Monthly Archives: May 2025

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Episode 172: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 1 – Orville Brown

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #172 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It’s part one of the NWA Word Champions series, with special guest Dr. Robert Stinson.

This week, Brian and the good doctor look back at the life and career of an often-overlooked legend, the very first National Wrestling Alliance world heavyweight champion, Orville Brown.

It’s a journey back to the very beginning of the Alliance in the late 1940s, to understand how Brown’s efforts helped to establish the brand-new world title.

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

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Episode 171: Tony Richards Talks Dory Funk Sr.

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #171 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian is joined by podcaster and historian Tony Richards to discuss the legacy of Dory Funk Sr., patriarch of the Funk family, as well as the West Texas territory he ruled.

Tony is the author of the upcoming book, Dory Funk Sr. and the Amarillo Territory, and the perfect guest to speak with authority on such a cherished territory and era in professional wrestling that doesn’t get talked about enough.

Time to relive the days of Doc Sarpolis, Gory Guerrero, Ciclon Negro, Mike Dibiase and many others who ruled the roost in Amarillo, Lubbock, El Paso and elsewhere–this week on Shut Up and Wrestle.

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

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Episode 170: The Blue Meanie Remembers Sabu

Hello, wrestling fans, and welcome to Episode #170 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon.

This week, Brian is joined by “Blue Meanie” Brian Heffron to remember the life and legacy of the legendary Sabu, who passed away several days ago at the age of 60.

Meanie recalls some classic moments from ECW history, while Brian discusses Sabu’s connection to his famous uncle, The Sheik. It’s a heartfelt tribute to a generation-defining wrestler who never fully got the recognition he so richly deserved.

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

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Episode 169: Joe Dombrowski

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #169 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes MLW and AAA commentator Joe Dombrowski to the show!

Listen in as Brian and Joe discuss the glories of old-school wrestling VHS tapes, as well as Joe’s current efforts to make as much vintage wrestling footage as possible available to the public.

Plus, a discussion of old-school vs. new-school psychology, and Brian recounts his story of running into Kevin Sullivan and Damien Demento at a Brooklyn flea market in 1993!

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

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