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Episode 216: Kevin Maher, Part 1

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #216 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

Join Brian this week for part one of his conversation with pop culture aficionado and general raconteur, Kevin Maher!

You may have heard Brian and Kevin together recently on the Fun for All Ages podcast with Frank Santopadre. This week, Brian and Kevin get into the weeds on pro wrestling in movies and television, and other pop culture ephemera.

From Paradise Alley to GLOW to Night and the City and more, it’s a nostalgic blast. Plus, Kevin talks about his time as a luchador on Nickelodeon, meeting King Kong Bundy as a kid, and a whole lot more! Stay tuned for part two next week!

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Episode 215: From the Archives – Flying Fred Curry

“Joyce always used to tell me, this business sucks, and Sheik never knew when to get out.”

This week, Brian remembers the late, Flying Fred Curry, sharing a November 2019 interview with Curry that was conducted in preparation for the writing of Brian’s biography of The Sheik, Blood and Fire.

Curry discusses not only his relationship with The Sheik, but his own wrestling career, the career of his famous father Wild Bull Curry, and lots more. Fred and Mark Lewin play Sheik and Bull at horseshoes, Fred meets Sheik as a kid, plus a whole lot more.

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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 212: Brian Ferguson

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #212 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes Brian Ferguson, author of the new book, VERNE: Inside and Outside the Ropes!

It’s a discussion that gets into the life and legacy of the great Verne Gagne, as well as lots of other great AWA stuff. Brian also talks about his involvement with the current incarnation of the WFIA, and the history of that venerable fan organization.

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Episode 211: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 8 – Dory Funk Jr.

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #211 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It’s part eight of the NWA Word Champions Series, with special guest Tony Richards.

Tony is the author of the upcoming book The Life and Times of Dory Funk, Sr: The King of the Texas Death Match, and an expert on the Funk family and West Texas wrestling (among many other things.) This week, he’s here to take a look at the man who held the title for four years, and is currently the earliest living former champ.

From the backstage machinations of the NWA, to Dory’s role in Vietnam-era America, to the war with the Briscos and the infamous “truck accident”, it’s all here, and then some.

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Episode 210: Richard Land

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #210 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes old-school wrestling footage guru Richard Land to the show!

Richard is the curator The HistoryofWWE.com, and is here this week to share his passion for vintage wrestling video!

Plus: The glories of WWE 24/7! The many faces of Barry Darsow and Ed Leslie! WCW’s UK invasion! All that and more, this week on Shut Up and Wrestle.

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Episode 209: Gary Juster

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #209 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes legendary promoter Gary Juster to the show!

Gary talks about his experience working with Georgia Championship Wrestling, Crockett Promotions, the NWA, WCW and Ring of Honor, plus his early WWWF fandom.

Hanging at the Holland Hotel! Rubbing elbows with Willie Gilzenberg! Dinner with Ole Anderson! All that and more, this week on Shut Up and Wrestle.

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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 207: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 7 – Gene Kiniski

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #207 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It’s part seven of the NWA Word Champions Series, with special guest Steven Verrier.

Verrier is the biographer of Gene Kiniski, the NWA World champion from 1966-1969, who is the subject of this week’s episode. We take a look at the three-year reign of “Big Thunder”, plus his time in the WWWF, the AWA, the WWA and more!

It’s a look back at the real “Canada’s Greatest Athlete” this week on Shut Up and Wrestle!

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