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Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back here on FUN FRIDAY! We'll talk all the news, run down all the major cards over WrestleMania weekend, talk about all the different shows you can listen to, take your calls, and tons more. A fun show as always, so check it out~!

Hear Tony Khan respond to CM Punk's comments in addition to addressing this week's AEW releases in his pre-Supercard of Honor call.

This was recorded live on April 4, 2024.

On a new brand-new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, Josh welcomes back former UFC heavyweight champion, pro wrestler, actor and bourbon boss Josh Barnett for the first time since 2019.

Barnett talks all about Bloodsport X, Bloodsport Bushido, his bourbon line, Shayna Baszler and other things that start with the letter b.

Andrew Zarian is back with another edition of the Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, discussing all the latest stories from this past week in wrestling.

This week's Friday Night SmackDown featured Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes, but the confrontation seemed less intense compared to the previous few Bloodline segments. Andrew analyzes this and speculates on the upcoming main events of Wrestlemania, along with sharing his thoughts on the rest of SmackDown.

He also highlights last week's Collision, where Brian Danielson faced Katsuyori Shibata, and the significant title changes on Dynamite, with Adam Copeland and Kazuchika Okada winning championships. Andrew discusses how Mercedes Mone, Will Osprey, and Okada are positively impacting the company.

Additionally, thoughts on Paul Heyman's career, Shayna Baszler's upcoming appearance at a GCW show, and Ronda Rousey's comments about WWE and Vince McMahon.

Tune in for all this and more on the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Live!

On a new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, Jack Encarnacao and JP Sarro of The Lapsed Fan make their annual pilgrimage back to hype up their live event during WrestleMania weekend in Philadelphia.

Learn about the show, what they learned from last year's event, the Vince McMahon impersonation in the Janel Grant lawsuit era, and all kinds of other comedic off-ramps.

On a new JNPO, Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics returns as we complete the set of AEW investor calls for 2023 with a final look at Q4 and how it foreshadowed some of what we have seen the last few months.

We even snuck in some Big Business talk. If you're into AEW and numbers, you'll be into this episode.

Andrew Zarian is back with another Sunday episode of Wrestling Observer Live, talking about the top stories from this past week in professional wrestling.

The WWE set what looks to be the main event of night one of Wrestlemania when Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins officially accepted Roman Reigns and The Rock's challenge for a tag team match on SmackDown. Andrew talks about the spectacle this match will likely be but in no way a classically worked match.

Andrew also discusses AEW's big week with the retirement of Sting at the Revolution PPV and the fallout on Dynamite with the debut of the new Elite with Kazuchika Okada joining the Young Bucks. He also breaks down Saturday's Collision including thoughts on the debut match of Okada and the Atlanta Street Fight main event.

Plus, WWE's new ring sponsor, how Raw might be presented on Netflix, and the WWE Hall of Fame.

All this and more!

It's Sunday, and Andrew Zarian is back with another episode of Wrestling Observer Live' talking about all the latest in pro wrestling.

First up, it's AEW Revolution Day! Just before the PPV starts, Andrew is gonna break down the card. We'll talk about Sting's last match and how it should end. We'll also talk about how AEW presents older wrestlers differently than WWE.

Also, this week's Friday Night SmackDown had another appearance of The Rock and Roman Reigns. They had an epic 40-minute Bloodline segment that set up what looks like it's gonna be the main event of night one of Wrestlemania. Andrew will break it down and talk about why he doesn't necessarily like that they're doing a second match.

Plus, we'll talk about some of our favorite Sting moments, who Mercedes' first opponent might be in AEW, and more!

Andrew Zarian is back with another episode of Wrestling Observer Live Sunday edition, talking about the biggest news stories from the week in professional wrestling.

Andrew starts by recapping a newsworthy Smackdown from Friday night, including the improvement of Dominick Mysterio, Drew Mycintire's backstage segment with LA Knight, and more.

The bigger story on SmackDown however was the return of the Rock as part of the Bloodline. He came out in a very loud shirt that brought memories of heel Rock from the Attitude Era and then cut a very heel promo with what appears to be a lot of hidden innuendos. Andrew gives his thoughts on what this means where the story is going and whether could it lead back to WrestleMania next year.

He also talks about AEW Revolution takes a look at the current card and wonders if It's Swerve Strickland's time to take the title or does Samoa Joe retain it this time around. Also, Sting's last match is official as he and Darby Alin will face the Young Bucks.

Plus, Bryan Danielson is facing Jun Akiyama on Collision, an upset at UFC 298, and AEW's attendance decline.

All this and more!

Andrew Zarian is back with a Super Bowl Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking all the latest news from the past week in professional wrestling.

The big story of the week was WWE's press conference in Las Vegas on Thursday where the main event of WrestleMania was set with Cody Rhodes officially challenging Roman Reigns. This leads to a question of what the Rock does at Wrestlemania. Andrew gives his thoughts on the possibility of a tag match happening on night one.

The other big story from the week was AEW announcing a dynamite special scheduled for Boston on March 13th called 'Big Business'. This is presumably the debut of Mercedes Mone in AEW. Andrew discusses what the expectations are for her and what the expectations will be for ticket sales for this event.

Plus, AEW Collision review, thoughts on SmackDown, Will Osprey's last New Japan match, and more!