David Allen Meltzer [2] (born October 24, 1959) [3] is an American journalist who reports on professional wrestling and mixed martial arts. Since 1983, Meltzer has been the publisher and editor of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (WON), …

Professional wrestling journalist and sports historian Dave Meltzer has assigned his ratings to professional wrestling events since the creation of his publication, the Wrestling Observer Newsletter in 1982, and named his first 5-star match in 1983. Receiving a 5 or higher star rating is considered by many to be a great achievement.

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Jan 19, 2025 · The Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer has been assigning star ratings to every major match for over forty years. Meltzer’s star ratings are as much a staple of the business as a wrist lock. 2023 saw Meltzer give a record 27 matches the hallowed five-star (or above) rating.

Mar 6, 2023 · Meltzer has detailed the backstage happenings in wrestling for over 30 years and his infamous five star match rating system revolutionized the way wrestling matches were graded.

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6 days ago · Like many others, veteran wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer is gravely concerned about AEW's current state compared to its earlier years. In his "Wrestling Observer Newsletter," Meltzer ...

Dave Meltzer continues to be one of the most successful and popular journalists in professional wrestling and in Mixed Martial Arts. He is best known for as the publisher and editor of The Wrestling Observer, a position he has held since 1983.

Dec 26, 2024 · According to Dave Meltzer on "Wrestling Observer Radio," AEW and Canada's Sportsnet had been in talks, but the deal fell through. "[Sportsnet] would say they went with TNA, AEW would say they...

We also have new podcasts released every day including Wrestling Observer Radio with Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer Live, the Bryan & Vinny Show, Filthy Four Daily with Tom Lawlor and much...