Podcast appearances and mentions of Dave Meltzer

Bryan and Tom feel old and try to talk wrestling.

Today's wrestling news, including...Dave Meltzer's Absolute NIGHTMARE Continues!Ex-TNA Name To AEW!Jake Hager KO Reaction!WWE vs. AEW Head to Head?!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@AndyHMurray@WhatCultureWWE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Fun Friday!

Bryan and Tom recap Dynamite.

Bryan and Tom recap NXT.

Bryan and Lance recap Monday Night Raw.

Kris and David return to discuss the (almost-)week that was March 7-12, 2003. Topics of discussion include:Kurt Angle delaying his neck surgery and dropping the WWE Heavyweight Title to Brock Lesnar at a SmackDown taping in Pittsburgh weeks before WrestleMania so they can have their title match at Mania proper.We also go into the rash of neck injuries that ravaged WWE in the early 2000s.The Triple H-Booker T feud with its constant racial overtones.Just why did The Rock wrestle Hurricane on Raw instead of Booker T?Triple H vs. Maven totally tanking the ratings on Raw and why that happened.Yuji Nagata and Manabu Nakanishi going the full 60 minutes on a big New Japan show in Nagoya.Dave Meltzer giving his thoughts on the epic Kenta Kobashi vs. Mitsuharu Misawa match at Budokan on 3/1, which aired on Nippon TV during our week.The 1970s NJPW feel of Zero-One in this era.XPW running a big show at the Golden Dome in Monaca, PA promoted by Shane Douglas in what would turn out to be the last show in the original incarnation of the promotion.Brad Siegel being forced to resign from Turner Broadcasting.The supposedly retired Vince Russo is still helping TNA with creative the shock of all shocks.Lollipop “accidentally” gets exposed, showing off her new implants on the week's NWA-TNA PPV.All of this and so much more on a really stout episode of Between the Sheets.Timestamps:0:00:00 WWE1:34:00 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, NOAH, WJ, Zero-One, Capture, IWA Kokusai, Michinoku Pro, Osaka Pro, Toryumon, WEW, WMF, GAEA, EWP, All-Star (UK), Stampede, CMLL, Super Calo/Tepic, IWRG, Monterrey, Reynosa, Tijuana, & IWAPR2:35:24 Classic Commercial Break2:39:52 Halftime2:18:44 Other USA: USA Pro, CZW, Chikara, XPW, MarylandCW, NWA Wildside, MXPW, IWAMS, USACW, Rev Pro, Portland, & Brad Siegel4:05:41 NWA-TNATo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to My AEW and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week on BGW Volume 239, we're joined by special guest @Deascent as we break down one of the biggest weeks in professional wrestling. Kenny Omega is back on top as the new AEW World Champion, while CM Punk once again holds WWE's top prize. We discuss Austin Theory's victory over Bron Breakker and how far his stock has fallen, the reports surrounding Sheamus' WWE future, Hangman Page's return to AEW, Baron Corbin's next move, whether MLW has quietly become the most consistent promotion in wrestling, TaigaStyle's predictions for the BGW World Daytona Championship in PRODUCE Volume 2, and why Dave Meltzer's decision not to rate Mercedes Moné vs. Maya World has sparked so much conversation.► BGW is LIVEYouTube & X: Sundays at 7PM ESTTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bgwpod► Join the BGW CommunityDiscord: https://discord.gg/zZCCsAT6T► Follow BGWX: https://x.com/bgwpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bgwpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bgwpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bgwpod► Subscribe & ListenYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bgwpodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0H8D7XlKf0kT8YwM9RjYlBApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-guy-wrestling-podcast/id1532601370► Business & Media Inquiriesbgwpod@gmail.comthe brand is healthy

Kris and David return to discuss the (almost-)week that was March 7-12, 2003. Topics of discussion include:Kurt Angle delaying his neck surgery and dropping the WWE Heavyweight Title to Brock Lesnar at a SmackDown taping in Pittsburgh weeks before WrestleMania so they can have their title match at Mania proper.We also go into the rash of neck injuries that ravaged WWE in the early 2000s.The Triple H-Booker T feud with its constant racial overtones.Just why did The Rock wrestle Hurricane on Raw instead of Booker T?Triple H vs. Maven totally tanking the ratings on Raw and why that happened.Yuji Nagata and Manabu Nakanishi going the full 60 minutes on a big New Japan show in Nagoya.Dave Meltzer giving his thoughts on the epic Kenta Kobashi vs. Mitsuharu Misawa match at Budokan on 3/1, which aired on Nippon TV during our week.The 1970s NJPW feel of Zero-One in this era.XPW running a big show at the Golden Dome in Monaca, PA promoted by Shane Douglas in what would turn out to be the last show in the original incarnation of the promotion.Brad Siegel being forced to resign from Turner Broadcasting.The supposedly retired Vince Russo is still helping TNA with creative the shock of all shocks.Lollipop “accidentally” gets exposed, showing off her new implants on the week's NWA-TNA PPV.All of this and so much more on a really stout episode of Between the Sheets.Timestamps:0:00:00 WWE1:34:00 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, NOAH, WJ, Zero-One, Capture, IWA Kokusai, Michinoku Pro, Osaka Pro, Toryumon, WEW, WMF, GAEA, EWP, All-Star (UK), Stampede, CMLL, Super Calo/Tepic, IWRG, Monterrey, Reynosa, Tijuana, & IWAPR2:35:24 Classic Commercial Break2:39:52 Halftime2:18:44 Other USA: USA Pro, CZW, Chikara, XPW, MarylandCW, NWA Wildside, MXPW, IWAMS, USACW, Rev Pro, Portland, & Brad Siegel4:05:41 NWA-TNATo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to My AEW and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Bryan and Lance recap week 1 of the G1 and change shirts often.

Everything is shaking up this summer in the world of wrestling.  Canada's newest promotion is getting a crack at a worldwide stage without having aired a program yet, CM Punk ends the title rein of Sammy Zain - which is a wild sentence to type out... and Kenny Omega shocks the world and will now defend the AEW title against Will Ospreay in Wembley Stadium! Oh yeah... and Oba/Brock Hell in a Cell is confirmed, Baron Corbin is back, MJF may be out for a while, Rhea Ripley drops some news harder than Jake Hager falls on his back at a slap fight, and... uh... yeah... more. Join Mike McGuire with guest Dave Meltzer to discuss these topics and much more!  To support our shows, visit celebratewrestling.com  

Backbone Wrestling Network…. Welcome back to Meltzer Knows Best (?), where we will continue our journey with yet another that Dave Meltzer considers a 5-star match. In episode #7, the guys travel back to Ryōgoku Kokugikan on August 13, 2023, to talk about Kazuchika Okada vs Tetsuya Naito. Check out the match yourself and then listen along to our breakdown! https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9hvsbk

Bryan and Lance recap AEW Dynamite.

Bryan and Tom recap NXT and discuss eggs.

Darüber, ob die Tür in 2026 noch wirklich so verboten ist, lässt sich streiten. Auf jeden Fall wurde sie erneut geöffnet und allerhand Talent von Stardom, New Japan und CMLL messen sich mit den Wrestlern von AEW. Marcel und Drew stellen sich die Frage ob der PPV wirklich so stark war, wie das Echo im weltweiten Netz vermuten lässt und was eigentlich mit Dave Meltzer schiefgelaufen ist.Viel Spaß!Der Catch-Club im Netz:https://linktr.ee/catchclub

This week on the Experience, Jim talks about Mason Rook & Paul Walter Hauser, Vince McMahon & Ari Emanuel's voicemails, Dave Meltzer's star ratings, and more! Plus Jim reviews AEW Dynamite, and looks at his TNA agent reports from January 2007! Thanks to our episode sponsors: HELIX: Go to helixsleep.com/jce for 20% off sitewide and bigger discounts on Luxe and Elite Mattresses RAYCON: The Everyday Earbuds Classics are a great option for everyday listening. Go to buyraycon.com/jce to get 20% off. FACTOR: Head to factormeals.com/jce50off and use code jce50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only SHOPIFY: Start your free trial at shopify.com/jce Follow Jim and Brian on Twitter: @TheJimCornette @GreatBrianLast Join Jim Cornette's College Of Wrestling Knowledge on Patreon to access the archives & more! https://www.patreon.com/Cornette Subscribe to the Official Jim Cornette channel on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/c/OfficialJimCornette Visit Jim's official site at www.JimCornette.com for merch, live dates, commentaries and more! You can listen to Brian on the 6:05 Superpodcast at 605pod.com or wherever you find your favorite podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we dive into the September 15, 1986, issue of Dave Meltzer's Wrestling Observer Newsletter. This was one of the sources I used in my latest book DragonKingKarl's 1986-1987 Pro Wrestling Omnibus available from Amazon. In this issue, Dave breaks down the business metrics of The Big Event in Toronto, Canada with a main event of Hulk Hogan verses Paul Orndorff which drew around 70,000 people. Plus, Jim Crockett Promotions (NWA) takes over Central States wrestling, The Machines come to the WWF, and AWA crowd have fallen into the hundreds.

Bryan and Tom recap Monday Night Raw while Tom trolls Bryan.

Bryan and Tom recap a busy news weekend in wrestling.

It's the 4th of July weekend and the YLP Realm is buzzing with celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States. On Episode 474 of the YLP Podcast, Mr. YLP Himself breaks down his thoughts on what went down last Saturday at WWE Night of Champions, including his thoughts on Sami Zayn finally winning the Undisputed WWE Championship for the first time in his career, Oba Femi winning the King of the Ring tournament, the steel cage match between Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker, and much more.Also on this week's episode of the pod, Mr. YLP brings back The 3 Count, including news on NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi having a "productive conversation with AEW's Tony Khan, as well as news on Dave Meltzer discussing who was supposed to appear at last weekend's AEW Forbidden Door pay-per-view.EMAIL MR. YLP AT: younglionsperspective@gmail.comFOLLOW MR. YLP ON: Instagram - @ylp_podcast | X - @YLPerspectiveBUY YOUR WAR & YLP MERCH HERE: wrestle-addict-radio.shop.fourthwall.com

It's the 4th of July weekend and the YLP Realm is buzzing with celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States. On Episode 474 of the YLP Podcast, Mr. YLP Himself breaks down his thoughts on what went down last Saturday at WWE Night of Champions, including his thoughts on Sami Zayn finally winning the Undisputed WWE Championship for the first time in his career, Oba Femi winning the King of the Ring tournament, the steel cage match between Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker, and much more.Also on this week's episode of the pod, Mr. YLP brings back The 3 Count, including news on NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi having a "productive conversation with AEW's Tony Khan, as well as news on Dave Meltzer discussing who was supposed to appear at last weekend's AEW Forbidden Door pay-per-view.EMAIL MR. YLP AT: younglionsperspective@gmail.comFOLLOW MR. YLP ON: Instagram - @ylp_podcast | X - @YLPerspectiveBUY YOUR WAR & YLP MERCH HERE: wrestle-addict-radio.shop.fourthwall.com

It's Fun Friday!

Bryan and Tom recap Dynamite and prep listeners for a loooooong Collision.

This week on the Experience, Jim reviews Paul Heyman's interview with Chris Van Vliet, and AEW Dynamite! Plus Jim looks at a 2007 TNA agent report, and the letter he wrote to Jeff Jarrett! Also, WWE ticket prices, Dave Meltzer's thoughts on the Meltzer Driver, Chris Adams & Rod Price, Ole & the Road Warriors, and much more! Thanks to our episode sponsors: TUSHY: 3 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off TUSHY with the code JCE at https://hellotushy.com/JCE ULTRA: Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code JCE at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches Follow Jim and Brian on Twitter: @TheJimCornette @GreatBrianLast Join Jim Cornette's College Of Wrestling Knowledge on Patreon to access the archives & more! https://www.patreon.com/Cornette Subscribe to the Official Jim Cornette channel on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/c/OfficialJimCornette Visit Jim's official site at www.JimCornette.com for merch, live dates, commentaries and more! You can listen to Brian on the 6:05 Superpodcast at 605pod.com or wherever you find your favorite podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

K100 w/ Konnan & Disco is presented to you by FanDuel Sportsbook! Quickest deposits & withdrawals, plus betting available on all sports in the US & worldwide! Support K100 & check out the best in the game, FanDuel! Plus use code BLEAV & receive up to $150 in credits after your first $5 bet! The newest K100 ReHash includes a mailbag covering: Konnan's view of Paul London as a nice but quirky guy; an email claiming Dave Meltzer said Kenny Omega is better than Roman Reigns, which they dispute, plus criticism of fans saying they “gave Meltzer a pass” ; how entrance music strongly affects a wrestler's perception, with examples like Austin, Goldberg, and Karrion Kross; a brief recap of Jim Cornette blocking Brian Zane; wrestlers they were surprised became champions (Benoit, Eddie, Rey, JBL, Jinder); Konnan's Arena Mexico mask vs. hair finish with Perro Aguayo; Eddie Guerrero's pressure as WWE champion; Rick Steiner as a backstage bully; social media helping and hurting wrestling; FSW/Pluto and talents like Remy Marcel; complaints about sloppy kickouts; and Disco's Twitter exchange with Tony Khan calling him an “irrelevant parasite.” The episode ends with Frankie Kazarian's “Juicy Seal” music reviews, burying an “Eddie Guerrero” titled song as a bait-and-switch and approving another track despite debate. Check out our Patreon site at Konnan.me and Patreon.com/Konnan for hours of extra audio, exclusive video, listener roundtable discussion shows, the show's 8+ year archive, plus so much more! Get Interactive on Twitter @Konnan5150 @TheRealDisco  @TheCCNetwork1 @K100Konnan @TheHughezy @HarryRuiz @HugoSavinovich @RoyLucier @TwoManPowerTrip @LingusMafia Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KeepinIt100OFFICIAL @K100Konnan on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Rugiet's 3-in-1 formula gets you ready in just 15 mins on avg & effects can last up to 36 hrs. Stay confident, present, & in control in the bedroom! Connect at rugiet.com/k100 to see if Rugiet Ready's right for you. You can use code K100 to get 15% off! Check out LegacySupps.com and use the code K100 for 10% off of their fat burner, pre workout, testosterone supplement, and sleep aid! Brought to you by friend of the show, Nick Aldis! Plus they now carry Women's supplements, brought to you by Mickie James! Go to shipstation.com and use code K100 for sixty days for free! ShipStation's intelligence driven platform brings order management, rate shopping, inventory and returns, warehouse systems, and comprehensive analytics all in one place. Go to shipstation.com and use code K100! Sixty days gives you plenty of time to see exactly how much time and money you're saving on every shipment! TheAeonMan.com brings you high quality Superfood Protein, world class New Zealand Deer Antler Velvet extract for natural testosterone, & supplements to eradicate joint pain & more for all of your health & needs! Use code WELCOME15 for 15% off! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bryan and Tom recap NXT and talk about the first ever PRODUCE show.

Today, we take the time machine back to September 2, 1986, and grab the Wrestling Observer Newsletter out of the mailbox to find out that Hulk Hogan verses Paul Orndorff in Toronto, Canada (AKA: The Big Event) is expected to break all sorts of box office records. Plus, it appears as though Central States Wrestling is about to fall to Jim Crockett Promotions, but Dave Meltzer thinks Bill Watts and the UWF still stand a chance to be the big number two promotions. AWA is drawing terrible crowds and more. Plus, on a special Patreon overrun edition: Is the Wrestling Observer website failing and dying?

Bryan and Lance review Monday Night Raw.

Bryan recaps the PLE-filled weekend!

Fun Friday ahead of a PLE busy weekend!

  Backbone Wrestling Network…. Welcome back to Meltzer Knows Best (?), where we will continue our journey with yet another that Dave Meltzer considers a 5 star match. In episode #6, the guys travel back to the Arena Coliseo de Mexico City on June 22 2024 to talk about Zack Sabre Jr. vs Hechicero in a 2 out of 3 falls match. Check out the match yourself and then listen along to our breakdown!   https://www.tokyvideo.com/video/hechicero-vs-zack-sabre-jr-cmll-sabados-de-coliseo

Bryan and Lance talk ladders, preview a busy weekend in wrestling, and recap Dynamite.

Bryan and Tom recap NXT and welcome Orange Crush back to the show.

This week on the Experience, Jim reviews Gunther vs. Cody Rhodes with Sami Zayn as referee on Smackdown, and talks about TNA's releases & developmental deal with OVW, world champion schedules from July 1984, and more! Plus Jim reviews AEW Dynamite, and Dave Meltzer blaming the fans for AEW's bad episode! Thanks to our episode sponsors: RIDGE: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code JCE at https://www.Ridge.com/JCE #Ridgepod HELIX: Go to helixsleep.com/jce for 20% off sitewide and bigger discounts on Luxe and Elite Mattresses DRAFTKINGS CASINO: Download the DraftKings Casino app and sign up with code JCE to claim your Flex Spins and experience Cashingo—the feature you can’t play anywhere else! Follow Jim and Brian on Twitter: @TheJimCornette @GreatBrianLast Join Jim Cornette's College Of Wrestling Knowledge on Patreon to access the archives & more! https://www.patreon.com/Cornette Subscribe to the Official Jim Cornette channel on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/c/OfficialJimCornette Visit Jim's official site at www.JimCornette.com for merch, live dates, commentaries and more! You can listen to Brian on the 6:05 Superpodcast at 605pod.com or wherever you find your favorite podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryan and Lance discuss injuries and recap Raw.

Bryan and Tom share the news from the weekend in wrestling.

After another incredible showing at Calgary's Dungeon Wrestling this past weekend, TNA World Champion Mike Santana sat down with Mike McGuire to talk all about the past couple years, including his current status as the TNA Wrestling World Champion! Amidst the rumors and speculation, we let Santana speak for himself in this fun and enlightening conversation. Plus, Mike chats with the Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer on another incredibly busy weekend on the way with TNA, WWE, NXT and AEW all running PLE/PPV events throughout the weekend. This is a can't miss episode of McGuire on Wrestling!  

Fun Friday gets you ready for the weekend in wrestling!

Bryan and Lance talk about TNA departures and recap Dynamite.

Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 190 is headlined by a major development in Janel Grant's lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE, as all parties have received approval to move the case toward private arbitration. We discuss what the canceled June 16 hearing, the July 10 status report, and the potential move to confidential arbitration could mean, not just legally but publicly, as questions grow about whether WWE and TKO may eventually test the waters for a Vince McMahon rehabilitation tour. We also break down CM Punk's expected WWE return. Punk has been announced for FanaticsFest on July 19, reports continue to point toward a return on or before the July 6 Raw near Chicago, and Dave Meltzer reports WWE's current plan is for Punk to join the SmackDown roster. We examine the teased Cody Rhodes program, why creative changes delayed his return, and what it could mean for SummerSlam. Rhea Ripley is dealing with issues both inside and outside the ring. WWE revealed that the Women's Champion is being evaluated for a knee injury suffered in Italy, while Ripley also opened up about fans crossing major boundaries, including showing up at her home and one person obtaining her personal phone number after being unable to purchase SmackDown tickets. On the AEW side, we look at ticket sales for Redemption in Montreal and Grand Slam Mexico, with both events showing encouraging early momentum. Redemption has distributed 4,782 tickets and is already approaching AEW's previous Bell Centre number, while Grand Slam Mexico sits at 5,146 tickets distributed, well above AEW's current 2026 attendance average. We also cover NJPW Dominion 2026, where five championships changed hands. Yota Tsuji regained the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, Shota Umino captured the IWGP Global Championship, YOH became the 100th IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion, Aaron Wolf reclaimed the NEVER Openweight Championship, and Great O Khan and HENARE captured the IWGP Tag Team Championships. Plus, Gabe Kidd returned and immediately inserted himself into the title picture. The road to G1 Climax 36 is now set as NJPW finalizes its play in matches. We discuss Aaron Wolf's rapid rise, the final qualifying matches, and how the field is shaping up before the tournament begins July 11 in Chicago. John Cena also shares new details on the planned John Cena Classic, including WWE's version of an All Star Game, a new championship, fan voting, cross brand exhibition matches, and the possibility, however unlikely, of one more match. Plus, UFC Freedom 250 becomes one of the strangest stories of the year. The FBI says it foiled an alleged attack plot targeting the White House event, Dana White publicly criticized Josh Hokit's remarks about Michelle Obama, Roman Reigns, Nick Khan, Paul Levesque, Shane McMahon, and Declan McMahon were all in attendance, and Daniel Cormier found himself at the center of a bizarre social media controversy involving Eric Trump. From there, we head to TNA, where the company is undergoing major changes. Tessa Blanchard has been granted her release after reportedly declining an exclusive contract offer, while longtime creative figure Tommy Dreamer has mutually parted ways with the promotion after nearly a decade in leadership and creative roles. We break down the reported wrestling politics involving TNA, WWE, AAA, CMLL, and AEW that may have contributed to Blanchard's departure, discuss Dreamer's exit and his impact on the company behind the scenes, examine the reports linking Road Dogg to a potential role in TNA's creative future, and explore what these departures could mean for the company's direction moving forward. We also preview the week ahead, including Cody Rhodes defending the WWE Championship against Gunther with Sami Zayn as special guest referee, Charlotte Flair facing Liv Morgan in the Queen of the Ring semifinals, Mercedes Moné battling Hazuki in the Owen Hart Tournament, AEW's continued build toward Forbidden Door, and a loaded slate of action from NJPW, TNA, and more. Be sure to support the show and join our Patreon for just $2.99 a month at Patreon.com/TheTurnbuckleTavern for exclusive content. Follow us on social media @TurnbuckleTavern for all the latest updates. Until the following week, when we wine and dine with you kings and queens, stay out of the alley and away from the pork and beans. Good luck and good speed.

Bryan and Tom recap Smackdown (kind of) and are joined by wrestler Nixi XS.

Lance recaps Raw while Bryan tries to figure out where the fire alarm noise if coming from.

Bryan and Tom recap Smackdown and the rest of the weekend in wrestling.

A solo Fred show this week, where Dave Meltzer joins the show to share his thoughts on the results of the Greatest Wrestler Ever project's 2026 results. We discuss a bunch of different workers from the top 200 and what Dave thinks about their work. It's a fun show - check it out!Check out the full results here: https://forums.prowrestlingonly.com/topic/58484-2026-gwe-master-rankings-list-corrected/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A solo Fred show this week, where Dave Meltzer joins the show to share his thoughts on the results of the Greatest Wrestler Ever project's 2026 results. We discuss a bunch of different workers from the top 200 and what Dave thinks about their work. It's a fun show - check it out!Check out the full results here: https://forums.prowrestlingonly.com/topic/58484-2026-gwe-master-rankings-list-corrected/

Backbone Wrestling Network…. Welcome back to Meltzer Knows Best (?), where we will continue our journey with yet another that Dave Meltzer considers a 5 star match. In episode #5, the guys travel back to the Korakuen Hall on May 23, 2019 to talk about Will Ospreay vs Bandido from Best of the Super Juniors 2019. Check out the match yourself and then listen along to our breakdown! https://www.tokyvideo.com/it/video/njpw-best-of-super-juniors-will-ospreay-vs-bandido

David and Kaz start the show by wondering how often WWE should be chasing “five-star matches” after the Mask vs. Mask epic between the El Grande Americanos received 5.75 stars from Dave Meltzer.Then, they focus in on Chad Gable and try to figure out his ceiling, including whether a world championship run may be in his future.The guys close the show by laying out the options ahead for The Bloodline, including whether a third iteration of the faction may surface with the Zilla Fatu-to-WWE rumors swirling even more. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a story that broke early in the weekend, the lawsuit between WWE Shareholders and Vince McMahon and TKO executives has been dropped.  While not a criminal trial, the implications of the trial being dropped are still being learned.  How much money could Vince McMahon and TKO be liable for - if anything?   Mercedes Mone has returned to AEW TV, adding some bigger star power to the Women's division and the Owen Hart Tournament.  Chad Gable, after dropping the El Grande Americano mask is back for redemption, and possibly a true opportunity.  Danhausen is expanding his curse range, and more! The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer joins Mike McGuire for an extended discussion on these topics, plus a deeper look into the situation among Japanese Wrestling in 2026.  With New Japan Pro Wrestling joining a conglomerate of several other companies, what does the future hold for fans in and of Japan's stars? Plus, some indy experiences, and how a simple investment could boost independent wrestling's production quality. For more on our shows, visit celebratewrestling.com  

Fred rides solo to talk about the latest news in AEW, quick reviews of the last two episodes of Dynamite, how Dave Meltzer didn't rate Mark Davis-Will Ospreay a 5.75-star match, and the VOW 30 Under 30 & Greatest Wrestler Ever 100 lists. It should be a fun little time that I hope you enjoy.Like, comment, and subscribe. Thanks for listening.Our theme song is Natural Duality by Joseph McDade.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on the Experience, Jim talks about WWE's recent talent releases, Dave Meltzer's star ratings for WrestleMania 42, Ric Flair's comments about Ludwig Kaiser, wrestler security concerns in Vegas, TKO executive compensation, and much more! Plus Jim reviews WWE Smackdown & recaps AEW Dynamite! Thanks to our episode sponsor: RAYCON: Celebrate the moms in your life! Go to buyraycon.com/JCE to get 15% off the Everyday Earbuds Classic. Follow Jim and Brian on Twitter: @TheJimCornette @GreatBrianLast Join Jim Cornette's College Of Wrestling Knowledge on Patreon to access the archives & more! https://www.patreon.com/Cornette Subscribe to the Official Jim Cornette channel on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/c/OfficialJimCornette Visit Jim's official site at www.JimCornette.com for merch, live dates, commentaries and more! You can listen to Brian on the 6:05 Superpodcast at 605pod.com or wherever you find your favorite podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.