
Wrestling Observer Live
WON/F4W·Hosted by Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive·26 episodes
Mike Sempervive and Bryan Alvarez bring you pro wrestling and MMA news six days a week.
Why listen
Wrestling Observer Live is a fast-moving pro wrestling and MMA news show for listeners who want the daily pulse of WWE, AEW, TNA, major combat sports stories, and wrestling industry chatter. Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive anchor the feed, with regular voices like Lance Storm and Tom Lawlor adding wrestler and analyst perspective. It is best for fans who already follow the scene and want lively reaction, sharp opinions, and up-to-the-minute context nearly every day.
Episodes
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez is back with a solo show talking a ton of news including AEW Dynamite tonight, THREE PLE S all taking place on the same day June 27th, Grand Slam Mexico and the AEW schedule, some WWE corporate WHOPPERS, the NXT TV report, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with "Filthy" Tom Lawlor and Lance Storm is back to talk about Ben Askren, RAW from the Cradle of Italian Liberty,some short stories, and more! A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including the AAA mask vs. mask match, WWE Clash in Italy, the King and Queen of the ring, Dynamite and Collision ratings, all the news from the weekend and so much more! A fun show as always so check it out~!
Some fans are calling AAA El Noche de Las Grandes the real main event of this weekend. Who will lose their mask, El Grande Americano or El Grande Americano "Orignal"? A hot crowd in Barcelona saw a pretty lukewarm edition of Smackdown leading into Sunday's "Clash in Italy". What kind of revelations might we learn from the WWE shareholder lawsuit? Plus, Clash in Italy odds, BOSJ, CMLL, AEW Collision and more. Check it out.
Wrestling Observer Live with "Filthy" Tom Lawlor and Lance Storm are here ahead of the weekend to give you all the news and notes ahead of WWE Smackdown, Clash in Turin, Donald Trump, and an apparent FCC violation for peeing on the Xmas turkey! A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez is back with a solo show talking all sorts of topics including tons of info on the WWE shareholder lawsuit and why it looks bad for Vince and company, odds for Clash in Italy, Dynamite and Collision results from last night, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including the New Japan ownership transfer, questions about the Vince McMahon shareholder lawsuit and what the latest is, the NXT TV report from Tuesday night, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about as we recap RAW from Monday night, look at the Clash in Italy line-up, run down the AEW PPV from this past weekend, and discuss all the news in wrestling including injury updates. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Five out of six matches on Smackdown had distraction finishes. Do all of these people need to stay strong for the future? In three hours only one person can lose clean? Plus, you don't need to make excuses and fantasy book a real life battery charge, especially when there are details listed in the police affidavit. Plus, The Hana Kimura Memorial Show, Marigold, AEW Double or Nothing and more. Check it out.
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including WWE house shows, the arrest and release of Ludwig Kaiser, Saturday Night's Main Event and Double or Nothing, Dynamite and Collision, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including an update on Marty Jannetty, some NXT notes from last night, WWE DISCOVERS the benefits to house shows, WWE also can't keep track of their own Brock Lesnar story, and more. Then Brittnie Brooks just us to talk WrestleMania weekend, Bayley's camps, and more! A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including some amazing appearances at TNA this past weekend, Brock Lesnar's retirement and continued wrestling career, John Cena's retirement and no falls down policy, the RAW report, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including the potential return of Baron Corbin and how he could be used, the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano show, Smackdown from Friday night, plus all the frivolity you expect. A fun show as always so check it out~!
Josh Nason fills in on the Sunday Wrestling Observer Live. He addresses some of the bad faith narratives about Saturday's Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano MMA event on Netflix, and what he liked/didn't like on the show. He also admits he was wrong about Darby Allin winning the AEW World title. All that and more awaits.
ROH SuperCard of Honor saw some great performances, a few surprises, returns and sneak attacks - including Swerve blindsiding Bandito. Smackdown set up Cody vs Gunther at Clash in Italy. Wasn't Gunther's deal with Heyman supposed to do that? WWE needs to stop with the bait and switch. Plus, Best of the Super Juniors, Ronda Rousey and more. Check it out.
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez is back with a solo show talking all the latest news, injury updates to Piper Niven and Stephanie Vaquer, WWE back to doing house shows again and why it's important for everyone in wrestling, Sareee and the Owen Hart tournament, the full Dynamite report and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including a full recap of NXT from Tuesday night, update on Chelsea Green, the Arizona/TKO situation and what we know, Dynamite line-up for tonight, the Swerve angle, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including a full recap of RAW from Monday night with a poor crowd and a lackluster show, NXT and Dynamite previews, Big Data Plus Panel Strikes Back, Stephanie Vaquer legal update, and tons more! A packed show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including the JOHN CENA TOURNAMENT and why it sounds like a very bad idea even though apparently they have no idea what they're going to do yet, a look at Asuka's career and future, line-ups for the next few days, Backlash review and more! A fun show as always so check it out~!
Andrew Zarian returns for another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live to discuss the latest news from the past week. WWE Backlash took place Saturday night, featuring Roman Reigns retaining his title against Jacob Fatu. I discuss that match and the rest of the show, including Asuka's possible semi-retirement following her bout with IYO SKY. Plus, we look at Danhausen's mystery partner and more! I also react to AEW Fairway to Hell and its unique venue, questioning whether the promotion could utilize more unconventional locations in the future. The show featured Mark Davis becoming the new National Champion and Darby Allin retaining the AEW Championship. Finally, we cover John Cena's big announcement, the Gingerbread Man funeral, a preview of AEW Double or Nothing, and more!
The Gingerbread Man closed the go-home Smackdown for WWE Backlash. A show long angle short on comedy and long on being long. If not for the aura of Trick Williams, it would have been Bread Man Walking. Will we see a surprise Gingerbread appearance tonight? Pat McAfee, Gunther and Heymann, a lot of WWE surprises aren't very surprising. Why do I hate fun and whimsy? Plus, WWE Backlash, AEW Fairway to Hell and more. Check it out.
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including previews of Smackdown and Backlash, who Danhausen's mystery partner might be and why, Brock Lesnar's future, more on the WWE cuts of late, tons of questions from the listeners and more! A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live is back with "Filthy" Tom Lawlor and Lance Storm today to talk about memories of early WCW,AEW Dynamite and Collision reports, Raja Jackson plea, and more! A fun show as always so check it out ~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including the history of Ted Turner in professional wrestling from the early days of the Superstation through the death of WCW, your NXT TV report with all sorts of weird and wild happenings, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Lance Storm is back with tons to talk about including Chelsea Green's heart procedure, RAW from Monday Night, WWE and their contract restructurings, plus Luke Owen joins us to talk a very pivotal year in pro-wrestling history, 2001! A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including all the WWE cuts over the past several days plus more inside notes on what happened, worrisome finishes on Smackdown with cuts happening now, Kota Ibushi apparently doesn't have a femur right now, weekend news, reviews and more! A fun show as always so check it out~!
Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including more WWE releases including New Day, John Cena at Backlash, what's up with Roman Reigns, nonsensical story not true, New Japan, Smackdown and Collision recaps, all the news and more! A fun show as always so check it out!
It turns out the departure of talent from WWE isn't finished yet. On Saturday March 2, 2026, The New Day's Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods and others parted ways with WWE. We'll talk about the names, their history and where you might like to see them appear next. Ricky Saints made his SmackDown debut facing off against Cody Rhode, Fatal Influence still shaking up the top of the women's division and Jacob Fatu continues his march of terror towards Roman and The World Championship. Plus, Collision, NOAH, AAA and more. Check it out.
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