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Episode 243: Sidney Bakabella Returns

October 22, 2026 TGBL2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #243 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week features the man who puts the 500 in the PWI 500, the one and only Sidney Bakabella!

Brian and Mr. Bakabella discuss his auspicious ranking in this year’s 500, as well as the legacy of the PWI 500 itself, as well as his unique wrestling persona and the love of wrestling history that he brings to the indie circuit.

Plus–in defense of Bob Backlund! The genius of Capt. Louis Albano! Larry Zbyszko, master psychologist! And a whole lot more.

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

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Episode 151: Sidney Bakabella

December 26, 2024 TGBL2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #151 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes independent wrestling manager and wrestling history buff Sidney Bakabella to the show!

Sidney and Brian get into the weeds on the timeless psychology of drawing heat, the origins of wrestling managers–including memories of Bobby Davis–plus how wrestling nostalgia brings us all together.

Man Mountain Dean! Carlos Colon! The Von Erichs! Gary Hart! Name-drops galore this week on Shut Up and Wrestle!