Wrestling Observer Radio returns tonight with a near 90-minute show! First, Dave Meltzer and I discuss all the news in pro-wrestling and MMA, particularly the latest UFC firings and the situation behind it. Also, a long discussion on why pro-wrestling isn’t what it used to be and why it’s become more of a benefit to be an MMA promotion. Then we’re joined by former TNA star Johnny Devine who has, well, a lot to say about TNA, pro-wrestling today, his future, booking, and more. A really fun show so check it out!
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November 19 2008 Bryan and Vinny Show
We’re back tonight with a brand new Bryan & Vinny Show — our third program of the day — discussing Smackdown from Friday, Raw from Monday night, the Survivor Series, Vinny’s thoughts on UFC, and more! We’ve also got the usual songs and wackiness, plus a fun little round of open lines! No shout-outs next week as it’s not a free show, but those shall return with a vengeance next week. Check it out!No
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November 18 2008 Wrestling Observer
Dave Meltzer and I are joined today by the number-one heavyweight fighter in the world, Fedor Emelianenko, to discuss a number of different subjects including being dropped on his head by Kevin Randleman, what motivates him after all of these years, and his thoughts on Brock Lesnar — and by thoughts, I mean a GRANDSTAND CHALLENGE. Afterwards, Dave and I have a brief discussion with our thoughts on the interview. An interesting show, so check it out!
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November 18 2008 Figure Four Daily
Figure Four Daily returns today with a big show! First, we’ll finally get around to the Gina Carano drawing, with five members winning big prizes, including a copy of C&C Red Alert III. Then we’re joined by legendary manager JJ Dillon to talk all sorts of subjects including the death of WCW, the fool that was Vince Russo, one of his wackiest ideas, working under Vince McMahon and what might happen when he’s gone, Killer Kowalski, the Ric Flair retirement ceremony on Raw, and so much more. Please check out his website and book at JJDillon.com!
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November 18 2008 Adam and Mike Show
The original alternate returns to the airwaves with lessons learned about
don’ts. This week, topics include, but aren’t limited to: Don’t
think there’s more than one happy co-host when it comes to new UFC champ
Brock Lesnar, don’t think that NOAH’s creatively-named THE TOURNAMENT
will lead to shenanigans, don’t look to spark your show with a copy of the
Hillbilly Holler, don’t bother
with TaNAnahashi, don’t not believe in
New Japan’s matchmaking, don’t let Joe Gagne have control, don’t
have short-term memory less when it comes to Kensuke-Marufuji, don’t know
what happened to Hirotaka Yokoi, don’t sneeze into the microphone, don’t
refuse to behold the power of Layla in gold shiny pants, and don’t ever
doubt those dang Duke Boys will find themselves some trouble. It’s the radio
show that knows that if you don’t know, now you know. It’s the Adam
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November 17 2008 Wrestling Observer
Dave Meltzer and I are back tonight with our weekly post-Raw edition of Wrestling Observer Radio! We have tons of things to discuss including more fallout from the Lesnar vs. Couture fight, the Internet losing its mind, Raw from Monday night segment by segment, the ECW tapings, plus all the latest news from TNA, WWE and UFC. We’ve also got an big announcement for Tuesday and more thoughts on the great Wayne Newton. This is our weekly free show and if you are a freeloader and love it, please consider signing up for a subscription. Dave and I do three shows per week minimum, and they are three of over a dozen new radio shows produced by our various hosts each week. Also, feel free to post the link or file elsewhere and help spread the word about figurefouronline.com!
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November 17 2008 Tough Talk
Tough Talk returns with an in-depth recap of UFC 91 and the weekend in
Vegas, including notes from the post-fight press conference and why
certain questions were asked the way they were asked. Plus, it’s
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November 16 2008 Figure Four Daily
BONUS SHOW TIME~! We’re back with an extra weekend Bryan & Vinny Show! Tonight we — well, I — will talk THE AWESOMENESS THAT IS WAYNE NEWTON and what all young wrestlers could learn from him, more memories of a great weekend in Vegas, Ed finds the latest girl of his dreams, and more. Then we’ll actually talk wrestling as we’ve got both the ROH PPV from Friday night and a fantastic edition of Hulk Hogan Celebrity Wrestling to review. Fun times here on the B&V Show, so check it out!!!
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November 16 2008 Karl Stern Show
It’s the Ric and Steve… er Karl Reunion show part 1. Ric Gillespie of CanvasChronicle.com joins Karl to talk about pro wrestling past, present, and future. What happened to our (and many others) passion for wrestling? What about MMA? Besides our pondering how wrestling has evolved we answer questions from the mailbag over the course of this two part show.
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November 15 2008 Wrestling Observer
It’s a very, very, very late night post-UFC 91 recap show! Dave Meltzer and I will run down all the matches plus talk the history that was the main event, where Brock Lesnar beat Randy Couture to become the UFC heavyweight champion. Check it out, and don’t forget to listen to the press conference audio which we posted earlier as well!