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Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer

Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer

Joined: Jul 19, 2021

Where WWE’s ‘WrestleMania’ Plans Stand After Sami Zayn’s Loss to Roman Reigns
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Where WWE’s ‘WrestleMania’ Plans Stand After Sami Zayn’s Loss to Roman Reigns

Sami Zayn’s loss and the subsequent return of Kevin Owens clarified the direction of April’s two-night event, but there is still work to be done.

Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer
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WWE Invokes Wrestling History in Bringing WarGames to ‘Survivor Series’
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WWE Invokes Wrestling History in Bringing WarGames to ‘Survivor Series’

It took more than 35 years to make its WWE main-roster debut, but the WarGames concept looks like it’s here to stay.

Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer
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Bray Wyatt’s Return Buoys WWE’s Short- and Long-Term Prospects
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Bray Wyatt’s Return Buoys WWE’s Short- and Long-Term Prospects

After weeks of elaborate teases, Saturday’s ‘Extreme Rules’ pay-per-view ended with the comeback everyone had been waiting for.

Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer
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‘SummerSlam’ Was Just the Start of WWE’s Fascinating Next Era
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‘SummerSlam’ Was Just the Start of WWE’s Fascinating Next Era

Paul Levesque didn’t reinvent the wheel with his first pay-per-view at the helm, but time will tell how the company’s television product changes with him in charge.

Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer
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‘Forbidden Door’ Overcomes Hurdles to Prove AEW and NJPW’s Partnership Has Legs
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‘Forbidden Door’ Overcomes Hurdles to Prove AEW and NJPW’s Partnership Has Legs

The card was re-arranged several times due to injuries but the end result was an exciting night of wrestling.

Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer
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Cody Rhodes’s Gutty ‘Hell in a Cell’ Performance Was the Stuff of Legends
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Cody Rhodes’s Gutty ‘Hell in a Cell’ Performance Was the Stuff of Legends

After tearing his pectoral muscle, Cody Rhodes wrestled an outstanding match against Seth Rollins.

Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer
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‘WrestleMania’ Weekend Returns to Its Former Glory in Dallas
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‘WrestleMania’ Weekend Returns to Its Former Glory in Dallas

WWE’s two-night event was the biggest show in town but it was far from the only one.

Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer
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‘Elimination Chamber’ Adds Some Clarity to WWE’s ‘WrestleMania’ Plans
Wrestling

‘Elimination Chamber’ Adds Some Clarity to WWE’s ‘WrestleMania’ Plans

It was finalized that the main event would pit Brock Lesnar against Roman Reigns, but there weren't many additional lineup teases.

Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer
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Roman Reigns’s Positive Test Proves ‘the Eraser’ Is Wrestling’s Most Important Tool
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Roman Reigns’s Positive Test Proves ‘the Eraser’ Is Wrestling’s Most Important Tool

Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer
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WWE’s Latest Round of Cuts Comes at a Difficult Time for Performers
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WWE’s Latest Round of Cuts Comes at a Difficult Time for Performers

Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer
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AEW’s Battle With WWE Heats Up as ‘Dynamite’ Gains Ground on ‘Raw’
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AEW’s Battle With WWE Heats Up as ‘Dynamite’ Gains Ground on ‘Raw’

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Stars Shine As WWE and AEW Ramp Up Competition
Wrestling

Stars Shine As WWE and AEW Ramp Up Competition

Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer
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