Monthly Archives: August 2026

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Episode 235: Family Edition

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #235 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week’s “family edition” of the show brings the return of Brian’s wife, Jaimee! Plus, as a special bonus, the debut of Brian’s son, Peter–the little boy whose voice kicks off the show every week.

Unique insights from the beleaguered family members who have to put with Brian’s obsessions on a regular basis… Plus, the return of Jewish Dusty Rhodes! Brian (and Peter’s) Vince Russo impression! CAC and Pfefer Archive reminiscences! The greatest wrestling promos! And a whole lot more.

Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network.

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Episode 234: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 12 – Dusty Rhodes

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #234 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It’s part twelve of the NWA Word Champions Series, with special guest Howard Baum.

This week, Brian talks about the NWA title legacy of 3-time world champion Dusty Rhodes, with someone who lived through it all as a fan, Howard Baum.

From Dusty’s initial fluke win over Harley Race in 1979, to the “Summer of Dusty” in 1981, to his 1986 win during the JCP days, Brian and Howard dissect it all–including Dusty’s unique appeal and charisma, and how they changed expectations of wrestling babyfaces forever.

And it wouldn’t be a Howard Baum appearance without other random non-sequiturs, including Memphis Lawler vs. WWF Lawler, the kayfabe of Gilbert Gottfried, Jewish Dusty Rhodes and more!

Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network.

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Episode 233: Ed Helinski Returns

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #233 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, former WWF Magazine editor Ed Helinski returns, with more inside stories from 1980s Titan Sports! There’s some Jim Barnett talk, we get into some of the infamous scandals of the time… Plus, those glorious localized promos, the wonder of squash matches, and a whole lot more!

Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network.

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Episode 232: Sean Dulaney Returns

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #232 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, historian Sean Dulaney returns to the show!

Sean is best known to wrestling history aficionados for his work on the history of wrestling in Evansville, Indiana. And we get into that as well as wrestling in the greater Tennessee territory. Plus some insight into the modern pro wrestling product, and even some talk on Sean’s other great obsession, the comic book and comic con industries.

Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network.

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