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WOL: Wrestlers aren’t their gimmicks, AEW Summer Blockbuster live thoughts

1 week ago | f4wonline.com | Jim Valley

Image: Jim ValleyIt’s Saturday and time for Wrestling Observer Live with Jim Valley. CM Punk is facing criticism by some for wrestling John Cena at this month’s WWE Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia after being critical of others who did it before he did. This seems like a good time to remind everyone that wrestlers, even the ones that say they are real, are not. You want proof? Rumor is that Mr. Iguana is an actual man and not a reptile. Shocking, I know.
WOL: Can WWE x AAA Worlds Collide compare to the 1994 version?

2 weeks ago | f4wonline.com | Jim Valley

It’s Saturday and it’s time for Wrestling Observer Live with Jim Valley. In a new interview, Shane McMahon dispelled rumors about his father’s future plans and what he’s doing these days. His most interesting comments may have been his claims about “building the business.” I discuss. How close will today’s WWE x AAA Worlds Collide come to its legendary namesake from 31 years ago and will it even try? Friday’s WWE SmackDown was a standard final build to tonight’s Money in the Bank. I preview the show.
WOL: Can Mariah May outshine Tiffy Time & Stephanie Vaquer in WWE?

3 weeks ago | f4wonline.com | Jim Valley

Image: AEWIt’s time for the Saturday Wrestling Observer Live with Jim Valley. Friday’s WWE SmackDown was in the shadow of the Knoxville Wig Sphere…um…Sun Sphere. Bianca Belair returned home, we had two qualifiers for MITB, tension between Jacob Fatu and JC Mateo, and Miz and Carmelo Hayes, JeVon Evans impressed, while John Cena called Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes Cena wannabes.
WOL: Wyatt Sicks return, TNA Under Siege, BOSJ, WrestleMania doubles down on Las Vegas

1 month ago | f4wonline.com | Jim Valley

On another packed weekend of wrestling, Jim Valley returns for a Saturday Wrestling Observer Live. He runs down Friday’s action including TNA Under Siege, WWE SmackDown, and NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Night 9. Then, he previews WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event and Sunday’s AEW Double or Nothing. Also, WWE WrestleMania is going back to Las Vegas next year and more times going forward. Is the company’s biggest show of the year bulletproof? Can it burn out a market?
AEW Collision spoilers from Albuquerque

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Jim Valley

Share The following are spoilers for the Thursday, May 22 edition of AEW Collision. The show was taped Wednesday night in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dark match — Jon Cruz came out and asked “HOW’S IT GOING ALBUQUERQUE?” Then he said, “I DON’T REALLY CARE!” He then called “Breaking Bad” the “worst show ever on television!” Cruz added he can’t wait to win his match and get out of town. Lots of playing to the crowd. Cruz getting booed. Lemons getting cheered. Bryce Remsburg got the loudest pop.
AEW Collision spoilers from Albuquerque

1 month ago | f4wonline.com | Jim Valley

share on Facebook share on X share on WhatsApp share on WhatsApp share on Linkedin share on Flipboard share on Messenger share on Email The following are spoilers for the Thursday, May 22 edition of AEW Collision. The show was taped Wednesday night in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Spoilers and commentary courtesy of our own Jim Valley.
Wrestling Observer Live: Because of the Fans

1 month ago | f4wonline.com | Jim Valley

Jeff Cobb impressed in his Smackdown in-ring debut as JC Mateo. The Greensboro crowd thought most everything on Smackdown was awesome even when some things weren’t. On Monday, Becky Lynch turned heel BECAUSE OF THE FANS. Charlotte is upset BECAUSE OF THE FANS. John Cena turned heel BECAUSE OF THE FANS. Rock is a heel BECAUSE OF THE FANS. Literally, FOUR top stars are mad BECAUSE OF THE FANS ALL AT THE SAME TIME.
AEW News: AEW Collision Beach Break spoilers

1 month ago | f4wonline.com | Jim Valley

share on Facebook share on X share on WhatsApp share on WhatsApp share on Linkedin share on Flipboard share on Messenger share on Email The following are spoilers for the Saturday, May 17 AEW Collision Beach Break episode taped Wednesday night in Hoffman Estates, Illinois in suburban Chicago. Matches for Ring of Honor TV were also taped at the NOW Arena. Spoilers and commentary are courtesy of our own Jim Valley.
Pacific Rim: Fumi Saito remembers his friend Sabu

1 month ago | f4wonline.com | Jim Valley

On a new Pacific Rim with Jim Valley, he and co-host Fumi Saito remembers Sabu, his friend of over 30 years. Fumi fills in a lot of Sabu’s history going back to his uncle — the “Original” Sheik Ed Farhat — Sabu’s training and upbringing in the business, his real age (not the one widely reported), his three wrestling influences on which he based his in-ring style, an act of kindness Hana Kimura’s mother never forgot, and much more. Enjoy stories and a side of Sabu you won’t hear anywhere else.
WOL: How could tariffs smack down wrestling figures?

1 month ago | f4wonline.com | Jim Valley

On Saturday’s Wrestling Observer Live, Jim Valley provides a very timely and newsworthy show. There’s been a lot of talk in the news about tariffs and their potential affect on the price and availability of toys. So, how could that affect pro wrestling action figures? Kevin Kleinrock from Masked Republic, along with his partners, have licensed and sold wrestling figures for years. On today’s show, we talk about the challenges that could affect buying habits, inventory and the companies themselves.