Podcasts about wrestling observer

Remember the Hammerstein Ballroom? The roar of the crowd? The night the rebels came home? This week, we're turning the clock back exactly 20 years on a brand new episode of Legends and Champions!  Andy and Stefan are dissecting one of the most influential and emotional wrestling shows ever: ECW One Night Stand 2005. Join the guys as they break down: Paul Heyman's epic "shoot" promo that tore the house down. The unbelievable brutality and respect in Mike Awesome vs. Masato Tanaka. The raw emotion of The Sandman's entrance through the ECW faithful. The legacy of the show and its impact on the wrestling world. It's a love letter to the Land of Extreme you don't want to miss. Episode is LIVE now! Click the link in our bio to listen!   Thank you for checking out this podcast!  Join us every week for FREE podcasts including: McGuire on Wrestling - Sundays featuring news, interviews, weekly analysis from The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer and others.   The Alternate Commentary Table: Calgary's Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korolis bring you a hilarious, fan-based sports-talk style review of the week of wrestling on TV in North America and more!   To hear these shows and more for FREE, just subscribe wherever you're hearing this now, or visit www.celebratewrestling.com #ECW #OneNightStand2005 #Wrestling #Podcast #LegendsAndChampions #PaulHeyman #TommyDreamer #RobVanDam #WrestlingHistory #WWE #OnThisDay

This week, it's an extended show as we take you back INSIDE the building for AEW's All In: Texas with a fan who was AT the show! Also, The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer and Mike discuss Goldberg's frustration following his retirement match at WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event, the reset button being hit in AEW and WWE's SummerSlam build among other things. Then, in a rare opinion piece, Mike McGuire gives his thoughts on Goldberg's antics post SNME, including Joe Aguinaldo to (perhaps) help balance things out. Agree or disagree, have your say on the Celebrate Wrestling Facebook Page! Thank you for checking out this week's episode! Join us every week for FREE podcasts including: Legends and Champions with Andy Evans - The perfect throwback show with a UK perspective, often joined by Stefan Bennett and others.   The Alternate Commentary Table: Calgary's Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korolis bring you a hilarious, fan-based sports-talk style review of the week of wrestling on TV in North America and more!   To hear these shows and more for FREE, just subscribe wherever you're hearing this now, or visit www.celebratewrestling.com

Your weekly TV review from the hilarious mouths, and sometimes minds behind the gWo is back for another run! After the insanely busy weekend in pro wrestling last week, the guys give their thoughts on who won the weekend, and what stood out! Also, the guys talk about: - The Follow-up from WWE and AEW to their big weekends - Their favourite matches coming out of all the shows - The Alternate Scenario including: - Will Ospreay and Bryan Danielson Karaoke - Wrestling on the ESPYs - "The WRESTLYs" and much more! Thank you for checking out The A-C-T! Join us every week for FREE podcasts including:McGuire on Wrestling - Sundays featuring news, interviews, weekly analysis from The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer and others.   Legends and Champions with Andy Evans - The perfect throwback show with a UK perspective, often joined by Stefan Bennett and others.   To hear these shows and more for FREE, just subscribe wherever you're hearing this now, or visit www.celebratewrestling.com

The Legends and Champions podcast is turning back the clock to one of the most monumental and controversial nights in professional wrestling history. In its upcoming episode, the show will provide a deep dive into the 2001 Survivor Series, the epic culmination of the chaotic and unforgettable Invasion angle. Twenty-four years ago, the war between the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and The Alliance (a coalition of World Championship Wrestling and Extreme Championship Wrestling) reached its boiling point. The main event was a "Winner Take All" 5-on-5 Survivor Series elimination match that promised to forever change the landscape of sports entertainment. Join the Legends and Champions crew as they break down the star-studded main event that pitted Team WWF's The Rock, Chris Jericho, The Undertaker, Kane, and Big Show against The Alliance's "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Rob Van Dam, Booker T, and Shane McMahon. The podcast will analyze the shocking betrayal that led to the downfall of The Alliance and dissect the lasting impact of this legendary match. Survivor Series 2001 was more than just a pay-per-view; it was the explosive conclusion to a storyline that brought together the biggest names from three major promotions, We'll explore the incredible pressure these athletes were under and the moments that have been etched in wrestling fans' memories for over two decades. Beyond the iconic main event, the episode will also revisit the stacked undercard, which featured several high-stakes title unification matches, including: WCW United States Championship vs. WWF Intercontinental Championship: Edge vs. Test WCW Tag Team Championship vs. WWF Tag Team Championship in a Steel Cage: The Dudley Boyz vs. The Hardy Boyz You can expect a nostalgic journey, filled with expert analysis, little-known details, and a celebration of the legendary figures who defined an era. Thank you for checking out this podcast!  Join us every week for FREE podcasts including: McGuire on Wrestling - Sundays featuring news, interviews, weekly analysis from The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer and others.   The Alternate Commentary Table: Calgary's Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korolis bring you a hilarious, fan-based sports-talk style review of the week of wrestling on TV in North America and more!   To hear these shows and more for FREE, just subscribe wherever you're hearing this now, or visit www.celebratewrestling.com

McGuire on Wrestling 113 - Punished With Content! AEW presented their long-awaited ALL IN: Texas PPV, just to be countered by WWE with 3 extra programs from Atlanta, George this past weekend. Mike McGuire and The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer take you through as much of the weekend as they can in the hour, including: - Injury updates on Seth Rollins and Adam Cole - Backstage news going into all the events - Analysis of some of the biggest moments from the weekend - The pros and cons of so much wrestling in one weekend to watch - and more! Plus, we fit in some of YOUR feedback, with Part 1 of the "Yay/Boo" feedback on the weekend, focusing exclusively on AEW ALL IN: TEXAS! Thank you for checking out this week's episode! Join us every week for FREE podcasts including: Legends and Champions with Andy Evans - The perfect throwback show with a UK perspective, often joined by Stefan Bennett and others.   The Alternate Commentary Table: Calgary's Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korolis bring you a hilarious, fan-based sports-talk style review of the week of wrestling on TV in North America and more!   To hear these shows and more for FREE, just subscribe wherever you're hearing this now, or visit www.celebratewrestling.com

Your weekly TV review from the hilarious mouths, and sometimes minds behind the gWo is back for another run! This week, Dimitri Korolis and Mitch Hontzias give THEIR picks for AEW ALL IN: Texas, WWE SNME, WWE Evolution and more as this show was recorded BEFORE the broadcasts! This week includes: - The guys give their picks for the busiest wrestling weekend in recent memory! - Why WWE should be bothered about how they handled Evolution - The Alternate Scenario and more! Thank you for checking out The A-C-T! Join us every week for FREE podcasts including:McGuire on Wrestling - Sundays featuring news, interviews, weekly analysis from The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer and others.   Legends and Champions with Andy Evans - The perfect throwback show with a UK perspective, often joined by Stefan Bennett and others.   To hear these shows and more for FREE, just subscribe wherever you're hearing this now, or visit www.celebratewrestling.com

Do you remember where you were when Shane McMahon appeared on Monday Nitro? Do you remember the excitement of seeing WCW and ECW stars on WWF television for the first time? The WWE Invasion was a time of dream matches and "what ifs." It was a storyline that, for all its flaws, created some of the most memorable moments of the era. From Rob Van Dam's incredible Hardcore Championship win to the jaw-dropping conclusion of the "Inaugural Brawl," it was a night that had us all talking. If you want to relive that chaotic and exciting time in wrestling history, then you need to check out our latest episode of Legends and Champions. We're breaking down the entire Invasion pay-per-view, from the opening bell to that shocking finale. Thank you for checking out this podcast!  Join us every week for FREE podcasts including: McGuire on Wrestling - Sundays featuring news, interviews, weekly analysis from The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer and others.   The Alternate Commentary Table: Calgary's Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korolis bring you a hilarious, fan-based sports-talk style review of the week of wrestling on TV in North America and more!   To hear these shows and more for FREE, just subscribe wherever you're hearing this now, or visit www.celebratewrestling.com

The best/worst weekend for being a wrestling fan in 2025 is coming our way, as between the two big North American companies, they look to monopolize every waking hour this weekend with some sort of Premium content. AEW's biggest show of the year, ALL IN: Texas, is shaping up to be just that.  With some major feuds coming to a head, The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer joins Mike McGuire to go over the card, including mega matches like Toni Storm v. Mercedes Mone, Jon Moxley v. Adam Page, and the turning it back match of Okada v. Omega among others! Plus, in what will likely be the biggest spectacle of the weekend, Bill Goldberg looks to retire as WWE World Heavyweight Champion against Gunther in Goldberg's hometown of Atlanta, GA.  Will this match be what everyone is talking about on Monday? What of WWE Evolution 2 and the NXT Great American Bash? Ring of Honor's PPV as well?  Will these be sleeper shows among fans, or are they doomed due to their surroundings? Plus, an exciting announcement involving our friend Joe Aguinaldo, and the return of a missing Celebrate Wrestling Podcast! Thank you for checking out this week's episode! Join us every week for FREE podcasts including: Legends and Champions with Andy Evans - The perfect throwback show with a UK perspective, often joined by Stefan Bennett and others.   The Alternate Commentary Table: Calgary's Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korolis bring you a hilarious, fan-based sports-talk style review of the week of wrestling on TV in North America and more!   To hear these shows and more for FREE, just subscribe wherever you're hearing this now, or visit www.celebratewrestling.com

Your weekly TV review from the hilarious mouths, and sometimes minds behind the gWo is back for another run! This week, Dimitri Korolis and Mitch Hontzias take you through the week of TV as AEW inches closer to All In: Texas, and WWE has a 3 PLE weekend! This week includes: - Has Rhea Ripley become... boring? - Mercedes Mone - why aren't all her belts on the line... or are they? - The novel concept of a Texas Death Match... in Texas. - The Alternate Scenario and more! Thank you for checking out The A-C-T! Join us every week for FREE podcasts including:McGuire on Wrestling - Sundays featuring news, interviews, weekly analysis from The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer and others.   Legends and Champions with Andy Evans - The perfect throwback show with a UK perspective, often joined by Stefan Bennett and others.   To hear these shows and more for FREE, just subscribe wherever you're hearing this now, or visit www.celebratewrestling.com

We're back for another episode of Wrestling Omakase, and this time around John is joined by three recent guests for the return of an old favorite: the Mid-Year Awards! We present our picks for the best & worst of Japanese wrestling so far in 2025 in a ton of Wrestling Observer-style year end awards, along with some analysis on how likely these winners are to stand as full year award contenders by the time 2025 comes to an end. John's guests include: Paul Volsch from the Emerald FlowShow (@EmeraldFlowShow on Twitter & Bsky), Velkej Bracha from the ActWres Stage podcast (here's their most recent episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqIHVjqO6_8), and Arametha! Together the four seasoned Japanese wrestling watchers break down the best and worst of the year of Japanese wrestling. But before they get into the actual awards, as a bonus we provide some breaking news audio on the major title change that happened earlier today (being purposefully vague in case anyone is trying to avoid spoilers on that very weirdly aired show!) as well as the news that Syuri is taking a hiatus from STARDOM and what that might mean for the upcoming 5STAR GP, among other things.Then it's awards time, and here's a full list of all the categories we covered in the order they appeared on the episode:-Best Rookie-Best Tag Team-Best Feud-Most Improved-Most Overrated/Overpushed-Most Underrated/Underpushed-Best Unit-Worst Unit-Best Major Show-Worst Major Show-Most Outstanding Wrestler (in ring only)-Best Promotion-Worst Promotion-Match of the (Half) Year-Worst Match of the (Half Year)-Flair/Thesz Award (in ring + drawing, basically MVP)For most of the best categories we each give a top 3, while we only give one pick each for the worst....mostly so we don't have to stew in negativity for very long, haha. So come hear all of our picks for the best & worst of Japanese wrestling halfway through 2025, as we discuss all the major promotions- NJPW, STARDOM, NOAH, AJPW, DDT, Dragongate, Marigold, Sendai Girls, and of course since Velkej is here we discuss Actwres Girlz as well! A packed show!Follow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter: @WrestleOmakaseFollow John on Bluesky: @justoneenbyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, we have a loaded show for you covering a LOT of happenings in the week of pro wrestling, and it starts with some news coming out of WWE's lastest effort in Saudi Arabia, the Night of Champions PLE. We run down the card with The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer, including some of the news before and after the event, as well as both WWE and AEW utilizing outside promotions to further storylines, and much more.  Plus, we get YOUR feedback with another interactive edition of "YAY/BOO!" Then, The French-Canadian Frankenstein, PCO returns to McGuire on Wrestling, as he gets ready to enter a House of Pain match against the monstrous Dan Maff!  Find out what PCO has to say about this match, including the late-developing addition of Billy Gunn as special referee.  That match, and many more take place at Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling's "Resurrection" PPV this Saturday in Montreal! Thank you for checking out this week's episode! Join us every week for FREE podcasts including: Legends and Champions with Andy Evans - The perfect throwback show with a UK perspective, often joined by Stefan Bennett and others.   The Alternate Commentary Table: Calgary's Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korolis bring you a hilarious, fan-based sports-talk style review of the week of wrestling on TV in North America and more!   To hear these shows and more for FREE, just subscribe wherever you're hearing this now, or visit www.celebratewrestling.com

Your weekly TV review from the hilarious mouths, and sometimes minds behind the gWo is back for another run! This week, Dimitri Korolis and Mitch Hontzias take you through the week of TV leading up to today's WWE Night of Champions (already in progress at posting). This week includes: - Noticeable pivots on WWE's Raw and Smackdown, including CM Punk's "throwback" promo on SD. - AEW is on fire leading up to All In: Texas - A new "Golden Greek"? - The Alternate Scenario: Worst factions - and much more! Thank you for checking out The A-C-T! Join us every week for FREE podcasts including:McGuire on Wrestling - Sundays featuring news, interviews, weekly analysis from The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer and others.   Legends and Champions with Andy Evans - The perfect throwback show with a UK perspective, often joined by Stefan Bennett and others.   To hear these shows and more for FREE, just subscribe wherever you're hearing this now, or visit www.celebratewrestling.com

If you listen to one podcast on this feed this year, make it this one.  Sage "Mo" Morin presents as a proud Indigenous woman who wrestles across Canada and beyond.  That is just the past 3 years of her story though. Behind "The Matriarch", the proud Cree Warrior that comes to the ring in traditional influenced gear and rocks to the ring to Halluci Nation's "Electric Pow Wow" is a loving mother who has endured the challenges of growing up in Canada during a journey of reconciliation.  That is a challenge shared by millions, but would only be exacerbated later in her life, as she and her family would suffer a level of tragedy that few may ever understand. Listener discretion is advised, as this conversation includes topics that may be disturbing to some. Find The Matriarch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMatriarchMPW   Find The Matriarch on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deadliestdiva   Thank you for checking out this special podcast!  Join us every week for FREE podcasts including: McGuire on Wrestling - Sundays featuring news, interviews, weekly analysis from The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer and others. Legends and Champions with Andy Evans - The perfect throwback show with a UK perspective, often joined by Stefan Bennett and others. The Alternate Commentary Table: Calgary's Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korolis bring you a hilarious, fan-based sports-talk style review of the week of wrestling on TV in North America and more! To hear these shows and more for FREE, just subscribe wherever you're hearing this now, or visit www.celebratewrestling.com

This episode of Legends of Champions tackles the tough questions surrounding the Legends of the Wrestling business. We explore the unique dynamic of wrestling conventions, the power of fan interactions, and critically examine the responsibility major wrestling companies have to their past heroes. Is enough being done? What should be done? Tune in for a candid discussion that will make you think. Thank you for checking out this podcast!  Join us every week for FREE podcasts including: McGuire on Wrestling - Sundays featuring news, interviews, weekly analysis from The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer and others.   The Alternate Commentary Table: Calgary's Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korolis bring you a hilarious, fan-based sports-talk style review of the week of wrestling on TV in North America and more!   To hear these shows and more for FREE, just subscribe wherever you're hearing this now, or visit www.celebratewrestling.com   #WrestlingLegends #PodcastDiscussion #LegendsOfChampions #WrestlingIndustry #FanSupport #ProWrestling

Meet Levi Night - from small town Saskatchewan to the mystical world of professional wrestling, find out how a shared dream became his pro-wrestling career catalyst. From travelling across Canada to a stint in Mexico, find out how pro-wrestling has already introduced Levi Night to experiences many of us only imagine. To find out more about Levi: Levi Night on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levi_night/?hl=en Levi Night on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Levi-Night-100090804175188/   Thank you for checking out this special podcast!  Join us every week for FREE podcasts including: McGuire on Wrestling - Sundays featuring news, interviews, weekly analysis from The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer and others. Legends and Champions with Andy Evans - The perfect throwback show with a UK perspective, often joined by Stefan Bennett and others. The Alternate Commentary Table: Calgary's Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korolis bring you a hilarious, fan-based sports-talk style review of the week of wrestling on TV in North America and more! To hear these shows and more for FREE, just subscribe wherever you're hearing this now, or visit www.celebratewrestling.com

John Cena drops a Pipe-Bomb, Bill Goldberg is the Father's Day gift the Greeks didn't ask for, and AEW does Mexico right! Take a break with Mitch and Dimitri as they go through the week of televised pro-wrestling, with their favourite and not-so favourite moments of the WWE and AEW offerings. Also, Wooden Spoons return, as does the Alternative Scenario and more!  It's always a blast chatting wrestling with the gWo! Thank you for checking out The A-C-T! Join us every week for FREE podcasts including:McGuire on Wrestling - Sundays featuring news, interviews, weekly analysis from The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer and others.   Legends and Champions with Andy Evans - The perfect throwback show with a UK perspective, often joined by Stefan Bennett and others.   To hear these shows and more for FREE, just subscribe wherever you're hearing this now, or visit www.celebratewrestling.com

Do you remember where you were when the future of wrestling arrived? It was May 29th, 2014. The event was simply called… TakeOver. The very first one. A show that wasn't just another PPV; it was a statement. A declaration that the next generation was here, and they were ready to steal the show. On the new episode of Legends and Champions, we're doing a deep dive into this historic night. We're talking about the match that truly kickstarted the Women's Revolution: Charlotte Flair versus Natalya, with their legendary family members at ringside. A match that laid the foundation for everything that came next. Plus, we'll dissect the incredible main event that put the NXT Championship on the map—Adrian Neville versus Tyson Kidd in a breathtaking athletic contest. We explore the moments, the legacy, and the birth of the brand that would define an era of wrestling. Thank you for checking out this special podcast!  Join us every week for FREE podcasts including: McGuire on Wrestling - Sundays featuring news, interviews, weekly analysis from The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer and others.   The Alternate Commentary Table: Calgary's Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korolis bring you a hilarious, fan-based sports-talk style review of the week of wrestling on TV in North America and more!   To hear these shows and more for FREE, just subscribe wherever you're hearing this now, or visit www.celebratewrestling.com

This week, Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korolis play the numbers game in more ways than one.  While we can't guarantee their fact-checking (for legal reasons anyway), join the gWo for a look at all things wrestling including the fallout from WWE's Money in the Bank, the buildup to "Timeless" Toni Storm and Mercedes Mone at AEW All In: Texas, the return of Ron Killings and much more! Plus, in the Alternate Scenario, the guys offer TKO some cash saving tips for the future! Thank you for checking out The A-C-T! Join us every week for FREE podcasts including:McGuire on Wrestling - Sundays featuring news, interviews, weekly analysis from The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer and others.   Legends and Champions with Andy Evans - The perfect throwback show with a UK perspective, often joined by Stefan Bennett and others.   To hear these shows and more for FREE, just subscribe wherever you're hearing this now, or visit www.celebratewrestling.com  

Last week, wrestlers, fans, and friends of Ron Killings all expressed their disappointment and shock at the news that TKO/WWE failed to come to an agreement to keep Ron Killings, aka R-Truth, on the roster. After a groundswell of #WeWantTruth on social media began taking over live audiences at wrestling shows, including WWE TV, it appears as though the company has pulled a 180 and reached a new deal with the beloved veteran. That said, a LOT of other things happened this week in pro wrestling, including two Premium Live Events, new champions crowned, the build to a major stadium show and much more. Dave Meltzer from The Wrestling Observer helps us break down some of the stories this week, but YOUR feedback also returns with a full Yay!/Boo! segment all about WWE's Money in the Bank PLE. Joe Aguinaldo is back to help navigate the Yay/Boo, plus much more on this week's show! Thank you for checking out this special podcast! Join us every week for FREE podcasts including:Legends and Champions with Andy Evans - The perfect throwback show with a UK perspective, often joined by Stefan Bennett and others.   The Alternate Commentary Table: Calgary's Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korolis bring you a hilarious, fan-based sports-talk style review of the week of wrestling on TV in North America and more!   To hear these shows and more for FREE, just subscribe wherever you're hearing this now, or visit www.celebratewrestling.com  

The most entertaining pod in pro wrestling tv reviews is back for another week, as Dimitri Korolis and Mitch Hontzias come to you with another edition of The Alternate Commentary Table! This week, did the gWo unknowingly cause R-Truth's release from WWE? Also, as WWE's Money in the Bank takes place tonight, the guys give their picks going into the PLE. A new feature, "Quick Tags" sees the guys take on some instant questions.  They also look at the jump in interest in NXT, Okada v. Omega, MJF with The Hurt Syndicate and more! Thank you for checking out The A-C-T! Join us every week for FREE podcasts including:McGuire on Wrestling - Sundays featuring news, interviews, weekly analysis from The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer and others.   Legends and Champions with Andy Evans - The perfect throwback show with a UK perspective, often joined by Stefan Bennett and others.   To hear these shows and more for FREE, just subscribe wherever you're hearing this now, or visit www.celebratewrestling.com  

From being one of Kenny Omega's earliest trainers and influences, to touring the world and appearing in rings from as far and wide, "The Zombie Killer", Mentallo continues to thrill and mystify fans with his unique character and stunning wrestling style. Behind the mask is someone who still carries as much passion for pro-wrestling as the day he began - almost 27 years ago!  In this edition of the MOW Independent Spotlight, hear from the man who chose an outlandish and charismatic avatar to create a narrative based on what you see in the ring, NOT just the person playing the part. Find Mentallo at: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mentallothezombiekiller Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mentallo.canada Thank you for checking out this special podcast!  Join us every week for FREE podcasts including: McGuire on Wrestling - Sundays featuring news, interviews, weekly analysis from The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer and others. Legends and Champions with Andy Evans - The perfect throwback show with a UK perspective, often joined by Stefan Bennett and others. The Alternate Commentary Table: Calgary's Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korolis bring you a hilarious, fan-based sports-talk style review of the week of wrestling on TV in North America and more! To hear these shows and more for FREE, just subscribe wherever you're hearing this now, or visit www.celebratewrestling.com  

After a busy weekend on the road for your host, Mike McGuire returns with another look back at the week in wrestling, with the late-breaking news that after his latest SEVENTEEN YEAR run, Ron "The Truth" Killings, aka R-Truth, is no longer a WWE Superstar. Hours later, it would be revealed that Puerto Rico's CARLITO would ALSO be released from the company.  We will discuss Carlito more next week, but this week we focus on R-Truth, as Joe Aguinaldo and Mike look back at some of their favourite moments as fans. The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer is back to talk business, including the shocking announcement that former WWE Head of Talent Relations, John Laurenaitis was dropped from the high-profile human trafficking lawsuit involving Vince McMahon. Together, Dave and Mike also discuss Vince McMahon's reported new venture company, Jonathan Coachman's belief that Vince wants to buy back WWE, AEW All Out Toronto, and more. Plus, a preview of an upcoming Independent Spotlight, focusing on a multi-year veteran who has been around the world and still loves doing it some 27 years in, Winnipeg Manitoba's "Zombie Killer", MENTALLO! Thank you for supporting and subscribing to our podcasts!  To get a deal on exclusive merch, and support the shows other ways, please visit www.celebratewrestling.com, or join our Facebook page for exclusive discounts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/celebratewrestling  

Welcome to a Special Edition of the Two Man Power Trip with host John Poz, as he welcomes in BJJ black belt, pro wrestler, author, historian, podcaster from the Wrestling Observer, Bryan Alvarez. John and Bryan will talk all things WWE, Triple H, The Rock, John Cena, WrestleMania no longer being in New Orleans, AEW, Tony Khan, booking decisions, Young Bucks, Okada, Omega, Ospreay, and so much more!Follow us on Twitter and IG @TwoManPowerTripStore - https://twomanpowertrip.dashery.com

After one of the busiest weeks in Western Hemisphere televised wrestling, Mike McGuire tries to break down some of the biggest events and gets some help from a couple familiar voices. First, Joe Aguinaldo returns from another big live event, this time at TNA Wrestling's Under Siege.  He gives a match-by-match report based on his personal experience, and why the only thing that may have ruined the show for him didn't happen in the ring! Then, The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer is back, and he and Mike get caught up on the past couple of weeks including a possible rehabilitation for "Hangman" Adam Page's character, Trick Williams as the new TNA Champion, Joe Hendry's WWE future, and much more. Plus, Dave also gives his thoughts on ECW and hardcore wrestling icon SABU, just weeks after his passing. Thank you for supporting our shows!  Get exclusive merch and more at www.celebratewrestling.com 

This week, Mike McGuire is back with the team to talk all about some of the stories from the industry side of pro wrestling. Following news of some 17 WWE talents and several office members being cut, The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer joins in to go over some of the names and how things could pan out for them in their next steps. Also, AEW seems to be diving deeper into less complex, more compelling storylines as of late.  Is there a hunger for more of this type of content, or do the matches still matter most for Tony Khan's company. Plus, Celebrate Wrestling's Joe Aguinaldo joins the show as he and Mike talk about how we as fans take releases personally, and together also preview the upcoming Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling "Northern Rising" event, taking place at the former Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto! Exciting news about Celebrate Wrestling and gWo t-shirts!  Pre-orders continue now, but if you order before May 10, they will ship THAT WEEK!  Find out how you can also get a discount on the Celebrate Wrestling Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/celebratewrestling) Find out more about our shows at www.celebratewrestling.com Thanks for listening!

We're back for another look at some of the biggest conversations around professional wrestling, a week after WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas.  The big question following the last week - was John Cena v. Cody Rhodes "one of the WORST WrestleMania main events of all time"?  According to our regular contributor, the Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer?  Yes. Mike McGuire walks you through the news, but we look to dive into this dubious distinction for a match, including Dave's own response to the statement. Plus, from the Legends and Champions podcast, Stefan Bennett and Mike compare EVERY WrestleMania main event match to show that maybe Cena/Rhodes wasn't the WORST. To support our shows, please join the Celebrate Wrestling Facebook page.  For a limited time, a run of T-shirts is now posted at www.celebratewrestling.com, but check our Facebook page for an exclusive deal!  

For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we bring in Romy Glazer, Partner in Prestige Management Group, Marketing executive and recently of Anthem Sports & Entertainment as a Fractional Marketing Executive. We will also run through a lot of the top news stories including lots of news on OVW Sale, CMLL, Olivia Rodrigo, and so much more!Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code BIZ at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com and use code BIZ. Time to feel sexy and free this 2025 with MANSCAPED™Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-business-of-the-business--4870725/support.

Hard to believe, but here we are at Episode 100 of McGuire on Wrestling!  This week's show breaks with tradition (and arguably tolerance), and goes over TWO HOURS, with hour 2 completely commercial free! This week, join Mike McGuire and a variety of guests as we talk all things pro wrestling, including some of the biggest topics of the week, and of course, our picks for WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas! Plus, VERY special guest, AEW's leader of The Hurt Syndicate, and a guy Mike first interviewed nearly 15 years ago, MVP - MONTEL VONTAVIOUS PORTER - returns to the air to talk about how much things have changed over the years, what he's doing now in and out of the ring, fatherhood, music, movies, and even beard dye. Mike Sempervive from The Wrestling News and other wrestling podcasts also joins us to talk about why he continues to talk about wrestling all these years later. The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer and Mike go through some of the legendary career of Yoshihiro Tanahashi, as the ACE wrestled his last match in the United States this past week at the NJPW Windy City Riot. Dave also makes his picks for the WrestleMania card, including some interesting insight on what some of the biggest matches could be leading to in the future. Finally, the show wraps up with 5 of our 6 show hosts coming together to make our own WrestleMania picks! Joe Aguinaldo, Stefan Bennett, Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korolis all join Mike to give our choices for who get the W's at the biggest show of the year for WWE. For a limited time, Celebrate Wrestling T-Shirts are BACK for pre-order!  You can find them in the merch shop at celebratewrestling.com, but for a special offer, join the Celebrate Wrestling Facebook page to save $5 and get some free shwag with your order!

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

WWE and AEW had poignant moments on television this past week, and The Wrestling Observer's Josh Nason is here to talk about whether or not a "dividing line" was officially drawn between fans of either promotion. From the stunning portrayal of the anti-hero played by WWE's John Cena, to the downright terrifying stunt and the after-effect of Jon Moxley's encounter with a board full of nails, Mike McGuire and Josh Nason discuss whether or not a "pearl clutching" crowd of wrestling fans are over-reacting, or if they are justified to draw the line when it comes to what they watch. Also, if you missed it earlier in the podcast feed this week, hilights of Mike's chat with wrestling historian and author extraordinaire, Keith Elliot Greenberg caps off the show! Other stories covered include: - WWE loading up WrestleMania week with events - Homicide officially retires - Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling eyeing expansion? - Mark Henry re-signs with WWE - Eddie Kingston speaks while recovering from injury And more! You can support our shows for FREE by subscribing to the Celebrate Wrestling - McGuire on Wrestling Podcast feed, or by joining our Celebrate Wrestling Facebook Group!  www.celebratewrestling.com  

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

Following one of the best weeks for any fan watching televised or pay-per-view wrestling, Mike McGuire takes us through some of the events. From AEW's Revolution to WWE's Monday Night Raw, Mike and The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer talk about the differences in the two shows and their steel cage matches, among other details. Also in discussion, the TNA/NXT partnership continues to prove positive for both organizations, as indicated by an on-fire NXT Roadblock show this past week. On top of that, as we get ready to welcome a massive guest back onto the show in celebrated author and historian Keith Elliot Greenberg later this week on the podcast feed, Joe Aguinaldo and Mike talk about their memories from the WrestleMania 3 era, and how much of that has affected today's fans. Also: - Stone Cold Steve Austin appearing in Vegas during WrestleMania - Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling results - WWE's European Tour and new viewing times for Netflix subscribers - Cena/Rhodes at Raw - and much more! To find out more about our shows or to subscribe, please visit www.celebratewrestling.com  

Stew recaps AEW Revolution with Wrestling Observer's Mike Sempervive. The guys also discuss the fallout from WWE Elimination Chamber.

This week, it's the day of AEW Revolution with a stacked card.  Mike and The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer go through what they're looking forward to on the show. Also, for this week's Five Count, Joe Aguinaldo talk about the mainstream eyes the John Cena heel turn is getting, Lex Luger's Hall of Fame announcement and much more. A couple of wrestling promotions in Alberta had some big showings in a new market, so we talk about Love Pro Wrestling and Top Talent Wrestling's big debuts in Calgary. Then, speaking of independent wrestling, meet one of the figures behind Lethbridge's Pure Power Wrestling - part owner, part wrestler, Kyle Sebastian shares some of his history in southern Alberta, in a preview of the return of the Celebrate Wrestling Independent Spotlight! For more on our shows, please visit www.celebratewrestling.com  

WWE's Elimination Chamber took place in Toronto this year, and once again, the Six witnessed some major moments... Arguably, one of the biggest creative moments of the last 20 years. Aligning himself with The Rock, John Cena, on his retirement year, made a major shift and attacked the WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes. This now sets up their match which will Main Event WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas. This week, join Mike McGuire with several other guests including fellow Celebrate Wrestling Hosts and Contributors, Mitch Hontzias, Joe Aguinaldo and Stefan Bennett for conversation around the impact of the Cena turn, as well as the implications coming out of the show as a whole. Also, The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer offers his thoughts on the turn, and where it sits in biggest moments in wrestling storyline history.  Dave and Mike also talk about AEW's production issues vs. match quality, and chat a little about the upcoming Queen of the Ring film. Then, it's all about you, as in this podcast exclusive, we go through all YOUR feedback on Elimination Chamber. Thanks for supporting our shows!  Find more at www.celebratewrestling.com  

Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with a one-hour live Q&A featuring tons of questions relating to the business, working, etc. If you love the show, you can get the most in-depth, no-nonsense coverage of pro wrestling and MMA with Wrestling Observer Podcasts. With 84 shows every month, you'll get breaking news, insider analysis, and deep dives into the business from Dave Meltzer, Bryan Alvarez, and a lineup of top experts. From WWE and AEW to NJPW, UFC, and beyond, no one covers the industry like Wrestling Observer. Subscribe now for as low as $9.99/month and never miss a beat. Sign up right now on whichever medium you're listening on!

This week's episode comes to you on the road as Mike was hosting Canadian Wrestling Elite's "Rage in the Cage" tour. Hear stories how Mike almost joined the tour on the spot for the remaining week, and some fun memories with former WWE Tag Team Champion and guest star of the show, Rene Dupree! Together, Mike and Rene talk a little about his history - specifically with Atlantic Canada as well as travelling the same roads in Alberta as his father once did now in Western Canada.  Also, they talk about how he remains inspired in the business almost 20 years removed from television, and what he hopes for the future of Canadian wrestlers. Then, The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer returns for a catch up on the news of the week, rumors of what could be happening with The Rock, John Cena and others going into the WrestleMania buildup, and we even discuss the distinction of "Wrestler of the Year" vs. "Most Outstanding Wrestler". Thanks for supporting our podcasts!  Find out more at www.celebratewrestling.com  

Ashley and Peter sit down and discuss several topics. Everything from CHAT GPT's top 10, Meltzer and the Wrestling Observer names their worst gimmicks, Ricky Saints on Ricky Saints via Busted Open Radio and much more!SIDE NOTE...... As you know, Peter is a huge part of our little podcast. Trey and I look at Peter as a brother. Peter's family could certainly use all of our prayers. Peter's Dad is battling several health issues and has been in ICU for several weeks. I know that Peter would appreciate any and all prayers that you would send their way.

The Gilmans break down Dynamite and Grand Slam in Australia, Wrestling Observer awards and awful Death Riders merch!

The Masters define and debate what constitutes a "Five Star Match" and lay out which matches through history they think truly earned 5 stars. Want even more? Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on our Apple Podcasts show page to unlock exclusive bonus content, early access, and ad-free listening to new episodes.

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

McGuire on Wrestling returns with a packed show full of guests and news from the week in wrestling. Dave Meltzer is off this week, so Josh Nason from The Wrestling Observer joins us to talk all about AEW's Grand Slam: Australia.  Together, Josh and Mike go match by match to give you the results as well as what could come from the event. Next up, Joe Aguinaldo joins the show again as he and Mike pick through some of the recent winners of the 2024 Wrestling Observer Awards.  Do we agree or disagree with the choices?  How about you? Then, we travel to Adelaide, Australia, to catch up with Celebrate Wrestling follower Scott Ainsworth, to get his perspective as a fan as to what AEW can do to make things more attractive to fans when the company makes its planned return to the country in 2026. Also in this week's news: - WWE HOF Updates and Speculation - A WWE Legend is making her final appearance - Remembering a Japanese/Lucha Libre legend - NXT Vengeance Day recap - and more! Thank you for supporting Celebrate Wrestling!  You can find out more about our shows at www.celebratewrestling.com, and you can also support our shows in a couple different ways: 1) Check out our Merch Store 2) Offer a Tip For advertising inquiries and more, please contact mcguireshow@yahoo.com  

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

This week, WWE has made their first sweeping cuts of 2025.  Mike McGuire and The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer go through some of the names released or unrenewed, and offer their thoughts on who may break out in the coming months. Dave also gives us a peek at the Wrestling Observer Awards process, which will be announced this Friday. Mike McGuire shares a couple stories from this past weekend, including events with Special Olympics Alberta and Southern Alberta's Pure Power Wrestling - an indy promotion that shows how hard work pays off, big! Also, updates on a Super Bowl commercial that has some Macho Man fans shouting "foul", one of the Headshrinkers is facing a medical challenge, Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling's next shows have been announced, and much more! To close things off, from Legends and Champions, Andy Evans joins us to talk about his show, some of the experiences he's had in telling some of the greatest stories in wrestling's past, and chats about some current events.  

Exclusively for podcast listeners, it's an extended edition of McGuire on Wrestling as we look back at the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble from multiple angles! First, Mike McGuire is joined by Joe Aguinaldo and Dimitri Korolis from Celebrate Wrestling's "The Alternate Commentary Table" and they give their thoughts on the entire PLE from start to finish. Next up, The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer gives us some behind the scenes news on contract signings, including Alexa Bliss, and what may be next for several stars following the Rumble.  Dave also offers some insight into the latest update on the Janel Grant/Vince McMahon lawsuit, including names that have been added and removed from the filing. Last up, it's a segment dedicated ENTIRELY to YOUR feedback on the Rumble, as Mike walks through the highest amount of "Yay/Boo" feedback in the history of the segment! Thank you for listening!  Please consider supporting the shows by leaving a 5 Star Rating, a review, and if you'd like to offer the crew a tip using PayPal, please visit www.mcguireshow.com .

This week, join Mike McGuire and Joe Aguinaldo along with Dave Meltzer as they go through some stories and news from the past 7 days in wrestling. In a bit of a "personal journal" segment, Mike shares some special moments from a day with Bret Hart, as he visited Lethbridge Alberta for some special fan meet and greet events.  It was a busy day, but may show you a different side of the Hitman! For more Bret Hart, including a recent interview, check out the Celebrate Wrestling Facebook Page and join to hear some other great stories from the Excellence of Execution! Then, The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer joins the show and with Mike discusses: - AEW Talent on "hold", like Britt Baker, Ricky Starks and more, and what may or may not be true about several talents moving forward. - Where Malakai/Alestair Black may end up when returning to WWE - Why AEW chose to heat up the Toni Storm/Mariah May angle on this past weekend's Collision - Where John Cena will likely end up after the Royal Rumble and going into WrestleMania - The startling low price on the former WWE Headquarters and much more! Then, Joe Aguinaldo returns as we go through YOUR feedback from WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event, including what the future holds for Jacob Fatu, and who is the REAL star of the WWE roster right now. Thank you for checking out Celebrate Wrestling and McGuire on Wrestling!  To get all our shows for free, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!  

On this episode of the NoSo Network, Ryan Gray is joined by Mike Eller & Mike Rossi and they use the Wrestling Observer as a guideline to go through the year 2023. This is part two of two where they tackle the following categories Most Outstanding Wrestler Best Promo Tag Team of the Year MMA corner Feud of the Year Match of the Year Women's Wrestler of the Year Wrestler of the Year