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Episode 214: Roy London, Part 2

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #214 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

It’s part two of Brian’s conversation with former London Publishing and WWF photographer Roy London!

Roy had so many great stories to tell that we couldn’t confine it to just one episode. This week, Roy recounts such gems as riding with Ray Stevens, getting a Grand Wizard memento at his bar mitzvah, and the glories of I Like to Hurt People. Plus: Sting without his makeup! Professor Elliot! More bagel and pizza controversies! And lots more.

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Episode 213: Roy London, Part 1

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #213 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes former London Publishing and WWF photographer Roy London to the show!

In part one of the conversation, Roy remembers his many unique experiences alongside the likes of Eddie Ellner, Bill Apter and Craig Peters, as well as hitting the road with the WWF in the early 1990s.

Plus, Roy’s early fandom in the late ’70s and early ’80s, a secret meeting between Randy Savage and Ric Flair, and much more! Look for part two next week.

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Episode 208: Jon Langmead Talks Wrestling Magazines

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #208 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

Blood and guts! Apartment wrestling! Insane made-up stories! Lurid covers! Who doesn’t love the heyday of classic wrestling magazines?

This week, Brian welcomes back to the show author and historian Jon Langmead, to take a fond look back at this wonderful period of wrestling fandom and all that came with it.

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Episode 87: Robert Bledsoe

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #87 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian is joined by former WWF and Raw Magazine writer Robert Bledsoe!

Robert shares lots of memorable stories, including visiting The Hardys’ North Carolina compound and his encounters with the McMahons, plus learn how he blew up the WWF’s relationship with The Opie & Anthony Show!

Anyway, Robert’s departure from the WWF opened the door for Brian to be a magazine writer, so he owes him.

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Episode 65: Bob Smith

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 and getting to live the dream.

He’s a man with a very ordinary name, but a very extraordinary story! Take a listen.

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Episode 48: Bill Apter

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, and more on his 50+ years in and around the biz!

Shut Up and Wrestle heads to “Apter’s Alley” this week!

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