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Episode 185: Allan Blackstock

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #185 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes UK-based wrestling historian Allan Blackstock to the show!

Allan is responsible for a wealth of outstanding old-school wrestling media on Twitter (@allan_cheapshot) and is here this week to discuss the importance of preserving wrestling history, plus how wrestling on television has changed over the decades, the connections between the WWF/WCW and the history of wrestling in the UK, and a whole lot more.

It’s a far-reaching conversation the likes of which you’ve come to expect from Shut Up and Wrestle!

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Episode 184: The NWA World Champions Series , Part 3 – Whipper Billy Watson

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #184 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It’s part three of the NWA Word Champions Series, with special guest Greg Oliver.

Although often considered one of the “forgotten” NWA World champs, Whipper Billy Watson was not only a significant figure in the history of the title, but also one of, if not THE greatest pro wrestling star in Canadian history.

Canada’s premier wrestling journalist, Greg Oliver, joins Brian this week to discuss Watson’s amazing legacy, and his place in wrestling history.

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The Best of Shut Up and Wrestle, Vol. 3

Hello, wrestling fans! Join Brian R. Solomon this week for the Best of Shut Up and Wrestle, Vol. 3!

To fill the void while he’s away this week at the Cauliflower Alley Club Reunion, Brian has dipped into the archives of Shut Up and Wrestle once again to bring you some of the cream of the proverbial crop!

* The Blue Meanie meets Buddy Rogers!
* Joe Marotta on his infamous Gorilla Monsoon AI podcasts!
* Kevin Sullivan pays tribute to The Sheik!
* Keith Elliot Greenberg remembers Leaping Lanny Poffo!
* Dr. Tom Prichard’s early experiences working for Paul Boesch!
* Brian and Howard Baum discuss how they discovered wrestling as kids!
* How Bill Apter got into the business!
* Dave Meltzer talks George Hackenschmidt!

We fire up the old DeLorean this week on Shut Up and Wrestle for a journey back through time! Stay tuned for a new episode next week.

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Episode 183: Ross Benes

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #183 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes author Ross Benes, author of the provocative new book, 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times.

Needless to say, there are many intersections with that topic and the world of pro wrestling at the time, and Brian and Ross get into that, as well as a host of other topics cultural, political, social and otherwise.

It’s a chance for Brian to live up to his reputation as “The Dick Cavett of Wrestling”. So strap in and get ready for a far-reaching, thought-provoking conversation on just how the Attitude Era, the nWo and ECW may have played a part in getting us into the mess we’re in today.

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Episode 182: Dan Murphy Talks Ed Don George

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #182 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes author Dan Murphy back to the show to talk about his new book, Ed Don George: The Remarkable Life of an Olympian and Pro Wrestling Champion.

Ed Don was a superstar in his day, although sometimes overlooked today, and Brian and Dan give him his full due this week, with a look at the amazing career of this dominant world champion of the 1930s, as well as his years as a promoter and beyond.

It’s a deep dive into an often forgotten era in pro wrestling history.

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Episode 181: Remembering Hulk Hogan

Last week, the wrestling world saw the passing of its biggest superstar, as Hulk Hogan died at the age of 71.

This week, for Episode #181 of Shut Up and Wrestle, Brian R. Solomon is joined by wrestling magazine legends Craig Peters and Bob Smith to look back on the life and legacy of the most famous pro wrestler of all time.

It’s a nuanced conversation covering the good, the bad and the ugly with regards to the man who was somehow wrestling’s most celebrated and controversial figure, and who forever changed the industry.

Craig and Bob covered Hogan’s career in real-time at London Publishing, and together with Brian they share memories and insights covering the wide range of what Hulk Hogan meant to the world.

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Episode 180: Howard Baum, Vandal Drummond & Lou Kipilman

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #180 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian has put together a raucous panel of some of the finest running guests of the 6:05 Superpodcast–Howard Baum, Vandal Drummond and Lou Kipilman!

Howard, Vandal and Lou kept so many of us entertained on the Mothership, and now Brian as assembled them once again for a bit of a reunion, to catch up on old times, relive the glory days of the territories, and of course, dump on modern pro wrestling, naturally.

Blackjack Mulligan punches out Bob Roop! The Mummy battles Lou Thesz! Creepy pen pal pages! And so much more!

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Episode 179: Darla Staggs

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #179 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes Cauliflower Alley Club executive board member and lifelong wrestling fan Darla Staggs to the show!

Darla has been been a die-hard fan since she saw Pat O’Connor win the NWA World title from Dick Hutton in 1959 at six months of age, and is here to talk about her lifelong wrestling fandom, including friendships with Eddie Gilbert, the Briscos and others, as well as her memories of the WFIA, and more!

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Episode 178: Dan Madigan

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #178 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes former WWE creative team member Dan Madigan to the show!

It’s a peek inside the WWE writer’s room that you won’t want to miss! Brian and Dan both worked for WWE during the Ruthless Aggression era, and have a lot to say about working for the McMahons and lots of other stuff.

Plus, Dan talks about writing the script for See No Evil, and there’s other horror movie talk slipped in there as well!

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Episode 177: Rick Del Santo

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #177 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes podcaster, journalist, lifelong wrestling fan and fellow Connecticutian Rick Del Santo to the show!

Brian and Rick get into all the wrestling they loved as young fans in the ’80s and ’90s, bringing back more WWF/NWA/WCCW/WCW/ECW nostalgia than you can handle! From the wonders of cable television, to the glory of late night radio shows, and all the great stuff that made us fans, it’s all here.

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