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 ....
May 03, 2023•1 hr 22 min
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 26, 2023•1 hr 23 min
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 19, 2023•1 hr 17 min
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 12, 2023•1 hr 27 min
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 ....
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 19 min
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 29, 2023•1 hr 25 min
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 22, 2023•1 hr 21 min
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 15, 2023•1 hr 21 min
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 08, 2023•1 hr 15 min
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 ....
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 11 min
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 22, 2023•1 hr 11 min
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 15, 2023•1 hr 24 min
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 B...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 9 min
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 ....
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 10 min
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 25, 2023•1 hr 16 min
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 18, 2023•1 hr 30 min
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 11, 2023•2 hr 14 min
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 ....
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 23 min
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 28, 2022•54 min
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 21, 2022•1 hr 39 min
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 14, 2022•1 hr 22 min
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 ....
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 11 min
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 30, 2022•1 hr 12 min
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 23, 2022•1 hr 17 min
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 16, 2022•1 hr 14 min
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 09, 2022•1 hr 22 min
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 ....
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 28 min
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 26, 2022•1 hr 17 min
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 19, 2022•1 hr 28 min
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 12, 2022•1 hr 20 min
