It was the lowest-rated SmackDown on FOX since moving to the channel. Like everyone, I disliked the terrible opening segment and the ridiculous dog costume. After that, while the show was unremarkable, I thought it had as much logic as anything, or what passes for logic,
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez, Mike Sempervive and Jim Valley in studio is back today with tons to talk about including AEW vs. NXT ratings and why they were what they were, Smackdown line-up, RAW, how important ratings are in 2019, and
Former pro wrestler, trainer, and broadcaster Les Thatcher and I return to talk CM Punk’s return to WWE-related programming, the Wednesday Night Wars, the original Sheik and more. We discuss what Punk brings to WWE Backstage, whether Chris Jericho should add a new member
The Bryan & Vinny Show is back today with tons to talk about in our look back at NXT and AEW from this past Wednesday night! We’re adding a new segment, a look at the ratings for both shows and what we’ve learned
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW vs. NXT thoughts, highlights of both shows, an appearance by Dave Meltzer to talk all the big stories coming up in the new Wrestling Observer
Pacific Rim is back with a ton of news and events to cover. Fumi Saito and Jim Valley talk about the Jumping Bomb Angels reuniting for a special interview and a look at their history in WWE and AJW. Then, we have an in-depth
Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including CM Punk on WWE Backstage, NXT vs. AEW on Wednesday night, changes to the Survivor Series, War Games and TLC cards, weekend preview and so much
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including, yes, THE RETURN OF CM PUNK, tons of notes on his negotiations with AEW, odds of him actually returning to the ring, the pros and cons
The Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show is back today with tons to talk about in our look back at Retro Raw and Nitro from 19 years ago this week! Raw is slowly on the downswing and Nitro is pretty much bottom of
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including all the thoughts on RAW last night, the Lana segment with Rusev and Lashley, the NXT invasion, WWE Survivor Series and Starrcade lineups and more! A
