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Shut Up and Wrestle with Brian Solomon

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Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #242 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes to the show, from across the Atlantic Ocean in Italy, Frank Mandolini!

A former wrestling podcaster and contributor to Pro Wr... more

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #241 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes back to the show Jeff “The Booker” Bowdren, to discuss his new book, The Best of the ’80s: One Man’s Choices for the Best Matc... more

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #240 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes back to the show writer and historian Brad Balukjian, author of THE SIX-PACK!

Brian and Brad discuss their latest Patreon pro... more

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #239 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian dips back into his audio archive to share a 2020 interview he conducted with Canadian journeyman wrestler “Beautiful” Bruce Swayze, who... more

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Jeff Bowdren
Author of The Best of the 80s, One Man's Choices for the Best Matches of a Decade of Change
The Book's author, Bowdren and Barry on Arcadian Vanguard Network
Episode: Episode 241: Jeff Bowdren Talks the Best of the 1980s
Brad Balukjian
Wrestling author and historian, author of The Six-Pack
Brad Pack / Patreon
Episode: Episode 240: Brad Balukjian Returns
Bruce Swayze
Journeyman wrestler from Canada who competed across multiple territories
Canadian wrestling circuits (NWF, IWA, etc.)
Episode: Episode 239: From the Archives – Bruce Swayze
Jaimee Smith Solomon
Wife of the host, frequent contributor to the family edition
Self/Family
Episode: Episode 235: Family Edition
Peter Solomon
The host's son, a nine-year-old with fresh, candid opinions on wrestling
Self/Family
Episode: Episode 235: Family Edition
Howard Baum
Howard Baum, Arcadian Vanguard contributor and wrestling historian
Arcadian Vanguard
Episode: Episode 234: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 12 – Dusty Rhodes
Ed Helinski
Former editor of WWF Magazine; Titan Sports insider
WWF Magazine / Titan Sports
Episode: Episode 233: Ed Helinski Returns
Dan Higgins
Author of Lords of the Ring, The World According to Wrestling
Constable
Episode: Episode 229: Dan Higgins
Dan Murphy
Co-author of The Wrestler's Wrestlers
Author/Historian
Episode: Episode 228: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 11 – Harley Race

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Brian Solomon
Host of Shut Up and Wrestle with Brian Solomon

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 269 ratings
  • Easy listen

    I mean this with utmost respect and admiration…this is the greatest background podcast in the history of mankind. Join in mid convo with Brian and his guest, bounce out and come back to the convo and you’re still engaged!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Abba Zabba Dabba Doo
    United Statesa month ago
  • Some good episodes however the host who tells us every episode he worked for the WWE (yes we are aware) is a VInce apologist. Considering the amount of ex WWE staff he has on they have barely touched the surface and prefer remembering the good old days. Wouldn't be amazed if still getting a paycheck or pension from the WWE

    Hates anything wcw accordingly

    Podcast Addict
    1
    anoncoolio
    4 months ago
  • Best wrestling podcast for historians

    Read Brian Solomon’s books, too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OldAndWise-ish
    United States5 months ago
  • Weekly listening

    Good interviewer who does his research and has a variety of interesting guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J Filet 9
    United States5 months ago
  • Fantastic Wrestling History

    I’ve been a wrestling fan since I was a little shaver in 1976. Am listening to the NWA a world Champions and loving it! Have listened to a number of the other episodes as well and they take me back. Keep up the good work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NLCBishop1
    United States7 months ago

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Episode 241: Jeff Bowdren Talks the Best of the 1980s
Q: What motivated the choice of the top matches from the 1980s?
Bowdren explains it as a combination of personal impact from the era, the lasting spectacle, and how revisiting the matches after 30 years shows whether they still hold up beyond the memory of the time.
Episode 240: Brad Balukjian Returns
Q: What makes the 1986 Hogan-Orndorff era and the Toronto Big Event particularly compelling from a historical perspective?
The hosts and Brad unpack the event as a turning point with massive attendance, the interplay of marketing, venue partnerships, and how archival numbers illuminate the reality behind the hype, showing a complex and transitional moment in WWF history.
Episode 240: Brad Balukjian Returns
Q: How did you approach sourcing and validating the 1963 Vince McMahon Senior diaries and other archival materials?
Brad describes obtaining access through a close contact (an official who provided the diaries), the importance of pages written by Vince McMahon Senior, and the ongoing process of verifying details against other sources like box office data and independent archives.
Episode 236: Greg Klein Returns
Q: Can you tell listeners more about where your new book can be obtained and what sparked its creation?
Greg Klein explains that The Texas Rasslin Wars in the 1950s is available through his promotional site gregkleinpresents.com, where signed copies can be ordered, and highlights that the book expands on Texas wrestling history beyond the commonly known narratives, exploring archival materials and the broader territorial context.
Episode 234: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 12 – Dusty Rhodes
Q: Why was Dusty Rhodes included in a series about touring NWA World Heavyweight Champions despite a relatively short 1981 reign?
Because his 1981 tour, where he defended the belt around the country for an intense but finite run, exemplified the touring champion model and demonstrated how Dusty could unify a national appeal with regional bursts, making him a pivotal case study for the era.

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What is Shut Up and Wrestle about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on deep-dive conversations about wrestling history, eras, and culture, often anchored by a meticulous host who champions archival research and long-form storytelling. Episodes commonly explore territory days, legendary feuds, and the intersection of wrestling with media, pop culture, and politics, featuring historians, authors, and insiders who offer context, critique, and vivid backstage anecdotes. A notable strength is the host's ability to weave historical analysis with personal memories, creating a grounded, literature-rich perspective that appeals to serious fans and historians alike. The format often includes thorough analysis of promotions, title reigns, and prominent figures, with occasional crossovers into museum,... more

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Recent guests on Shut Up and Wrestle include:

1. Jeff Bowdren
2. Brad Balukjian
3. Bruce Swayze
4. Jaimee Smith Solomon
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7. Ed Helinski
8. Dan Higgins

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