Irv Muchnick returns today for a fascinating show. He’s one of four authors of a new book on the life, death and ramifications of the Chris Benoit murder/suicide, plus the author of the best-selling Wrestling Babylon through ECW Press. We’ll discuss his work on those books, future projects, thoughts on the case, criticisms he’s heard, and the blog he posted yesterday about Randy Orton allegedly attempting suicide. Almost too many topics to handle in 40 minutes.
Category: Figure Four Daily
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September 14 2007 Figure Four Daily
We’re joined today by the WORLD FAMOUS NECRO BUTCHER for a great 40-minute interview discussing his time growing up, training, how he started down the hardcore path, BOLA the last two years, CP Munk, CZW vs. ROH, traveling to Japan and why he loves flights, his army gimmick, who he’d love to wrestle, his goals after wrestling, how he’s feeling physically, whether there is a limit to what he’d do, football and video games, and tons more! A wonderful show.
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September 13 2007 Figure Four Daily
Late Night with Dave Meltzer returns, and we’ve got a ton of wrestling and MMA talk to squeeze into 40 minutes. Thoughts on the last episode of Impact and TNA heading into two hours, Hornswaggle and Unforgiven this Sunday, UFC 75 and the decision in the Hamill vs. Bisping fight, suggested changes to scoring, Chris Benoit’s brain and what it means for the wrestling business, and tons more. A great show as always!
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September 12 2007 Figure Four Daily
One of our most popular guests, Lance Storm, returns today to discuss a number of topics including Chris Benoit’s brain injuries, concussions in wrestling, changes that should be made for everyone’s safety, UFC 75, Canadian PPV and health care, the worst match he ever had, laughing during matches, KOA campgrounds, Corner Gas and his new buzz cut, and tons more. We cover all these bases on this near 60-minute show~!
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September 10 2007 Figure Four Daily
We’re back with BONUS FIGURE FOUR DAILY today discussing UFC 75 and, specifically, the Hamill vs. Bisping decision. Oliver Copp, who was there live, discusses who those at Octagon-side thought won, what the scorecards from each judge said, when we’ll get the rematch, what was positive about it, thoughts on his second viewing, and tons more. Plus a full recap of the show from a live perspective with thoughts on Crocop’s loss and where to go from here, Rampage vs. Henderson, and tons more!
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September 7 2007 Figure Four Daily
Perhaps our most controversial guest, Vampiro, returns today to discuss such topics as brain injuries and concussions, why he thinks testing for steroids is bullshit, working with Benoit in Mexico, selling drugs, the party scene in WCW and whether he’s ever seen anything worse, marijuana testing, what he thinks the major problem in the business is, his future after wrestling, working with the Guardian Angels and the police, and tons more. A great show.
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September 6 2007 Figure Four Daily
Buddy Wayne returns today to talk the latest news in pro-wrestling, including the firings of Eugene and Nova, Chris Benoit’s brain issues, drugs in wrestling and his thoughts on the guys going through Internet pharmacies, whether anyone ever shot on him in the ring, what Ric Flair will likely do now that he’s given notice to WWE, the state of developmental and changes that should be made, and tons more!
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September 5 2007 Figure Four Daily
It’s a HUGE Figure Four Daily today as we’ve got a 15 minute news update with news on Benoit’s brain findings, more potential serious trouble for WWE, and breaking news on how Vince McMahon is preparing for it. Then we’re joined by Disco Machine of PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA to discuss dozens of topics including BOLA, Revolution Pro, Blitzkrieg’s legacy, promoting shows, wrestling in Mexico and Japan, the whole SoCal scene, and tons more. A great show.
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August 31 2007 Figure Four Daily
We’ve got a giant episode today as we’re joined by Lance Storm to discuss the latest WWE fallout, including ten suspended wrestlers, who was taking what drugs, who looks really fucking dumb (hint: Mr. Kennedy), thoughts on the upcoming hearings, and more. Then, Oliver Copp joins us for our third straight day of UFC in Vegas coverage with tons of inside news on the show, future fights, the entire weekend experience, and much, much more. A great show!
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August 30 2007 Figure Four Daily
Dave Meltzer returns today to talk all the news in pro-wrestling and MMA as of last night! We’ll discuss UFC 74 this past weekend which he attended live, future plans, thoughts on SummerSlam, Great Khali, Nick Hogan’s car wreck, WWE’s latest response to Congress and where it is heading, Frank Deford calling him the most accomplished sportswriter in the world, the past and future of the Observer, and tons more. A fascinating show as always!