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.

Jan 31, 2025 · Dave Meltzer’s lead story is a preview of this Saturday’s WWE Royal Rumble which is already a massive financial success and officially kicks off the road to WrestleMania. He then talks about this week’s AEW Dynamite and what he calls the show (and company’s) somewhat exaggerated predictability.

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.

6 days ago · Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer takes a look at the unprecedented demand to watch and attend WWE Royal Rumble 2025.

On sale now: Dave Meltzer & Bryan Alvarez Q&A in Las Vegas; Podcasts. Big Audio Nightmare: Stardom Korakuen recap, NJPW in Osaka, the Omos/NOAH era ends;

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.

Jan 7, 2025 · Dave Meltzer gives some takeaways from WWE Raw's debut on Netflix last night, including potential directions for Roman Reigns, Rock, John Cena, and Cody Rhodes

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.

Jul 19, 2021 · It took more than 35 years to make its WWE main-roster debut, but the WarGames concept looks like it’s here to stay. After weeks of elaborate teases, Saturday’s ‘Extreme Rules’...