Wrestling Observer Radio: Sid Vicious biography, AEW All In business notes

Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over the big stories in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Here are some of the topics we covered:

  • Dave’s Sid Vicious biography
  • AEW All in business
  • Bryan Danielson’s current storyline
  • The rumors around Jon Moxley’s storyline
  • Swerve’s new deal
  • AEW Dynamite ratings
  • The Mr. McMahon Netflix docuseries

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Wrestling Observer Radio: The passing of Afa Anoa’i

Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over the big stories in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

We began with the passing of Afa Anoa’i.

Then, we got into the following:

  • Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and John Cena
  • Thoughts on Dave’s story on Kevin Sullivan
  • AEW All In 2026 and other Tony Khan surprises
  • AEW Dynamite ratings
  • FuboTV’s injunction against Venu
  • G1 predictions
  • UFC 305 thoughts
  • UFC 307 card
  • An update on Cain Velasquez

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Wrestling Observer Radio: John Cena’s retirement tour, AEW’s TV rights deal

Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over the big stories in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Dave and I talked about the following:

  • John Cena’s retirement tour
  • The latest on AEW’s TV rights deal
  • Dynamite’s ratings
  • Stephanie Vaquer
  • Wooooo Energy
  • Chris Jericho vs. Mistico
  • Updates on Kevin Sullivan, Kenny Omega, and Bandido

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Wrestling Observer Radio: WWE Money in the Bank preview

Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over the big stories in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Dave and I talked about the following:

  • AEW Dynamite rating
  • Money in the Bank weekend
  • Early PPV buys number for Forbidden Door
  • Ricochet
  • Ospreay/Swerve
  • Update on the G1 brackets
  • WrestleMania 40 doc

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Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW Forbidden Door preview

Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over the big stories in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Dave and I talked about the following:

  • Tony Khan’s media call
  • AEW Dynamite rating
  • Full preview of AEW Forbidden Door
  • UFC 303
  • The final episode of Who Killed WCW?

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Wrestling Observer Radio: Details on the lowest rated AEW Dynamite in history

Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over the big stories in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Dave and I talked about the following:

  • AEW’s historically low rating for Wednesday’s Dynamite
  • SummerSlam matches
  • Conor McGregor’s injury
  • Okada vs. Ultimo Guerrero
  • Kevin Kelly and Matt Hardy talk about Tony Khan
  • Shane McMahon
  • Episode three of Who Killed WCW?

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Wrestling Observer Radio: The Rock talks WrestleMania 41, Clash at the Castle preview

Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over the big stories in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Dave and I talked about the following:

  • The Rock and WrestleMania 41
  • Clash at the Castle
  • What’s up with Ricochet and Chad Gable
  • The mid-level pro wrestling market
  • Conor McGregor
  • Episode 2 of Who Killed WCW?

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Wrestling Observer Radio: More thoughts on episode one of ‘Who Killed WCW?’

Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over the big stories in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Dave and I talked about the following:

  • The CMLL/AAA/AEW relationship
  • Eric Bischoff’s performance on episode 1 of Who Killed WCW?
  • Hulk Hogan’s role
  • Whether or not Sting was worried about being screwed at Starrcade 1997
  • Bret Hart’s read on Eric Bischoff
  • NXT & AEW Dynamite ratings
  • Hiroshi Tanahashi’s 10-point plan for NJPW
  • Wrestling free agents
  • The Northeast territory back in the day

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Wrestling Observer Radio: Steve Keirn interview, AEW business notes

Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over the big stories in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

But first, Steve Keirn joined us to discuss his brand new book, which is part two of his career in wrestling. We talked about his run in WWF at the time, a little bit about his WCW run, and then a lot about his job as a producer/agent for Vince McMahon as well as his trainer role at FCW which predated NXT.

Links for both of his books:

Then, Dave and I wrapped things up talking about the following:

  • The latest on the Janel Grant lawsuit
  • WWE contracts coming up
  • Dave’s story on AEW’s TV rights
  • AEW Dynamite and NXT ratings
  • AEW Double or Nothing early buys
  • Tyson/Paul postponement

We put this show up on the free YouTube page, which you can watch below. If you want to see Dave and I do this show live on video every week, you can subscribe at https://video.f4wonline.com/.

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Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW Double Or Nothing recap

Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio to recap AEW Double or Nothing.

We began the show talking about the F4W Convention and how much fun I had hanging out with all of the subscribers.

We then talked about our thoughts on the overall big picture in the aftermath of the PPV, including thoughts on Tony Khan’s latest statements about their upcoming TV right’s deal.

We talked about MJF’s return, the news that the winners of the Owen Cup will also receive a championship match at AEW All Out, and some information coming out of the post-show press conference.

Then we went through the entire show.

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Wrestling Observer Radio: Wrestling media thoughts, Bob Bruggers biography

Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over the big stories in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Freelance sports reporter Lucas Charpiot joined the show to talk about his experience as a member of the media at WWE Backlash.

Then, Dave and I talked about the current news, including:

  • AEW’s residency for Collision
  • A new match for Double or Nothing
  • AEW Dynamite ratings and an explanation on the rankings
  • How AEW could change up their television
  • Dave’s story on the passing of Bob Bruggers

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Wrestling Observer Radio: Eddie Kingston, NJPW Resurgence, AEW Collision

Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including an update on Eddie Kingston, full reviews of New Japan Resurgence, Smackdown, and Collision, plus news on two WWE departures, the ratings, more thoughts on the wrestling media, and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

Timestamps:
Start: Two executives gone from WWE
3:47: More thoughts on pro wrestling media
17:50: Sammy Guevara off AEW suspension, ratings
20:48: Eddie Kingston injury update, NJPW Resurgence recap
53:08: AEW Collision recap
1:09:50: WWE SmackDown recap
1:18:23: AEW Dynamite lineup

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Wrestling Observer Radio: Jim Ross talks his new book

Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over the big stories in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Because of the length of the show, we had to split it into two parts. In part one, Jim Ross joined us to talk about his new book Business Is About to Pick Up! He also talked about calling Sting’s last match, his health, calling The Rock vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin at WrestleMania XIX, and his long history in the wrestling business.

In part two, Dave and I discussed the following:

  • SmackDown staying on Friday when it comes to the USA Network
  • Netflix and the NFL
  • WBD, the NBA, and AEW
  • WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia?
  • Pro wrestling media

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Wrestling Observer Radio: WWE Backlash France preview, Vegas WrestleMania?

Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Dave and I discussed the following:

  • Seth Rollins re-signing with WWE
  • NXT cuts
  • Brad Blum leaving WWE
  • Johnny Ace flipping sides in the Janel Grant lawsuit
  • Rumors of a Las Vegas WrestleMania
  • NBA TV rights repercussions for AEW
  • Backlash France preview
  • AEW Dynamite ratings
  • Dark Side of the Ring

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Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW Dynasty preview, Brad Balukjian interview

Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio going over all the news in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

First, we talked to Brad Balukjian, author of new wrestling book, The Six Pack.

Dave and I then discussed the following:

  • Seth Rollins’ surgery
  • AEW’s upcoming TV rights deal
  • UFC & Netflix
  • Possibility of WrestleMania’s date changing
  • Ronda Rousey’s comments about Logan Paul
  • AEW Dynasty
  • AEW Dynamite ratings and AEW Revolution updated PPV buys
  • Tony Khan

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