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Josh Nason remembers the late Jordan Breen who delivered a must-hear monologue on how he would explain pro wrestling to a non-wrestling fan.

On a new Wrestling Observer Live, Josh Nason fills in and goes into the big news of the day: R-Truth's WWE contract is not being renewed. Josh looks at the updated AEW Fyter Fest lineup and dives into the age-old argument of how much wrestling is too much.

On a Sunday Wrestling Observer Live, Josh Nason previews tonight's Double or Nothing and looks at questionable WWE/TKO decision making this week. Also, why do they care so much about AEW? Let's discuss.

Listen to Tony Khan's AEW media call ahead of 2025's Double Or Nothing.

Andrew Zarian is back with the latest Wrestling Observer Live Sunday edition.

Andrew Zarian is back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, discussing all the latest professional wrestling news. WWE Backlash took place Saturday night. I break down the show, including the main event featuring John Cena versus Randy Orton, taking us back to 2004. I also discuss the standout performers, including Jacob Fatu and Lyra Valkyria. I give an overview of this week's AEW TV and how they are using these smaller venues to their advantage. I also give what seems like weekly praise to the character work of Toni Storm. Plus, thoughts on this week's SmackDown, Mercedes Mone dropping the New Japan Strong Women's Title, and the best thing of the week! All this and more!

WrestleMania Fallout! Andrew Zarian is back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, discussing the latest news from professional wrestling. Following WrestleMania weekend, I share my thoughts on the main event of night two and the negative impact of The Rock's absence. I also discuss how he attempted to backtrack and rectify the situation instead of simply admitting he never planned on being at WrestleMania. I follow up on the Raw after WrestleMania; with John Cena as champion again, we're getting another program with Randy Orton. Additionally, we witnessed the formation of a new faction seemingly led by Paul Heyman, and I provide my analysis. AEW is building towards Double or Nothing. I offer my insights on this week's Dynamite and Collision, with the highlight being FTR's heel turn and alignment with Stokely Hathaway. Plus, I'll share my thoughts on the Owen Hart Cup finals, Gunther's time off, and more!

After Dark Radio with Bryan Alvarez and is back with special guest TEX WESSON to talk all manner of topics including Bigfoot, Dogman, and some new ones for Bryan, CRAWLERS and NOTDEER. A super fun show as always so check it out~! If you love this show, sign up through whatever platform you're listening on and get a new After Dark Radio every week, plus 84 different monthly pro-wrestling podcasts. Sign up today!

Andrew Zarian is back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking all the latest in professional wrestling. We are in the middle of WrestleMania weekend. With night two of WrestleMania getting ready to start, I break down night one, concluding with the big turn at the end with Paul Heyman aligning himself with Seth Rollins. The other big story from yesterday was the acquisition of AAA Lucha by the WWE. I give my thoughts and talk about what we know as of now on this situation, what it means for smaller promotions, including New Japan and others. I also preview night two of WrestleMania and give my thoughts on the main event between John Cena and Cody Rhodes, and why Bayley was pulled from her match. Plus, highlights from some of the bigger independent shows, including Minoru Suzuki taking on Butterbean. All this and more!

On a brand new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics returns for his quarterly visit to chat the previous quarter of AEW business. From Grand Slam Australia to the Max simulcast era to everything in between, we got you covered with some unique insights. Supporting documentation can be found at Wrestlenomics.com with a subscription

On a Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, Josh Nason fills in to question whether The Rock will return for WWE WrestleMania 41 week, your excitement level about the show, AEW's big push for Spring Break Thru, some complaining about a new ROH title, Mariah May making waves, and more.

CM Punk's favor, AEW heads to Dynasty Andrew Zarian is back with another episode of the Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking all the latest news in professional wrestling. I start off this week talking about Friday Night SmackDown Live from London, as it had a lot of ramifications for Wrestlemania. Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and CM Punk close the show with a contract signing. Paul Heyman tells CM Punk he has his WrestleMania main event, as the match will go on last one of the nights, however, Punk would reveal that was not the favor. I talk about what this means and speculate the many different ways this all plays out. With the negotiation period for the PPV rights for UFC coming up in a couple of weeks, I talk about the possibility of Netflix or another streaming service getting those rights and pushing ESPN and other mainstream platforms out of live sports in the future. I also ran down the card for next weekend's AEW Dynasty and the build from Saturday's Collision. I speculate on the end game for the Death Riders story and why the best ending for this will be Moxley retaining and eventually dropping to Will Osprey, possibly at All In. Plus, Rey Fenix on Smackdown, TNA departures, and more! Andrew Zarian is back with another episode of the Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking about all the latest news in professional wrestling. I start off this week talking about Friday Night SmackDown Live from London, as it had a lot of ramifications for Wrestlemania. Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and CM Punk close the show with a contract signing. Paul Heyman tells CM Punk he has his WrestleMania main event, as the match will go on last on one of the nights; however, Punk reveals that was not the favor. I talk about what this means and speculate on the many different ways this all plays out. With the negotiation period for the PPV rights for UFC coming up in a couple of weeks, I talk about the possibility of Netflix or another streaming service getting those rights and pushing ESPN and other mainstream platforms out of live sports in the future. Also I run down the card for next weekend's AEW Dynasty and the build from Saturday's Collision. I speculate on the endgame for the Death Riders story and why the best ending for this will be Moxley retaining and eventually dropping the title to Will Osprey, possibly at All In. Plus, Rey Fenix on Smackdown, TNA departures, and more!

Listen to Tony Khan talk to the media ahead of this Sunday's AEW Dynasty.

Listen to Tony Khan's AEW media call prior to the 2025 edition of Dynasty.

Note: this show was recorded Tuesday but due to an RSS issue, it's going up Wednesday. On a brand-new TUESDAY April Fool's edition of Wrestling Observer Live, Bryan Alvarez finally addresses his enemies.

The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back with a FREE episode talking WWE Smackdown, a show with a few good segments but which consisted mostly of commercial breaks, and Collision, highlighted by a Toni Storm promo and a GREAT Dax vs. Wheeler Yuta match. And this show is FREE, so you should sign up with one of several options: Full Membership - The Complete Experience Exclusive Wrestling Observer Newsletter, delivering in-depth analysis, backstage news, and historical insights every week Access to a massive archive of classic newsletters and timeless content Over 15 new podcasts every week, covering WWE, AEW, NJPW, UFC, and more, featuring Dave Meltzer, Bryan Alvarez, and top analysts A full library of thousands of past shows for deep dives into wrestling history Podcast-Only Subscriptions Prefer just the audio? Subscribe to Wrestling Observer podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube for a steady stream of expert analysis, reviews, and breaking news discussions. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just want the latest scoops, Wrestling Observer has you covered. Subscribe today and never miss a beat in the world of pro wrestling.

This week, Andrew recaps Friday Night SmackDown live from London, highlighting its big implications for WrestleMania. He dives into the contract signing between Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and CM Punk -- and the twist revealed by Paul Heyman that could shake up Punk's WrestleMania plans. Andrew also discusses the upcoming negotiations for UFC's PPV rights and explores the potential impact of platforms like Netflix entering the live sports space. Plus, a full preview of next weekend's AEW Dynasty card. Don't miss this packed episode with analysis, speculation, and everything you need to stay up to date in the world of wrestling!

On a new JNPO, Josh talks with AEW and Ring of Honor's Prince Nana about his start in the business, wrestling at MSG, his ties to Ring of Honor and both what drove him away and brought him back, his friendship with Homicide, and his new life alongside Swerve Strickland. And, of course, the dance.

Andrew Zarian is back with another episode of Wrestling Observer Live, Sunday edition, talking all the latest news from the world of professional wrestling. WWE is starting to heat up on the Road to WrestleMania with the European tour happening now, and the crowds could not be better. I talk about how this tour is an example of wrestling being at its hottest in many years. Also, I discuss what happened on Smackdown this week, with the show essentially setting up three more WrestleMania matches, including a wild pull-apart brawl between Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and CM Punk, where apparently you have to point at the WrestleMania sign, in the middle of the brawl. I also discuss this week's AEW Collision and touch on some of the bigger stories coming out of Dynamite this week, including the fact that the biggest star in AEW is Toni Storm and not Jon Moxley. Plus, a rundown of the current cards for WrestleMania and AEW Dynasty, Homicide's retirement, and more WWE wrestlers present at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport. All this and more!

On a new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, The Lapsed Fan crew of Jack Encarnacao and JP Sarro return to talk the debut of the Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard podcast series, the latest in the TLF universe, suggestions for the John Cena character, and how Tony Hinchcliffe is impeding on their territory. Let's go deep.

The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about as we recap AEW Collision and WWE Smackdown this week, two shows with a LOT of things to talk about! If you just listened to this free show and want more of the best wrestling coverage anywhere, now's the time to subscribe! For a limited time, get 50% off a full subscription to Wrestling Observer and unlock exclusive content, in-depth analysis, breaking news, and legendary archives. Use f4wonline.com/new to claim this offer! Prefer just the podcasts? No problem! Subscribe to our podcast-only options on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube for just $9.99 per month--all the latest shows, no ads, no hassle. Don't miss out--subscribe today!

On a new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, Josh chats with MLW and Northeast U.S. indies ring announcing legend Rich Palladino on 31 years of doing what he does. From road stories to how he started with MLW to advice The Sandman gave him to everything in between, this is a great listen.

AEW Revolution Preview and More! Andrew Zarian is back with another episode of Wrestling Observer Live, talking all things professional wrestling! It's AEW Revolution Day! I'm here to break down the entire card taking place Sunday evening, including possible outcomes from the main event. Will the story shift away from Jon Moxley and the Death Riders, or will there be more of the same? I also plead for a special cameo appearance in the Hollywood ending match between Toni Storm and Mariah May. Also, more thoughts on John Cena's heel turn from last week and a breakdown of this week's Friday Night SmackDown and what WWE is planning going into WrestleMania. All this and more!

Listen to Tony Khan's pre-AEW Revolution media call where he talked about a slew of things.

Hear TKO executive Mark Shapiro speak at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference Monday where he went into details about WWE business.

Elimination Chamber Fallout, John Cena turns Heel! Andrew Zarian is back with a new Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking about all the latest pro wrestling news.

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Andrew Zarian is here with another Sunday edition episode of Wrestling Observer Live, talking about the latest wrestling news. This week I discuss the big segment from Smackdown with the Rock showing up and adding an interesting angle into the build to WrestleMania. After first being corporate Rock and announcing next year's WrestleMania in New Orleans, he then turned heel and wants to claim Cody Rhodes' soul. I discussed what this means leading into WrestleMania and if it's too much. Also, a recap of the rest of SmackDown leading into the Elimination Chamber and how the Ano'i family officially are the main characters of SmackDown. I also go through the Elimination Chamber card and talk about what big swerve we might see on that show that will affect Wrestlemania. Finally, I break down AEW Collision as they build to Revolution in 2 weeks and I ponder the question, is Toni Storm the best character in wrestling now? All this and more!

On a new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry makes his show debut as we do a full deep dive into his role in All Caribbean Wrestling and his time in AEW.

The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about including a special appearance by Lance Storm to talk the NXT PLE PPV, and also AEW Grand Slam Australia! Ninety minutes of fun, and it's FREE! Get the best in pro wrestling and MMA coverage with Wrestling Observer podcasts. For just $9.99 a month on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, you get 84 shows per month, full archives, and exclusive content, all for just pennies a day. Stay informed with the most in-depth analysis and insider news, available anytime at WrestlingObserver.com. Subscribe now and never miss a moment!

Andrew Zarian is back with the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Live Sunday edition

It's A FREE FUN EDITION of the Bryan & Vinny Show! Granny joins us for her usual weekly segments, then the boys review MID-SOUTH WRESTLING S6:E12! If you love the show, sign up for the main site today and gain access to all our exclusive shows, full archives, the weekly Wrestling Observer, the message board, and more -- all for just $14.99 a month. Or, if you're all about the podcasts, subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube for just $9.99 per month and stay up to date on the latest news, analysis, and insider info. Don't miss out on the best in wrestling content!

On a new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, Josh introduces you to Zak Patterson, a Canadian standout from a strong Quebec wrestling lineage. We talk about his early career, advice from Kevin Owens, and more. I also explain why you don't need to pay attention to business metrics in order to enjoy wrestling.

Royal Rumble Fallout Andrew Zarian is back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking all the latest professional wrestling news. With the Royal Rumble taking place Saturday evening, Andrew spends most of the episode breaking down everything that happened and all the fallout. This includes surprise winners of the men's and women's Royal Rumble, Jey Uso and Charlotte, respectively. Also, all the surprises and returns, including Alexa Bliss, Nikki Bella, Jordan Grace, and Joe Hendry in the men's match. Plus, Cody Rhodes defended his title in a brutal ladder match against Kevin Owens. With the fallout from both matches, Andrew looks at what WrestleMania programs we might get coming from this show and what appears to be an upset Drew McIntyre after the match. Additionally, notes from AEW Collision, WWE Evolve's premiere, press conference notes, and more!

The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with a FREE episode talking two big shows, WWE Saturday Night's Main Event with Gunther vs. Jey Uso in the main event, and AEW Collision with Takeshita and Shibata having a title match in their main event. This show is FREE, if you love it, we do 85 shows every month for subscribers! You get expert analysis, breaking news, and in-depth interviews with the stars you love. Whether it's WWE, AEW, or beyond, we've got all the insights you need. Don't miss a moment -- subscribe today!

On a new Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, Josh Nason fills in and recaps all of AEW Collision and WWE Saturday Night's Main Event and has a mini-rant about a Dave Meltzer tweet that made him sad.

TNA and WWE Partnership, and the Road to Royal Rumble! Andrew Zarian is back with the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Live Sunday edition, which discusses all the latest news in professional wrestling! Andrew starts out talking about the new partnership between WWE and TNA that will allow for talent exchange between TNA and NXT. What does this mean for both companies? This week's SmackDown featured Kevin Owens, who continues to be one of the best characters on the show. Andrew discusses this and the inevitable rise of Jacob Fatu. He also talks about AEW Collision and where this Death Rider storyline is headed. Plus, previews of TNA Genesis, Monday Night Raw, Dynamite, and more!

On the Saturday Wrestling Observer Live, Jim Valley previews tonight's AEW Collision from Cleveland and has an extended chat with wrestling author Evan Ginsburg about his new book and background in wrestling.

Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with FUN FRIDAY as we talk all of the news in wrestling and take your phone calls and text messages with a bunch of great questions! A fun show as always so check it out! And if you love it, sign up today wherever you are currently listening (Apple, Spotify, Youtube or f4wonline.com) and get 84 brand new full-length podcasts every month!

On a brand-new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics returns for our quarterly review of AEW business. We tackle all the key happenings from October through December 2024, the Max simulcast launch, and some forecasting.

A lot of Wrestling to discuss on this weeks episode!

Andrew Zarian is back with a new episode of Wrestling Observer Live Talking all the latest in professional Wrestling!

On the grand finale of the 2024 pro wrestling year in review series, Josh Nason is joined by Paul Fontaine to talk all about December. From the return of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event to the begin of the Netflix push to AEW Worlds End to ROH Final Battle to Tessa Blanchard's return to everything in between, it's all here.

On the November installment of the pro wrestling year in review series, Rich Kraetsch of Voices of Wrestling returns to talk with Josh Nason about WWE Survivor Series, CM Punk, AEW Full Bear, Big Boom AJ, Ricky Starks, AEW vs. GCW, and lots more.

On the final Sunday edition for 2024, Wrestling Observer Live with guest host Josh Nason returns. On the docket a full AEW Worlds End recap, some of the big happenings this upcoming week, and look at what's to come in 2025.