Mike Sempervive and Bryan Alvarez bring you pro wrestling and MMA news six days a week.
Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley. After months (years?) of anticipation, Jacob Fatu finally debuted in WWE, attacking Cody Rhodes on Smackdown. Plus, an interview with Bradley Craig talking about last week's Clash at the Castle and how Drew McIntyre was inducted in the Scottish Wrestling HOF. In addition how you can win an autographed Cody Rhodes weight belt and help some kids have a productive summer. An extra-long show. Check it.
With Bryan Alvarez looking for the right time to pop out & show people, Filthy Tom Lawlor joins Mike Sempervive to talk about all of the day's news. WWE reportedly inks a multi-year deal with the state of Indiana, Dynamite rating collapses, the passing of UFC 1's Teila Tuli, fun with Shane-O-Mac in AE-Dub & more. A fun show as always, so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including a ton of thoughts on the Owen Hart tournament and Wembley, NXT's preposterous booking for Je'Von Evans and why it's a bigger story than just his booking, all the news and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including a very newsworthy RAW with Uncle Howdy killing blokes, Drew McIntyre quitting, Seth Rollins returning and more, plus all of the rest of the news and line-ups. A fun show as always so check it out~!
On today's show, Mike Sempervive flies solo and fills you in on everything you need to know from around the world of wrestling. A look back at WWE's Clash At The Castle and a look forward to Raw, plus TNA, Japan & all the news. A fun show as always, so check it out~!
Andrew Zarian is back with another episode of Wrestling Observer Live the Sunday edition! Andrew breaks down WWE's Clash at the Castle from Saturday, Including strong thoughts on the Finish of Damian Priest vs Drew McIntyre. Just how many more times will Drew get screwed over? It was announced this morning on Noah's Yokohama show that AJ Styles would be wrestling on the July 13th Noah show. This comes after last week's announcement that IYO Sky would be wrestling for the Marigold promotion the same day. Andrew talks about these new relationships WWE is forming and how it may benefit them and wrestling globally.
Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley is throwing back to the 90s with an interview with Mark Flitman. He produced WWF RAW, Royal Rumble and Rage in the Cage for Acclaim. Who chose the rosters, the finishers, plus some great anecdotes, including a very funny Bobby Heenan story. It's a great interview, you'll definitely want to check it out.
With Bryan Alvarez being sent to culture training, Filthy Tom Lawlor joins Mike Sempervive in getting you ready for a busy weekend. Predictions for WWE Clash At The Castle, TNA Against All Odds, the main bouts from NJPW, NOAH & more. A fun show as always, so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the best AEW Dynamite in quite some time and why, Clash at the Castle this weekend, Hikuleo's new name, AEW vs. Dynamite ratings notes, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the Death of WCW and thoughts on the VICE show, all the news in wrestling, the NXT TV review with the finishes Bryan really didn't like, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the latest on John Lauranitis, Nick Wayne and TripleMania, the return of Uncle Howdy, ratings, RAW notes, injuries, new Bloodline members and tons more. A fun show as always so check it the fuck out!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the future of TNA, NXT Battleground recap and notes, upcoming show line-ups, Ricochet likely leaving WWE and more, then Vinny Pacifico joins us for a really fun interview talking independent pro-wrestling, energy drinks and more! A fun show as always so check it out~!
Andrew Zarian is back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking about the latest stories from the week in professional wrestling. With the new show produced by The Rock, "Who Killed WCW?" premiering this past week on Vice, Andrew gives his take on the demise of WCW. He also covers the expiring contracts in WWE, including Natalya, Chad Gable, and Dijak. Additionally, the news from last night was that Ricochet would not be renewing when his contract expires later this summer. Andrew makes a case for an immediate redo of Ricochet vs. Will Osprey in AEW. He also discusses SmackDown with a restructured Bloodline, AJ Styles, and Cody Rhodes' backstage brawl. Then he gives his thoughts on AEW Collision and wonders if it should be more storyline-driven than it is currently. Plus, previews of tonight's NXT Battle Ground, Clash at the Castle, and an early look at Forbidden Door. All this and more!
Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley. On Smackdown Friday night, Piper Niven showed fans in Kentucky it will take more than a stupid "WHAT?" chant to derail her. She showed great poise and energy as she cut a promo on Bailey. Twice this week on Smackdown and Dynamite, crowds tried to "WHAT?" foreign-born wrestlers to no success. Plus, Rampage, Collision, NOAH, NXT, NJPW, Hulk Hogan and why Goonies were not good enough. Lots of stuff this week. Check it out.
With Bryan Alvarez out buying tank-tops and Tom Lawlor in Chicago readying for a fight, Mike Sempervive flies solo. Predictions for NXT Battleground and NJPW Dominion, previews of SmackDown, Rampage and Collision, plus Chad Gable, TNA, and more. A fun show as always, so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW managing to get AAA and CMLL wrestlers on the same show, Penta and his contract status, which way will people go in the next few years, Dynamite notes, why NXT is working, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW Dynamite tonight and what they've got lined up, last night's NXT, what you did not see on NXT with Brooks Jensen, upcoming line-ups, ratings and more, then Monteasy joins us to talk his new album, Swerve's title run, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Bryan Alvarez is back running solo on Wrestling Observer Live with tons of news on why you should not trust overnight ratings, AEW, NXT and PPV line-ups for the next week, the RAW report, why Randy Orton is happy Vince McMahon is gone, New Japan's turnaround plan, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Missy Hyatt talks an incident with Vince McMahon, what's going on with TNA Wrestling and what their future could hold, Collision and Smackdown thoughts for the weekend, update on JD Drake and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley. Smackdown with a replay of a famous retirement angle, for...reasons. The feds are showing interesting in the Vince McMahon-Janel Grant Case. After that, we talk to Matt Farmer about Defy's success, its stars, wrestling politics and more. A packed show. Check it out.
With Bryan Alvarez meditating and Tom Lawlor in Atlanta getting a check balance, Mike Sempervive flies solo. Gable Steveson's next step, AEW-WBD talks, TNA changes, NJPW, a full weekend preview, and much more. A fun show as always, so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including many, many thoughts on AEW Dynamite, the awesome main event, the reaction to Mercedes and how she is being positioned, the main event of Forbidden Door and trying to figure out the Ospreay booking, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Dynamite tonight, the AEW 2024 vs. WWE 2019 stories that have been online all day and the key point that is being ignored, NXT notes from last night, Jericho talks his new character, folks leaving AEW, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including all of the rumors about AEW TV contract negotations, the injury update on Adam Copeland and what was unusual about what happened, AEW talking about adding MORE BELTS, RAW notes and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Andrew Zarian is back with a fresh Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live discussing the latest in pro wrestling. Andrew breaks down WWE's King and Queen of the Ring that took place Saturday in Saudi Arabia. Liv Morgan is the new World Women's Champion, he reacts to that and what is next for Becky Lynch. Also, Cody Rohdes retained by breaking out a move previously banned by WWE and we now have a new King and Queen of the Ring. He also talks about the build to AEW Double or Nothing and the highlights from Dynamite and Collision before diving into the PPV itself. He explains why This could be a pivotal show that sets up the rest of the year. Plus, Tony Khan Media call highlights, a Two Night Summerslam, WWE announces a big main event for Scotland and more!
With Bryan Alvarez flying to Vegas, and Tom Lawlor flying out, Lance Storm attempted to join Mike Sempervive to get you ready for a busy weekend. But it failed. So, Mike flies solo with predictions for WWE King & Queen Of The Ring, AEW Double Or Nothing, and a whole lot more. A fun show as always, so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including TKO merging more divisions with likely layoffs to come, WWE moving SummerSlam to two-days in 2026, King and Queen of the Ring stips, tons of thoughts on AEW and the top segments on Dynamite, and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez is back with a solo show talking all sorts of topics, Dynamite tonight, Double or Nothing this weekend, last night's NXT and the build towards their next big show, All Out moving a week later and what the PPV scheduled suggests for upcoming big matches, RAW ratings and why the King of the Ring is a success, and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
With Bryan Alvarez engaging in a show-long storyline over whether he appears or not, Mike Sempervive takes the wheel and fills you in on everything in the world of wrestling. A full report on last night's Monday Night Raw, a no-spoiler preview of tonight's pre-taped NXT, AEW news, and a whole lot more. A fun show as always, so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the line-ups for the next few days, tons of thoughts on all the discussion lately about AEW booking, why it's frustrating and why it's not THE END OF THE WORLD, Tyson vs. Paul, and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Andrew Zarian is back with another Wrestling Observer Live Sunday Edition, talking about the latest in Professional wrestling. Andrew breaks down Friday Night SmackDown and the ongoing King and Queen of the Ring tournaments. He also previews next Saturday's King and Queen tournament in Saudi Arabia which shaping up to be a solid show. Additionally, AEW Double or Nothing takes place next Sunday in Las Vegas. Andrew went through the current card and discussed the build coming out of Collision from Saturday night. Plus, the latest on AEW/WBD Media Rights negotiations, and more!
Wrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley. A ton of cards to cover: Smackdown, Best of the Super Juniors. NOAH Sunny Voyage, Stardom, CyberFight, WWE and more. Plus, live coverage and thoughts about seeing AEW Dynamite in Everett, WA and AEW Rampage and Collision in Portland, OR. Thoughts on the crowds and their reactions, the venues, things you didn't see on TV. There's so much to cover, we go into overtime. An extra chunky episode of Wrestlng Observer Live. Check it out.
With Bryan Alvarez possibly casting a kid's version of Hamilton and Filthy Tom trying to figure out what went wrong against Shelton Benjamin last night, Mike Sempervive flies solo to fill you in on everything in the world of professional wrestling. WWE and KSA business increasing, Dynamite rating decreasing, Moxley vs Takeshita announced, plus previews of SmackDown, AEW Collision & Rampage, and much more. A fun show as always, so check it out~!
With Bryan Alvarez currently producing a children's dinner theater production of O Pioneers!, Lance Storm joins Mike Sempervive to talk about the world of professional wrestling. We discuss updates in the Janel Grant lawsuit against Vince McMahon, John Laurinitis and WWE. WWE's attempt to block the Texas Attorney General from publically releasing its 2023 Royal Rumble bid. Plus, we took a look at last night's AEW Dynamite, the silliness of Oklahoma banning Nyla Rose, Asuka talks about her knee injury, and more. A fun show as always, so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW and WBD TV deal rumors, the latest on Vince McMahon and Janel Grant, the NXT TV report highs and lows, ratings, and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the latest on the Vince McMahon/Janel Grant lawsuit, more questions on the case, a look at all the latest news, the RAW report, King of the Ring and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including who moved on at King of the Ring this weekend, predictions for the tournament, New Japan Resurgence with lots of thoughts about the new crop of talent on the way up, what Bryan wants to see out of AEW, and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
On a Mother's Day edition of Wrestling Observer Live, Andrew Zarian looks at the upcoming WWE King & Queen of the Ring lineup, what Bryan Danielson's final AEW match could be and tons more.
On the Saturday Wrestling Observer Live, Jim Valley talks all things Scottish in the world of wrestling with historian Bradley Craig.
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW Dynamite, Toni Storm and Serena Deeb, WWE staying on USA through 2024, notes from the TKO earnings call, ratings, WWE PPV business from the weekend and going forward, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Ric Flair's restaurant incident, Tony Khan correctly says he should never wrestle, the NXT Combine gimmick, and more, plus Rocky Romero joins us to talk New Japan Resurgence! A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including WWE's handling of the King of the Ring tournament, NXT and AEW line-ups for the next couple of days, the full RAW report with the ups and downs, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Ric Flair alleging a heart attack in his last match, WrestleMania in Vegas, Ronda Rousey and Drew Gulak and Hunter vs. the media, WWE Speed, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
May the 4th be with you! It's a Wrestling Star Wars edition of Wrestling Observer Live. Everyone is talking about the Drake/Kendrick Lamar diss tracks, so we play a little of The Graham Tapes. Plus, Backlash, NJPW Wrestling Dontaku, NOAH, TNA Under Siege, GCW, WrestleMania, Dwayne Johnson, French crowds, Cody Rhodes, Swerve, Mariah May, Tiffany Stratton, Corporate Officer No. 2, and so much more. It's a packed show and completely different from this week's Sports Byline show. So you know what that means: listener discretion is advised. Although if you're listening to this show, clearly you are a very discerning person. Anyway, check it out.
With Bryan Alvarez out attempting to broker peace between Kendrick Lamar and Drake with an offering paper-mache heads, Filthy Tom Lawlor rides shotgun with Mike Sempervive as they drive you around the world of professional wrestling. We take a look at RAP BEEF, preview tonight's WWE SmackDown, and give predictions for tomorrow's Backlash France. Plus, news related to Janel Grant's lawsuit, New Japan's two-show Wrestling Dontaku event, Ethan Page asking for his AEW release, and so much more. A fun show as always, so check it out~!