John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight

Episode 64 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the orginal broadcasts of February 27th, 1993, which aired on WNYG AM in Babylon NY and WEVD AM in NYC. Special guests on this podcast includE 2 very special friends from the past. We are joined by Larry from L&S Comix and Donny Laible! It's a blast from the past with two historic figures from back in the day! We also have a...

Here is One of the most jam packed episodes since our inception!  Episode 63 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the orginal broadcasts of February 20th, 1993, which aired on WNYG AM in Babylon NY and WEVD AM in NYC. Special guests on this podcast are Kevin Von Erich, of the legendary Von Erich family, discussing his brother Kerry and the family legacy, and referee James Bea...

Here is episode 62 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the original broadcast of February 13th, 1993. It is the 30th Anniversary of the firing of Bill Watts, and the big announcement that Pro Wrestling Spotlight will be returning to WEVD!  Joining us on the podcast is Mark Madden, who discusses the fax he sent to Henry Aaron and other WCW executives that sealed the fate of B...

Eric Bischoff, one of the true pioneers of modern day pro wrestling, appeared on the Pro Wrestling Spotlight for the first time on February 6th 1993, the week of some major changes in World Championship Wrestling. Eric spearheaded WCW’s television product from 1993-2001, he is a WWE Hall of Famer, he hosts a very popular Podcast 83 weeks on Conrad Thompson’s Ad Free Shows, has developed and produc...

One of the episodes I am most proud of in the history of not only the podcast, but the entire history of Pro Wrestling Spotlight. On this episode we cover the 30th anniversary of the death of Andre The Giant, reviewing the original broadcast of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight from January 30th, 1993 which aired on 1440 AM - WNYG in Babylon NY.    Joining me on the podcast to review that show is Jackie...

Here is episode 59 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing the January 23rd, 1993 PWS show.   One of the weirdest shows to cover ever!  30 years ago John was in Philadelphia at the Legends of Wrestling convention, and Don Laible subs for him for the first 20 minutes, then John calls in from the convention, and we finish off with lots of Fred Blassie clips from the "I BITE THE S...

Here is episode 58 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing the radio show from January 16th, 1993.  Patreon Executive Producer Joseph Holloway joins us on this episode. I begin the show by discussing the recent developments in the WWE, with Vince McMahon coming back to the company he founded, and the resignation of Stephanie McMahon from the company. The featured guests from 30 years ago...

Here is episode 57 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing the radio shows from January 2 and January 9th, 1993.  Patreon Executive Producer Anthony Pires joins us on this episode. This is a DOUBLE episode - which is over 2 hours in length. The featured guests from 30 years ago include Wade Keller discussing what's ahead for wrestling and Vince McMahon in 1993 from the January 2 show, an...

Bob Smith and I review some of the biggest news stories from the tumultuous year that was 1992. Stories covered include the Scandals, Ric Flair winning the WWF title, Smokey Mountain Wrestling, Vince Russo, and more! Host - John Arezzi Co-Host - Bob Smith Producer and Creative Director - Marsh Patreon Executive Producers: Anthony Pires and Joseph Holloway JOIN THE PATREON PAGE FOR THIS PODCAST AND...

Here is episode 55 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing the original episode that aired on WNYG as "Pro Wrestling This Week" on December 26th, 1992.   This episode is the last show of 1992, and is a pre-recorded show, as I was at a personal appearance with Davey Boy Smith and Jim Neidhart.  Dave Meltzer is the featured guest, as we look back at the very eventful year, and we take a lo...

Here is episode 54 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing the original episode that aired on WNYG as "Pro Wrestling This Week" on December 19th, 1992.  This episode takes a look back at PWS in part 1 of our year end review, with highlights featuring the Honky Tonk Man, Paul E Dangerously, Cactus Jack, Missy Hyatt and others. Don Laible's News Capsule, Phone calls, Christmas promos and m...

Here is episode 53 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing the original episode that aired on WNYG as "Pro Wrestling This Week" on December 12th, 1992.  On this episode we feature part 2 of the "shoot" interview with The British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith.  We also bring on The Living Legend Bruno Sammartino to promote a personal appearance. Don Laible's News Capsule, Phone calls, Christmas...

Here is episode 52 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing the original episode that aired on WNYG as "Pro Wrestling This Week" on December 5th, 1992.   Bob Smith, Marsh and I cover that show, which featured part 1 of the long awaited "shoot" interview with The British Bulldog, Davey Boy Smith, right after his departure from the WWF in the fall of 1992.    We also cover the appearance of...

Here is episode 51 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering November 28th, 1992 originally airing on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon, NY. This show is a special show, with lots of vintage clips, callers and special guests. It is the one year anniversary of the podcast with Bob Smith as co-host. The first half of the show discusses SURVIVOR SERIES 1992 with our callers. Then, to honor Bob Smith, we...

Here is episode 50 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering November 21st, 1992 originally airing on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon, NY. This show features a guest appearance from the legendary Captain Lou Albano, who called in from a personal appearance from Farmingdale Lanes on Long Island, where John booked him to appear for a listener's son's birthday party!  John also brings on WNYG Radio Ho...

Here is episode 49 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering November 14th, 1992 originally airing on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon, NY.  This show features the late HAWK from the Road Warriors as a guest, callers, commercials and more.  We also cover the 2022 Cauliflower Alley Club Reunion in Vegas, where John co-emceed the event with Madusa and Mouth of the South, Jimmy Hart.   Host - John Arez...

Welcome to episode 48 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering Pro Wrestling This Week, which originally aired on November 7th, 1992 on 1440 AM - WNYG in Babylon NY. Guests included NJ Promoter Dennis Corralluzzo, callers and more!  We hope you enjoy the new direction, and let us know in the comments section. This show is the FIRST show with the new upgrades, and formatting, and now also a...

We are undergoing some much needed upgrading and changes to the show and adding a fantastic video version of each new podcast for you and YouTube youtube.com/prowrestlingspotlight There will be NO new podcast this week. You will receive the new podcast and video version here next Sunday October 2nd, with the general public getting access on Thursday October 6th. I am currently in Vegas this week f...

Here is episode 47 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, covering Pro Wrestling This Week, which aired on 1440, WNYG AM in Babylon NY on October 17th, 1992. On this show, we cover lots of breaking news from that week in 1992. From Donny Laible's news capsule, to the appearance of Dave Meltzer discussing the title loss by Ric Flair to Bret Hart, to the interview with HAWK from The Road...

Here is episode 46 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, covering Pro Wrestling This Week, which aired on 1440, WNYG AM in Babylon NY on October 10th, 1992. On this show, we feature the first EVER interview with TODD GORDON, who was just starting EASTERN CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING (ECW) on his new start up, his getting involved with wrestling backing Joel Goodhardt and their split up. A fa...

Welcome to Episode 45 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! On this episode we review the October 3rd, 1992 edition of Pro Wrestling This Week, which originally aired on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon, New York. We are joined by the one and only Paul E. Dangerously, who discusses his "vacation" from WCW (Bill Watts had sent him home), his upcoming charity event in NYC, and berates John for mo...

Welcome to Episode 44 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! On this episode we review the September 26th, 1992 editions of Pro Wrestling This Week, which originally aired on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon, New York. We settle back in to WNYG for our extended stay there for the remainder of 1992 with a great guest, the one and only TERRY FUNK!  The Funker goes over everything he has going on i...

Welcome to Episode 43 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! On this episode we review the September 19th, 1992 editions of The Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which originally aired on 1050 AM WEVD in NYC, and the first Pro Wrestling This Week show, with our return to 1440 AM WNYG The focus of both shows are the chaos that is becoming evident in the offices of the Bill Watts run WCW/NWA in 19...

Welcome to Episode 42 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! On this episode we review the September 12, 1992 edition of The Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which originally aired on 1050 AM WEVD in NYC. This show featured special guest Cactus Jack, who discusses his recent injury and fills the fans in on what is going on with him and WCW/NWA in the Bill Watts era.  We feature the news capsule...

Welcome to Episode 41 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! On this episode we review the August 22nd, 1992 edition of The Wrestling Insiders, the 2nd and final program, of the short lived nationally syndicated show distributed by the Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) and carried by 1050 AM WEVD in NYC. This show featured special guest THE HONKY TONK MAN as the call in guest for the f...