Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including a look at the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards, most of which were great, some were arguable, and at least two Bryan found completely appalling. Then, DON CALLIS joins us to brag about his BEST NON WRESTLER win. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Tag: Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards
February 16, 2026 Observer Newsletter: The 2025 WON Awards issue
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The time has finally arrived for this year’s Wrestling Observer Awards for 2025, voted on by our readers as part of a jumbo-sized edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
From wrestler of the year to booker of the year to best/worst promotion of the year and everything in between, it’s all here in addition to some MMA awards as well.
Dave Meltzer also covers the current state of WWE WrestleMania 42 ticket sales, the passing of Tadao Yasuda, a full review of NJPW’s New Beginning in Osaka show, and the rest of the news in the wrestling world.
WOR: WWE WrestleMania changes, more WON Awards discussion
Dave Meltzer and Garrett Gonzales are back with the Friday edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, talking about the big news from today’s issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
Ethan Tyler and Corey Lieb joined us to go over the category B portion of the 2025 Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards of which voting is currently open.
Here were some of the other things we discussed:
- WrestleMania 42 changes
- Dave’s story on Powerhouse Hobbs leaving AEW for WWE
- TNA Wrestling debuting on AMC
- AEW Dynamite ratings
Click here to listen (sub needed) or watch on YouTube
WOR: WWE Raw recap, WON Awards wrap-up, news & notes
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Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including Raw from Monday night, Elimination Chamber, NXT and AEW lineups, plus the rest of the Category B Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards! A fun show as always so check it out~!
Timestamps:
Start: Buddy Murphy update, Conor McGregor filing appeal on sexual assault verdict
3:48: Lineups for this week, WWE LFG & Evolve, ROH Global Wars thoughts, Elimination Chamber lineup
12:47: WWE Raw recap
30:09: More Observer Award category B thoughts
WOL: Chris Bey update, Wrestling Observer awards~!
Wrestling Observer Live is back on Fun Friday and we’ve got a full hour to discuss this year’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards, plus the great news on Chris Bey! A fun show as always so check it out~!
February 26, 2024 Observer Newsletter: 2023 Observer Awards issue
The following are the results of the 43rd annual Wrestling Observer Newsletter readership awards, along with a listing of the previous winners in the various categories. On a worldwide basis, these are the most covered mainstream international pro wrestling awards. The awards are based on the time frame from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Readers are encouraged to send in their comments on the results.
Wrestling Observer Radio: Elimination Chamber, weekend shows, Observer Awards, news!
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including WWE Elimination Chamber and the road to WrestleMania, AAA and Impact shows this weekend, Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards notes, ratings, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Timestamps:
Start: Bobby Lashley reportedly injured, Madcap Moss update
6:16: Elimination Chamber recap
37:58: News notes on Tony Khan working on something big, Sammy Guevara suffers scratched cornea, Kairi Sane returns to Stardom
41:19: Ratings
51:03: Rampage recap
53:37: Impact & AAA Rey de Reyes notes
58:35: Dave’s Kenny Omega interview thoughts
1:03:30: Wrestling Observer Awards rundown