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Episode 77: Mario Savoldi

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #77 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian is joined by second-generation wrestling promoter and longtime industry insider Mario Savoldi!

Mario talks about his legendary dad Angelo Savoldi, their relationship with the McMahons, the history of his IWCCW promotion, plus his new vintage streaming library, Ultimate Wrestling Classics.

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Episode 76: Johnny Photo

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #76 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian is joined by his former co-worker, long-time former chief WWE photographer John Giamundo, better known as Johnny Photo!

John spent 21 years at ringside for WWE doing his best to stay out of Kevin Dunn’s shot, while taking some of the company’s most iconic photos. He talks about that, the infamous Divas shoots, hanging with the nWo, and much more!

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Episode 75: From the Archives – Dusty Rhodes

“I don’t look at myself as an icon or as a legend. I look at myself as a national treasure.”

For the first time, we go into the Brian R. Solomon archives this week with an interview Brian did with “The American Dream” back in December 2006!

From his thoughts on the polka dots, to growing up the son of a plumber, to the origin of the bionic elbow, to his opinion of Goldust and the rookie Cody, and a whole lot more, Dusty opens up in this unique journey back into wrestling history.

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Episode 74: Davey O’Hannon

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #74 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, my guest is beloved WWF journeyman, “Irish” Davey O’Hannon! Davey was gracious enough to share some of his priceless stories of getting into the business and being around some of the all-time legends, not only in the WWF, but in Amarillo, Central States, the Maritimes and more!

Riding with Bruno and Gorilla! Punching out Dr. Jerry Graham! Bullshitting Bob Geigel! Getting pointers from Don Jardine! All that and more, this week on Shut Up and Wrestle!

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Episode 73: Tim Keenan

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #73 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, my guest is wrestling author and historian Tim Keenan. Tim was the co-author of Everybody Loves Mickey: The Life and Times of Irish Mickey Doyle, and is here to talk about that, his planned biography of Ernie Roth, Detroit Big Time Wrestling, and a whole lot more!

Everybody Loves Mickey, and Everybody Loves Shut Up and Wrestle!

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Episode 72: Abraham Josephine Riesman

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #71 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, my guest is Abraham Josephine Riesman, author of the brand-new book, Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America. It’s a fascinating look into the history and psyche of the most important and polarizing figure in pro wrestling history, including his all-important relationship with his father.

There should be no chance in hell that you miss this one!

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Episode 71: Kurt Fuller and James Roday Rodriguez

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #71 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, my special guests are the great character actor Kurt Fuller and actor/director/producer James Roday Rodriguez. Both were gracious enough to talk about their brushes with the world of wrestling, including Kurt’s unforgettable role as the evil Brell in No Holds Barred.

Plus, they discussed their participation in the new wrestling-themed play, Masters of Puppets, playing at the Legacy Theatre in Branford, CT through Sunday!

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Episode 70: George Schire

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #70 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, my guest is accomplished wrestling historian and long-time old school wrestling fan, George Schire! George grew up on the classic AWA of the ’60s and ’70s, but we also get to so much more in this wonderful tribute to being a wrestling fan in the glorious days of the territories.

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Episode 69: Howard Baum Remembers Superstar Billy Graham

This week, wrestling photographer and raconteur Howard Baum returns to the show to help me pay tribute to the legacy of the great Superstar Billy Graham, whom we lost last week. The Superstar was a one-of-a-kind talent and a once-in-a-lifetime game-changer, and we do our best to do justice to what he meant to the business.

Join us this week for a reflection on perfection!

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Episode 68: Pat Laprade

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #68 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, my guest is French-Canadian wrestling historian, writer and producer, Pat Laprade! Tune in for a fascinating conversation on the history of Quebec wrestling, Lou Thesz/Edouard Carpentier, Pat’s upcoming Dino Bravo book with Bertrand Herbert, and a whole lot more!

Ne manquez pas le Shut Up and Wrestle de cette semaine!

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