Here is episode 47 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, covering Pro Wrestling This Week, which aired on 1440, WNYG AM in Babylon NY on October 17th, 1992. On this show, we cover lots of breaking news from that week in 1992. From Donny Laible's news capsule, to the appearance of Dave Meltzer discussing the title loss by Ric Flair to Bret Hart, to the interview with HAWK from The Road Warriors/Legion of Doom - it is a jam packed show. Co-Host: Bob Smith Show Editor: Jay Farrar Patreo...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Here is episode 46 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, covering Pro Wrestling This Week, which aired on 1440, WNYG AM in Babylon NY on October 10th, 1992. On this show, we feature the first EVER interview with TODD GORDON, who was just starting EASTERN CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING (ECW) on his new start up, his getting involved with wrestling backing Joel Goodhardt and their split up. A fascinating look back at what led to EXTREME CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING! Commercials, promo spots, callers...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 33 min
Welcome to Episode 45 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! On this episode we review the October 3rd, 1992 edition of Pro Wrestling This Week, which originally aired on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon, New York. We are joined by the one and only Paul E. Dangerously, who discusses his "vacation" from WCW (Bill Watts had sent him home), his upcoming charity event in NYC, and berates John for moving from WEVD back to WNYG. Classic Paul E! We also feature an interview that Donny Laible conducte...
Aug 26, 2022•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Welcome to Episode 44 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! On this episode we review the September 26th, 1992 editions of Pro Wrestling This Week, which originally aired on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon, New York. We settle back in to WNYG for our extended stay there for the remainder of 1992 with a great guest, the one and only TERRY FUNK! The Funker goes over everything he has going on in his career, including returning to the ring. He also discusses his views on the Bill Watts run WCW/...
Aug 19, 2022•2 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Welcome to Episode 43 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! On this episode we review the September 19th, 1992 editions of The Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which originally aired on 1050 AM WEVD in NYC, and the first Pro Wrestling This Week show, with our return to 1440 AM WNYG The focus of both shows are the chaos that is becoming evident in the offices of the Bill Watts run WCW/NWA in 1992 and his attempts to renegotiate agreements with Brian Pillman, Rick Rude and others, trying to cu...
Aug 12, 2022•2 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Welcome to Episode 42 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! On this episode we review the September 12, 1992 edition of The Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which originally aired on 1050 AM WEVD in NYC. This show featured special guest Cactus Jack, who discusses his recent injury and fills the fans in on what is going on with him and WCW/NWA in the Bill Watts era. We feature the news capsule by Donny Laible, John explains why the Wrestling Insiders was no more, announces a new agreement wit...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Welcome to Episode 41 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! On this episode we review the August 22nd, 1992 edition of The Wrestling Insiders, the 2nd and final program, of the short lived nationally syndicated show distributed by the Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) and carried by 1050 AM WEVD in NYC. This show featured special guest THE HONKY TONK MAN as the call in guest for the final Wrestling Insiders show. Honky pulls no punches when discussing why he left WWF, and discusses ...
Jul 29, 2022•1 hr 55 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Welcome to Episode 40 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! On this episode we review the August 15th, 1992 edition of The Wrestling Insiders, the debut of the short lived nationally syndicated show distributed by the Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) and carried by 1050 AM WEVD in NYC. This show featured Bruno Sammartino as the call in guest for the debut show. A myriad of technical issues are hammered out on the air, as well as a lot of strange national callers! It is a piece of h...
Jul 22, 2022•2 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Welcome to Episode 39 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! On this episode we review the August 8th, 1992 editions of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, broadcast from the studios of WEVD AM in New York City. This is an explosive show - with John Arezzi responding to a false report on the Coach Kurt (Schneider) wrestling line, which said that Bruno Sammartino, and a number of advertised guests for the upcoming Weekend of Champions Wrestling convention, would not be there! John also responds t...
Jul 15, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Welcome to Episode 38 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! On this episode we review the August 1st, 1992 editions of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, broadcast from the studios of WEVD AM in New York City. The show brings on mainstream reporter Jeff Savage from the San Diego Tribune who discusses his feature article for Penthouse magazine, covering the WWF Scandals. It leads to a hilarious discussion with Bob Smith and Jay Farrer listening to John describe his first attempt at buying a Pen...
Jul 08, 2022•2 hr
Welcome to Episode 37 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! On this episode we review two episodes, including the July 18th and July 25th, 1992 editions of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, broadcast from the studios of WEVD AM in New York City. The July 18th show covers new sex allegations and an update on the ring boy scandals in the WWF with guest Lee Cole. The July 25th show features Special Guest, former WWF Women's Champion Wendy Richter, and Wade Keller of the Pro Wrestling Torch. We a...
Jul 01, 2022•2 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Welcome to Episode 36 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! On this episode we review the July 11th, 1992 edition of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, broadcast from the studios of WEVD AM in New York City with special in studio guest, Japanese reporter and legend Fumi Siato. The show covers the death of Nature Boy Buddy Rogers with a phone interview with Bobby Davis (who was Buddy's manager and lifelong friend). After the tribute Fumi and The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer discuss predict...
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Welcome to Episode 35 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! We cover the June 20th, 1992 edition of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, the night of the WCW Beach Blast PPV from Mobile, Alabama. That main event featured a falls count anywhere match between Sting and Cactus Jack. Cactus surprises us and calls in after his match! Dave Meltzer from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter also joins us and takes calls from our listeners. Co-Host: Bob Smith Show Editor: Jay Farrar Patreon Executive Produc...
Jun 17, 2022•2 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Welcome to Episode 34 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! This show covers the live remote from the world famous sports bar and "Gentlemen's Club" SCORES in New York City. In front of the PWS fans, John Arezzi welcomes WCW's Missy Hyatt, her boyfriend from the hit TV Show "The Wonder Years", Jason Hervey, wrestling reporter Alex Marvez, and Sean "The Lightning Kid" Waltman! It is one of the wildest shows in the history of the show! Missy is off the rails throughout the show, with J...
Jun 10, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Welcome to Episode 33 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! On this episode we cover the June 7th 1992 show, which originally aired on 1050 WEVD AM in NYC. Alex Marvez of the Miami Herald in our in studio guest, and Cactus Jack joins us on his birthday! Lots of phone calls from the listeners round out a truly entertaining episode! Co-Host: Bob Smith Show Editor: Jay Farrar Patreon Executive Producer: Jeremy Priest Copyright 2022: Mat Memories, LLC JOIN THE PATREON PAGE FOR THIS PODCA...
Jun 03, 2022•1 hr 50 min
Welcome to Episode 32 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! On this episode we cover the May 31st, 1992 show, which originally aired on 1050 WEVD AM in NYC. Jim Ross from WCW is the featured guest on the show, giving his opinions of Bill Watts hiring as head of creative for the company, the new rule changes in the company under Watts, and takes calls from the listeners. A great episode with one of the prominent figures in the business at that time (and still is today). Host: John Are...
May 27, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Welcome to Episode 31 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! On this episode we cover the May 17th, 1992 show, which originally aired on 1050 WEVD AM in NYC. We cover the WCW Wrestle War show from earlier that evening, with Dave Meltzer and Wade Keller. Lots of calls, and new sponsors! We also go over the hiring of Bill Watts - after Kip Frey was let go. Host: John Arezzi Co-Host: Bob Smith Time Capsule with Donny Laible Show Editor: Jay Farrar Patreon Executive Producer: Jeremy Pries...
May 20, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Welcome to the 30th episode of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! This episode covers the original broadcast which aired on Sunday May 10th, 1992. John is back at the WEVD Studios and is joined for the entire hour by WCW's THE Z MAN, TOM ZENK. Tom is featured in a very honest interview, which covers everything from the scandals of the WWF, to his leaving the organization, and WCW under Kip Fyre (who ironically gets fired two days after this interview takes place. Lots of callers, inc...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 55 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Since the Pro Wrestling Spotlight DID NOT AIR the week of May 3rd 1992- we are doing another BACK TO THE FUTURE look forward! We return to the regular format with the May 10, 1992 show! HERE IS THE 2nd OF the BACK TO THE FUTURE SHOWS - THIS ONE WITH SPECIAL GUESTS - DENNIS CORALUZZO, PAUL HEYMAN, AND SHANE DOUGLAS This show focused on the ECW Screw-job of the NWA that took place at the ECW Arena! An explosive show! THIS SHOW ORIGINALLY AIRED ON 1240 AM - WGBB on September 4, 1994 Host: John Arez...
May 06, 2022•2 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Since the Pro Wrestling Spotlight DID NOT AIR the weeks of April 26th and May 3rd - we are doing two episodes featuring a BACK TO THE FUTURE look forward! We return to the regular format with the May 10, 1992 show! HERE IS THE FIRST OF THOSE TWO BACK TO THE FUTURE SHOWS - THIS ONE WITH SPECIAL GUEST THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR! THIS SHOW ORIGINALLY AIRED ON WEVD AM ON FEBRUARY 27TH, 1993 Something to listen for -caller Brian from Long Beach (believed to be Brian Last!) Host: John Arezzi Co-Host: Bob Sm...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Welcome to the 27th episode of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! This episode covers the original broadcast which aired on Sunday April 19th, 1992. John is back at the WEVD Studios on Easter Sunday 1992, and is joined for the entire hour by the one and only PAUL HEYMAN (PAUL E. DANGEROUSLY)! Paul discusses is new contract extension and his formation of the hot WCW faction - THE DANGEROUS ALLIANCE. Many callers are featured on this show, and Paul is at his obnoxious best throughout t...
Apr 22, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Welcome to the 26th episode of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! This episode covers the LIVE remote from the Press Box Cafe in Brooklyn, NY which took place on Sunday April 12th, 1992. Joining John at the Press Box was special guest from WCW, Johnny B. Badd. Other notables there included the World Famous Power Twins, and Skull Von Kruss, along with a packed house of Arezzi fans! Hosts: John Arezzi & Bob Smith Time Capsule with Donny Laible Show Editor: Jay Farrar Patreon Execut...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Welcome to the 25th episode of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! This episode covers WrestleMania VIII with Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer, Wade Keller of the Pro Wrestling Torch and Mat Watch's Steve Beverly. Also we continue to cover the Russo Arezzi breakup between partners Vince Russo and John Arezzi. Hosts: John Arezzi & Bob Smith Time Capsule with Donny Laible Producer and Show Editor: Alex "A-Rob" Robertson Patreon Executive Producers: Jeremy Priest & Matt Walsh Co...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Welcome to the 24th episode of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! This episode covers the breakup between partners Vince Russo and John Arezzi. John with Bob Smith and Donny Laible go over the events leading up to this very public split. One of the toughest weeks in the career of John Arezzi as it relates to pro wrestling. Hosts: John Arezzi & Bob Smith Time Capsule with Donny Laible Producer and Show Editor: Alex "A-Rob" Robertson Creative Director: Marsh Patreon Executive Produ...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Welcome to the 23rd episode of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! This episode features in studio appearances by WCW Ring Announcer Gary Michael Cappetta and Mike Omansky from World Wide Entertainment Marketing. Also call in guests from WCW, Johnny B. Badd and Marcus Alexander Bagwell. Lots of callers and more! It is the last week that John Arezzi and Vince Russo are partners, and the closing music to end the show is a bit ironic! Hosts: John Arezzi & Bob Smith Time Capsule with ...
Mar 25, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Welcome to the 22nd episode of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! This episode will not be for everyone, so those who might be offended by the contents should not listen. We cover the 2 hour Pro Wrestling Spotlight broadcast of March 15th, 1992, which aired on 1510 AM WEVD. It covers the Sex Scandals unfolding in the WWF, and the episode reviews the show which took place the night before the Phil Donahue show. In studio guests include: Superstar Billy Graham, Barry Orton, and Dave Me...
Mar 15, 2022•2 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Welcome to the 21st episode of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! This episode will feature a deep dive into the Origin of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight with Co-Host Bob Smith and the one man wrestling encyclopedia, Don Laible! We cover the pro wrestling radio scene before the PWS - and the lighting of the spark that motivated John Arezzi to begin the show. We take you through the college days with some amazing vintage clips from 1975-76 on the original PWS from Grahm Jr. College in Bo...
Mar 11, 2022•2 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Welcome to the 20th episode of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! This episode We cover the February 23rd, 1992 Pro Wrestling Spotlight Live WEVD AM Remote, from the Press Box Cafe in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY with Cactus Jack. Other performers there are The Power Twins, and Skull Von Krush. Special guest, Mick Foley joins us to review this episode with Bob Smith, Don Laible and Alex Robertson. Hosts: John Arezzi & Bob Smith Time Capsule with Donny Laible Producer and Show Editor: ...
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Welcome to the 19th episode of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! This episode will break our regular format - as we welcome special guest MICK FOLEY. We cover several appearances by Mick, as CACTUS JACK from his first appearance on the Spotlight, beginning in September, 1989 and running through January 12th, 1992 on WEVD. Mick hears these clips for the very first time and analyzes them with Bob Smith, Don Laible and John. September 17th, 1989 - Cactus Jack "Manson" is introduced to ...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Welcome to the 18th episode of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! This episode will cover the original broadcast of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on February 16th, 1992, on 1050 AM WEVD in New York, NY. This week we begin the podcast with an update on John Arezzi's ongoing battle with Covid 19 with Co-Host Bob Smith, Don Laible and Alex Robertson. Then we get into the look back at February 16th, 1992. Special featured guest was, the new executive in charge of WCW, Kip Frey...
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 18
