Shut Up and Wrestle with Brian Solomon

Hello wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #57 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, we’re remembering the life and legacy of Jerry Jarrett, with Memphis wrestling historian and Jerry Jarrett biographer Mark James. It’s a conversation about the man behind one of the hottest territories of all time, and you … Continue reading Episode 57: Mark James → The post Episode 57: Mark J...

Hello wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #56 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! My special guest this week is one of the most recognizable and accomplished WCW stars of the 1990s, Marcus “Buff” Bagwell! We had a great and candid conversation about his decade in Atlanta, as well as his ill-fated … Continue reading Episode 56: Marcus “Buff” Bagwell → The post Episode 56: Marcus “Buff”...

Hello wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #55 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! My guest this week is veteran wrestling referee and lifelong fan Dave Dwinell, who worked throughout the Northeast in the ’80s, ’90s and beyond, for the WWF, NWA and many others! Bruno Sammartino at the 1964 World’s Fair! … Continue reading Episode 55: Dave Dwinell → The post Episode 55: Dave Dwinell app...

Hello wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #54 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! I’ve got my first return guest this week, as longtime wrestling writer Keith Elliot Greenberg is here once again, this time to share his thoughts and reminiscences on the life and legacy of his great friend, the late … Continue reading Episode 54: Keith Elliot Greenberg Remembers Lanny Poffo → The post E...

Hello wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #53 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! My guest this week is veteran independent wrestler Dennis McHawes, better known in the ring as Attila Khan! Dennis was a protege of Harley Race, hung out with Pat O’Connor when he was a kid, got the rub … Continue reading Episode 53: Attila Khan → The post Episode 53: Attila Khan appeared first on Shut U...

Hello wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #52 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! My guest this week is noted historian and the world’s leading authority on Frank Gotch, Mike Chapman! Mike sits down (in Gotch’s favorite chair) to discuss the Peerless One, plus Hackenschmidt, Stecher, Caddock, Thesz, Hodge and other great … Continue reading Episode 52: Mike Chapman → The post Episode 5...

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #51 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! My guest this week is wrestling manager, promoter, magazine editor and Cauliflower Alley Club stalwart Carmine DeSpirito! From the Wrestling Eye days, to a naked Ultimate Warrior, to his friendship with the Fabulous Moolah and so much more, … Continue reading Episode 51: Carmine DeSpirito → The post Epi...

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for the 50th episode of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! For this very special double-length edition, my guest is none other than the King of the Arcadian Vanguard, the Abbott to Jim Cornette’s Costello–wrestling podcaster, historian and collector extraordinaire, The Great Brian Last! It’s a rare away … Continue reading Episode 50: The Great Brian Last →...

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #49 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! My guest for the first episode of 2023 is former WWF Senior Creative Director Mike “Don’t Call Me Mick” Foley! Mike was with the company from 1990-2002, and had a hand in many creative decisions, including the “Get … Continue reading Episode 49: Mike Foley → The post Episode 49: Mike Foley appeared firs...

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #48 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! My guest for the final episode of 2022 is none other than the dean of wrestling journalists himself, Bill Apter! Bill talks about his illustrious history in wrestling media, the early days of the “Apter mags”, WOW Magazine, … Continue reading Episode 48: Bill Apter → The post Episode 48: Bill Apter appe...

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #47 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week my guest is the co-host of Wrestling Observer Radio, the host of the Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast, and the voice of The Wrestling News himself, Mike Sempervive! Listen to two guys who simply can’t shut the hell … Continue reading Episode 47: Mike Sempervive → The post Episode 47: Mike Sem...

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #46 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week my guest is former WWE graphic designer, old school wrestling fan, and my longtime friend, Marco Turelli! Marco is one of us, and I think listeners will really dig his memories and perspectives–plus stories of touring … Continue reading Episode 46: Marco Turelli → The post Episode 46: Marco Tu...

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #45 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week my guest is legendary wrestling photographer George Napolitano! Fresh from getting put over by The Rock like a million bucks, George graced me with his presence for a great discussion of his more than half a … Continue reading Episode 45: George Napolitano → The post Episode 45: George Napolit...

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #44 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week my guest is veteran wrestler of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, “Irish” Mickey Doyle! We talk about making his bones in the old territorial era, working for The Sheik, breaking in Al Snow, plus his biography … Continue reading Episode 44: “Irish” Mickey Doyle → The post Episode 44: “Irish” Mickey Doy...

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #43 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week my guest is another fellow survivor of the Titan experience, Chris Gough! Chris was a digital media producer and TV creative assistant during his time at WWE, and he shares those experiences and some unique insight … Continue reading Episode 43: Chris Gough → The post Episode 43: Chris Gough a...

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #42 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week my guest is Pamela Morrison, daughter of the great James J. Dillon! Tales of traveling the road with her dad, and growing up in the wild and weird world of pro wrestling abound! Pam’s story is … Continue reading Episode 42: Pamela Morrison → The post Episode 42: Pamela Morrison appeared first...

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #41 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! Hilarity and insanity ensue this week, when my special guest is raconteur and all-around hepcat, Vandal Drummond! Uncensored tales of Dr. Jerry Graham abound–plus we rate the merits of Lewis, Londos, Thesz, Brisco and more! It’s a long, … Continue reading Episode 41: Vandal Drummond → The post Episode 4...

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #40 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is Pro Wrestling Illustrated Senior Writer, and my co-host on the PWI Podcast, Al Castle! The case for the Ultimate Warrior, ’80s wrestling nostalgia vs. reality, yet more superhero talk, and a whole lot … Continue reading Episode 40: Al Castle → The post Episode 40: Al Castle appear...

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #39 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is promoter Herb Simmons of SICW, a man with a 50+ year history of promoting pro wrestling! Mr. Simmons shares stories of an incredible career that goes back to the territory days. From Sam … Continue reading Episode 39: Herb Simmons → The post Episode 39: Herb Simmons appeared first...

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #38 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is fellow Arcadian Vanguard podcaster and super-fan, the tape-trading legend himself, John McAdam! We try our best to “Stick to Wrestling” this week on Shut Up and Wrestle! Shut Up and Wrestle is a … Continue reading Episode 38: John McAdam → The post Episode 38: John McAdam appeared...

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #37 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is my old friend from Titan Tower, former WWE graphic designer Keith Ciaramello! Keith talks about his classic WWE championship belt designs, plus being tattoo artist to the stars, and more! It’s the man … Continue reading Episode 37: Keith Ciaramello → The post Episode 37: Keith Cia...

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #36 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is longtime New England promoter Sheldon Goldberg! Sheldon is the man behind New England Championship Wrestling, and has roots going back to the Abe Ford days of wrestling in Boston, plus got his start … Continue reading Episode 36: Sheldon Goldberg → The post Episode 36: Sheldon Gol...

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #35 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is wrestling Twitter favorite and AEW personality RJ City! RJ is the kind of person who can talk at length about not only old school pro wrestling, but also old school showbiz and entertainment. So … Continue reading Episode 35: RJ City → The post Episode 35: RJ City appeared first o...

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #34 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is Seth Turner, president of the International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame! I’ve been proud to be a part of the IPWHF for the past two years, and glad to have Seth on the … Continue reading Episode 34: Seth Turner → The post Episode 34: Seth Turner appeared first on Shut Up A...

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #33 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, my guest is former lead WWE photographer, Tom Buchanan! Tom was with the WWF/E from the first WrestleMania all the way through the heights of the Attitude Era, and he has a unique perspective of life … Continue reading Episode 33: Tom Buchanan → The post Episode 33: Tom Buchanan appeared firs...