The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith

It's the return of a favorite guest as the prolific multi-award winning writer and podcaster Brian R. Solomon (Blood & Fire: The Unbelieveable Real Life Story of Wrestling's Original Sheik, PWI, The Wrestling News, Shut Up & Wrestle) returns to talk with host Bob Smith (the former managing editor of PWI) about not only his upcoming book on Gorilla Monsoon, but also about his new...

It's with great pride that The Outdated Wrestling Hour features an enjoyable interview with Joyce Paustian, the author and photographer of a fantastic new book: My Ringside Seat To The AWA. It's a new paperback featuring literally hundreds of photos and tons of personal memories from a fan who became a part of the Midwest wrestling scene. How good is the book? "It's the same vi...

In yet another episode in what host Bob Smith (former PWI managing editor) calls "cross-pollinization," the OWH welcomes Nate Maxson to the podcast. As luck would have it, this episode is released at the same time as Maxson's We Can't Wrestle podcasts issued its landmark 200th podcast. It's a high water mark for Maxson, a true wrestling expert whose freewheeling podcast ha...

Everyone has thrilled to the violent antics of Abdullah The Butcher, Fred Blassie, Buzz Sawyer, Cactus Jack, and so many other legends who could be both violent and brutal. However, has today's indie scene altered the violence in pro wrestling so that is has become almost unrecognizable? Join host Bob Smith with returning guest Craig Peters (both from the London Publishing days of Pro Wrestli...

Join The Outdated Wrestling Hour host Bob Smith - a mainstay at Pro Wrestling Illustrated during the '80s and '90s - as his recent visit to a top wrestling convention in Philadelphia resulted with an impromptu interview with Bill Apter, the dean of pro wrestling journalists who worked with Bob for all those years. It's a fun conversation between two old friends, and you get to hear...

One of the hottest new regional wrestling podcasts is Wrasslin' Talk with Mayor McCall  - hosted by longtime area fan and historian John McCall. Former PWI managing editor and The Outdated Wrestling Hour host Bob Smith flipped when he heard this new podcast, because even though he's a "city slicker," he loves classic Memphis wrestling as much as anybody. Together, Smith and McC...

Join host Bob Smith (from Pro Wrestling Illustrated in the '80s and '90s) and special guest Joe Puccio (eWrestlingNews, Royal Flush online, and many other wrestling publications) for a look back at many of the most entertaining and legendary pro wrestling managers from the 1960s through the 2000s. If you booed Lou Albano and cheered Arnold Skaaland, this is the wrestling podcast edition...

There are many unsung heroes on the wrestling scene, even these days - and one of them is popular podcast host Rick Del Santo (of PWZ fame). Unbeknownst to many, he also works behind the scenes in helping to bring traditional old school independent wrestling to fans in New England. Join host Bob Smith (formerly the managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) for an illuminating hour with a man w...

The original owner of ECW, Tod Gordon, has a new book coming out. It's called Tod Is God, it hits bookstores in July - and it no doubt will be one of the most explosive mat books released this year. Join host Bob Smith (formerly with PWI) as he looks back on his time with Gordon in the early days of ECW - and how the legendary promoters looks back on his dealings with Paul Heyman, The Sandman...

It's a light and funny listen as host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated during the 1980s and '90s) opens the show with a parody of a famous scene from a famous comedy - then offers a new wrestling contest for those looking to show off their smarts; offers news on upcoming wrestling conventions, and looks as new ways to enjoy old school grappling. Join this veteran mat wr...

He's been "Dynamic," he's now "Nostalgic" - but there have been few personalities in pro wrestling like Dave Dynasty! He's been a wrestler, a promoter, and a successful podcaster - and he's even thrilled hundreds of thousands of fans with his YouTube channel featuring great wrestling from across the decades. Join host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling I...

Up and away with the AWA: Mike Morsch - a 40-year veteran of the newspaper business famed for his work on The Vinyl Dialogues - covered the American Wrestling Association during his early years as a writer. Now, he joins Outdated Wrestling Hour host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) for another spirited OWH conversation. The duo looks back at the glory years of the Minnesota-base...

In this special edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, former Pro Wrestling Illustrated managing editor Bob Smith takes a trip back in time to detail how he first laid eyes on one of the biggest legends in history: "Superstar" Billy Graham, who passed away one day before this episode was recorded. It's a fond remembrance of a once-of-a-kind star, the likes of which the mat world wi...

What would classic pro wrestling have been without the jobbers, the enhancement talent, the lovable losers - all of whom helped guide the sport into the unique form of entertainment it remains today? Join host Bob Smith (best known for his years with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) for a look back at some of the most familiar names and faces that fans grew to known and love on television - including Bo...

Wanna talk about, well, WRESTLING? Join host Bob Smith (best known for his years with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and special guest Liam Savage (renowned for his stint on the Front Row Material podcast) for an appreciative overview of some of the best moves in wrestling history. Rediscover the greatness of such legends as Stan Hansen, Fred Blassie, Stan Stasiak, Rob Van Dam, and so many more stars...

Ever wonder what a workday was like during the glory years of Pro Wrestling Illustrated Magazine? Join host Bob Smith - the former managing editor of that very mag - as well as former editor-in-chief Craig Peters for an extended look back at all the fun, hard work, problems, and pleasures of working for the world's best selling mat magazine. It's one of the most enjoyable episodes yet of...

It was one of the best feuds of wrestling history, according to The Outdated Wrestling Hour host (and former Pro Wrestling Illustrated managing editor) Bob Smith, and we know a lot of fans feel the same way: It's the legendary breakup of Larry Zbyszko and Bruno Sammartino! Get the full scoop on one of the most infamous moments  in WWF history as Bob and special guest Javier Ojst (of The Pro W...

Even old school wrestling writers like host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) are in awe of Brian R. Solomon - the winner of this year's Wrestling Observer book of the year award for his incredible book on The Sheik, Blood and Fire! Join Bob and Brian for a wide-ranging conversation covering Solomon's incredible career - it's wrestling nostalgia and fun like you&ap...

Join host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) for an enjoyable hour of wrestling talk as special guest Mike Leotis (of Wrestler Weekly) and the veteran mat scribe look back at some of the most downright shocking angles and wildest moments of the past 50 years in pro wrestling. Also get the scoop on big doings at Wrestler Weekly, upcoming podcast appearances, more on this year'...

Join host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) for his first-ever review of a current wrestling event - and possibly the biggest ever in this past weekend's WrestleMania 39! Plus -a salute to Long Island's  suddenly departed Herrill Lanes. Look for a new podcast this coming Friday as well! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This po...

Discover great wrestling books on this new edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, as always featuring host Bob Smith (PWI, WCW Magazine). The veteran mat personality brings you a list of new and classic reads, including works from Brian R. Solomon, Crowbar Press, Bill Apter, Mick Foley, Greg Oliver, and more. PLUS: Learn where our humble host is going to pop up next on this latest edition of clas...

In the 10th edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, host Bob Smith (best known for his years with Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine) takes a look back at 10 action-packed matches that still live on in his memory - and, luckily, they're ones that you can see at the press of a button.  Also: Podcast news, listener mail, upcoming events ... and learn what Micrin was, all on pro wrestling's...

In the new - and by far the longest - edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, host Bob Smith takes a long and fond look back at his career at London Publishing and Pro Wrestling Illustrated along with his special guest and former managing editor - wrestling magazine legend Craig Peters! This is two hours of little-known facts and figures about the most beloved newsstand wrestling publication of al...

In this eighth edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, host Bob Smith (former Pro Wrestling Illustrated managing editor) offers a wealth of mat news and views in just a half-hour - including thoughts from listeners, his own view of a wrestling stunt taken just a bit too far, and introduces popular wrestling podcast personality Liam Savage (late of Front Row Material) to give his memories of being...

This seventh edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour finds host Bob Smith (best known for his years with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) in a wry mood as he talks about some of the lamest, weakest, and just plain silly ways that promoters used to try to get fans to buy tickets. Spaceman Frank Hickey, anyone? Plus: Journalist Eric McCarthy discusses old versus new with Bob on the most unique, upbeat wres...