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Episode 135: Joe Marotta

August 28, 2024 TGBL2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #135 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian is joined by prolific wrestling podcaster and 1980s/90s WWF enthusiast Joe Marotta!

Brian and Joe get deep into the weeds on all the announcers of the classic WWF, most notably Gorilla Monsoon, but also Bobby Heenan, Jesse Ventura, Vince McMahon, Lord Alfred Hayes, Mean Gene and more!

Plus, Brian shares some anecdotes and memories from this year’s Cauliflower Alley Club Reunion!

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

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Episode 72: Abraham Josephine Riesman

June 14, 2023 TGBL2022

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!