Dave MeltzerSpeaker and Booking Agent Information

Dave Meltzer is an influential journalist, author, and historian specializing in professional wrestling and mixed martial arts. Since 1983, he has published and edited the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (WON), a highly respected independent publication known for its in-depth coverage, business analysis, and match ratings. Often called the “Wall Street Journal of pro wrestling,” it pioneered detailed, journalistic reporting on the industry. Meltzer began covering wrestling as a fan in the 1970s, earned a journalism degree from San Jose State University, and worked as a sportswriter before focusing on wrestling full-time. He has also contributed to major outlets, covered MMA since UFC 1, and appeared in documentaries like “Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows” and “Beyond the Mat”. His star-rating system for matches remains a major reference point for fans and insiders. Meltzer continues to produce weekly newsletters, podcasts, and analysis through Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online, maintaining a dedicated following after over four decades.