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Dave Meltzer is credited as a journalist. Born on October 24, 1959, Dave Meltzer is from New York City, New York, United States. The age as of 2026 is 66. Schooling on record includes Leland High School and San Jose State University. Listed accolades include George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame.
My Take
Dave Meltzer fascinates me as a one-man institution. Publishing the Wrestling Observer Newsletter since 1983, he turned obsessive documentation into a form of authority so respected that his star ratings still send ripples through the entire wrestling world. I find it remarkable that a single journalist, working a niche many dismissed, ended up enshrined in a professional wrestling hall of fame. Love him or argue with him, he built the historical record that the industry now leans on. To me he embodies what relentless, decades-long commitment to a craft actually looks like, and that earns my respect as a chronicler.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dave Meltzer
- Name (Japanese)
- デイブ・メルツァー
- Reading
- でいぶ・めるつぁー
- Born
- October 24, 1959 (age 66)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Boar
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- journalist
2. Background
- High school
- Leland High School
- University
- San Jose State University
Awards & achievements
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Tributes: Remembering Some of the World's Greatest Wrestlers | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.f4wonline.com/
- Xhttps://x.com/davemeltzerWON
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave%20Meltzer
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1173293
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Dave Meltzer born?
Born October 24, 1959 (age 66).
Where is Dave Meltzer from?
Dave Meltzer is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Dave Meltzer do?
Dave Meltzer works as journalist.
What is Dave Meltzer known for?
Notable works include Tributes: Remembering Some of the World's Greatest Wrestlers.
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