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Figure Four Online top 50 podcast moments of 2023, pt. 2

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The following is a free show. Just click below to listen.

The second installment in the three-part Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online top 50 podcast moments from 2023 series has arrived thanks to subscriber Philippe Perez.

Hear some of the best clips from the past year’s Wrestling Observer Radio, Wrestling Observer Live, Bryan & Vinny, Filthy Four Daily, Dragon King Karl, and our other shows.

This is available on our Free Show RSS feed in addition to F4W Classics. Part one can be found here.

Here’s what on tap for this episode with date and show listed:

  • 1993 Wrestling Observer Live with Jim Valley: WOL from September 9th
  • Lance’s Tour of Lebanon: Figure Four Daily from January 10th
  • Hanalei Superkicks Paisley’s Tooth Out: Bryan & Vinny from January 12th
  • Plexiglass Mazes and Quicksand: DragonKingKarl from May 30th
  • The Granny Polka Song Contest: Bryan & Vinny from August 16th
  • Dire Rhea: Figure Four Daily from February 13th
  • Lance’s Conspiracy/Owning the Fucking Table: Figure Four Daily from February 21st
  • Papa Zarian’s Workout Regime: Fight Game Podcast from December 6th
  • Banger Bros: Figure Four Daily from January 16th
  • Tim Page’s Poop Joke/Vinny Gets Angry At Dumb Jokes/Wee Bailey/Because He Was A Doodle: Bryan & Vinny from January 11th, 25th and 31st
  • Cabot Cheese Lodge: Figure Four Daily from May 22nd
  • ‘The Wrestler:’ Wrestling Observer Live from March 11th
  • Shaking Hands With the Best: Figure Four Daily from August 28th
  • A Day at the Brazilian Steakhouse: Bryan & Vinny from August 15th
  • Holes: Figure Four Daily from January 23rd

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Figure Four Online top 50 podcast moments of 2023, pt. 1

Posted on by F4W Staff

The following is a free show. Just click below to listen.

The first installment in the three-part Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online top 50 podcast moments from 2023 series has arrived thanks to subscriber Philippe Perez.

Hear some of the best clips from the past year’s Wrestling Observer Radio, Wrestling Observer Live, Bryan & Vinny, Filthy Four Daily and our other shows. This even has a few clips from late-December 2022 shows that didn’t make the cut last year.

This is available on our Free Show RSS feed in addition to F4W Classics. 

Here’s what on tap for this episode with date and show:

  • A Wiener Between Two Buns: Bryan & Vinny, January 25th
  • ‘Tis the Day Before Christmas: Wrestling Observer Live, December 24th
  • The V Era/Swampman: Bryan & Vinny, December 24th
  • Jerry Jarrett’s Dinner Table: Wrestling Observer Radio, March 2nd
  • Vince is Back (Granny Cardio Kickboxing/Sewing Class): Wrestling Observer Live, January 6th
  • The Secret World Of Tiny Phones That Go Inside Your Butt: Bryan & Vinny, August 6th
  • This Is a Rock Station!: Wrestling Observer Live, January 12th
  • Vince McMahon’s Mustache: Wrestling Observer Live/Bryan & Vinny, March 7th
  • Ray Roy is Erect: Bryan & Vinny, May 2nd
  • Iron Mike Sharpe: Bryan & Vinny, February 14th
  • Bryan Waxes on Super Porky: Bryan & Vinny, May 14th
  • Bryan & Mike Shoot On Twitter: Wrestling Observer Live, January 5th
  • Bryan Gets his YouTube Plaque/Oreo the Orca Dance Party: Wrestling Observer Live/Filthy Four Daily, May 1st
  • CM Punk Cut a Promo on Bryan on Instagram: Wrestling Observer Live, May 18th
  • Lyra Valkyria and Big Ass Willie: Bryan & Vinny, January 19th
  • A ‘Tony Khan-Style’ F-bomb: Wrestling Observer Live, July 24th
  • Granny Buries Dave/The Dupp Cupp: Bryan & Vinny, August 9th

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Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW Worlds End preview, Iron Claw

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

We opened up the show talking about AEW’s Saturday night PPV Worlds End. We went over all the matches scheduled so far.

We also discussed the following:

  • Possibilities for The Devil
  • What’s next for AEW after the Continental Classic
  • AEW Dynamite ratings
  • MJF’s Player’s Tribune article
  • Other notes from Tony Khan’s media call
  • Hiroshi Tanahashi as NJPW president
  • The possibility of Will Ospreay vs. Kazuchika Okada in San Jose
  • Dave’s review of The Iron Claw
  • WWE RAW TV right’s fees

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Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW & WBD, Rey & Dom sign new deals, Raw recap

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Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio.

We opened up the show talking about CJ Perry’s surgery. And then we discussed the top women for Women’s MVP in the Observer Awards for 2023.

We also discussed the following:

  • TNA’s new signing
  • AEW & WBD
  • MLW
  • Dominick and Rey Mysterio signing new deals
  • Bruce Prichard’s injury
  • Friday night TV ratings
  • CMLL’s show last weekend
  • WrestleKingdom 18 lineup so far

Then we went into the full Monday Night RAW recap.

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Wrestling Observer Radio: UFC 296 recap, ROH Final Battle, The Iron Claw

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Dave Meltzer and I are back with Wrestling Observer Radio.

We opened up the show talking about Kenny Omega’s illness. Then we talked about feedback surrounding The Iron Claw, which comes out everywhere next Friday.

Ryan Frederick joined us to recap UFC 296. We went over the entire main card and Ryan talked about some of the undercard highlights.

We then discussed the following:

  • Charlotte Flair’s injury
  • CJ Perry’s finger ailment
  • Bandido’s surgery
  • Liv Morgan’s arrest
  • WWE Speed
  • Options for Roman Reigns’ title match at the Royal Rumble
  • CM Punk’s two house show matches

Dave then recapped ROH Final Battle, I went over the main things that happened on SmackDown, and then we went over AEW Collision.

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Wrestling Observer Radio: Dave Meltzer’s CM Punk story, AEW business numbers

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

We opened up the show talking about recent layoffs within both pro wrestling and combat sports media.

We also discussed the following:

  • CM Punk’s return to WWE
  • Future matches for Punk
  • AEW revenue
  • Wembley ticket sales for All In
  • Dynamite and NXT ratings
  • Mercedes Mone’s options
  • Tammy Sytch

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Wrestling Observer Radio: 2023 WON HOF show

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Dave and I are back with with the 2023 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame show where we go over all the top candidates for the new class.

We had John Pollock, John Muse, and John Lister join us to go over all of the categories for the WON HOF.

We also took a look at who could be added to next year’s ballot. 

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Wrestling Observer Radio: Ric Flair interview

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Dave and I are back with a special edition of Wrestling Observer Radio. Ric Flair, and his business partner, Chad Bronstein, join us to talk about Wooooo! Energy becoming the exclusive energy drink of AEW.

Ric also talks about his contract with AEW as an onscreen performer, when he knew he was going on TV, and his relationship with Sting.

Ric and Dave talk about when they met and Dave’s coverage of Ric. Ric also talks about business changes, current wrestling style, Terry Funk, Steve McMichael, the 1992 Royal Rumble, and more.

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Wrestling Observer Radio: Will Ospreay’s upcoming free agency

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

We began the show talking about Dave’s story on Will Ospreay’s upcoming free agency.

We also discussed the following:

  • Roman Reigns’ status for Survivor Series
  • John Cena’s match for Crown Jewel
  • Randy Orton’s injury update
  • Ronda Rousey’s match from Thursday
  • AEW Dynamite ratings
  • MJF vs. Kenny Omega
  • Worlds End PPV
  • Jon Moxley’s concussion protocol idea

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Wrestling Observer Radio: Sting’s career, the death of Showtime Sports

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

We began the show talking about the news that LA Knight was facing Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel. 

We also discussed the following:

  • The death of Showtime Boxing and Showtime Sports
  • Why all eyes are on NBA rights negotiations
  • Sting’s career
  • AEW Dynamite’s television rating
  • The relationship between CMLL and AEW
  • Final Battle information
  • Dave’s experience being interviewed for the Vince McMahon documentary
  • UFC 294

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Wrestling Observer Radio: Tuesday Night War ratings, USADA & UFC

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

We began the show talking about TV ratings from Tuesday night.

We also discussed the following:

  • MJF/Juice angle from Tuesday
  • Tony Khan’s tweets
  • UFC/USADA
  • UFC 294 new match
  • WWE creative hierarchy
  • Ari Emanuel’s statements from Bloomberg Live
  • WON Hall of Fame changes
  • ROH Final Battle update
  • Kota Ibushi

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Wrestling Observer Radio: Adam Copeland in AEW, Tuesday Night War

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

We started the show talking about Dave’s lead story in the issue on Adam Copeland’s arrival in AEW.

We also discussed the following:

  • Tuesday’s head-to-head matchup with NXT and AEW Dynamite
  • Adam Cole’s injury
  • AEW PPV numbers
  • AEW Dynamite TV ratings
  • WWE Fastlane preview
  • CM Punk & WWE
  • Crown Jewel 
  • NJPW show on Monday
  • The passing of Russ Francis and Dick Butkus
  • Bill Dundee’s health

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Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW WrestleDream & WWE NXT No Mercy previews

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

We started the show going over the amount of wrestling there is to watch this weekend. 

We also discussed the following:

  • STARDOM 5STAR Grand Prix
  • Canelo/Charlo being the biggest combat sports event of the weekend and not too many people talking about it
  • Tony Khan’s answer to Dave’s question about ownership
  • How streaming on the B/R Sports Add On tier could look for AEW
  • AEW Dynamite rating
  • Jim Ross’ contract
  • Bryan Danielson and G1
  • Battle in the Valley
  • MLW/CMLL/NJPW story
  • Title Tuesday and how both companies might load up
  • Jade Cargill’s comments on WWE and AEW
  • A look at the cards of both No Mercy and WrestleDream

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WOR Video: The Rock makes WWE return on SmackDown

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The Rock made his first appearance on WWE TV since 2019 on Friday’s SmackDown.

Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer discussed the opening segment of the show on Monday morning’s Wrestling Observer Radio. SmackDown saw Rock interrupt a promo between the returning Pat McAfee and Austin Theory. A large portion of the segment had to be muted due to The Rock instructing the crowd to chant “a**hole” at Theory, something that Fox censors did not approve of.

“Man, did they need some frickin communication,” Meltzer said. “They decided to build and entire segment of fans chanting “a**hole” without finding out that Fox did not want that on the air.”

Alvarez pointed out that perhaps the segment was meant for people to chant “a-hole” since Theory is from “A-Town”, however Meltzer said they wouldn’t have chanted for that.

“I’m sure live it was really cool, but on television it was kind of a disaster,” he added.

Later, The Rock met with John Cena in a backstage segment, who welcomed him home. The two ended up hugging.

Despite the mishap on television, The Rock would later go on to say that his ovation on Friday was one of the top biggest reactions he ever got walking to the ring.

WOR Video: How close were we to The Rock vs. Roman Reigns?

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Was The Rock vs. Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 39 ‘locked in’?

The Rock claimed that during an interview with Pat McAfee that the match was locked in. However, on Wrestling Observer Radio Friday night, Dave Meltzer said it was not.

“It was never locked in,” Meltzer said.

“It was the favorite match. It was going to be in Los Angeles…late in the year, he basically pulled out, it was a schedule thing,” Meltzer continued.

While The Rock in the interview said ultimately they decided not to do the match this year, he did tease that Philadelphia may be the time and the place where it happens.

“I know he talked about Philadelphia…the ball’s in his court,” Meltzer said. “If he has the time, and with the strike, he may have the time.”

But if the strikes in Hollywood ends before WrestleMania, The Rock could become an extremely busy man. Meltzer said that anything involving The Rock wrestling at WrestleMania is contingent on what his schedule permits. But at the end of the day, The Rock does want to do the match.

“Does he want to do it? One hundred percent yes…he loves pro wrestling.”