Episodes

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He’s the Wrestling God. He’s a WWE Hall of Famer. He was the longest-reigning world champion in SmackDown history. And this week, John “Bradshaw” Layfield is the special guest for the 200th episode of Shut Up and Wrestle with Brian R. Solomon! Listen in as Brian and JBL talk wrestling history, including the Von Erichs, Memphis, New York and more! John talks about his memorable interview of Bruno Sammartino, his years as a young fan in Texas and his memories of Gorilla Monsoon, among many other things. Celebrate Episode 200 with the one and only JBL. Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vangaurd Podcast Network. The post Episode 200: John “Bradshaw” Layfield appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Dec 11

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #199 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes Kurt Nielsen, author of the new book, Howdy Neighbor! Stan “Plowboy” Frazier and His Appetite for Life. Stan Frazier, aka Uncle Elmer, is truly one of those endearing wrestling characters that doesn’t quite get their due. This week, Brian and Kurt give him exactly that. And in addition to talking about the book, they also get into other stuff like Paul Bearer/Percy Pringle/Bill Moody, The Honky Tonk Man and much more! Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network. The post Episode 199: Kurt Nielsen appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Dec 3

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #198 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes longtime promoter/booker and Fight Game podcaster John LaRocca to the show. It’s a deep discussion of wrestling psychology, and how it has changed over the generations right up to the present. If you’ve got frustrations with modern wrestling, or just love the old stuff, you just might find this very interesting. Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network. The post Episode 198: John LaRocca appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Nov 26

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #197 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes author and historian Lizzy Flanagan to the show. Join Lizzy and Brian for a discussion of early 20th century wrestling history, the history of wrestling in Philadelphia, Lizzy’s obsession with the Von Erichs, her upcoming biography of Gino Hernandez and much more. Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network. The post Episode 197: Lizzy Flanagan appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Nov 19

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #196 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes author Ian Douglass to the show! Ian is the writer of such books as A Decided Novelty and Bahamian Rhapsody, plus the biographies of Steve Keirn, Dan Severn, Bugsy McGraw, Brian Blair and Hornswoggle, and more. It’s a discussion that covers wrestling in the Bahamas, the early history of black professional wrestling, working with some of the legends of the past, and plenty of other fascinating stuff. Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network. The post Episode 196: Ian Douglass appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Nov 12

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #195 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It’s part five of the NWA Word Champions Series, with special guest Herb Simmons. NWA champ from 1959 into 1961, Pat O’Connor took the title out of its Dick Hutton doldrums, and was the bridge between the golden age of the ’50s and the more tumultuous 1960s, when the sovereignty of the title would be challenged. The birth of the AWA! Pat wrestles Luca Brasi! Pat passes on Ric Flair! Grumpy Lou Thesz! All that and more! Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network. The post Episode 195: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 5 – Pat O’Connor appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Nov 5

We go in the internet wrestling wayback machine this week for episode 194 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with special guest Scott Keith! If “RSPW”, “Usenet”, “Wrestleline” or “Smark Retro Rants” mean anything to you, then this is the episode for you. Brian and Scott take a deep dive into early internet wrestling culture, and how much the internet wrestling community has changed in thirty years, and a whole lot more. Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network. The post Episode 194: Scott Keith appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Oct 29

Well, well, well… It’s time for Episode #193 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian’s guest is none other than the quintessential studmuffin himself, Joel Gertner. Brian and Joel get into their shared background as wrestling fans growing up in Brooklyn in the ’80s and ’90s. Lots of talk about the New York wrestling scene in those days–and oh yeah, some ECW talk as well. Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network. The post Episode 193: Joel Gertner appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Oct 22

“My husband used to say to me, the only ones you got to worry about is me and you. So don’t ask me anything about the business. And I never did. I said OK. When the phone rang, and he was in his office, I closed the door. I didn’t wanna know nothing.” In July 2023, Brian R. Solomon interviewed Maureen Marella, the widow of Gorilla Monsoon, for his book, Irresistible Force: The Life and Times of Gorilla Monsoon. It was the only interview she would ever give. Although Mrs. Marella was never able to officially be a guest on the podcast due to her passing last February, this week Brian is dipping into his archives to share that 2023 book interview. It provides unique insights and memories from a woman who was true wrestling royalty. Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network. The post Episode 192: From the Archives – Maureen Marella appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Oct 15

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #191 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It’s part four of the NWA Word Champions Series, with special guest Mike Chapman. Despite being the hand-picked successor to Lou Thesz and NWA World champion from 1957-1959, Dick Hutton is the least discussed titleholder from the classic NWA World title era. This week, we do him justice with a look into his life, career and accomplishments. Plus, more on Thesz, some talk about Danny Hodge, and even a little boxing talk! Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network. The post Episode 191: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 4 – Dick Hutton appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Oct 8

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #190 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes author James Dixon to the show to talk about his new book on wrestling in 1992, Titan Shrinking: How Wrestling’s Muscle Lost Its Power. It’s a deep dive into the WWF (and a little … Continue reading Episode 190: James Dixon → The post Episode 190: James Dixon appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Oct 1

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #189 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! Brian’s guest this week, for the first time ever on any podcast, is Valerie Marella-Jankowski, the daughter of Gorilla Monsoon! IRRESISTIBLE FORCE: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF GORILLA MONSOON has finally arrived, and it would not be what … Continue reading Episode 189: Valerie Marella-Jankowski → The post Episode 189: Valerie Marella-Jankowski appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Sep 24

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #188 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! Straight out of the WWF Event Center, it’s the one and only Sean Mooney, Brian’s guest this week! Sean and Brian were unable to connect during the process of IRRESISTIBLE FORCE, Brian’s book on Gorilla Monsoon, but Sean … Continue reading Episode 188: Sean Mooney → The post Episode 188: Sean Mooney appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Sep 17

“I do know that at least at one time in my 21 years of doing this, I was better than absolutely anybody else… Around ’96/97, I don’t think there was anybody better than me at that time.” We go back into the Brian R. Solomon archives again this week on Shut Up and Wrestle, for … Continue reading Episode 187: From the Archives – Shawn Michaels → The post Episode 187: From the Archives – Shawn Michaels appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Sep 10

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #186 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes wrestling historian and author Sean Dulaney to the show! The state of Indiana, and particularly the Evansville area, was a fascinating place during the territorial era, and Sean is the man to talk about … Continue reading Episode 186: Sean Dulaney → The post Episode 186: Sean Dulaney appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Sep 3

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #185 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes UK-based wrestling historian Allan Blackstock to the show! Allan is responsible for a wealth of outstanding old-school wrestling media on Twitter (@allan_cheapshot) and is here this week to discuss the importance of preserving wrestling … Continue reading Episode 185: Allan Blackstock → The post Episode 185: Allan Blackstock appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Aug 27

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #184 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It’s part three of the NWA Word Champions Series, with special guest Greg Oliver. Although often considered one of the “forgotten” NWA World champs, Whipper Billy Watson was not only a significant figure in the history of the … Continue reading Episode 184: The NWA World Champions Series , Part 3 – Whipper Billy Watson → The post Episode 184: The NWA World Champions Series , Part 3 – Whipper Billy Watson appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Aug 20

Hello, wrestling fans! Join Brian R. Solomon this week for the Best of Shut Up and Wrestle, Vol. 3! To fill the void while he’s away this week at the Cauliflower Alley Club Reunion, Brian has dipped into the archives of Shut Up and Wrestle once again to bring you some of the cream of … Continue reading The Best of Shut Up and Wrestle, Vol. 3 → The post The Best of Shut Up and Wrestle, Vol. 3 appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Aug 14

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #183 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes author Ross Benes, author of the provocative new book, 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. Needless to say, there are many intersections with that topic and the world … Continue reading Episode 183: Ross Benes → The post Episode 183: Ross Benes appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Aug 6

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #182 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes author Dan Murphy back to the show to talk about his new book, Ed Don George: The Remarkable Life of an Olympian and Pro Wrestling Champion. Ed Don was a superstar in his day, … Continue reading Episode 182: Dan Murphy Talks Ed Don George → The post Episode 182: Dan Murphy Talks Ed Don George appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jul 30

Last week, the wrestling world saw the passing of its biggest superstar, as Hulk Hogan died at the age of 71. This week, for Episode #181 of Shut Up and Wrestle, Brian R. Solomon is joined by wrestling magazine legends Craig Peters and Bob Smith to look back on the life and legacy of the … Continue reading Episode 181: Remembering Hulk Hogan → The post Episode 181: Remembering Hulk Hogan appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jul 23

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #180 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian has put together a raucous panel of some of the finest running guests of the 6:05 Superpodcast–Howard Baum, Vandal Drummond and Lou Kipilman! Howard, Vandal and Lou kept so many of us entertained on the … Continue reading Episode 180: Howard Baum, Vandal Drummond & Lou Kipilman → The post Episode 180: Howard Baum, Vandal Drummond & Lou Kipilman appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jul 16

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #179 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes Cauliflower Alley Club executive board member and lifelong wrestling fan Darla Staggs to the show! Darla has been been a die-hard fan since she saw Pat O’Connor win the NWA World title from Dick … Continue reading Episode 179: Darla Staggs → The post Episode 179: Darla Staggs appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jul 9

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #178 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes former WWE creative team member Dan Madigan to the show! It’s a peek inside the WWE writer’s room that you won’t want to miss! Brian and Dan both worked for WWE during the Ruthless … Continue reading Episode 178: Dan Madigan → The post Episode 178: Dan Madigan appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jul 2

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #177 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes podcaster, journalist, lifelong wrestling fan and fellow Connecticutian Rick Del Santo to the show! Brian and Rick get into all the wrestling they loved as young fans in the ’80s and ’90s, bringing back … Continue reading Episode 177: Rick Del Santo → The post Episode 177: Rick Del Santo appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jun 25

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #176 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It’s part two of the NWA Word Champions series, with special guest Mark Fleming. The name “Lou Thesz” is synonymous with wrestling greatness, and with being world champion. This week, Brian sits down with a man who was … Continue reading Episode 176: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 2 – Lou Thesz → The post Episode 176: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 2 – Lou Thesz appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jun 18

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #175 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes podcaster and classic WWF enthusiast Joe Marotta to the show once more, this time to discuss the legacy of WrestleMania IX! In light of WWE’s recent documentary, WrestleMania IX: Becoming a Spectacle, Brian and … Continue reading Episode 175: Joe Marotta Talks WrestleMania IX… and More → The post Episode 175: Joe Marotta Talks WrestleMania IX… and More appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jun 11

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #174 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes Paige “Von Hess” Sutherland and Bob Smith to the show to look back on the classic NWF territory of the early 1970s! Pedro Martinez and Johnny Powers embodied this vintage Buffalo/Cleveland territory that’s rarely … Continue reading Episode 174: Paige “Von Hess” Sutherland and Bob Smith Talk the NWF → The post Episode 174: Paige “Von Hess” Sutherland and Bob Smith Talk the NWF appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jun 4

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #173 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined once again by film critic, film maker and wrestling aficionado BJ Colangelo, this time for a discussion of Queen of the Ring! Brian and BJ give their unfiltered views on the new Mildred … Continue reading Episode 173: Discussing Queen of the Ring w/ BJ Colangelo → The post Episode 173: Discussing Queen of the Ring w/ BJ Colangelo appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

May 28

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #172 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It’s part one of the NWA Word Champions series, with special guest Dr. Robert Stinson. This week, Brian and the good doctor look back at the life and career of an often-overlooked legend, the very first National Wrestling … Continue reading Episode 172: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 1 – Orville Brown → The post Episode 172: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 1 – Orville Brown appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

May 22

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #171 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by podcaster and historian Tony Richards to discuss the legacy of Dory Funk Sr., patriarch of the Funk family, as well as the West Texas territory he ruled. Tony is the author of … Continue reading Episode 171: Tony Richards Talks Dory Funk Sr. → The post Episode 171: Tony Richards Talks Dory Funk Sr. appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

May 14

Hello, wrestling fans, and welcome to Episode #170 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon. This week, Brian is joined by “Blue Meanie” Brian Heffron to remember the life and legacy of the legendary Sabu, who passed away several days ago at the age of 60. Meanie recalls some classic moments from ECW … Continue reading Episode 170: The Blue Meanie Remembers Sabu → The post Episode 170: The Blue Meanie Remembers Sabu appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

May 7

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #169 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes MLW and AAA commentator Joe Dombrowski to the show! Listen in as Brian and Joe discuss the glories of old-school wrestling VHS tapes, as well as Joe’s current efforts to make as much vintage … Continue reading Episode 169: Joe Dombrowski → The post Episode 169: Joe Dombrowski appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Apr 30

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #168 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes author and podcaster Lavie Margolin to the show! Lavie is one half of the Business of the Business podcast, and author of the 2018 book TrumpMania: Vince McMahon, WWE and the Making America’s 45th … Continue reading Episode 168: Lavie Margolin → The post Episode 168: Lavie Margolin appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Apr 23

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #167 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes collector, historian and old-school wrestling fan supreme Tom Burke back to the show! Tom brings his 65+ years as a wrestling fan to bear on another wonderful conversation that encompasses Paul Bowser’s Bedlam from … Continue reading Episode 167: Tom Burke Returns → The post Episode 167: Tom Burke Returns appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Apr 16

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #166 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This WrestleMania week, Brian welcomes longtime WWF photographer Tom Buchanan back to the show to remember the first WrestleMania and beyond! Tom talks all about getting started with the WWF in 1985, and his sixteen subsequent years with … Continue reading Episode 166: Tom Buchanan Talks WrestleMania → The post Episode 166: Tom Buchanan Talks WrestleMania appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Apr 9

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #165 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes former WWF Magazine editor Ed Helinski to the show! Brian and Ed both worked for WWE Publications in different eras, and in this conversation they compare notes, but also–Ed shares incredible stories and memories … Continue reading Episode 165: Ed Helinski → The post Episode 165: Ed Helinski appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Apr 2

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #164 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes Mike Bessler of Pro Wrestling Illustrated to the show! This week’s joyful conversation includes loads of warm nostalgia, and not just wrestling nostalgia, but a discussion of the appeal of nostalgia in general. Plus, … Continue reading Episode 164: Mike Bessler → The post Episode 164: Mike Bessler appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Mar 26

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #163 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes Barbara Goodish, the widow of the legendary Bruiser Brody, to the show. Brian and Barbara discuss her late husband’s incredible legacy, his imitators, his relationship with many of the power broker businesses, his philosophy … Continue reading Episode 163: Barbara Goodish → The post Episode 163: Barbara Goodish appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Mar 19

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #162 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian’s great friend and colleague, the author and historian Keith Elliot Greenberg, returns to discuss his new book, BIGGER! BETTER! BADDER! WRESTLEMANIA III AND THE YEAR IT ALL CHANGED. Come for the in-depth conversation on WrestleMania … Continue reading Episode 162: Keith Elliot Greenberg Returns → The post Episode 162: Keith Elliot Greenberg Returns appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Mar 12

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #161 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes wrestling historian, author and super-fan George Schire back to the show for a classic old-school conversation. George is one of top authorities on the AWA, but is here this time to talk not only … Continue reading Episode 161: George Schire Returns → The post Episode 161: George Schire Returns appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Mar 5

“I knew every day I woke up I was the best wrestler alive, I went to bed knowing it. I didn’t think about it, it was so natural.” It’s time to go back into the Brian R. Solomon archives this week for a 2006 interview Brian did with “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair! The interview … Continue reading Episode 160: From the Archives – Ric Flair → The post Episode 160: From the Archives – Ric Flair appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Feb 26

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #159 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes longtime WWE TV producer Tom Carlucci to the show! Tom has some priceless stories of working for the company from 1988 all the way to 2020, including riding with Gorilla Monsoon, working with Vince … Continue reading Episode 159: Tom Carlucci → The post Episode 159: Tom Carlucci appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Feb 19

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #158 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, author and journalist Steven Johnson returns to the show to discuss his new book, Jim Londos: The Golden Greek of Professional Wrestling! Londos was in many ways the greatest star that pro wrestling ever produced, and … Continue reading Episode 158: Steven Johnson Talks Jim Londos → The post Episode 158: Steven Johnson Talks Jim Londos appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Feb 12

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #157 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes to the show, the General Manager of Monday Night Raw himself, Adam Pearce! Not only can Adam be seen on Raw each and every week, but he also happens to be a 5-time NWA … Continue reading Episode 157: Adam Pearce → The post Episode 157: Adam Pearce appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Feb 5

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #156 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! Something a little different this week, as by popular demand, Brian pays tribute to his grandfather, Anthony Salica. Often referred to on the show, Brian wanted to pay tribute to his late grandfather on the occasion of his … Continue reading Episode 156: Remembering My Grandfather → The post Episode 156: Remembering My Grandfather appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jan 29

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #155 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes wrestling’s leading financial reporter and analyst, Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics, to the show! Brandon joins Brian to discuss the business of professional wrestling, how attention to TV ratings have changed over the years, plus … Continue reading Episode 155: Brandon Thurston → The post Episode 155: Brandon Thurston appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jan 22

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #154 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes collector and archivist Barry Rose of the Breaking Kayfabe podcast to the show! A longtime booster of the glory days of Florida wrestling, Barry joins Brian this week to wax nostalgic about the glory … Continue reading Episode 154: Barry Rose → The post Episode 154: Barry Rose appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jan 15

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #153 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes his former WWE colleague Lou DiPietro to the show! Lou has worn many hats for WWE over the years, but some of the most fascinating stuff he worked on took place in the early … Continue reading Episode 153: Lou DiPietro → The post Episode 153: Lou DiPietro appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jan 8

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #152 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes leading Japanese wrestling historian Fumi Saito to the show! Brian and Fumi’s conversation focuses on a little-discussed topic: Gorilla Monsoon’s wrestling career in Japan, and the significance of Japan to his legacy. Plus there’s … Continue reading Episode 152: Fumi Saito → The post Episode 152: Fumi Saito appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jan 2

Hello, wrestling fans! Join Brian R. Solomon this week for the Best of Shut Up and Wrestle, Vol. 2! To kick off 2025, Brian has once again pored over the archives of SUAW to bring you more of his favorite moments from the past three years. * RVD talks wrestling psychology and training with The … Continue reading The Best of Shut Up and Wrestle, Vol. 2 → The post The Best of Shut Up and Wrestle, Vol. 2 appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Dec 26, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #151 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes independent wrestling manager and wrestling history buff Sidney Bakabella to the show! Sidney and Brian get into the weeds on the timeless psychology of drawing heat, the origins of wrestling managers–including memories of Bobby … Continue reading Episode 151: Sidney Bakabella → The post Episode 151: Sidney Bakabella appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Dec 18, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for the landmark 150th episode of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! To honor the occasion, Brian welcomes the pioneering wrestling journalist and indispensable wrestling historian himself, Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter to the show! It’s a one-of-a-kind conversation that focuses on Brian and Dave’s love … Continue reading Episode 150: Dave Meltzer → The post Episode 150: Dave Meltzer appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Dec 11, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #149 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes former NWA President Bruce Tharpe to the show! Bruce has spent a lifetime in the business, including living through the last glory years of the territorial era! Listen in for a conversation covering his … Continue reading Episode 149: Bruce Tharpe → The post Episode 149: Bruce Tharpe appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Dec 4, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #148 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes Jeff Bowdren of the Breaking Kayfabe with Bowdren and Barry podcast! Listen in for some convo on the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame, as well as Jeff and Brian’s takes on some of … Continue reading Episode 148: Jeff Bowdren → The post Episode 148: Jeff Bowdren appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Nov 27, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #147 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, we head back to the Pacific Northwest with a visit from collector, historian and longtime listener, Kerby Strom! Brian and Kerby’s conversation goes all over the place, starting in Portland and Tacoma, heading to New York, … Continue reading Episode 147: Kerby Strom → The post Episode 147: Kerby Strom appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Nov 20, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #146 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, one of Brian’s earliest guests, “Blue Meanie” Brian Heffron, returns to the show! It’s a conversation covering ECW, Paul Heyman and Meanie’s experiences in the WWF, as well as many of Brian’s memories of encountering legends … Continue reading Episode 146: The Blue Meanie Returns → The post Episode 146: The Blue Meanie Returns appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Nov 13, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #145 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, it’s the finale of Brian’s epic two-part conversation with the returning Joe Marotta of the Our Vantage Point podcast! Get ready for more unpacking of the classic 1980s/1990s WWF/WCW announcers, including the Art Donovan debacle, the … Continue reading Episode 145: Joe Marotta Returns, Part 2 → The post Episode 145: Joe Marotta Returns, Part 2 appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Nov 6, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #144 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, prolific podcaster Joe Marotta returns to the show for the first of an epic two-parter! Buckle up for more in-depth nostalgia on the WWF commentators of the ’80s and ’90s, as well as some Attitude Era … Continue reading Episode 144: Joe Marotta Returns, Part 1 → The post Episode 144: Joe Marotta Returns, Part 1 appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Oct 30, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #143 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by Paige Sutherland, daughter of one of the most fearsome “foreign heels” of the ’70s and ’80s, Kurt Von Hess! Paige talks about her cherished relationship with the loving father she knew away … Continue reading Episode 143: Paige “Von Hess” Sutherland → The post Episode 143: Paige “Von Hess” Sutherland appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Oct 23, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #142 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It’s WON HOF season again, and Brian has author, historian and podcaster Greg Klein on this week to talk about some of the candidates, especially Morris Sigel and the Junkyard Dog. Brian and Greg discuss why Sigel and … Continue reading Episode 142: Wrestling Observer HOF Episode w/ Greg Klein → The post Episode 142: Wrestling Observer HOF Episode w/ Greg Klein appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Oct 16, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #141 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by wrestling writer and historian Jamie Greer, author of Killers, Butchers, Cry-Babies & Canadian Destroyers: The History of Pro Wrestling in Windsor, Ontario! It’s a deep-dive into the history of Ontario wrestling, but … Continue reading Episode 141: Jamie Greer → The post Episode 141: Jamie Greer appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Oct 9, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #140 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by independent wrestler Bull James, also known for his time in NXT as Bull Dempsey! Brian and Bull go back about 15 years in the business, and get together this week to remember … Continue reading Episode 140: Bull James → The post Episode 140: Bull James appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Oct 2, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #139 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! Shut Up and Wrestle returns this week with Brian’s guest, wrestling writer and historian, Dan Murphy! Brian chats with Dan about his work with the CAC and his history in wrestling magazines, as well as his upcoming book … Continue reading Episode 139: Dan Murphy → The post Episode 139: Dan Murphy appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Sep 25, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! Join Brian R. Solomon this week for the Best of Shut Up and Wrestle, Vol. 1! Brian has combed through the archives of SUAW to bring you some of his favorite moments from the past two and a half years. * The infamous Crash Holly story, as told to Brian Last * … Continue reading The Best of Shut Up and Wrestle, Vol. 1 → The post The Best of Shut Up and Wrestle, Vol. 1 appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Sep 18, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #138 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, film critic and dedicated wrestling lover BJ Colangelo makes her return to the show! Join BJ and Brian for a conversation on film, and yeah, a bunch of wrestling stuff too, of course! We get into … Continue reading Episode 138: BJ Colangelo Returns → The post Episode 138: BJ Colangelo Returns appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Sep 11, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #137 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! Can you imagine being the son of Harley Race? Well, Justin Race doesn’t have to imagine it–he lived it! And he’s here to talk about it with Brian this week. From going on the road with the traveling … Continue reading Episode 137: Justin Race → The post Episode 137: Justin Race appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Sep 4, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #136 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by promoter and longtime fan of professional wrestling and all things pop culture, Dan Farren! Dan has been a fan of the business and a denizen of the California/lucha libre wrestling scene for … Continue reading Episode 136: Dan Farren → The post Episode 136: Dan Farren appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Aug 28, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #135 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by prolific wrestling podcaster and 1980s/90s WWF enthusiast Joe Marotta! Brian and Joe get deep into the weeds on all the announcers of the classic WWF, most notably Gorilla Monsoon, but also Bobby … Continue reading Episode 135: Joe Marotta → The post Episode 135: Joe Marotta appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Aug 21, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #134 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, join Brian for a roundtable discussion with both John McAdam and Steve Gennarelli of the Stick to Wrestling podcast! John and Steve have been deep diving into the 1984 WWF expansion on their show, and this … Continue reading Episode 134: John McAdam & Steve Gennarelli → The post Episode 134: John McAdam & Steve Gennarelli appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Aug 14, 2024

This week, Brian remembers the late, great Kevin Sullivan, sharing a November 2019 interview with Sullivan that was conducted in preparation for the writing of Brian’s biography of The Sheik, Blood and Fire. Kevin speaks not only about his close relationship with that other great wrestling icon, but also goes into detail on his thoughts … Continue reading Episode 133: From the Archives – Kevin Sullivan → The post Episode 133: From the Archives – Kevin Sullivan appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Aug 7, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #132 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by Lucha Libre AAA superstar, Sam Adonis! With 16 years in the business across multiple organizations and countries, Sam has a unique perspective on pro wrestling, which is also informed by his vast … Continue reading Episode 132: Sam Adonis → The post Episode 132: Sam Adonis appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jul 31, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #131 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Toronto promoter Mike Clark makes his return to the podcast! Mike was a member of the Jack Tunney Toronto wrestling office during the WWF’s national expansion, and has lots more memories to share. Plus, he’s got … Continue reading Episode 131: Mike Clark Returns → The post Episode 131: Mike Clark Returns appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jul 24, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #130 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by wrestling critic/historian and lifelong fan, Verb Abrams! He’s the author of a recent Slam Wrestling piece on the phenomenon of 1960s wrestling sensation Ted Boy Marino, the biggest wrestling star in the … Continue reading Episode 130: Verb Abrams → The post Episode 130: Verb Abrams appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jul 17, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #129 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes to the show Herb Gerwig, the son of Killer Karl Kox! Herb discusses the life and legacy of his dad, one of the most accomplished and respected wrestlers of the heyday of the territorial … Continue reading Episode 129: Herb Gerwig → The post Episode 129: Herb Gerwig appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jul 11, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #128 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, one of Brian’s most popular guests–author, editor and musician Mike Edison–returns to the show to discuss the strange phenomenon known as “wrestling journalism”. From the days of the kayfabe magazines right up to the head-scratching “press … Continue reading Episode 128: Mike Edison Talks “Wrestling Journalism” → The post Episode 128: Mike Edison Talks “Wrestling Journalism” appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jul 3, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #127 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by independent wrestler “The Cure” Lucas Chase! In addition to being a student of Dustin Rhodes, Lucas is a student of the history of the business, and is here to discuss that history … Continue reading Episode 127: Lucas Chase → The post Episode 127: Lucas Chase appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jun 26, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #126 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It’s time to go back to the message board days this week, as Brian welcomes to the show Vince Fahey, creator and founder of Kayfabe Memories! Brian talks with Vince about the creation of legacy of this unique … Continue reading Episode 126: Vince Fahey → The post Episode 126: Vince Fahey appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jun 19, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for the 125th episode of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! Argentina’s bizarre and wonderful Titanes en el Ring! The wild and wacky world of wrestling in Southern California! The beautiful legacy of classic lucha libre! All that and so much more are on tap as we welcome … Continue reading Episode 125: Vandal Drummond Returns → The post Episode 125: Vandal Drummond Returns appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jun 12, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #124 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! What’s it like to be married to someone who won’t shut up about Frank Gotch and Baron Mikel Scicluna? Who uses the Mid-South theme song to lull the baby back to sleep? Find out this week, when Brian … Continue reading Episode 124: Jaimee Smith-Solomon → The post Episode 124: Jaimee Smith-Solomon appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jun 5, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #123 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! Join Brian this week for his second roundtable of former WWE employees. Johnny “Photo” Giamundo, former head photographer; Melissa Costabile of Publications; and Dave Barry of Creative Services sit down to discuss their unique memories and perspectives on … Continue reading Episode 123: WWE Employee Roundtable 2 → The post Episode 123: WWE Employee Roundtable 2 appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

May 28, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #122 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by legendary ring announcer, David Penzer! David has a new book out about his years in WCW, Sitting Ringside. He talks about that, plus growing up on Florida and Georgia wrestling, the ill-fated … Continue reading Episode 122: David Penzer → The post Episode 122: David Penzer appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

May 22, 2024

“Why am I still alive? A question I ask myself a lot… God takes care of fools and babies.” We go back into the archives this week for part 2 of Brian’s July 2006 interview with Roddy Piper! Turn back the clock and hear Roddy talk about the infamous Lord Alfred Hayes rib, the making … Continue reading Episode 121: From the Archives – Rowdy Roddy Piper, Part 2 → The post Episode 121: From the Archives – Rowdy Roddy Piper, Part 2 appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

May 15, 2024

“If you have any creativity in you, and you have enough balls, there’s nothing that you can’t do in that squared circle… And that’s freedom.” In the summer of 2006, Brian went to a warehouse in Utica, New York and spent two hours interviewing Roddy Piper. We go back into the archives this week for … Continue reading Episode 120: From the Archives – Rowdy Roddy Piper, Part 1 → The post Episode 120: From the Archives – Rowdy Roddy Piper, Part 1 appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

May 8, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #119 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with @BrianRSolomon! This week, Brian is joined by Brad Balukjian, author of The Six Pack: On the Open Road in Search of WrestleMania! Brad discusses his interesting new book on the early years of Vince McMahon’s WWF and the wrestlers who took … Continue reading Episode 119: Brad Balukjian → The post Episode 119: Brad Balukjian appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

May 1, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #118 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by Arcadian Vanguard’s very own Lou Kipilman! Join Brian and Lou for a conversation that wanders everywhere. Hollywood voiceover legends! San Francisco wrestling history! NWA World Champion Harley Race in the WWF! Samoans! … Continue reading Episode 118: Lou Kipilman → The post Episode 118: Lou Kipilman appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Apr 24, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #117 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by the accomplished wrestling promoter and historian, Matt Farmer! Join Brian and Matt for a discussion of old school vs. new school, WWF vs. NWA, the life of a wrestling researcher, Singapore, the … Continue reading Episode 117: Matt Farmer → The post Episode 117: Matt Farmer appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Apr 17, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #116 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by wrestling reporter and interviewer, Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s own Candace Cordelia! Join Brian and Candace for a discussion of PWI, wrestling reality shows, women’s wrestling, early 2000s fandom, life on the red carpet … Continue reading Episode 116: Candace Cordelia → The post Episode 116: Candace Cordelia appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Apr 10, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #115 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by DeSean “Whipdog” Whipple and Mr. Joe Walker of the Wrestling Heroes and Insiders Podcast! It’s an in-depth three-man panel talking about everything from the ins and outs of wrestling journalism, to hip-hop … Continue reading Episode 115: Whipdog & Mr. Joe Walker → The post Episode 115: Whipdog & Mr. Joe Walker appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Apr 3, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #114 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! In honor of WrestleMania week, and in light of recent discussions of WWE corporate culture, Brian has put together a roundtable of former WWE employees. Brian and his guests, former head of security Jimmy Noonan, former creative director … Continue reading Episode 114: WWE Employee Roundtable → The post Episode 114: WWE Employee Roundtable appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Mar 27, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #113 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by vintage wrestling footage curator extraordinaire, Kris P. Lettuce! The proprietor of Armstrong Alley on YouTube and the keeper of the best wrestling Google Drive in existence, the elusive Mr. Lettuce joins Brian … Continue reading Episode 113: Kris P. Lettuce → The post Episode 113: Kris P. Lettuce appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Mar 20, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #112 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by Portland Wrestling historian, Mike Rodgers! Recipient of the 2019 Jim Melby Award from the Cauliflower Alley Club, Mike is the author of such books as The Encyclopedia of Portland Wrestlers, Katie Bar … Continue reading Episode 112: Mike Rodgers → The post Episode 112: Mike Rodgers appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Mar 13, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #111 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by Colin Hunter, the man behind Kayfabe News! Colin has also spent time as a wrestling referee, and created the documentary, The Ref Didn’t See It. We chat about everything from the importance … Continue reading Episode 111: Colin Hunter → The post Episode 111: Colin Hunter appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Mar 6, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #110 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined once again by Mike Sempervive to remember the life, career and legacy of Ole Anderson. Mike has done extension work commemorating the legacy of Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast and elsewhere, and he and Brian … Continue reading Episode 110: Mike Sempervive Remembers Ole Anderson → The post Episode 110: Mike Sempervive Remembers Ole Anderson appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Feb 28, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #109 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by his former WWE Publications colleague Melissa Costabile for a trip back to Titan Tower! Melissa has loads of amusing tales and anecdotes from her days in Stamford, so listen in as she … Continue reading Episode 109: Melissa Costabile → The post Episode 109: Melissa Costabile appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Feb 21, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #108 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by longtime pro wrestling journalist, author and historian, Steve Johnson! Listen in for a conversation on the inner workings of the craft of writing wrestling books, not to mention a dip into history … Continue reading Episode 108: Steve Johnson → The post Episode 108: Steve Johnson appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Feb 14, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #107 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by fellow Pro Wrestling Illustrated contributor and advocate of women’s wrestling, Kristen Ashly! Join us for a look at wrestling past and present, and where women have fit into that equation. From Fabulous … Continue reading Episode 107: Kristen Ashly → The post Episode 107: Kristen Ashly appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Feb 7, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #106 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by Jon Langmead, author of BALLYHOO: THE ROUGHHOUSERS, CON ARTISTS AND WILD MEN WHO INVENTED PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING! It’s a deep dive into early 20th history wrestling history, including Jim Londos, Jack Curley, Joe … Continue reading Episode 106: Jon Langmead → The post Episode 106: Jon Langmead appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jan 31, 2024

“Those people were loyal, they believed. I used to get goosebumps, after all those years, because every time I showed my face in the Garden, the whole building would start chanting, ‘Bruno! Bruno!'” We go back into the Brian R. Solomon archives this week for a 2007 interview Brian did with “The Living Legend” Bruno … Continue reading Episode 105: From the Archives – Bruno Sammartino → The post Episode 105: From the Archives – Bruno Sammartino appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jan 24, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #104 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by the most recognizable lucha libre fan in the world, Roy Lucier! Brian and Roy discuss lucha and its proud traditions and influence on American wrestling, as well as Japanese wrestling, and even … Continue reading Episode 104: Roy Lucier → The post Episode 104: Roy Lucier appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jan 17, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #103 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by film critic, film maker and wrestling aficionado BJ Colangelo for a discussion of The Iron Claw! BJ shares the experience of attending the Iron Claw premiere in Dallas, plus we give our … Continue reading Episode 103: Discussing The Iron Claw w/BJ Colangelo → The post Episode 103: Discussing The Iron Claw w/BJ Colangelo appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jan 10, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #102 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by Jon Finkel, author of the upcoming book, Macho Man: The Untamed, Unbelievable Life of Randy Savage! It’s a deep dive into the life and career of one of wrestling’s most popular figures, … Continue reading Episode 102: Jon Finkel → The post Episode 102: Jon Finkel appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jan 3, 2024

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #101 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by devoted old school fan and frequent Stick to Wrestling co-host, Steve Gennarelli! Join Steve and Brian for a conversation that covers everything from Bruno’s HOF induction, possible heat between Flair and The … Continue reading Episode 101: Steve Gennarelli → The post Episode 101: Steve Gennarelli appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Dec 27, 2023

The epic 100th episode of Shut Up and Wrestle is upon us, and Brian has a guest worthy of that milestone–none other than Jim Cornette! The Louisville Lip and leader of the Cult of Cornette is here to discuss his years in WWE and OVW, his legendary gift of gab, breaking into the business, and … Continue reading Episode 100: Jim Cornette → The post Episode 100: Jim Cornette appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Dec 20, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #99 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by Arcadian Vanguard editor and producer, Jayce Naccarato! Jayce shares his interesting perspectives on becoming a fan in the early 2000s, discovering wrestling history, the merits and pitfalls of the “dirtsheets”, the frustrations … Continue reading Episode 99: Jayce Naccarato → The post Episode 99: Jayce Naccarato appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Dec 13, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #98 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by 65-year wrestling fan and former USA Network engineer Steve Dworkin! From Haystacks Calhoun to Triple H, Steve has encountered countless stars over the years, and shares many of his priceless stories! It’s … Continue reading Episode 98: Steve Dworkin → The post Episode 98: Steve Dworkin appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Dec 6, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #97 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by the host of SiriusXM’s Busted Open Radio, Dave LaGreca! Brian and Dave talk about their early wrestling fandom in the Northeast back in the ’80s and ’90s, wrestling radio call-in shows, the … Continue reading Episode 97: Dave LaGreca → The post Episode 97: Dave LaGreca appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Nov 29, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #96 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, it’s the second and final part of my in-depth discussion of the 2023 Observer Hall of Fame ballot, with the returning Mike Sempervive! We had such a great time getting into the weeds with this, so … Continue reading Episode 96: Wrestling Observer HOF Episode w/ Mike Sempervive, Part 2 → The post Episode 96: Wrestling Observer HOF Episode w/ Mike Sempervive, Part 2 appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Nov 22, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #95 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It’s Thanksgiving week, and Mike Sempervive returns to the show for Part 1 of a two-part discussion of this year’s Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame ballot! It’s WON HOF season, and we talk all about our own picks, … Continue reading Episode 95: Wrestling Observer HOF Episode w/ Mike Sempervive, Part 1 → The post Episode 95: Wrestling Observer HOF Episode w/ Mike Sempervive, Part 1 appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Nov 15, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #94 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by a long-time WWE colleague, former WWF/E Creative Director Andrew Wilson! It’s a deep dive into the inner workings of the New Generation/Attitude/Ruthless Aggression era WWF/E the likes of which you won’t hear … Continue reading Episode 94: Andrew Wilson → The post Episode 94: Andrew Wilson appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Nov 8, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #93 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by one of wrestling media’s most prominent figures, Figure Four Weekly and Wrestling Observer Radio’s own Bryan Alvarez! Join Brian and Bryan as they discuss growing up as wrestling fans and translating that … Continue reading Episode 93: Bryan Alvarez → The post Episode 93: Bryan Alvarez appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Nov 1, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #92 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, UK wrestling historian Bradley Craig returns to the podcast! Brian and Brad continue their discussion, from way back in Episode 24, on the history of UK wrestling and the impact of US companies, plus they talk … Continue reading Episode 92: Bradley Craig → The post Episode 92: Bradley Craig appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Oct 25, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #91 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by wrestling journalist and Slam Wrestling contributor Jamie Hemmings! Join Brian and Jamie for a discussion of wrestling journalism, the joy of magazines, and the evolution of women’s wrestling, plus our hot takes … Continue reading Episode 91: Jamie Hemmings → The post Episode 91: Jamie Hemmings appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Oct 18, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #90 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! The following podcast is set for one fall, with a one-hour time limit! This week, Brian is joined by legendary ring announcer, Gary Michael Cappetta! Gary shares with Brian the story of growing up a wrestling fan and … Continue reading Episode 90: Gary Michael Cappetta → The post Episode 90: Gary Michael Cappetta appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Oct 11, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #89 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by Pro Wrestling Illustrated Senior Writer, Harry Burkett! Join Brian and Harry for a discussion of the nostalgia of wrestling magazines (which may even include a bit about apartment wrestling), as well as … Continue reading Episode 89: Harry Burkett → The post Episode 89: Harry Burkett appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Oct 4, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #88 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by accomplished wrestling historian and author Tim Hornbaker! Brian and Tim discuss Tim’s new book, The Last Real World Champion: The Legacy of “Nature Boy” Ric Flair, plus Tim’s other books and his … Continue reading Episode 88: Tim Hornbaker → The post Episode 88: Tim Hornbaker appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Sep 27, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #87 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by former WWF and Raw Magazine writer Robert Bledsoe! Robert shares lots of memorable stories, including visiting The Hardys’ North Carolina compound and his encounters with the McMahons, plus learn how he blew … Continue reading Episode 87: Robert Bledsoe → The post Episode 87: Robert Bledsoe appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Sep 20, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #86 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by noted wrestling humorist and longtime fan Scott Cornish! Join Brian and Scott for a fascinating and funny discussion of wrestling fandom, meeting your heroes, plus the nature of celebrity, and other weighty … Continue reading Episode 86: Scott Cornish → The post Episode 86: Scott Cornish appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Sep 13, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #85 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by Meghan Baker Kelly, daughter of the one and only Ox Baker! Meghan shares memories of her unforgettable dad, including his famous appearance on The Price Is Right, his work in Escape from … Continue reading Episode 85: Meghan Baker Kelly → The post Episode 85: Meghan Baker Kelly appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Sep 7, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #84 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by Kenny McIntosh, the man behind the Inside the Ropes phenomenon! Join Brian and Kenny for a discussion of UK wrestling, the exploits of WCW and the WWF in Europe, and a whole … Continue reading Episode 84: Kenny McIntosh → The post Episode 84: Kenny McIntosh appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Aug 30, 2023

“Back then, wrestling was wrestling. And nobody proclaimed it bullshit. It was real.” In honor of the passing of the great Terry Funk, we go back into the Brian R. Solomon archives this week for an interview Brian did with the Hardcore Icon while working on his biography of The Sheik in 2019. Terry shares … Continue reading Episode 83: From the Archives – Terry Funk → The post Episode 83: From the Archives – Terry Funk appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Aug 24, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #82 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by Karl Stern, aka DragonKingKarl, prolific chronicler of pro wrestling and pop culture history. Brian and Karl take a deep dive into the very early history of pro wrestling–HM Dufur, William Muldoon, Frank … Continue reading Episode 82: Karl Stern → The post Episode 82: Karl Stern appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Aug 16, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #81 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by UK podcaster, musician, super-fan and wrestling memorabilia collector Paul Fairbairns in paying tribute to the career and legacy of the late “Exotic” Adrian Street. Brian and Paul look back at Adrian’s unique … Continue reading Episode 81: Remembering Exotic Adrian Street → The post Episode 81: Remembering Exotic Adrian Street appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Aug 9, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #80 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! Strap in and get ready, because Brian’s guest this week is author, musician, raconteur and madman, Mike Edison! From winning editorship of Wrestling’s Main Event in a stipulation match, to celebrating the genius of Andy Kaufman, to rooting … Continue reading Episode 80: Mike Edison → The post Episode 80: Mike Edison appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Aug 2, 2023

Hello, humanoids! It’s time for Episode #79 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon, and his guest Jessica Solt, daughter of Bobby “The Brain” Heenan! Pull up a seat, ham n’ eggers, and listen to Jessica talk all about her legendary, beloved and brilliant dad. From his early years in the AWA, to … Continue reading Episode 79: Jessica Solt → The post Episode 79: Jessica Solt appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jul 26, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #78 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by Kurt Beyer, son of Dick Beyer, aka The Intelligent, Sensational Destroyer! Kurt shares his unique experiences growing up in Japan as the child of perhaps the most famous and beloved gaijin wrestler … Continue reading Episode 78: Kurt Beyer → The post Episode 78: Kurt Beyer appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jul 19, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #77 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by second-generation wrestling promoter and longtime industry insider Mario Savoldi! Mario talks about his legendary dad Angelo Savoldi, their relationship with the McMahons, the history of his IWCCW promotion, plus his new vintage … Continue reading Episode 77: Mario Savoldi → The post Episode 77: Mario Savoldi appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jul 12, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #76 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by his former co-worker, long-time former chief WWE photographer John Giamundo, better known as Johnny Photo! John spent 21 years at ringside for WWE doing his best to stay out of Kevin Dunn’s … Continue reading Episode 76: Johnny Photo → The post Episode 76: Johnny Photo appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jul 5, 2023

“I don’t look at myself as an icon or as a legend. I look at myself as a national treasure.” For the first time, we go into the Brian R. Solomon archives this week with an interview Brian did with “The American Dream” back in December 2006! From his thoughts on the polka dots, to … Continue reading Episode 75: From the Archives – Dusty Rhodes → The post Episode 75: From the Archives – Dusty Rhodes appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jun 28, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #74 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is beloved WWF journeyman, “Irish” Davey O’Hannon! Davey was gracious enough to share some of his priceless stories of getting into the business and being around some of the all-time legends, not only in … Continue reading Episode 74: Davey O’Hannon → The post Episode 74: Davey O’Hannon appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jun 21, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #73 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is wrestling author and historian Tim Keenan. Tim was the co-author of Everybody Loves Mickey: The Life and Times of Irish Mickey Doyle, and is here to talk about that, his planned biography of … Continue reading Episode 73: Tim Keenan → The post Episode 73: Tim Keenan appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jun 14, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #71 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is Abraham Josephine Riesman, author of the brand-new book, Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America. It’s a fascinating look into the history and psyche of the most important and polarizing figure in … Continue reading Episode 72: Abraham Josephine Riesman → The post Episode 72: Abraham Josephine Riesman appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jun 7, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #71 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my special guests are the great character actor Kurt Fuller and actor/director/producer James Roday Rodriguez. Both were gracious enough to talk about their brushes with the world of wrestling, including Kurt’s unforgettable role as the evil … Continue reading Episode 71: Kurt Fuller and James Roday Rodriguez → The post Episode 71: Kurt Fuller and James Roday Rodriguez appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

May 31, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #70 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is accomplished wrestling historian and long-time old school wrestling fan, George Schire! George grew up on the classic AWA of the ’60s and ’70s, but we also get to so much more in this … Continue reading Episode 70: George Schire → The post Episode 70: George Schire appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

May 24, 2023

This week, wrestling photographer and raconteur Howard Baum returns to the show to help me pay tribute to the legacy of the great Superstar Billy Graham, whom we lost last week. The Superstar was a one-of-a-kind talent and a once-in-a-lifetime game-changer, and we do our best to do justice to what he meant to the … Continue reading Episode 69: Howard Baum Remembers Superstar Billy Graham → The post Episode 69: Howard Baum Remembers Superstar Billy Graham appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

May 17, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #68 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is French-Canadian wrestling historian, writer and producer, Pat Laprade! Tune in for a fascinating conversation on the history of Quebec wrestling, Lou Thesz/Edouard Carpentier, Pat’s upcoming Dino Bravo book with Bertrand Herbert, and a … Continue reading Episode 68: Pat Laprade → The post Episode 68: Pat Laprade appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

May 10, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #67 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is podcaster and Bobby “The Brain” Heenan biographer, Steve Anderson! Steve opens up about his time spent with the Brain, the chemistry with Gorilla, and lots more about one of pro wrestling’s most beloved … Continue reading Episode 67: Steve Anderson → The post Episode 67: Steve Anderson appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

May 3, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #66 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is Jonard Solie, son of the Dean of Wrestling Announcers, Gordon Solie! Jonard talks with me all about his dad’s awe-inspiring legacy as the voice of wrestling for several generations of fans, as well … Continue reading Episode 66: Jonard Solie → The post Episode 66: Jonard Solie appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Apr 26, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #65 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is Bob Smith, former writer for Pro Wrestling Illustrated, Inside Wrestling, and The Wrestler! We talked at length about his time in the world of London Publishing, as well as growing up wrestling fans … Continue reading Episode 65: Bob Smith → The post Episode 65: Bob Smith appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Apr 19, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #64 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is Mary Fries, daughter of “The Wild Bull of the Pampas”, Pampero Firpo! Mary has some wonderful memories of her legendary father, as well as stories about his glory days and what it was … Continue reading Episode 64: Mary Fries → The post Episode 64: Mary Fries appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Apr 12, 2023

Hello wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #63 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! My guest this week is Mike Clark, who went from a fan in the ’80s to working in the Jack Tunney Toronto office during the WWF’s expansion. Mike’s got so many great stories from the glory days of … Continue reading Episode 63: Mike Clark → The post Episode 63: Mike Clark appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Apr 5, 2023

Hello wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #62 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! My guest this week is writer and podcaster Phil Schneider of TheRinger.com and The Way of the Blade book and podcast! Phil is a wealth of information, and it was a blast talking with him about old school … Continue reading Episode 62: Phil Schneider → The post Episode 62: Phil Schneider appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Mar 29, 2023

Hello wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #61 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! My very special guest this week is legend, Olympian, and one of the greatest heels of all time, the one and only Ken Patera. We get into everything from working with Gorilla Monsoon, to Andy Kaufman in Memphis, … Continue reading Episode 61: Ken Patera → The post Episode 61: Ken Patera appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Mar 22, 2023

Hello wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #60 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! My guest this week is historian and writer Michael Cavacini, author of an upcoming book on the history of TNA/Impact Wrestling! Michael and I take a deep dive into the state of pro wrestling at the turn of … Continue reading Episode 60: Michael Cavacini → The post Episode 60: Michael Cavacini appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Mar 15, 2023

Hello wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #59 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! My guest this week is long-time Michigan referee, promoter and fan, AT Huck! Join us as we travel back to the glory days of Detroit’s Big Time Wrestling for some raucous memories, as well as the time Huck … Continue reading Episode 59: AT Huck → The post Episode 59: AT Huck appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Mar 8, 2023

Hello wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #58 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! Razor Ramon. Kane. Papa Shango. Crush. Adam Bomb. 1-2-3 Kid. Tatanka. If you remember these WWF Superstars of the 1990s, then you’ve seen the work of my guest this week, Tom Fleming! Tom was an artist and illustrator … Continue reading Episode 58: Tom Fleming → The post Episode 58: Tom Fleming appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Mar 1, 2023

Hello wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #57 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, we’re remembering the life and legacy of Jerry Jarrett, with Memphis wrestling historian and Jerry Jarrett biographer Mark James. It’s a conversation about the man behind one of the hottest territories of all time, and you … Continue reading Episode 57: Mark James → The post Episode 57: Mark James appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Feb 22, 2023

Hello wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #56 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! My special guest this week is one of the most recognizable and accomplished WCW stars of the 1990s, Marcus “Buff” Bagwell! We had a great and candid conversation about his decade in Atlanta, as well as his ill-fated … Continue reading Episode 56: Marcus “Buff” Bagwell → The post Episode 56: Marcus “Buff” Bagwell appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Feb 15, 2023

Hello wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #55 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! My guest this week is veteran wrestling referee and lifelong fan Dave Dwinell, who worked throughout the Northeast in the ’80s, ’90s and beyond, for the WWF, NWA and many others! Bruno Sammartino at the 1964 World’s Fair! … Continue reading Episode 55: Dave Dwinell → The post Episode 55: Dave Dwinell appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Feb 8, 2023

Hello wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #54 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! I’ve got my first return guest this week, as longtime wrestling writer Keith Elliot Greenberg is here once again, this time to share his thoughts and reminiscences on the life and legacy of his great friend, the late … Continue reading Episode 54: Keith Elliot Greenberg Remembers Lanny Poffo → The post Episode 54: Keith Elliot Greenberg Remembers Lanny Poffo appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Feb 1, 2023

Hello wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #53 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! My guest this week is veteran independent wrestler Dennis McHawes, better known in the ring as Attila Khan! Dennis was a protege of Harley Race, hung out with Pat O’Connor when he was a kid, got the rub … Continue reading Episode 53: Attila Khan → The post Episode 53: Attila Khan appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jan 25, 2023

Hello wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #52 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! My guest this week is noted historian and the world’s leading authority on Frank Gotch, Mike Chapman! Mike sits down (in Gotch’s favorite chair) to discuss the Peerless One, plus Hackenschmidt, Stecher, Caddock, Thesz, Hodge and other great … Continue reading Episode 52: Mike Chapman → The post Episode 52: Mike Chapman appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jan 18, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #51 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! My guest this week is wrestling manager, promoter, magazine editor and Cauliflower Alley Club stalwart Carmine DeSpirito! From the Wrestling Eye days, to a naked Ultimate Warrior, to his friendship with the Fabulous Moolah and so much more, … Continue reading Episode 51: Carmine DeSpirito → The post Episode 51: Carmine DeSpirito appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jan 11, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for the 50th episode of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! For this very special double-length edition, my guest is none other than the King of the Arcadian Vanguard, the Abbott to Jim Cornette’s Costello–wrestling podcaster, historian and collector extraordinaire, The Great Brian Last! It’s a rare away … Continue reading Episode 50: The Great Brian Last → The post Episode 50: The Great Brian Last appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jan 4, 2023

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #49 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! My guest for the first episode of 2023 is former WWF Senior Creative Director Mike “Don’t Call Me Mick” Foley! Mike was with the company from 1990-2002, and had a hand in many creative decisions, including the “Get … Continue reading Episode 49: Mike Foley → The post Episode 49: Mike Foley appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Dec 28, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #48 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! My guest for the final episode of 2022 is none other than the dean of wrestling journalists himself, Bill Apter! Bill talks about his illustrious history in wrestling media, the early days of the “Apter mags”, WOW Magazine, … Continue reading Episode 48: Bill Apter → The post Episode 48: Bill Apter appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Dec 21, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #47 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week my guest is the co-host of Wrestling Observer Radio, the host of the Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast, and the voice of The Wrestling News himself, Mike Sempervive! Listen to two guys who simply can’t shut the hell … Continue reading Episode 47: Mike Sempervive → The post Episode 47: Mike Sempervive appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Dec 14, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #46 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week my guest is former WWE graphic designer, old school wrestling fan, and my longtime friend, Marco Turelli! Marco is one of us, and I think listeners will really dig his memories and perspectives–plus stories of touring … Continue reading Episode 46: Marco Turelli → The post Episode 46: Marco Turelli appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Dec 7, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #45 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week my guest is legendary wrestling photographer George Napolitano! Fresh from getting put over by The Rock like a million bucks, George graced me with his presence for a great discussion of his more than half a … Continue reading Episode 45: George Napolitano → The post Episode 45: George Napolitano appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Nov 30, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #44 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week my guest is veteran wrestler of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, “Irish” Mickey Doyle! We talk about making his bones in the old territorial era, working for The Sheik, breaking in Al Snow, plus his biography … Continue reading Episode 44: “Irish” Mickey Doyle → The post Episode 44: “Irish” Mickey Doyle appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Nov 23, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #43 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week my guest is another fellow survivor of the Titan experience, Chris Gough! Chris was a digital media producer and TV creative assistant during his time at WWE, and he shares those experiences and some unique insight … Continue reading Episode 43: Chris Gough → The post Episode 43: Chris Gough appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Nov 16, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #42 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week my guest is Pamela Morrison, daughter of the great James J. Dillon! Tales of traveling the road with her dad, and growing up in the wild and weird world of pro wrestling abound! Pam’s story is … Continue reading Episode 42: Pamela Morrison → The post Episode 42: Pamela Morrison appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Nov 9, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #41 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! Hilarity and insanity ensue this week, when my special guest is raconteur and all-around hepcat, Vandal Drummond! Uncensored tales of Dr. Jerry Graham abound–plus we rate the merits of Lewis, Londos, Thesz, Brisco and more! It’s a long, … Continue reading Episode 41: Vandal Drummond → The post Episode 41: Vandal Drummond appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Nov 2, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #40 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is Pro Wrestling Illustrated Senior Writer, and my co-host on the PWI Podcast, Al Castle! The case for the Ultimate Warrior, ’80s wrestling nostalgia vs. reality, yet more superhero talk, and a whole lot … Continue reading Episode 40: Al Castle → The post Episode 40: Al Castle appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Oct 26, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #39 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is promoter Herb Simmons of SICW, a man with a 50+ year history of promoting pro wrestling! Mr. Simmons shares stories of an incredible career that goes back to the territory days. From Sam … Continue reading Episode 39: Herb Simmons → The post Episode 39: Herb Simmons appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Oct 19, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #38 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is fellow Arcadian Vanguard podcaster and super-fan, the tape-trading legend himself, John McAdam! We try our best to “Stick to Wrestling” this week on Shut Up and Wrestle! Shut Up and Wrestle is a … Continue reading Episode 38: John McAdam → The post Episode 38: John McAdam appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Oct 12, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #37 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is my old friend from Titan Tower, former WWE graphic designer Keith Ciaramello! Keith talks about his classic WWE championship belt designs, plus being tattoo artist to the stars, and more! It’s the man … Continue reading Episode 37: Keith Ciaramello → The post Episode 37: Keith Ciaramello appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Oct 5, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #36 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is longtime New England promoter Sheldon Goldberg! Sheldon is the man behind New England Championship Wrestling, and has roots going back to the Abe Ford days of wrestling in Boston, plus got his start … Continue reading Episode 36: Sheldon Goldberg → The post Episode 36: Sheldon Goldberg appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Sep 28, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #35 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is wrestling Twitter favorite and AEW personality RJ City! RJ is the kind of person who can talk at length about not only old school pro wrestling, but also old school showbiz and entertainment.So … Continue reading Episode 35: RJ City → The post Episode 35: RJ City appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Sep 21, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #34 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is Seth Turner, president of the International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame! I’ve been proud to be a part of the IPWHF for the past two years, and glad to have Seth on the … Continue reading Episode 34: Seth Turner → The post Episode 34: Seth Turner appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Sep 14, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #33 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is former lead WWE photographer, Tom Buchanan! Tom was with the WWF/E from the first WrestleMania all the way through the heights of the Attitude Era, and he has a unique perspective of life … Continue reading Episode 33: Tom Buchanan → The post Episode 33: Tom Buchanan appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Sep 7, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #32 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is Ross Hart of the legendary Hart wrestling family! Ross is a fountain of wrestling knowledge, and we spent so much time talking about so much history, including Stampede Wrestling and the WWF takeover, … Continue reading Episode 32: Ross Hart → The post Episode 32: Ross Hart appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Aug 31, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #31 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is former WWE magazine writer and editor Aaron Feigenbaum, aka Aaron Williams! Aaron and I shared a workspace in the WWE publications department cracking each other up for four glorious years, and this week … Continue reading Episode 31: Aaron Feigenbaum → The post Episode 31: Aaron Feigenbaum appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Aug 24, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #30 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest for the 30th episode is the legendary Taskmaster himself, the Prince of Darkness, Kevin Sullivan! I was honored to get a chance to speak to a true icon of the ’70s/’80s/’90s about his early … Continue reading Episode 30: Kevin Sullivan → The post Episode 30: Kevin Sullivan appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Aug 17, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #29 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is esteemed historian, collector and lifelong wrestling fan, Tom Burke! Tom has been collecting memorabilia since the early ’60s, and has been a fan even longer! He was a personal friend of Killer Kowalski … Continue reading Episode 29: Tom Burke → The post Episode 29: Tom Burke appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Aug 10, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #28 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is prolific author and the man behind Slam Wrestling, Greg Oliver! We chat about Greg’s many books, Canadian wrestling, working with Madusa, and a whole lot more! Wrestling authors unite, this week on Shut … Continue reading Episode 28: Greg Oliver → The post Episode 28: Greg Oliver appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Aug 3, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #27 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is noted wrestling historian, publisher, author and photographer, Scott Teal! Scott is probably familiar to many listeners as the man behind Crowbar Press. Plus, he shared his many reminiscences of being around the Gulas … Continue reading Episode 27: Scott Teal → The post Episode 27: Scott Teal appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jul 27, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #26 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is longtime wrestling reporter and Slam Wrestling contributor Kari Williams! Kari was kind enough to share her experiences as a writer, the deep interest she took in the history of St. Louis wrestling, and … Continue reading Episode 26: Kari Williams → The post Episode 26: Kari Williams appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jul 20, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #25 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! For this special 25th episode, my guest is writer/producer/director/host/superfan Evan Ginzburg! Evan might be best known as the associate producer of Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler, but he’s also been passionate about the wrestling business since discovering the WWWF … Continue reading Episode 25: Evan Ginzburg → The post Episode 25: Evan Ginzburg appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jul 13, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #24 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is UK wrestling historian Bradley Craig! Brad is the man behind the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame for Scotland, and a preserver of Scottish wrestling history in general! Plus, he’s an encyclopedia of general … Continue reading Episode 24: Bradley Craig → The post Episode 24: Bradley Craig appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jul 6, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #23 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is the legendary Pro Wrestling Illustrated editor and photographer Craig Peters! Craig was witness to so much history, from shooting the iconic image of Jimmy Snuka on top of the cage at MSG, to … Continue reading Episode 23: Craig Peters → The post Episode 23: Craig Peters appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jun 29, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #22 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is wrestling/MMA writer and lifelong fan Jonathan Snowden! Get ready for a conversation that covers everything from Jim Londos and Lou Thesz to Dusty Rhodes and Ken Shamrock! Plus, we talk the craft of … Continue reading Episode 22: Jonathan Snowden → The post Episode 22: Jonathan Snowden appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jun 22, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #21 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is my old boss Mike Fazioli, former editor of Raw Magazine and WWF/E Magazine! Between the two of us, there are lots of stories of the behind-the-scenes goings-on while working in the WWE Publications … Continue reading Episode 21: Mike Fazioli → The post Episode 21: Mike Fazioli appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jun 15, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #20 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my special guest for this special 20th episode is The Perfect 10 herself… Baby Doll! We talk about what it was like being a part of the golden age of Crockett Promotions, her time growing up … Continue reading Episode 20: Baby Doll → The post Episode 20: Baby Doll appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jun 8, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #19 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is longtime wrestling photographer and general raconteur, Howard Baum! We talk his amazing misadventures in the glory days of territorial wrestling, plus take a deep dive into the finer points of wrestling psychology! This … Continue reading Episode 19: Howard Baum → The post Episode 19: Howard Baum appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jun 1, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #18 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is Kevin McElvaney, editor-in-chief of Pro Wrestling Illustrated! We talk his stewardship of that iconic wrestling magazine, as well as growing up a wrestling fan, and living the dream! From dubbing VHS tapes to … Continue reading Episode 18: Kevin McElvaney → The post Episode 18: Kevin McElvaney appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

May 25, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #17 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is Bryan Greenberg, co-producer of the vintage Detroit wrestling mockumentary, I Like to Hurt People! We talk the making of the classic cult movie, being around The Sheik and other Detroit wrestling icons, plus … Continue reading Episode 17: Bryan Greenberg → The post Episode 17: Bryan Greenberg appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

May 18, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #16 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is a true legend of 1980s wrestling, “The Raging Bull” Manny Fernandez! One of the toughest dudes in the business, Manny has seen and done it all, in Florida, Texas, St. Louis, Puerto Rico, … Continue reading Episode 16: Manny Fernandez → The post Episode 16: Manny Fernandez appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

May 11, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #15 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is Pro Wrestling Illustrated columnist and co-host of the Grapsody podcast on Fightful, Righteous Reg! We delve into 1990s wrestling, with a little WWF, a little WCW and a lot of ECW! This conversation … Continue reading Episode 15: Righteous Reg → The post Episode 15: Righteous Reg appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

May 4, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #14 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is Steven Bell, author of Dynamite & Davey: The Explosive Lives of the British Bulldogs! We take a look back at the amazing and influential careers of one the greatest tag teams of all … Continue reading Episode 14: Steven Bell → The post Episode 14: Steven Bell appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Apr 27, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #13 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is longtime wrestling journalist Denny Burkholder! Denny goes back to the WrestleLine days of the early wrestling internet, and these days makes his home at CBSsports.com! We look back on what made us want … Continue reading Episode 13: Denny Burkholder → The post Episode 13: Denny Burkholder appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Apr 20, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #12 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is prolific producer/director/promoter and tormented TV interviewer David Marquez! Dave and I have a lot of interests in common, and it shows in this funny, insightful and fascinating conversation that goes from vaudeville to … Continue reading Episode 12: David Marquez → The post Episode 12: David Marquez appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Apr 13, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #11 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my very special guest is The Whole F’n Show himself, Rob Van Dam! Rob was kind enough to write the foreword to my now-available biography of The Original Sheik, Blood and Fire, and we chat all … Continue reading Episode 11: Rob Van Dam → The post Episode 11: Rob Van Dam appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Apr 6, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #10 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week I head out to Indianapolis to talk to podcaster, historian and Indy wrestling expert Dave Dynasty! We get into the history of the WWA, and of course The World’s Most Dangerous Wrestler, Dick the Bruiser–not to … Continue reading Episode 10: Dave Dynasty → The post Episode 10: Dave Dynasty appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Mar 30, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #9 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is historian, writer, and biographer Bertrand Hebert! We talk about his work on Andre the Giant, Pat Patterson, Mad Dog Vachon and Montreal wrestling history in general! Shut Up and Wrestle is a production … Continue reading Episode 9: Bertrand Hebert → The post Episode 9: Bertrand Hebert appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Mar 23, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #8 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! In the first in a series of conversations with my fellow Titan Tower corporate employees, my guest is Debra Jaswaye, a former WWE Creative Director! From coming up with Chyna’s name, to designing those awesome Royal Rumble collage … Continue reading Episode 8: Debra Jaswaye → The post Episode 8: Debra Jaswaye appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Mar 16, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #7 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This time, my guest is a mentor and trainer to some of the greatest of all time, and a legend in his own right, Dr. Tom Prichard! Dr. Tom has been involved in the business since the 1970s … Continue reading Episode 7: Dr. Tom Prichard → The post Episode 7: Dr. Tom Prichard appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Mar 9, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #6 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This time, my guest is one of the true luminaries of Southern California wrestling, Jeff Walton! Jeff saw it all while working for the LeBell office in Los Angeles, and has a unique insight into the days of … Continue reading Episode 6: Jeff Walton → The post Episode 6: Jeff Walton appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Mar 2, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #5 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This time, my guest is one of wrestling’s true jack-of-all-trades, wrestler/announcer/promoter/booker/trainer/publisher Les Thatcher! Les’ insights and perspectives on the business are second to none–take a listen and find out why he is hailed as one of the industry’s … Continue reading Episode 5: Les Thatcher → The post Episode 5: Les Thatcher appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Feb 23, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #4 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This time, my guest is Detroit wrestling historian, photographer and the last manager of The Sheik, Dave Burzynski—aka “Supermouth” Dave Drason! Dave was vital to putting together my upcoming biography of The Sheik, Blood and Fire; and just … Continue reading Episode 4: “Supermouth” Dave Drason → The post Episode 4: “Supermouth” Dave Drason appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Feb 16, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #3 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This one is very special to me, as my guest is someone I’ve known and worked with for 22 years, and whose work I’ve known for much longer than that: Keith Elliott Greenberg. You may know him from the pages … Continue reading Episode 3: Keith Elliott Greenberg → The post Episode 3: Keith Elliott Greenberg appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Feb 9, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for the second episode of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This time, my guest is the ECW icon and lifelong wrestling fan Brian Heffron, better known as The Blue Meanie! Can’t talk to the Meanie without touching on the Land of Extreme and how he rose to … Continue reading Episode 2: Blue Meanie → The post Episode 2: Blue Meanie appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Feb 2, 2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s the long-awaited first episode of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! To kick things off, I had a chance to have a long chat with the legendary (and elusive) long-time publisher of Pro Wrestling Illustrated and it’s sister magazines, Stu Saks! I’m glad Stu took some time out from … Continue reading Episode 1: Stu Saks → The post Episode 1: Stu Saks appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon .

Jan 17, 2022

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