Dave Meltzer and I are back for a breaking news audio update covering today’s UFC announcement, that being Lorenzo Fertitta’s resignation from Station Casinos to go full-time with UFC. We’ll talk about why this may sound like a let-down to some fans but is actually a huge story, how it will affect UFC in the future and what this signals, what their optimum business model would be, and tons more!
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June 18 2008 Bryan and Vinny Show
IT’S THE BRYAN AND VINNY SHOW~! Amidst much uncertainty, we return tonight to EXPLAIN THE DEELY-O. Then, a complete look at Raw and Smackdown this week, including the worst performance seen in a long time, some epic poor battles and more to come, some really great wrestling, some awesome segments involving FANS~!, mo money, songs, and assorted wackiness. Check it out, and we’ll be back Thursday covering Impact and Ultimate Fighter~!
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June 17 2008 Figure Four Daily
It’s the Figure Four Daily Mailbag Show~! We’re back today to answer a ton of questions including how the merger came about, my thoughts on the WCW Invasion in 2001, WWE ratings with HHH on top, whether lucha could make it in America, the first season of Tough Enough, steroid exemptions in MMA, Chris Benoit, Rock winning the WWE Title, what bumps hurt the most, getting blown up, retirement plans, and tons more!
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June 16 2008 Adam and Mike Show
The original alternate programming returns, and shows no bias at all towards any
particular
promotion or persons.
Instead, topics include, but aren’t limited
to: Inoue wins Best of the Super
Junior; immediately eats cake, Bryan Danielson’s tan, participants announced
for the G-1, Punk’s bank money, a meeting of the Doi
& Yoshino Appreciation Society, ROH rambles,
Nakajimakentagreatness, a look at Dragon Gate Infinity
87, and lots of random other stuff too. It’s the show that can say,
damn that
Kensuke made my day; It’s the Adam & Mike BIG AUDIO NIGHTMARE~!
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June 15 2008 Figure Four Daily
Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez return tonight to discuss last night’s EliteXC show, including the very pro-wrestling-style post-main event angle with the Diaz Brothers vs. the Noons Family. Also, a look at EliteXC’s next show, the Million Dollar Giveaway Monday and why it’s even sadder today, plus Dave has tons of thoughts about the 1991 Wrestling Observer back issue posted Friday for members. A fun show!
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June 14 2008 Karl Stern Show
Another DragonKing Audio Show flash back. This time we go back to December 2005 and an interview with wrestler, promoter, and booker Robert Fuller. Robert and Ron Fuller were members of one of the largest families in wrestling history: The Fullers/Welches/Fields/Golden family. Robert was finishing up his in ring career at this point and we talk his history in this classic DragonKing show.
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June 13 2008 Figure Four Daily
We’re joined today by Paul Lazenby to talk a ton of different subjects including his split from Fight Network, memories of working for Pancrase in the mid-90s, tons and tons of thoughts on Kimbo Slice and EliteXC, including what Kimbo’s coach Bas Rutten told him after the fight, the MMA scene in Canada, the end of Bodog Fight, his latest acting and pro-wrestling ventures, and tons more!
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June 13 2008 Karl Stern Show
On this edition of the KSC Show I sing the praises of the Wrestling Observer merger with F4W! Hallelujah, Observer is finally on line! I answer listener emails, wrap up my thoughts on Ring of Hell, talk AWA on ESPN Classics including Rocky Mountain Thunder, plus more book talk.
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June 13 2008 Bryan and Vinny Show
It’s the weekend Bryan & Vinny Show~! We’ll open up with another site update, answering a few questions people have frequently asked about the changes, then launch into the usual discussion of ECW (a decent show), Ultimate Fighter (ditto) and Impact (a perfect example of the absolute best and worst of TNA). Granny also returns with her first-ever mailbag edition. A fun way to kick off your Friday!
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June 12 2008 Figure Four Daily
Welcome to Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez! Today’s show opens with an explanation of what changes are taking place with both of our operations and why we’re so excited. Then, a near one-hour look at all the news in pro wrestling and MMA. If you enjoy the show, Dave and I will be doing minimum three per week for members from this point forward, so now would be a great time to sign up! Thanks to everyone for your support!