Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including previews of Smackdown and Backlash, who Danhausen’s mystery partner might be and why, Brock Lesnar’s future, more on the WWE cuts of late, tons of questions from the listeners and more! A fun show as always so check it out~!
Tag: wwe cuts
WOL: WWE cuts in detail, Kota Ibushi, Smackdown, more!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including all the WWE cuts over the past several days plus more inside notes on what happened, worrisome finishes on Smackdown with cuts happening now, Kota Ibushi apparently doesn’t have a femur right now, weekend news, reviews and more! A fun show as always so check it out~!
Fight Game: Hulk Hogan Netflix docuseries review
John LaRocca and I return with a brand-new Tuesday edition of the Fight Game to discuss some of the most topical things going on in pro wrestling this week.
We gave out their thumbs up and thumbs down before jumping into two main topics:
- Finding landing spots for the latest WWE releases
- How to book the Brock Lesnar vs. Gunther storyline
We also did a full review of the new Netflix docuseries, Hulk Hogan: Real American.
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WOL: WWE cuts in detail, Smackdown recap, call-ups and clammy backs
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about as we go over all the WWE main roster and developmental cuts from this past week with details on every single one of them, all the call-ups to Smackdown and how that might affect NXT, your Smackdown TV report, CLAMMY BACKS and more! A fun show as always so check it out~!
WOR: WWE cuts in depth, Stardom, New Japan, Smackdown, Collision, more!
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including tons of notes on all the current WWE cuts and whether there are more to come, Stardom, Arena Mexico and New Japan notes, Smackdown and Collision reviews, all the news and more! A fun show as always so check it out~!
Timestamps:
Start: Linda McMahon, Shane McMahon, Dana White at White House Correspondent’s Dinner
3:06: WWE cuts
19:28: Stardom, CMLL, NJPW notes
23:58: Lineups for the coming week, ratings notes, Hulk Hogan documentary notes
32:48: WWE SmackDown recap
52:35: AEW Collision recap
WOR: WWE cuts, WrestleMania 42 fallout & news
Dave Meltzer and I are back on Wrestling Observer Radio discussing the major stories from today’s issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
We talked about:
- The WWE cuts which were happening while we were recording
- WrestleMania 42 fallout
- TKO’s creative control
- The Ali Act hearing
- Wrestling prodigies
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WOR: Crown Jewel, WWE cuts, Survivor Series, Rousey training
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the WWE Crown Jewel PPV and fallout, Survivor Series teams, Bound for Glory, WWE releases, New Japan Sunday night line-up, Smashing Machine flopped, Ronda is in training, Collision notes, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Timestamps:
Start: WWE Crown Jewel recap
29:22: Wes Lee among WWE NXT & ID releases
34:58: TNA Bound for Glory lineup, Tessa Blanchard returns to CMLL, NJPW King of Pro Wrestling lineup
43:07: Go Shiozaki returns to AJPW, Mercedes Mone wins 10th belt, more Arena Mexico thoughts
50:55: Dave’s thoughts on ‘The Smashing Machine,’ UFC notes from Saturday’s show, Ronda Rousey is training in MMA again
1:00:08: AEW Collision notes
WOL: Bryan and Filthy on WWE cuts, Grant case, Smackdown
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including the latest lawsuit filings regarding Janel Grant, all the WWE cuts and what happened with each of them, Smackdown thoughts, RAW and AEW and NXT lie-ups, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~!
WOR: WWE cuts in detail, weekend TV, news!
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including a long discussion on all of the people cut from WWE this week and their prospects, New Japan this weekend, line-ups for the week, ratings, Collision and Smackdown TV reports, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~!
Timestamps:
Start: WWE cuts 16 wrestlers, Shotzi’s contract not renewed
39:22: Notes from night one of NJPW Wrestling Dontaku, lineups for the coming week
49:09: TKO Boxing details
54:05: AEW Collision recap
1:08:49: WWE SmackDown recap
WOL FUN FRIDAY: Mercedes’ text, WWE cuts, 1 ape vs. 100 men
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Mercedes’ new text message service, WWE office cuts, Crown Jewel Perth, FUN FRIDAY CALLS including who would win between 1 gorilla and 100 men, and 1 hippo and 100 men, and more! A fun show as always so check it out~!
WOL: WWE and AEW departures, new NXT names!!!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including WWE and AEW apparent released this past weekend, a look at the brand new NXT names!!!, weekend TV, RAW tonight, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
WOR: UFC 312 recap, WWE cuts, AEW Collision & SmackDown recaps
Dave Meltzer and I are back with our post UFC 312 episode of Wrestling Observer Radio. Paul Fontaine joined us to go over the show as well as the news coming out of it.
Here were some of the rest of the topics we covered:
- New Beginning in Osaka
- WWE cuts
- AEW fires Bear Boulder
- AEW Collision & WWE SmackDown recaps
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WWE cuts Head of Corporate Social Responsibility
Another WWE executive is gone from the company.
Post Wrestling reported on Saturday that Beth Fisher, WWE’s Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, was let go in the last week after being with the company for 13 years. This follows many other employees that have lost their jobs as a result of the TKO merger that was finalized last fall.
Fisher described her job in her LinkedIn profile:
As the Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at WWE, I lead the company’s social impact and community engagement initiatives, including managing strategic partnerships, overseeing signature programs, and executing global events. With over 13 years of experience in the sports and entertainment industry, I have developed strong skills in event management, public relations, and communications, as well as a passion for making a positive difference in the world. I am proud to be part of the Emerging Leaders Council of Make-A-Wish® Connecticut, where I support the organization’s mission to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. I am also committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion at WWE, where I collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to advance the company’s values and goals.
Fisher had began with WWE back in August of 2011 as an assistant to Vince McMahon, and later became a senior manager in the Marketing and Communications department. She was promoted to her most recent role in November of 2019.
In addition to Fisher, Fightful reported earlier this week that Senior Vice President of Entertainment Relations Kristen Prouty, who had worked with the company since 2000, has also been cut.
Wrestling Observer Radio: AEW Dynasty news and notes, weekend TV, WWE cuts, more
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including AEW Dynasty, all the matches and angles on the show, Smackdown and Collision, Arena Mexico, WWE cuts, RAW women’s title match, all the upcoming line-ups and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Timestamps:
Start: Will Ospreay vs. Bryan Danielson, AEW Dynasty recap
39:56: AEW Dynasty press conference notes, another 3-hour block set for Saturday
46:48: WWE’s European tour sells out, WWE cuts
53:47: NJPW Resurgence card, Dave’s Arena Mexico thoughts
59:46: Upcoming cards for this week
1:01:58: WWE SmackDown notes
1:10:24: AEW Collision and Rampage notes
Wrestling Observer Radio: WWE cuts, this week’s lineups, Smackdown & Collision recaps

Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including WWE cuts this past week, line-ups for all the TV coming up, Chris Jericho appears at a promotion in Vietnam, New Japan Tag League update, the Japan MVP, Bobby Green horrible ref stoppage, plus Smackdown, Collision and mailbag! A fun show as always so check it out~!
Timestamps:
Start: McKenzie Mitchell, executives cut from WWE
3:04: Lineups for this week’s shows
7:26: Chris Jericho appears at pro wrestling show in Vietnam, Latest on the World Tag League, Stardom PPV
12:14: Observer Award for Japanese MVP
16:43: Bobby Green/Jalin Turner finish, Volador Jr. vs. Soberano Jr.
23:48: AEW Collision recap
39:57: WWE SmackDown recap
49:27: Mailbag