Episodes
Andrew Zarian returns with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, discussing the latest news from the past week in professional wrestling. Andrew begins by sharing his thoughts on Dave Meltzer's star ratings from WrestleMania, offering insights on night two and the potential directions emerging after the weekend's events. He reviews Friday Night SmackDown, delving into the next chapter of The Bloodline storyline. Tama Tonga makes his debut, attacking Jimmy Uso and aligning with...
Published 04/14/24
It's WrestleMania weekend and Andrew is here to talk all about the Fallout from WrestleMania night one including the Rock and Roman Reigns getting the win and setting up the stipulation for the main event tonight. He runs through the results from the entire card show from night one on Saturday, including the difference in the production, the weather being a factor, and more. He also talks about comments from the press conference including the Rock getting ready for Wrestlemania, Roman...
Published 04/07/24
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back here on FUN FRIDAY! We'll talk all the news, run down all the major cards over WrestleMania weekend, talk about all the different shows you can listen to, take your calls, and tons more. A fun show as always, so check it out~!
Published 04/05/24
Hear Tony Khan respond to CM Punk's comments in addition to addressing this week's AEW releases in his pre-Supercard of Honor call. This was recorded live on April 4, 2024.
Published 04/04/24
On a new brand-new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, Josh welcomes back former UFC heavyweight champion, pro wrestler, actor and bourbon boss Josh Barnett for the first time since 2019. Barnett talks all about Bloodsport X, Bloodsport Bushido, his bourbon line, Shayna Baszler and other things that start with the letter b.
Published 04/02/24
Andrew Zarian is back with another edition of the Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, discussing all the latest stories from this past week in wrestling. This week's Friday Night SmackDown featured Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes, but the confrontation seemed less intense compared to the previous few Bloodline segments. Andrew analyzes this and speculates on the upcoming main events of Wrestlemania, along with sharing his thoughts on the rest of SmackDown. He also highlights last week's...
Published 03/25/24
On a new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, Jack Encarnacao and JP Sarro of The Lapsed Fan make their annual pilgrimage back to hype up their live event during WrestleMania weekend in Philadelphia. Learn about the show, what they learned from last year's event, the Vince McMahon impersonation in the Janel Grant lawsuit era, and all kinds of other comedic off-ramps.
Published 03/21/24
On a new JNPO, Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics returns as we complete the set of AEW investor calls for 2023 with a final look at Q4 and how it foreshadowed some of what we have seen the last few months. We even snuck in some Big Business talk. If you're into AEW and numbers, you'll be into this episode.
Published 03/17/24
Andrew Zarian is back with another Sunday episode of Wrestling Observer Live, talking about the top stories from this past week in professional wrestling. The WWE set what looks to be the main event of night one of Wrestlemania when Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins officially accepted Roman Reigns and The Rock's challenge for a tag team match on SmackDown. Andrew talks about the spectacle this match will likely be but in no way a classically worked match. Andrew also discusses AEW's big week...
Published 03/10/24
It's Sunday, and Andrew Zarian is back with another episode of Wrestling Observer Live' talking about all the latest in pro wrestling. First up, it's AEW Revolution Day! Just before the PPV starts, Andrew is gonna break down the card. We'll talk about Sting's last match and how it should end. We'll also talk about how AEW presents older wrestlers differently than WWE. Also, this week's Friday Night SmackDown had another appearance of The Rock and Roman Reigns. They had an epic 40-minute...
Published 03/03/24
Andrew Zarian is back with another episode of Wrestling Observer Live Sunday edition, talking about the biggest news stories from the week in professional wrestling. Andrew starts by recapping a newsworthy Smackdown from Friday night, including the improvement of Dominick Mysterio, Drew Mycintire's backstage segment with LA Knight, and more. The bigger story on SmackDown however was the return of the Rock as part of the Bloodline. He came out in a very loud shirt that brought memories of...
Published 02/19/24
Andrew Zarian is back with a Super Bowl Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking all the latest news from the past week in professional wrestling. The big story of the week was WWE's press conference in Las Vegas on Thursday where the main event of WrestleMania was set with Cody Rhodes officially challenging Roman Reigns. This leads to a question of what the Rock does at Wrestlemania. Andrew gives his thoughts on the possibility of a tag match happening on night one. The other big...
Published 02/11/24
Andrew Zarian is back with a brand-new Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, with the latest wrestling news after an extensive studio remodel. Andrew dives into the sexual assault and trafficking lawsuit that Janel Grant has filed against Vince McMahon. He gives his thoughts on the case and the potential fallout, including a federal investigation that could lead to even more claims and possible criminal charges. Next, Andrew breaks down the return of The Rock on SmackDown and the start...
Published 02/04/24
From a media call recorded Thursday afternoon, hear Shawn Michaels discuss the fallout of the Vince McMahon lawsuit, the safety at the Performance Center and addressing past allegations against himself.
Published 02/01/24
On a new Wrestling Observer Live, Mike Sempervive and former MLW Champion Tom Lawlor to chat about WWE Raw heading to Netflix, a preview of tonight's AEW Dynamite, John Cena wanting his last match in London, and plenty more.
Published 01/24/24
On a breaking news edition of JNPO, Josh is joined by Ryan Glasspiegel of the New York Post to talk all about WWE's new Raw TV rights deal with Netflix and The Rock joining the TKO Board of Directors.
Published 01/23/24
Join Josh Nason and Ibou from WrestlePurists for the pro wrestling year in review grand finale. We talk everything that happened in December 2023 which included CM Punk's first full month in WWE, a very strange AEW Worlds End, the final month of Impact Wrestling before the flip to TNA, the first rumblings of Okada leaving NJPW and more.
Published 01/22/24
Andrew Zarian is back with another episode of the Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talks about all the latest in professional wrestling. Saturday night was a crazy night for pro wrestling. The newly rebranded TNA ran their Hard to Kill PPV, New Japan had Battle in the Valley in San Jose, and AEW ran Collision. Andrew breaks down the highlights from all these shows, including surprises from Jack Perry and Nick Nemeth (FKA Dolph Ziggler), who both showed up in new places. Also, a...
Published 01/14/24
With the 2024 calendar about to begin, I wrap up my JNPO MMA year in review series talking October, November and December. Paul Fontaine and I talk UFC in MSG, PFL acquiring Bellator and what that means for the future, Conor McGregor's UFC return date and plenty more.
Published 01/11/24
Andrew Zarian is back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live to talk about all the latest in pro wrestling! The big story this week was The Rock's return to Monday Night Raw and his hint that he might challenge Roman Reigns for the "head of the table" title. What does this mean for the future, and is that the big WrestleMania match? There was also plenty of free-agent news this week, including where Mercedes Mone might end up. Andrew discusses what he's heard, but it looks...
Published 01/07/24
On the grand finale of the Best of 2023 from F4WOnline, hear your favorite clips from Wrestling Observer Radio, Wrestling Observer Live and Bryan and Vinny.
Published 01/07/24
Check out part two of the three-part Figure Four Online Best of 2023 series looking at your favorite moments from the last year of WOR, WOL, Bryan and Vinny, DragonKingKarl and others.
Published 01/06/24
Hear an updated version of the first installment of the F4W Best of 2023 compilation featuring your favorite clips from WOR, WOL, Bryan and Vinny, and more.
Published 01/06/24
Enjoy part one of the Figure Four Online/Wrestling Observer Best of 2023 podcast series.
Published 01/05/24