Podcast appearances and mentions of Dave Meltzer

A recap of a lengthy AEW Dynamite and Bryan's employment status is in question.

Nixi XS joins Bryan in studio and they recap a meh NXT with Tom.

Bryan and Lance recap Monday Night Raw.

This week, Mike McGuire is on the road with Canadian Wrestling's Elite and even brings you some of the show FROM an actual event! Also, with the launch of Sirius XM and WWE's "WWE Radio", Mike discusses what the future of wrestling audio content could look like, and why shows like ours may become more popular. Plus, The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer returns after his first ever trip to Arena Mexico to see CMLL live.  Hear Dave's thoughts on that experience, as well as whether or not AEW Redemption is a "B" Pay Per View, updates on Bayley and other AEW news, and WE get the answer as to Dave's rating of the Mercedes Mone/Maya World match from AEW Forbidden Door!  Sorta...  It's a fun episode on the road this week!  Thanks for listening and supporting INDEPENDENTLY PRODUCED Pro Wrestling Radio/Podcasts!

Bryan and Lance recap another looooong AEW PPV.

This week on the Drive Thru, Jim reviews WWE Saturday Night's Main Event! Plus Jim previews AEW Redemption, and talks about Jackie Fargo, the "It's Still Real To Me" viral clip, Dave Meltzer not rating Mercedes Moné's match, the lineal SMW champion, Vince & Janel going to arbitration, and much more! Also, Jim begins his look at 1994's Top 20 Wrestlers in their 20s! Thanks to our episode sponsors: HEXCLAD: Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.com/JCE! #hexcladpartner RIDGE: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code JCE at https://www.Ridge.com/JCE 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.

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 crew discusses watching AEW Dynamite live, considering the show decent but not how they'd book it. They praise tension within the Don Callis Family, arguing heels shouldn't automatically get along, but criticize AEW's high-risk match style and predictable outcomes, citing Kevin Knight beating Darby before facing Kenny Omega. They describe “Crash TV” Russo-style pacing, then argue AEW fixates on minute-by-minute ratings while failing at audience capture through recaps and effective short-form social clips, contrasting WWE's promo/storyline clips with AEW's GIF-heavy match-spot posts and debating Dave Meltzer's view of “casual fans.” They recap key angles (Callis Family tag, Foley mediating Thekla/Willow, Jay White vs Connors, Death Riders attacking Copeland/Christian, women's hardcore tag, Omega/Moxley/Ospreay main event ending with Knight posing with two belts) and largely pan the upcoming “Redemption” pay-per-view card as rushed and not worth $50, while briefly discussing WBD/Paramount merger rumors and distrust of Tony Khan's public statements. 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.

This week on the Drive Thru, Jim reviews WWE Saturday Night's Main Event! Plus Jim previews AEW Redemption, and talks about Jackie Fargo, the "It's Still Real To Me" viral clip, Dave Meltzer not rating Mercedes Moné's match, the lineal SMW champion, Vince & Janel going to arbitration, and much more! Also, Jim begins his look at 1994's Top 20 Wrestlers in their 20s! Thanks to our episode sponsors: HEXCLAD: Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.com/JCE! #hexcladpartner RIDGE: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code JCE at https://www.Ridge.com/JCE 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.

Jim Valley has all the latest in the world of wrestling.

Steve & Larson revisit WRESTLEMANIA X-SEVEN to answer the big question: is it actually the greatest WrestleMania of all time, as so many fans claim? Dave Meltzer called it the culmination of the wrestling boom — but does it hold up? We break down the Astrodome classic match by match, from the iconic TLC II to Vince vs. Shane, HHH vs. Undertaker, and the legendary Rock vs. Stone Cold main event with THAT heel turn. Full retro review, reactions, and analysis! Consider joining Friendo Club by clicking JOIN ($5/month) OR becoming a $5+ Patron at http://www.patreon.com/steveandlarson!

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Episode 196 of Wrestling Tonight is LIVE! WWE and SiriusXM have officially launched WWE Radio, replacing Pro Wrestling Nation with a 24/7 company-branded channel featuring live Premium Live Event commentary, WWE podcasts, Superstar interviews and Busted Open Radio as the centerpiece of its daily lineup. On the surface, it looks like another major media expansion for WWE. But does it represent something much bigger? This week, we're dedicating the entire episode to breaking down what WWE Radio really means for the future of wrestling media. We examine how the launch changes the perception of Busted Open, Jim Ross' recent criticism that the show had become a "WWE infomercial," and whether an official WWE-branded platform can still be viewed as an independent voice covering the wrestling industry. From there, we dive into WWE's broader media strategy, exploring how the company continues to expand its influence through television, podcasts, streaming, partnerships and now national radio. We also discuss WWE's ongoing counterprogramming of AEW, including Dave Meltzer's recent comments, the fan reaction across the wrestling community, and whether these scheduling decisions are about winning individual weekends or strengthening WWE's long-term position within the industry. Finally, we take a deeper look at the larger media conversation. How does company-controlled media differ from independent journalism? Can promotional platforms also provide objective analysis? And what happens when one company increasingly controls not only the biggest wrestling product, but also more of the platforms discussing it? Join us for one of the most in-depth conversations we've ever had as we examine WWE Radio, media influence, editorial independence and the future of wrestling coverage. Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.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 #8, the guys travel back to the Korakuen Hall on April 20, 1991, to talk about a 6 man tag from Japan, Mitsuharu Misawa, Kenta Kobashi, & Toshiaki Kawada vs Jumbo Tsuruta, Akira Taue, and Masanobu Fuchi. Check out the match yourself and then listen along to our breakdown! https://youtu.be/Hpw7uZPVad0?is=PuCAvK2oyBO9d2A7

Bryan didn't get fired!

Bryan and Tom try to get through the latest news and Tom recaps NXT solo.

Bryan and Lance talk about almost everything wrestling besides Monday Night Raw.

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.

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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.

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.

Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 193 is headlined by one of the most shocking championship changes of the year as CM Punk reclaimed the Undisputed WWE Championship in his hometown of Chicago, major backstage reports revealed WWE's long-term plans for Oba Femi, AEW prepares for Beach Break, and questions continue to surround WWE's handling of its ID program. We begin in WWE, where CM Punk stunned Chicago by defeating Sami Zayn in a surprise Raw main event to become the new Undisputed WWE Champion. After Cody Rhodes was attacked backstage by Gunther before his scheduled title match, Punk stepped in as the replacement challenger and defeated Zayn in a thrilling 20-minute championship match, ending Sami's reign after just nine days. We discuss Punk capturing his eighth recognized WWE/World Championship, his emotional 2011-inspired celebration through the crowd, the refrigerator callback on Instagram, and what this title change means heading into SummerSlam for Cody Rhodes, Gunther, Roman Reigns, and the rest of WWE's main event picture. We also break down reports that WWE's decision to have Oba Femi give up the World Heavyweight Championship opportunity he earned through King of the Ring was the plan from the very beginning. According to Dave Meltzer, WWE wants to build Femi vs. Roman Reigns into the biggest match possible rather than rushing it at SummerSlam. Instead, Femi will face Brock Lesnar inside Hell in a Cell in the deciding match of their trilogy while Reigns defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Seth Rollins. We discuss the reported long-term strategy, whether WWE made the right decision, and what it says about how highly the company views Oba Femi. We also examine the growing criticism surrounding WWE's ID program after reports that scheduling changes to Evolve tapings and communication issues forced independent wrestlers to cancel previously scheduled bookings. Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez both detailed the challenges facing WWE ID talent, who are reportedly expected to secure regular high-profile independent bookings while remaining available for WWE commitments. We discuss why some independent wrestlers are reportedly questioning whether signing a WWE ID deal is actually beneficial. Plus, we discuss reports that Sheamus is nearing the end of his WWE run after reportedly declining both a contract extension and a restructured deal. We look back at the career of the former WWE Champion, Royal Rumble winner, Money in the Bank winner, and King of the Ring winner, and discuss what could be next if his nearly 20-year run with WWE comes to an end. We also discuss the continued crossover between WWE and AAA after the AAA World Tag Team Champions, The War Raiders, challenged WWE Tag Team Champions Damian Priest and R-Truth to a winner-take-all championship match featuring both companies' tag team titles. Over in AEW, we preview Dynamite: Beach Break from Clearwater, Florida, where MJF defends the AEW World Championship against Kenny Omega in one of the biggest television main events of the year. With Omega permanently losing his ability to challenge for the championship if he comes up short, we discuss the enormous stakes, Konosuke Takeshita defending the International Championship against Kyle Fletcher, the Women's Casino Gauntlet Match, Chris Jericho facing Tommaso Ciampa, and AEW's first-of-its-kind partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery and Twitch featuring Agent00 and CashNastyGaming. We also look at the latest business news surrounding AEW as Beach Break has distributed 2,686 tickets according to WrestleTix, while All In has reached 26,915 tickets distributed for Wembley Stadium with just over 55 days remaining. We discuss the latest All In build, Mercedes Moné and Will Ospreay's championship opportunities, and Tony Khan officially bringing All Out back to the Chicago area on September 26 while explaining why the event will remain separate from Labor Day weekend. From there, we head to New Japan Pro-Wrestling as the field for G1 Climax 36 is officially complete. Ryohei Oiwa and OSKAR claimed the final tournament spots, Chicago prepares to host opening night this weekend, and we preview one of wrestling's most prestigious tournaments as 20 competitors begin their pursuit of an IWGP World Heavyweight Championship opportunity. Plus, we preview the week ahead across professional wrestling, including AEW Beach Break, TNA Impact featuring multiple championship matches and the Knockouts Television Championship Tournament, CM Punk's first SmackDown appearance as Undisputed WWE Champion, NJPW G1 Climax opening weekend in Chicago, WWE Saturday Night's Main Event from Madison Square Garden, and everything else to watch this week across WWE, AEW, TNA, NJPW, AAA, and the NWA. 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.

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

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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.

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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.

  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

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.

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!  

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.

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

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