Tag Archives: The Sheik

Episode 11: Rob Van Dam

April 13, 2022 TGBL2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #11 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, my very special guest is The Whole F’n Show himself, Rob Van Dam!

Rob was kind enough to write the foreword to my now-available biography of The Original Sheik, Blood and Fire, and we chat all about his time training with The Sheik, as well as his experiences as a young fan and a rookie in the business!

Listen in on my convo with one of the greatest to ever do it!

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

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Episode 4: “Supermouth” Dave Drason

February 23, 2022 TGBL2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #4 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This time, my guest is Detroit wrestling historian, photographer and the last manager of The Sheik, Dave Burzynski—aka “Supermouth” Dave Drason!

Dave was vital to putting together my upcoming biography of The Sheik, Blood and Fire; and just as he shared his amazing stories and recollections with me for the book, he’s now sharing them with me for the podcast!

Take a listen now, or we’ll have to track you down with a well-placed fireball to the face!