Shut Up and Wrestle with Brian Solomon

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 just passed away last week at the age of 84. Conducted during the writing … Continue reading Episode 289: From the Archives – Bruce Swayze → The post Episode 289: From the Archives – Bruce Swayze appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

The final chapter of Shut Up and Wrestle’s NWA World Champions series is here, as Brian R. Solomon chats with Stick to Wrestling’s John McAdam about the championship career and legacy of the final touring NWA World heavyweight champion in the classic mold, “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair. From Flair’s first NWA title win in … Continue reading Episode 238: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 13 – Ric Flair → The post Episode 238: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 13 – Ric Flair appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #237 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes back to the show writer and historian Jon Langmead, for a conversation on eccentric mid 20th century wrestling promoter Jack Pfefer. Brian and Jon compare notes on their visits to the Jack Pfefer Archive … Continue reading Episode 237: Jon Langmead Talks Jack Pfefer → The post Episode 237: Jon Langmead Talks Jack Pfefer appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #236 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes back to the show Texas wrestling historian Greg Klein, whose new book The Texas Rasslin’ Wars of the 1950s delves into one of the most contentious battles of the territorial era. It’s a look … Continue reading Episode 236: Greg Klein Returns → The post Episode 236: Greg Klein Returns appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #235 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week’s “family edition” of the show brings the return of Brian’s wife, Jaimee! Plus, as a special bonus, the debut of Brian’s son, Peter–the little boy whose voice kicks off the show every week. Unique insights from … Continue reading Episode 235: Family Edition → The post Episode 235: Family Edition appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.