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.

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.

Jan 3, 2025 · As reported in the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Meltzer has given his thoughts and star ratings for the final AEW pay-per-view of 2024. The main event of the show saw Jon Moxley retain the World Championship in a 4-way match against Adam Page, Jay White and Orange Cassidy.

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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.

Jun 2, 2024 · Dave Meltzer has given more than a dozen WWE matches a 5-star rating. Here's a rundown of those bouts and how to watch them.

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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Nov 9, 2024 · Dave Meltzer has been a key figure in wrestling journalism for decades. Since 1983, he has published and edited the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, which was widely regarded as a top...