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Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents

Pro Wrestling Illustrated
Independent Wrestling
WWE
PWI 500
AEW
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
Cody Rhodes
New Year's Resolutions
Women's Wrestling
Mental Health
Wrestling
Wrestlemania
Rhea Ripley
Roman Reigns
MLW Tag Championships
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Vince Mcmahon Documentary
Women In Wrestling
CM Punk
Toni Storm
ECW Arena

A lively discussion about the world of pro wrestling, hosted by Pro Wrestling Illustrated Senior Writer Al Castle and Contributing Writer Brian Solomon.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes200Founded10 years ago
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Recent Guests

Maya World
Professional wrestler, AEW and Ring of Honor signee
All Elite Wrestling
Episode: ABOUT FACE: Maya World Is All Elite
Mr. Warren Hayes
PWI contributor, podcaster, Japanese wrestling expert
Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI)
Episode: Ep. 272: Quebec, Japan, And Between (w/ Mr. Warren Hayes)
Kyle Starks
Comic book creator and Eisner Award nominee
Image Comics
Episode: Ep. 269: Pro Wrestling & Comics (w/ Kyle Starks)
Harry Burkett
Fellow Senior Writer
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
Episode: Ep. 268: Dear John & Saint Mick (w/ Harry Burkett)
Laynie Luck
The second WWE ID Women's Champion
WWE ID
Episode: PWINDIE: Laynie Luck, WWE ID Women's Champion
Jamesen Shook
2025 SCI Winner and IWTV World Tag Team Champion
Episode: PWINDIE: Jamesen Shook, 2025 SCI Winner
Stu Saks
Former PWI publisher, editor-in-chief
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
Episode: Ep. 259: Hulk Hogan Remembered (w/ Stu Saks)
Paul Pratt
A long-time PWI contributor and wrestling analyst
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
Episode: Ep. 258: Crow Or Humble Pie? (w/ Paul E. Pratt)
Scott Fishman
PWI Contributing Writer
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
Episode: Ep. 257 - Punk & Circumstance (w/ Scott Fishman)

Hosts

Al Castle
Senior Writer at Pro Wrestling Illustrated, host of various episodes.
Brian Solomon
Contributing Writer at Pro Wrestling Illustrated, co-host of various episodes.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Absolutely terrible audio

    Let me start by saying I love PWI. Read it in my childhood and still pick up the occasional issue today. Podcast content and discussion is great;What kills me is the absolutely atrocious audio (taking off 2 stars for how bad it is). I had enough and decided to write this review after a recent one where they interviewed PCO. Couldn’t hear most of the interview with my headphones on and the volume at 100%. Had to listen in my Car with both the phone and car volume at 100% (and even then there were... more

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    Chrismartinez
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth and breadth of the discussions related to wrestling events and personalities.
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Some have noted technical issues with audio quality, which affects their overall enjoyment of the content.

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ABOUT FACE: Maya World Is All Elite
Q: Are there future goals or dream matches you're aiming for?
Maya expresses interest in rematching the champs, exploring tag team rivalries with other notable teams, and eventually facing Athena and Mercedes or other high-profile acts again, highlighting ongoing ambition.
ABOUT FACE: Maya World Is All Elite
Q: What's been the reaction of your family to your rapid rise?
Her family traveled to see tapings and live events, expressing that it was their first exposure to wrestling's world, which Maya finds meaningful as she shares how supportive they have been during this journey.
ABOUT FACE: Maya World Is All Elite
Q: Where did the drive come from to reach AEW so quickly?
Maya credits a combination of hard work, being visible on the independent circuit, and the right place, right time opportunities that allowed her to rise alongside her peers, with consistent backstage effort as a major factor.
ABOUT FACE: Maya World Is All Elite
Q: What is it like working with Haiyan?
Maya describes their partnership as surreal and natural, noting they come from different backgrounds but clicked quickly on screen and in the ring, and that their chemistry has grown as they continue tagging together.
PWINDIE: Jamesen Shook, 2025 SCI Winner
Q: Was Futures different than SCI? Was it more demanding for those similarities that helped you prepare for the tournament?
SCI is far more demanding than Futures due to the requirement of potentially wrestling multiple matches in one night and the elimination format.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents

What is Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on the world of professional wrestling, the episodes feature lively discussions that cover various events, controversies, and personal insights within the wrestling community. The hosts often critique recent developments, including the outcomes of major wrestling events like Royal Rumble and WrestleMania, and they dive into topics like award ceremonies specific to wrestling. Unique to this series is the blend of interviews with both established wrestlers and creators within the wrestling and comics space, showcasing cross-industry insights that resonate with fans of both forms of entertainment. The discussions often intersect wrestling narratives with cultural trends, making the content relevant not just to wrestling aficionados but... more

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1. Maya World
2. Mr. Warren Hayes
3. Kyle Starks
4. Harry Burkett
5. Laynie Luck
6. Jamesen Shook
7. Stu Saks
8. Paul Pratt

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