Monthly Archives: February 2025

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Episode 158: Steven Johnson Talks Jim Londos

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #158 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, author and journalist Steven Johnson returns to the show to discuss his new book, Jim Londos: The Golden Greek of Professional Wrestling!

Londos was in many ways the greatest star that pro wrestling ever produced, and Steve and Brian go in-depth on exactly why that was, as well as Londos’ legacy to the business in general.

It’s a journey back in time to the first half of the 20th century and the accomplishments of the immortal Golden Greek.

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

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Episode 157: Adam Pearce

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #157 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes to the show, the General Manager of Monday Night Raw himself, Adam Pearce!

Not only can Adam be seen on Raw each and every week, but he also happens to be a 5-time NWA World champion and an accomplished wrestler in his own right, and was happy to join Brian this week for a conversation on his time as champion, his role and philosophy as a wrestling coach, and just about everything from Nick Bockwinkel to Jey Uso.

And yes, he even talks about wearing that jacket in tribute to Jim Cornette a few months back…

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Episode 156: Remembering My Grandfather

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #156 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

Something a little different this week, as by popular demand, Brian pays tribute to his grandfather, Anthony Salica.

Often referred to on the show, Brian wanted to pay tribute to his late grandfather on the occasion of his recent 100th birthday.

This week he shares his own reminiscences, plus a conversation with former boxer and boxing historian Ray McCormack–a former trainee of Mr. Salica’s–as well as some words from the man himself, taken from a 1993 interview Brian did with his grandfather back when he was in college.

It’s an extra-long episode for an extra-special man, covering boxing, a little bit of wrestling, and the life of a man who was loved by all.

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

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