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
the week here, and for more, including twice-daily programming and a full archive of over 4,000 shows, join their website at
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Episodes
Wrestling Observer Live, Aug 1st
August 01, 2022 17:52 - 26.3 MBOn the Sunday Wrestling Observer Live, Andrew Zarian and guest Rich Stambolian of Mat Men recap everything that happened at SummerSlam and preview the Ric Flair's Last Match pay-per-view.
Wrestling Observer Live, Jul 31st
August 01, 2022 00:00 - 36.4 MBAndrew Zarian is back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, and he is joined this week by his Mat Men Podcast Partner Rich Stambolian. SummerSlam was last night and Triple H's influence was evident across the board. Including big returns with Edge, Bayley, Dakota Kai, and Io Shirai with a new name IYO Sky. Also, logan paul is a star and overperformed, The street profits might be breaking up and one of the biggest spectacles, in the main event with the last man standing mat...
After Dark, Jul 31st
July 31, 2022 15:00 - 32.6 MBContinuing our look at 100 of the darkest moments in pop culture history by looking at the death of pop music legend Prince. Prince died just over six years ago of a fentanyl overdose. Since then, fentanyl has been a scourge in American society, responsible for numerous overdose deaths. Prince was one of the most talented musicians of all time and his death at the age of 57 was one of pop cultures darkest moments.
Speak Now with Denise Salcedo, Jul 29th
July 30, 2022 04:15 - 46.1 MBHappy Friday, join on-camera personality Denise Salcedo as she breaks down the July 29th editions of both WWE Smackdown and AEW Rampage. We actually got more to talk about on the Smackdown side of things which is new! Tune in for a fun show. This podcast is sponsored by Wrestle Rumble.
Wrestling Observer Live, Jul 29th
July 29, 2022 20:01 - 35.7 MBWrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including SummerSlam, Ric Flair's last match, tons of injury updates from AEW, Dynamite ratings, New Japan kicking off a women's title, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast, Jul 29th
July 29, 2022 19:03 - 81.6 MBAndrew and Rich are back for another episode of Mat Men, talking about the latest Pro wrestling news! Now that Vince McMahon has retired there was a lot of fallout this week, including Triple H being named head of creative, and WWE rewriting financial statements to account for Vince's Hush money payments. Summerslam is this weekend, we run down the card and give our predictions. We also speculate what big moments might happen knowing HHH is booking the show. ROH's death before dishonor ...
Wrestling Weekly, Jul 29th
July 29, 2022 15:57 - 65 MBLes Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss Vince McMahon's official WWE departure and how the territory era might've turned out differently without Vince. You'll also get our Summerslam predictions some thoughts on the surprising main event from this week's AEW Dynamite. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
Wrestling Observer Live, Jul 28th
July 28, 2022 20:01 - 35.9 MBWrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including SummerSlam, Ric Flair's last match, an awesome edition of AEW Dynamite with a look at where they might be going with several storylines, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
The Fight Game Podcast, Jul 27th
July 28, 2022 05:50 - 84.2 MBJohn and GG will be back next week with their usual show, but this week is draft week. It's the 2022 Pro Wrestling Draft. They go back and forth drafting wrestlers as if they were owners of new pro wrestling companies. Check out who the top picks were and why.
Speak Now with Denise Salcedo, Jul 27th
July 28, 2022 03:28 - 60.8 MBAEW Fight For The Fallen was a stacked show with lots of good matches, shocking moments and some news! Tune into Speak Now Pro Wrestling hosted by Denise Salcedo to hear her review of the show. Denise includes funny commentary and analysis of the show while also engaging with live viewers. This podcast is sponsored by Wrestle Rumble.
Wrestling Observer Live, Jul 27th
July 27, 2022 20:45 - 27.8 MBWrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back to span the globe of professional wrestling, and delve into such topics as Philadelphia being named the home of 2024's WrestleMania 40, and Matt Riddle being knocked off SummerSlam with a BRACHIAL PLEXUS injury. Plus, reports on McMahon's McManagement, Freddie Prinze Jr's comments on Kevin Dunn, a strong Raw rating, and - of course - the world-renown NXT 2.0 on USA Network report, and much more. It's a fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live, Jul 26th
July 26, 2022 20:01 - 35.6 MBWrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the first RAW of the post-Vince era, the positives and negatives and why change hasn't happened yet and will only gradually, Nick Wayne and his family's plane ride from Hell, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Karl Stern Show, Jul 26th
July 26, 2022 09:32 - 25.1 MBOur history picks up in the new building in New York City- Madison Square Garden II. William Muldoon is promoting suspicious boxing, suspicious wrestling, and mostly himself. Then the arrival of possibly the most instantly over pro wrestler in history. You think Goldberg got over quick? You've heard tales of Danno O'Mahoney? Let me introduce you to the original Terrible Turk... and then, just like that, he's dead.
Wrestling Observer Live, Jul 25th
July 25, 2022 20:06 - 16.7 MBWrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the latest on Vince McMahon leaving WWE, the changes to creative and why they should be a positive, AEW's future with these changes and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live, Jul 25th
July 25, 2022 20:06 - 36 MBWrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the latest on Vince McMahon leaving WWE, the changes to creative and why they should be a positive, AEW's future with these changes and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live, Jul 24th
July 24, 2022 21:43 - 35.8 MBOn the Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, Andrew Zarian is joined by Matt Ryan of Catalyst Wrestling to break down the week's news. One of the biggest stories in the history of wrestling happened as Vince McMahon announced his retirement from WWE. Stephanie McMahon and Nick Khan have been named co-CEOs. ROH Death Before Dishonor was last night. We break down the card, including Claudio Castagnoli winning the ROH World Championship and FTR defending the Tag Titles against the Briscoes ...
After Dark, Jul 24th
July 24, 2022 13:48 - 27.2 MBThe series continues: 100 of the darkest moments in pop culture history, as we follow up on the story about Chester Bennington with the death of Soundgarden, Audioslave, and Temple of the Dog front man Chris Cornell. The stories have a lot of similarities. Both battled depression, both were of the same era and musical genre. What was going on that so tragically effected so many stars of this era? Today we look at the life and death of Soundgarden's Chris Cornell.
Wrestling Observer Live, Jul 23rd
July 23, 2022 18:16 - 37.5 MBWrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley. Did Vince screw Vince? More thoughts on Vince McMahon retiring from WWE. Is the retirement real? Will it be permanent? Listener phone calls and results from a Twitter poll. Plus, why Jim Valley expects relatively few changes in the WWE presentation. Then, in preparation for The Nature Boy's retirement next week, it's The Roast of Ric Flair, Max Dupri reportedly out and ROH Death Before Dishonor PPV. A very fun show. Check it out.
Speak Now with Denise Salcedo, Jul 22nd
July 23, 2022 04:23 - 58.3 MBThis is a loaded episode of Speak Now Pro Wrestling hosted by Denise Salcedo! This podcast features all of the breaking Vince McMahon news, WWE Smackdown recap and AEW Rampage recap. This is a can't miss episode. This podcast is sponsored by Wrestle Rumble.
Wrestling Weekly, Jul 22nd
July 22, 2022 15:50 - 59.2 MBLes Thatcher and Vic Sosa give their predictions on Saturday's ROH Death Before Dishonor PPV. We also discuss this week's edition of AEW Dynamite, the mindset of a wrestler in a 2 out of 3 falls match as opposed to a one fall match and the upcoming anniversary celebration for Rey Mysterio on Raw. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
Wrestling Observer Live, Jul 21st
July 21, 2022 20:11 - 28.5 MBWrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back to talk all about Wednesday night's AEW Dynamite Fyter Fest Week 2, featuring a great promo by DAD HARDWOOD. Plus, updates on Kenny Omega and Adam Cole, a strong undercard for Ric Flair's last match, Tony Khan speaks on the Briscoes' status in ROH, and so much more! A fun show as always so check it out~!
Figure Four Daily, Jul 21st
July 21, 2022 18:09 - 36.4 MBHear Tony Khan's media call prior to Ring of Honor Death Before Dishonor where he talks The Briscoes, TV deal updates, new matches and more.
Speak Now with Denise Salcedo, Jul 21st
July 21, 2022 16:37 - 54.4 MBAll Elite Wrestling held AEW Dynamite Fyter Fest Week 2 last night. Join Denise Salcedo as she recaps the show. Topics include: Brody King defeating Darby Allin, the Barbed Wire Death Match and more. This show is sponsored by Wrestle Rumble.
The Fight Game Podcast, Jul 20th
July 20, 2022 20:15 - 51.9 MBGarrett and John are off this week, but this feed isn't going dark. Garrett did a Q&A with Dave Meltzer last week, answering questions from the Fight Game Media Network Facebook Group as well as listeners.
Wrestling Observer Live, Jul 20th
July 20, 2022 20:00 - 35.7 MBWrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the NXT 2.0 women's battle royal which was a million times better than expected, AEW Dynamite tonight, RAW ratings versus the Home Run Derby, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Josh Nason's Punch-out, Jul 20th
July 20, 2022 14:52 - 44 MBOn a new JNPO, author Chad Dundas of the Co-Main Event podcast returns to talk about the new collaborative fiction book The Territories, the state of the UFC, and plenty more.
Speak Now with Denise Salcedo, Jul 19th
July 20, 2022 03:14 - 46.8 MBIt's time to chat WWE NXT 2.0! Tune into Speak Now Pro Wrestling with Denise Salcedo as she recaps the July 19th edition of WWE NXT 2.0. Topics include: Will Cameron Grimes join The Dyad, Cora Jade's Heel turn, the demolishing of the Women's Tag Team titles and lots more. This podcast is sponsored by Wrestle Rumble.
Wrestling Observer Live, Jul 19th
July 19, 2022 20:01 - 35.5 MBWrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Ric Flair's final match, odds for blood and such, line-ups for NXT and AEW, the 20 women in the battle royal, Kenny Omega's return, the RAW REPORT and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Karl Stern Show, Jul 19th
July 19, 2022 14:20 - 32.1 MBThe next match in the ongoing Greatest Kayfabe Tournament has been voted on by you the listener and this episode we look at one of the greatest wrestlers in history- Lou Thesz and one of the greatest brawlers and wildmen in history- Bruiser Brody! The two have some history together, but Thesz was from a generation earlier, how did you think Thesz mat skill would hold up against the sheer chaos of Brody? Plus, interesting background bits on both, and the two times they actually shared the ring...
Wrestling Observer Live, Jul 18th
July 18, 2022 20:00 - 35.7 MBWrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back to talk the G-1 tournament, some of the best matches of the weekend, Smackdown and Rampage, Dynamite, RAW and NXT previews, Ric Flair's last match, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live, Jul 17th
July 17, 2022 23:58 - 36.1 MBOn the Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer live, Andrew Zarian is Joined by Dave Meltzer for the first half of the show. They discuss the news of WWE Monday Night Raw possibly going to TV 14, why this is happening, and will this change the television product going forward? They also follow up on the latest on the Vince McMahon allegations, including if there will be any other significant claims coming out. This also reminds Andrew about Vince and Dave being on Phil Donahue together in the 9...
After Dark, Jul 17th
July 17, 2022 09:38 - 31.2 MBContinuing our 100 darkest moments in pop culture series we take a look at the tragic death of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington. Chester Bennington was one of a series of high profile musicians who died very young after a life of battling mental illness and addiction. The tragic story of Chester Bennington touched many in the entertainment industry and severely impacted the music scene. Here is his story.
Wrestling Observer Live, Jul 16th
July 16, 2022 18:07 - 37.1 MBWrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley. The build to Summerslam continues, ROH Death Before Dishonor, Jeff Jarrett returns, The G1 Climax kicks off in NJPW and Keiji Muto begins his farewell in NOAH. Plus, is there more wrestling content than possible angles and storylines? Do things feel like they cycle back too quickly?
Wrestling Observer Live, Jul 15th
July 15, 2022 20:01 - 36 MBWrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including what happened with WWE going TV-14 and then rescinding it, and whether it'll actually happen soon, plus two big guests, Dave Meltzer talking the Observer this week and Keith Lipinski talking independent pro-wrestling and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Weekly, Jul 15th
July 15, 2022 15:48 - 55 MBLes Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss just how weird it was to have another business as usual week in WWE, the tryout camp being held in Nashville Summerslam weekend and some thoughts on the new AEW World Tag Team Champions. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
Wrestling Observer Live, Jul 14th
July 14, 2022 20:00 - 35.7 MBWrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including WWE no longer being TV PG and if that matters, a look at TV-14 historically, AEW Dynamite recap, Big E., some notes on NXT 2.0, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
The Fight Game Podcast, Jul 13th
July 14, 2022 06:54 - 81.4 MBJohn and GG are back on the Fight Game Podcast. They talk about young stars in AEW who they'd like to see used more and pushed more strongly on television. Then, they review Fyter Fest night one where in the main event, new tag team champions were formed.
Speak Now with Denise Salcedo, Jul 13th
July 14, 2022 03:14 - 49.7 MBTune into Speak Now Pro Wrestling with Denise Salcedo, on this episode she recaps the AEW DYNAMITE FYTER FEST night 1 show which included Wardlow's first TNT Championship match, some fiery words from Christian Cage, a World Title Eliminator match with Jon Moxley and an AEW World Tag Team Championship Triple or Nothing main event match that saw new champions be crowned. This podcast is sponsored by Wrestle Rumble.
Wrestling Observer Live, Jul 13th
July 13, 2022 20:26 - 28.3 MBWrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back to talk all about night one of AEW Fyter Fest tonight on Dynamite, plus the NXT 2.0 review, Raw ratings from Monday, Sasha Banks appearing at C2E2 Chicago, Big E's recovery, and so much more! A fun show as always so check it out~!
The Adam and Mike Show, Jul 12th
July 13, 2022 04:58 - 57.2 MBThe original alternate here at the EMPIRE~! is back to bring you the world famous New Japan G1 Climax prediction show! This is the annual odyssey where Adam Summers and Mike Sempervive run down each night of New Japan's showcase tournament and with our predictions for every single match, dropping knowledge and opinion along the way. Enjoy these 120 minutes+ of Adam & Mike Big Audio Nightmare power, calculator and abacus sold separately.
We're Live Pal, Jul 12th
July 13, 2022 03:46 - 53.5 MBGarrett and Andrew are back on We're Live, Pal. They talk about Vince McMahon, younger stars in AEW and WWE, and some quick hits on the G1, All Out, the ESPYs, and WWE on A&E.
Speak Now with Denise Salcedo, Jul 12th
July 13, 2022 03:22 - 52.8 MBCatch up on all things WWE NXT 2.0 related with Denise Salcedo on her Tuesday Speak Now Pro Wrestling post show! This podcast is sponsored by Wrestle Rumble.
Wrestling Observer Live, Jul 12th
July 12, 2022 20:03 - 35.5 MBWrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including previews for Dynamite and NXT 2.0, RAW from Monday night with an incredible amount of wasteful filler, Great Khali controversy, WWE's best moments and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Karl Stern Show, Jul 12th
July 12, 2022 09:38 - 29.2 MBOur rotation of classic pro wrestling history shows continues today with From the Pages of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter where we look back at Dave Meltzer's biography on the death of Gorilla Monsoon. Not only was Gorilla Monsoon a notable commentator during the Hulkamania era of WWF, he was a main event level pro wrestler and owner of percentages of two major pro wrestling companies as well - WWF and WWC. This is the story of Gorilla Monsoon.
Wrestling Observer Live, Jul 11th
July 11, 2022 20:00 - 35.5 MBWrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Dark Side of the Ring updates, John Cena and why he's likely missing SummerSlam, Vince McMahon, Smackdown notes and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live, Jul 10th
July 10, 2022 23:50 - 36.1 MBOn this week's Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, Andrew Zarian is back discussing all the latest news in professional wrestling. Obviously, the biggest story of the week was the new allegations against WWE's Vince McMahon that he had paid out over 12 million dollars to four women. Andrew discusses what is known from The Wall Street Journal article, and speculates if it's even possible to remove him from the company at this point. He also runs down this week's WWE Smackdown, inclu...
After Dark, Jul 10th
July 10, 2022 15:55 - 29.1 MBWe continue our series of 100 of the darkest moments in pop culture history by looking at the recent death of country music star Naomi Judd. Yes, Naomi Judd was 76 years old, all of The Judds' hit songs were behind them, so in terms of effecting popular culture one might argue that this one doesn't effect the future much. I will argue differently, as the death of Naomi Judd has brought the very relevant topic of mental illness front and center, right where it needs to be.
Speak Now with Denise Salcedo, Jul 8th
July 09, 2022 04:10 - 47.6 MBJoin on-camera personality Denise Salcedo as she recaps both WWE Smackdown and AEW Rampage on Speak Now Pro Wrestling! This podcast is sponsored by Wrestle Rumble!
Wrestling Observer Live, Jul 8th
July 08, 2022 20:15 - 29.8 MBWrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back to talk all about today's new reporting by the Wall Street Journal about previous Vince McMahon settlements with female talent, in which over $12 million was paid out over the past 16 years. We also look at the fresh reporting on John Laurinaitis, as well as the rest of the news from around the wrestling world including comments from Kota Ibushi on his recovery - and New Japan, Wednesday's AEW Dynamite ratings, tonight's Smackdown, and so...
Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast, Jul 8th
July 08, 2022 17:44 - 69 MBAndrew and Rich are back with another episode of Mat Men Discussing all the latest news in professional wrestling. Just at the time of recording the show, the news dropped of a new report from Wall Street Journal regarding the Vince McMahon story and new allegations. We try to break it down and give our thoughts on what this means going forward. Including the possibility of Vince being removed altogether. Money in the bank was last Sunday, we discuss the fallout from the show including Th...