Tough Talk returns today with special guest Mike Swick, fresh off a
victory over Marcus Davis and elbow surgery. He talks about where Jon
Fitch has the edge over GSP. Other topics include Josh Koscheck, AKA and
Mike’s thoughts about the upcoming Affliction and UFC shows. Mike Sawyer
and Oliver Copp discuss Rampage’s rampage and why he probably won’t be
getting jail time. They address Brandon Vera’s current position, Hermes
Franca being an underdog and whether or not the Emperor’s reign ends on
Saturday. Plus, the shocking truth about Sanchez vs Alves. 70 great
minutes of MMA mayhem.
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July 17 2008 Tough Talk
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July 17 2008 Figure Four Daily
Buddy Wayne returns today to talk pro-wrestling training and more! We’ll discuss Quinton Jackson’s arrest a few days ago and how pro-wrestling arrests were viewed in the 80s, keeping kayfabe prior to Vince’s testifying that wrestling was predetermined, when everything turned around, Brooke Knows Best, whether he’s ever had to kick a student out of his school, and more! For more with Buddy make sure to check out buddywayne.net!
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Rampage Jackson arrest news, ECW, possible Great American Bash matches
Dave Meltzer and I are back tonight for another edition of Wrestling Observer Radio! We’ll have the latest on the new Observer’s cover story, that being the arrest of Quinton Jackson after a driving rampage in California Tuesday. Also, thoughts on ECW, the crazy weekend upcoming, possible new matches for Great American Bash, plus tons of mailbag questions including whether MMA could ever become an Olympic sport. Check it out!
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July 16 2008 Figure Four Daily
Figure Four Daily returns today with special guest ALEX KOSLOV of CMLL and, most recently, the TNA X-Cup. We’ll discuss his thoughts on the PPV, the fascinating thing he wanted to be when growing up, his favorite childhood stars, breaking into wrestling, how CMLL came about, his wacky dance and his furry hats, his life goal, favorite CMLL matches and opponents, and much more! His website should be up soon as alexkoslovmexico.com. A great interview!
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Wrestling Observer Radio Breaking News edition: Rampage Jackson arrested after police chase
Dave Meltzer and I are back with breaking news, the arrest of former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton Jackson after a hit-and-run and police chase in Newport Beach, CA today. We’ll discuss what happened in great detail, the charges, what this may mean for his future, other UFC fighters who have had major problems with the law, and more. Check it out!
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July 15 2008 Bryan and Vinny Show
It’s the Tuesday post-Raw Bryan & Vinny Show! Besides the DOOM OF JOHN CENA that tarnished and otherwise really good show, we’ve also got a really fun edition of Smackdown to discuss, including some fantasy booking, or, more appropriately, where Edge/Vickie may be headed. A show full of love, plus the usual wacky songs to top it off. Between this and Wrestling Observer Radio, a great way to start your Tuesday!
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Wrestling Observer Radio: last night’s RAW, Great American Bash, Jesse Ventura, MMA rules in California, more!
Join Dave Meltzer and I as we discuss last night’s Raw, Great American Bash, Jesse Ventura, MMA rules in California, and more. We’ve also got a dip into the mailbag with questions about Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan, wrestling history, and more.
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Wrestling Observer Radio: Vinny V talks last night’s TNA PPV with Dave, lots of mailbag questions
We’ve got an experimental two-part show tonight. First, we’re joined by Vinny to get his thoughts on last night’s TNA PPV, then we’ll be joined by Dave Meltzer to get his thoughts, talk some news, and then run down a big list of questions from the mailbag. Please send feedback to figure4@ix.netcom.com or post on the Board as to whether you like this better than two split shows as we usually do on Monday nights. Over an hour and 15 minutes of wrestling talk, so check it out!
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July 11 2008 Adam and Mike Show
For the first time in forever, the original alternate returns with the GRATIS edition of the 90 minute Grande Sonic Terror. Topics include, but aren’t limited to: thoughts on UFC, being there to see a Theisman-like experience, too much IWA Mid-South talk, Dragon Gate Infinity 89, the world’s greatest match with the world’s greatest ending that you’ve seen all time all your lives, and much more. It’s the show that wouldn’t mind getting hurt so it could check into Nakadashi Hospital (you’re on your own for the rest); It’s the Adam & Mike BIG AUDIO NIGHTMARE~! Proudly here at FigureFourWeekly.com
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July 11 2008 Bryan and Vinny Show
What a Bryan & Vinny Show we’ve got today. Nothing like a week with two comically awful shows — those being TNA Impact and ECW on Sci-Fi. We’ll talk Tony Atlas, Ricky Ortiz, Mike Adamle, BRADEN WALKER~!, a street-fight with run-ins, six-mans with pointless stips, completely incompetent referees, tournaments with no clear rules, and so much more. What a mix. Plus, new songs and drops and a history lesson for the youngsters with Granny. Get your weekend started off right~!
