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Episode 206: Michael Quinn

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #206 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes to the show Michael Quinn, one half of the Our Vantage Point podcast and a fellow 1980s/1990s WWF obsessive.

Brian and Quinn get into so much nostalgic Gen X wrestling goodness, from the greatness of Johnny Rodz and Baron Mikel Scicluna to Monday Night Raw’s high school gym era and more. Plus, they even get into the birth of Ring of Honor and how it changed the biz, for better and worse.

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Episode 205: Jimmy Korderas

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #205 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes to the show one of the most instantly recognizable wrestling referees of all time, Jimmy Korderas.

From the mid 1980s through the 2000s, Jimmy worked for the WWF/WWE (as well as Jack Tunney’s Toronto office), and saw it all during that time as one of wrestling’s third men in the ring.

Join Brian and Jimmy for a fascinating conversation on in-ring psychology, the changing role of the referee over the years, the value of house shows, and so much more.

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Episode 204: Mailbag Episode!

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #204 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Shut Up and Wrestle is doing its first-ever mailbag episode, as Brian answers questions submitted by podcast listeners on the SUAW Facebook page.

Brian talks about his time at WWE, his writing, his opinions on wrestling history and more. From Ric Flair putting him over, to his future book projects, to the time he saw a Bret/Owen Iron match, to Santa Blassie and a whole lot of other stuff.

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Episode 203: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 6 – Buddy Rogers

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #203 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It’s part six of the NWA Word Champions Series, with special guest George Schire.

“To a nicer guy, it couldn’t happen!” So said the flamboyant Buddy Rogers when he captured the NWA title from Pat O’Connor in 1961. This week, we look at the original Nature Boy and his massive influence on the future of the business.

The Bruno/Buddy beef! Attacked by Karl Gotch! The record Comiskey crowd! All that and more!

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Episode 202: Joe Marotta Talks Ric Flair in the WWF

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #202 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Joe Marotta joins Brian for a record-setting fourth time, this time to discuss the early 1990s run of Ric Flair in the WWF.

Brian and Joe discuss all the what-ifs, as well as all the highs and lows of this important, if relatively short phase of the Nature Boy’ legendary career.

From the Piper feud to facing Hogan at MSG to the Royal Rumble, WrestleMania VII and the war for Miss Elizabeth, to dropping the title to Bret Hart and more, it’s all here.

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The Best of Shut Up and Wrestle, Vol. 4

Hello, wrestling fans! Join Brian R. Solomon this week for the Best of Shut Up and Wrestle, Vol. 4!

During this special holiday week, Brian has dipped into the archives of Shut Up and Wrestle once again to bring you some of his favorite show moments!

* Buff Bagwell on his infamous backstage brawl with Shane Helms!
* Les Thatcher talks the art of pro wrestling!
* Vandal Drummond on the legacy of Strangler Lewis!
* Baby Doll on growing up in the business!
* Justin Race remembers his legendary dad!
* Mrs. Solomon gives her unique perspective on Mid-South!
* Sam Adonis on what today’s wrestlers can learn from the territory days!
* Dave LaGreca’s letter to Ricky Steamboat!

It’s another trip down memory lane this week on Shut Up and Wrestle! Stay tuned for a new episode next week in 2026!

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Episode 201: From the Archives – Hulk Hogan

“I wanted to become the Babe Ruth of the WWF. I wanted to go down as the guy that was responsible for the foundation of what we’ve laid out.”

As a Christmas gift to listeners, Brian R. Solomon has dug into his audio archives for this 2002 interview with Hulk Hogan.

Recorded at Hogan’s home in Clearwater, Florida, shortly after Hogan’s historic match with The Rock at WrestleMania X8, it’s a snapshot of a moment in time, with Hulkamania breaking loose in WWE one last time.

The Hulkster discussed his comeback, his falling out with the comeback, his legacy and so much more, including a look back at his most iconic in-ring rivals.

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Episode 200: John “Bradshaw” Layfield

He’s the Wrestling God. He’s a WWE Hall of Famer. He was the longest-reigning world champion in SmackDown history. And this week, John “Bradshaw” Layfield is the special guest for the 200th episode of Shut Up and Wrestle with Brian R. Solomon!

Listen in as Brian and JBL talk wrestling history, including the Von Erichs, Memphis, New York and more! John talks about his memorable interview of Bruno Sammartino, his years as a young fan in Texas and his memories of Gorilla Monsoon, among many other things.

Celebrate Episode 200 with the one and only JBL.

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Episode 199: Kurt Nielsen

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #199 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes Kurt Nielsen, author of the new book, Howdy Neighbor! Stan “Plowboy” Frazier and His Appetite for Life.

Stan Frazier, aka Uncle Elmer, is truly one of those endearing wrestling characters that doesn’t quite get their due. This week, Brian and Kurt give him exactly that.

And in addition to talking about the book, they also get into other stuff like Paul Bearer/Percy Pringle/Bill Moody, The Honky Tonk Man and much more!

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Episode 198: John LaRocca

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #198 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes longtime promoter/booker and Fight Game podcaster John LaRocca to the show.

It’s a deep discussion of wrestling psychology, and how it has changed over the generations right up to the present. If you’ve got frustrations with modern wrestling, or just love the old stuff, you just might find this very interesting.

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