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George Napolitano Joins When It Was Real — Legendary Wrestling Photographer Shares His Untold Stories Wrestling photojournalism icon George Napolitano sits down with When It Was Real for an unforgettable conversation about his decades behind the lens. From Madison Square Garden classics to rare behind-the-scenes moments with Bruno Sammartino, Andre the Giant, Ric Flair, and more — George opens the vault and shares the untold stories behind some of wrestling's most iconic images. A must-watch for every old-school wrestling fan! #GeorgeNapolitano #WhenItWasReal #ProWrestling #WrestlingHistory #BrunoSammartino #RicFlair #AndreTheGiant #WrestlingLegends #WrestlingPhotography #ClassicWrestling Join noted author, historian, and actor Nikita Breznikov as he teams up with Monte & The Pharaoh Mainstay Benny “The One and Only Playa” Scala for a very special episode of “When It Was Real." Each week, Nikita and Benny will delve into the sacred history of the WWWF/WWF in the 1970's. This week's episode is entitled “The Ides of April” and is devoted exclusively to the April 30, 1977 match between Bruno Sammartino and Superstar Graham. The guys will be joined by a true icon in the world of professional wrestling, legendary Hall of Fame photographer George Napolitano. Nikita, George, and Benny will discuss one of the most historic matches in the annals of wrestling. Despite the passage of nearly a half century, this match will never be forgotten, and undoubtedly changed the course of wrestling history. Take a ride in the Wrestling Wayback Machine to one of the greatest eras in the history of wrestling. Benny and Nikita, your Co-Pilots, promise you a safe trip and a guaranteed nostalgia overload! #whenitwasreal #georgenapolitano #nikitabreznikov #april301977 #superstarbillygraham

Welcome to the patreon early video release of episode 5 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind - where we look back at classic shows from the archives of John Arezzi, going back to the very early days of pro wrestling talk on the radio. On this episode - we will review show #5 show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY on May 7th, 1989.  The Power Twins are in-studio while the NWA Wrestle War 1989 pay-per-view takes place! Also, classic audio with Captain Lou Albano, The Iron Sheik, Mike Rotundo, George Napolitano and more! The debut phone call with Joey from Babylon "The Dean of Wrestling" Plus the phone callers start to revolt against The Power Twins, they don't care and then they "shoot" on The Unpredictable Johnny Rodz!  Live NWA reports from the listeners, Unmerciful taunting of a studio guest Marty Pereira  and much more! Jam packed with lots of historic firsts and lots of laughs! Host - John Arezzi Co-Host and Creative Director - Marsh Patreon Executive Producer Joseph Holloway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome wrestling journalist legends Bill Apter and George Napolitano! Bill and George share their stories of how that got Into the wrestling business and some of the incredible moments in history they've been a part of. The guys also discuss the power and influence of the wrestling magazines of the past and how they'll live on forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome wrestling journalist legends Bill Apter and George Napolitano! Bill and George share their stories of how that got Into the wrestling business and some of the incredible moments in history they've been a part of. The guys also discuss the power and influence of the wrestling magazines of the past and how they'll live on forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the guest is renowned wrestling photographer/writer George Napolitano, whose work has been seen in magazines, in books and everywhere else across 50+ years covering pro wrestling. Napolitano discusses traveling to the different territories, as well as what his relationships were like in wrestling from The Rock to Superstar Billy Graham to Paul Heyman and more.

Here is episode 108 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast - covering what was the final show of its almost 5 year run.  The show was broadcast on 1240 WGBB AM, in West Babylon NY. It was show 263 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight series which aired on January 22, 1995   Marsh and I review this "finale" which featured (fittingly so) Cactus Jack, as our last guest! We announce plans to carry on with the all NEW podcast - THE PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT - REWIND, which will kick off in time for the 35th Anniversary which was April, 1989.  We will have 2 specials before we go back to 1989. The first of which will be a show reviewing the ORIGIN of PWS, broadcast between 1975-77 during my years at Grahm Jr. College.  We will then have a 2nd special, reviewing the 1 show I did in the fall of 1985 with George Napolitano at WNYG (we were cancelled after one episode!). Then its back to 35 years ago, covering the April 1989 Pro Wrestling Broadcasts, then May 1989 and each month thereafter. SO - MORE TO COME!!!!! Host - John Arezzi Producer and Creative Director - Marsh Patreon Executive Producers - Anthony Pires and Joe Holloway JOIN THE PATREON PAGE FOR THIS PODCAST AND EXPERIENCE 50 YEARS OF HISTORY FROM THE ARCHIVES OF WRESTLING HISTORIAN AND CO-AUTHOR OF THE BEST SELLING BOOK MAT MEMORIES HERE: https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight Follow John Arezzi Here: https://twitter.com/johnarezzi https://instagram.com/johnarezzi https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight https://www.facebook.com/JohnArezzisMatMemories Order a copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://a.co/d/4TXWVAv Copyright 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As I wrap up the work on my upcoming DragonKingKarl Stern's 1984-1985 Pro Wrestling Omnibus book I wanted to review a magazine from that time frame. So, I struck outside the usual Apter mags and decided to review a George Napolitano offering: Main Event Wrestling from November 1984 featuring Hulk Hogan, Kerry Von Erich, Jimmy Snuka, and a ton of Puerto Rican news for some reason. Also a hilarious Kerry Von Erich verses Ric Flair photo and some of, hands down, the wackiest ads we have seen so far. Grab your witches amulet and questionable firearm and let's talk some wrestling!

Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast Episode 79 - Superstar Billy Graham Special Here is episode 79 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast.    This episode is a special tribute to the great Superstar Billy Graham, who died after years of ill health, on May 17th. Joining me on this special episode to discuss the life and career of Superstar Billy Graham are George Napolitano, my life long friend, mentor, and the man who was probably Billy's closest friend in the wrestling business.  We have pulled a clip of George and other reporters interviewing Graham on December 15th, 1975 right before he made his Madison Sq. Garden debut. Keith Elliot Greenberg, who wrote with Billy, his memoir "Billy Graham - Tangled Ropes".  Keith goes over Billy's career after his loss to Bob Backlund in 1978, and the later part of his life. Host - John Arezzi Special Guests - George Napolitano and Keith Elliot Greenberg Producer and Creative Director - Marsh Patreon Executive Producers - Anthony Pires and Joseph Holloway JOIN THE PATREON PAGE FOR THIS PODCAST AND EXPERIENCE 50 YEARS OF HISTORY FROM THE ARCHIVES OF WRESTLING HISTORIAN AND CO-AUTHOR OF THE BEST SELLING BOOK MAT MEMORIES HERE: https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi Check out our eBay page for some very cool items – with more added each week! https://www.ebay.com/usr/matmemories Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight Follow John Arezzi Here: https://twitter.com/johnarezzi https://instagram.com/johnarezzi https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight https://www.facebook.com/JohnArezzisMatMemories ORDER John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets"  https://a.co/d/6BSGUK8 Copyright 2023: Mat Memories, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of "Busted Open," hosts Dave LaGreca, Tommy Dreamer and Bully Ray are joined by Keith Elliot Greenberg and George Napolitano to discuss the life and career of Superstar Billy Graham in this special tribute show. 

Hello, wrestling fans! It's time for Episode #45 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week my guest is legendary wrestling photographer George Napolitano! Fresh from getting put over by The Rock like a million bucks, George graced me with his presence for a great discussion of his more than half a … Continue reading Episode 45: George Napolitano → The post Episode 45: George Napolitano appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

On this episode of The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian R. Solomon are joined by legendary photographer, journalist, and magazine publisher George Napolitano, who photographed SummerSlam 2022 for PWI and shot ringside for Ric Flair's Last Match. George talks about both events, while also reminiscing about his long history covering the sport.   Follow George: https://twitter.com/Starshot9 Subscribe to PWI: https://prowrestlingillustrated.secure.darwin.cx/I21APWIP 

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Welcome to the 21st episode of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast! This episode will feature a deep dive into the Origin of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight with Co-Host Bob Smith and the one man wrestling encyclopedia, Don Laible! We cover the pro wrestling radio scene before the PWS - and the lighting of the spark that motivated John Arezzi to begin the show. We take you through the college days with some amazing vintage clips from 1975-76 on the original PWS from Grahm Jr. College in Boston.  We then go to 1985 to discuss the one show run of PWS on WNYG with George Napolitano. Then we go back to 1989 for the return of PWS on WNYG with inside stories never heard before!   A 2 hour 34 minute look back! Hosts: John Arezzi & Bob Smith Time Capsule with Donny Laible Producer and Show Editor: Alex "A-Rob" Robertson Creative Director: Marsh Patreon Executive Producers: Jeremy Priest & Matt Walsh Copyright 2022: Mat Memories, LLC JOIN THE PATREON PAGE FOR THIS PODCAST AND EXPERIENCE 50 YEARS OF HISTORY FROM THE ARCHIVES OF WRESTLING HISTORIAN AND CO-AUTHOR OF THE BEST SELLING BOOK MAT MEMORIES HERE: https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight Follow John Arezzi Here: https://twitter.com/johnarezzi https://instagram.com/johnarezzi https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight https://www.facebook.com/JohnArezzisMatMemories Order a signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here:  https://py.pl/1SjMeX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Timestamp: 00:50 - Welcome back (stay with us until the last stop)!03:15 - Special guest George Napolitano05:40 - Back to the beginning7:00 - From wrestling to Rock & Roll12:00 - Where it all started 20:00 - The birth of wrestling merch 25:45 - Puerto Rico30:10 - His own magazine38:40 - Turning down Mister McMahon47:35 - MLW 50:40 - The shooter instinct 55:00 - Wrap up with Andre, Hulk & The RockCREDITS:Cary Silkin on Twitter -@rohcaryCary Silkin on FacebookIan Riccaboni on Twitter - @ianriccaboniIan Riccaboni on FacebookProduction by Bisson Creative

Turnbuckle Turmoil is extremely happy to bring you the legendary wrestling photographer George Napolitano. George has worked in the wrestling industry for decades and has been present for some of the most historic happenings in wrestling history. He's put out several books on wrestling and has worked for many wrestling magazines over the years. He was such a big deal in the magazines that commentators used to name drop that he was at the shows to give them a more important feel. You knew if George was at ringside taking pictures then it must be a big time show. We'll sit down on him and try to scratch the surface of his experiences in professional wrestling. Make sure to grab a seat and get an education on wrestling from someone that has seen and done more than just about anyone else in the industry.

This week on John Arezzi’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight Then & Now, John & The Great Brian Last look at the original broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight from October 21, 1990! Herb Abrams calls in with John Tolos to talk about the UWF! Woman calls in! Plus Don Laible with the news, George Napolitano, George from … Continue reading Episode 78: October 21, 1990 → The post Episode 78: October 21, 1990 appeared first on John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Then & Now.

Dave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer delve into the significance of Pro Wrestling magazines with specials guests Bill Apter, Stu Saks and George Napolitano.

Jibba Jaba with Diafullah Dobashi - EP205 - Go down the road on Memory Lane. Also never before told story about the the Legendary WWE Hall of Famer Howard Finkel with George Napolitano. A professional photographer specializing in images of wrestling events. He has published many pictorial books. He received the Jim Melby Award in 2013 and was inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2017. Formally known as Chew the Fat with Diafullah Dobashi. Is hosted by professional wrestler and entertainer. The Beast from the Middle East, Yemeni Maniac, The Modern Day Sheik, Diafullah The Butcher Dobashi. You can listen to Jibba Jabba with Diafullah Dobashi on SPOTFY & Apple Podcast or where you may get your podcast from.Website for links and latest episodes at: www.DobashiRadioTakedownNetwork.comPro Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum website: www.PWHF.orgEmail: ButcherSpit@gmail.comFor our official SWAG apparel: www.butcherspit.com  

This week on John Arezzi’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight Then & Now, John & The Great Brian Last look at the original broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight from October 22, 1989!  Dave Meltzer calls in to talk the latest news and take calls!  George Napolitano calls in with Road Warriors news and to talk Halloween Havoc!  … Continue reading Episode 26: October 22, 1989 → The post Episode 26: October 22, 1989 appeared first on John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Then & Now.

Chew the Fat with Diafullah Dobashi - EP189 -   George Napolitano is a professional photographer specializing in images of wrestling events. He has published many pictorial books. He received the Jim Melby Award in 2013 and was inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2017. Hosted by Professional Wrestler and 3x UIWA North American Champion, The Beast from the Middle East, Yemeni Maniac, The Modern Day Sheik, Diafullah The Butcher Dobashi. With special guest and talks on all combative sports and entertainment and a SOAPBOX TO SPEAK ON ANYTHING. “CENSORED FREE!" Anything can happen on Chew the Fat with Diafullah Dobashi. Send emails to: ChewTheFatWithDobashi@gmail.com Website: www.DobashiRadioTakedownNetwork.com

Chew the Fat with Diafullah Dobashi - EP189 - George Napolitano is a professional photographer specializing in images of wrestling events. He has published many pictorial books. He received the Jim Melby Award in 2013 and was inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2017. Hosted by Professional Wrestler and 3x UIWA North American Champion, The Beast from the Middle East, Yemeni Maniac, The Modern Day Sheik, Diafullah The Butcher Dobashi. With special guest and talks on all combative sports and entertainment and a SOAPBOX TO SPEAK ON ANYTHING. “CENSORED FREE!" Anything can happen on Chew the Fat with Diafullah Dobashi. Send emails to: ChewTheFatWithDobashi@gmail.com Website: www.DobashiRadioTakedownNetwork.com

SGTW presents our annual special show live from the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in Wichita Falls, Texas for Induction Weekend 2019. We talk to legends, such as Abdullah The Butcher, Original Midnight Express member Randy Rose, Bob Roop, George Napolitano, Andrew Anderson, Carmine Despirito, PWHF President Cowboy Johnny Mantell and his wife K, as well as current stars, like Miranda Gordy and MLW's The Dirty Blondes.

We head back into the 'Wrestling Way Back Machine' to revisit the Golden Era of Professional Wrestling with Photographer George Napolitano. We are one week close to 80's Wrestling Con! And, as always, we're taking your calls LIVE on the air!!

take a little time to listen to a good interview with famed WWE/Wrestling Photographer and his insight on wrestling now and then. His experiences at Wrestlemania and also the Andre The Giant Documentary. Over 30 of his pistures were featured in the documentary by HBO. Thank you to @deportandoconSpeedy for the usage f this audio.

SGTW presents a special tribute to the life and legacy of Bruno Sammartino.  In this tribute, Stew gets reflections and stories as he chats with legendary photographer and Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee George Napolitano, long time wrestling journalist Mike Mooneyham, good friend and former Ring of Honor owner Cary Silkin, legendary wrestler and current Cauliflower Alley Club president and CEO B Brian Blair, and SiriusXM Busted Open host David LaGreca.

X-Pac welcomes George Napolitano to discuss the life of Bruno Sammartino. Later in the show Ryan Nemeth and Judas Draven discuss their upcoming event with Nuclear Heat Wrestling benefitting Dogs Without Borders and more on a brand new episode of X-Pac 12360! About The Show: Sean “X-Pac” Waltman brings a podcast with a full circle look at life from outside the squared circle. PodcastOne presents X-Pac 12360. X-Pac has many stories to tell that may help listeners relate, inspire them in their own lives, or just be entertained. And of course, there will be guests. So plan on seeing his group of usual suspects along with a mix of wrestlers, celebrities, and comedians. X-Pac has known and shared many road trips, locker rooms, and life moments with these guests. Where these conversations will go? No one knows, but we do know they will be entertaining. With X-Pac, guests are just friends hanging out having a chat about old times and new frontiers. Listening to these conversations will make you feel like you are a fly on the locker room, green room, or bar wall. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/x-pac-12360/support

This week, David Penzer and Mike Freland open the show recapping the incredible matchup between Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega from New Japan Pro Wrestling’s “Wrestle Kingdom 12” show in Tokyo, Japan on January 4th. Jericho and Omega put on a show for the ages and the guys discuss the story behind the match, the […] The post Sitting Ringside: Chris Jericho/Kenny Omega Recap & George Napolitano appeared first on Radio Influence.