Episode 212: Brian Ferguson

March 18, 2026 TGBL2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #212 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes Brian Ferguson, author of the new book, VERNE: Inside and Outside the Ropes!

It’s a discussion that gets into the life and legacy of the great Verne Gagne, as well as lots of other great AWA stuff. Brian also talks about his involvement with the current incarnation of the WFIA, and the history of that venerable fan organization.

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

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Episode 211: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 8 – Dory Funk Jr.

March 11, 2026 TGBL2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #211 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It’s part eight of the NWA Word Champions Series, with special guest Tony Richards.

Tony is the author of the upcoming book The Life and Times of Dory Funk, Sr: The King of the Texas Death Match, and an expert on the Funk family and West Texas wrestling (among many other things.) This week, he’s here to take a look at the man who held the title for four years, and is currently the earliest living former champ.

From the backstage machinations of the NWA, to Dory’s role in Vietnam-era America, to the war with the Briscos and the infamous “truck accident”, it’s all here, and then some.

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