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This episode of Wrestling Observer Live covers a packed week in professional wrestling, starting with Andrew Zarian's experience at AEW Dynamite's Hammerstein Ballroom taping and Tony Khan's intriguing comments about Madison Square Garden. The discussion delves into Mercedes Moné's current storyline of dropping titles and the Continental Classic updates, before shifting to the profound impact of John Cena's retirement and the strategic build-up of Gunther as a dominant heel in WWE. The episode also reviews WWE SmackDown, analyzes Andrade's unique contract situation allowing indie appearances, and provides comprehensive previews for AEW's Worlds End and New Japan Pro Wrestling's Wrestle Kingdom card, concluding with a recap of the AAA show and Dominic Mysterio's injury.
On a new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, the 2025 year in review series continues with a stop in September. Rejoining the show for his yearly appearance is Davie Portman of Post Wrestling and Poisonrana. The guys talk about AEW All Out vs. WWE Wrestlepalooza, Will Ospreay's neck surgery, WrestleMania heading to Saudi Arabia, and more from the wrestling world.
On a new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, Josh is joined by first-time guest Dave LaGreca of Busted Open. The guys talk about the year Busted Open has had and what's to come for 2025, criticisms of the show, some LaGreca history, and lots more.
Andrew Zarian is back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking about the latest wrestling news. This week's major news revolves around the retirement of John Cena, whose final match took place Saturday night on Saturday Night's Main Event. I offered a detailed show review and shared my reaction to the controversial decision to have him lose his final match, debating whether it was the right choice given the immediate fan outrage that followed. Also, I talk about the rest o...
On a new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, Josh Nason and Fightful's Andrew Thompson recap the very packed month of August in Josh's 2025 wrestling year in review series. From Brock Lesnar's return to John Cena's face turn to Seth Rollins' fake injury to Will Ospreay's very real injury, it's all here in an extended play edition.
On a new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, the pro wrestling year in review series stops in July 2025 for perhaps the wildest news month of the year. Jason Powell of ProWrestling.net joins me for a talk about the passing of Hulk Hogan, the Seth Rollins worked injury, Goldberg retiring, AEW All In, and lots more.
On the Sunday Wrestling Observer Live, Josh Nason returns to talk about John Cena's final week, AEW Collision, where there's so many titles, why people need to not freak out about TV rights, and more.
The Josh Nason's Punch-Out 2025 pro wrestling year in review series rolls on with a stop in June and returning guest Kate Elizabeth of Fightful. Josh and Kate talk about CM Punk's controversial trip to Saudi Arabia, the whole R-Truth thing, AEW Grand Slam Mexico, and lots, lots more.
Andrew Zarian is back with another episode of Wrestling Observer Live Sunday Edition, talking about the latest wrestling news stories. This week, I break down Saturday night's Survivor Series War Games and discuss the highs and lows. Both War Games matches had their problems, even though there were some memorable spots. The highlight of the show was John Cena vs. Dominik Mysterio, which saw the return of Liv Morgan in a highly entertaining, overbooked match. I also talk about the Continental Cla...
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including Survivor Series this weekend, the Continental Classic standings thus far, the Andrade situation, Ric Flair claims Hulk Hogan died due to street drugs, your questions and tons more! Make sure you check out our BLACK FRIDAY SALE at wrestlingobserver.com and get subscriptions as low as $8 per month!
On a new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, Josh and Mr. Warren Hayes return for an extended play stop in May 2025 on the pro wrestling year in review series. The best of WWE, AEW, NXTNAAA, Japan and the rest of the wrestling world awaits.
Andrew Zarian is back with another episode of Wrestling Observer Live Sunday edition, talking about the latest professional wrestling news. In an AEW-heavy episode, I'm back talking about all the fallout from Saturday night's Full Gear, where new champions were crowned, with Samoa Joe and Mark Briscoe winning titles. I discuss the length of the show, the amount of blood during several matches, and how it impacted the crowd's interest in the women's title match. I also discuss the finish of the m...
On a new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, Rich Kraetsch of Voices of Wrestling returns for the April 2025 edition of the pro wrestling year in review series. From the build to WWE WrestleMania 41 to the event itself to The Rock's excuse for not being there to AEW Dynasty to everything in between, it's all here and then some.
After a month off, TNA wrestling returned to action and immediately kneecapped their biggest hero. Mike Santana shockingly dropped the TNA world championship on their first live show after he won the title, in an unadvertised match, after a gang of NXT benchwarmers invaded the show. Between a new episode of Impact and the Turning Point app special the next night, TNA's world changed. What led to the angle? What might have inspired it? Did it work, and where do they go from here? It's not all doo...
On a new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, the pro wrestling year in review series continues with a stop in March 2025. Josh catches up with Rich Fann of Pro Wrestling Torch and Post Wrestling about the John Cena heel turn, AEW Revolution, and over 300 news items and headlines from the wrestling month.
On a new Wrestling Observer Live with guest host Josh Nason, Josh calls out TNA Wrestling on their bullsh-t after their latest blunder with a World Champion. Plus, some AEW talk, Bob Caudle, CM Punk, Marina Shafir and plenty more.
The Josh Nason's Punch-Out 2025 pro wrestling year in review series rolls on with a stop in February. Jesse Collings of Voices of Wrestling makes his return to talk The Rock wanting Cody's soul, AEW finally getting off the pot with releases, the WWE Royal Rumble, and tons more.
On a new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, the pro wrestling year in review series for 2025 officially begins. Josh catches up with Jack Farmer for an extended look at WWE's Netflix debut, a strange AEW Dynamite theme song, Kenny Omega's return and lots more.
On a new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, Josh delivers all the AEW hot takes you could possibly handle to start your week. Joining him is past guest and our AEW PPV preview man, Mike DellaCamera. Indulge us, won't you?
On the Sunday Wrestling Observer Live, guest host Josh Nason recaps all the wrestling action from Saturday including THE PICTURE that was designed to make Wrestling Twitter take notice. Josh also catches up with Mike "Cash Flo" Walden, an actor in the hit series Tulsa King and OVW fame. All that and more await you on the Sunday WOL.
On a new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, Josh catches up with Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics for a deep dive into AEW business for Q3 of 2025. If you're into the biz talk, you're in the right place.
NXT Halloween Havoc Review and More! Andrew Zarian is back with the latest Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking about the latest news in professional wrestling. With a busy weekend of wrestling, I break down all the shows, including NXT Halloween Havoc, which featured an unexpected win in the women's division, a very good Lucha-style match with Ethan Page, and the return of the Hardys to NXT in a match that didn't live up to the expectations they led you to believe. I break down AE...
On a new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, Josh catches up with author Guy Evans on his new 'Beyond Nitro' book and why he wants to write three books about Hulk Hogan, powered by a new Kickstarter.
Andrew Zarian is back with another episode of Wrestling Observer Live, Sunday edition. This week, in a heavy AEW edition, I give a full breakdown of the AEW WrestleDream PPV from Saturday night. I give my thoughts on the show as a whole, including the length of the show and the unique transition from the Tailgate pre-show on TBS to the PPV with a match in progress. I break down some of the best matches, including what might have been the best match between Okada and Takashita vs. Bandido and Bro...
On a new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, Josh talks with longtime OVW wrestler Mike 'Cash Flo' Walden, aka Bigfoot in the breakout Paramount Plus hit Tulsa King. The guys talk about how he got his big opportunity, advice he received from Sylvester Stallone, whether his in-ring career is done, and more.
