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June 18 2008 Figure Four Daily

Dave Meltzer and I are back for a breaking news audio update covering today’s UFC announcement, that being Lorenzo Fertitta’s resignation from Station Casinos to go full-time with UFC. We’ll talk about why this may sound like a let-down to some fans but

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June 17 2008 Figure Four Daily

It’s the Figure Four Daily Mailbag Show~! We’re back today to answer a ton of questions including how the merger came about, my thoughts on the WCW Invasion in 2001, WWE ratings with HHH on top, whether lucha could make it in America,

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June 17 2008 Figure Four Daily

It’s — yes — WRESTLING OBSERVER RADIO WITH DAVE MELTZER AND BRYAN ALVAREZ. We’re here to discuss last night’s Raw plus all the latest news in pro-wrestling and MMA, including Dana’s big announcement, the DREAM show, Vince losing his mind, the TUF finale,

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June 15 2008 Figure Four Daily

Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez return tonight to discuss last night’s EliteXC show, including the very pro-wrestling-style post-main event angle with the Diaz Brothers vs. the Noons Family. Also, a look at EliteXC’s next show, the Million Dollar Giveaway Monday and why it’s

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June 13 2008 Figure Four Daily

We’re joined today by Paul Lazenby to talk a ton of different subjects including his split from Fight Network, memories of working for Pancrase in the mid-90s, tons and tons of thoughts on Kimbo Slice and EliteXC, including what Kimbo’s coach Bas Rutten

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June 12 2008 Figure Four Daily

Welcome to Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez! Today’s show opens with an explanation of what changes are taking place with both of our operations and why we’re so excited. Then, a near one-hour look at all the news in

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June 10 2008 Figure Four Daily

It’s the weekly FIGURE FOUR MAILBAG SHOW~! Topics today include working with dudes under the influence, winning and losing, doing MMA fights, wrestling documentaries, the death of Antonio Pena and what it might mean for WWE’s future, Colt Cabana and others in developmental,

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June 11 2008 Figure Four Daily

Big show today! We’re joined by Derek Burgan to talk pro-wrestling merchandise, what’s hot and what’s not for 2008 thus far. Looking for something new to purchase, or a gift for a friend? This is the show for you. Also, a look forward

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June 6 2008 Figure Four Daily

Got a big one today — Matthew Randazzo V, author of Ring of Hell, joins us to discuss his book, the wrestling industry, Chris Benoit, and more! We’ll discuss many of the subjects addressed in the 22-page thread on our Board, including his

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June 5 2008 Figure Four Daily

Buddy Wayne returns today to discuss all sorts of subjects including our upcoming BATTELS~! for Tulalip Championship Wrestling, Honky Tonk man going on tour in the Northwest and his upcoming seminar, stories of fans hitting the ring during matches, who was completely opposite

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June 4 2008 Figure Four Daily

Diego Sanchez no-showed so we’re back with another Figure Four Mailbag Show~! Topics this time include who would win in a Dave vs. Bryan BATTEL~!, whether sources get paid, what era I’d have loved to work during, the Montreal Screwjob, Missy Hyatt, Tony

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June 3 2008 Figure Four Daily

It’s the Figure Four Daily Mailbag Show~! A million questions today including how I would book EXC’s next show, how our old 900 line got shut down, Ring of Hell, Warrior’s latest Youtube videos, steroids in wrestling, injuries during matches, when Hogan may

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May 31 2008 Figure Four Daily

Lance Storm is back! We’ve got a big current events show today as we’ll discuss the Hogans and their big mouths, Warrior’s return to wrestling and his new (or old) physique, the CBS debut this Saturday, Kimbo Slice, Ultimate Fighter and the MMA

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May 30 2008 Figure Four Daily

This show sucks. I’ll tell you in advance. You’ll understand when you listen to it, but I’ll explain more later on during today’s Figure Four Daily. What you’ll get is an ECW report, a TNA report, and a story about why the ENTIRE

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May 29 2008 Figure Four Daily

DAVE MELTZER IS BACK! In this near hour-long episode we’ll discuss everything topical in wrestling and MMA, including the insane Hogan family, the return of Warrior, our trip to UFC this weekend and thoughts on Tito’s future, what they could do with the

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May 28 2008 Figure Four Daily

We’re joined today by wrestlingobserver.com’s own Ben Miller to discuss UFC live from this past weekend, his press seat that I take exception to, the post-show press conference, EXC, stale WWE programming, TNA and more! We’ll also discuss, seriously, the business of pimping,

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May 27 2008 Figure Four Daily

It’s the Figure Four Daily Mailbag Show~! Almost an hour of Q&As, covering such topics as UFC booking, how to fix TUF, indy guys I’d love to work, the Sweeney feud, Regal as a shooter, more Vegas tales, early newsletters, how I used

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May 26 2008 Figure Four Daily

IT’S THE LAS VEGAS ROAD REPORT SHOW~! No wrestling. Very little MMA. All debauchery. This show is not for children or the weak of heart. Join myself, Vinny, Ed in San Antonio, Peachmachine and Plipster as we recount the stuff that happened when

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May 25 2008 Figure Four Daily

It’s the post-UFC show, completed at 4:48 AM here on Sunday morning! We’ll discuss all the fights in detail from a LIVE PERSPECTIVE, including some insider notes from the weekend, a look at the post-show press conference which in some ways was more

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May 22 2008 Figure Four Daily

BUDDY WAYNE~! is back for another fun and exciting look into the wrestling business. We’ll talk the upcoming Honky Tonk Man seminar on June 21st in Tulalip, goals for folks breaking into the business today, funny training stories, the most disgusting thing he’s

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