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Welcome to Episode 24 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 May 20th, 1990 broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on 1440 WNYG-AM in Babylon New York. On this episode we go over the debut of ROBO COP in WCW to help Sting, which was universally panned! Our callers revolt - as they do when we talk about the newcomer to WCW - El Gigante. 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

THE PODCAST VERSION WILL ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE EVERY SATURDAY MORING, AT 7AM ON ALL PODCAST PLATFORMS! SEARCH HAMIN MEDIA GROUP @HaminMediaGroup   Before we proceed, we will address the Reflectionites comment section with their feedback from the previous episode. Now, it's a very special tribute spotlight to a man who revolutionized the game of professional wrestling in the 1990s. This man was the epitome of tape trading, a counterculture figure, and the alternative to everything mainstream. The PWR boys pay homage to the suicidal, homicidal, defying SABU!   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

Welcome to Episode 234of 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 May 8th, 1993 broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on 1050 AM WEVD in New York City, NY. On this episode we are joined by Cactus Jack calling in from his home, where he is laid up from the injuries sustained when Vader power bombed him on the cement at a WCW TV taping. And in the studio, entertainment attorney Ron Skoler shares his experience attending TripleMania 1 in Mexico, where an angle with Jake the Snake Roberts was executed, and Ron barely escaped with his life, but not his shoes! This was the beginning of the association between me, Skoler, CD Enterprises and AAA to bring Lucha Libre in a big way to the USA in August of 93! A great episode! 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

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

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

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

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

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

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  

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  

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

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

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

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

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.

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  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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