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
www.wrestlingobserver.com.to man and talk about it as much as we can. Look for our Podcast in the iTunes Store
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Episodes
Josh Nason's Punch-out, Jun 15th
June 15, 2022 18:06 - 55.4 MBOn a new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, author Jonathan Snowden returns to talk about our shared dying love for the UFC (check out Hybrid Shoot on Substack), our shared frustrations with AEW and some of his upcoming projects including his unauthorized Dusty Rhodes biography. I also have an unplanned rant about Jeff Hardy, Jey Uso and drunk driving.
The Adam and Mike Show, Jun 15th
June 15, 2022 15:31 - 33.8 MBAdam Summers and Mike Sempervive are back to talk all the news from a memorable week across the Japanese wrestling landscape on this 75-minute edition of the Big Audio Nightmare. Topics include: Satoshi Kojima winning the GHC Title at CyberFight Festival THE SLAP and its ramifications on DDT, NOAH, Tetsuya Endo, and Katsuhiko Najkajima Initial thoughts on the G1 Climax 32 lineup A review of Dominion and how Jay White's title win impacts the Forbidden Door PPV Hear all this and much more on...
Speak Now with Denise Salcedo, Jun 14th
June 15, 2022 04:17 - 40.8 MBKick off the wrestling week with Denise Salcedo as she recaps the June 14th edition of WWE NXT 2.0! Topics include the development of talent, progressing storylines and more! Listen for a good time and to stay up-to-date with the NXT 2.0 brand!
Wrestling Observer Live, Jun 14th
June 14, 2022 20:00 - 35.9 MBWrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including RAW from Monday night, the situation with Jeff Hardy and how AEW is addressing it, injuries all over wrestling and taking care of the performers, INSERTION POINTS and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Karl Stern Show, Jun 14th
June 14, 2022 09:21 - 20.5 MBThis week on the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Audio Show, host Karl Stern from WhenItWasCool.com takes a look back at the Queensbury Athletic Club which set the foundation for pro wrestling in Toronto, Canada and eventually gave rise to pro wrestling at the Maple Leaf Gardens. In the 1930s the Queensbury Athletic Club launch what would become one of the most influential wrestling territories in the world and set the stage for one of pro wrestling's most famous venues.
Wrestling Observer Live, Jun 13th
June 13, 2022 20:01 - 36 MBWrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez is back with TONS to talk about including Jeff Hardy arrested again, Two Dimes sacked, all the news on AEW and New Japan and Forbidden Door, the G-1 this year, your questions on all the news and so much more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live, Jun 12th
June 13, 2022 02:02 - 36.8 MBOn this edition of Wrestling Observer live, Andrew is solo this week discussing the latest from the week in Pro Wrestling. Smackdown was a better show this week, with Gunther winning the Intercontinental Championship and Riddle getting a title shot next week against Roman Reigns. New Japan's Dominion show took place this morning and we have a new IWGP world HeavyWeight Champion after Jay White defeated Kazuchika Okada. What does this mean heading into the Forbidden Door PPV, Andrew specu...
After Dark, Jun 12th
June 12, 2022 15:36 - 26.9 MBWe continue our series of 100 of the darkest moments in pop culture history and this week I am your father who is very disappointed in you. No, this week nobody died. No tragedy has befallen a cast member (aside from a few arrests) but the general state of show which was very popular predicated on laughing at the lowest common denominator. This show is truly one of the darkest moments in pop culture history. How did we come to this?
Wrestling Observer Live, Jun 11th
June 11, 2022 18:10 - 37.3 MBWrestling Observer Live Saturday with Jim Valley. A preview of NJPW Dominion including the US title situation with Juice Robinson. Gunther wins the U.S. title on Smackdown. Are there too many tournaments in AEW? Wrestling companies need to quit pandering to the UK audience. Plus, Rampage, Lacey Evans and more.
Speak Now with Denise Salcedo, Jun 10th
June 11, 2022 04:08 - 54.6 MBHappy Friday! Join on-camera personality Denise Salcedo on her show Speak Now Pro Wrestling as she reviews both WWE Smackdown and AEW Rampage! We had two really good back-to-back shows and plety to talk about from both shows! Rampage topics include: Jake Hager vs. Eddie Kingston, Kris Statlander vs. Red Velvet, Will Ospreay and more! Smackdown topics include: Cody Rhodes injury update, Ronda Rousey promos, Gunther as IC champ, Matt riddle vs Sami Zayn and more! This podcast is sponsored b...
Wrestling Observer Live, Jun 10th
June 10, 2022 20:01 - 35.8 MBWrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including all the news from the past several days on Cody, Smackdown tonight, Vince McMahon writing a book, and more, then KERRY MORTON joins us to talk the NWA, the time his father beat Bryan's ass, and so much more. A great guest and a fun show as always, so check it out~!
Wrestling Weekly, Jun 10th
June 10, 2022 18:16 - 54.7 MBCody's incredible match at Hell in a Cell, his future and a very shaky edition of Dynamite are on this week's menu. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
The Fight Game Podcast, Jun 9th
June 10, 2022 06:10 - 77.8 MBJohn and GG are back on the Fight Game Podcast talking about the WWE babyface picture, the AEW interim title situation, and what was ultimately a disappointing AEW Dynamite.
The Adam and Mike Show, Jun 9th
June 10, 2022 01:17 - 42.9 MBAdam Summers and Mike Sempervive are back to talk all the news from another eventful week across the Japanese wrestling landscape on this 90-minute FREE edition of the Big Audio Nightmare. Topics include: The build on AEW TV to the Forbidden Door PPV with NJPW A preview of NJPW's Dominion show coming this Sunday The final word on this year's Best of the Super Junior Tournament Discussion of BUSHIROAD's blockbuster announcement of a joint NJPW x STARDOM supershow in November A preview of thi...
Wrestling Observer Live, Jun 8th
June 08, 2022 20:02 - 36.1 MBWrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including AEW Dynamite tonight with a Casino Battle Royale and more, AEW Double or Nothing buyrate numbers, PLANT YOUR FLAG!, notes on New Japan Strong, Dragon Gate, Edge getting kicked out, your full NXT 2.0 report, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~!
Speak Now with Denise Salcedo, Jun 7th
June 08, 2022 03:55 - 39.3 MBJoin on-camera personality Denise Salcedo as she reviews the June 7th edition of WWE NXT on Speak Now Pro Wrestling sponsored by Wrestle Rumble. Topics include the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament, the continuation of Tony D'Angelo and Santos Escobar, the next steps for Joe Gacy, Apollo Crews and more!
We're Live Pal, Jun 7th
June 07, 2022 23:31 - 48.1 MBAndrew and GG are back on We're Live, Pal. They talk about the Stephanie McMahon story and wonder why WWE is being so negative about her after taking a leave of absence. They also talked about Cody Rhodes' match at Hell in a Cell and what they do to replace him. Lastly, they discuss the world title situation at AEW Dynamite.
Wrestling Observer Live, Jun 7th
June 07, 2022 20:02 - 35.7 MBWrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including RAW finally breaking Bryan, a full recap of the show as usual on Tuesdays, what it takes to survive in WWE as evidenced by Toni Storm's recent interview, and so much more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Karl Stern Show, Jun 7th
June 07, 2022 15:30 - 36.8 MBI have a new biography for you this week. I will be looking back at the territorial era monster One Man Gang who later had his gimmick changed to the regrettable Akeem. Starting out with the outlaw promotions then Poffo's ICW, he ended up getting huge pushes in Florida, World Class, Mid-South UWF, and ultimately WWF where he had a run against Hulk Hogan before settling into a tag team with Big Boss Man. Before he retired he also had a couple of runs in WCW and Japan. Let's talk about the One ...
Wrestling Observer Live, Jun 6th
June 06, 2022 20:06 - 36 MBWrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Cody Rhodes' torn pec, his decision to work the show, whether a doctor believes the other doctor was negligent, Hell in a Cell, Rampage, Smackdown, NXT 2.0, Stephanie getting buried and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live, Jun 5th
June 06, 2022 00:01 - 36.8 MBOn this edition of Wrestling Observer Live with Andrew Zarian, Will Washington of the Grapsody Podcast joins the show. They discuss CM Punk's injury this past week and what it means for the AEW World Title picture going forward. We now know how they will determine an interim champion, the guys give their thoughts. Besides Punk's injury, there have been several other injuries this week, including Scorpio Sky, Bryan Danielson and on the WWE side, Cody looks to have torn his pectoral muscle...
After Dark, Jun 5th
June 05, 2022 16:01 - 27 MBWhere were you when JFK was assassinated? Elvis died? Man landed on the moon? Or... the OJ Simpson verdict came down? NFL football star and actor OJ Simpson was accused of murdering two people including his ex-wife. This case, has of course, been discussed a million times (or more) but here as part of our 100 darkest moments in pop culture history we look at how the OJ Simpson case impacted pop culture.
Speak Now with Denise Salcedo, Jun 3rd
June 04, 2022 04:40 - 52.8 MBIt's a wild Friday night. Join on-air personality Denise Salcedo as she discusses the CM Punk/ AEW World Championship update, recaps RAMPAGE and Smackdown! This is a fun show!
Wrestling Observer Live, Jun 3rd
June 03, 2022 20:01 - 35.8 MBWrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the AEW Dynamite ratings and what happened in the MJF promo, two WWE PPVs this weekend, Lacey Evans back to Smackdown, plus Nick Aldis joins us to talk NWA Alwayz Ready coming up on June 11! A fun show as always so check it out~!
Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast, Jun 3rd
June 03, 2022 18:49 - 56.3 MBOn this special Friday edition of Mat Men, Andrew and Rich are back to discuss all the latest from the past week of Pro Wrestling. The big story of the week was the MJF saga that started with him not showing at AEW fanfest and ended with an all-time scathing promo on Dynamite. We discuss the latest, including how much was real and what was a 'work"? We discuss all the fallout from Double or Nothing including CM Punk winning AEW world Title from Hangman Page, and the insanity that was the ...
Wrestling Weekly, Jun 3rd
June 03, 2022 16:40 - 64.7 MBLes Thatcher and Vic Sosa give their thoughts on the MJF situation and whether or not anything similar might have happened in the territories, which leads to some interesting stories involving Ernie Ladd and Wahoo McDaniel. We also look at how our Double or Nothing predictions turned out and discuss the two big matches on this weekends WWE Hell in a Cell show. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
Wrestling Observer Live, Jun 2nd
June 02, 2022 20:11 - 35.6 MBWrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including many thoughts on the highs and lows of the MJF promo from Wednesday night, AEW Dynamite recap, Forbidden Door, WWE running two PPVs this weekend, and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
The Fight Game Podcast, Jun 2nd
June 02, 2022 15:44 - 68.1 MBJohn and GG are back on the Fight Game Podcast. They go over Wednesday night's AEW Dynamite in Los Angeles and go into the MJF situation. Was it work, shoot, a mix of both?
Speak Now with Denise Salcedo, Jun 1st
June 02, 2022 04:50 - 58.9 MBJoin on-camera personality Denise Salcedo as she shares her live event experience attending AEW Dynamite at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. This includes, the controversial MJF promo, Hiroshi Tanahashi's appearance on AEW and so much more! This podcast in sponsored by Wrestle Rumble.
Wrestling Observer Live, Jun 1st
June 01, 2022 20:01 - 35.7 MBWrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the latest on MJF, who appears on Dynamite tonight, line-up for the rest of the show, thoughts on RAW and NXT 2.0, all the news and more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Speak Now with Denise Salcedo, May 31st
June 01, 2022 03:58 - 49.2 MBJoin on-air personality Denise Salcedo as she reviews the May 31, 2022 edition of WWE NXT 2.0. This is a fun and lively show perfect for any and all fans of the NXT 2.0! Discussions include: In Your House predictions. Damon Kemp in-ring style, the storytelling between Tony D'Angelo and Santo Escobar, plus lots more!
Speak Now with Denise Salcedo, May 31st
June 01, 2022 03:36 - 123 MBJoin on-air personality Denise Salcedo as she reviews the May 31, 2022 edition of WWE NXT 2.0. This is a fun and lively show perfect for any and all fans of the NXT 2.0!
We're Live Pal, May 31st
June 01, 2022 02:45 - 53 MBAndrew Zarian is off this week, but GG invited Kyle Ross from Top Rope Nation to join him to talk about Double Or Nothing weekend in Las Vegas.
Wrestling Observer Live, May 31st
May 31, 2022 20:01 - 35.8 MBWrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including the latest on MJF and AEW, tons of thoughts on Double or Nothing and the whole weekend, the latest news and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Karl Stern Show, May 31st
May 31, 2022 09:11 - 44 MBAs part of a new series I'm doing on my free wrestling feed coming up I needed a few new biographies and specials so in the coming weeks I'm going to have a few new wrestling biographies. We are starting with Earthquake- John Tenta. He wrestled at LSU, then went to join Sumo where he was a standout westerner but soon became disgruntled and switched to pro wrestling, first in Japan, then in the U.S. and became a star in WWF / WWE as an opponent for Hulk Hogan, as well as, a World tag team cham...
We're Live Pal, May 29th
May 29, 2022 13:14 - 39.6 MBOn the second straight day of We're Live, Pal, past guest Will Washington returns to talk with Garrett Gonzales and Andrew Zarian about MJF vs. AEW and the biggest stories of Double or Nothing weekend.
We're Live Pal, May 28th
May 29, 2022 02:08 - 27.9 MBOn a special Saturday We're Live, Pal from Las Vegas, Garrett Gonzales and Andrew Zarian are joined by Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez.
Wrestling Observer Live, May 27th
May 27, 2022 20:56 - 28.3 MBWrestling Observer Live with Mike Sempervive is back with a ton to talk about including a preview of Sunday's AEW Double or Nothing pay-per-view and New Japan's press conference regarding their tense relationship with Kota Ibushi. Plus, thoughts on New Japan's Best of the Super Juniors tournament, Jeff Jarrett returns to WWE, and a ton of wrestling news. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Weekly, May 27th
May 27, 2022 15:50 - 65.5 MBOn this edition of Wrestling Weekly, we look at the card and make our predictions for AEW's Double or Nothing PPV. We also discuss Randy Orton and WWE changing venues for Money in the Bank. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend~!
Figure Four Daily, May 26th
May 26, 2022 18:03 - 28.5 MBFrom Thursday, May 26, 2022, hear the full Tony Khan AEW pre-Double or Nothing media call.
Speak Now with Denise Salcedo, May 25th
May 26, 2022 03:13 - 51.6 MBIt's the AEW DOUBLE OR NOTHING go home show edition of AEW Dynamite! Join on-camera personality Denise Salcedo as she breaks down the events of the night, analyzes the storylines and matches while also engaging with the live viewers!
Pacific Rim Pro Wrestling, May 25th
May 26, 2022 00:28 - 61 MBPacific Rim Pro Wrestling is back. Fumi Saito talks about the Hana Kimura memorial show and the meaning behind the matches. Plus, The Stardom 5 Star Gran Prix, Best of the Super Jrs., why he doesn't think All Japan's foray into women's wrestling will work, Muto, older wrestlers in Japan and the infamous Fire Pro Wrestling storyline.
Wrestling Observer Live, May 25th
May 25, 2022 20:01 - 35.9 MBWrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including a full line-up for Dynamite tonight, RAW ratings and the change this week as compared to the last few weeks, your stunning NXT 2.0 TV REPORT and more! Don't forget to go to f4wonline.com and sign up for the $3.99 special TODAY ONLY, because if you don't you'll regret it!
Speak Now with Denise Salcedo, May 24th
May 25, 2022 03:46 - 43.5 MBI am back to chat some NXT 2.0! Join my weekly show Speak Now Pro Wrestling sponsored by Wrestle Rumble to catch up on all the latest surrounding NXT 2.0! The May 24th edition features conversations surrounding Wes Lee's future on NXT, the continuation of the Joe Gacy and Bron Breakker feud, and the latest in the Women's Breakout Tournament. I'll be back tomorrow to chat AEW Dynamite.
We're Live Pal, May 24th
May 25, 2022 02:08 - 50.6 MBF4W writer Ian Carey subbed for Andrew Zarian on today's show. GG and Ian welcomed Ed in San Antonio to talk about this weekend's F4W Convention. Dave Meltzer joins to talk about Double or Nothing.
Wrestling Observer Live, May 24th
May 24, 2022 20:02 - 36 MBWrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Dynamite, NXT 2.0 and RAW line-ups for the coming week, your weekly RAW report building to Hell in a Cell, all of the news and so much more. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Karl Stern Show, May 24th
May 24, 2022 15:37 - 25.3 MBThe long form history of wrestling podcast series from DragonKingKarl continues as we take a detailed look back at February 1983 in pro wrestling. Ric Flair travels around the world- literally, defending the NWA World title. The Midnight Rider (Dusty Rhodes) wins, then has to give back the NWA World title in Florida. Several AWA results including Hulk Hogan. Memphis continues to be medicore, and news and notes from Japan.
The Adam and Mike Show, May 23rd
May 23, 2022 22:06 - 38.9 MBAdam Summers and Mike Sempervive talk all the happenings in another wild week of Japanese wrestling news on this nearly 90 minute edition of the Big Audio Nightmare. Topics include: Prospects for the return of crowd cheering in Japan; The first week of the Best of the Super Junior Tournament; The BoSJ tournament kicks into high gear with three consecutive shows this week at Korakuen Hall; NOSAWA's quick return to NOAH and it means for Dragon Gate, and Is Keiji Mutoh on the verge of retirement...
Wrestling Observer Live, May 23rd
May 23, 2022 20:00 - 35.8 MBWrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including an update on Will Ospreay, more disturbing tweets from Kota Ibushi, NOAH vs. Dragon Gate booking issues, Sasha and Naomi, the women's tag titles and what's next, and so much more. A packed show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live, May 22nd
May 22, 2022 19:56 - 46.6 MBThis week Andrew is joined by Garrett Gonzales of Wrestling Observer Radio and Fight Game Media to discuss this week's biggest stories. Sasha Banks and Naomi were publicly suspended on Smackdown this week after walking out during Monday Night Raw. They guys try to put a bow on this entire situation and speculate what the outcome might be for both going forward. Stephanie McMahon is taking a leave of absence, what does that mean for her and WWE? Double or Nothing is this coming weekend, t...