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Episode 214: Roy London, Part 2

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #214 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

It’s part two of Brian’s conversation with former London Publishing and WWF photographer Roy London!

Roy had so many great stories to tell that we couldn’t confine it to just one episode. This week, Roy recounts such gems as riding with Ray Stevens, getting a Grand Wizard memento at his bar mitzvah, and the glories of I Like to Hurt People. Plus: Sting without his makeup! Professor Elliot! More bagel and pizza controversies! And lots more.

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Episode 213: Roy London, Part 1

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #213 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes former London Publishing and WWF photographer Roy London to the show!

In part one of the conversation, Roy remembers his many unique experiences alongside the likes of Eddie Ellner, Bill Apter and Craig Peters, as well as hitting the road with the WWF in the early 1990s.

Plus, Roy’s early fandom in the late ’70s and early ’80s, a secret meeting between Randy Savage and Ric Flair, and much more! Look for part two next week.

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Episode 181: Remembering Hulk Hogan

Last week, the wrestling world saw the passing of its biggest superstar, as Hulk Hogan died at the age of 71.

This week, for Episode #181 of Shut Up and Wrestle, Brian R. Solomon is joined by wrestling magazine legends Craig Peters and Bob Smith to look back on the life and legacy of the most famous pro wrestler of all time.

It’s a nuanced conversation covering the good, the bad and the ugly with regards to the man who was somehow wrestling’s most celebrated and controversial figure, and who forever changed the industry.

Craig and Bob covered Hogan’s career in real-time at London Publishing, and together with Brian they share memories and insights covering the wide range of what Hulk Hogan meant to the world.

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Episode 164: Mike Bessler

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #164 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes Mike Bessler of Pro Wrestling Illustrated to the show!

This week’s joyful conversation includes loads of warm nostalgia, and not just wrestling nostalgia, but a discussion of the appeal of nostalgia in general. Plus, Mike talks his love of Memphis wrestling, and Mike and Brian discuss how they first became wrestling media professionals.

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Episode 116: Candace Cordelia

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #116 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian is joined by wrestling reporter and interviewer, Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s own Candace Cordelia!

Join Brian and Candace for a discussion of PWI, wrestling reality shows, women’s wrestling, early 2000s fandom, life on the red carpet and a whole lot more.

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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 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 23: Craig Peters

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #23 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, my guest is the legendary Pro Wrestling Illustrated editor and photographer Craig Peters!

Craig was witness to so much history, from shooting the iconic image of Jimmy Snuka on top of the cage at MSG, to being in the hotel room with Andy Kaufman and Jerry Lawler before their Letterman appearance, and much more!

Take a look through the historic lens of Craig Peters this week on Shut Up and Wrestle!

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Episode 18: Kevin McElvaney

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #18 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, my guest is Kevin McElvaney, editor-in-chief of Pro Wrestling Illustrated!

We talk his stewardship of that iconic wrestling magazine, as well as growing up a wrestling fan, and living the dream!

From dubbing VHS tapes to (allegedly) pirating PPV, it’s all here…

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Episode 2: Blue Meanie

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for the second episode of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This time, my guest is the ECW icon and lifelong wrestling fan Brian Heffron, better known as The Blue Meanie! Can’t talk to the Meanie without touching on the Land of Extreme and how he rose to fame there, but we actually spend most of our time talking about his years as a fan following the WWF and NWA, and dreaming of one day being part of the action.

Today, Shut Up and Wrestle, like Pepperland, goes BLUE!

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