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Best podcasts about pro wrestling spotlight

Latest podcast episodes about pro wrestling spotlight

Hamin Media Group
Pro Wrestling Spotlight: The Arseno Hall Show! (1989-1994)

Hamin Media Group

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 71:18


The PWR Boys are on a mission to campaign for something long overdue! We want Arsenio Hall to be inducted into the Celebrity Wing of the WWE Hall of Fame! This spotlight pays tribute to a true wrestling fan who truly understood the sport and allowed WWE wrestlers to remain in character and conduct hilarious interviews during his peak on late-night television from 1989 to 1994. He interviewed the likes of Savage, Hulk Hogan, Warrior, and Rick Rude, among others. The Power Boys celebrate a man who helped mainstream wrestling even further!   FOLLOW THE BOYS ON TWITTER:   The Professor - @pwhustleprof Tommy Wonder - @TheeTommyWonder Jay B - @TheP1JB The Pro Wrasslin' Reflection - @PWReflection   #tv #television #tvshowreview #tvshow #movies #moviereviews #MovieReview #WWE #WWERaw #Smackdown #TNA #TNAImpactwrestling #impactwrestling #WWENXT #AEW #aewdymamite #aewallout #aewcollision #wrestling #prowrestling #retro #retrowrestling #oldschoolwrestling #WWF #NWA #Wrestlemania #RoyalRumble

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight
Episode 23 - March 27th, 1993 Cactus Jack, Nikolai Volkoff, Fred the Elephant Boy

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 63:09


Welcome to Episode 23 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND. Today's episode features an original uncut episode of the historic talk show, hosted by John Arezzi. On this episode we share the March 27th, 1993 broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on 1050 AM WEVD in New York City, NY. Another entertaining show with Cactus Jack who interacts with the callers and in studio guest Fred the Elephant Boy from The Howard Stern Show. They announce Cactus's first appearance on the Stern show! Nikolai Volkoff calls in as well and discusses his tour to Africa.   Host - John Arezzi 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://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight  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 2025 Alexander Media Services, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hamin Media Group
Pro Wrestling Spotlight: The Ultimate Warrior vs. Ravishing Rick Rude 1989-1990

Hamin Media Group

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 111:54


The boys are back, and it's time to relive an entertaining rivalry from Jay B's golden era. What I would love right now, is for all the Reflectionites to sit back and enjoy the nostalgia of the Rick Rude/Ultimate Warrior rivalry from 1989 to 1990. Two equally larger-than-life personas captivated WWE fans in the late 1980s, and their feud was a great mid-card match that was almost as good as Hulk Hogan's main event feud at that time. This rivalry was a litmus test for both the Warrior and the heat magnet Rude, and it made this feud truly special. Enjoy the discussion!   FOLLOW THE BOYS ON TWITTER:   The Professor - @pwhustleprof Tommy Wonder - @TheeTommyWonder Jay B - @TheP1JB  The Pro Wrasslin' Reflection - @PWReflection   #tv #television #tvshowreview #tvshow #movies #moviereviews #MovieReview #WWE #WWERaw #Smackdown #TNA #TNAImpactwrestling #impactwrestling #WWENXT #AEW #aewdymamite #aewallout #aewcollision #wrestling #prowrestling #retro #retrowrestling #oldschoolwrestling #WWF #NWA #Wrestlemania #RoyalRumble

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight
Lucha Star Konnan makes his debut! Terry Funk shoots on Honky Tonk Man

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 65:39


Welcome to Episode 22 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND. Today's episode features an original uncut episode of the historic talk show, hosted by John Arezzi. On this episode we share the March 6th, 1993 broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on 1050 AM WEVD in New York City, NY. Mexican Sensation KONNAN makes his Pro Wrestling Spotlight debut - appearing in studio. This was the first time I met him, and we were in the middle of discussing bringing AAA Lucha Libre to the United States. Also - Terry Funk joins for the entire show and meets Konnan for the first time as well. Honky Tonk Man calls in and causes a disruption - only to get Funk riled up and a shoot barrage from the Funker ensues! Callers weigh in, and more!   Host - John Arezzi 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://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight  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 2025 Alexander Media Services, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hamin Media Group
Pro Wrestling Spotlight: The Face & Heel Turn Of Babydoll… THAT JEZEBEL!

Hamin Media Group

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 82:01


The boys are back, and it's time to shine a spotlight on the greatest turns in wrestling history! This week, the boys focus on the iconic face-to-heel turn of the legendary JEZEBEL BABY-DOLL. She was the epitome of perfection, gracing the ring with only the top men in wrestling. However, in 1986, her life took an unexpected turn when she found herself entangled in a triangle between Tully Blanchard, Dusty Rhodes, and Ric Flair. The boys reminisce about her invaluable contributions to igniting the captivating storylines during the Carolina days.   FOLLOW THE BOYS ON TWITTER:   The Professor - @pwhustleprof Tommy Wonder - @TheeTommyWonder Jay B - @TheP1JB   #tv #television #tvshowreview #tvshow #movies #moviereviews #MovieReview #WWE #WWERaw #Smackdown #TNA #TNAImpactwrestling #impactwrestling #WWENXT #AEW #aewdymamite #aewallout #aewcollision #wrestling #prowrestling #retro #retrowrestling #oldschoolwrestling #WWF #NWA #Wrestlemania #RoyalRumble

Hamin Media Group
Pro Wrestling Spotlight: Greatest World Title Victories

Hamin Media Group

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 108:51


THE PODCAST VERSION WILL ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE EVERY SATURDAY MORING, AT 7AM ON ALL PODCAST PLATFORMS! SEARCH HAMIN MEDIA GROUP @HaminMediaGroup   The professor is back, and the spotlight is shining bright once again! What is the most exhilarating emotion experienced by a wrestling fan? Witnessing the coronation of a new heavyweight champion! The boys will reminisce about their unforgettable title changes that captivated their wrestling fandom, from the Hulkamania era to the Kofimania!!! From fulfilling a childhood dream to achieving their destiny, these title changes have left an indelible mark on their journey. We eagerly anticipate that the boys will do justice to all the Reflectionites who have been following their journey.   FOLLOW THE BOYS ON TWITTER: The Professor - @pwhustleprof Tommy Wonder - @TheeTommyWonder  

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight
The Ultimate Warrior live - his first shoot interview ever!

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 59:15


Welcome to Episode 21 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND. Today's episode features an original uncut episode of the historic talk show, hosted by John Arezzi. On this episode we share the February 27th, 1993 broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on 1050 AM WEVD in New York City, NY. We bring on this show a live interview with THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR, which could very well be the first EVER shoot interview with anyone. Warrior discusses his departure from the WWF, his building the WARRIOR brand! The other big story covered is the return to WCW of RIC FLAIR - after his departure from WWF, and the same week - HULK HOGAN returns to the fed at Monday Night Raw! Georgiann Makropolus of the Wrestling Chatterbox appears as well! A jammed pack vintage show from 32 years ago! Don Laible has the news capsule, callers weigh in, and more!   Host - John Arezzi 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://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight  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 2025 Alexander Media Services, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wrestling with Heart with Stanley Karr
Wrestling with Heart episode 169: special guest John Arezzi

Wrestling with Heart with Stanley Karr

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 36:15


Send us a textHad the pleasure of speaking with author and broadcaster John Arezzi! Arezzi currently is the host of the podcasts Pro Wrestling Then & Now and Mat Memories in addition to being a co-host of The Terry Collins Show. On episode 169, we discussed becoming a wrestling fan, doing photography for various wrestling shows, favorite guests on his radio show Pro Wrestling Spotlight, getting involved with charity work, and more! Check out John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-arezzis-pro-wrestling-spotlight/id1591969390https://open.spotify.com/show/0Zo1mTthzJJjCl2H8oXjdOhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlightCheck out Mat Memories here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mat-memories-from-madison-square-garden/id1593142352https://open.spotify.com/show/7HSZqg7Cb8PtxEkTkK3Wd3Check out The Terry Collins Show here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-terry-collins-show/id1733915146https://open.spotify.com/show/4lRYxIAbKSGHvhlfFeZ32bhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheTerryCollinsShowAre you a pro wrestler and have done community service and/or charity work? E-mail the podcast at wrestlingwithheart@yahoo.com and tell us if you would be interested in being interviewed.Follow us on:Facebook: Wrestling with Heart with Stanley KarrBluesky: @wrestlingwithheart.bsky.socialInstagram: @wrestlingwithheartThreads: @wrestlingwithheartHear Wrestling with Heart on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Hear Wrestling with Heart on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46cviL5...Hear Wrestling with Heart on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-wr...Donate to my Patreon and subscribe to my content here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84502525Support the show

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight
From February 20th, 1993 Kerry Von Erich's suicide covered on Pro Wrestling Spotlight

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 64:28


Welcome to Episode 20 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND. Today's episode features an original uncut episode of the historic talk show, hosted by John Arezzi. On this episode we share the February 20th, 1993 broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on 1050 AM WEVD in New York City, NY. This episode marked the return of Pro Wrestling Spotlight on WEVD after a several month absence! We go on the air with the report that Kerry Von Erich has committed suicide with a statement direct from law enforcement in Texas. Paul E. Dangerously (Paul Heyman) who is in the studio reacts, as does Dave Meltzer from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We are later joined by Cactus Jack (Mick Foley) on the telephone. Don Laible has the news capsule, callers weigh in, and more!   Host - John Arezzi 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://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight  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 2025 Alexander Media Services, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast
INTERVIEW CLASSIC (10 YRS AGO): Road Warrior Animal reflects on career + Jack Korpela & John Arezzi talk Reigns-Bryan dilemma, Lesnar, more

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 165:26


In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (2-13-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller talked current WWE happenings with ex-WWE announcer (late 2000s) Jack Korpela and ex-Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio host John Arezzi (late-1900s through mid-2000s) including the Daniel Bryan-Roman Reigns dilemma, NXT Takeover's main event, Brock Lesnar's value to WWE, how WWE reacts to crowds behind the scenes, and more.Then in a bonus interview from earlier in the month (2-4-2015), Pat McNeill interviewed "Road Warrior" Animal and Justin Credible with live caller questions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight
Vince Russo, Jim Cornette and Dave Meltzer on the same Pro Wrestling Spotlight show from February, 1992

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 65:46


Episode 19 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND featuring uncut orginal episodes of the historic talk show with Wrestling Historian John Arezzi. On this episode is the original broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which originally aired on February 9th, 1992 on 1050 AM WEVD in New York City, NY. This episode features something that would NEVER happen today. On the same show, Vince Russo (when he was my partner - his beginning days in Pro Wrestling), Jim Cornette and Dave Meltzer. This is truly a classic episode from the archives of John Arezzi! Don Laible has the news capsule, callers weigh in, and more!   Host - John Arezzi 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://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight  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 2025 Alexander Media Services, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hamin Media Group
Pro Wrestling Spotlight: Jerry Lawler vs. Kerry Von Erich

Hamin Media Group

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 87:14


The PWR is back with a “Greatest Rivalries” that on paper is every “Marktards”wet dream! The unification match between Jerry Lawler and Kerry Von Erich in 1988! Tommy and The Professor will discuss why this match, both before and after, has always been a major headache for everyone involved. How a desperate attempt turned into a bad situation for everyone. Finally, we ask, why didn't Kerry win? An interesting discussion awaits you, Reflectionites! FOLLOW THE BOYS ON TWITTER: The Professor - @pwhustleprof Tommy Wonder - @TheeTommyWonder #tv #television #tvshowreview #tvshow #movies #moviereviews #MovieReview #WWE #WWERaw #Smackdown #TNA #TNAImpactwrestling #impactwrestling #WWENXT #AEW #aewdymamite #aewallout #aewcollision #wrestling #prowrestling #retro #retrowrestling #oldschoolwrestling #WWF #NWA #Wrestlemania

Hamin Media Group
Pro Wrestling Spotlight: WWE European Championship

Hamin Media Group

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 84:14


It's been a while since the PWR Boys did a spotlight on a championship title! After countless requests, the Professor decided to focus on a belt with unlimited potential, but it quickly fizzled out. The Professor and Tommy will now spotlight the WWE European title! From Davey Boy Smith to D-Lo Brown, from Shane McMahon to Kurt Angle, this title could have been on a legacy level like the Television Championship. But the boys will explain why it failed so quickly and whether a resurrection is possible. Let's discuss Reflectionites!   FOLLOW THE BOYS ON TWITTER:   The Professor - @pwhustleprof Tommy Wonder - @TheeTommyWonder   #tv #television #tvshowreview #tvshow #movies #moviereviews #MovieReview #WWE #WWERaw #Smackdown #TNA #TNAImpactwrestling #impactwrestling #WWENXT #AEW #aewdymamite #aewallout #aewcollision #wrestling #prowrestling #retro #retrowrestling #oldschoolwrestling #WWF #NWA #Wrestlemania

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight
Going back to New Years 1991 to relive some unforgettable moments!

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 110:01


Welcome to Episode 16 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind. As we close out 2024 - we go way back into the archives and share the original episode of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon on December 29th, 1991!  Show 140 turns out to be the last on WGBB until 1994! The show has a cliff hanger ending, with the audience not knowing if new executive producer VINCE RUSSO and I we will be back on WGBB in January 1992, or move to a new station, WEVD 1050 AM in New York City. In Studio guests are the always obnoxious and insulting THE POWER TWINS. Plus we cover highlights from the past few years with many classic moments with Terry Funk, Cactus Jack, the unforgettable argument Paul E. Dangerously had with a listeners Mom, Lucious Johnny Valiant with Ivan Koloff, and many more! We also take calls from the listeners. A historic end to the WGBB run. Host - John Arezzi 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://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight  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 Alexander Media Services, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hamin Media Group
Pro Wrestling Spotlight: The “Perfect” Team For Survivor Series!

Hamin Media Group

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 66:03


Seasons greetings, Refelctionites! It's the season of giving, and the PWR Boys want to give you a very special Greatest Baby Face Turns Spotlight! The PWR Boys take you back to 1992, when a babyface turn was the ultimate pivot for WWE. With Warrior fired again, a hole needed to be filled in the co-main event slot at Survivor Series 1992. Who was Macho Man going to pick to fight off Ric Flair and Razor Ramon? In a shocking twist, Macho chose Mr. Perfect! The PWR Boys delve into how this slow build turned into a masterful play in front of no fans on prime time wrestling and then in the match itself at Survivor Series. The gifts keep on coming from the Professor and TW! FOLLOW THE BOYS ON TWITTER: The Professor - @pwhustleprof Tommy Wonder - @TheeTommyWonder   #tv #television #tvshowreview #tvshow #movies #moviereviews #MovieReview #WWE #WWERaw #Smackdown #TNA #TNAImpactwrestling #impactwrestling #WWENXT #AEW #aewdymamite #aewallout #aewcollision #wrestling #prowrestling #retro #retrowrestling #oldschoolwrestling #WWF #NWA #Wrestlemania

Hamin Media Group
Pro Wrestling Spotlight: WRESTLING'S GREATEST REFEREES

Hamin Media Group

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 99:01


THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED THANKSGIVING WEEK 2024... THIS WEEK YOU WILL GET 2 EPISODES WITH THE PODCAST VERSIONS AVAILABLE ON SATURDAY 12/7/24 AND SUNDAY 12/8/24! It's no secret that the professor has a deep admiration for professional wrestling referees, as he's always wanted to be one himself. However, he's noticed that the Professional Wrestling Referees Association (PWR) hasn't given this profession the recognition it deserves. The PWR will showcase their Mount Rushmore of the greatest referees, from the Hebners to the Nick Patrick, and even TW's favorite Aubrey Edwards. We'll celebrate the undercover MVPs who make the matches truly exciting and entertaining! FOLLOW THE BOYS ON TWITTER: The Professor - @pwhustleprof Tommy Wonder - @TheeTommyWonder   #tv #television #tvshowreview #tvshow #movies #moviereviews #MovieReview #WWE #WWERaw #Smackdown #TNA #TNAImpactwrestling #impactwrestling #WWENXT #AEW #aewdymamite #aewallout #aewcollision #wrestling #prowrestling #retro #retrowrestling #oldschoolwrestling #WWF #NWA #Wrestlemania

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight
The Battling Beauties Invade the Studio with Broadway Sonny Blaze

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 132:54


Welcome to episode 14 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 #14 show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY on July 9th, 1989. We welcome Broadway Sonny Blaze as special guest on this episode. Broadway reviews his "training session" with the Battling Beauties and shares memories of that time, and other cool stories from the guy who was at my side for many of those early episodes. Terry Funk makes his Pro Wrestling Spotlight debut in a classic taped interview promoting the Great American Bash of 1989. Plus we review the first time Missy Hyatt appeared on the program. Plus another call in by Paul E. Dangerously Host - John Arezzi Co-Host and Creative Director - Marsh 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://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight  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 Alexander Media Services, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hamin Media Group
Pro Wrestling Spotlight: The Power Of The Wrestling Briefcase

Hamin Media Group

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 80:35


It's a very special SPOTLIGHT edition of the PWR Podcast!!! The focus will be on the power of the briefcase, where the PWR boys talk about a very tried-and-true formula in wrestling storylines.... Greed changes everything!!! From contracted bounties to heel turns that required a certain monetary motivation... the PWR boys celebrate all the greed in pro wrestling history where the briefcase changed everything!!!   FOLLOW THE BOYS ON TWITTER: The Professor - @pwhustleprof Tommy Wonder - @TheeTommyWonder

Hamin Media Group
Pro Wrestling Spotlight: The Dangerous Alliance

Hamin Media Group

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 98:58


Is TW back Reflectionites from his mouth excursions??? The PWR Boys will talk an UNTAPPED POTENTIAL faction from the early 90s in WCW!!! That was Paul E Dangerously's “Dangerous Alliance” with Rick Rude, Arn Anderson, Larry Zbyszko, Bobby Eaton and a dark horse in a young Steve Austin! This group had the potential to eclipse the Horsemen but the boys will point out the challenges and politics this group had to deal with!!! TW has some explaining to do so we gonna let him cook on this one! FOLLOW THE BOYS ON TWITTER: The Professor - @pwhustleprof Tommy Wonder - @TheeTommyWonder #tv #television #tvshowreview #tvshow #movies #moviereviews #MovieReview #WWE #WWERaw #Smackdown #TNA #TNAImpactwrestling #impactwrestling #WWENXT #AEW #aewdymamite #aewallout #aewcollision #wrestling #prowrestling #retro #retrowrestling #oldschoolwrestling #WWF #NWA #Wrestlemania

Stu's Wrestling Podcast
SWP Vault Episode 187 Wrestling Writers/Historians & Journalists

Stu's Wrestling Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 30:40


We delve into the SWP archives with clips from: * Brian Solomon former WWE Magazine writer and host of the Shut Up & Wrestle podcast. * Keith Elliot Greenberg New York Times best-selling author and author of many WWE books. * John Arezzi longtime wrestling journalist of 50 plus years and the host of Pro Wrestling Spotlight. * Greg Oliver pro wrestling and ice hockey book author and co-founder/producer of the Slam Wrestling news website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight
July 21st, 1991 Vince McMahon Steroid Press Conference

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 112:47


Here is a historic original broadcast of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on July 21st, 1991 on 1240 AM - WGBB.  On this explosive show, I cover the Vince McMahon press conference held at the Plaza Hotel in New York City on July 16th, 1991 to discuss his steroid use and plans to implement a steroid testing policy for the WWF. It's the event I had to use an assumed name to access, and I confront McMahon and PR rep Steve Planamenta. Alex Marvez from the Miami Herald joins us as well!   Host - John Arezzi Co-Host and Creative Director - Marsh Patreon Executive Producers: Joseph Holloway and Anthony Pires 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/gpY5CLN Copyright 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight
September 17th, 1989 Cactus Jack Manson makes his debut on Pro Wrestling Spotlight

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 97:33


A historic episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight from 1989. Mick Foley makes his very first appearance on Pro Wrestling Spotlight as Cactus Jack Manson! Broadway Sonny Blaze introduced Mick to me 35 years ago, and this marks the first of his dozens of appearances on the show! Don Laible does the news capsule, lots of callers, commercials and much more! Host - John Arezzi Co-Host and Creative Director - Marsh Patreon Executive Producers: Joseph Holloway and Anthony Pires 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/gpY5CLN Copyright 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight
September 12th, 1992 post Weekend of Champions Wrestling Convention

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 28:20


We go far back into the archives to bring you the original 1050 WEVD AM in New York City Broadcast of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight from September 12th, 1992. Special guest is Cactus Jack. We discuss the end of The Wrestling Insiders, announce a new agreement with Long Island radio station (and original home of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight 1440 AM WNYG. There are callers, Donny Laible's news capsule and more. Host - John Arezzi Co-Host and Creative Director - Marsh Patreon Executive Producers: Joseph Holloway and Anthony Pires 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/gpY5CLN Copyright 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Pro Wrestling Spotlight: Sycho Sid Vicious

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 111:57


It's only right for the PWR boys to do a proper “Spotlight” with the master and the ruler of the world!!! People know him as Sid Vicious... You may know him as Sid Justice or even Sycho Sid!!! His is government name is Sid Eudy who left us too soon at the age of only 63. We celebrate a true larger than life wrestler and talk about a career that spanned decades between the WWE, WCW, ECW, USWA, Mid South and all points between. The Professor and Tommy Wonder pay tribute to Sid.   FOLLOW THE BOYS ON TWITTER:   The Professor - @pwhustleprof Tommy Wonder - @TheeTommyWonder   #tv #television #tvshowreview #tvshow #movies #moviereviews #MovieReview #WWE #WWERaw #Smackdown #TNA #TNAImpactwrestling #impactwrestling #WWENXT #AEW #aewdymamite #aewallout #aewcollision #wrestling #prowrestling #retro #retrowrestling #oldschoolwrestling #WWF #NWA #Wrestlemania

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight
Remembering Kevin Sullivan

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 88:40


On this special episode of Pro Wrestling Spotlight rewind we pay tribute to our friend Kevin Sullivan who passed away the morning of August 9th. Don Laible and I remember our friend of 50 years with memories of the Taskmaster, the man who was so influential on both of our careers in wrestling. Marsh plays clips from my history with Kevin, including audio from the past and recent times. Host - John Arezzi Co-Host and Creative Director - Marsh Special Guest - Don Laible Patreon Executive Producers - Joseph Holloway and Anthony Pires 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://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight  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 Alexander Media Services, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight
Reviewing May 7th 1989 Pro Wrestling Spotlight Radio with chaos in the studio!

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 116:23


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

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Pro Wrestling Spotlight: THE ELIMINATORS

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 102:11


After an emotional Spotlight last week the PWR boys are back with a special UNTAPPED POTENTIAL SPOTLIGHT!!!! This week The Professor and Tommy Wonder look at a tag team that was destined to be a top 10 tag team of all time in wrestling but unfortunately it didn't last as long as it could have. We are talking about ECW's lethal combination of Perry Saturn and John Kronos… THE ELIMINATORS!!! Their look for the times was great... Their style for ECW was perfect!!! The feuds were memorable but as the story goes.... What could have been? Maybe the Professor will have another tear this week as he remembers his ECW days on this Spotlight! FOLLOW THE BOYS ON TWITTER: The Professor - @pwhustleprof Tommy Wonder - @TheeTommyWonder  

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight
Gary Michael Cappetta and Broadway Sonny Blaze Review their first appearances on Pro Wrestling Spotlight

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 134:37


Welcome to episode 4 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 #4 show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY on April 30th, 1989. The 4th show on WNYG in 1989 features the very first on air appearances by both Gary Michael Cappetta (who is the in studio guest) and Al "Broadway Sonny Blaze" Schaefer, who later became co-host of the show. Both Gary and Al review the show with us. NOTE: As was the case in the history of PWS - technical difficulties play a part in some parts of the show from 35 years ago, and it is the case for parts of this episode of PWS Review. Gary had a very bad internet connection - and for some reason didn't hear or respond to many of the questions in the conversation. Marsh did the best he could editing it - but Gary leaves abruptly and we go right into the segment with Broadway Sonny Blaze This episode also includes the first appearances by Larry Zbyszko and Johnny Valiant, in addition to the first commercials from L&S Comix. David from the Power Twins is in the studio and John and David celebrate their victory that took place in Amityville High School the previous Friday in John's "managerial debut".  And a suprise appearance by Sol Horenstein at the end of the show Lots to digest here on this show There are classic phone calls & commercials as well! Host - John Arezzi Co-Host and Creative Director - Marsh Patreon Executive Producer 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  Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight  Follow John Arezzi Here: https://twitter.com/johnarezzi   https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight  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 Alexander Media Services, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Pro Wrestling Spotlight: THE G.O.A.T JOHN CENA

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 109:14


Executive Producer extraordinaire Big Ray is back which means  that the PWR Boys are back at it with a special Pro Wrestling Spotlight!!! The Professor and Tommy Wonder pay homage to the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) John Cena!!! John Cena has just recently announced that he will hang it up in 2025! We will acknowledge one of the greatest careers ever!!! The polarization, the admiration and of course the many memorable matches!!! Cans has had an incredible 25 year career and we are here to celebrate and maybe shed a tear or two… Enjoy Reflectionites! FOLLOW THE BOYS ON TWITTER: The Professor - @pwhustleprof Tommy Wonder - @TheeTommyWonder

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight
Debut Show! Pro Wrestling Spotlight review of first show ever from April 9, 1989

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 126:55


Welcome to episode 1 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 the debut show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY. Marsh and I bring on the first engineer of PWS, Rob Leonard to share stories of those first shows and his time with WNYG. Plus you'll hear highlights from that show, with Jimmy Hart, the debut of "independent reporter" Don Laible. There are classic phone calls & commercials. Plus Ricky Steamboat and ex NFL player Brian Donahue. Host - John Arezzi Co-Host and Creative Director - Marsh Patreon Executive Producer 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  Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight  Follow John Arezzi Here: https://twitter.com/johnarezzi   https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight  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 Alexander Media Services, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Pro Wrestling Spotlight: GREATEST HEEL TURNS - THE ROCKERS BREAKUP!

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 79:35


You've always heard this infamous statement.... He's the Shawn and he's the Marty of the group right??? Well it had a beginning Reflectionites and that's what we examine on this PWR Spotlight Greatest Heel Turns! After years traveling together for about 6 years, it was time for the Rockers to go their separate ways!!! What a way to exit though!!!  The PWR Boys look back at how in 1991 WWE was planting the seeds of doubt and miscommunication and it culminated to the infamous Barbershop segment of 1992!!! Was this the death knell in Marty's career??? We will explore everything here in an interesting and fun Spotlight! FOLLOW THE BOYS ON TWITTER: The Professor - @pwhustleprof Tommy Wonder - @TheeTommyWonder

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast
INTERVIEW CLASSIC (10 Yrs Ago): John Arezzi of Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio show talking early ECW days, why he left wrestling in mid-'90s

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 81:24


In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (6-11-2014), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed John Arezzi of Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio show discussing early ECW days, why he left wrestling in the mid-'90s, his diverse involvement in wrestling over the years, and much more with live callers and email questions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

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Pro Wrestling Spotlight: TAG TEAM HEARTTHROBS!

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2024 87:41


It's a special PWR Summit Spotlight edition reflectionites!!! A while back the Professor and JB did a greatest tag teams spotlight... Now the PWR Boys (The Professor & Tommy Wonder) have come back with the sequel to that as they highlight the greatest heartthrob tag teams of all time!!! Bookers/Promoters knew that to get the ladies to go crazy, they had to put together 2 men that would make their boyfriends or husbands pay a ticket to see them!!! From Theresa Rockers to the Young Stallions… The Fantastics to the American Males!!! The PWR have got you covered on a fun look back spotlight!!! FOLLOW THE BOYS ON TWITTER: The Professor - @pwhustleprof Tommy Wonder - @TheeTommyWonder  

The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano
Hour 1: Wrestling with Boredom | 04-08-24

The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 58:26


Frank starts the show joined by WABC host Dominic Carter to talk about the recent earthquake in NY, the upcoming eclipse and crime. Frank is later joined by John Arezzi, co-author of the book, Mat Memories and co-host of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight & Mat Memories from the Madison Sq. Garden Podcast. They discuss if people care about wrestling, their Wrestlemania review and baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano
Chivalry Is Not Dead | 04-08-24

The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 210:33


Frank starts the show joined by WABC host Dominic Carter to talk about the recent earthquake in NY, the upcoming eclipse and crime. Frank is later joined by John Arezzi, co-author of the book, Mat Memories and co-host of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight & Mat Memories from the Madison Sq. Garden Podcast. They discuss if people care about wrestling, their Wrestlemania review and baseball. Frank discusses Biden's challenges to get on the ballot in Ohio, Trump's views on Israel and continues with more thoughts on Wrestlemania. Frank starts the third hour with commendations for the week. He moves on to talk about the film On the Line with Mel Gibson about an overnight talk radio host. Frank wraps up the show talking about sleep divorces. He is also joined by Noam Laden for News You Can Use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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John Arezzi | 04-08-24

Frank Morano

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 21:28


John Arezzi, Co-Author of the book “Mat Memories” and Co-Host John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight & Mat Memories from Madison Sq. Garden Podcast  Topic: Why does anyone care about wrestling? Wrestlemania review; Baseball season Book:  https://ecwpress.com/products/mat-memories#:~:text=with%20the%20Mets-,Mat%20Memories%3A%20My%20Wild%20Life%20in%20Pro%20Wrestling%2C%20Country,Music%2C%20and%20with%20the%20Mets&text=A%20man%20with%20three%20different,of%20a%20job%20in%20baseball. Social Media: twitter.com/johnarezzi Instagram.com/johnarezzi facebook.com/johnarezzismatmemories Patreon.com/johnarezzi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Pro Wrestling Spotlight: GREATEST HEEL TURNS! The Road Warriors

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 67:53


It's a brand new PWR Spotlight Greatest Heels Turns episode!!!! This week the PWR boys go back to 1988 where a pivotal gamble was taken by Dusty Rhodes. With Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard leaving for WWF, Dusty decided it was time to take their most popular tag team and turn them into full fledge heels!!! Was this a necessary turn??? Or was it a turn for (as we say today) "clickbait" ??? The Professor and Tommy discuss the challenges for Rhodes  to sway a crowd that absolutely loved the aura and presence of Hawk and Animal!!! This is a fun and very interesting discussion Reflectionites! We hope you enjoy! FOLLOW THE BOYS ON TWITTER: The Professor - @pwhustleprof Tommy Wonder - @TheeTommyWonder

POST Wrestling w/ John Pollock & Wai Ting
TKO Earnings & John Arezzi of Pro Wrestling Spotlight | POST x Wrestlenomics

POST Wrestling w/ John Pollock & Wai Ting

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 83:31


John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through the fourth-quarter and year-end TKO earnings report, and welcome John Arezzi to the program.Pollock & Thurston go through Tuesday's TKO earnings and the call with analysts with the key points from the report, the Netflix deal, the Vince McMahon & WWE scandal, a lawsuit settlement figure & more.Then, they welcome John Arezzi from the Pro Wrestling Spotlight show to reflect on his coverage of the WWF scandals from the early ‘90s, meeting Mel Phillips in 1974, and the comparisons to the ongoing issues surrounding WWE.READ:- TKO Reports Full Year 2023 Results- Mat Memories: My Wild Life in Pro Wrestling, Country Music, and with the MetsMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsOur Sponsors:* Check out eBay Auto: https://www.ebay.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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TKO Earnings & John Arezzi of Pro Wrestling Spotlight | POST x Wrestlenomics

Wrestlenomics Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 83:31


John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through the fourth-quarter and year-end TKO earnings report, and welcome John Arezzi to the program.Pollock & Thurston go through Tuesday's TKO earnings and the call with analysts with the key points from the report, the Netflix deal, the Vince McMahon & WWE scandal, a lawsuit settlement figure & more.Then, they welcome John Arezzi from the Pro Wrestling Spotlight show to reflect on his coverage of the WWF scandals from the early ‘90s, meeting Mel Phillips in 1974, and the comparisons to the ongoing issues surrounding WWE.VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/1D1dfCy2EH4READ:- TKO Reports Full Year 2023 Results- Mat Memories: My Wild Life in Pro Wrestling, Country Music, and with the MetsMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Pro Wrestling Spotlight: WHO IS THE GREATEST TV CHAMPION? Tully Blanchard Or Arn Anderson

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 57:14


It's gone far enough and it's now time to settle this DEBATE STYLE!!! The Professor and Tommy Wonder have traded jabs back and forth on the PWR podcast and the Facebook gimmick for YEARS stating who they think is the greatest Television Champion of all time truly is! Now is the time to finally settle it once and for all with a PWR Spotlight debate special!!! The professor will campaign for Arn Anderson and TW will campaign for Tully Blanchard!!! Will one sway the other on this hot topic??? Tune in to find out Reflectionites!!!   FOLLOW THE BOYS ON TWITTER:   The Professor - @pwhustleprof Tommy Wonder - @TheeTommyWonder

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight
The LAST show? Cactus Jack and his son Dewey from 1995!

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 145:29


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

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Pro Wrestling Spotlight: Greatest Heel Turns - Joining The NWO

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2024 66:50


The PWR is back after TW's vacation and we gonna do a special Spotlight! It's the Greatest Heel Turns edition!!! Joining the NWO!!! The Professor and Tommy will dissect why on paper joining the NWO was technically to be a heel turn, but the times in wrestling would not allow that! Also we talk about the famous turns including Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff, Curt Hennig and Scott Steiner to name a few! Enjoy this episode that is TOO SWEET Reflectionites!!!   FOLLOW THE BOYS ON TWITTER:   The Professor - @pwhustleprof Tommy Wonder - @TheeTommyWonder

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Pro Wrestling Spotlight: Greatest Rivalries - Sting Vs. Rick Rude

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2024 63:57


It's 2024 Reflectionites and the PWR boys are giving you the content you want! The content you need!!! This week its a GREATEST RIVALRIES EDITION!!! Tommy and The Professor talk about a feud thats more infamous for its abrupt ending than the rivalry itself. The boys discuss and dissect the rivalry between Sting and Rick Rude which took place between 1991-1994. The Professor has doubts that this is a rivalry of remembrance, can TW convince him otherwise??? Was this feud really Sting vs the Dangerous Alliance??? This is and extremely interesting discussion which we are SURE the Reflectionites will enjoy!!!   FOLLOW THE BOYS ON TWITTER:   The Professor - @pwhustleprof Tommy Wonder - @TheeTommyWonder

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight
Paul E. Dangerously and Too Cold Scorpio! CM Punk back in WWE

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 117:39


Here is episode 100 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, reviewing the original broadcast of show #254 of the radio show, which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon NY on October 30th, 1994. Marsh and I cover this episode, and we give some updates on some recent happennings as well in the crazy world of Pro Wrestling, including the recent Ric Flair Promo on AEW, the return of CM Punk to the WWE, my attendance at the Nashville Monday Night Raw, and more. Guests on the episode we review include ECW's Too Cold Scorpio and Paul Heyman (Paul E. Dangerously). Both guests take callers and we review the callers as well Host - John Arezzi 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 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 2023   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight
Bruno Sammartino goes to the White House!

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 133:58


Here is episode 99 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, covering the original broadcast of show #253, which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon NY on October 23rd, 1994. On this show Marsh and I review the final appearance ever by Bruno Sammartino on PWS. Bruno was always a revered special guest on the show and on this episode we dive deep into the relationship between John and Sammartino. Also on the program, Dave Meltzer comes on to discuss, and reveal new details on the long term plan for Nature Boy Ric Flair, who on this day, will be taking on Hulk Hogan in a "retirement" match. We review some of the callers as well. Host - John Arezzi 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 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 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight
Pedro Morales and Gorilla Monsoon from the 1994 Cauliflower Alley Banquet plus Flair vs. Hogan

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 133:03


Here is episode 98 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, covering the original broadcast of show #252 of The Pro Wrestling Spotlight which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon NY on October 16th, 1994. On this show Marsh and I review Donny Laible reports on the Cauliflower Alley Reunion that was held in Springfield Massachusetts. We play audio of speeches that Pedro Morales and Gorilla Monsoon gave during the reunion. Also on the program, we cover the appearance of Wade Keller, who wad a guest via telephone to discuss the latest stories from that week in wrestling, and weighs in on the upcoming Flair vs. Hogan retirement match. Host - John Arezzi 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 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 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight
Episode 96 - Crank Calls irritate John Arezzi - Dave Meltzer and David from the Power Twins!

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 117:49


Here is episode 96 of The Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, which reviews show 249, which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon NY from September 17th, 1994. Marsh and John review a show truly starts the final chapter of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight run, with many crank callers which begins taking a toll on John Arezzi.  It is also revealed that John's plans for a Weekend of Champions 5 is on very shaky ground as ECW books a show with many of the names John intended to use at his event on the same day Arezzi was planning the convention. David from the Power Twins arrives and winds up staying on the entire show, which John is not too pleased about.  Dave Meltzer from the Wrestling Observer joins to go over all the wrestling happenings as well!   And a call from Georgiann Makropolous defending John elicits a uncharacteristic comment from her! Don Laible's news capsule, callers , promos, commercials and much more! Host - John Arezzi 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 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 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight
Episode 95 Ron Skoler of IWC / AAA on the WCW PPV When Worlds Collide

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 114:50


Here is episode 95 of The Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, which reviews show 248, which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon NY from September 11th, 1994. Ron Skoler of the International Wrestling Council/AAA Lucha Libre promotion joins us on the podcast to review his appearance from 29 years ago! A kinder and gentler Ron hears himself from all those years ago, but still has strong opinions of what was going at that time! Marsh and I review the entire show with Skoler on this jam packed episode! Lots of controversial comments by Ron on the wrestling business, as he gets ready for the WCW/AAA pay per view "When Worlds Collide".  Plenty of callers discuss the topic with Skoler and Arezzi. Host - John Arezzi 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 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 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight
Episode 94 - ECW NWA Screwjob with Dennis Coralluzzo, Paul Heyman and Shane Douglas

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 128:18


Here is episode 94 of The Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast. Marsh and John review the Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio show which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon NY on September 4th, 1994. The backlash from the ECW Screwjob of the NWA continues and Paul Heyman, Dennis Carolluzzo, and ECW title holder Shane Douglas all appear on the original radio broadcast. A very historic and controversial show! Don Laible's news capsule, callers, promos, commercials and much more! 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 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT PODCAST EPISODE 91 - SEPTEMBER 25TH, 1993

John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 113:46


Here is episode 91 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the September 25th, 1993 shows, which originally aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY. Marsh and John open up the show after a 2 week absence and catch everyone up on latest developments and upcoming shows. We then review the September 25th 1993 show, which features guest Steve Beverly discussing what could be the worst WCW PPV ever - the 1993 War Games. Host - John Arezzi Producer and Creative Director - Marsh Patreon Executive Producers - Anthony Pires and Joseph Holloway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices