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Wrestling Observer Live: WWE Backlash fallout

3 days ago | f4wonline.com | Andrew Zarian

Editor’s Note: This week’s show was recorded prior to the announcement Sabu had passed away. WWE Backlash took place Saturday and Andrew Zarian breaks everything down on today’s Wrestling Observer Live. That includes the main event featuring John Cena vs. Randy Orton, taking us back to 2004. He also discusses the standout performers, including Jacob Fatu and Lyra Valkyria.
WOL: WWE WrestleMania 41 fallout

2 weeks ago | f4wonline.com | Andrew Zarian

Following WrestleMania 41 weekend, I share my thoughts on the main event of night two and the negative impact of The Rock’s absence as part of today‚Äôs Wrestling Observer Live. I also discuss how Rock attempted to backtrack and rectify the situation instead of simply admitting he never planned on being at WrestleMania. I talk about the Raw after WrestleMania as with John Cena as champion again, we’re getting another program with Randy Orton.
WOL: WWE WrestleMania 41 night two preview, full Saturday recap

3 weeks ago | f4wonline.com | Andrew Zarian

It’s the Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live on a WrestleMania weekend. With night two of WrestleMania 41 getting ready to start any minute now, I break down night one, concluding with the big turn at the end with Paul Heyman aligning with Seth Rollins. The other big story from yesterday was the acquisition of AAA by WWE. I give my thoughts and talk about what we know as of now on this situation, what it means for smaller promotions, including NJPW and others.
WOL: AEW Dynasty preview, CM Punk’s favor revealed

1 month ago | f4wonline.com | Andrew Zarian

On today’s Wrestling Observer Live, there are some things to preview and review on a busy weekend. I start off recapping Friday’s WWE SmackDown where the favor Paul Heyman owes to CM Punk was revealed, and a very interesting promo between Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair that got people talking, regardless of whether they went off or stayed on script.
WOL: CM Punk’s favor, AEW heads to Dynasty

1 month ago | f4wonline.com | Andrew Zarian

Andrew Zarian is back with another episode of the Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live, talking about all the latest news in professional wrestling. I start off this week talking about Friday Night SmackDown Live from London, as it had a lot of ramifications for Wrestlemania. Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and CM Punk close the show with a contract signing.
WOL: WWE European tour & the road to AEW Dynasty

1 month ago | f4wonline.com | Andrew Zarian

It’s time for another Sunday edition of Wrestling Observer Live. WWE is starting to heat up on the road to WrestleMania with the current European tour and the crowds could not be better. I talk about how this tour is an example of wrestling being at its hottest in many years.
WOL: AEW Revolution preview, WWE’s WrestleMania plans

2 months ago | f4wonline.com | Andrew Zarian

It’s AEW Revolution day!On an early edition of Wrestling Observer Live, I’m here to break down the entire card taking place tonight in Los Angeles including possible outcomes from the men’s World title main event. Will the story shift away from Jon Moxley and the Death Riders or will there be more of the same? I also plead for a special cameo appearance in the Hollywood ending match between Toni Storm and Mariah May.
WOL: WWE Elimination Chamber fallout & John Cena’s heel turn

2 months ago | f4wonline.com | Andrew Zarian

Image: WWESaturday’s WWE Elimination Chamber saw one of the biggest moments in recent years take place as John Cena turned heel at the end of the night after winning the men’s Chamber match. I talk about that and more on today’s Wrestling Observer Live. This now sets up a “babyface” Cody Rhodes versus a “heel” Cena, a dynamic nobody thought would happen.
WOL: The Rock wants your soul

2 months ago | f4wonline.com | Andrew Zarian

On a new Wrestling Observer Live, I talk about the big segment from Friday’s WWE SmackDown featuring The Rock, who added an interesting angle to the build-up for WrestleMania 41. After initially appearing as Corporate Rock and announcing next year’s WrestleMania date for New Orleans, he then turned heel and expressed his desire to claim Cody Rhodes’ soul. I explore what this means leading into WrestleMania and whether it’s too much.
WOL: AEW Grand Slam Australia review

2 months ago | f4wonline.com | Andrew Zarian

It’s time for the Sunday Wrestling Observer Live. AEW ran Grand Slam Australia on Saturday, airing after NBA All-Star Weekend coverage on TNT. I discuss some of the logistical complications of running the show on the other side of the world and break down the show itself, including new Women’s World Champion Toni Storm. Friday’s WWE SmackDown included Charlotte Flair choosing her WrestleMania opponent in Womens’ Champion Tiffany Stratton.