American Gladiators was a weird hybrid athletics show that combined a game show with basically pro wrestling style entertainment. There were even crossovers between the two, and American Gladiators was clearly marketed toward pro wrestling fans. On this retro episode, Karl Stern takes
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back today with tons to talk about including WWE finances, AEW and NXT from last night, WrestleMania being a two-day show going forward and tons more. Then, Dustin Starr joins us to talk
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including WWE’s earnings report coming Thursday, the interesting timing of it, Vince McMahon being sued by Oliver Luck, Dark Side of the Ring, ratings, UFC moving it’s
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez is back today with tons to talk about and tons of technical issues, but as always we BARREL ON THROUGH because the show must go on. WWE ratings, Gronk back to the NFL, we finally figure out
OMG, the Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back today with, yes, the return of RETRO RAW AND NITRO FROM ALMOST 19 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK. It is the SECOND TO LAST NITRO EVER, and the corresponding Raw, the FINAL NORMAL NITRO
On the new DragonKingKarl Old Tyme Wrestling Hour podcast, host Karl Stern talks about pandemics both now and in the early 1900s and how they affected the pro wrestling business, or alternately titled, Mine Constitution is Superior to Thine. Plus, Karl answers some
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Jim Valley is back with tons to talk about including an alleged complaint from inside WWE regarding the tapings, Oliver Luck sues Vince McMahon, Nia Jax, and tons more, plus all of your feedback on everything!
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the death of Joe Pedicino, Being the Elite 200, Amanda Nunes dropping out of UFC’s next big show, first UFC fighter announces coronavirus diagnosis, RAW from
Filthy Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez and ‘Filthy’ Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including the postponement of the PFL affecting Tom’s livelihood, Smackdown from Friday night with the good and the bad of WWE, and, yes, DARK SIDE OF
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including a ton of confirmed NXT cuts, the PFL basically shutting down for a year but still paying people, tons of feedback and more. Plus, “Trust Fund
The Bryan & Vinny & Granny Show is back today with tons to talk about including Granny’s usual Q&A and a packed WEEKLY WRESTLING REPORT, then Bryan and Vinny review Saturday Night’s Main Event number three, Thanksgiving edition, as your main event. A
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including changes to WWE’s taping schedule and how it fully benefits WWE but not any of the wrestlers, Smackdown ratings, and more, plus Jason Doring joins us
On DragonKing Dark, I continue to explore elements of the supernatural, fear, and paranormal through the stories we tell. This week, we look back at one of the most iconic film series ever and explore the story and psychology of an icon of fear
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including how the WWE dividend this quarter could have easily covered everyone who was fired, Money in the Bank, Japan and coronavirus, Smackdown from Friday, Dana White’s
On the Saturday Wrestling Observer Live, we discuss how WWE appears to be continuing the trend of cinematic matches with this year’s Money in the Bank pay-per-view as superstars will battle throughout the WWE corporate headquarters buildling up to the roof to claim the briefcase
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Jim Valley is back with tons to talk about including FIGHT ISLAND, ratings from Wednesday night, and more, plus Chris Dickinson joins us to talk all things indy wrestling! A fun show as always, so check
On today’s edition of Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and I talk about the crazy week that was in WWE from Wednesday’s releases and furloughs to joy on Wall Street to the passing of Hall of Famer Howard Finkel. Thanks for listening and have
On a Friday Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer and I remember WWE and Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame ring announcer Howard Finkel, who passed away on Thursday at 69. Dave has fond memories of Howard announcing in Madison Square Garden, particularly from the
The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about in our look at AEW and NXT from Wednesday night! Some really fun stuff on both shows, all the highs and lows, who wins the week, ratings notes, and more, plus
In the final installment in my look at the history of the NWA World title, I cover the indie years and the era where the NWA title floated around among small time promoters. Note that this series was completed prior to the Billy
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