Wrestling Observer Live

Andrew Zarian is back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, discussing all the latest professional wrestling news.

WWE Backlash took place Saturday night. I break down the show, including the main event featuring John Cena versus Randy Orton, taking us back to 2004. I also discuss the standout performers, including Jacob Fatu and Lyra Valkyria.

I give an overview of this week's AEW TV and how they are using these smaller venues to their advantage. I also give what seems like weekly praise to the character work of Toni Storm.

Plus, thoughts on this week's SmackDown, Mercedes Mone dropping the New Japan Strong Women's Title, and the best thing of the week!

All this and more!

A very timely and newsworthy show. There's been a lot of talk in the news about tariffs and their potential effect on the price and availability of toys. But what about the effect of tariffs specifically on pro wrestling action figures? Kevin Kleinrock from Masked Republic, along with his partners, has licensed and sold wrestling figures for years. He'll talk about the effects and challenges that could affect buying habits, inventory and the companies themselves. A very informative listen. Worth your time to check out.

Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez is back with tons to talk about including the discussion the last few days about dressing like a star and what Bryan feels it's really about, Collision from Thursday night and all the improvements made, TKO earnings notes and tons more. A fun show as always so check it out~!

With Bryan Alvarez doing some good dadding, Mike Sempervive is back to perform aural stimulation. Literally, as there's no video because the horizontals went vertical when it came to the Bossman's internet, but we soldiered on. We talked about last night's Dynamite, missed AEW marketing opportunities, who owns AAA and how much of it, how Indi Hartwell stayed being Indi Hartwell, and so much more. A fun show as always, so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including Janel Grant vs. Vince McMahon latest, Dynamite tonight, a great NXT on Tuesday, and more. Then we are joined by THEKLA to talk pro-wrestling, art and more! A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including RAW from Monday night, Duke Droese, Big E. getting engaged, the likely date of the next DRAFT, AAA/TKO contracts, and tons more! A fun show as always, so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including the latest lawsuit filings regarding Janel Grant, all the WWE cuts and what happened with each of them, Smackdown thoughts, RAW and AEW and NXT lie-ups, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~!

Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including the latest lawsuit filings regarding Janel Grant, all the WWE cuts and what happened with each of them, Smackdown thoughts, RAW and AEW and NXT lie-ups, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~!

The Smackdown hot streak ends at one. After an exciting show with a classic main event last week, it's back to the mundane for Smackdown. House of Torture has been booted from Bullet Club, TNA TV taping results and an AEW Collision preview including another great Harley Cameron promo. Plus, AEW's cool factor or lack-there-of, Real American Freestyle Wrestling's slim chances for success and more. Check it out.

Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive is back with tons to talk about including Mercedes' new text message service, WWE office cuts, Crown Jewel Perth, FUN FRIDAY CALLS including who would win between 1 gorilla and 100 men, and 1 hippo and 100 men, and more! A fun show as always so check it out~!