Shut Up and Wrestle with Brian Solomon

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #223 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week’s guest is Alyson Lyn Miller, author of the new book, Rough House: A Father, a Son and the Pursuit of Wrestling Glory! Brian talks with Alyson on the history of Georgia wrestling and its current thriving … Continue reading Episode 223: Alison Lyn Miller → The post Episode 223: Alison Lyn Miller appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #222 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It’s part ten of the NWA Word Champions Series, with special guest Dr. Tom Prichard. This week, we look at the career, and especially the NWA World title reign, of Terry Funk, from 1975-1977. Known as one of the greatest of all time, Terry was a unique kind of champion, and represented a turning point in the history of the title, as Brian and Dr. Tom get into on this episode. For the second Funk family member to win the gold, it was a pinnacle of a career that, in hindsight, was just getting started. So saddle up as we pay a visit this week to the Double Cross Ranch! Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network. The post Episode 222: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 10 – Terry Funk appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #221 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! Returning to the show this week to discuss his new book, Big Daddy vs. Giant Haystacks: A Super Heavyweight Story, is author and historian Steven Bell! Steve and Brian delve into the history of wrestling in Great Britain … Continue reading Episode 221: Steven Bell Talks Big Daddy vs. Giant Haystacks → The post Episode 221: Steven Bell Talks Big Daddy vs. Giant Haystacks appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #220 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! Get ready for some sweet ’80s nostalgia, as Brian welcomes ’80s wrestling fan, pop culture aficionado and quizmaster Noah Tarnow to the show! Listen in as two disgruntled GenXers explain exactly why wrestling in the ’80s was so much better! Brian and Noah also get into the ’90s rebirth of their fandom, and exactly what made it all so special. Learn how wrestling killed Brian’s high school romance! Get into the psychology of Big Boss Man vs. Nailz! Hear Noah’s first-hand experience of being at WrestleMania III! Find out why the Honky Tonk Man broke Brian and Noah’s heart! All this and more await you… Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network. The post Episode 220: Noah Tarnow appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #219 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! Returning to the show this week, for the first time together, are Joe Marotta and Mike Quinn of the WWF Canon and Our Vantage Point podcasts! Joe and Quinn are here this week to talk about the somewhat ill-fated early ’90s career of Lex Luger in the WWF. From the Narcissist (Narcissus?) to the Yokozuna mishugas, to the Tatanka feud, the Allied Powers and beyond, it’s all here. PLUS: Brian gives his review of the Netflix documentary, Hulk Hogan: Real American. Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network. The post Episode 219: Joe Marotta & Mike Quinn Talk Lex Luger in the WWF appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #218 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It’s part nine of the NWA Word Champions Series, with special guest Jerry Brisco. Jerry is here this week to look back on the amazing career and accomplishments of his legendary older brother. From the heights of the NCAA heavyweight title to the NWA heavyweight title in the pro ranks, Brisco was one of the most formidable athletes the business ever produced, and elevated the NWA belt just by his holding it. From the infamous Funk truck accident to the title switch with Giant Baba to the rigors of the road and so much more, Jerry speaks at length about his very favorite topic of conversation. Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network. The post Episode 218: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 9 – Jack Brisco appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #217 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! More pop culture goodness this week as Brian brings you the second part of his conversation with comedian/filmmaker/writer Kevin Maher! Brian and Kevin delve deeper this week into the presence of pro wrestling in movies, TV and beyond. This week, they get into the brilliance of My Breakfast with Blassie, the film career of Magnificent Mimi, Gorgeous George, the virtues of No Holds Barred vs. Bodyslam and more! Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network. The post Episode 217: Kevin Maher, Part 2 appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #216 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! Join Brian this week for part one of his conversation with pop culture aficionado and general raconteur, Kevin Maher! You may have heard Brian and Kevin together recently on the Fun for All Ages podcast with Frank Santopadre. This week, Brian and Kevin get into the weeds on pro wrestling in movies and television, and other pop culture ephemera. From Paradise Alley to GLOW to Night and the City and more, it’s a nostalgic blast. Plus, Kevin talks about his time as a luchador on Nickelodeon, meeting King Kong Bundy as a kid, and a whole lot more! Stay tuned for part two next week! Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network. The post Episode 216: Kevin Maher, Part 1 appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

“Joyce always used to tell me, this business sucks, and Sheik never knew when to get out.” This week, Brian remembers the late, Flying Fred Curry, sharing a November 2019 interview with Curry that was conducted in preparation for the writing of Brian’s biography of The Sheik, Blood and Fire. Curry discusses not only his relationship with The Sheik, but his own wrestling career, the career of his famous father Wild Bull Curry, and lots more. Fred and Mark Lewin play Sheik and Bull at horseshoes, Fred meets Sheik as a kid, plus a whole lot more. Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network. The post Episode 215: From the Archives – Flying Fred Curry appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #214 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It’s part two of Brian’s conversation with former London Publishing and WWF photographer Roy London! Roy had so many great stories to tell that we couldn’t confine it to just one episode. This week, Roy recounts such gems as riding with Ray Stevens, getting a Grand Wizard memento at his bar mitzvah, and the glories of I Like to Hurt People. Plus: Sting without his makeup! Professor Elliot! More bagel and pizza controversies! And lots more. Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network. The post Episode 214: Roy London, Part 2 appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #213 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes former London Publishing and WWF photographer Roy London to the show! In part one of the conversation, Roy remembers his many unique experiences alongside the likes of Eddie Ellner, Bill Apter and Craig Peters, … Continue reading Episode 213: Roy London, Part 1 → The post Episode 213: Roy London, Part 1 appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #212 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes Brian Ferguson, author of the new book, VERNE: Inside and Outside the Ropes! It’s a discussion that gets into the life and legacy of the great Verne Gagne, as well as lots of other … Continue reading Episode 212: Brian Ferguson → The post Episode 212: Brian Ferguson appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #211 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It’s part eight of the NWA Word Champions Series, with special guest Tony Richards. Tony is the author of the upcoming book The Life and Times of Dory Funk, Sr: The King of the Texas Death Match, and … Continue reading Episode 211: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 8 – Dory Funk Jr. → The post Episode 211: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 8 – Dory Funk Jr. appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #210 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes old-school wrestling footage guru Richard Land to the show! Richard is the curator The HistoryofWWE.com, and is here this week to share his passion for vintage wrestling video! Plus: The glories of WWE 24/7! … Continue reading Episode 210: Richard Land → The post Episode 210: Richard Land appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #209 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes legendary promoter Gary Juster to the show! Gary talks about his experience working with Georgia Championship Wrestling, Crockett Promotions, the NWA, WCW and Ring of Honor, plus his early WWWF fandom. Hanging at the … Continue reading Episode 209: Gary Juster → The post Episode 209: Gary Juster appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #208 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! Blood and guts! Apartment wrestling! Insane made-up stories! Lurid covers! Who doesn’t love the heyday of classic wrestling magazines? This week, Brian welcomes back to the show author and historian Jon Langmead, to take a fond look back … Continue reading Episode 208: Jon Langmead Talks Wrestling Magazines → The post Episode 208: Jon Langmead Talks Wrestling Magazines appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #207 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It’s part seven of the NWA Word Champions Series, with special guest Steven Verrier. Verrier is the biographer of Gene Kiniski, the NWA World champion from 1966-1969, who is the subject of this week’s episode. We take a … Continue reading Episode 207: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 7 – Gene Kiniski → The post Episode 207: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 7 – Gene Kiniski appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #206 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes to the show Michael Quinn, one half of the Our Vantage Point podcast and a fellow 1980s/1990s WWF obsessive. Brian and Quinn get into so much nostalgic Gen X wrestling goodness, from the greatness … Continue reading Episode 206: Michael Quinn → The post Episode 206: Michael Quinn appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #205 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes to the show one of the most instantly recognizable wrestling referees of all time, Jimmy Korderas. From the mid 1980s through the 2000s, Jimmy worked for the WWF/WWE (as well as Jack Tunney’s Toronto … Continue reading Episode 205: Jimmy Korderas → The post Episode 205: Jimmy Korderas appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #204 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Shut Up and Wrestle is doing its first-ever mailbag episode, as Brian answers questions submitted by podcast listeners on the SUAW Facebook page. Brian talks about his time at WWE, his writing, his opinions on wrestling … Continue reading Episode 204: Mailbag Episode! → The post Episode 204: Mailbag Episode! appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #203 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It’s part six of the NWA Word Champions Series, with special guest George Schire. “To a nicer guy, it couldn’t happen!” So said the flamboyant Buddy Rogers when he captured the NWA title from Pat O’Connor in 1961. … Continue reading Episode 203: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 6 – Buddy Rogers → The post Episode 203: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 6 – Buddy Rogers appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #202 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Joe Marotta joins Brian for a record-setting fourth time, this time to discuss the early 1990s run of Ric Flair in the WWF. Brian and Joe discuss all the what-ifs, as well as all the highs … Continue reading Episode 202: Joe Marotta Talks Ric Flair in the WWF → The post Episode 202: Joe Marotta Talks Ric Flair in the WWF appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

Hello, wrestling fans! Join Brian R. Solomon this week for the Best of Shut Up and Wrestle, Vol. 4! During this special holiday week, Brian has dipped into the archives of Shut Up and Wrestle once again to bring you some of his favorite show moments! * Buff Bagwell on his infamous backstage brawl with … Continue reading The Best of Shut Up and Wrestle, Vol. 4 → The post The Best of Shut Up and Wrestle, Vol. 4 appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

“I wanted to become the Babe Ruth of the WWF. I wanted to go down as the guy that was responsible for the foundation of what we’ve laid out.” As a Christmas gift to listeners, Brian R. Solomon has dug into his audio archives for this 2002 interview with Hulk Hogan. Recorded at Hogan’s home … Continue reading Episode 201: From the Archives – Hulk Hogan → The post Episode 201: From the Archives – Hulk Hogan appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

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, … Continue reading Episode 200: John “Bradshaw” Layfield → The post Episode 200: John “Bradshaw” Layfield appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

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 … Continue reading Episode 199: Kurt Nielsen → The post Episode 199: Kurt Nielsen appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

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 … Continue reading Episode 198: John LaRocca → The post Episode 198: John LaRocca appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

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 … Continue reading Episode 197: Lizzy Flanagan → The post Episode 197: Lizzy Flanagan appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

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, … Continue reading Episode 196: Ian Douglass → The post Episode 196: Ian Douglass appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

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 … Continue reading Episode 195: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 5 – Pat O’Connor → The post Episode 195: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 5 – Pat O’Connor appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

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 … Continue reading Episode 194: Scott Keith → The post Episode 194: Scott Keith appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

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 … Continue reading Episode 193: Joel Gertner → The post Episode 193: Joel Gertner appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

“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 … Continue reading Episode 192: From the Archives – Maureen Marella → The post Episode 192: From the Archives – Maureen Marella appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

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 … Continue reading Episode 191: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 4 – Dick Hutton → The post Episode 191: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 4 – Dick Hutton appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

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.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.