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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!

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

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Episode 132: Sam Adonis

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #132 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian is joined by Lucha Libre AAA superstar, Sam Adonis!

With 16 years in the business across multiple organizations and countries, Sam has a unique perspective on pro wrestling, which is also informed by his vast appreciation for its history.

This is an in-depth conversation that really gets into the weeds on wrestling psychology, being a heel, what it means to be a great worker, and how the lessons of the past can be applied to the present. Sam knows his stuff, and speaks from a wealth of experience.

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

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