<p>They are two of the smartest and most experienced people in pro wrestling. Both are brilliant wrestling historians. Dave Meltzer has published the Wrestling Observer Newsletter for over 3 decades and it is THE definitive insider trade publication in pro wrestling. Jim Cornette was a manager of the highest level, a promoter, and now a podcaster. Both men collectively know more about pro wrestling than any other two men alive. So why has their multi-decade friendship ended over pro wrestling opinion? In this Saga of... series, historian and podcaster Karl Stern examines both men and their opinions and methodology. Is Dave biased toward AEW? Kenny Omega? The Young Bucks? Is he too close to his subject matter? Why is Cornette so profane and outrageous and, in the end, which of them is right or are both wrong.</p>

They are two of the smartest and most experienced people in pro wrestling. Both are brilliant wrestling historians. Dave Meltzer has published the Wrestling Observer Newsletter for over 3 decades and it is THE definitive insider trade publication in pro wrestling. Jim Cornette was a manager of the highest level, a promoter, and now a podcaster. Both men collectively know more about pro wrestling than any other two men alive. So why has their multi-decade friendship ended over pro wrestling opinion? In this Saga of... series, historian and podcaster Karl Stern examines both men and their opinions and methodology. Is Dave biased toward AEW? Kenny Omega? The Young Bucks? Is he too close to his subject matter? Why is Cornette so profane and outrageous and, in the end, which of them is right or are both wrong.

08 Saga of Dave Meltzer vs Jim Cornette Clash of the Critics

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For all shows visit our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/wiwcool Pro wrestling history. WWE, WCW, NWA, AEW, NXT, NJPW, TNA, Impact, ROH, AWA, ECW, and the pioneer era of pro wrestling. Karl Stern (DragonKingKarl) is a pro wrestling historian who has produced the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Audio Show for over 15 years at Wrestling Observer. This is the free version of some of the pro wrestling podcasts we produce at When It Was Cool. There is much more available to Patreon supporters and there are over 2500 shows available for subscribers. Enjoy these free shows for a deep dive into pro wrestling history and we hope if you enjoy these shows you will become a Patreon supporter and gain access to many others. Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, Frank Gotch, William Muldoon, Lou Thesz, Bruno Sammartino, Strangler Lewis, Farmer Burns, Bob Armstrong, Ron Fuller, Jerry Lawler, The Rock, Chris Jericho, Andre the Giant, Dusty Rhodes, and hundreds more are discussed.

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