Monthly Archives: October 2026

Podcast

Episode 244: Joe Marotta Talks Sid in the WWF

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #244 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

Joe Marotta is back this week to discuss the phenomenon of Sid in the WWF! It’s a continuation of Joe and Brian’s previous discussions of pre-WWF creations who made legacies in the WWF, including Ric Flair, Lex Luger and the Road Warriors.

Whether it was as Sid Justice, Sycho Sid or just plain Sid, the former Sid Vicious made major waves in the WWF over the years, after first making his name in WCW. This week’s episode pays episode to the Master and the Ruler of the World.

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

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Episode 243: Sidney Bakabella Returns

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #243 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week features the man who puts the 500 in the PWI 500, the one and only Sidney Bakabella!

Brian and Mr. Bakabella discuss his auspicious ranking in this year’s 500, as well as the legacy of the PWI 500 itself, as well as his unique wrestling persona and the love of wrestling history that he brings to the indie circuit.

Plus–in defense of Bob Backlund! The genius of Capt. Louis Albano! Larry Zbyszko, master psychologist! And a whole lot more.

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

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Episode 242: Frank Mandolini

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #242 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes to the show, from across the Atlantic Ocean in Italy, Frank Mandolini!

A former wrestling podcaster and contributor to Pro Wrestling Illustrated, Frank joins the show with a unique perspective on the history of wrestling in Italy–both WWE/WCW as well as Italy’s own long-forgotten pro wrestling legacy!

Hear about how over Nunzio was in the early 2000s! Bruno Sammartino’s visits to his homeland! Plus lots more stuff on Italian culture, movies and language than you’ll ever hear on any other wrestling podcast!

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

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Episode 241: Jeff Bowdren Talks the Best of the 1980s

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #241 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes back to the show Jeff “The Booker” Bowdren, to discuss his new book, The Best of the ’80s: One Man’s Choices for the Best Matches of a Decade of Change!

It’s a far-reaching conversation about the best matches of that unforgettable decade and what made them great. Plus: The greatness of Jimmy and Gary Hart! The underrated Hulk Hogan! And even some movie talk!

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

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