Monthly Archives: August 2025

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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