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WOL: You’re wrong about Rousey vs. Carano & I was wrong about Darby Allin

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For the first time in nearly three months, Josh Nason has returned to the microphone for the Sunday Wrestling Observer Live, filling in for Andrew Zarian.

And what a fitting time to fill in as Josh returned to his MMA writing & talking roots following Saturday’s inaugural (?) MMA show on Netflix featuring Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano after a combined 27 years of inactivity.

Josh debunks some of the bad faith narratives that emerged after the show and gave his thoughts on the highs and lows.

He then delves into the latest with AEW including the Double or Nothing card a week away from the show, this Wednesday’s killer card for the combo Dynamite/Collision show in his old hometown, and why he admits he was wrong about the Darby Allin AEW World title run.

All that and a bit more awaits at no charge.

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WOL: WWE releases, WrestleMania fallout & news

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Andrew Zarian is back with another episode of Wrestling Observer Live, talking about the latest news in professional wrestling.

He starts with a quick recap of last Sunday’s second night of WrestleMania 42 and the aftermath, Brock Lesnar’s match with Oba Femi and his pending retirement, and whether CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns was the best WrestleMania main event of all time.

WWE did its annual post-WrestleMania releases on Friday and he discusses all the departures, including some big names like Aleister Black, Zelina, and Kairi Sane. Where do they go, and in the case of Sane, does she return based on the negative backlash?

I also talk about the interaction between Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay that happened on AEW Dynamite, involving the Death Riders abducting Ospreay, and the follow-up on Collision in which Ospreay was given a choice by Moxley.

Plus, he looks ahead to Double or Nothing, security issues at WrestleMania weekend, and more!

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WOL: What does ‘old school’ mean anyway?

Posted on by Jim Valley

It’s the Saturday Wrestling Observer Live with Jim Valley.

One commenter called the Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton main event at WWE WrestleMania 42 “old school” because of its deliberate pace and lack of variation during the match.

But is that accurate and what does that person mean by “old school” in this case? Is that how this person thinks they wrestled during the territories? During the PG Era? We’ll talk about what’s “old school” and if it’s just relative to when you started watching.

Plus, my thoughts on WrestleMania, Sid’s family and more.

Check it out.

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WOL: NXT TV, WWE WrestleMania hotel security issues, more~!

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Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and “Filthy” Tom Lawlor is back with TONS to talk about including some house cleaning from WrestleMania weekend, a review of Tuesday’s WWE NXT TV that was filled with carcasses being sent on their way to the main roster, bizarre quotes and tons more.

A fun show as always so check it out~!

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WOL Monday: ‘Filthy’ Tom Lawlor reviews every single thing from WWE WrestleMania 42

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(Editor’s Note: This is Monday’s edition of Wrestling Observer Live.)

Wrestling Observer Live with “Filthy” Tom Lawlor is back after WrestleMania week and weekend, AKA the longest seven days every year for a wrestling fan, to talk WRESTLEMANIA AND ONLY WRESTLEMANIA from both nights.

Not sure if it’s even a fun show as always, but check it out anyways! ~!

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WOL: Dark Sheik joins Filthy Tom to talk ‘Worst Show All Mania Week’

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Editor’s Note: This show originally aired on Wednesday, but we didn’t get the file until Friday. Sorry about that.

On the, ahem, Wednesday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, indie wrestler and now promoter Dark Sheik joined special guest host “Filthy” Tom Lawlor to talk about Thursday’s Worst Show All Mania Week event that got a lot of talk going into it. (I mean, a mermaid vs. mermaid match? A falls count only here match? Two five foot guys in a 45-minute Iron Man match???)

Tom also talks news and other happenings. Again, this was up Wednesday afternoon so pretend it’s all new to you.

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WOL: Filthy Tom & Royce Isaacs recap Darby Allin winning the AEW title, WrestleMania news

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It’s a Thursday and “Filthy” Tom Lawlor & special guest Royce Isaacs have returned to host Wrestling Observer Live.

The guys recap all of Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite action which included a new AEW World Champion being crowned in Darby Allin.

They also talk about the latest WWE WrestleMania 42 news as they are on the scene in Las Vegas.

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WOL: Heel Randy Orton is back

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On the Sunday Wrestling Observer Live, Andrew Zarian talks about Randy Orton’s heel turn over the last two weeks on SmackDown, leading up to next month’s WWE WrestleMania.

He explains why this is one of the better angles they have done in a while and how it will help the match at Mania.

He also talks about Toni Storm being off TV indefinitely, what pivot AEW will make, and whether it will lead to Mercedes Mone coming back as a babyface.

He also elaborates on his report this week that Tama Tonga was fined for filming backstage footage at SmackDown last week.

Plus, the passing of Dennis Condrey, Dynamite ratings, and a Ronda Rousey update.

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WOL: National Lampoon’s Road to WrestleMania 42

Posted on by Jim Valley

It’s Saturday and time for Wrestling Observer Live.

This Road to WrestleMania 42 thus far has been like riding with The Griswolds in the family truckster: lots of bumps, starts, stops, U-turns and detours rather than a cohesive story to follow. This can’t be by design, can it?

Now, it looks like new WWE undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton will face off in the second Mania main event. They are mainstream names, but what can WWE do in the next few weeks to heat it up?

Plus, live reaction from SmackDown last night, where are the Mercedes Mone critics now, Danhausen, Jade Cargill, and more.

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WOL: Why WWE deserves credit for taking a chance on Danhausen

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On a new Sunday Wrestling Observer Live, Josh Nason fills in for Andrew Zarian and recaps the big news from WWE Elimination Chamber which included the debut of Danhausen.

Josh makes the case why WWE should be applauded for the signing, plus gives his thoughts on the Chamber winners, Seth Rollins’ return and the news of the night.

He also looks at AEW Collision, next month’s Revolution, his experience trying to find wrestling on TV while on vacation, and more.

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WOL: ‘Filthy’ Tom & Lance Storm preview another busy wrestling weekend

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On the Friday Wrestling Observer Live, ‘Filthy’ Tom Lawlor and Lance Storm reunite to preview another packed wrestling weekend that includes both WWE SmackDown and Elimination Chamber, AEW Collision, AAA, CMLL and more.

There’s also a review of TNA Impact on AMC, talk about DIVES, and did you know there’s now AI Antonio Inoki along with an Android version on the way?!?!

A fun show as always so check it out~!

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WOL: TNA Impact on AMC recap, AI Antonio Inoki?

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Wrestling Observer Live is back with “Filthy” Tom Lawlor and Lance Storm to end the week in Bryan Alvarez’s absence.

A Filthy Fun Friday features a full review of TNA Impact on AMC, what Lance’s favorite Sylvester Stallone movie is, AI Antonio Inoki (get it?) has arrived with an Android version on the way, and not much more!

A fun show as always so check it out~!

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WOL: ‘Filthy’ Tom & special guest Royce Isaacs talk AEW Dynamite, John Cena & more

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Wrestling Observer Live is back for a Thursday episode with “Filthy” Tom Lawlor and special guest Royce Isaacs taking you through the news and notes in the world of professional wrestling. 

The guys do a full AEW Dynamite report on a show that had a fantastic main event with Swerve Strickland vs. Kenny Omega, John Cena breaking business records, Pat McAfee set to be our last action hero, and more. 

A fun show as always so check it out~!

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WOL: ‘Filthy’ Tom recaps WWE NXT & talks with author/promoter Phil Schneider

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Wrestling Observer Live is back for a Wednesday and with Bryan Alvarez on vacation, “Filthy” Tom Lawlor is here to take you through the news and notes of the day and last night.

From Tuesday’s WWE NXT, ZaRuca is still threatening to compromise their relationship to a permanent end, Ethan Page defends the North American title, and Tom claims he is the SPEED NOSTRADAMUS on NXT. 

He is also joined by author and promoter Phil Schneider to talk the upcoming ACTION Wrestling Death Valley Days: Road Report show.

A fun show as always so check it out~!

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WOL: ‘Filthy’ Tom on Gina vs. Ronda, WWE Raw, Pikachu & Dude Wipes

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Wrestling Observer Live is back and with Bryan Alvarez on vacation, “Filthy” Tom Lawlor is once again in your house with tons to talk about!

Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano, Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather all fighting on Netflix in 2026?

Pikachu, Goldberg, Gangrel, and Dude Wipes making business moves along with a full report from Monday Night’s Raw on Netflix.

A fun show as always so check it out~!

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