Podcast

Wrestling Observer Daily

Sports, Wrestling

Bryan Alvarez is joined every week by Mike Sempervive, a longtime observer of professional wrestling, mixed martial arts, boxing, and anything else that involves men and women getting busy on a canvassed mat.

Episodes
277
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
47 min
On air since
2021
Latest episode
2 weeks ago

Episodes

277 episodes, newest first

  1. WrestleDream Preview, WWE’s Wednesday Night Moves & a Tragic Wrestling Death

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    Brian Alvarez and Filthy Tom preview AEW’s massive Dynamite/Collision lineup heading into WrestleDream and break down the latest moves across WWE, NXT and MLW. They also examine the bizarre and tragic case surrounding the death of referee El Brujo, plus updates on Crown Jewel, WWE Main Event’s move to Rumble, and the latest from NXT.

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    47 min
  2. Remembering PAC: His Legacy and a Controversial Wednesday Night

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    Brian Alvarez and Lance Storm remember PAC, sharing stories about the wrestler, the person, and what made him such a unique talent. They also discuss WWE’s decision to air Worlds Collide opposite AEW’s PAC tribute show, plus the latest WWE news, the Bleacher Report partnership, and a full breakdown of Monday Night Raw.

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    47 min
  3. Ospreay vs. Moxley Is Official / Plus AEW’s Post-All In Fallout

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    Filthy Tom Lawlor and Lance Storm break down the fallout from AEW All In and Dynamite, including Will Ospreay’s first night as World Champion and his newly announced All Out showdown with Jon Moxley. Plus, the latest on New Level, AEW ratings, TNA, SmackDown, Collision and more from around the wrestling world.

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    48 min
  4. All In, Nick Wayne-Bandido & Punk vs. Owens

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    Brian Alvarez is joined by Royce Isaacs to break down a huge weekend in wrestling, including the road to AEW All In, the much-discussed Nick Wayne vs. Bandido match, and CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens on SmackDown. Plus, they discuss the latest WWE, AEW, NXT and ROH news, AJ Styles’ son entering the wrestling world, and Royce’s road back to the ring.

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    47 min
  5. AEW Dynamite Misses the Mark as WWE House Shows Return

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    Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm review an uneven episode of AEW Dynamite, including the latest Will Ospreay–Kenny Omega developments, MJF’s victory, Chris Jericho’s TNT title match and the controversial Jon Moxley–Jack Perry finish. Plus, updates on Chelsea Green’s injury, WWE’s return to a heavier house-show schedule, CM Punk’s upcoming appearances, wrestling ratings and ticket sales, the G1 final four and the latest from TNA.

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    47 min
  6. SummerSlam Fallout and WWE’s Youth Problem

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    Brian Alvarez and Lance Storm review both nights of SummerSlam, breaking down the biggest matches, questionable booking decisions and WWE’s growing reliance on veteran stars. They discuss Oba Femi’s statement win over Brock Lesnar, Kevin Owens entering the title picture, the futures of Trick Williams and Chelsea Green, and whether WWE is doing enough to create its next generation of main-event talent. Plus, Rocky Romero joins the show to preview his Brooklyn event, Tiger Mask’s farewell appearance and a loaded night of independent wrestling.

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    47 min
  7. Vince McMahon Arbitration, Sammy Guevara Update & SummerSlam Sales

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    Brian Alvarez and Lance Storm break down the Vince McMahon–Janel Grant case moving into private arbitration and what it could mean going forward. Plus, an update on Sammy Guevara’s AEW status, questions surrounding Bayley’s future, SummerSlam ticket movement, the latest from the G1 Climax and a debate over WWE’s increasingly complicated heel-and-babyface dynamics.

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    47 min
  8. RAW Go Home Show and All the News

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    Bryan talks Raw Go Home Show, Dynamite, and all the news.

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    47 min
  9. Rousey Recap and Weekend Collision

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    Bryan recaps the big Rousey fight, Smackdown recap, and the fallout from the weekend Collision as well as all the news.

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    47 min
  10. WWE Cuts

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    Bryan discusses WWE releases and Backlash updates.

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    47 min
  11. The Roster Cuts

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    Smackdown recap and Dynamite preview and all the news including the roster cuts.

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    46 min
  12. The RAW After Mania

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    Bryan talks NXT, RAW after Wrestlemania and Lesnar news.

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    47 min
  13. RAW MSG and Cena News

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    Bryan has all the news from the weekend as well as the upcoming week's lineup.

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    47 min
  14. NXT, WWE and MLB, and Wrestlemania Lineups

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    Bryan talks NXT, Dynamite, Hall Of Fame, and WWE and MLB

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    47 min
  15. The Worst Dynamite

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    Bryan discusses the worst Dynamite that he has seen in a long time, Tom Brady and all the news.

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    47 min
  16. NXT Wrestling Shines

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    Bryan discusses the great match on NXT last night and Netflix and other news.

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    47 min
  17. TNA On AMC and Smackdown Preview

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    Bryan looks at how TNA with do on AMC and all the weekend previews.

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    47 min
  18. Wrestle Kingdom Updates and Weekend Recaps

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    Filthy Tom fills in as the host and brings you the weekend updates and news from Friday Night Smackdown and AEW Collision as well as all the news.

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    47 min
  19. Dynamite Winter Is Coming Last Minute Matches

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    Bryan talks NXT and the late forming Dynamite lineup and Cena's last match news.

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    47 min
  20. Blood and Guts Delivers

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    Bryan discusses the crazy Blood and Guts Episode from the week, health and injury updates, and weekend previews.

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    47 min