Wrestling Observer Live, Jun 8th

On a special Father's Day edition of Wrestling Observer Live, Josh Nason discusses the link between dads, daughters and sons with wrestling, reads some listener tweets and emails, and talks about the growing influence of politics in WWE.

On a new Sunday Wrestling Observer Live, Josh Nason has to talk about the leading man of 2025: R-Truth. And no, his return to WWE Saturday was not a work. From Money in the Bank to Worlds Collide to AEW Summer Blockbuster, it's all here on a new and free WOL.

On a Sunday Wrestling Observer Live, Josh Nason previews tonight's Double or Nothing and looks at questionable WWE/TKO decision making this week. Also, why do they care so much about AEW? Let's discuss.

Listen to Tony Khan's AEW media call ahead of 2025's Double Or Nothing.

Andrew Zarian is back with the latest Wrestling Observer Live Sunday edition.

Andrew Zarian is back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, discussing all the latest professional wrestling news. WWE Backlash took place Saturday night. I break down the show, including the main event featuring John Cena versus Randy Orton, taking us back to 2004. I also discuss the standout performers, including Jacob Fatu and Lyra Valkyria. I give an overview of this week's AEW TV and how they are using these smaller venues to their advantage. I also give what seems like weekly praise to the character work of Toni Storm. Plus, thoughts on this week's SmackDown, Mercedes Mone dropping the New Japan Strong Women's Title, and the best thing of the week! All this and more!

WrestleMania Fallout! Andrew Zarian is back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, discussing the latest news from professional wrestling. Following WrestleMania weekend, I share my thoughts on the main event of night two and the negative impact of The Rock's absence. I also discuss how he attempted to backtrack and rectify the situation instead of simply admitting he never planned on being at WrestleMania. I follow up on the Raw after WrestleMania; with John Cena as champion again, we're getting another program with Randy Orton. Additionally, we witnessed the formation of a new faction seemingly led by Paul Heyman, and I provide my analysis. AEW is building towards Double or Nothing. I offer my insights on this week's Dynamite and Collision, with the highlight being FTR's heel turn and alignment with Stokely Hathaway. Plus, I'll share my thoughts on the Owen Hart Cup finals, Gunther's time off, and more!

After Dark Radio with Bryan Alvarez and is back with special guest TEX WESSON to talk all manner of topics including Bigfoot, Dogman, and some new ones for Bryan, CRAWLERS and NOTDEER. A super fun show as always so check it out~! If you love this show, sign up through whatever platform you're listening on and get a new After Dark Radio every week, plus 84 different monthly pro-wrestling podcasts. Sign up today!

Andrew Zarian is back with another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking all the latest in professional wrestling. We are in the middle of WrestleMania weekend. With night two of WrestleMania getting ready to start, I break down night one, concluding with the big turn at the end with Paul Heyman aligning himself with Seth Rollins. The other big story from yesterday was the acquisition of AAA Lucha by the WWE. I give my thoughts and talk about what we know as of now on this situation, what it means for smaller promotions, including New Japan and others. I also preview night two of WrestleMania and give my thoughts on the main event between John Cena and Cody Rhodes, and why Bayley was pulled from her match. Plus, highlights from some of the bigger independent shows, including Minoru Suzuki taking on Butterbean. All this and more!

On a brand new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics returns for his quarterly visit to chat the previous quarter of AEW business. From Grand Slam Australia to the Max simulcast era to everything in between, we got you covered with some unique insights. Supporting documentation can be found at Wrestlenomics.com with a subscription