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The Best of Shut Up and Wrestle, Vol. 4

Hello, wrestling fans! Join Brian R. Solomon this week for the Best of Shut Up and Wrestle, Vol. 4!

During this special holiday week, Brian has dipped into the archives of Shut Up and Wrestle once again to bring you some of his favorite show moments!

* Buff Bagwell on his infamous backstage brawl with Shane Helms!
* Les Thatcher talks the art of pro wrestling!
* Vandal Drummond on the legacy of Strangler Lewis!
* Baby Doll on growing up in the business!
* Justin Race remembers his legendary dad!
* Mrs. Solomon gives her unique perspective on Mid-South!
* Sam Adonis on what today’s wrestlers can learn from the territory days!
* Dave LaGreca’s letter to Ricky Steamboat!

It’s another trip down memory lane this week on Shut Up and Wrestle! Stay tuned for a new episode next week in 2026!

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

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Episode 201: From the Archives – Hulk Hogan

“I wanted to become the Babe Ruth of the WWF. I wanted to go down as the guy that was responsible for the foundation of what we’ve laid out.”

As a Christmas gift to listeners, Brian R. Solomon has dug into his audio archives for this 2002 interview with Hulk Hogan.

Recorded at Hogan’s home in Clearwater, Florida, shortly after Hogan’s historic match with The Rock at WrestleMania X8, it’s a snapshot of a moment in time, with Hulkamania breaking loose in WWE one last time.

The Hulkster discussed his comeback, his falling out with the comeback, his legacy and so much more, including a look back at his most iconic in-ring rivals.

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Episode 200: John “Bradshaw” Layfield

He’s the Wrestling God. He’s a WWE Hall of Famer. He was the longest-reigning world champion in SmackDown history. And this week, John “Bradshaw” Layfield is the special guest for the 200th episode of Shut Up and Wrestle with Brian R. Solomon!

Listen in as Brian and JBL talk wrestling history, including the Von Erichs, Memphis, New York and more! John talks about his memorable interview of Bruno Sammartino, his years as a young fan in Texas and his memories of Gorilla Monsoon, among many other things.

Celebrate Episode 200 with the one and only JBL.

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Episode 199: Kurt Nielsen

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #199 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes Kurt Nielsen, author of the new book, Howdy Neighbor! Stan “Plowboy” Frazier and His Appetite for Life.

Stan Frazier, aka Uncle Elmer, is truly one of those endearing wrestling characters that doesn’t quite get their due. This week, Brian and Kurt give him exactly that.

And in addition to talking about the book, they also get into other stuff like Paul Bearer/Percy Pringle/Bill Moody, The Honky Tonk Man and much more!

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Episode 198: John LaRocca

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #198 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes longtime promoter/booker and Fight Game podcaster John LaRocca to the show.

It’s a deep discussion of wrestling psychology, and how it has changed over the generations right up to the present. If you’ve got frustrations with modern wrestling, or just love the old stuff, you just might find this very interesting.

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

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