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Podcast

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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