Dave Meltzer

Mentioned in 10 analyzed podcast episodes across 4 shows

Appears On

Jim Cornette Experience Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard Digital Social Hour Discover Your Potential Podcast

Episode Appearances

Jim Cornette Experience · May 19, 2026

Episode 634: Bored & Disgusted

“Criticized for rationalizing AEW's illogical booking and giving inflated star ratings to WWE matches”

Four Horsemen legacy and historical accuracy in WWE documentariesJim Crockett Promotions vs. WWF competitive dynamics and Vince McMahon's sabotage tacticsAEW booking philosophy and logical inconsistencies in character development

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Jim Cornette Experience · Apr 28, 2026

Episode 631: Random Order

“Criticized for inconsistent star ratings; gave 5 stars to Darby Allen vs Tomaso Champa and Roman Reigns vs CM Punk”

Dave Meltzer Star Ratings BiasTKO Executive Compensation StructureWWE Talent Release Strategy

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Jim Cornette Experience · Apr 21, 2026

Episode 630: Does Anyone Know What They're Doing?

“Criticized for inflated star ratings at AEW Dynasty PPV; discussed regarding bastardization of rating system”

AEW Title Change Strategy and Long-Term BookingWWE WrestleMania Ticket Sales and Gate RevenueCelebrity Integration in Professional Wrestling

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Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard · Apr 3, 2026

Episode 508: Options Are Good In Wrestling

“Provided analysis on Jericho's AEW decision; discussed factors including creative freedom, money, and audience size”

Chris Jericho AEW ReturnWrestling Collectibles ValuationHulk Hogan WrestleMania Memorabilia

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Jim Cornette Experience · Mar 25, 2026

Episode 626: Remembering Dennis Condrey

“Criticized for inflated star ratings disconnected from business performance; accused of bias toward AEW talent”

Dennis Condrey's wrestling legacy and influence on tag team psychologyMidnight Express reunion tours and fan convention circuit economicsAEW Dynamite booking decisions and crowd management failures

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Jim Cornette Experience · Mar 16, 2026

Episode 625: Gloom, Despair, and Agony

“Criticized for five-star rating of AEW match and questionable pay-per-view buyrate analysis methodology”

Referee Safety and Medical Emergency Protocols in Professional WrestlingIndependent Wrestling Promotion Liability and Insurance RequirementsAEW's Booking Philosophy and Audience Growth Limitations

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Digital Social Hour · Mar 2, 2026

I Cloned Myself With AI… And It’s Scary Accurate | Natasha Graziano | DSH #1844

“Mentioned as podcast host and stepping stone platform for emerging guests”

Personal Branding and Unique Selling Propositions (USP)AI-Powered Personal Clones and Coaching AutomationScripting Methodology for Goal Achievement

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Jim Cornette Experience · Feb 17, 2026

Episode 621: Observer Awards

“Wrestling Observer Newsletter founder whose editorial preferences create self-fulfilling prophecy in awards voting patterns”

Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards voting methodology and biasAEW booking inconsistency and character alignment issuesWWE vs AEW talent value and business impact comparison

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Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard · Feb 6, 2026

Episode 500: Billionaire Ted

“Wrestling Observer editor who covered the Billionaire Ted campaign and Monday Night Wars, receiving direct quotes and documents from McMahon.”

Billionaire Ted satirical skits campaign strategy and executionMonday Night Wars competitive scheduling and ratings battlesTed Turner's WCW acquisition and long-term financial losses

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Discover Your Potential Podcast · Oct 19, 2025

Ramon Ray on Discover Your Full Potential sponsored by Acorns

“Connected to Glenn Lundy and Breakfast with Champions community; also appeared on Discover Your Potential”

Personal branding and storytelling in businessMindset and psychology in entrepreneurshipContent marketing and SEO strategy

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