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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