Tag: wrestling observer live

WOL: Weekend news & notes, ‘Highland Games & Hippodromes’ author interview

Posted on by F4W Staff

Image: AEW

With Bryan Alvarez away on vacation, “Filthy” Tom Lawlor hosts the Monday edition of Wrestling Observer Live.

Tom talks about all the results and happenings from Saturday’s AEW Grand Slam Australia, and Friday’s WWE SmackDown & TNA No Surrender.

Also, author Ian Douglass joins Tom to talk all about his latest book, Highland Games & Hippodromes: Scottish Identity and Influence at the Dawn of the American Pro Wrestling Industry.

A fun show as always so check it out~!

Click below to listen (sub needed)

WOL: AEW on a hot streak heading into Grand Slam Australia, a WrestleMania wish for Jacob Fatu

Posted on by Josh Nason

Image: AEW

On a Super Bowl Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, Josh Nason fills in for Andrew Zarian who is still dealing with frozen pipes somewhere in the still freezing Northeast U.S.

He recaps Saturday’s AEW Collision which capped off a hot week for the company going into next weekend’s Grand Slam Australia.

A big reason for the surge is new wrestler Tommaso Ciampa who has made a great impression and a more impactful one that Josh figured. But does AEW really need The IInspiration and even more new talent coming in as reports stated this week?

He also looks at the WWE title picture from SmackDown and a few ideas for who should challenge Drew McIntyre for the secondary-ish title. (Hint: it’s not Cody Rhodes.)

That and more await you on a new and ad-free WOL, available here, Spotify or Apple Podcasts in the Wrestling Observer feeds.

Click here to listen (no sub needed)

WOL: TNA Impact recap, Sponsorship Snackdown returns, WOL AWARDS chatter

Posted on by Bryan Alvarez

Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and “Filthy” Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including all of the news in wrestling, SNME, Royal Rumble, the signing of Powerhouse Hobbs to WWE and Trey Miguel to TNA and more.

Plus, the guys talk the return of the SPONSORSHIP SNACKDOWN, the WOL AWARDS, THE TNA REPORT, and more! A fun show as always so check it out~!

Right Click Save As (sub needed) or watch on YouTube

WOL: Overflowing rosters, TNA’s road to TV redemption, fun with match numbers

Posted on by Josh Nason

On the Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, Josh Nason looks at the increasingly overflowing rosters of WWE and AEW after this week’s roster moves.

I discuss how TNA is on the road to TV redemption after last Thursday’s widely-panned AMC debut (if they think they need to be) and a relatively buzzless Genesis pay-per-view.

I also talk about all of Saturday’s shows like Genesis, AEW Collision, and AAA’s Fox Mexico debut.

All that and more await you on this ad-free edition of WOL, available below for free or on our Spotify/Apple Podcasts feeds (search Wrestling Observer in your podcast player of choice).

Click here to listen

Wrestling Observer Live prediction show delayed to Monday

Posted on by Bryan Alvarez

I apologize profusely but due to an unforeseen production issue (we don’t have a producer), the annual Wrestling Observer Live Prediction Show must be delayed until Monday.

Good news is you have a weekend to come up with a great prediction! I’ll do a bonus solo show Saturday to make up for it.

It’ll be Monday on WOL at noon Pacific/3 ET live.

WOL: ‘Filthy’ Tom Lawlor & Lance Storm talk news, lineups & Tanahashi’s last match

Posted on by F4W Staff

On a Tuesday Wrestling Observer Live, ‘Filthy’ Tom Lawlor returns to preview Tuesday’s WWE NXT, AEW lineups, Wrestle Kingdom 20 and lots more.

Lance Storm also joins the show to unite the Filthy Storms — a tag team name we just totally made up.

Click here to listen or watch on YouTube

WOL: Thoughts on John Cena’s farewell match

Posted on by Andrew Zarian

It’s time for the Sunday Wrestling Observer Live with Andrew Zarian.

This week’s major news revolves around the retirement of John Cena whose final match took place at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Andrew gives a detailed show review and shares his reaction to the controversial decision to have him lose, debating whether it was the right choice given the immediate fan outrage that followed.

Also, he talks about the rest of the card and the decision to have a DQ finish between Cody Rhodes and Oba Femi — a crutch WWE relies on too much.

Plus, his review of AEW Collision, thoughts on who’s going to win the Continental Classic, and the pending return of a big star this week.

Click here to listen (sub needed) or watch on YouTube

WOL: John Cena’s final week, the reason there’s so many titles, TV rights ridiculousness

Posted on by Josh Nason

Image: WWE

It’s time for a new Sunday Wrestling Observer Live with Josh Nason, guest hosting for Andrew Zarian.

Among the topics for this ad-free edition:

  • It’s John Cena’s final week as an active wrestler. What do we expect?
  • AEW had a newsworthy Collision thanks to a real effort to bring some star power to GalaxyCon
  • Josh has some questions and truths about the TNA TV deal and also thinks people need to chill out about what Netflix & WBD’s potential new deal means for AEW
  • Josh also has the real reason there are so many titles in wrestling

That and more await for free on this very site or on the Wrestling Observer Spotify or Apple Podcasts feeds.

Click here to listen

WOL: Filthy Tom recaps AEW Dynamite & previews ROH & TNA

Posted on by F4W Staff

Image: AEW

Wrestling Observer Live with “Filthy” Tom Lawlor is back AFTER TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES with tons to talk about as we recap AEW Dynamite, talk the big weekend of shows for TNA after the announcement of the AMC TV rights package, lineups for ROH Final Battle, NXT Deadline, and a WRESTLING LEGEND has a statue erected in his honor.

A packed show as always so check it out~!

Click here to listen (sub needed)

WOL: It was WarGames (sort of?)

Posted on by Andrew Zarian

On a new Sunday Wrestling Observer Live, Andrew Zarian breaks down Saturday night’s WWE Survivor Series WarGames and all the highs and lows.

Both WarGames matches had their problems, even though there were some memorable spots. The highlight of the show was John Cena vs. Dominik Mysterio which saw the return of Liv Morgan in a highly entertaining yet overbooked match.

He also talks about the AEW Continental Classic current standings and the confusion between the Continental and International titles. Also, who should be in the finals at the end?

Plus, Claudio Castagnoli wins CMLL Gold, Kenny Omega’s booking, and Jushin Thunder Liger makes a surprise indie appearance.

All this and more!

Click here to listen (sub needed) or watch on YouTube

WOL: Filthy Tom Lawlor’s thoughts on AEW Full Gear & WWE SmackDown

Posted on by F4W Staff

Image: JJ Williams

Wrestling Observer Live with “Filthy” Thomas Lawlor IV is back with tons to talk about including his full reports for both AEW Full Gear and WWE SmackDown.

He also looks forward to tonight’s WWE Raw show, results and standing for the NJPW World Tag League, Image Comics shoutouts, and tons more!

Also, what were Bryan and Tom doing this past weekend?!

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

Click here to listen (sub needed)

WOL: The fallout from AEW Full Gear

Posted on by Andrew Zarian

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

In an AEW-heavy episode, he dissects all the fallout from Saturday’s Full Gear where new champions were crowned with Samoa Joe and Mark Briscoe winning titles. He discusses the length of the show, the amount of blood during several matches, and how it impacted the crowd’s interest in the Women’s World title match.

He also looks at the finish of the main event, the return of Swerve Strickland, and the unserious nature of Prince Nana as he came out with Strickland

Plus, Andrew gives an early WWE Survivor Series preview before next weekend.

Click here to listen (sub needed) or watch on YouTube

WOL: Saturday night’s alright (for title changes & group pictures)

Posted on by Josh Nason

Image: WWE

Saturday night featured two WWE title changes, a great ROH World title match, a picture that got #WrestlingTwitter talking, and a crushing defeat for the Toronto Blue Jays.

All that and more is on the topic board for the Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live with guest host Josh Nason.

Josh leads off with his observations from Saturday Night’s Main Event including why he is down on some title rematches, who the “they don’t work here” person will be in the John Cena tournament, CM Punk and Jade Cargill’s title wins, and more.

He also discusses THE PICTURE of the WWE champions shared Saturday night and the conjecture around it.

Josh also talks about the Bandido/Mascara Dorada ROH title match on AEW Collision and the latest developments for both Blood & Guts matches.

Josh also talks with Mike “Cash Flo” Walden of the hit Paramount+ show Tulsa King. The guys discuss how he got on the show, how show producer and star Sylvester Stallone has influenced him, and whether his in-ring career is done.

All that and more await you. Listen for free below or also for free on either our Spotify or Apple Podcasts feeds.

Click here to listen

WOL: It was all a WrestleDream

Posted on by Andrew Zarian

This week, in a heavy AEW edition of Wrestling Observer Live, Andrew Zarian gives a full breakdown of AEW WrestleDream from Saturday.

He gives his thoughts on the show as a whole, including the length and the unique transition from the Tailgate pre-show on TBS to the PPV with a match in progress.

I break down some of the best matches, including what might have been the best match between Okada and Takeshita vs. Bandido and Brody King for the AEW Tag Team titles.

Also, with the state of Missouri having a commission, how did that affect the show and especially the main event “I Quit” match.

Plus, he gives a quick overview of other stories: AJ Styles’ last Japan trip, Andrade’s absurd non-compete clause, WWE using AI in creative, and a new Intercontinental Champion crowned on SmackDown.

Click here to listen or watch below on YouTube

WOL: WWE Crown Jewel recap, previews & weekend news

Posted on by Andrew Zarian

Image: WWE

On the Sunday Wrestling Observer Live, Andrew Zarian recaps all the news and results from WWE Crown Jewel from Perth, Australia.

He explains whether he thought it was a good or bad show and his personal highlight: John Cena vs. AJ Styles.

He then talks Friday’s WWE SmackDown and all the returns like Tama Tonga and Shinsuke Nakamura. Plus, Zelina Vega aligned herself with her real-life husband, Aleister Black, which led to a fireball on WWE TV for the first time in years.

He also recaps AEW Collision and the devastating injury to Kota Ibushi that looks to be pretty serious.

He also preview next Saturday’s AEW WrestleDream and tonight’s TNA Bound for Glory, the latest WWE releases/departures, and more.

Click here to listen or watch below on YouTube