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Episode 97: Dave LaGreca

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #97 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian is joined by the host of SiriusXM’s Busted Open Radio, Dave LaGreca!

Brian and Dave talk about their early wrestling fandom in the Northeast back in the ’80s and ’90s, wrestling radio call-in shows, the pitfalls of wrestling tribalism, and a whole lot more!

It’s the New York-New Jersey connection–loud and opinionated, just like we like it.

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

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Episode 96: Wrestling Observer HOF Episode w/ Mike Sempervive, Part 2

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #96 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, it’s the second and final part of my in-depth discussion of the 2023 Observer Hall of Fame ballot, with the returning Mike Sempervive!

We had such a great time getting into the weeds with this, so it just had to be a two-parter! We take a look at Bobby Davis, Roy Welch, June Byers, Sgt. Slaughter, Wild Bull Curry, Goldberg and so many other of this year’s candidates!

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Episode 95: Wrestling Observer HOF Episode w/ Mike Sempervive, Part 1

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #95 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

It’s Thanksgiving week, and Mike Sempervive returns to the show for Part 1 of a two-part discussion of this year’s Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame ballot!

It’s WON HOF season, and we talk all about our own picks, the process of induction, what it means to be a Hall of Famer, and so much more!

Look for Part 2 next week with Episode #96.

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Episode 94: Andrew Wilson

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #94 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian is joined by a long-time WWE colleague, former WWF/E Creative Director Andrew Wilson!

It’s a deep dive into the inner workings of the New Generation/Attitude/Ruthless Aggression era WWF/E the likes of which you won’t hear anywhere else, from a creative standpoint from inside Titan Tower at the time.

From the nWo in Stamford, to the importance of Austin 3:16, to lunch with The Rock, it’s all here and a lot more.

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Episode 93: Bryan Alvarez

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #93 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian is joined by one of wrestling media’s most prominent figures, Figure Four Weekly and Wrestling Observer Radio’s own Bryan Alvarez!

Join Brian and Bryan as they discuss growing up as wrestling fans and translating that into careers following and covering the business they love. It’s a conversation that spans 35 years of wrestling history right up to the present day.

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Episode 92: Bradley Craig

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #92 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, UK wrestling historian Bradley Craig returns to the podcast!

Brian and Brad continue their discussion, from way back in Episode 24, on the history of UK wrestling and the impact of US companies, plus they talk stadium wrestling shows in Scotland, and a whole lot more!

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Episode 91: Jamie Hemmings

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #91 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian is joined by wrestling journalist and Slam Wrestling contributor Jamie Hemmings!

Join Brian and Jamie for a discussion of wrestling journalism, the joy of magazines, and the evolution of women’s wrestling, plus our hot takes on why the Attitude Era wasn’t so great, and more!

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Episode 90: Gary Michael Cappetta

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #90 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

The following podcast is set for one fall, with a one-hour time limit!

This week, Brian is joined by legendary ring announcer, Gary Michael Cappetta! Gary shares with Brian the story of growing up a wrestling fan and then getting to become a part of the show in the WWF, AWA and WCW over the course of an illustrious career.

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Episode 89: Harry Burkett

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #89 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian is joined by Pro Wrestling Illustrated Senior Writer, Harry Burkett!

Join Brian and Harry for a discussion of the nostalgia of wrestling magazines (which may even include a bit about apartment wrestling), as well as the glories of WWF Championship Wrestling, and a whole lot more.

We go back to the newsstand this week on Shut Up and Wrestle!

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Episode 88: Tim Hornbaker

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #88 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian is joined by accomplished wrestling historian and author Tim Hornbaker!

Brian and Tim discuss Tim’s new book, The Last Real World Champion: The Legacy of “Nature Boy” Ric Flair, plus Tim’s other books and his incredible contributions to researching, preserving and making sense of pro wrestling history.

Learn all about what it’s like to cover the history of this crazy business, this week on Shut Up and Wrestle.

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

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