ratings, AEW-NXT, Renee Paquette, Dave on Cornette

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Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back today with tons to talk about including two sad deaths to talk about, a pregnancy, Raw ratings, Dave has some stuff to say about Jim Cornette, full AEW and NXT reviews from Wednesday night, and tons more!

A packed show as always so check it out~!

Timestamps:
Start: Sonjay Dutt’s father, Sylvano Sousa passes away
5:56: Renee Young, Jon Moxley expecting child
8:58: Raw, SmackDown ratings
18:50: Jim Cornette
37:29: AEW
1:01:12: NXT
1:20:53: This weekend

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WOR: Mike Tenay on the Hall of Fame, Zelina Vega, AEW, ratings

Posted on by Garrett Gonzales

Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer and Garrett Gonzales is back once again with special guest Mike Tenay.

On this edition of the show, we talk about why WWE fired Zelina Vega as well as the tweets from both former U.S. presidential candidate Andrew Yang and SAG-AFTRA president Gabrielle Carteris about the issue.

We talk about the AEW and NXT ratings, the Full Gear PPV buyrate, and Seth Rollins taking a break shortly.

We then discuss the 2020 class of the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame, who was closest to getting in, who did well in the different voting groups, and what “drawing” means in 2020 and how WWE talent will fare on future ballots.

Timestamps:
Start: Hall of Fame general thoughts
3:23: Zelina Vega released, ex-WWE guys in Impact
27:41: Seth Rollins reportedly taking time off
28:25: AEW, NXT ratings
43:09: AEW Full Gear buyrate, next AEW title match
1:00:55: Hall of Fame

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WOR: Best G1 matches, WON HOF, McGregor/Poirier

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Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer and myself, Garrett Gonzales is back.

We start off talking about Hall of Fame voting being over and if Dave has any hunches on who is going in. We talk about our favorite and some of the best matches from the G1 so far. 

We also discuss the latest with Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, and Dana White. Dave looks at Wednesday night’s ratings. And then we discuss the COVID-19 situation coming out of GCW’s The Collective.

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WOR: Remembering Bob Armstrong, Andreas Hale talks Big E-Miz, Dana White

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Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer and myself, Garrett Gonzales is back with special guest, DAZN’s Andreas Hale.

We talk about the current situation with Jacob Blake and the NBA going on strike during the playoffs. We talk about Andreas’ tweet after watching Big E and the Miz debate on Talking Smack. We also get Andreas’ thoughts on Big E’s push, Keith Lee, and, lastly, Dana White’s speech at the Republican National Convention.

Dave and I then talk the death of Bob Armstrong, AEW’s ratings for Thursday, and having fans during the pandemic.

Timestamps:
Start: Andreas Hale
54:25: Bob Armstrong
1:12:54: AEW ratings, ThunderDome
1:20:52: AEW tickets for Dynamite, All Out, Tony Khan

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WOR: Jon Moxley on AEW, being champion, NJPW, G1

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Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer and myself, Garrett Gonzales is back with special guest AEW World Heavyweight Champion Jon Moxley.

Jon reflects on leaving WWE to joining AEW to becoming the World Champion. He talks about working for New Japan, wrestling Minoru Suzuki, how he agreed to do the G1, the origin story of his Death Rider finisher, his wife Renee’s scare with COVID-19, having his title run during the pandemic, working injured, and wrestling style with less fans.

Lastly, he talks about ratings and if AEW has a real shot at unseating WWE when it comes to television viewers.

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WOR: UFC 251, AEW vs. NXT ratings, Dr. Alex Patel on COVID-19

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Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer and myself, Garrett Gonzales is back. Joining us for the last hour of the show is Dr. Alex Patel.

We start the show talking about the UFC’s new apparel partner before going over the card for UFC 251. We look at the main card and see if there are any upsets in the making. We then discuss Wednesday night’s ratings in heavy detail. 

Finally, Dr. Alex Patel joins us to talk about the latest on COVID-19, his thoughts on how companies such as WWE, NJPW, AEW, and UFC are doing with their shows, plans for other pro sports organizations like the NBA, NHL, and MLB, and getting back to life as normal.

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WOR: April Hunter discusses her wrestling career and the culture of the business

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Photo via April Hunter’s Blog

Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer and myself Garrett Gonzales is back. Joining us is special guest April Hunter. 

We start the show discussing April’s wrestling career and how she got into the business. She talks about why she never worked for the WWF. She compares the modeling industry to the wrestling industry.

The discussion moves toward #SpeakingOut and April gives her thoughts on the movement. She has some advice for the wrestling industry as well as society at large. She also describes memorable moments in her career, including trips to Japan.

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WOR: NXT TakeOver recap, Edge-Orton, Conor, more

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Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including NXT TakeOver: In Your House, thoughts on all the matches and angles and where people go from here, RAW, Wednesday ratings, UFC notes, and so much more.

A packed show as always so check it out~!

Timestamps:
Start: NXT
37:50: Raw preview
38:40: Edge/Orton taped
40:23: AEW/NXT ratings
44:46: Two corrections
49:00: Conor McGregor “retires”
56:06: Dominic DeNucci
56:50: Mailbag

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WOL: A tale of two Hardy Boys, the 80s return in WWE

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On the Saturday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, it’s a tale of two Hardy Boys.

On one television show, a Hardy brother plays off of, and recalls, his positive history and good memories. On the other show, bad memories are brought up of the other Hardy brother, memories fans have been trying to put behind them. I’m not talking specifically about the stupid DUI storyline with Jeff Hardy, but something that I think is worse and even more cynical.

Plus, I talk about my tweet this week where Matt Hardy responded to me. Fans are confused that it’s about booking. It’s not. Rather, it’s about marketing which I explain.

Finally, the 1980s are back in WWE, but Vince McMahon has apparently never seen a John Hughes movie as Otis and Mandy are recreating “Fast Times at Ridgemont High”. These skits and cinematic matches have a connection to 80s WWF, Tuesday Night Titans, and The Slammy Awards which we discuss.

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FREE SHOW: WOR with Dr. Martha Hart

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Following Tuesday’s premiere of Dark Side of the Ring: The Final Days of Owen Hart, Dave Meltzer and Jim Valley talk to Dr. Martha Hart about a wide range of topics. She gives her reaction to the Vice documentary and discusses the challenges of getting it made and why a production about her husband’s tragic death took so many years to become a reality.

Dr. Hart talks about her legal and PR battles with WWE from Owen’s funeral to being sued because she didn’t file her lawsuit in Connecticut. From struggles with members of the Hart family to finally accepting the reality that no one would go to prison for her husband’s untimely death, she’s very open about her feelings then and now. Martha also discusses the good times: dating Owen, family time, and the Owen Hart Foundation.

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WOR: UFC 249, WWE Q1 earnings call, AEW’s TV taping schedule

Posted on by Garrett Gonzales

Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer and myself, guest co-host Garrett Gonzales, is back. 

We first talk about UFC Fight Island as well as their upcoming UFC 249 card and dates for upcoming cards. We talk about the safety of running shows and how fans may feel about fighter safety. 

We then go over the WWE earnings call for Q1 and talk about the stock price, company spending, house shows, selling their PPVs, the WWE Network, ratings, and DVR viewership. 

We discuss the AEW TV taping schedule and Double or Nothing. Lastly, we talk about Scott Bowden, Joe Pedicino, and Howard Finkel stories. 

Timestamps:
Start: UFC 249, discussion on current pro wrestling content
26:17: Kenny Omega
30:25: Other UFC notes
34:28: Bellator
35:55: WWE Q1 results
45:27: Future of the WWE games, more from the results
56:53: Wednesday ratings
1:07:34: Velveteen Dream
1:08:40: Scott Bowden, Joe Pedicino
1:16:57: Howard Finkel

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WOR: WWE positive COVID-19 test, Rousey controversy, Laprade on Andre book

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Wrestling Observer Radio returns for an early Sunday edition featuring with Dave Meltzer and myself, guest co-host Garrett Gonzales.

We start by talking about WWE’s first COVID-19 positive test, their reason for doing live shows, thoughts on empty arena wrestling after a month, Ronda Rousey starting controversy in the wrestling world via Twitter, and the NXT interim cruiserweight championship tournament.

Pat Laprade then joins us to talk about his new book, ‘The Eighth Wonder of the World: The True Story of André the Giant‘ which comes out on April 14th.

Timestamps:
Start: First WWE COVID-19 positive test
9:34: Can WWE continue running these type of shows?
26:12: Ronda Rousey
29:41: Cruiserweight tournament
33:30: Pat Laprade on upcoming Andre the Giant book

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WOR: Dana the madman, Raw review, WrestleMania numbers, Edge doc

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Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including Dana White plowing forward like a cartoon villain running UFC shows on indigenous land and in a private island in the fucking ocean, WrestleMania weekend numbers, RAW, a look at the awesome Edge documentary, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Timestamps:
Start: Dana running shows on an island
23:39: UFC 249 card
26:22: WrestleMania Google numbers
36:48: Raw
58:19: Edge documentary
1:09:58: People at Australia show test positive for coronavirus

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WOR: WrestleMania 36 night two, plus all the news!

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Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including a full recap of night two of WrestleMania 36, all the matches and angles including the never ending Edge vs. Orton last man standing match, the Firefly Funhouse spectacle, plus we have a new WWE Champion, NXT Women’s Champion, and more.

The show features all the news as well, and a fun time as always so check it out~!

Timestamps:
Start: Firefly Funhouse match
10:11: WrestleMania rundown
50:32: WrestleMania night one notes
53:46: Wednesday
55:03: Dana supposedly finds a venue
1:00:48: Mailbag

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