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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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Episode 67: Steve Anderson

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #67 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, my guest is podcaster and Bobby “The Brain” Heenan biographer, Steve Anderson! Steve opens up about his time spent with the Brain, the chemistry with Gorilla, and lots more about one of pro wrestling’s most beloved figures of all time.

It’s weasel time this week on Shut Up and Wrestle!

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Episode 66: Jonard Solie

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #66 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, my guest is Jonard Solie, son of the Dean of Wrestling Announcers, Gordon Solie! Jonard talks with me all about his dad’s awe-inspiring legacy as the voice of wrestling for several generations of fans, as well as his own participation in the Lou Thesz/George Tragos Hall of Fame in Waterloo, Iowa.

Shut Up and Wrestle heads to the Sunshine State this week!

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Episode 65: Bob Smith

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #65 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, my guest is Bob Smith, former writer for Pro Wrestling Illustrated, Inside Wrestling, and The Wrestler! We talked at length about his time in the world of London Publishing, as well as growing up wrestling fans and getting to live the dream.

He’s a man with a very ordinary name, but a very extraordinary story! Take a listen.

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Episode 64: Mary Fries

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #64 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, my guest is Mary Fries, daughter of “The Wild Bull of the Pampas”, Pampero Firpo! Mary has some wonderful memories of her legendary father, as well as stories about his glory days and what it was like to be raised by one of pro wrestling’s most notorious and beloved wild men.

Who still remembers Pampero Firpo? Shut Up and Wrestle does!

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Episode 63: Mike Clark

Hello wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #63 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

My guest this week is Mike Clark, who went from a fan in the ’80s to working in the Jack Tunney Toronto office during the WWF’s expansion. Mike’s got so many great stories from the glory days of the WWF, plus we give our thoughts on the current state of the mainstream and indie business.

Shut Up and Wrestle goes back to the ’80s this week!

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