
A lively discussion about the world of pro wrestling, hosted by Pro Wrestling Illustrated Senior Writer Al Castle and Contributing Writer Brian Solomon.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 200 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsWrestling | |||

Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon catch up with Alfonso Lopez, PWI's lead Mexican lucha libre correspondent, to parse through the latest wrestling happenings in his home country. The recent mask-vs.-mask match between El Grande Americano (Ludwig Kaiser) a... more
On this episode of the PWI Podcast, Senior Writer Al Castle is joined by PWI Editor-in-Chief Kevin McElvaney to catch up on a variety of big news stories, including the passing of Ted Turner, the premiere of the Hulk Hogan documentary on Netflix, the... more
Once again, Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon are joined by the Steve "Mongo" McMichael of the #PWIPodcast, Jason McVeigh, to pick up right where they left off last week. The guys offer an exhaustive, no-holds-barred review of WrestleMania 42, including t... more
A few days before "The Grandaddy Of Them All," PWI's Al Castle, Brian R. Solomon, and Jason McVeigh gather 'round the proverbial card table to make their official predictions and share their final thoughts about #WrestleMania42 in Las Vegas. Plus: a ... more
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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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Pro wrestling-focused discussions led by two veteran PWI voices, with frequent guest commentators from journalism, wrestling promotion circles, and related media. Episodes typically dissect current storylines, promotions' booking choices, and industry trends, often blending long-form interviews with roundtable analysis. A standout trait is the show's breadth: it mixes insider perspectives, book and fashion angles, and cross-media connections (comics, acting, publishing), making it appealing to serious fans, industry peers, and potential sponsors looking for a knowledgeable audience. The format tends to favor candid takes, nostalgia, and behind-the-scenes context over purely hot takes, which can be both insightful and polarizing depending on... more
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Recent guests on Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents include:
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2. Mike Bessler
3. McKenzie Mitchell
4. Maya World
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6. Kyle Starks
7. Harry Burkett
8. Laynie Luck
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