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Episode 109: Melissa Costabile

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #109 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian is joined by his former WWE Publications colleague Melissa Costabile for a trip back to Titan Tower!

Melissa has loads of amusing tales and anecdotes from her days in Stamford, so listen in as she and Brian take a look back at working for the McMahons, popping up on Monday Night Raw, and navigating the strange waters of WWE.

Vince rides his motorcycle, Shane vs. Stephanie, Benoit takes a nap, Stone Cold cracks up, plus much more…

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Episode 108: Steve Johnson

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #108 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian is joined by longtime pro wrestling journalist, author and historian, Steve Johnson!

Listen in for a conversation on the inner workings of the craft of writing wrestling books, not to mention a dip into history that covers everything from the psychology of Jim Londos to the rise and fall of the territory system and all points in between.

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Episode 107: Kristen Ashly

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #107 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian is joined by fellow Pro Wrestling Illustrated contributor and advocate of women’s wrestling, Kristen Ashly!

Join us for a look at wrestling past and present, and where women have fit into that equation. From Fabulous Moolah to Rhea Ripley, Brian and Kristen cover it all!

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Episode 106: Jon Langmead

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #106 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian is joined by Jon Langmead, author of BALLYHOO: THE ROUGHHOUSERS, CON ARTISTS AND WILD MEN WHO INVENTED PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING!

It’s a deep dive into early 20th history wrestling history, including Jim Londos, Jack Curley, Joe Stecher, Strangler Lewis, Frank Gotch, George Hackenschmidt, Toots Mondt and many more!

Wax up your handlebar mustache and give it a listen!

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Episode 105: From the Archives – Bruno Sammartino

“Those people were loyal, they believed. I used to get goosebumps, after all those years, because every time I showed my face in the Garden, the whole building would start chanting, ‘Bruno! Bruno!'”

We go back into the Brian R. Solomon archives this week for a 2007 interview Brian did with “The Living Legend” Bruno Sammartino!

The interview took place on the occasion of the passing of Bruno’s former manager Arnold Skaaland, but Bruno candidly discussed a wide range of topics, including his issues with WWE, the Hall of Fame, the infamous night he lost the title, and much more!

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Episode 104: Roy Lucier

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #104 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian is joined by the most recognizable lucha libre fan in the world, Roy Lucier!

Brian and Roy discuss lucha and its proud traditions and influence on American wrestling, as well as Japanese wrestling, and even good old-fashioned old-school American ‘rasslin!

Head south of the border this week on Shut Up and Wrestle!

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Episode 103: Discussing The Iron Claw w/BJ Colangelo

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #103 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian is joined by film critic, film maker and wrestling aficionado BJ Colangelo for a discussion of The Iron Claw!

BJ shares the experience of attending the Iron Claw premiere in Dallas, plus we give our thoughts on the film and its homage to the Von Erich legacy.

It’s a world class episode of Shut Up and Wrestle if ever there was one!

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Episode 102: Jon Finkel

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #102 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian is joined by Jon Finkel, author of the upcoming book, Macho Man: The Untamed, Unbelievable Life of Randy Savage!

It’s a deep dive into the life and career of one of wrestling’s most popular figures, as Brian talks to Jon about his work researching and writing about the one and only Macho Man.

Ride the lightning bolt this week with Shut Up and Wrestle, dig it!

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Episode 101: Steve Gennarelli

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #101 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian is joined by devoted old school fan and frequent Stick to Wrestling co-host, Steve Gennarelli!

Join Steve and Brian for a conversation that covers everything from Bruno’s HOF induction, possible heat between Flair and The Sheik, classic magazine covers, the legacy of Gorilla Monsoon and a whole lot more!

Plus, Brian tells the story of his grandfather going to see Primo Carnera wrestle in Brooklyn in the 1940s.

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Episode 100: Jim Cornette

The epic 100th episode of Shut Up and Wrestle is upon us, and Brian has a guest worthy of that milestone–none other than Jim Cornette!

The Louisville Lip and leader of the Cult of Cornette is here to discuss his years in WWE and OVW, his legendary gift of gab, breaking into the business, and much more, all with the tact and restraint for which he’s so well known.

Who are we kidding? Jim eviscerates and dissects at will with his acerbic, rapier-like wit, as always. You don’t dare miss this one.

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