Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online
409 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★ - 289 ratingsWrestling Observer/Figure Four Online has been providing the number-one pro-wrestling and mixed martial arts
podcasts and radio shows in the world since 2005. From 1998 to 2001, Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer hosted Wrestling
Observer Live, the most-listened-to streaming radio show at Eyada.com. In 2001 they moved their show to Sports Byline
USA and Sirius Satellite Radio, where it continues to air to this day with Alvarez and Mike Sempervive as co-hosts.
Alvarez and Meltzer have interviewed the biggest names in the sport over the past nearly two decades,
from Stone Cold Steve Austin and John Cena to Bruno Sammartino and Ric Flair. Listen to free podcasts throughout
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Episodes
Josh Nason's Punch-out, Dec 8th
December 08, 2023 20:41 - 49.8 MBOn a brand-new JNPO, my pro wrestling year in review series rolls on with a stop in June 2023. VOW's Mike Gilbert drops by to talk CM Punk's AEW return and the debut of Collision, AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, the build to WWE Money in the Bank, Alex Shelley winning the Impact World title, and more.
Classic Audio, Dec 7th
December 07, 2023 17:56 - 29.5 MBListen to Shawn Michaels talk NXT, CM Punk, McKenzie Mitchell, Wes Lee and more on his pre-Deadline conference call from December 7th, 2023.
Josh Nason's Punch-out, Dec 5th
December 05, 2023 19:40 - 53.3 MBOn a new JNPO, my wrestling year in review series rolls on with a stop in May 2023 with Pro Wrestling.net's Jason Powell. From the announcement of AEW Collision to the CM Punk controversy that surrounded it to AEW All In to WWE Backlash to Mercedes Mone's unfortunate ankle injury, we have it all.
Wrestling Observer Live, Dec 3rd
December 03, 2023 23:06 - 36.2 MBAndrew Zarian is back with another episode of the Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking about all the latest news from the week in pro wrestling. The big story this week is, of course, CM Punk's return to WWE and his relatively tame promo on Monday Night Raw. Andrew discusses what to expect from his return and what matches we might see, including the rumor that Steve Austin could be a future opponent. There's also been talk that WWE is close to finalizing negotiations regarding t...
Josh Nason's Punch-out, Dec 1st
December 01, 2023 18:08 - 53.9 MBThe 2023 pro wrestling year in review series on JNPO rolls on with a deep dive into April -- a month that featured the announcement that both WWE and UFC would merge. From that to WrestleMania 39 to more CM Punk news to Impact injuries, Josh Nason and Fightful's Kate Elizabeth cover it all.
Josh Nason's Punch-out, Nov 29th
November 29, 2023 20:51 - 51.1 MBThe pro wrestling 2023 year in review series continues on a new Josh Nason's Punch-Out with a stop in March. Bryan Rose of F4WOnline.com helps me run through AEW Revolution and the Danielson/MJF IronMan match, CM Punk's Instagram drama, the continued road to WWE WrestleMania 39, more Vince McMahon stuff, and the rest of the month from Japan, Impact, NXT and others.
Josh Nason's Punch-out, Nov 27th
November 27, 2023 17:48 - 49.2 MBOn a brand-new JNPO, I continue my pro wrestling year in review series with a stop in February 2023. Ian Carey of F4WOnline.com joins me to debate the results of WWE Elimination Chamber and whether Sami Zayn should have won, Jay White departing NJPW, a month of transition for AEW, and plenty more.
Wrestling Observer Live, Nov 26th
November 26, 2023 23:00 - 36.1 MBAndrew Zarian is back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking about the biggest stories in pro wrestling this week. The biggest story, obviously, is the return of CM Punk at the end of WWE Survivor Series. He came out right as the show was going off the air! Andrew breaks down how this came together, who knew about it, and how the talent reacted. He also talks about what's next for Punk and who he might feud with next. Andrew also breaks down the entire Survivor Seri...
Josh Nason's Punch-out, Nov 21st
November 21, 2023 15:49 - 78.2 MBOn the kickoff for the 2023 pro wrestling year in review series, POST Wrestling's Andrew Thompson joins Josh Nason's Punch-Out to delve into everything that was January. The passing of Jay Briscoe, the unreal return of Vince McMahon, the Royal Rumble, and tons more. Strap in for a two-hour thrillride.
Wrestling Observer Live, Nov 19th
November 19, 2023 23:16 - 33.6 MBAndrew Zarian is back with another episode of the Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking all the latest news in professional wrestling! AEW Full Gear was Saturday night, and there was so much to talk about that Andrew spent the majority of the show breaking down everything that happened. MJF retained the AEW World title after a show-long injury played out. Andrew gives his thoughts on the injury, the angle, and the match itself. He also talks about the Swerve Strickland vs. Adam P...
Josh Nason's Punch-out, Nov 17th
November 17, 2023 18:23 - 51 MBOn a new JNPO, Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics returns for the third installment of our AEW investors call series, looking at Q3 in AEW business. All In revenue, sponsorship, attendance, CM Punk, and more are on the docket. Grab your prospectus and join us.
Classic Audio, Nov 16th
November 16, 2023 22:16 - 36 MBHear Tony Khan discuss this weekend's AEW Full Gear, All In PPV buys, Bryan Danielson's health, Adam Copeland, STING and more.
Wrestling Observer Live, Nov 12th
November 12, 2023 23:02 - 35.8 MBAndrew Zarian is back for another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, recapping all the top stories from the week of professional wrestling. WWE announced a new TV deal for NXT with the CW Network starting next October, Andrew discusses if this will help viewership in the long run for NXT.
Wrestling Observer Live, Oct 29th
October 29, 2023 23:09 - 36.2 MBAndrew Zarian is back with another episode of Wrestling Observer Live, the Sunday edition. This week, we're talking about the biggest stories from the world of professional wrestling. AEW Collision was a huge show, with one of the biggest main events in the history of the show as MJF defended against Kenny Omega in an all-time classic. We'll break down the match and the rest of the show. Unfortunately, there was some bad news coming out of Collision, as Bryan Danielson suffered a fractured or...
Wrestling Observer Live, Oct 15th
October 16, 2023 00:07 - 36.3 MBChanges in WWE and an AEW Collision Review On the Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, Andrew Zarian talks about all the latest news from a loaded week in professional wrestling! WWE made a decision not to bring back CM Punk at this time, and Andrew talks about why they made that decision and how it would have affected current storylines and possibly backstage morale. It was also reported this week that Triple H is fully in charge of WWE creative going forward and Vince is not currentl...
Josh Nason's Punch-out, Oct 13th
October 13, 2023 18:51 - 48.1 MBOn a new JNPO, ESPN's Arda Ocal drops by to talk about his past in WWE as Kyle Edwards, the days of both Aftermath and Right After RAW with Renee Paquette, and plenty more from a lifelong wrestling fan with roots in the Canadian indies.
Wrestling Observer Live, Oct 8th
October 08, 2023 23:36 - 36 MBAndrew Zarian is back with another episode of Wrestling Observer Live this Sunday, talking about the latest in professional wrestling. This week, Andrew discusses the debut of Adam Copeland in AEW at last weekend's WrestleDream and the pending rumor that CM Punk is reportedly negotiating with WWE for a return. Saturday night, WWE ran their Fastlane PLE. Andrew runs down the card and talks about the best matches, but most notably was Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso winning the Tag Team titles from Jud...
Wrestling Observer Live, Oct 1st
October 01, 2023 22:00 - 36.3 MBAndrew Zarian is back with another episode of Wrestling Observer live Sunday edition. He talks about the latest news from this past week and breaks down the best from all the shows, including Saturday night's AEW Collision show that went head-to-head with NXT No Mercy. He discusses both shows and highlights breakout stars on both. He also talks about AEW WrestleDream, including what Tony Khan meant when he mentioned a 'New Era'. He breaks down a very stacked card and wonders what match will...
Classic Audio, Sep 28th
September 28, 2023 17:40 - 28.6 MBShawn Michaels spoke to the media ahead of NXT No Mercy, discussing CM Punk, Jade Cargill, Gable Steveson and more.
Classic Audio, Sep 26th
September 26, 2023 19:10 - 43.8 MBAEW head Tony Khan speaks to the media about Sunday's AEW WrestleDream, Adam Cole, Jade Cargill, his recent end of an era comments, and more.
Wrestling Observer Live, Sep 24th
September 25, 2023 01:00 - 36 MBAndrew Zarian is back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking about the latest news in professional wrestling! WWE announced a new TV deal for SmackDown, moving it to the USA Network starting in October 2024. Andrew discusses what this means for other products like Raw and NXT, including the possibility of streaming services like Amazon getting involved. Additionally, WWE made significant roster cuts this week, including the likes of Matt Riddle, Dolph Ziggler, and o...
Wrestling Observer Live, Sep 17th
September 17, 2023 22:32 - 36.4 MBAndrew Zarian is back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking about the top stories in professional wrestling! The big story this week is The Rock's return to Friday Night SmackDown and his appearance on the Pat McAfee show, where he revealed that he was supposed to headline WrestleMania 39 with Roman Reigns. Andrew discusses all this and the possibility that we might finally get this match at WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia. Andrew also follows up on his report from...
Wrestling Observer Live, Sep 10th
September 10, 2023 22:39 - 34.7 MBAndrew Zarian is back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking all the latest in professional wrestling! In the wake of CM Punk's departure, AEW has started to change things up with new programs featuring different characters. What does WBD think about these changes, and when will we see AEW on Max? Andrew also breaks down this week's Collision episode, including Jade Cargill's return, Lucha Libre being featured, and an interesting Bryan Danielson promo that hinted at a...
Wrestling Observer Live, Sep 3rd
September 03, 2023 23:34 - 33.8 MBAndrew Zarian is back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer live, talking all the latest wrestling news. On Saturday afternoon, AEW announced they had terminated CM Punk's contract with cause. Andrew discusses why this happened, how Tony Khan and the company handled it, and what it means for the future of AEW. WWE Payback was on Saturday night, and Andrew breaks down the card and talks about some of the highlights from the show, including the disappointing main event between Set...
Josh Nason's Punch-out, Sep 2nd
September 02, 2023 15:32 - 59.9 MBOn a special weekend edition of JNPO, F4W Online columnist Mike DellaCamera makes his show debut to preview Sunday's AEW All Out and to relive our favorite and least favorite moments from AEW All Out.
Classic Audio, Aug 31st
August 31, 2023 20:58 - 40.3 MBHear Tony Khan talk to the media about AEW All Out 2023 prior to the big event this weekend. Khan answers questions about CM Punk, Moxley vs. Cassidy, All In, and more.
Figure Four Daily, Aug 28th
August 28, 2023 15:15 - 24.7 MBOn a special Figure Four Daily, Lance Storm remembers his friend and former co-worker Terry Funk.
Wrestling Observer Live, Aug 27th
August 27, 2023 23:28 - 31.2 MBAndrew Zarian Is back with the Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer live talking everything Professional wrestling! Andrew Gives real-time reaction to AEW All In. He runs through the entire card talking all the Highlights, Including MJF retaining the AEW Championship over Adam Cole. Also, an update on the reported altercation between CH Punk and Jack Perry. Plus, AEW announced All In next year for the same weekend, How might this change the pay-per-view Model? All this and More!
Josh Nason's Punch-out, Aug 27th
August 27, 2023 15:19 - 25.9 MBOn a special gameday edition of Josh Nason's Punch-Out, I present an audio version of my SI.com AEW All In preview and give some predictions for how things will play into next Sunday's All Out.
Classic Audio, Aug 22nd
August 22, 2023 19:11 - 36.7 MBHear the entire AEW All In pre-event media call featuring Tony Khan talking about changes to the show, Cash Wheeler, The Elite, and more.
Josh Nason's Punch-out, Aug 16th
August 16, 2023 17:49 - 50.1 MBOn a new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, it's time for the unofficial AEW Q2 investors call with Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics. Join us as we deep dive into the numbers we know, speculate on some we don't, and some forecasting for the months ahead including what the implications of this week's CM Punk news could mean.
Wrestling Observer Live, Jul 30th
July 30, 2023 22:34 - 31.1 MBAndrew Zarian is back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live talking all the latest in pro wrestling! AEW Collision was last night, and CM Punk finally revealed what was in the bag, and to no one's surprise it was his original AEW championship before he left. Also, FTR defended their titles against MJF and Adam Cole with a very dramatic ending, Andrew talks about where all this is leading. He also runs through Both The Great American Bash happening tonight and next weekend's...
Josh Nason's Punch-out, Jul 28th
July 28, 2023 17:21 - 43.3 MBOn a NEW Josh Nason's Punch-Out, I am joined for the first time ever by a recent five-time Jeopardy champion who also used to run the famed MMA website Cage Potato during the UFC boom period. This is the underdog story of Ben Goldstein.
Classic Audio, Jul 18th
July 18, 2023 18:59 - 29.3 MBTony Khan talk about the state of AEW and the issues putting together Friday's Ring of Honor Death Before Dishonor card on his Tuesday media call. Note the first 15 minutes call were not recorded due to a technical issue. The full call will be available later.
After Dark, Jul 9th
July 09, 2023 16:03 - 24 MBYou can't turn on the news these days without being inundated by news about UFOs or (UAP as they are now branded). The military is seeing them, Harvard (no less) professors are seeing them, the public is seeing them- it's madness! Or it would have been in the 1950s, you would have been branded a lunatic. Now, however, the cat is out of the bag. Something is out there, the question is what? Are we alone in this vast, vast universe? Or is it something else? Today we examine the UAE-UFO phenomen...
Classic Audio, Jun 23rd
June 23, 2023 18:01 - 41.2 MBHear Tony Khan's pre-AEW Forbidden Door media call where he talks about CM Punk, the situation with NJPW, WBD relations, and more.
Josh Nason's Punch-out, Jun 9th
June 09, 2023 16:52 - 45.8 MBOn a new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, I am joined by Andy Williams, aka The Butcher in AEW and the guitarist for the now-defunct Every Time I Die. Josh and Andy delve into stories and topics that include concerts, AEW, Radiohead, Eddie Kingston loving Korn, and plenty more. Enjoy this in-depth interview from one of the nicest people in wrestling.
Wrestling Observer Live, Jun 4th
June 04, 2023 18:02 - 33.9 MBAndrew Zarian is back for another jam-packed episode of the Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live! CM Punk was officially announced for the new AEW Collision show on Saturday nights starting June 17th. Andrew gets into who his opponent might be and what programs could draw interest against strong competition in that time slot. A new WWE Universal Championship was given to Roman Reigns during his 1000 Days as Champion Celebration on Smackdown Friday. Andrew talks about the significance ...
Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast, Jun 2nd
June 02, 2023 18:59 - 73.5 MBAndrew and Rich are back for another episode of The Man Men Podcast discussing all the latest in professional wrestling! CM Punk was officially announced for the AEW Collision debut episode on June 17th. We Talk about what it means for that show and what are the expectations when it comes to viewership. Both AEW and WWE ran big shows this week, we break down Night of Champions and the big Bloodline angle. Then we talk about Double or Nothing what we liked and what we didn't, including the o...
Wrestling Weekly, Jun 2nd
June 02, 2023 17:16 - 55.9 MBA wide ranging conversation on the show this week covering everything from Seth Rollins first title challenger to Kris Statlander's return to wrestlers from the early 2000's whose fate might've been vastly different had they come along today. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
The Fight Game Podcast, Jun 1st
June 02, 2023 06:39 - 60.4 MBOn The Fight Game Podcast, John LaRocca and Garrett Gonzales talk about the fallout to both Double or Nothing and Night of Champions and then take a look at AEW Dynamite.
We're Live Pal, May 30th
May 31, 2023 04:34 - 47.9 MBAndrew Zarian and Garrett Gonzales are back on We're Live, Pal talking about AEW Double or Nothing, WWE Night of Champions, and everyone's favorite topic, CM Punk.
Karl Stern Show, May 30th
May 30, 2023 11:12 - 72.3 MBKarl Stern covers the entire story of Ric Flair quitting WCW to jump to WWF in 1991 while still WCW/NWA World Champion. Karl discusses what the NWA was during that time. Could Flair have jumped as still NWA Champion and not WCW Champion? Why that didn't happen. Why we really didn't get Hulk Hogan vs. Flair at WrestleMania VIII. Literal quicksand and plexiglass mazes (I'm not kidding, it's part of the story). How WCW got the big gold belt back. Royal Rumble 1992 and more. Everything you could ...
Wrestling Observer, May 28th
May 29, 2023 03:57 - 50.8 MBDave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez talk to the masses at the Wrestling Observer Radio live Q&A held before AEW Double or Nothing in Las Vegas.
Wrestling Observer Live, May 28th
May 28, 2023 22:00 - 36.7 MBAndrew Zarian is back for another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live this week he is joined by Nick Huasman from HausOfWrestling.com to discuss a big week in Profesional Wrestling. WWE ran Night of Champions Saturday in Saudi Arabia, they run down the card and give praise to most of the show, including the big show ending angle involving the Usos and Roman Reigns They also talk AEW Double or Nothing card taking place Sunday Night, do we get a big show closing angle perhaps even the ...
After Dark, May 28th
May 28, 2023 15:16 - 24.5 MBHave you ever seen a show with fellas on the mic with one minute rhymes that don't come out right? Well, pioneering rapper had a lot of things that didn't come out right. Mostly, the U.S. government hated him and sought him out at every turn. This is the story of Slick Rick and he makes the 100 darkest moments in pop culture history because, well, his bodyguard tried to kill him so Slick Rick grabbed a gun, as rappers sometimes do, and went out and managed to shoot a couple of the wrong peopl...
Wrestling Weekly, May 26th
May 26, 2023 17:36 - 80.2 MBWe've got predictions for an insanely busy weekend of wrestling for Night of Champions and Double or Nothing as well as thoughts on Raw's closing segment and the CM Punk situation (seemingly) settled. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
The Fight Game Podcast, May 25th
May 26, 2023 06:37 - 57.5 MBJohn LaRocca and Garrett Gonzales are back on The Fight Game Podcast to talk about the two big shows this weekend, Night of Champions and Double or Nothing.
The Adam and Mike Show, May 25th
May 26, 2023 03:45 - 73.9 MBThe Big Audio Nightmare is back to talk about everything happening in the world of Japanese professional wrestling. This week's topics include: Aussie Open relinquish IWGP Tag Titles and sign with AEW Who else may be on the move from NJPW The delightful Best of the Super Junior 30 block action Preview of the BoSJ semis and final Thoughts on NJPW Resurgence in Long Beach A preview of Stardom's weekend PPV including a double title match and more! Listen here or wherever you get your favorite...
Classic Audio, May 25th
May 25, 2023 19:27 - 38.7 MBListen to Tony Khan's pre-AEW Double or Nothing conference call where he talks about Collision, Jamie Hayter, and more.