Podcast appearances and mentions of Dave Meltzer

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Your Questions ANSWERED! Michael Sidgwick & Michael Hamflett answer your burning wrestling questions, including...Why Won't WWE Book Cody Rhodes Vs CM Punk?How To Fix Backstage Segments Mostly Suck?What Next For AJ Styles?Dave Meltzer's Impact On Wrestling In 2026?The Undertaker In AEW?!ENJOY! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 164 of Wrestling Tonight, powered by G FUEL and Dick Lazers. Use code TAVERN for 20 percent off. Acefield Retro and Chad are back, and this week is built around the road to Royal Rumble: Riyadh, while also zooming out to examine how WWE, AEW, TNA, AAA, NJPW, Stardom — and the global wrestling economy itself — are all adjusting direction at the same time. We open with a full preview of Royal Rumble: Riyadh, taking place January 31, 2026 at the King Abdullah Financial District as part of Riyadh Season. This marks the first traditional Royal Rumble ever held outside North America, the first Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia, and the first of WWE's "Big Five" events to take place in the Kingdom. We break down why this Rumble matters more than usual, with both the men's and women's winners earning world championship matches at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, the event's return to its traditional January slot, and the shift in distribution with ESPN streaming the Rumble in the U.S. for the first time while Netflix carries most international markets. From there, we dig into what's already locked in for Riyadh: the Men's and Women's Royal Rumble matches, Drew McIntyre defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against the winner of the Saturday Night's Main Event four-way, and Gunther vs. AJ Styles in a career-threatening match where Styles must retire if he loses. We also run through the early betting odds, where Roman Reigns and Bron Breakker sit at the top of the board, followed by Sami Zayn, Gunther, and Cody Rhodes, and discuss what those numbers tell us about WWE's short-term and long-term thinking. We cover the growing list of announced entrants on both the men's and women's sides and how the field is already beginning to take shape. We then pivot into Saturday Night's Main Event fallout from Montreal, breaking down Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu, AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, the Women's Tag Team Championship defense with Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY against Liv Morgan & Roxanne Perez, and the massive four-way number one contender's match featuring Damian Priest, Randy Orton, Sami Zayn, and Trick Williams, with the winner stepping directly into McIntyre's title picture at the Royal Rumble. From there, we widen the lens to WrestleMania season planning. We discuss WWE's current reluctance to turn Cody Rhodes heel, how WrestleMania 42 plans remain fluid, and why AJ Lee vs. Becky Lynch is shaping up as one of the most locked-in matches on the card. We also look ahead to WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia, with The Rock openly addressing his excitement for the event and internal speculation swirling about possible appearances from Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin as WWE enters its busiest stretch of the year. We then shift fully into the global business of wrestling, as Dave Meltzer reports that Místico has headlined 13 consecutive sellouts at Arena Mexico in 2026, a venue that holds approximately 16,000 fans. Meltzer called the run unprecedented, noting that sustained, high-frequency sellouts in the same building represent a business pattern rarely seen in wrestling history. We contextualize the streak against past drawing eras, the legacy of El Santo, and why comparisons to Japan or North American touring models often miss the structural realities of how wrestling draws actually function. We also discuss the growing push for Místico to capture a major championship currently held by talent from All Elite Wrestling, and what that would signal about CMLL's place in the current power structure. Outside WWE, AEW remains in a moment of transition. We break down Powerhouse Hobbs officially signing with WWE, the company parting ways with longtime executive Nik Sobic, and what those exits say about AEW's current phase. We also cover Will Ospreay's next step toward a return as he undergoes a medical evaluation, Hikaru Shida being backstage in Orlando as she edges closer to U.S. competition, and clarity emerging on AEW's streaming future as reports indicate the promotion is expected to remain aligned with Warner-backed platforms rather than moving to Netflix. TNA continues to operate within a shared ecosystem, as we revisit the fallout from Genesis and Impact's AMC debut amid lingering visa issues, the accidental TNA+ audio leak revealing No Surrender plans, Trey Miguel's emotional return, and the Knockouts Tag Team picture coming into focus with ZaRuca crowned as new number one contenders. We also hit international headlines, including AAA's FOX era officially beginning, Dominik Mysterio's accidental AEW belt graphic during a promo, El Hijo del Vikingo emerging as number one contender for the Mega Championship, NJPW seeing TMDK lose the NEVER Six-Man titles at Korakuen Hall, and Stardom keeping its options open following an alleged intellectual property violation involving trading cards. Episode 164 is a full-scale snapshot of the wrestling industry at a turning point — Royal Rumble season underway, WrestleMania plans coming into focus, media rights shifting, talent moving, and promotions everywhere adjusting direction rather than delivering final outcomes as the calendar heats up.  

James explores wrestling criticism and talks about the works of FR Leavis, Deconstructionism, Dave Meltzer and how it affects our wrestling enjoyment.

This week, join Mike McGuire as the road to WWE's Royal Rumble continues! After securing the main event of the show at Saturday Night's Main Event in Montreal, Sami Zayn is set to face Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship.  We get YOUR feedback as to whether or not Sami will actually win the title! Plus, you'll meet Nick Szalanski, promoter of the BC Interior's "Thrash Wrestling".  Find out how Thrash Wrestling transformed from the kind of wrestling that would turn some away, into a well-known and community backed promotion which continues to grow and thrive. The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer joins the show to discuss Sami Zayn's chances of winning the WWE Title, whether or not AJ Styles will REALLY retire at the Rumble, AEW's upcoming Pay Per View build and more! For more on our shows, visit celebratewrestling.com 

Support our sponsor this week by using the link below for the exclusive Solomonster offer!EXPRESSVPN ▶ Get an extra FOUR MONTHS FREE of the #1 trusted VPN at http://www.expressvpn.com/solomonsterRSPW Rewind returns after a lengthy absence with Episode 38 reviewing posts in the RSPW newsgroup and what wrestling fans were talking about (and complaining about) as far back as 1990! In this installment, there's a LOT of divided opinion about Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez, as well as John Cena after his WWE debut in 2002, right on through the early days of his first reign as WWE champion. I thought it would be appropriate to look back at the early days of Cena's career given his recent retirement.  Enjoy!***Follow Solomonster on X (formerly Twitter) for news and opinion:http://x.com/solomonsterSubscribe to the Solomonster Sounds Off on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSolomonster?sub_confirmation=1Become a Solomonster Sounds Off Channel Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jcg7mk93fGNqWPMfl_Aig/join

On this week's episode Walt and Tom discussDrew McIntyre's title winSaudi Arabia Stadium issues Dave Meltzer...and so much more!!

Why is Manitoba's Premier trying to get John Cena's attention?  Will Montreal fans leave Saturday Night's Main Event happy next weekend? Does London REALLY have a hope of getting a WrestleMania?  Plus, was TNA's premiere on AMC as bad as the internet is saying?  We cover all these topics and more this week! Join Mike McGuire with guests Dave Meltzer and Joe Aguinaldo to go over the week in wrestling, including all those stories, plus results from TNA's Genesis Pay-Per-View, an update on Powerhouse Hobbs, MJF v. Bandido and a preview of this week's WWE from Ireland and Eastern Canada! Also, a list of upcoming events Celebrate Wrestling will be present at or supporting in Western Canada and more! For more on our shows, visit celebratewrestling.com  

This week on the Drive Thru, Jim reviews WWE Raw, and talks about the 2025 South Korean wrestling awards, Chris Jericho, Vince McMahon & Endeavor's pre-sale plans, Dave Meltzer's top rated matches of 2025, the Dallas wrestling war of 1953 & the burning of the Sportatorium, WWE without former AEW stars, Steve Keirn & Nelson Royal at Crockett Cup '87, and much more! Thanks to our episode sponsors: PRIZEPICKS: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/JCE and use code JCE to get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! MANDO: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code JCE at shopmando.com! #mandopod HELIX: Go to helixsleep.com/jce for 27% Off Sitewide exclusive for listeners of the Jim Cornette Experience! RAYCON: Essential Open Earbuds are here to help you crush your new year goals. Go to buyraycon.com/jceOPEN to get 20% off sitewide Send in your question for the Drive-Thru to: CornyDriveThru@gmail.com Follow Jim and Brian on Twitter: @TheJimCornette @GreatBrianLast Merch! https://arcadianvanguard.com/ 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.

It's another new era for the little wrestling radio show that could, as McGuire on Wrestling adds Kelowna's AM 1150 to our list of carriers!  While part of this week serves as a reintroduction, we have a lot to talk about after and ahead of some big weeks in wrestling. Drew McIntyre is once again WWE Champion, and The Alternate Commentary's Mitch Hontzias and DImitri Korolis chime in with their thoughts on the title change. The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer speaks this week about the WWE Raw/Stranger Things crossover, whether or not stars crossing brands means anything anymore, Andrade El Idolo, and whether or not there is any fire to the smoke that Chris Jericho could be making his TNA Wrestling debut as part of their new AMC launch.  Plus, hear Dave and Mike discuss the sudden resurgence of Kit Wilson, and whether or not WWE have lightning in a bottle! Lawsuits, injury updates and more! For more on our shows, visit celebratewrestling.com    

The MAJesty break down why it's now impossible to imagine wrestling without Joe Tessitore, debate whether Rhea Ripley should move on from tag teams, and why she may need to embrace a heel turn when a split with IYO SKY finally happens. Plus, what WWE should really be doing with Oba Femi, and Rosenberg fires back at Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez's takes on Seth Rollins' injury angle.Listen to Cheap Heat Live Fridays 12pm- 2pm EST on Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7 on Channel 156.Call in at 844-344-4893Wanna stay MAJ?Join our PateronFollow @cheapheatpod on Instagram and TikTok @cheapheatpodsubscribe to Rosenberg's Youtube Channel.Email the show Rosenbergwrestling@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hiroshi Tanahashi, one of the most important figures in New Japan Pro Wrestling history - perhaps second only to its founder - has wrestled his last match.  The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer offers some insight on that, as well as the 20th Wrestle Kingdom event as a whole. Also, find out why you never want Vince McMahon or other WWE officials to be in charge of YOUR web security, and feel free to join us in reading into some interesting tour scheduling for the lead singer of Fozzy... It's been almost one full year since WWE Raw debuted on Netflix in the US, and all WWE content moved to the streaming service internationally.  It feels like forever ago, but this week, Mike McGuire takes a look back at some of that year, including the premiere episode. As the anniversary comes up, WWE has a big show planned, but is there more to read in a certain star's social media comments?  Plus, more call-ups from NXT are expected, and a Canadian Legend is hanging up his boots! Next week, McGuire on Wrestling makes its official premiere on AM 1150 out of Kelowna, BC!  For more about our shows, visit celebratewrestling.com  

John Pollock catches up with Dave Meltzer to discuss the major stories of 2025 and ones to watch in the new year.The editor of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter returns to POST Wrestling to discuss the death of Hulk Hogan, AEW's perception rebound, CMLL's massive year, WWE on Netflix, and the retirement of Hiroshi Tanahashi. Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this interview they cover a vast array of topics including, how Dave found success in wrestling media, how The Observer Newsletter blew up with subscribers, wrestling of today vs the past, wrestling 2025 news, his 5 star match rating system and more! FOLLOW WRESTLING OBSERVER NEWSLETTER: Twitter: https://x.com/davemeltzerWON Website: https://www.f4wonline.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingObserver CONNECT WITH DENISE SALCEDO ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Tik Tok: https://www.youtube.com/denisesalcedo Twitter: https://twitter.com/_denisesalcedoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_denisesalcedo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisesalcedovideos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/denisesalcedo Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/hollywooddenisesalcedo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At long last the 5 Star Match Game returns! We've been on hiatus but we would never miss our year end spectacular! Yes, our power panel of Alan Counihan (@Alan4L), Mike Spears (@fujiiheya), and Case Lowe (@_inyourcase) fields five rounds of trivia about the wrestling world of 2025. Biases are revealed and grievances aired! Alan can't beat the WWE fan allegations! Case gets retweeted by Dave Meltzer! Don't you dare miss it!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

At long last the 5 Star Match Game returns! We've been on hiatus but we would never miss our year end spectacular! Yes, our power panel of Alan Counihan (@Alan4L), Mike Spears (@fujiiheya), and Case Lowe (@_inyourcase) fields five rounds of trivia about the wrestling world of 2025. Biases are revealed and grievances aired! Alan can't beat the WWE fan allegations! Case gets retweeted by Dave Meltzer! Don't you dare miss it!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/five-star-match-game/donations

Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter joins Steven and Jeremy to talk about the career of Hiroshi Tanahashi! They discuss his early career, his time on top as the icon and what Tanahashi meant to New Japan, plus his challenges going forward as NJPW President. 

Bryan and Lance recap Raw and talk the latest news in wrestling.

Bryan and Lance recap Smackdown, World's End, and the rest of a busy weekend in wrestling.

Andrew Zarian recaps the busy holiday weekend in wrestling.

Tom and Bryan recap NXT and preview the holiday weekend in wrestling.

Kris and David are back to discuss the week-plus that was December 17-24, 2000. Topics of discussion include:Raw and Smackdown featuring a TON of Vince McMahon soap opera with neither show having much wrestling of note, all while ratings are declining.The Rock and The Undertaker becoming WWF Tag Team hampions for a one day title change that nobody remembers.Road Dogg being extremely thin ice due to his personal issues.New Japan and all of their political issues with both Shinya Hashimoto and Motoko Baba.NOAH having its best match to date in the form of Jun Akiyama vs. Kenta Kobashi at Ariake Colosseum.Just how “Bangable” was Survival Tobita?The greatness of Toryumon.Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Ryan Gracie headlining a newsworthy PRIDE card.Akira Maeda attacking a female RINGS employee.The final ECW Arena show for ECW.Dave Meltzer talking about the future of “The Prototype” John Cena in UPW.A completely insane WCW section featuring the final Starrcade, DDP and Scott Steiner getting into a backstage fight, Kevin Nash being political as hell, and some wacky clips.This was a tremendous show, so we hope you enjoy it. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:02:44 Int'l: NJPW, NOAH, BattlARTS, Survival Tobita, Toryumon, PRIDE, Tokyo Sports Awards, AJW, Arsion, GAEA, NEO Ladies,CMLL, IWRG, Neza, Tijuana,& Puerto Rico2:15:57 Classic Commercial Break2:21:51 Halftime with Mark Wolf tribute3:00:28 Other USA: ECW, NWA Wildside, NWA Worldwide, Memphis Power Pro, UPW, & UrbanWA3:37:09 WCWTo 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 WWE Network, AEW Plus, 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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are back to discuss the week-plus that was December 17-24, 2000. Topics of discussion include:Raw and Smackdown featuring a TON of Vince McMahon soap opera with neither show having much wrestling of note, all while ratings are declining.The Rock and The Undertaker becoming WWF Tag Team hampions for a one day title change that nobody remembers.Road Dogg being extremely thin ice due to his personal issues.New Japan and all of their political issues with both Shinya Hashimoto and Motoko Baba.NOAH having its best match to date in the form of Jun Akiyama vs. Kenta Kobashi at Ariake Colosseum.Just how “Bangable” was Survival Tobita?The greatness of Toryumon.Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Ryan Gracie headlining a newsworthy PRIDE card.Akira Maeda attacking a female RINGS employee.The final ECW Arena show for ECW.Dave Meltzer talking about the future of “The Prototype” John Cena in UPW.A completely insane WCW section featuring the final Starrcade, DDP and Scott Steiner getting into a backstage fight, Kevin Nash being political as hell, and some wacky clips.This was a tremendous show, so we hope you enjoy it. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:02:44 Int'l: NJPW, NOAH, BattlARTS, Survival Tobita, Toryumon, PRIDE, Tokyo Sports Awards, AJW, Arsion, GAEA, NEO Ladies,CMLL, IWRG, Neza, Tijuana,& Puerto Rico2:15:57 Classic Commercial Break2:21:51 Halftime with Mark Wolf tribute3:00:28 Other USA: ECW, NWA Wildside, NWA Worldwide, Memphis Power Pro, UPW, & UrbanWA3:37:09 WCWTo 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 WWE Network, AEW Plus, 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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Tom and Lance recap a busy news day and take a look back at Monday Night Raw.

Tom and Bryan break down a busy weekend in wrestling and preview Monday Night Raw.

It's the final regular show for 2025, and while it's tightly packed, we've got lots here for you! While not "Pro wrestling", the Jake Paul/Anthony Joshua "match" that took place on the weekend has a lot of fans pointing fingers... but what about the three pointing back at ourselves?  Celebrate Wrestling's Joe Aguinaldo joins Mike McGuire to talk about the "fight", the money, and who's REALLY to blame. Plus, Dave Meltzer from The Wrestling Observer is back to talk all about some of the biggest stories and moments from 2025... Finally, as we get ready to release the beast that is the Holiday Hullabaloo 3, you'll find out the guest list for this annual extravaganza!  

Bryan breaks down AEW Dynamite solo.

Bryan breaks down AEW Dynamite solo.

Bryan and Tom break down NXT with a controversial finish.

Bryan loses his mind recapping Monday Night Raw (and Lance recaps things calmly).

John Cena has wrestled his last match... ever.  The Saturday Night's Main Event broadcast brought in some respectable numbers, some big name guests, and a LOT of money to WWE.  The forever long debate begins as to whether or not it was the "right" way to finish off his historic career.  We dive into that a bit with your feedback, and The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer also offers his thoughts. Also this week, meet Kate Kroll - known to wrestling fans as "Calamity Kate", the established pro-wrestler is also the driving force behind "LUNATIC: The Luna Vachon Story".  The documentary has seen some screentime at festivals in Canada and around the world, but will be making its broadcast debut this Tuesday, December 16 on "Hollywood Suite" - hollywoodsuite.ca Hear a little from Kate about how this film came to be, and Associate Producer, Greg Oliver, who helped bring the stories together using his vast connections and experience.  These interview hilights come from a full conversation that will post this week on the podcast feed. Thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing.  Find more about our shows at celebratewrestling.com  

Bryan and Tom recap John Cena's last match (and Tom takes the lead for cursing on the air).

Bryan and Tom reluctantly recap NXT.

Bryan Alvarez previews Smackdown and John Cena's last match as part of Fun Friday!

Bryan Alvarez recaps AEW Dynamite.

Bryan and Tom reluctantly recap NXT.

Bryan and Lance recap Monday Night Raw.

This week on the Experience, Jim reviews AEW Dynamite, and talks about Netflix buying WBD, Dave Meltzer's defense of Tony Khan, WWE Survivor Series star ratings, heat with Chyna & Triple H, 1981 Indianapolis, Jim's Comics Corner, and much more! Thanks to our episode sponsors: SHOPIFY: Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at shopify.com/jce. AURA FRAMES: Exclusive $45 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/JCE or use promo code JCE. RAYCON: Raycon audio products are up to 20% off this holiday season. Go to buyraycon.com/JCEOPEN to save on Raycon audio products sitewide. PRIZEPICKS: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/JCE and use code JCE to get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! @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.

What started as an off-cuff conversation turned into one of the most prolific interviews of the year.  You'll meet Ontario's Sheldon Jean... graduate of the CanAM Wrestling School in Windsor, Ontario.  He's been in TNA, wrestled around the world, is heavily featured in Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling, and continues to make a name for himself in his rising career. In this MOW Independent Spotlight preview, you'll hear how Sheldon came from being a basketball star to finding his home in the ring - plus how a fine line between confidence and arrogance CAN be walked successfully.  This is an interview you won't want to miss. The final days of John Cena's active wrestling career are almost up, as this Saturday he hangs up the boots for good (?) in his final match against Gunther. After comments on a late night talk show, hear why some fans are wondering WHEN EXACTLY Cena's last match will be, and what else to expect that night. Plus, The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer is here to explain the potential futures for TNA Wrestling and AEW as both companies had some major news revolving around their television and streaming carriers this week.  He and Mike also discuss Cena's last match, Austin Theory, and much more in their weekly chat. All that and much more - thank YOU for listening! For more on our shows, visit celebratewrestling.com  

Bryan Alvarez and Tom Lawlor recap a busy weekend in wrestling.

We're back from Thanksgiving break and frankly? We had a lot pent up that we needed to get out! From accidentally implying new kinks that make everyone uncomfortable to an expansion of our rich ham-based world, we go into hysterics for many, many very stupid reasons. In between, we talk through a weird, slightly-off episode of Dynamite, make up a few rumors we're hoping make their way back to Dave Meltzer, and are ready to be enchanted by our Third Connie! Join us… if you dare.(00:00) Chitchat Time(11:42) Pod Business & Allie Addresses Her Enemies(22:22) Samoa Joe, Eddie, Hangman(49:08) Women's Tag Tournament(1:00:55) Kris Statlander and Jamie Hayter(1:04:31) Mercedes Mone(1:07:59) Continental Classic and the EliteSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on the Drive Thru, Jim reviews WWE Survivor Series 2025! Plus Jim talks about TNA & AMC, Dave Meltzer's AEW Full Gear star ratings, Ric Flair & Hulk Hogan & street drugs, CM Punk's dog Larry, and much more! Thanks to our episode sponsors: SHOPIFY: Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at shopify.com/cornette. HELIX: Go to helixsleep.com/jce for 27% Off Sitewide exclusive for listeners of the Jim Cornette Experience! AURA FRAMES: Exclusive $45 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/JCE or use promo code JCE. RAYCON: Raycon audio products are up to 20% off this holiday season. Go to buyraycon.com/JCEOPEN to save on Raycon audio products sitewide. Send in your question for the Drive-Thru to: CornyDriveThru@gmail.com Follow Jim and Brian on Twitter: @TheJimCornette @GreatBrianLast Merch! https://arcadianvanguard.com/ 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.

Support our sponsor this week by using the link below for the exclusive Solomonster offer!MINT MOBILE ▶ Get your 3-month UNLIMITED wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at http://www.mintmobile.com/solomonster right now!Survivor Series was a huge letdown last night for so many different reasons, let me count all the ways and explain why, including one terrible direction they appear to be taking for WrestleMania.  Plus, they've somehow underwhelmed even MORE with this John Cena "Last Time Is Now" tournament, and why Cena should probably beat Gunther in his final match.  Plus, Dave Meltzer claims WWE has pitched a retirement storyline to Chris Jericho... Andrade speaks out about his WWE noncompete and where things stand... Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch make headlines with a podcast interview... AEW Continental Classic thoughts so far... Ric Flair claims STREET DRUGS are what killed Hulk Hogan... the end of the Monster Factory... dream matches that both exceeded expectations and fell short of them... and the story of the Kevin Nash MTV Spring Break incident.***Follow Solomonster on X (formerly Twitter) for news and opinion:http://x.com/solomonsterSubscribe to the Solomonster Sounds Off on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSolomonster?sub_confirmation=1Become a Solomonster Sounds Off Channel Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jcg7mk93fGNqWPMfl_Aig/join

The countdown to our debut on another new radio station is on, but getting us there was what some are saying was a "disappointing" WWE Survivor Series!  We'll talk about the good, the bad, and the WASTED TIME during WWE's latest PLE offering. Also joining the show, author and historian Greg Oliver joins the show to talk about his friend, the legendary pro-wrestling photographer, George Tahinos.  Hear from Greg a little bit about his friend, and why George Tahinos' photos told the stories of some of the most interesting times in recent pro wrestling history. The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer is back with some of the fallout from Survivor Series, including the reports of who the "masked man" was in the Men's War Games match, thoughts on the pacing of the show, and why Dominik truly is the GREATEST of all time... I may have added that last line out of personal opinion ;)  Dave also walks us through some of the historical names that were inducted into the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame this year.  Hear why names like Gran Hamada, Bobby Bruns, Dorell Dixon and others made the cut, and their contributions to the wrestling world. Plus, YOUR feedback with another rousing edition of "YAY!/BOO!: WWE Survivor Series" with Joe Aguinaldo joining the show! For more on our shows, visit celebratewrestling.com      

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad unload a jam-packed slate of headlines, controversy, and classic WCW insight. Eric dives into the return of the super cards concept and shares his unfiltered thoughts on Bret Hart's latest barrage of bombastic statements, including what Bret got right—and what he absolutely didn't. The guys also address Dave Meltzer labeling Eric a "grifter," with Bischoff responding the only way he knows how: directly, honestly, and with zero hesitation. Then, the conversation shifts to a deep dive into the creation and evolution of Raven's Flock. Did Eric see the faction as a unique, gritty piece of WCW storytelling? Or was it an idea he'd have rather left on the cutting room floor? Eric sets the record straight with behind-the-scenes insight you won't hear anywhere else. All that plus so much more on this can't-miss, no-holds-barred edition of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff. BUTCHER BOX - Get free turkey or ham in their first box, or choose ground beef for life - PLUS $20 off your first order. Go to http://ButcherBox.com/83WEEKS  to choose your offer and get this limited-time deal, with free shipping always. RIDGE - Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code 83WEEKS at https://www.Ridge.com/83WEEKS ! #Ridgepod SIGNOS - Visit http://SIGNOS.com  and get 25% off select plans with code 83WEEKS.  STEVEN SINGER JEWELER - NO ONE DOES REAL DIAMOND JEWELRY BETTER. EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE AT STEVEN SINGER JEWELERS. ONLINE AT HTTP://IHATESTEVENSINGER.COM . ALWAYS WITH FAST AND FREE SHIPPING. THAT'S IHATESTEVENSINGER.COM  JCW LUNACY -  BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com  and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code 83WEEKS -- just pay $5 shipping. TUSHY - Over 2 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off Tushy with code 83WEEKS at http://hellotushy.com/83WEEKS  #tushypod THE PERFECT JEAN - F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code 83WEEKS15 at theperfectjean.nyc/83WEEKS15#theperfectjeanpod TRUE CLASSIC - Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/83WEEKS  ! #trueclassicpod SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com  to learn more.

This week on the Drive Thru, Jim reviews WWE Saturday Night's Main Event & Raw! Plus Jim talks about Tony Khan calling Dave Meltzer, the Top 20 wrestlers in their 20s, a photo of former AEW stars, OVW call-ups, and much more! Also, Jim plays Guess The Program! Thanks to our episode sponsors: SHOPIFY: Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at shopify.com/cornette. DRAFTKINGS CASINO: Download the app or go to https://casino.draftkings.com/ and use code CORNETTE at sign-up. HELIX: Go to helixsleep.com/jce for 27% Off Sitewide exclusive for listeners of the Jim Cornette Experience! RAYCON: Go to buyraycon.com/jce to save up to 30% off on Raycon audio products sitewide during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Send in your question for the Drive-Thru to: CornyDriveThru@gmail.com Follow Jim and Brian on Twitter: @TheJimCornette @GreatBrianLast Merch! https://arcadianvanguard.com/ 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.

00:41 – Discussion of AEW fan signs, merchandise, and Hangman Page's recent notoriety.02:54 – Introduction of AEW's new book and its author “Keg”; first impressions.09:05 – Early history of Tony Khan's wrestling fandom and the book's revisionist approach.11:41 – The book's portrayal of the wrestling landscape, including shots at NWA and other promotions.13:05 – Comparisons to DK encyclopedias and children's books; the book's visual style.14:31 – Excerpts from the book: Tony Khan's early internet wrestling community experiences.23:29 – The real indie wrestling boom, with a critique of the book's selective history.24:22 – TNA's role in wrestling and the broader landscape of promotions.25:10 – AEW's impact on the indies and the book's self-promotional tone.26:38 – The “all-star” mentality of AEW and its approach to talent acquisition.35:14 – The timing of the book's release and the perception of AEW as a “clown show.”37:25 – Satirical comparison: “If Scientology was a wrestling promotion, this would be AEW.”41:40 – Comparison of fast food pricing/business models to wrestling ticket pricing.45:30 – The Hart family, championship collecting, and the credibility of wrestling titles.57:13 – Introduction of AEW's new championship and Tommy Dreamer's reaction.59:13 – Dave Meltzer's response to criticism about the proliferation of wrestling titles.1:02:01 – Jokes about the “Undisputed Continental” title and the absurdity of belt names.1:06:53 – Disney's partnership with DraftKings and the implications for WWE.1:08:25 – WWE's ticket pricing, touring model, and the economics of live events.1:22:34 – Broader challenges in wrestling and the cost of living.1:41:55 – Eva Marie's interview about WWE, performing, and the Ridge Holland scenario.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

This week on the Experience, Jim reviews AEW Dynamite & WWE Raw highlights! Plus Jim talks about WWE's high ticket prices, Dave Meltzer's WrestleDream star ratings, Marko Stunt's new job, broken femurs, Abdullah The Butcher, and much more! Thanks to our episode sponsors: SHOPIFY: Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at shopify.com/jce PRIZEPICKS: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/JCE and use code JCE to get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! SURFSHARK: Go to https://surfshark.com/JCE or use code JCE at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! BRUNT: Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code JCE at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/jce @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's wrestling news, including...Mercedes Moné Calls Dave Meltzer A SALTY MARK!Andrade AEW Latest!John Cena Is Still A Massive Draw!An AEW Performance Centre?!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@AndyHMurray@WhatCultureWWE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Drive Thru, Jim reviews reviews WWE Raw & Smackdown! Plus Jim apologizes, and answers YOUR questions about ticket prices for John Cena's last match, Dave Meltzer's star ratings for All Out & Wrestlepalooza, ESPN giving grades to WWE events, Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels, Baby Doll, territory merch, booking ideas shot down, and much more! Thanks to our episode sponsors: SHOPIFY: Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at shopify.com/cornette PRIZEPICKS: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/JCE and use code JCE to get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Send in your question for the Drive-Thru to: CornyDriveThru@gmail.com Follow Jim and Brian on Twitter: @TheJimCornette @GreatBrianLast Merch! https://arcadianvanguard.com/ 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.